[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Form LSR-1]
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Editor's Note: Form LSR-1, Application for Review of Sketch Plan, is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Form LSR-2]
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Editor's Note: Form LSR-2, Application for Review of Preliminary Plan, is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Form LSR-3]
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Editor's Note: Form LSR-3, Application for Review of Final Plan, is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Form LSR-4; Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix I]
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Editor's Note: Form LSR-4, Subdivision Improvements Agreement, is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix I]
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Editor's Note: The Form of Certification of Ownership, Acknowledgment of Plan and Offer of Dedication is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix II]
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Editor's Note: The Form of Certification of Accuracy is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix III]
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Editor's Note: The Form of Certificate of Municipal Approval is included at the end of this chapter.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix IV]
Floodplains shall be determined in accordance with the Stormwater Management Ordinance of the Township of Lower Heidelberg, as amended, and the Floodplain Ordinance of the Township of Lower Heidelberg, as amended.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix V]
Storm drain systems shall be designed in accordance with the Storm Water Management Ordinance of the Township of Lower Heidelberg, as amended.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Appendix VI]
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STATEMENT
Instructions
The primary purpose of the Assessment is to determine the impact of the project on the existing site, and the resultant changes the proposal will have on the immediate site, and surrounding area.
In the preparation of this document keep in mind that only factual information, not subjective qualitative statements, shall be presented.
1. 
Description of the Proposal. Describe the proposed or recommended actions, its purpose, where it is to be located, when it is proposed to take place, and its interrelationship with other projects or proposals, including information and technical data sufficient to permit assessment of environmental impact by reviewing agencies.
2. 
Description of the Environment. Include a comprehensive description of the existing environment without the proposal and the probable future environmental with the proposal. This description should focus both on the environmental details most likely to be affected by the proposal and on the broader regional aspects of the environment, including ecological interrelationships. Particular attention should be given to the potential effects of past or present use of the site as a repository for toxic or hazardous wastes.
3. 
The Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action. Describe the environmental impacts of the proposed action. These impacts are defined as direct or indirect changes in the existing environment, both beneficial or detrimental. Whenever possible these impacts should be quantified. This discussion should include the impact not only upon the natural environment but upon land use as well. Provide separate discussions for such potential impacts as man-caused accidents and natural catastrophes and their probabilities and risks. Specific mention should also be made of unknown or partially understood impacts.
4. 
Mitigating Measures Included in the Proposed Action. Include a discussion of measures which are proposed to be taken or which are required to be taken to enhance, protect, or mitigate impacts upon the environment, including any associated research or monitoring.
5. 
Any Adverse Effects Which Cannot be Avoided Should the Proposal be Implemented. Include a discussion of the unavoidable adverse impacts described in 3. and 4. above, the relative values placed upon those impacts, and an analysis of who or what is affected and to what degree affected.
6. 
The Relationship Between Local Short-Term Uses of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity. Discuss the local short-term use of the environment involved in the proposed action in relation to its cumulative and long-term impacts and give special attention to its relationship to trends of similar actions which would significantly affect ecological interrelationships or pose long-term risk to health or safety. Short-term and long-term do not refer to any fixed time periods, but should be viewed in terms of the various significant ecological and geophysical consequences of the proposed action.
7. 
Any Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources Which Would be Involved in the Proposed Action Should it be Implemented. Discuss and quantify where possible, any irrevocable uses of resources, including such things as resource extraction, erosion, destruction of archaeological or historical sites, elimination of endangered species' habitat, and significant changes in land use.
8. 
Alternatives to the Proposed Action. Describe the environmental impacts, both beneficial and adverse, of the various alternatives considered.
[Ord. 127, 8/20/1990, Outline following Appendix VI]
OUTLINE CONSIDERATIONS
FOR DEVELOPING ENVIRONMENTAL STATEMENTS
1. 
Description of the Proposal
(a) 
Who is proposing the action?
(b) 
What is the nature of the action to be taken?
(c) 
What is it designed to accomplish? What identified needs will be met and to what degree?
(d) 
Where will it take place?
(e) 
When will it take place? Indicate phasing of acquisition and development items, if applicable, and timetables for completion.
(f) 
How does it fit in with the planning efforts, local agencies, comprehensive plans, etc.?
2. 
Describe the Environment.
(a) 
What are the present and past land uses of the site and of the surrounding area?
(b) 
Comment on any special topographic features which may be present.
(c) 
Describe the site's surface and subsurface geologic characteristics.
