BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
SUBMISSION AND COMPLETENESS
'CHECKLIST .
Development Permit Application No.
Note to Applicant: Complete Applicant's portion of Checklist and submit three copies with final application for Development Permit.
A. Required Documents. Prior'to issuance of a Certificate of Completeness of scheduling of a preliminary plat of a site plan for public hearing, the Board Secretary shall determine that the following has been submitted in proper form:
1. Borough Engineer's Report.
2. Copy of application for granting of a CAFRA Permit, where required and if submitted.
3. Application for Municipal and/or State Wetlands Permit, where required.
4. Other submittals that may be required by the Borough
Engineer, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, or Federal,
State or local law.
5. The application for development for a preliminary plat of a site plan shall include a request for the granting of any variances required.
6. Required application fees.
7. Fifteen (15) copies of a plat and attachments meeting the requirements set forth below.
B. Plat Requirements.
1. General Requirements: a) Any preliminary plat of a site plan presented to the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment for its approval shall be signed and appropriately seal ed by an architect, professional engineer, land survey or and/or professional planner licensed to practice in the State of New Jersey; provided, however, that sani tary sewer, water distribution and storm drainage plans and water and sewage treatment plans may only be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. b) Site plans shall not be drawn at a scale smaller than one inch (1") equals fifty feet (50') nor larger than one inch (1") equals ten feet (10'). If the size of the site would require the use of sheets larger than 30" x 42" in order to show the entire site on one sheet, the detailed information for the site plan shall be shown in sections on sheets not larger than
30" x 42", which sheets shall be keyed to an overall plan of the site drawn at a scale of not less than one inch (1") equals two hundred feet (200') .
The site plan shall be based on a monumented,current certified boundary survey. The date of the survey and the name of the person making same shall be shown on the map. If twelve (12a months or more has passed since the date of (or date of last recertification of) the survey, it shall be recertified and if necessary, brought up to date.
0 Landscaping Plan.
Title Block: The title block shall appear on all sheets and include: a) Title of "Preliminary Plat - Site Plan." b) Name of the development, if any. c) Tax map sheet, block and lot number of the site, as shown on the latest Borough Tax Map, the date of which should also be shown. d) Date (of original and all revisions). e) Names and addresses of owner and developer, so designated. f) Name (s). signature (s), address (es), and license number (s) of engineer, architect, land surveyor or planner who prepared the plan and their embossed seal. g) If the site plan contains more than one (1) sheet, each sheet shall be numbered and titled.
A.schedule shall be placed on the site plan indicating: a) The acreage of the tract and site (the portion of the tract involved in the site plan), b) The floor area of the existing and proposed build ings (listed separately). c) The proposed use or uses and the floor area devoted to each use. d) The zone in which the site is located. e) Proposed and required lot dimensions and front, rear and side setbacks. f) Proposed and required off-street parking spaces. g) Square footage and percentage of the site retained in unoccupied open space and occupied by buildings.
4. North arrow and written and graphic scales.
5. The tops of the banks and boundaries of the floodways and flood hazard areas of all existing watercourse, where such have been delineated or the limits of alluvial soils where the boundaries of floodways and flood hazard areas have not been determined, and/or such other information as may assist the Hoard in the determination of floodway and flood hazard area limits.
6. Paving and right-of-way widths of existing streets within two hundred feet (200') of the site.
7. The boundary, nature and extent of wooded areas, swamps, bogs and ponds within the site and within two hundred feet (200') thereof.
8. Existing and proposed manholes, sewer lines, fire hydrants, water lines, utility poles and all other topo graphical features of a physical or engineering nature within the site and within two hundred feet (200') thereof.
9. All existing structures on the site and within two hundred feet (200') thereof, including their use, indicating those to be destroyed or removed and those to remain.
10. Location, use, finished grade level, ground coverage, first floor and basement elevations, front, rear and side setbacks of all existing buildings and other pertinent improvements.
11. Existing and proposed public easements or rights-ofway and the purposes thereof.
12. A grading plan showing existing and proposed grading contours at one foot intervals throughout the tract, except if slopes exceed five percent (5$), a two foot interval may be used, and if they exceed ten percent (10$), a five foot interval is permissible. Datum shall be United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum (MSL=0) and source of datum shall be noted. In addition to proposed grading contours, sufficient additional spot elevations shall be shown to clearly delineate proposed grading.
