June 21, 2006
The regular meeting of the
Regular members present were:
Joseph Lindmeier, Linda DuBois, Peter Voros, Robert Ternay, Robert Widdifield,
Members absent were: Charles Hughes
Alternate members present
were: William Wright, Jr.
Alternate members absent
were: Kevin Foster, Tom Figlio, Dennis
Rambone
Planning Board Solicitor
William L. Horner, Planning Board Engineer, Mark Brunermer and Recording Secretary
Barbara Laury were present.
MINUTES
The minutes of the
On a motion by Robert Ternay
and seconded by Frank Pace the minutes of
ESCROW FEE DETERMINATION
A&B Builders - Minor
Subdivision - Block 103,
Escrow Paid: $1,444.00 Escrow Balance:
$724.50
As recommended by the Planning
Board professionals, no additional fees are required at this time.
Nolan & Devorah Helig –
Minor Subdivision – Block 601, Lot 9,
Escrow Paid: $1,200.00 Escrow
Balance: $172.50
On a motion by Robert Terney
and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the escrow amount deposited for the above
application was deemed to be insufficient and an additional $1,400.00 deposit
is required. Vote: All in favor
The Bank – Major Site Plan - Preliminary
Hearing – Block 3303,
Escrow Paid: $5,130.00 Escrow
Balance: $2,268.75
As recommended by the Planning
Board professionals, no additional fees are required at this time.
Bradford Foster – Concept Plan
– Block 903, Lot 26,
Escrow Paid: $500.00 Escrow
Balance: $500.00
As recommended by the Planning
Board professionals, no additional fees are required at this time.
APPLICATIONS
A&B Builders
- Block 103,
The applicant LuAnn Mayne and Ross
Livitski, Esquire were present to obtain Minor Subdivision approval.
Planning Board member Joseph
Lindmeier stepped down from the board and did not participate.
The board discussed the
Engineer’s Technical Review letter dated
Frank Pace asked if the proposed
driveway entrances would have to be deferred to the County Planning Board for
approval.
On a motion from Frank Pace and
seconded by Robert Widdifield to approve the application Minor Subdivision with
conditions. Vote: All in favor. Roll call
Planning Board member Joseph
Lindmeier resumed his position on the board.
Nolan & Devorah Helig - Block 601,
Minor Subdivision Completeness Determination, Attorney:
Bennett Bardfeld, Esquire
The applicant was present with
his attorney Bennett Bardfeld, Esq.
The applicant’s attorney
addressed to the board that the current buyer of the adjoining property had
backed out of the sale. The Helig’s do
not have any buyers of the proposed property (lot 9.01) as of yet.
The board discussed the
Engineer’s Completeness Review letter dated
Comments were made on the
Completeness Review letter regarding the issue of locating the 8’’ trees on the
proposed property. The lawyer for the
Helig’s advised the Planning Board that those trees could not be identified at
this time due to the buyer backing out of the sale.
The Planning Board informed the
Helig’s that Public Notice is required for this application
On a motion by Frank Pace and
seconded by Bob Ternay, the application was certified complete with the
applicant submitting Checklist “A” Item #10 and Checklist “D” Item #8 from the
Completeness Review letter from the Township Engineer dated June 9, 2006. Vote:
All in favor. Roll call
The Bank - Block
3003,
Mary Traum, Senior Vice
President of Branch Administration, Lou Joyce, Professional Planner, the Professional
Engineer along with Ross Livitski, Esquire were present to obtain Preliminary
approval for a Major Site Plan.
Planning Board members, Mayor,
Peter I. Voros and Linda DuBois stepped down from the board and did not
participate.
The Planning Board members
advised the applicant that due to two (2) planning board members stepping down
that the use variance approval will need five out of the six member’s approval. The decision was to continue with the
application.
The applicant for The Bank is
requesting to build a new branch at the currently located branch that
exists. The end result will be having a
new structure built and demolishing the pre existing bank that stands.
The applicants also submitted a
sketch of the proposed
The applicant is requesting to
create the 30 required parking spaces into two (2) phases. Phase I will include nineteen (19) parking
spaces being completed while the existing building is in use. Phase II will include the additional eleven
(11) parking spaces required while the new facility is up and running.
The Professional Planner
informed the Planning Board members that this project does not affect the
Master Plan of Pittsgrove Township. The professional planner representing The
Bank also stated that it would comply with the current Storm Water Management
Plan that is in place. The Township
Engineer asked the Planner to submit a Storm Water Management Plan for
review.
Greg Hickson announced if there
were any questions or comments from the public.
Mr. Carmen Catalana stepped up
to be sworn in by the Township Attorney.
Mr. Catalana gave a brief
description of how he obtained the land that is around the perimeter of the
Bank. His concern was alerting the
Township of the traffic situation on the corner of Keyon and
Greg Hickson informed Mr.
Catalana that this should be something that D.O.T. should address.
The public portion of this
applicant was adjourned. There was no
more participation from the public.
On a motion by Frank Pace and
seconded by Bob Ternay the applicants request for variances be approved. Vote:
All in favor. Roll call
On a motion by Frank Pace and
seconded by Bob Ternay the applicant’s request for preliminary approval for a
major site plan, bulk and use variances was approved with requested waivers and
conditions as recommended by the Planning Board Solicitor. Vote:
All in favor. Roll call
Planning Board members Peter I.
Voros, Mayor and Linda DuBois resumed their position on the board.
Bradford Foster
- Block 903,
Mr. Foster explained to the
Planning Board members of his intentions he had with the property. He may apply for a variance in order to sell
a lot to his son.
RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEES
ORDINANCE
REVIEW COMMITTEE
ENVIRONMENTAL
COMMISSION
SHADE
TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
OTHER BUSINESS
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
REDEVELOPMENT
REXAMINATION OF MASTER PLAN DUE YEAR 2006
Sally
Birdsall Proposal was distributed to the Planning Board members for comments
for the July 5, 2006 meeting.
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM
No information to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF REQUIRED)
On a motion by Frank Pace and
seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the motion to Authorize Executive Session to discuss
pending litigation was approved and read.
Vote: All in favor.
Minutes of the Executive
Session will be made available for public review with respect to matters
involving litigation after said litigation has been resolved and all periods of
appeal have expired and with respect to other matters within (90) days.
On a motion by Greg Hickson and
seconded by Robert Widdifield, the meeting was reopened to the public.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business
the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Linda
DuBois. Vote: All in favor.
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Barbara Laury
ActingPlanning Board Secretary