PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
JULY 21,
2004
The regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on July 21, 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, Mayor Peter Voros, Linda DuBois, Robert Ternay, Nicholas Mesiano, Donald Garrison, Sheila Benson and Charles Hughes.
Alternate members present were: Kevin Foster, Christine Seeney, and Tanya Davis.
Members absent were: Kenneth Shelton.
Planning Board Solicitor Gary Salber, Ed Belski for Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer and Secretary Nancy Huster were also present.
JULY 6, 2004
On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Charles Hughes the minutes of the July 6, 2004 meeting were approved as submitted. All were in favor.
BRIAR HILL ESTATES MAJOR SUBDIVISION – 24 RESIDENTIAL LOTS & 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS PROP0SED – BLOCK 104, LOT 40 – ROUTE 40 – PRELIMINARY ESCROW FEE PAID: $5,050.00 / CURRENT BALANCE: $2,812.25
On a motion by Nicholas Mesiano and seconded by Peter Voros the escrow amount required for the application stated above was deemed to be insufficient. An additional escrow fee in the amount of $10,000.00 is required to be submitted by the applicant. All were in favor. Frank Pace abstained.
APPLICATIONS
BRIAR HILL ESTATES MAJOR SUBDIVISION – 24 RESIDENTIAL LOTS & 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS PROP0SED – COMPLETENESS HEARING FOR PRELIMINARY APPLICATION – BLOCK 104, LOT 40 – ROUTE 40 – ATTORNEY; MICHAEL GRUCCIO
Attorney Francis Ruess was present for the applicant. The applicant was not present.
Board member Frank Pace stepped down from the board and did not participate on the decision of this application.
Mr. Reuss stated “there are only a few items that are outstanding”. One item being the notation on the plan of trees 8” or more in diameter. It is the applicant’s intention to complete this requirement for preliminary review. A waiver of this is requested because a footprint for the homes have not been decided upon.
A waiver is also requested from providing an estimate for cost of improvements for the bond.
The board discussed the comments of the Planning Board Engineer’s completeness review letter.
Some board members noted that the 8” trees should be located prior to the location of the homes in order to preserve as many specimen trees as possible.
Mr. Ruess requested the application be deemed complete whereas they would provide the location at the time of preliminary review.
It was the opinion of the Planning Board Engineer and Solicitor that it would be acceptable to waive the location of trees as a completeness issue and require it for preliminary review.
As per the completeness review letter dated February 24, 2004 permeability results were not provided and concerns with impenetrable gravel were noted.
Mr. Salber stated a decision on preliminary approval of this application must be made within ninety days of the date the application is deemed complete.
The applicant proposes to provide a contribution to the Township in lieu of providing 1,500 sq. ft. of open space per lot.
It was noted by Mr. Salber the amount of contribution must be determined and submitted for approval by the applicant’s Engineer.
A board member commented that the amount of contribution would be approved by the Planning Board.
On a motion by Linda DuBois and seconded by Christine Seeney the application was deemed incomplete and the following items are required:
1. All trees 8” or more in diameter must be shown on the plan.
2. Soil logs permeability results are required. Note: The Planning Board Engineer is concerned about impenetrable gravel.
3. The amount of contribution in lieu of open space must be provided by the applicant’s Engineer.
Roll Call Vote: yes - Linda DuBois, Christine Seeney, Sheila Benson, Donald Garrison, Charles Hughes, Nicholas Mesiano and Peter Voros.
No - Robert Ternay and Gregory Hickson
(To be adopted within 45 days of decision)
The following resolutions will be submitted by the Planning Board Solicitor for review and adoption at the next Planning Board meeting.
STEVE PERKINS – FINAL SITE PLAN APPLICATION FOR HARDING HEATING AND COOLING SUPPLY – BLOCK 201, LOT 10, HARDING HIGHWAY GRANTED 7/6/04
DONALD HARKINS – BULK
VARIANCE REQUESTED FOR LACK OF REQUIRED FRONTAGE
(139.59 PROVIDED; 300’ PROVIDED) BLOCK 1102, LOT 60, LOWER MILL ROAD – APPROVAL
GRANTED 7/6/04
WILLIAM LANNING – BULK VARIANCE REQUESTED FOR LACK OF REQUIRED FRONTAGE AND
AREA (2.91 ACRES PROVIDED; 3 ACRES REQUIRED & 150’ PROVIDED; 300’ REQUIRED)
BLOCK 1801, LOTS 36 & 37, ALMOND ROAD – APPROVAL GRANTED 7/6/04
REDESIGNATION OF LANDIS AVENUE - JIM SHUSTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Initial Discussion 2/3/04
No Business
PROPOSED ORDINANCE – SOIL PROTECTION DRAFT PREPARED BY HARRY DARE DISTRIBUTED 4/6/04 – Initial Discussion 2/3/04 – CONTINUED TO JULY 21, 2004
The board reviewed and discussed the proposed ordinance prepared by Harry Dare.
It was determined that fees must be implemented as follows:
Application Fee: $250.00
Escrow Fee Deposit: $1,200.00
Permit: $50.00
On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Frank Pace the soil protection ordinance, checklist, permit and fees are approved by the Planning Board with revisions discussed this date to be completed by the Planning Board Solicitor Gary Salber.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
The Secretary will forward the ordinance to the Township Committee with recommendation for adoption.
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM – ROAD ADOPTED 8/99 –LAST ROAD CLEANING WAS 3/28/04 – next cleaning due 7/04 (four times a year)
No date was scheduled.
No Business.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Sheila Benson and seconded by Linda DuBois. All were in favor.
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Nancy L. Huster, Land Use Administrator