13. On-site drainage plan: a) The drainage plan shall be presented in graphic form which shall clearly show the street and lot layout and those items which are pertinent to drainage including'existing and proposed contours as previously required. b) The plan shall outline each area contributing to each inlet. c) All proposed drainage shall be shown with pipe type and sizes, invert and grate or rim elevations, grades and direction of flow. The direction of flow of all surface waters and of all streams shall be shown. d) The drainage plan shall be accompanied by complete drainage calculations made in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter.
14. Off-site drainage plan: The plat shall also be accompanied by an off-site drainage plan prepared in accordance with the following standards: a) The plan shall consist of an outline of the entire drainage basin in which the site is located. The termi nus of the basin and existing ground contours or other basis for determining basin limits shall be shown. b) The pertinent off-site existing drainage shall be shown with elevations of inverts and grates to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) of a foot. c) To the extent that information is available and may be obtained from the County or municipal Engineer (s), any existing plans for drainage improvements shall be shown d) In the event a temporary drainage system is proposed, full plans of that system shall be shown., e) The off-site drainage plans shall be accomplished by profiles of all proposed drainage, showing existing details, pipe sizes, type, inverts, crowns and slopes; all proposed structures and connections and design hydraulic grade lines for all conduits designed to carry forty (40) or more cubic feet per second. Cross sections at intervals not exceeding one hundred feet (100') shall be shown for all open channels.
15. If required by the Borough Engineer, centerline profiles of streets bordering the site, internal roadways and major circulation aisles showing: a) Existing and proposed final grades and slopes. b) Pipe sizes, slope, type, inverts and grate or rim elevation of drainage and sanitary sewage facilities.
16. Boring Logs: Unless the Borough Engineer shall determine that less boring logs are required or that some or all of the boring lots may be deferred to the final plat stare, the site plan shall be accompanied by a set of boring logs and soil analyses for borings made in accordance with the following requirements: a) Borings shall be spaced evenly throughout the site, b) One (1) boring not less than fifteen (15) feet below grade or twenty (20) feet minimum depth shall be made for every five (5) acres (or portion thereof) of land where the water table is found to be ten (10) feet or more below proposed or existing grade at all boring locations. c) One (1) additional boring shall be made per acre (or portion thereof) in those areas where the water table is found to be less than ten (10) feet below proposed or existing grade. d) In addition to the above, in those areas where the water table is found to be five (5) feet or less below existing or proposed grade, two (2) additional borings per acre (or portion thereof) will be required if construction of basements is contemplated. Borings shall be located where such basements are proposed, e) Boring logs shall show soil types and character istics encountered, ground water depths, the methods and equipment used, the name of the firm, if any, making the borings and the name of the person in charge of the boring operation. The boring logs shall also show sur face elevations to the nearest one-tenth (1/10) of a foot. f) Based on the borings, the site plan shall clearly indicate all areas having a water table within two (2) feet of the existing surface of the land, or within two (2) feet of proposed grade; or all areas within which two (2) feet or more of fill is contemplated or has previously been placed.
17. Zone boundaries and the tax map sheet, lot and block numbers and names of owners of all properties within two hundred feet (200') of the site.
18. A key map, (at a scale of not less than one inch (1") equals one thousand feet (1,000'), showing the location of the site with reference to surrounding areas, existing streets, the names of all such streets and any zone boundary or Borough boundary which is within five hundred feet (500') of the subdivision.
19. The location, area, dimensions and proposed dis position of any area or areas of the site proposed to be retained as common open space, indicating the facilities to be provided in such areas.
20. The capacity of off-street parking areas and the location and dimensions of all access drives, aisles and parking stalls. The location and treatment of existing and proposed entrances and exits to public rights-of.'-way, including the possible utilization of traffic signals, channelization, acceleration and de celeration lanes, additional width and any other device necessary for traffic safety and/or convenience, and the estimated average number of passenger vehicles, single unit trucks or buses, and semi-trailers that will enter the site each day.
