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Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Committeeman Doyle

Committeeman Kocubinski

Committeeman O’Donnell

Absent: None

Also Present: Clerk Picariello and Township Attorney Roselli

Notice of this meeting has been transmitted by email to the Courier Post, Burlington County Times

and The Trenton Times as well as given to those having requested same and posted on the

Township bulletin board located in the foyer of the municipal building”.

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this evening.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle

Clerk Picariello reviewed the following items.

Mayor DeLorenzo stated he would attend the tour. The other Committee members stated they

would check their schedules and let Clerk Picariello know their availability.

Engineer Hirsh reported the Burlington County Park grants will be announced at their October

meeting. He reviewed the bids received for the Provinceline Road Contract.

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COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-11 An Ordinance of the Township of North Hanover, Burlington County Establishing

Four (4) Ton Weight Limit on Certain Roadways within the Township of North

Hanover

the County of Burlington, New Jersey as follows:

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of this Ordinance is to exclude vehicles over designated weight from certain streets within the

Township and to make exceptions for trucks making local pick up or deliveries of merchandise or other property

along such streets, trucks used by public utility companies in connection with the construction, installations,

operation or maintenance of public utility facilities, the Township, the County of Burlington or the State of New

Jersey in connection with the maintenance or snowplowing of roads in the Township, including trucks furnishing

materials for said maintenance or snowplowing or in connection with Burlington County’s collection of recyclable

materials, any Police or Fire Department or Board of Education in the performance of its duties, and any persons

engaged in the collection of residential garbage.

SECTION 2: ORDINANCE

A. Vehicles having a total combined gross weight of vehicle and load in excess of four (4) tons are hereby

excluded from the following streets or parts of streets set forth herein:

NAME OF STREET LOCATION

Jones Mill Road Entire Length

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Streeker Road Entire Length

Larrison Road Entire Length

B. Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the minimum use of said Township roads by a truck

whose combined gross weight of vehicle and load in excess of four (4) tons where such is necessary for the

following purposes relating to premises abutting the Township roads identified herein or to exclude from the roads

identified herein, any vehicle used for:

(1) Vehicles making local pick-up or deliveries of merchandise or other property along such roads;

(2) Public utility companies in connection with the construction, installation, operation or

maintenance of public utility facilities in the Township;

(3) The Township, the County of Burlington or the State of New Jersey in connection with the

maintenance or snowplowing of roads, including trucks furnishing materials for said maintenance or

snowplowing or in connection with the County of Burlington or Township’s collection of recyclable

materials;

(4) Any Police or Fire Department or Board of Education vehicle in the performance of its duties; or

(5) Any persons or company engaged in the collection of residential garbage.

SECTION 4. In the event that any portion of this ordinance is determined to be invalid, such determination shall

not affect he remaining portions of ordinance, which are hereby declared to be severable.

SECTION 5. All ordinance or parts thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, are

hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect immediately after final passage and publication according to law.

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public. There were no public comments this

evening.

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman O’Donnell

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

2017-12 An Ordinance Rescinding and Replacing Prior Ordinance of the Township of North

Hanover, County of Burlington, State of New Jersey, Establishing Regulations

Pertaining to Flood Hazard Areas within the Township of North Hanover in

accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:48 ET. SEQ.

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The Legislature of the State of New Jersey has in N.J.S.A. 40:48-1, et seq., delegated the

responsibility to local governmental units to adopt regulations designed to promote public

health, safety, and general welfare of its citizenry. Therefore, the Township Committee of the

Township of North Hanover of Burlington County, New Jersey does ordain as follows:

a) The flood hazard areas of the Township of North Hanover are subject to periodic

inundation which results in loss of life and property, health and safety hazards,

disruption of commerce and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures

for flood protection and relief, and impairment of the tax base, all of which adversely

affect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

b) These flood losses are caused by the cumulative effect of obstructions in areas of special

flood hazard which increase flood heights and velocities, and when inadequately

anchored, causes damage in other areas. Uses that are inadequately flood proofed,

elevated or otherwise protected from flood damage also contribute to the flood loss.

