PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

July 5, 2005

Meeting Time: 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

 

The regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on July 5, 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, Charles Hughes, Donald Garrison, Sheila Benson, Robert Widdifield and Joseph Lindmeier.

 

            Alternate members present were: Robert Ternay, and Kevin Foster. 

 

            Members absent were: Mayor Peter Voros, Kenneth Martin, Dennis Rambone and Christine Seeney.

 

Planning Board Solicitor William L. Horner, Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer and Secretary Nancy Huster were also present.

 

MINUTES

4/20/05

 

            On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Robert Ternay the minutes of the April 20, 2005 meeting were approved. All were in favor. The minutes shall include the survey taken by the Economic Development Committee at the Landis Avenue Redevelopment Area Hearing.

 

ESCROW FEE DETERMINATION

 

CLIFFORD PLUMBER – MINOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 6/6/03 – BLOCK 1503, LOT 79, 80, 81 – HUSTED STATION/CENTERTON ROAD – ESCROW PAID: $2,400.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $798.23

 

            On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Charles Hughes the escrow fee required for the application stated above was deemed to be insufficient and shall be increased to require an additional $2,000.00. All were in favor.

 

DAVID & JOYCE KRAMER – MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 7/19/03 – BLOCK 1203, LOT 50 – PALATINE ROAD – ESCROW PAID: $3,000.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $1,200.19

 

            On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Charles Hughes the current escrow amount was deemed to be sufficient. All were in favor.

 

CRAIG TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – MINOR SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED 2/17/05 – BLOCK 1510, LOT 5 – SOUTHWARK ROAD – ESCROW PAID: $1,200.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $433.50

 

            On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Charles Hughes the escrow fee required for the application stated above was deemed to be insufficient and shall be increased to require an additional $2,000.00. All were in favor.

 

 

 

CHARLES PITT – MINOR SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED 5/22/05 – BLOCK 1101, LOT 40 – CENTERTON ROAD – ESCROW PAID: $1,200.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $1,200.00

 

On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Robert Ternay the current escrow amount was deemed to be sufficient. All were in favor.

 

APPLICATIONS

 

CLIFFORD PLUMMER – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 6/6/03 – BLOCK 1503, LOT 79, 80, 81 – HUSTED STATION/CENTERTON ROAD

 

            The applicant was present with his surveyor, John Bickel.

 

            It was noted by the Planning Board Engineer that the L.O.I. has been provided by the applicant.

 

            On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the application was deemed complete.

 

            Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

 

DAVID & JOYCE KRAMER – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPLICATION SUBMITTED 7/19/03 – BLOCK 1203, LOT 50 – PALATINE ROAD

 

            The applicants David & Joyce Kramer were present along with their Engineer, John Bickel and Design Engineer, Jamie Smith.

 

                        The secretary confirmed that all items required by Schedule “A” Checklist – General Requirements have been submitted.

 

The board discussed the Planning Board Engineer’s review letter dated July 5, 2005.

 

            Reasons for waiver requests, the requirement that the street be dedicated, items to be provided and wetlands issues were discussed.

 

            William Horner suggested that the decision could be made with one motion whereas the required items and waivers could be included rather than voting on each item separately.

 

            Frank Pace made a motion to deem the application incomplete noting only the waivers granted.

 

            The board discussed the need to note the incomplete items.

 

             On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the application was deemed incomplete as follows:

 

            Waivers granted: Schedule D, items 8, 13 & 16.

 

 

 

Incomplete Items which are required: Schedule D, items A, B3, B5, B6 and B11.

 

Roll Call Vote: yes -                 Frank Pace, Joseph Lindmeier, Kevin Foster, Donald Garrison and Gregory Hickson

                        No -                 Robert Ternay, Robert Widdifield, Charles Hughes and Sheila Benson

 

The application was deemed incomplete as noted above.

 

 

CRAIG TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED 2/17/05 – BLOCK 1510, LOT 5 – SOUTHWARK ROAD

 

            The applicant Craig Taylor was present along with his attorney Robert Becker.

 

            Chairman Greg Hickson stepped down from the board and Vice Chairman Frank Pace will temporarily preside over the meeting.

 

            Mark Brunermer advised the board of the “minor” verses “major” subdivision classification in regards to the RSI standards and road improvements.

 

            Bill Horner added that the classification of “minor” is acceptable as long as the applicant is not seeking any cost of road improvements from the Township. If something is discovered during technical review the applicant could be required to submit the application as a “major”.

 

            Mr. Becker explained the reasons for the waivers requested by the applicant.

 

            On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Donald Garrison the application was deemed incomplete as follows:

 

            Schedule “A” item 10 and Schedule D, item C, 8: Wetlands Information and the location of 8” trees are required.

 

            Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

 

CHARLES PITT – COMPLETENESS DETERMINATION OF MINOR SUBDIVISION SUBMITTED 5/22/05 – BLOCK 1101, LOT 40 – CENTERTON ROAD

 

            The applicant Charles Pitt was present with no other representatives.

 

            The board members and applicant discussed agricultural buffers and setbacks requirements.

 

            Some members were concerned with the accuracy of the power line easement location on the drawing submitted by the applicant.

 

            On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Donald Garrison the application was deemed complete with waivers granted from providing Schedule A, item 10 and Schedule D, item 8.

 

 

            Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.

 

            It was noted that an exact location of the Tower Structure and easement could be required during technical review.

 

DONNA STOKES – WAIVER OF SITE PLAN APPLICATION – BLOCK 2504, LOT 16 – LANDIS AVENUE, D & D BARGAIN MALL (PUBLIC NOTICE COMPLETED / APPLICANT’S ATTORNEY REQUESTS MEETING DATE TO BE JULY 20, 2005 WITH NEW PUBLIC NOTICE TO BE SENT AGAIN FOR THAT DATE

 

            The Chairman announced that the application would not be heard and public notice would be sent with a new meeting date.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

RESOLUTION INTERPRETING PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE SECTION 60-61 (EXISTING LOTS) RE: APPLICATION OF PAUL C. and HELEN PLATT

 

            On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Donald Garrison the resolution stated above was approved. All were in favor.

 

OTHER BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

 

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCES

CURRENT STATUS: REVIEW AND PREPARATION BY WILLIAM HORNER AND MARK BRUNERMER

 

            The board discussed location of basins and drainage facilities. Some members felt that basins and drainage facilities should not be located on private property.

 

            SETBACKS AND AGRICULTURAL BUFFERS

 

            Mark Brunermer asked the board for their input on agricultural buffers and if setbacks should be in addition to the agricultural buffer.

 

            Some board members were of the opinion that setbacks have always been in addition to the agricultural buffer and should continue.

 

            William Horner will prepare a draft ordinance also requiring an agricultural buffer for any new construction.

 

            Ordinance revisions were also requested to for required lot area to be excluded from wetlands.

 

            The secretary will email the draft ordinances to all members when received.

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF REQUIRED)

No Business

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Charles Hughes. All were in favor.

 

 

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Nancy L. Huster

Planning Board Secretary