PITTSGROVE
TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
DECEMBER 6, 2005
The
regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on
December 6, 2005 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: Joseph
Lindmeier, Robert Widdifield, Donald Garrison, Charles Hughes, Robert Ternay,
Robert Morse, Peter Voros, Frank Pace and Gregory Hickson.
Alternate member present was: Tom Figlio
Members absent were: Dennis Rambone, Linda DuBois, and Kevin Foster.
NEW
MEMBERS: Robert Morse, Regular Member
Tom Figlio, Alternate
Member
The new members were welcomed by the
Chairman and sworn in by the Planning Board Solicitor.
MINUTES
11/1/05
The minutes of the November 1, 2005
meeting were approved on a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Donald
Garrison. All were in favor.
The Planning Board Solicitor will prepare
the oath of office for each new member.
ESCROW FEE DETERMINATION
DAVID
& JOYCE KRAMER –ESCROW DETERMINATION OF MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 11/19/03 –
BLOCK 1203, LOT 50 – PALATINE ROAD – PAID: $4,000.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $385.19
On a motion by Joseph Lindmeier and seconded
by Charles Hughes the escrow for this application was deemed to be sufficient
at the current time. All were in favor.
CALIBER
FARMS, LLC – ESCROW DETERMINATION OF MINOR
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 8/29/05 – BLOCK 901, LOT 9 – LAWRENCE CORNER
ROAD – PAID: $1,200.00, CURRENT BALANCE: 523.50
On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by
Joseph Lindmeier the escrow for this application was deemed to be insufficient
and additional fees are required as follows: Additional escrow due; $1,200.00,
escrow due for variance; $1,000.00 and application fee due for variance;
$150.00. All were in favor.
ROBERT
MORSE – ESCROW DETERMINATION OF BULK VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED POLE
BARN NOT MEETING REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS – BLOCK 1503, LOT 49 – CEDAR ROAD
- CURRENT BALANCE: $1,000.00
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded
by Charles Hughes the escrow for this application was deemed to be sufficient.
All were in favor.
530
PORCHTOWN ROAD, LLC, LICCARDELLO, RICK ESCROW
DETERMINATION– MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY APPLICATION SUBMITTED
9/30/04 BLOCK 802, LOT 46, CENTERTON
PORCHTOWN ROAD (12 NEW LOTS PROPOSED) ATTORNEY: BARRY LOZUKE – PAID: $4,500.00,
CURRENT BALANCE: $17.00
On a motion by Charles Hughes and seconded by
Frank Pace the required escrow for this application was deemed to be
insufficient and an additional $3,500.00 is required. All were in favor.
APPLICATIONS
DAVID & JOYCE KRAMER – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MAJOR
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 11/19/03 – BLOCK 1203, LOT 50 – PALATINE ROAD
(62.11 ACRES – 4 LOTS PROPOSED)
The applicants David and Joyce Kramer
were present with no other representatives.
The board discussed the Planning Board
Engineer’s review letter dated November 30, 2005 recommending the application
be deem complete.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and
seconded by Frank Pace the application was deemed complete.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
CALIBER FARMS, LLC – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MINOR
SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 8/29/05 – BLOCK 901, LOT 9 – LAWRENCE CORNER
ROAD
Craig Kugler, attorney for the applicant
was present for the applicant.
The board discussed the Planning Board
Engineer’s review letter dated November 4, 2005
Mr. Kugler presented checklist “I”, a
certified property owners list and the additional escrow fees and application
fees as required.
On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by
Robert Widdifield the application was deemed complete with waivers granted from
the requirements of checklist “A”, item 9 and checklist “D”, item 8.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
ROBERT
MORSE – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF BULK VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR
PROPOSED POLE BARN NOT MEETING REAR AND SIDE YARD SETBACKS – BLOCK 1503, LOT 49
– CEDAR ROAD
The applicant Robert Morse was present with
no other representatives.
The board discussed the Planning Board
Engineer’s review letter dated November 7, 2005.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and
seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the application was deemed complete with waivers
granted from the requirements of checklist “A”, item 10 and checklist “I”, item
5.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
530
PORCHTOWN ROAD, LLC, LICCARDELLO, RICK – MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY APPLICATION HEARING
- APPLICATION SUBMITTED 9/30/04 BLOCK 802, LOT 46, CENTERTON PORCHTOWN ROAD
(12 NEW LOTS PROPOSED) ATTORNEY: BARRY LOZUKE
Present for the application was attorney
for the applicant, Barry Lozuke, Albert Newman, Consulting Biologist, and Steve
Filappone, Engineer.
Steve Filappone presented the subdivision
plan, sheet 2 of 10, being exhibit A1 and the landscape plan, sheet 6 of 11,
exhibit A2.
