Section 4-501 The purpose for requiring the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is to evaluate the impact of a proposed project on the environmental quality of the project area and adjacent lands. The objective of the EIS is to ensure that development of those areas will protect or enhance the environmental quality of the project area by conserving its natural resources. In reviewing each EIS, consideration will also be given to the effect that the proposed project will have on the immediately adjacent properties as well as upon the entire environs of the Township which may be directly affected by it.

Section 4-502 The Township Board and/or the Township Planning Commission shall require an Environmental Impact Statement for:

1. All development in Environmentally Sensitive areas when three (3) or more acres will be disturbed by development;

2. Any development which, in the opinion of the Planning Commission affects natural features of environmental sensitivity, or of archeological or historical significance which could be damaged or destroyed through alteration or development which is not done according to the requirements of this Ordinance.

Section 4-503 The EIS shall include drawings, graphics, and all of the following data. The Planning Commission may waive one or more of the following requirements if it finds that the particular information is not relevant to the specific project under consideration.

1. Name(s) and address(es) of the applicant(s).

2. Ownership (legal and/or equitable and/or beneficial) of applicants holding the proposed site property.

3. Name(s) and address(es) and professional qualifications of the proposed professional design team members, including the designation of the professional coordinator (or person responsible for the preparation of the EIS).

4. Project description and purpose including a descriptive explanation ofthe project, its nature, location, and purpose.

5. Location of the existing utilities and drainageways.

6. Location and names of public streets, parks, and railroad and utility rights-of-way within or adjacent to the proposed development.

7. General location and dimensions of proposed streets, driveways, sidewalks, pedestrian ways, trails, off-street parking, and loading areas.

8. General location and approximate dimensions of proposed structures.

9. Major proposed change of land including, but not limited to activities such as,
forming new lakes, terracing, excavating and relocating water boundaries.

10. Approximate existing and proposed contours and drainage patterns of the area proposed to be developed showing two (2) foot contour intervals.

11. Sketch(es) showing the scale, character and relationship of buildings, streets and open space.

12. Approximate location and type of proposed drainage, water and sewage facilities. 13. Legal description of property.

14. An aerial photo and contour map showing the project site in relation to the surrounding area of the Township.

15. A general narrative, physical description of the site, including its dominant characteristics, its vegetative character, its present use, and other relevant information.

Section 4-504 The Township Board and/or the Township Planning Commission may require that the EIS include one or more of the following reviews as applicable:

II a. Soil Review - The soil review element shall include a short descriptive summary of the soil types found in the project area and whether they permit the use of septic tanks or require central sewer. Such report may be based

on the "Unified Soil Classification System" as adopted by the U.S. Government Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, January, 1952, or similar recognized U.S. Classification, and such standards for develop ability that have been offered for each environmental area.

b. Sewage Review - This review shalll demonstrate whether on-site septic facilities or central sewer facilities are required for the development, according to the standards of the Northwest Michigan Community Health Agency and Waste Water Division of the Department of Environmental Quality and this Ordinance.

If the development has its own sewage system or can be connected to an approved central sewer system, the review shall state the provisions for requiring all structures to be connected to the system, along with adaptability of any sewer system without impairment to a present or future public system.

2. Natural Hazards Review - This element consists of a resume of such natural hazards as periodic flooding, poor soil bearing conditions, and hazards peculiar to the site.

3. Substrata Review - The substrata review element shall include a descriptive summary of the various geologic bedrock formations underlying the project site. This will include the identification of any known aquifers, their approximate depths and, if being tapped for use, the principal uses to be made of these waters, i.e. irrigation, domestic water supply, industrial.

4. Surface and Groundwater Review - The surface groundwater review shall include the identification of all natural and man-made water features in the project site, and shall include the identification of all known conned and unconfined groundwater aquifers and their approximate water level or water table, and may be correlated with Item 3. Substrata Review. Since the conservation of the natural sources and resources of fresh water in the Township is absolutely essential and must be a prime consideration, this review should quantify the effects of development on the quality of surface and groundwater, particularly with regard to possible degradation of such waters from sewage disposal.