21. Graphic depiction of the anticipated routes and details of the system of on-site vehicular and pedestrian circula tion. If the developer desires to have the appropriate provisions of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes governing motor vehicle operation, made applicable to the site, thereby allowing municipal police regulation of traffic control devices, he shall submit a formal request and a detailed plan meeting the requirements of the New ,jersey Department of Transportation. The Borough Engineer wall advise the developer regarding the details of such a plan.
22. The location and size of proposed loading docks.
23. Location of curbs and sidewalks.
29, Cross-section (s) showing the composition of pavement areas, curbs and sidewalks.
25. Exterior lighting plan, including the location, direction of illumination, amount of illumination expressed in horizontal foot candles, wattage and drawn details of all outdoor lighting standards and fixtures.
26. Landscaping and screening plan showing the loca tion, type, spacing and number of each type of tree or shrub and the location, type and amount of each type of ground cover to be utilized,
27. Location of signs and drawn details showing the size, nature of construction, height and content of all signs,
28. Drawn details of the type of screening to be utilized for refuse storage areas, outdoor equipment and bulk storage areas,
29. Floor plans and building elevation drawings of any proposed structure or structures, or existing structures to be renovated.
30. Location of handicapped facilities including parking spaces and ramps (where applicable).
31. If the Borough Engineer, Shade Tree Commission,
Planning Board or Environmental Commission determines that existing trees located on the site may have an effect on the proper layout of the site, it may be required that the location, caliper and type be shown on the plat for the following: a) Living deciduous trees having a trunk of six inches (6") diameter or more at breast height. h) All living coniferous trees having a trunk of six inches (6") or more diameter at breast height. c) All living dogwood (Cornus florida) or American holly (Ilex opaca) trees having a trunk of one inch (1") or greater diameter at breast height. d) All native laurel (Kalmia latifolia) shrubs having a root crown of three inches (3") or greater measured at the soil or surface level.
32. Sectionalization and staging plan: Developers of large uses such as shopping centers, multi-family dwellings, industrial parks or other such uses proposed to be developed in stages shall submit a secionalization and staging plan showing the following
a) The anticipated date for commencing construction of each section or stage. The staging of development on the site shall be such that if development of the site were discontinued after the completion of any stage, the developed portion of the site would comply in all respects to the requirements of this Chapter and be provided with adequate drainage and utility systems.
b) Those improvements that will be completed in each stage prior to application for Certificate of Occupancy. The plan should demonstrate that the staging of con struction will minimize adverse affects upon occupied buildings in the site and adjoining properties.
33. Written description of the proposed operations in suf ficient detail to indicate the effects of the use in pro ducing traffic congestion, noise, glare, air pollution, fire hazards or safety hazards. The written description shall also include the hours of operation of the use, the number of shifts to be worked, the number of employees in each shift, the number of vehicles to be stored or parked on the site, and provisions to be made for site maintenance.
34. Such other information as the Municipal Agency and/or Borough Engineer-may request during site plan review.
35. Each applicant shall be required to submit a disk of the approved project formatted for ACAD 200 or equivalent.
LITTLE SILVER, N.J.
SHADE TREE COMMISSION CHECK LIST
LANDSCAPE PLAN TO SHOW:
1. Existing wooded areas.
2. Existing single trees (10" caliper) and/or groups of trees.
3. Existina structures and trees to be removed.
4. Buffer areas where applicable.
5. Areas to be seeded/sodded.
6. Ground cover areas.
7. Retaining walls.
8. Fences, rocks, pilings, benches, etc.
9. Signs, if shown on the Site Plan.
10. Recreation areas (including uses: pools, courts, etc).
11. Location/design of man made improvements.
12. Plant materials tabulated: Key Quantity Species (in botanical and common names) Size of all listed plant material) Caliper of major trees-street trees, etc.
13. All areas not paved or w/o buildings landscaped by lawn, shrubs, trees etc.
15. Location of all buildings, walks,drives, etc.
16. All efforts to be made, by grading or otherwise, to preserve existing desireable native plants.
17. Landscape plan to be part and parcel and to be presented with the Site Plan (4 copies to Shade Tree Comm.).
18. Scale preferred not less than 20' to 1", or as specified by the Shade Tree Commission.
19. A sketch to show tree/shrub planting. Also, other sketches and/or notes to make the plan more explicit.
20. All applicable provisions of the Shade Tree Ordinance are to be observed.
21. The Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a New Jersey Certified Landscape Architect.