Township of Union, NJ Site Plan Waiver

[Amended 8-23-2022 by Ord. No. 5739]

The applicant shall submit one copy of the development application forms signed by the Zoning Officer and one set of plans, together with stormwater calculations and sanitary sewer developmental impact assessment form and a detailed narrative of proposed use, for completeness review. When advised, in writing, by the Planning Board Clerk that the application is complete, the following items must be submitted, at which time an application number and hearing date will be set.

An application for development shall include the following:

(1)

Development application master form (all submissions).

(2)

Development application: major and minor subdivisions.

(3)

Development application: site plan approval.

(4)

Development application: variance relief. All variances must be listed by section number.

(5)

Development application: conditional use approval.

(6)

Stormwater detention calculation form.

(7)

Sanitary sewer developmental impact assessment form.

(8)

Twenty copies of plans: folded eight-and-one-half-by-eleven-inch packets with title block exposed and a copy of applications attached.

(9)

Detailed narrative of proposed use (principal points).

(10)

Documentation of compliance with the performance standards of Article 17 and design standards of Part 4.

(11)

Fees pursuant to Part 6.

(12)

Statement of ownership.

(13)

Proof of payment of taxes.

(14)

Proof of public notice publication two days prior to hearing.

(15)

Proof of public notice to property owners within 200 feet two days prior to hearing.

(16)

Approval of the Union County Planning Board: all site plans for projects location on county roads and all subdivisions.

(17)

A copy of any protective covenants or deed restrictions applying to the land to be subdivided or developed and certification that the applicant is the owner of the land or his properly authorized agent or that the owner has given consent under an option agreement.

(18)

An application for final approval shall also be accompanied by the following:

(a)

Letters directed to the Chairman of the Board and signed by a responsible official of the lighting agency and water company and of any other utility company or governmental authority or district which provides accessory utility service and has jurisdiction in the area, approving each proposed utility installation design and stating who will construct the facility so that service will be available prior to occupancy.

(b)

A statement from the Township Engineer that he is in receipt of a map showing all utilities in exact location and elevation, that he has examined the drainage plan and found that the interests of the Township and of neighboring properties are protected and that he has identified those portions of any utilities already installed and those to be installed. The applicant shall certify in writing to the Board that he has:

[1]

Installed all improvements in accordance with the requirements of this chapter; and/or

[2]

Posted a performance guaranty in accordance with § 170-3502 of this chapter.

(c)

A statement from the Township Engineer that all improvements installed prior to application have been inspected as provided in § 170-3504 of this chapter and that such improvements meet the requirements of the Township. Any improvements installed prior to application for final approval that do not meet or exceed Township standards shall be factored into the required performance guaranty. If applicable, an as-built map showing the exact location of all improvements, including utilities and their elevation, may be required.

(d)

A deed conveying to the Township any drainage easement, sanitary sewer easement or utility easement which is required to be provided under the terms and conditions of preliminary approval.

(19)

Except as otherwise required, all information required above and such additional information studies and reports as may have been required by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, including but not limited to traffic studies, economic studies, environmental impact studies and wetland surveys, shall be filed with the Board by the time notice of hearing is given, but in no event later than two weeks prior to the date of hearing.

Waiver of site plan review.

(1)

An applicant seeking approval of a permitted change in use or modification of an existing conforming use, except where otherwise exempted under § 170-2702, may apply for a waiver of site plan review, provided that such change in use or modification of an existing conforming use would not involve any of one or more of the following:

(a)

Any structural alteration to the exterior of the building.

(b)

Any anticipated increase in the number of occupants beyond four.

(c)

Any storm drainage installation or need for the same as determined by the Township Engineer.

(d)

Any increase in the peak flow rate of stormwater runoff from the point of interest.

(e)

Redirecting of stormwater runoff.

(f)

A change in any vehicular traffic circulation patterns.

(g)

Any previous site plan approval with conditions of approval that would be affected by the proposed development.

(2)

An applicant meeting the requirements specified for waiver of site plan review may elect to apply for an expedited waiver of site plan (EWSP) to the Planning Board.

(3)

Expedited waiver of site plan (EWSP) procedure.

(a)

Administration of EWSP procedure.

[1]

The EWSP procedure shall be administered by a four-member EWSP Committee consisting of the following Township officials:

[a]

Zoning Officer;

[b]

Planning Board Chairperson;

[c]

Planning Board Attorney;

[d]

Township Engineer, who shall serve as the Committee Chairperson.

[2]

Should the Township Engineer also hold the position of Zoning Officer, then the fourth member of the Committee shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Planning Board. The member shall be part of the Planning, Construction or Zoning Department staff or a Class II or Class IV member of the Planning Board. In appointing said member, the Chairman shall consider the availability of the prospective member to attend EWSP meetings during normal business hours within the time periods hereinafter required. The term of the Committee member appointed by the Chairman of the Planning Board shall be made yearly at the reorganization meeting of the Planning Board.

(b)

The EWSP Committee will meet twice a month to review expedited waiver of site plan applications, unless there are no pending applications.

(c)

EWSP Committee approval/referral.

[1]

The ESWP Committee must convene with a quorum of three members, and an approval requires the affirmative vote of three Committee members.

[2]

Any approval shall be based on a determination that all of the requirements for waiver of site plan have been met. If the Committee determines that the application falls outside the scope of the procedure, denies the approval of the application or fails to grant unanimous approval, shall submit a site plan application to the Planning Board.

[3]

The Committee shall refer that application to the Planning Board if it determines that approval of the application is beyond its responsibility or authority.

[4]

Committee approval or referral to the Planning Board must be made within 10 working days after filing a complete application.

[5]

An EWSP application shall be deemed complete upon review and certification by the Township Engineer that the following have been submitted to the Planning Board Clerk:

[a]

A complete application form as provided by the Planning Board Clerk.

[b]

Certification of payment of taxes to date.

[c]

Payment of EWSP application fee.

[6]

The Planning Board Clerk shall maintain minutes of all EWSP Committee meetings and provide copies to the Planning Board.