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Board asks engineer to draft impervious‑coverage definition after high‑school turf plans raise stormwater concerns
Summary
Following a council liaison report about a proposed synthetic turf at Northern Valley Old Tappan High School, the board asked borough professionals to draft language clarifying how decks, patios and other surfaces count as impervious coverage and to align local rules with state definitions.
A council liaison reported that Northern Valley Old Tappan High School is seeking to replace a soil and grass soccer field with synthetic turf, which could increase stormwater runoff onto adjacent residences. The liaison said he had asked the borough engineer and building inspector to review the high‑school plans and recommended the borough clarify its definition of "impervious coverage" because current land‑use language treats decks differently from raised patios.
Borough staff said decks are currently counted as improved lot coverage under the ordinance but allow water to pass through between boards, while patios sheet flow. The board asked the borough engineer to draft clearer language aligned with state definitions, and asked that draft be circulated before the next meeting so members could review and vote if appropriate.