(d) 
Describe the nature of the soils in the area, particularly their fertility and susceptibility to erosion.
(e) 
Describe the area's water resources, with specific reference to ground water, water quality, aquifers and aquifer recharge areas, and areas subject to flooding.
(f) 
Describe the area's vegetation, including species composition, distribution, commercial utility and aesthetics. Special reference should be made to unusual or unique species.
(g) 
Describe the nature of existing transportation routes in the immediate area and the accessibility to the project site.
3. 
Environmental Impact of the Proposed Action.
(a) 
What will be the effect on land uses in the area?
(b) 
Will the project affect a site listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
(c) 
In what way will soils and topography be affected? Consider such things as soil compaction, erosion, exposure of slopes, excavation, creation of unstable slope/soil configurations, cutting and filling, removal of topsoil, paving, loss of existing natural landscape qualities, blockage of viewlines to landmarks, blockage of view corridors, etc.
(d) 
Will solid wastes be generated? How and where will they be disposed of? Indicate what types and volumes will be generated and how and where it will be stored prior to disposal and method of disposal. Discuss removal of clearance, demolition, and construction wastes.
(e) 
How will water resources be affected? Consider the water table, runoff, sewer systems, rivers and streams, water supply, etc. Indicate content of any effluent which will be discharged. Address loss of floodwater absorption capacity in natural absorption areas, effects on stream volume, velocity, and seasonal flows, diversion or blockage of surface water, alterations of natural watercourses, introduction or increase of effluent or toxic, hazardous, or radioactive substances to runoff or water bodies, effects on aquatic life, any blockage or impairment of access to watercourses, effects on groundwater recharge, release of groundwater supply, withdrawal of groundwater supplies, blockage of groundwater flow, contamination of groundwater supply, effect on water temperatures, sedimentation, changes in levels of water bodies.
(f) 
How will vegetation be affected? Discuss the removal of ground cover, loss of valuable local species, loss of wildlife habitat, introduction of vegetation which will spread onto adjacent lands, introduction of exotic vegetation, creation of areas of highly visible, drying, or decaying vegetation.
(g) 
How will fauna be affected? Consider habitat destruction, reduction of population, impact caused by human intrusion, mobility restrictions, food chains, etc.
(h) 
How will transportation routes be affected? Consider congestion, hazards, capacities of affected roads and intersections and traffic to be generated, generation of truck traffic.
(i) 
Effect on air quality and ambient noise level? Include what odors will originate; types and concentrations of gases, vapors, particulates, and smoke; noise and vibration levels at property lines. Indicate whether heat or glare will be present near property lines and the level of heat and/or glare. Indicate levels of electromagnetic radiation at property lines. Indicate effects on local temperatures and wind circulation and whether there are any plants, animals, or materials in the area that are particularly susceptible to expected emissions. Indicate the nature, concentration and quantity of radioactive material to be discharged to the environment, pathways for entering the environment, dose to populations and biota, and possible concentrations through food chains.
(j) 
Describe management practices proposed for the area.
4. 
Mitigating Measures Included in the Proposed Action. Discuss actions or measures which will be taken to avoid or alleviate adverse environmental effects. Include reference to erosion control methods and adherence to air, noise or water pollution control techniques and standards.
5. 
Unavoidable Adverse Effects. If adverse effects have been identified in Section 3 and cannot be mitigated, they should be again identified here. Describe who or what will be affected, and to what degree. Quantify wherever possible.
6. 
Relationship Between the Local Short-Term Use of Man's Environment and the Maintenance and Enhancement of Long-Term Productivity.
(a) 
What are the impacts of the proposal in the context of other similar projects. In what way will future generations be affected by the currently proposed action?
(b) 
How do the immediate and long-range impacts on the area with the project compare with the immediate and long-range impacts without the project?
7. 
Any Irreversible or Irretrievable Commitments of Resources. Discuss any irrevocable commitments of resources resulting from implementation of the proposal. An evaluation must be made of the extent to which the proposed action curtails or restricts the range of possible resources uses. Such commitments may occur because of resources extraction, erosion, destruction of archeological, geological or historic features, destruction of fragile habitat or endangered species habitat, unalterable changes in land use, and resources used in project development.
8. 
Alternatives to the Proposed Action. Identify alternatives which may be considered, including modification of the present proposal and different approaches to gaining the same result.
The beneficial and adverse effects of the alternatives should be discussed, along with the reasons for rejection. Where appropriate, consideration should be given to alternate construction methods which may avoid environmental degradation.