It is the purpose of this ordinance to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and

to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas by provisions

designed to:

a) Protect human life and health;

b) Minimize expenditure of public money for costly flood control projects;

c) Minimize the need for rescue and relief efforts associated with flooding and generally

undertaken at the expense of the general public;

d) Minimize prolonged business interruptions;

e) Minimize damage to public facilities and utilities such as water and gas mains, electric,

telephone and sewer lines, streets, bridges located in areas of special flood hazard;

f) Help maintain a stable tax base by providing for the sound use and development of areas

of special flood hazard so as to minimize future flood blight areas;

g) Ensure that potential buyers are notified that property is in an area of special flood

hazard; and

h) Ensure that those who occupy the areas of special flood hazard assume responsibility for

their actions.

In order to accomplish its purposes, this ordinance includes methods and provisions for:

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a) Restricting or prohibiting uses which are dangerous to health, safety, and property

due to water or erosion hazards, or which result in damaging increases in erosion or

in flood heights or velocities;

b) Requiring that uses vulnerable to floods including facilities which serve such uses, be

protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;

c) Controlling the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural

protective barriers, which help accommodate or channel flood waters;

d) Controlling filling, grading, dredging, and other development which may increase

flood damage; and,

e) Preventing or regulating the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally

divert flood waters or which may increase flood hazards in other areas.

Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this ordinance shall be interpreted so as

to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this ordinance it’s most

reasonable application.

flow on sloping terrain) where average depths are between one and three feet.

of ponding) where average depths are between one and three feet. Base Flood Elevations (BFEs)

derived from detailed hydraulic analyses are shown in this zone

interpretation of any provision of this ordinance or a request for a variance.

Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) with a one percent annual or greater chance of flooding to an

average depth of one to three feet where a clearly defined channel does not exist, where the path

of flooding is unpredictable and where velocity flow may be evident. Such flooding is

characterized by ponding or sheet flow.

percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the FIRM as Zone V,

VE, V1-30, A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH.

(FIS) including the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). For zones AE, AH, AO, and A1-30 the

elevation represents the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a 1-percent or

greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

through its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral loading forces without

causing damage to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation system.

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limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation or

drilling operations, or storage of equipment or materials located within the area of special flood

hazard.

Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium

zones applicable to the community.

Special Flood Hazard, to have the top of the elevated floor, elevated above the base flood

elevation plus freeboard by means of piling, columns (posts and piers), or shear walls parallel to

the flow of the water, and (ii) adequately anchored so as not to impair the structural integrity of

the building during a flood up to the magnitude of the base flood. In an Area of Special Flood

Hazard "elevated building" also includes a building elevated by means of fill or solid

foundation perimeter walls with openings sufficient to facilitate the unimpeded movement of

flood waters.

for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes

are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of

streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the

effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

normally dry land areas from:

a) The overflow of inland or tidal waters and/or

b) The unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters from any source.

Administration has delineated both the areas of special flood hazards and the risk premium

zones applicable to the community.

has provided flood profiles, as well as the Flood Insurance Rate Map(s) and the water surface

elevation of the base flood.

codes, health regulations, special purpose ordinances (such as a floodplain ordinance, grading

ordinance and erosion control ordinance) and other applications of police power. The term

describes such State or local regulations, in any combination thereof, which provide standards

for the purpose of flood damage prevention and reduction.

adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved

real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents.

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reserved in order to discharge the base flood without accumulatively increasing the water

surface elevation more than 0.2 foot.

plain management. “Freeboard” tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could

contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and

floodway conditions, such as wave action, bridge openings, and the hydrological effect of

urbanization of the watershed.

construction next to the proposed or existing walls of a structure.

a) Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the

Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as

meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;

b) Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the

historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined

by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;

c) Individually listed on a State inventory of historic places in States with historic preservation

programs which have been approved by the Secretary of the Interior; or

d) Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic

preservation programs that have been certified either:

(1) By an approved State program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior; or

(2) Directly by the Secretary of the Interior in States without approved programs.

or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for the parking of vehicles, building access or storage

in an area other than a basement is not considered a building's lowest floor provided that such

enclosure is not built so to render the structure in violation of other applicable non-elevation

design requirements of 44 CFR Section 60.3.

permanent chassis and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when

attached to the required utilities. The term "manufactured home" does not include a

"recreational vehicle".

parcels) of land divided into two (2) or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.

effective date of a floodplain regulation adopted by a community and includes any subsequent

improvements to such structures.

which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are

to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets,

and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the

effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by the municipality.

