PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD DECEMBER 1, 2004

Meeting Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

The regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on December 1, 2004 in the Municipal Building Courtroom. The meeting was called to order; compliance with the Open Meeting Act made and Flag Salute was lead by the Chairman Gregory Hickson.

Regular members present were: Gregory Hickson, Frank Pace, Linda DuBois, Robert Ternay, Donald Garrison, Sheila Benson and Charles Hughes.

Members absent were: Mayor Peter Voros, Nicholas Mesiano, Christine Seeney, Kenneth Shelton, Jr., Kevin Foster and Tanya Davis,

Planning Board Solicitor Gary Salber, Planning Board Engineer Mark Bmnermer and Secretary Nancy Huster were also present.

MINUTES NOVEMBER 3, 2004

On a motion by Linda DuBois and seconded by Charles Hughes the minutes of the November 3, 2004 meeting were approved as submitted. All were in favor.

ESCROW FEE

NO BUSINESS APPLICATIONS

DAYTOP VILLAGE OF NEW JERSEY, EVC - USE VARIANCE - BLOCK 204, LOT 3, HARDING HIGHWAY - REHABILITATION/CONY ALES CENT PURPOSE TO EXPAND PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PROJECT - BLOCK 204, LOTS 4 & 5. COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION ONLY

Richard Kcnny₃ Project Manager for Daytop was present along with August E. Knestaut, Attorney and William Roston, Professional Engineer.

The board discussed the Planning Board Engineer's completeness review letter dated November 29, 2004.

On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Donald Garrison the application was deemed complete with waivers granted as follows:

1. Waiver is granted from providing a LOI from NJDEP. The Applicant's Engineer has presented a letter that is acceptable.

2. It is determined that indicating the location and width of all existing or proposed utility easements is not applicable to this project and therefore is waived.

Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

PROFERA HOMES, INC. MINOR SUBDIVISION TO CREATE TWO LOTS FROM ONE EXISTING LOT WITH VARIANCES REQUESTED FOR LACK OF AREA AND WIDTH -BLOCK 1701, LOT 8,0], ELMER-CENTERTQN ROAD

The applicant Paul Profera was present along with his attorney Robert Mintz. Tim Kernaa, Professional Planner was also present. All were sworn in by the Planning Board Solicitor.

Mr Profera testified that most other homes in the area arc on pre-existing non-conforming lots.

Mr. Mintz, submitted a letter from the adjoining property owners, Schalick School Board, stating that they were not interested in selling property.

Tim Kernan reminded the board several times that the proposed non-conforming lots will be the same sizes as other pre-existing lots in the area.

The application was opened to the public for questions and/or comments.

Pittsgrove Township resident Robert Morris stated that he was not in tavor of making an exception to allow two lots.

On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Frank Pace the request for a variance to create two non-conforming lots was denied.

Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

Some board members stated that their reasons for denying the application were; it was not consistent with the master plan and that the existing lot wa$ conforming.

RESOLUTIONS

EVELYN SHEPTOCK - RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING APPROVAL OF A MAJOR SUBDIVISION - PRELIMINARY AND FINAL APPROVAL (ONE NEW LOT) - - BLOCK 303, LOT 32 - UPPER NECK ROAD

On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Charles Hughes the resolution was adopted as written. All were in favor.

OTHER BUSINESS

REDESIGNATION OF LANDIS AVENUE - JIM SHUSTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE - Initial Discussion 2/3/04

Representatives from the Economic Development Committee, Ramona Pontelandolfo and Linda DuBois were present.

Planning Board 12/1/04

Mrs. DuBois explained the letter from Oliver Carley regarding the assessment of Landis Avenue and would like to know if the Planning would be willing to change this area as not totally environmentally sensitive. This designation is needed to make this area readily available for development.In the Cross Acceptance plan the area is listed as environmentally sensitive, Oneadvantage would be State Funding for Development of this area,

A motion was made by Frank Pace and seconded by Robert Ternay to support the request to adjust the proposed redevelopment area to PA4B designation and authorize the chairman to sign the letter requesting same,

Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

Linda DuBois abstained,

COORESPONDENCE FROM STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS - Transfer of development rights program questionnaire

It was board's decision that they are not interested in the program at this time. PLANNING BOARD ENGINEER MARK BRUNNERMER / BRIAR HILL

Mr. Brunnermer discussed the board's condition that the applicant locate all trees in accordance with the minor subdivision checklist,

As per his discussion with Harry Dare, the minor subdivision checklist should not be required for major subdivision applications.

It is the Planning Board Engineer's suggestion for the board to revise this condition of completeness as requested by the applicant.

On a motion by Linda DuBois and seconded by Frank Pace the completeness requirements for Briar Hill subdivision are revised as follows;

1. All trees 15" or larger must be located in accordance with the ordinance and the applicant must meet with the Shade Tree Commission on the site to review the overall site in regards to impact on the proposed area. The requirements pertain to the proposed disturbed areas of the lot.

Roll Call Vote: All were in favor. RESIGNATION OF TOWNSHIP PLANNER, HARRY DARE

The board members discussed the letter of resignation received from Harry Dare, Professional Planner.

On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Frank Pace the Planning Board hereby makes the recommendation for the Township Committee to advertise for a Professional Planner to represent the Township and the Planning Board. All were in favor.

ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM - ROAD ADOPTED 8/99 -LAST ROAD CLEAMNG WAS 9/04 - next cleaning due 12/04 (four times a year)

The next road cleaning is scheduled for Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 8;00 am, REORGANIZATION MEETING DATE

On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Robert Ternay the Pittsgrove Township Reorganization meeting scheduled for January 4, 2005 will be changed as requested by the board secretary. The new date for the Reorganization Meeting is January 10, 2005, at 7:30 pm. All were in favor.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF REQUIRED") NO BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Linda DuBois. All were in favor.

Nancy L. Huster
Land Use Administrator