5. Storm Drainage Review - The storm drainage review should clearly indicate how the storm drainage resulting from the proposed development will be handled.

The following aspects must be taken into account in the preparation of the review: a. Consider the location of the development in the natural drainage basins;

b. Consider changes that the development may cause in natural drainage characteristics;

c. Consider the effects of lake storage facilities on controlling storm run-off water retention, and recharging the aquifer;

d. Consider the effects of the development on the characteristics of original groundwater recharge areas;
e. Consider the influences of the proposed facilities on upstream and downstream conditions if along a water body.
6. Erosion Review - This review should show how erosion control shall be achieved and shall illustrate such plans, programs or schemes which may be required by the Antrim County Soil Erosion, Sedimentation and Storm Water Ordinance. At a minimum, plans for compliance with the following minimum standards shall be required for construction and post-construction periods:

a. Surface drainage designs and structures shall be "erosion proof'. Control of the direction, volume and velocities which promote natural growths such as grasses, shall be included in the design in order that drainage waters may be impeded in their flow and percolation encouraged. These designs should include trash collection devices when handling street and parking drainage to trap solid waste and trash.

b. Water course designs should similarly control volumes and velocities to prevent bottom and bank erosion. In particular, changes of direction should be such as to guard against undercutting of banks.

c. Where vegetation has been removed or has not been able to occur on surface areas such as in fill zones, it shall be the duty of the developer to stabilize and control said surface areas to prevent erosion and the blowing of surface materials through the planting of grasses, wind-breaks, etc.

7. Solid Waste Disposal - This review should show proposed methods for disposal of ALL SOLID WASTE using one or a combination of the following methods:

a. Solid waste transfer stations; or

b. Pick-up service by department of public works or by a licensed private waste hauler.

8. Potable Water Review - This review shall describe the source ofpotable water for each residence or other structure for which potable water may be used.

a. A letter shall be obtained from the water utility agency committing delivery of water service prior to issuance of any building permits for the development.

b. Any on-site operation producing excess fresh water must include provisions for the return of the water to the ground water table.

9. Industrial Waste Review - This review shall provide:

a. An air and water pollution efficiency inventory as specified by the US EPA. b. Provision for disposal and handling of liquid, gaseous and solid wastes, and;

c. Provisions for retention and treatment of water used in any industrial or commercial process before being released.

10. Streams and Water Bodies. Review - The proposed design treatment of natural, created or altered streams and other water bodies should be discussed in this review, focusing attention on pre and post development flow rate, capacity, quality (pollutant level), nature and cover of banks and other relevant factors. This review shall ensure that:

a. Effluent will not be discharged into such water bodies;

b. The natural courses of steams etc, are not substantially altered;

c. Adequate means have been taken to trap (by natural vegetation or otherwise) and consume fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicide runoffs;

d. The water bodies will not be so altered as to cause: Siltation
Accelerated Eutrophication
Bottom or bank erosion
Excessive weed or aquatic plant growth

11. Flora and Fauna Review, - This review shall include a listing of the dominant terrestrial and aquatic plant species, as well as the major animal species native to the site, if any. Any unusual plant or animal species which may be considered endangered, or which may be considered unique to the area shall be so identified. This review shall:

a. Describe the effects of the proposed development on the listed species and their habitats, when appropriate.

b. Describe conservation efforts that will be needed to protect areas (such as dunes) from wind or water erosion and the extent to which the development will destroy vegetation that would ordinarily serve to prohibit such erosion.

c. Describe the preservation and proposed use of recreation areas and greenbelt, including conservation measures.

12. Archeological and Historical Resources Review - This review shall include the identification of all historical features (buildings, cemeteries, town sites, battles, Indian mounds, etc.).

In the site inventory, this review will also pinpoint indicators of unique geological formations and/or natural or artificial historical sites. The developer shall be responsible for the appropriate preservation of geographical, topographical or historical features, whether or not sufficiently significant for action (excavation, study, removal or preservation) by local, state or federal agencies.

13. Additional Data - The Township may require such additional data or information as determined necessary in order to make a thorough and exact environmental impact evaluation of the site and the effect of the proposed development.