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when measured at the longest horizontal projections; [iii] designed to be self-propelled or

permanently towable by a light duty truck; and [iv] designed primarily not for use as a

permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or

seasonal use.

Coastal Barrier Resources Act (P.L. No. 97-348)) includes substantial improvements and means

the date the building permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair,

reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days

of the permit date. The actual start means either the first placement of permanent construction

of a structure on a site such as the pouring of a slab or footings, the installation of pilings, the

construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation, or the placement of a

manufactured home on a foundation.

Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading and filling

nor does it include the installation of streets and/or walkways, nor does it include excavation for

a basement, footings or piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms, nor does it

include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not

occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the

actual start of construction means the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other

structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the

building.

that is principally above ground.

restoring the structure to its condition before damage would equal or exceed fifty (50) percent

of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

of a structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds fifty (50) percent of the market value of the

structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures

which have incurred "substantial damage", regardless of the actual repair work performed. The

term does not, however, include either:

a) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of State or local

health, sanitary or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code

enforcement officer and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions;

or

b) Any alteration of a "historic structure", provided that the alteration will not preclude the

structure's continued designation as a "historic structure".

manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this ordinance.

ordinance. A new or substantially improved structure or other development without the

elevation certificate, other certifications, or other evidence of compliance required in 44 CFR

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§60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time

as that documentation is provided.

This ordinance shall apply to all areas of special flood hazards within the jurisdiction of the

Township of North Hanover, Burlington County, New Jersey.

The areas of special flood hazard for the Township of North Hanover, Community No.340109

are identified and defined on the following documents prepared by the Federal Emergency

Management Agency:

a) A scientific and engineering report “Flood Insurance Study, Burlington County, New Jersey

(All Jurisdictions)” dated December 21, 2017.

b) “Flood Insurance Rate Map for Burlington County, New Jersey (All Jurisdictions)” as

shown on Index and panel(s) 34005C0063F, 34005C0064F, 34005C0170F, 34005180F,

34005C0185F, 34005C0190F, 34005C0195F, whose effective date is December 21, 2017.

The above documents are hereby adopted and declared to be a part of this ordinance. The

Flood Insurance Study and maps are on file at North Hanover Township Municipal Building,

41 Schoolhouse Road, Jacobstown, New Jersey 08562.

No structure or land shall hereafter be constructed, re-located to, extended, converted, or altered

without full compliance with the terms of this ordinance and other applicable regulations.

Violation of the provisions of this ordinance by failure to comply with any of its requirements

(including violations of conditions and safeguards established in connection with conditions)

shall constitute a misdemeanor. Any person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with

any of its requirements shall upon conviction thereof be fined not more than $2,500.00 or

imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both, for each violation, and in addition shall pay all

costs and expenses involved in the case. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Township

of North Hanover, from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or remedy

any violation.

This ordinance is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants,

or deed restrictions. However, where this ordinance and other ordinance, easement, covenant,

or deed restriction conflict or overlap, whichever imposes the more stringent restrictions shall

prevail.

In the interpretation and application of this ordinance, all provisions shall be:

a) Considered as minimum requirements;

b) Liberally construed in favor of the governing body; and,

c) Deemed neither to limit nor repeal any other powers granted under State statutes.

The degree of flood protection required by this ordinance is considered reasonable for

regulatory purposes and is based on scientific and engineering considerations. Larger floods

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can and will occur on rare occasions. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural

causes. This ordinance does not imply that land outside the area of special flood hazards or

uses permitted within such areas will be free from flooding or flood damages.

This ordinance shall not create liability on the part of the Township of North Hanover, any

officer or employee thereof or the Federal Insurance Administration, for any flood damages that

result from reliance on this ordinance or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.

