To Synagro's credit, the revision eliminates the preposterous proposal to essentially overlap Synagro's operation with that of the existing Green Knight Energy Center, and eliminates several variances that would have been needed to implement that non-plan.
However, several variances that appear to be required in the original version of this site plan remain (click here for a detailed description of the deficiency in the review of the original site plan):
- Sec 503.J.1.c & 503.J.1.d Steep Slopes
- 318.I & SALDO 10.7.D Yard definitions - lots with no rear yard and two side yards
- 704.B.6 Off street loading traffic pattern
- 315.B.35.a Additional Requirements lot size
- 315.B.35.b Additional Requirements separate entrances and exits
- Sec 505 50' setback from a pond for driveways, parking areas, and buildings
In addition, the following variances appear to be needed:
- 201.B No part of a yard from the surface upward may be occupied unless provided for in ordinance
- 704.B.3 Maneuvering room must be outside required yards
Significantly, Synagro continues to attempt to squeeze a project the ordinance requires 5 acres for into about 1-2/3 acres of usable area - a fact that results in all of the variances needed listed above (see Site Plan below).
Synagro claims in its response that the Steep Slopes portion of Plainfield Township's ordinance do not apply since the pond is man-made, and thus it not developing on Class A or Class B slopes.
Another key item in the response is that Waste Management believes it has the right to use Plainfield Township's Recreational Trail pretty much forever - not when the land fill closes as intended A legal opinion should be obtained because the agreement says nothing about Waste Management granting rights to lessors to set up additional operations. It should be noted that Plainfield Township's Recreation Board has also submitted a letter in opposition to Synagro's plan.
Another key item in the response is that Waste Management believes it has the right to use Plainfield Township's Recreational Trail pretty much forever - not when the land fill closes as intended A legal opinion should be obtained because the agreement says nothing about Waste Management granting rights to lessors to set up additional operations. It should be noted that Plainfield Township's Recreation Board has also submitted a letter in opposition to Synagro's plan.
Here is the new traffic pattern that avoids using the neighboring property. However, note that either a 25' or 50' setback (depending on if the area is the side or rear yard) is violated by both the driveways as well as the proposed berm.
Loading/unloading patterns are in side yard and in opposing directions on one-lane drive (dangerous)
No further review will be done here at this time. As of Thursday at 3:15pm, Plainfield Township had not received a review of these updated materials from the township engineer. EDIT: Engineer's review was received by the township and is at the bottom of this post. Following receipt of the review, it is expected that the Zoning Office will issue a review letter as well, indicating if any variances are required. To date, none have been officially identified. Since the Planning Commission reviews variances also, it is expected that during the Commission's review, variances will have to be discussed. Time is very short - the review begins tomorrow evening.
2017 May 30 Synagro Project Narrative on Scribd
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