He noted that the storm water management
plan has changed since the completeness meeting and the basin is now on a
separate lot to be maintained by the homeowners association.
Mr. Filappone noted that every tree on
the property has been located and the in regards to the open space requirement,
20 acres have been set aside for open space with half of that planned for
recreation. The applicant is open to the board’s suggestions for use of the
open space (preserved land).
Mr. Newman noted that he reviewed the
letter from the Environmental Commission. He commented that he walked the
property and is of the opinion that there would be no impact of endangered
species.
Fire Official, Charles Hughes stated his
concerns that fire breaks should not be located in the center of the
development but rather at the edge of the development.
William Horner is of the opinion that the
RSIS allows Municipalities to control the layout of the street.
It was noted that a letter was received
from Pittsgrove Township Schools regarding a single bus stop for the
development.
Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer
suggested that the road should be widened in the area of the bus stop for parents
parking.
The board addressed their concerns with
emergency vehicle access to the proposed homes.
On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by
Donald Garrison the board called a five minute recess. All were in favor.
On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by
Joseph Lindmeier the meeting was resumed. All were in favor.
Some members were concerned with the
location of homes on the lots.
It was the Planning Board Solicitors’
opinion that the board could require homes to be built in a specified building
envelope.
Some members express concern with the
location of the existing home and buffer zones.
Mr. Lozuke will consult with Mr.
Liccardello regarding removal of the existing home.
Mr. Lozuke expressed the applicants
desire to have the flexibility to determine if a sales trailer was necessary at
a later date.
The applicant was informed that a site
plan is required for a sales trailer.
Scott Kinsing was sworn in and stated
that he agrees with all of Mr. Luzukes’ representations.
The Chairman opened the meeting to the
public for questions and comments.
Herbert Wegner, Chairman of the
Environmental Commission and Agricultural Advisory Committee stated that he is
working with the state to preserve this farm noting it is currently being
appraised.
Mr. Wegner addressed the open space issue
stating that it was never the townships intent to cut down trees to make active
recreation and his opinion is that the Township should never take open space
and relieve the owners of taxes.
He also noted this property adjoins and
is contiguous with 1000 acres of forested land and streams are within ¼ mile
from this property.
Debra Turner Fox stated this plan is not
within the vision of Pittsgrove Township and trees should not be cut down for
active development.
She feels the application needs more
detailed environmental studies and would like the applicant to work with the
Shade Tree Committee.
Brian Fox stated he opinion that the
board should stay with the rules of the ordinance.
Mr. Newman commented that he has not
reviewed the Townships Environmental Inventory.
Kevin Garrison, member of the
Environmental Commission noted he has seen Coopers Hawks across the street
within 1000’ and heard a Barred Owl.
Mr. Garrison also expressed his concerns
with the current study and that an environmental assessment should not be based
on a two hour walk through the woods and the board should order another
assessment.
Owls were heard by Mr. Garrison in the
spring on his property which is 1000’ away from this proposed development.
Robert Morse submitted a list of
endangered species from NJDEP.
The Chairman closed the public portion of
this hearing.
The Planning Board and Barry Lozuke,
attorney for the applicant agreed to continue the application at a time within
60 days from this date. New public notice will be provided by the applicant.
RESOLUTIONS
NO
BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
REXAMINATION OF MASTER PLAN DUE YEAR 2006
ESTABLISH
DATE TO MEET WITH TOWNSHIP PLANNER, SALLY BIRDSALL
This issue is deferred until a meeting in
the New Year.
COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
SHADE
TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES
CURRENT
STATUS: DRAFT PREPARED BY WILLIAM HORNER AND MARK BRUNERMER TO BE REVIEWED BY
ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE REVIEW
(Ordinance
to be forwarded to Township Administrator by December 2005).
ORDINANCE
REVIEW COMMITTEE SCHEDULED TO MEET 12/6/05 AT 6:00 PM
The ordinance review committee met from
6:00 pm to 7:15 pm.
CLUSTER ORDINANCE
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING ORDINANCE REVISION RE:
MANDATORY RESIDENTIAL CLUSTERING IN RR-RURAL RESIDENCE ZONING DISTRICT (SENT
BACK FOR REVIEW BY PLANNING BOARD DECISION AT 11/1/05 MEETING
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM – MCKISHEN ROAD – LAST CLEANING WAS 8/7/05
The above ordinances will be presented
for approval at the next regular Planning Board meeting.
Mayor Voros commented that McKishen road
was inspected and was clean.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF REQUIRED)
No Business
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned on a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Pete Voros. All
were in favor.
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Nancy L. Huster
Land Use Administrator