A Development Permit shall be obtained before construction or development begins, including

placement of manufactured homes, within any area of special flood hazard established in

section 3.2. Application for a Development Permit shall be made on forms furnished by the

Township Clerk or Zoning Officer, as the case may be, and may include, but not be limited to;

plans in duplicate drawn to scale showing the nature, location, dimensions, and elevations of

the area in question; existing or proposed structures, fill, storage of materials, drainage

facilities; and the location of the foregoing. Specifically, the following information is required:

a) Elevation in relation to mean sea level, of the lowest floor (including basement) of all

structures;

b) Elevation in relation to mean sea level to which any structure has been flood proofed.

c) Certification by a registered professional engineer or architect that the flood proofing

methods for any nonresidential structure meet the flood proofing criteria in section 5.2-

2; and,

d) Description of the extent to which any watercourse will be altered or relocated as a

result of proposed development.

The Zoning Officer and/or Construction Official (hereinafter “local administrator”), as the case

may be, is hereby appointed to administer and implement this ordinance by granting or denying

development permit applications in accordance with its provisions.

Duties of the local administrator shall include, but not be limited to:

a) Review all development permits to determine that the permit requirements of this

ordinance have been satisfied.

b) Review all development permits to determine that all necessary permits have been

obtained from those Federal, State or local governmental agencies from which prior

approval is required.

c) Review all development permits to determine if the proposed development is located in

the floodway. If located in the floodway, assure that the encroachment provisions of 5.3

a) are met.

When base flood elevation and floodway data has not been provided in accordance with section

3.2, BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD, the local

administrator shall obtain, review, and reasonably utilize any base flood elevation and floodway

data available from a Federal, State or other source, in order to administer sections 5.2-1,

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SPECIFIC STANDARDS, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, and 5.2-2, SPECIFIC

STANDARDS, NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION.

a) Obtain and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level) of the lowest floor

(including basement) of all new or substantially improved structures, and whether or not

the structure contains a basement.

b) For all new or substantially improved flood proofed structures:

i. verify and record the actual elevation (in relation to mean sea level); and

ii. maintain the flood proofing certifications required in section 4.1 c).

c) Maintain for public inspection all records pertaining to the provisions of this ordinance.

a) Notify adjacent communities and the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection, Bureau of Flood Control and the Land Use Regulation Program prior to any

alteration or relocation of a watercourse, and submit evidence of such notification to the

Federal Insurance Administration.

b) Require that maintenance is provided within the altered or relocated portion of said

watercourse so the flood carrying capacity is not diminished.

a) After an event resulting in building damages, assess the damage to structures due to

flood and non-flood causes.

b) Record and maintain the flood and non-flood damage of substantial damage structures

and provide a letter of Substantial Damage Determination to the owner and the New

Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Flood Control.

c) Ensure substantial improvements meet the requirements of sections 5.2-1, SPECIFIC

STANDARDS, RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION, 5.2-2, SPECIFIC STANDARDS,

NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION and 5.2-3, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, and

MANUFACTURED HOMES.

Make interpretations where needed, as to the exact location of the boundaries of the areas of

special flood hazards (for example, where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped

boundary and actual field conditions). The person contesting the location of the boundary shall

be given a reasonable opportunity to appeal the interpretation as provided in section 4.4.

a) The Township Joint Land Use Board as established by North Hanover Township

Committee shall hear and decide appeals and requests for variances from the

requirements of this ordinance.

b) The Township Joint Land Use Board shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged

there is an error in any requirement, decision, or determination made by the local

administrator in the enforcement or administration of this ordinance.

c) Those aggrieved by the decision of the Joint Land Use Board, or any taxpayer, may

40:55D-1 et seq.

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d) In passing upon such applications, the Joint Land Use Board, shall consider all technical

evaluations, all relevant factors, standards specified in other sections of this ordinance,

and:

i. the danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others;

ii. the danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage;

iii. the susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the

effect of such damage on the individual owner;

iv. the importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community;

v. the necessity to the facility of a waterfront location, where applicable;

vi. the availability of alternative locations for the proposed use which are not subject to

flooding or erosion damage;

vii. the compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development;

viii. the relationship of the proposed use to the comprehensive plan and floodplain

management program of that area;

ix. the safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency

vehicles;

x. the expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise, and sediment transport of the

flood waters and the effects of wave action, if applicable, expected at the site; and,

xi. the costs of providing governmental services during and after flood conditions,

including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas,

electrical, and water systems, and streets and bridges.

