[Added 2-16-2010 by Ord. No. 10-04]
The purpose of this article is to supplement the site plan review
process by the addition of a category referred to as a "minor site
plan." Minor site plans accommodate inconsequential changes to an
existing site, which may be permitted without a full site plan review
in order to facilitate development within the Township.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A development plan of one or more lots which proposes the
expansion of an existing facility within the scope of development
specifically permitted as a minor site plan, does not involve planned
development of any new street or extension of any off-tract improvement
which is to be prorated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-42, and contains
the information reasonably required in order to make an informed determination
as to whether the requirements established by ordinance for approval
of a minor site plan have been met. The portion of a site proposed
for development as a minor site plan shall be limited to a change
not exceeding 10% of the overall site area of the lots and blocks
being developed.
The reviewing Board shall waive formal notice and public hearing
requirements for development if the reviewing Board or the Development
Review Committee of the Board appointed by the Chairman finds that
the application for development conforms to the definition of a "minor
site plan" as set forth herein.
An application for approval of a minor site plan shall consist
of the following:
A.
A completed minor site plan application.
B.
A key map of the site plan as originally approved showing the zone
district in which the property being further developed is located,
existing streets within 200 feet of the property and all existing
curbs, sidewalks and storm and sanitary sewers.
C.
A sufficient plan identifying location and information to describe
the proposed development.
D.
The application shall be in conformity with the provisions of this
article (i.e., no new variances or waivers are associated with the
minor site plan approval).
Upon receipt of the requested escrow fees, the minor site plan
application shall be reviewed and commented on by one or more of the
following Township officials: Building Inspector; Zoning Officer;
Township Planner; Township Engineer; Fire Chief; Police Chief; and/or
Health Officer. Should the applicant be aggrieved by any comments/conditions
made by any Township official, then, within 10 days, upon receipt
of such comments/conditions, the applicant may request, in writing,
a hearing detailing the issues to be considered before the reviewing
Board, which shall be scheduled within 45 days after the request.
Minor site plan applications shall be approved and permits issued
subject to receipt of applicable outside agency approvals and/or permits
and the establishment of applicable performance guarantees and payment
of inspection fees.
Minor site plan applications shall be granted or denied within
45 days of the date of submission of a complete application to the
Secretary of the reviewing Board or within such further time as may
be consented to by the applicant. Failure of the reviewing Board to
act within the prescribed time period shall constitute minor site
plan approval.
Minor site plan approval shall be deemed to be final approval
of the site plan application by the reviewing Board, provided that
the Board or said subcommittee may condition such approval on terms
ensuring the provision of improvements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-38,
N.J.S.A. 40:55D-39, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-41 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.
