The following criteria have been set forth as
a guide for evaluating the adequacy of proposed development in the
Township. The Planning Board shall review the site plan for compliance
with all applicable ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan for harmony
with surrounding uses and the overall plan for development of the
municipality; for the promotion of the health, safety, order, efficiency
and economy of the municipality; and for the maintenance of property
values and the general welfare. Based upon its review and the degree
to which it can make positive findings, the Board may approve, conditionally
approve, request modifications or deny approval of the site plan based
on the following:
A. The site plan's compliance with all provisions of
the Zoning Ordinance, including but not limited to off-street parking and loading;
signs; lighting; open space; and the generation of objectionable smoke,
fumes, noise, odors, dust, glare, vibration or heat
B. The site plan's compliance with all requirements and
standards of the Subdivision Ordinance, including but not limited to standards for construction,
layout, dimensions and materials.
C. The environmental impact of the development relating
to the preservation of existing natural resources on the site and
the impact on the natural resources of the surrounding properties
and neighborhood.
D. The relationship of the development to adjacent uses
in terms of harmonious use and design, setbacks, maintenance of property
of value and negative impacts.
E. The provision of a safe and efficient vehicular and
pedestrian circulation system.
F. The sufficient width and suitable grade and location
of streets designed to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide
access for firefighting and emergency equipment to buildings.
G. The coordination of streets so as to compose a convenient
system consistent with the Official Map, if any, and the circulation
element of the Master Plan.
H. The design and location of off-street parking and
loading facilities.
I. The design and location of buildings in an efficient
and aesthetically pleasing manner.
J. The adequacy of the screening and landscaping plan.
K. The location of exterior lighting in terms of safety
needs, intensity and glare.
L. The adequacy of facilities serving the development.
M. The location, size and configuration of open space
areas.
N. Protection and conservation of soils from erosion
by wind or water or from excavation or grading.
The Planning Board may waive those requirements
or details specified to be shown on the site plan in any given application
if it is determined that said requirements or specifications are not
necessary to be shown in order to ensure that said site plan conforms
to the standards of good planning, will have no deleterious effect
on the neighboring properties and indicates sufficient information
to assure adequate protection to health, welfare and safety of the
people of the Township of Saddle Brook.