e) Upon consideration of the factors of section 4.4-1 d) and the purposes of this

ordinance, the Joint Land Use Board may attach such conditions to the granting of

variances as it deems necessary to further the purposes of this ordinance.

f) The local administrator shall maintain the records of all appeal actions, including

technical information, and report any variances to the Federal Insurance

Administration upon request.

a) Generally, variances may be issued for new construction and substantial improvements

to be erected on a lot of one-half acre or less in size contiguous to and surrounded by

lots with existing structures constructed below the base flood level, providing items i.-

xi. in section 4.4-1 d) has been fully considered. As the lot size increases beyond the

one-half acre, the technical justification required for issuing the variance increases.

b) Variances may be issued for the repair or rehabilitation of historic structures upon a

determination that the proposed repair or rehabilitation will not preclude the structure's

continued designation as a historic structure and the variance is the minimum necessary

to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.

c) Variances shall not be issued within any designated floodway if any increase in flood

levels during the base flood discharge would result.

d) Variances shall only be issued upon a determination that the variance is the minimum

necessary, considering the flood hazard, to afford relief.

e) Variances shall only be issued upon:

i. A showing of good and sufficient cause;

ii. A determination that failure to grant the variance would result in exceptional

hardship to the applicant; and,

iii. A determination that the granting of a variance will not result in increased flood

heights, additional threats to public safety, extraordinary public expense, create

nuisances, cause fraud on or victimization of the public as identified in section 4.4- 1

d), or conflict with existing local laws or ordinances.

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f) Any applicant to whom a variance is granted shall be given written notice that the

structure will be permitted to be built with a lowest floor elevation below the base flood

elevation and that the cost of flood insurance will be commensurate with the increased

risk resulting from the reduced lowest floor elevation.

In all areas of special flood hazards, compliance with the applicable requirements of the

Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and the following standards, whichever is more

restrictive, are required:

a) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent

flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure.

b) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved shall be anchored to

resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but

are not to be limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This

requirement is in addition to applicable state and local anchoring requirements for

resisting wind forces.

a) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials

and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.

b) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed using methods

and practices that minimize flood damage.

a) All new and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or

eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system;

b) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or

eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharge from the systems

into flood waters;

c) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located to avoid impairment to them or

contamination from them during flooding; and

d) For all new construction and substantial improvements the electrical, heating,

ventilation, plumbing and air-conditioning equipment and other service facilities shall

be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within

the components during conditions of flooding.

a) All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall be consistent with

the need to minimize flood damage;

b) All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall have public

utilities and facilities such as sewer, gas, electrical, and water systems located and

constructed to minimize flood damage;

c) All subdivision proposals and other proposed new development shall have adequate

drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage; and,

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d) Base flood elevation data shall be provided for subdivision proposals and other

proposed new development which contain at least fifty (50) lots or five (5) acres

(whichever is less).

All new construction and substantial improvements having fully enclosed areas below the

lowest floor that are usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area

other than a basement and which are subject to flooding shall be designed to automatically

equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for the entry and exit of

floodwaters. Designs for meeting this requirement must either be certified by a registered

professional engineer or architect or must meet or exceed the following minimum criteria: A

minimum of two (2) openings in at least two (2) exterior walls of each enclosed area, having a

total net area of not less than one (1) square inch for every square foot of enclosed area subject

to flooding shall be provided. The bottom of all openings shall be no higher than one (1) foot

above grade. Openings may be equipped with screens, louvers, or other covering or devices

provided that they permit the automatic entry and exit of floodwaters.

In all areas of special flood hazards where base flood elevation data have been provided as set

forth in section 3.2, BASIS FOR ESTABLISHING THE AREAS OF SPECIAL FLOOD

HAZARD or in section 4.3-2, USE OF OTHER BASE FLOOD DATA, the following standards

are required:

a) New construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure located in an

A or AE zone shall have the lowest floor, including basement together with the

attendant utilities (including all electrical, heating, ventilating, air- conditioning and

other service equipment) and sanitary facilities, elevated at or above the base flood

elevation plus one (1) foot or as required by ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1, whichever is

b) Require within any AO or AH zone on the municipality's DFIRM that all new

construction and substantial improvement of any residential structure shall have the

lowest floor, including basement together with the attendant utilities and sanitary

facilities, elevated above the depth number specified in feet plus one (1) foot, above the

highest adjacent grade (at least three (3) feet if no depth number is specified). And,

require adequate drainage paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around

and away from proposed structures.

