A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussions surrounding the Eminem Realty Partners’ subdivision plan. Originally approved for 198 lots, this plan had seen 10 lots removed due to their exclusion from the sanitary sewer service area. With a new amendment to the water quality management plan, these lots were reinstated, bringing the total to 196 lots. The subdivision plan raised concerns about potential encroachments into regulated wetland areas and the need for adjustments to lot lines to accommodate environmental regulations.

Attention was also focused on stormwater management systems for the subdivision. With recent changes to stormwater regulations in 2023 demanding higher rainfall standards and stricter recharge criteria, the board insisted on compliance with these updated standards. The applicant committed to working with the township’s engineering office to ensure that the stormwater management systems met these criteria, including the addition of roof drain leaders to facilitate proper drainage. The board emphasized the importance of clear documentation and adherence to the impervious coverage limit of 25% per lot.

Another topic was the proposal from Cany International for minor site plan approval at their facility on Homestead Road, seeking to permit outdoor storage as an accessory use. The application required a variance due to the lot size being slightly under the required two acres. Discussions highlighted the need for landscaping and drainage improvements, with the applicant agreeing to conditions ensuring compliance with township regulations, including sufficient parking monitoring and maintenance of existing access and circulation systems.

Additionally, public comments raised by Maria Janusk, a local property owner, brought attention to broader environmental concerns. Janusk questioned the transparency of flood hazard information in applications involving properties with wetlands, referencing ordinance 2023-02, which mandates adopting flood hazard maps and designating a floodplain administrator. The board reiterated that such inquiries should be directed to legal counsel or the township’s engineering department, emphasizing the role of the public comment section as a forum for community input rather than detailed question-and-answer sessions.

In the context of the Eminem Realty Partners’ subdivision plan, technical discussions delved into engineering requirements, particularly the size of stormwater pipes and the management of roof runoff. The board called for a minimum pipe diameter of 12 inches, contingent on site conditions, and requested detailed infiltration test results to ensure compliance with township criteria.

The meeting concluded with the board’s approval of the Eminem Realty Partners’ amended subdivision plan, incorporating conditions and requirements set forth in the engineer’s reports. The resolution passed unanimously.