Consider a Second Stage Plan. The Plan dated December 21, 2018 prepared by Momenee, Inc. shows the construction of a new single family detached dwelling with an attached garage and a 3,383-sq. ft. footprint and the extension of an existing common driveway off Waverly Road. The following conditions shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any permits by means of plan revision, completion or financial guarantee, unless specifically exempted.

Expiration Date: N/A......................................................................................Zoning: R1/OSPD

Applicant: Michael Barrett

Property Owner: 1306 Waverly Road, LLC

Applicant's Representative: David Fiorello, P.E., Momenee Inc. 

On Monday, February 4, 2019 the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 

Township Engineer’s Review:

1.     The Township Engineer’s review letter dated January 28, 2019 shall be incorporated by reference into these conditions of approval to the extent the same is not inconsistent with these conditions of approval.

Architectural Elevations:

2.     The proposed house shall be constructed substantially as shown in the architectural elevations prepared by Mark Stanish Architects LLC, dated December 21, 2018 with regard to mass, scale and materials and subject to any changes required by these conditions.

3.     The applicant shall consider the following changes to the proposed home:

A.    Exterior wall materials shall be limited to stone, stone veneer and painted vertical board and batten cement siding.

B.    Stone material should wrap around façade edges to diminish the appearance of veneer.

C.    Investigate providing additional glazing if feasible or a water table along the full width of the bottom right corner and left end of the front elevation to break up large expanses of stone.

4.     The material of the proposed walks and patios shall be provided on the plan.

Hemlock Hedgerow Easement & Preservation Area:

5.     The paving adjacent to the garage shall be shifted outside of the dripline of the hemlock trees and a non-mountable curb shall be installed to prevent vehicles from encroaching in the preservation area and impacting the trees. 

6.     The applicant shall install temporary cyclone fencing during construction to protect the Preservation Area and Hemlock Hedgerow Easement.

Landscaping:

7.     Any landscaping shown on the approved landscape plan on this lot shall be shown on the plan.

8.     The plans shall be revised to include a Township standard tree protection detail. Post spacing and fence material shall be consistent with Township standards.

9.      If determined to be detrimental to the force main by the Township Engineer and the Township Arborist, the existing sugar maple tree shall be relocated or replanted outside of the sanitary easement area.

Stormwater Management:

10.  Inlet protection shall be more clearly labeled for existing Inlet No. 41.

11.  All inlets in non-paved areas shall be graded in a twelve (12”) inch sump condition to increase the efficiency of runoff collection. Spot elevations shall be added to the plan to clarify grading.

12.  The existing 365’ contour shall be shown on the plan in the location where the proposed 365’ contour is tied into it.

13.  Drainage area maps and pipe capacity calculations shall be submitted which qualify the number and location of the inlets and the diameter and slope of the conveyance lines shown on the plan. The calculations shall be consistent with the final grading provided on the plan. 

14.  The six (6”) inch conveyance lines shown to receive runoff from Inlet No. 3 shall be increased in size to eight (8”) inch diameter to provide reserve conveyance capacity and to reduce the opportunity for clogging.

Access:

15.  The back-up area for the driveway beyond the garage entrance shall be dimensioned on the plan to better define the paving limits.

16.  The length and width of the common driveway at the cartway shall be dimensioned on the plan for reference.

Construction Details:

17.  The installation of the construction entrance shall be coordinated with the installation of the proposed utilities in the area of the entrance.

18.  The tread and riser dimensions for any proposed stairs as well as any landing or railings shall meet all applicable building codes.

19.  The applicant shall conduct regular street cleaning of all roadways adjacent to active portions of the construction site.  Staff shall have the right to order street cleaning more often if there is evidence of construction related debris in the roadway during the project.

20.  The applicant shall submit a parking plan with the Final Plan detailing where construction vehicles will be parked. The plan shall be subject to the approval of the Township prior to the issuance of any permits.

21.  All construction-related vehicles shall be parked on site or at a remote site not in the neighborhood. No construction-related vehicles may park on the street. This includes personal vehicles operated by construction workers or vehicles operated for construction workers, material suppliers, product vendors, and all construction trades engaged in the project.

Standard Plan Items:

22.  The reference to a pool equipment pad at the back of the property shall be removed from the plan.

23.  Clarification of the proposed grading adjacent to the proposed patio shall be provided. The 366’ contour line shall be shown if/as required. Spot elevations and or steps shall be indicated if/as required to clarify the design/grading of the patio.

Standard Conditions of Approval:

24.  Three copies of the revised plan shall be submitted with any changes highlighted. A letter shall also be provided with the revised plan indicating how each requested revision has been addressed in the re-submission.

25.  The proposed home shall have an approved address number placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street fronting on the property. The address numbers shall be a minimum of four (4) inches (102mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7mm).

26.  The owner shall make payment of fees and expenses of the Township’s professional consultants who perform services on behalf of the Township with respect to these plans and the work contemplated thereunder and will establish and maintain with the Township those escrows for the payment of such fees required by Township Code. Owner agrees that any statement from the Township for such fees which remain unpaid for a period of 30 days may be recorded against the property as a municipal lien.

27.  The owner shall make payment of the Township Engineer’s inspection fees within 30 days of presentation. A penalty of 1.5% per month will be due for late payments from the date of presentation. If any shares are not paid within 60 days of presentation, the Township may elect to suspend any outstanding permits until all pending charges are settled.

28.  The property owner(s) shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county local and Lower Merion Township ordinances and laws regardless of specific mention herein.