The Township is a community of lakes and streams in a natural
setting, and their preservation constitutes a cornerstone of the development
plan for the Township in general. The reviewing board, in ruling on
a development plan application, shall take into consideration the
effect which the proposed development will have on the lake and stream
systems maintained in the Township and determine that no adverse effect
leading to the destruction of the lakes and streams within the community
or the geological or natural systems upon which the existence of the
lakes and streams rely will occur. In general, the Board may utilize
the data set forth within Technical Bulletin 72, prepared by the Urban
Land Institute in evaluating the techniques employed in lake and stream
management.
An applicant for development plan approval shall address in
his application the effect which the proposal will have on lakes,
ponds and streams, either on applicant's site, adjacent to applicant's
site, or into which storm surface water drainage may be expected to
flow. In particular, the applicant shall provide documentation that
the proposal:
A.
Adverse impact. Would not have an adverse effect on the ecosystem,
geological, or other natural systems of the lakes, streams, ponds,
and adjoining shorelines;
B.
Suitability. Clearly establishes that the proposal is suitable for
the site;
C.
Conflicting uses. Clearly establishes the proposed uses which are
contemplated for the lakes, ponds and streams to assure that conflicting
uses will not destroy the character and value of the lakes, ponds
and streams;
D.
Downstream. Will not have an adverse effect in changing water quality
or changing stream flow characteristics to the detriment of downstream
property owners and interests;
E.
Water levels. Maintenance of proposed water levels will not adversely
affect the ability to maintain proper water level for existing lakes
and ponds affected by applicant's proposal. In evaluating this proposal,
it should be noted that pond levels be maintained at a six-foot to
seven-foot depth;
F.
Thermal stratification. Will not create adverse conditions as a result
of thermal stratification. In the event that adverse conditions are
created, the applicant may be required to provide artificial aeration
and agitation;
G.
Siltation. Adequately provide for prevention of adverse siltation
conditions in the development through the use of approved soil erosion
and sediment control methods;
H.
Water quality. Maintain proper water quality through the elimination
of contamination;
I.
Eutrophication. Shall adequately provide for the control of organic
pollution resulting from man's activities (i.e., fertilizers, detergents,
sewage).
