PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP PLANNING
BOARD
MARCH 1, 2005
Meeting Time: 7:30 pm 10:00 pm
The regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on March 1, 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: Gregory Hickson, Mayor Peter Voros, Donald Garrison, Sheila Benson and Robert Widdifield.
Alternate members present were: Dennis Rambone and Christine Seeney.
Members absent were: Frank Pace, Charles Hughes, Kenneth Martin, Joseph Lindmeier, Robert Ternay and Kevin Foster.
Planning Board Solicitor William L. Horner, Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer and Secretary Nancy Huster were also present.
FEBRUARY 16, 2005
FEBRUARY 23, 2005 (SPECIAL MEETING LANDIS AVE. REDEVELOPMENT AREA)
The above minutes will be forthcoming.
PITTSGROVE INVESTMENT GROUP/HARRY RENWICK MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY APPLICATION, BLOCK 901, LOT 11 REQUIRED ESCROW: $3,000.00, CURRENT BALANCE: $1,500.00
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Christine Seeney the escrow fee required for the above application was deemed to be insufficient and shall be increased to bring the balance to the amount of $5,000.00. All were in favor.
APPLICATIONS
PITTSGROVE INVESTMENT GROUP/HARRY RENWICK MAJOR SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY APPLICATION, BLOCK 901, LOT 11
COMPLETENESS REVIEW ONLY
Attorney John Hoffman, Steven Filippone, PE, and an owner Frank Marone were present for the application.
The board reviewed the application for completeness and noted incomplete items.
The applicant agreed to provide a certification of property owners, which was not submitted with the application.
The applicant questioned the board on the requirement to provide open space and what the Township wants.
The board recommended that the applicant seek the opinion of the Environmental Commission, Recreation Committee and Shade Tree Committee.
The applicants attorney, John Hoffman will send a letter to Bill Horner waiving the time requirements for the board to make a decision on the application should the board deem the application complete this date.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Donald Garrison the application was deemed complete with the following waivers granted:
1. Checklist D, Item B-9
A waiver is granted from providing recreation facilities and dedication of open space. These conditions are to be provided with technical review.
2. Checklist D, Item B-10
Protective covenants or deed restrictions are waived. These conditions are to be required with technical review, if applicable.
3. Checklist D, Item B-11
The requirement that a landscape plan be submitted is waived because the property is heavily wooded.
4. Checklist D, Item B-12
The requirement that a lighting plan be submitted is waived because no new streets are proposed.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
A & B BUILDERS, LLC INFORMAL REVIEW OF CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR SUBDIVISION REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE REQUIRED AGRICULTURAL BUFFER BLOCK 103, LOT 55
The applicants LuAnn Mayne and William Lindmeier Sr. representing A & B Builders were present to obtain the boards opinion of waiving the agricultural buffer in the area of an existing home in order to allow an additional lot to be created.
It was noted by the professionals that the agricultural buffer area could not be included in the required lot area.
Some board members felt that the agricultural buffer ordinance should be upheld and waivers should not be granted in order to create hardships.
NO BUSINESS
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN
Herbert Wegner, Chairman of the Environmental Commission was present to discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan.
Bill Horner explained that a public hearing is necessary requiring public notice at least 10 days prior to the hearing.
It will be investigated prior to the public notice if the plan should be adopted as an appendix to the Master Plan or as a Conservation Element.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Peter Voros the public hearing will be held on March 16, 2005. All were in favor.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
LANDIS AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
SPECIAL MEETING WITH LARRY WAETZMAN AND PLANNING BOARD HELD ON 2/23/05
COPY OF STUDY TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS
PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED
Jim Shuster, Chairman of the Economic Development Committee was present to discuss the Landis Avenue Redevelopment Area and request a hearing by the Planning Board.
The Planning Board Secretary advised the board that the certified list of adjoining property owners was completed by the Tax Assessor, Lisa Perella.
Bill Horner explained that at the public hearing the Planning Board could make a recommendation to the Township Committee but they are not required to do so. Also, the meeting is for public comment and could be carried forward to another meeting for adoption without additional public notice.
On a motion by Christine Seeney and seconded by Peter Voros the public hearing on the Landis Avenue Redevelopment Area will be held on April 20, 2005. All were in favor.
On a motion by Christine Seeney and seconded by Robert Widdifield the meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at one of the following locations. The first choice is Schalick High School Auditorium. The second choice is Olivet School Auditorium. The third choice is the Centerton House (Odd Fellows Hall). All were in favor.
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM MCKISHEN ROAD ADOPTED 8/99 LAST ROAD CLEANING WAS 9/04 next cleaning is scheduled for MARCH 6, 8:30 AM
The board members confirmed the road cleaning date to be March 6, at 8:30 AM. It was noted that the cleaning would be canceled and held on another date if snow were present.
No Business
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Donald Garrison and seconded by Christine Seeney. All were in favor.
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Nancy L. Huster
Land Use Administrator