In an Area of Special Flood Hazard, all new construction and substantial improvement of any

commercial, industrial or other nonresidential structure located in an A or AE zone shall have

the lowest floor, including basement together with the attendant utilities and sanitary facilities

as well as all electrical, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and other service equipment:

either

a) Elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus one (1) foot or as required by

ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 2-1, whichever is more restrictive; and

b) Require within any AO or AH zone on the municipality's DFIRM to elevate above the

depth number specified in feet plus one (1) foot, above the highest adjacent grade (at

least three (3) feet if no depth number is specified). And, require adequate drainage

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paths around structures on slopes to guide floodwaters around and away from proposed

structures; or

c) Be flood proofed so that below the base flood level plus one (1) foot or as required by

ASCE/SEI 24-14, Table 6-1, whichever is more restrictive, the structure is watertight

with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water;

d) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic loads

and effects of buoyancy; and,

e) Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect that the design and

methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for

meeting the applicable provisions of this subsection. Such certification shall be

provided to the official as set forth in section 4.3-3 b) ii.

a) Manufactured homes shall be anchored in accordance with section 5.1-1 b).

b) All manufactured homes to be placed or substantially improved within an area of special

flood hazard shall:

i. Be consistent with the need to minimize flood damage,

ii. Be constructed to minimize flood damage,

iii. Have adequate drainage provided to reduce exposure to flood damage,

iv. Be elevated on a permanent foundation such that the top of the lowest floor is at

or above the base flood elevation plus one (1) foot or as required by ASCE/SEI

24-14, Table 2-1, whichever is more restrictive and;

v. The manufactured home chassis is supported by reinforced piers or other

foundation elements of at least equivalent strength that are no less than 36 inches

in height above grade and be securely anchored to an adequately anchored

foundation system to resist floatation, collapse, and lateral movement.

Located within areas of special flood hazard established in section 3.2 are areas designated as

floodways. Since the floodway is an extremely hazardous area due to the velocity of flood

waters which carry debris, potential projectiles, and erosion potential, the following provisions

apply:

a) Prohibit encroachments, including fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and

other development unless a technical evaluation demonstrates that encroachment shall

not result in any increase in flood levels during the occurrence of the base flood

discharge.

b) If section 5.3 a) is satisfied, all new construction and substantial improvements must

comply with section 5.0 PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION.

c) In all areas of special flood hazard in which base flood elevation data has been provided

and no floodway has been designated, the accumulative effect of any proposed

development, when combined with all other existing and anticipated development, shall

not increase the water surface elevation of the base flood more than two-tenths (0.2) of a

foot at any point.

If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance shall be declared

invalid for any reason whatsoever, such a decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the

Ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect, and for this purpose the provisions of this

Ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.

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conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to said inconsistencies and conflict.

If any section, part of any section, or clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason

held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not effect the remaining provisions of

this ordinance. The governing body of the Township of North Hanover declares that it would

have passed the ordinance and each section and subsection thereof, irrespective of the fact that

any one or more of the subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be declared

unconstitutional or invalid.

The ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage and publication according to

law.

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All Resolutions listed on today’s consent agenda are to be considered as one vote by Township

Committee and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no discussion of these items. If

discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered

separately.

2017-134 Resolution Authorizing the Refund of Tax Sale Premium Due to Third Party

Foreclosure

Reo, LLC.

amount of $3,000.00, for said lien.

North Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of tax sale

premium, in the amount of $3,000.00 to the North Hanover Township Treasurer; for Lien 13-

00001, Block 301 Lot 13, commonly known as 162 Jacobstown-Arneytown Road.

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2017-135 Resolution Authorizing Refund of Overpayment of Taxes

that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of overpayment of 2017

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taxes, in the amount of $1,421.20 to Corelogic Tax Service LLC, for Block 610 Lot 7.16

commonly known as 19 Carlyle Drive.

Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of overpayment of

2016 taxes, in the amount of $2,044.19 to Corelogic Tax Service LLC, for Block 400 Lot 16.04

commonly known as 25 Jacobstown-Arneytown Road.

Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of overpayment of

2016 taxes, in the amount of $1,069.33 to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, for Block 902 Lot 19

commonly known as 253 Meany Road.

Hanover that, as requested by the Tax Collector, it hereby authorizes a refund of overpayment of

2016 taxes, in the amount of $1,121.29 to David Robertson, for Block 902 Lot 19 commonly

known as 253 Meany Road.

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2017-136 Resolution to Cancel Taxes

McIntyre McGonigal 100% Permanently and Totally Disabled.

Hanover, the said exemption is granted from July 18, 2017.

personal property for any citizen and resident of the State who has a total or 100% permanent

disability as defined by this statue.

should be refunded.

forwarded to the Burlington County Board of Taxation, the Treasurer of Burlington County, the

Municipal/Regional School Board to advise them of the action taken by the Township

Committee on this matter.

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2017-137 Resolution Awarding Bid and Contract for 2017 Road Improvement Program

Contract Two and Alternate Bid No. One for the Reconstruction of Provinceline

Road

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke informed the Township Committee the contract was expiring. He

noted his discussions with the contractor’s willingness to extend. There was a general

consensus to extend for an additional one year term. The Resolution will be listed at a later

meeting.

Committeeman Kocubinski inquired with Attorney Roselli concerning a residents concern

regarding FIOS. Attorney Roselli noted they have state approval. He noted the Recreation

Advisory Committee was looking into a “Trunk or Treat” event. He also stated the Committee

would make a comment at the Movie Night regarding the park improvements.

Committeeman O’Donnell noted the Soccer fields were in great shape and looks the best he has

seen in a long time. He also stated the JVFC has been working a lot and doing a great job.

Committeeman Doyle expressed that the Summer Recreation Program is a great program and

would like to see it continue. Committeeman Kocubinski would be setting up a meeting to

determine what is needed. He noted the Schools would probably not contribute. Deputy Mayor

DeBaecke noted the schools receive base funding and base children participate.

Deputy Mayor DeBaecke noted the leaf collection will be taking place this December. He also

noted that based on a complaint from a resident the County would be placing proper signage at

the intersection of Monmouth and Jacobstown-Cookstown Road.

Mayor DeLorenzo thanked Committeeman O’Donnell for running the last meeting and doing a

great job.

Questions, comments or statements from members of the public in attendance.

Mayor DeLorenzo opened the meeting to the public.

Mr. Wayne Voorhees, President JVFC – He thanked Committeeman O’Donnell for the kind

words. He also thanked Clerk Picariello for her work on the Coin Toss over Labor Day

weekend. He stated they raised $2,700.00.

MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC COMMENT

Proposed By: Deputy Mayor DeBaecke

Seconded By: Committeeman Doyle

2017-138 Authorizing a Closed Session Meeting to discuss the following matter(s) pursuant

to N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 and N.J.S.A. 10:4-12; 2015 Road Improvement Contract I,

Potential Litigation Matter, Personnel Matters, Contract Negotiation Matters, and

Litigation matters

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404, permits the exclusion of the public from a meeting in certain circumstances; and

closed Executive Session and is of the opinion that such circumstances presently exist which

should not be discussed in public, and

10:4-12 permits the Township Committee to discuss certain matter(s) in private, and in this case

for the purpose of the Township Committee to discuss contract negotiations, litigation and

personnel matters in this regard.

Township that it will go into an Executive Session for the purpose of the Township Committee to

discuss 2015 Road Improvement Contract I, Potential Litigation, Contract Matters, Litigation

and Personnel matters.

such time as the matter(s) are resolved and/or a contract(s) is signed and/or the negotiations are

formally settled. Interested parties may contact the Township Clerk anytime during normal

business hours for periodic updates as to the availability in this regard.

COMMITTEE MOTION 2ND AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT

Proposed By: Committeeman O’Donnell

Seconded By: Committeeman Kocubinski