Central to the board’s deliberations was the application for Shri G Estates, which had been revised based on previous feedback from the board. The project’s engineer presented changes including outreach to the county to address road widening and sidewalk requirements, parking space adjustments, and driveway realignment. The board sought to understand the rationale behind leaving the roadway partially intact and the implications for the township, especially concerning the potential abandonment of Brickyard Road.

Debate ensued over the necessity of sidewalks, with the board weighing pedestrian safety against the current lack of pedestrian infrastructure. This led to a deference to the county’s jurisdiction over the sidewalk requirements, although concerns were raised about the impact on landscaping and the positioning of sidewalks relative to parking areas.

The board scrutinized the placement and sufficiency of parking, including the potential need for a waiver for parking in the front yard, the location for overnight truck parking, and the debate over a 10-foot landscaping buffer versus additional parking spaces. The layout’s effect on traffic flow, specifically the maneuvering of garbage trucks, was discussed.

Attention was also given to the environmental impact report, where interpretations of regulations were debated. The board examined the septic system requirements, with the necessity for a new system highlighted, and raised concerns about the removal of mature trees and the preservation of the property’s aesthetic and ecological value.

The applicant agreed to comply with resolution requirements for sign submission.

In the midst of technical discussions, the board also addressed the potential movement of the trash enclosure on the property.

The meeting culminated in the approval of the major and preliminary final site plan with waivers, following a roll call vote. The resolution draft is set to circulate for review.