PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
MAY 4, 2004
7:30 PM
The regular meeting of the Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on May 4, 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, Donald Garrison and Charles Hughes.
Alternate members present were: Kenneth Shelton, Jr.
Members absent were: Nicholas Mesiano, Robert Ternay, Sheila Benson, Kevin Foster, Christine Seeney, and Tanya Davis.
Planning Board Solicitor Gary Salber, Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer, Secretary Nancy Huster and Harry Dare, Planner were also present.
DESIGNATE
ALTERNATES TO VOTE
Kenneth Shelton, Jr. was designated as the alternate to vote.
APRIL 21, 2004
The minutes of the April 21, 2004 meeting will be presented at the next Planning Board meeting.
WILLIAM LANNING – BULK VARIANCE, LACK OF REQUIRED AREA AND FRONTAGE –
BLOCK 1801, LOTS 36 & 37 - 1,000.00 PAID (CURRENT BALANCE: $1,000.00)
On a motion by Frank Pace
and seconded by Charles Hughes the escrow fee required for the application
stated above was deemed to be sufficient and shall remain at 1,000.00. All were in favor.
APPLICATIONS
DAVID HUNT – 451 OLIVET ROAD – BLOCK 1304, LOT 15 –
BOARD TO DETERMINE SETBACKS OF PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL AS PER DISTRICT
REGULATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL ZONE
The applicant David Hunt
was present with no other representatives.
The Planning Board
Solicitor explained that there was an oversight when interpreting the setbacks
for the agricultural zoning district.
On a motion by Frank Pace
and seconded by Charles Hughes the construction of a swimming pool as described
will be allowed as long as it meets the required setbacks as listed in the
district regulations. All were in
favor.
WILLIAM LANNING – COMPLETENESS REVIEW ONLY - BULK
VARIANCE, LACK OF REQUIRED AREA AND FRONTAGE – BLOCK 1801, LOTS 36 & 37
The applicant William
Lanning was present with his attorney Gary Thompson.
The board reviewed the
Planning Board Engineer’s letter regarding completeness of the application
whereas the applicant requested waivers of certain items.
On a motion by Frank Pace
and seconded by Linda DuBois the application was deemed incomplete as follows:
1. The plans must be revised to reflect
existing structures within the property and within 200’ of the subject
property.
2. All other waivers requested and listed
on the Planning Board Engineer’s letter dated April 20, 2004 were granted.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
CLIFTON HITCHNER – MINOR SUBDIVISION – WILLOW GROVE ROAD,
BLOCK 202, LOT 57 – LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT APPROVED 4/6/04
On a motion by Frank Pace
and seconded by Linda DuBois the resolution stated above was approved as
written.
Roll Call Vote: All were in
favor.
DAVID & JOYCE KRAMER - MINOR SUBDIVISION - PALATINE ROAD, BLOCK
1203, LOT 50 – ONE NEW LOT APPROVED 4/6/04
On a motion by Linda DuBois
and seconded by Donald Garrison the resolution stated above will be revised to
delete the portion of paragraph 3. which requires the agricultural buffer. All
were in favor.
On a motion by Linda DuBois
and seconded by Donald Garrison the resolution is adopted as revised.
Roll Call Vote: All were in
favor.
HARRY & ARLENE PADDEN –
RAINBOW CIRCLE, BLOCK 1512, LOT 75 – BULK VARIANCE GRANTED 4/6/04 FOR
ADDITION TO HOME THAT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD SETBACKS
On a motion by Linda DuBois and seconded by
Frank Pace the resolution stated above was adopted as submitted.
Roll Call Vote: All were in
favor.
WILLIAM SCHMIDT – ALMOND ROAD, BLOCK 1801, LOT 32 – BULK
VARIANCE GRANTED 4/6/04 FOR ADDITION TO HOME THAT DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIRED
SIDE YARD SETBACKS
On a motion by Linda DuBois
and seconded by Frank Pace the resolution was adopted as submitted.
Roll Call Vote: All were in
favor.
STATE OF NEW JERSEY LETTER DATED 4/21/04
REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPLICATIONS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE CONSTRUCTION CODE OFFICIAL
The Engineer stated that he has not received any further information on this notice.
REDESIGNATION OF LANDIS AVENUE - JIM SHUSTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE – Initial Discussion 2/3/04
A copy of the letter dated 4/29/04 requesting proposals, prepared by Gary Salber, Planning Board Solicitor was distributed to the members.
On a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Pete Voros the RFP will remain as sent. All were in favor.
It was noted that there has been no response to date.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE – SOIL PROTECTION DRAFT PREPARED BY HARRY DARE DISTRIBUTED 4/6/04 – Initial Discussion 2/3/04
Harry Dare was present to discuss the proposed ordinance with the board.
Mr. Dare explained that the application would be a two step process. The first requirement would be permission from the Planning Board and then a permit from the Township Committee.
Frank Pace was concerned with the wording and meaning of “clean fill”.
It was suggested that the checklist should be split into two parts; one for the Township Committee and one for the Planning Board.
A recommendation was made by a board member that the instructions note “the applicant has obtained and is familiar with all pertinent ordinances”.
Herb Wegner suggested the Planning Board obtain a copy of the Franklin Township Soil Ordinance.
A decision on the proposed ordinance was tabled until a meeting in June.
FARMLAND PRESERVATION
Herbert Wegner informed the board that the county freeholders have not made a commitment. They will hold a meeting on May 27, 2004 which will be the deadline.
Mr. Wegner also informed the board that a final contract from Green Acres was sent to Mr. Greenberg for the development titled “The Woods at Pittsgrove” last week.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
Herb Wegner reported that fifteen residents signed up for the committee and the first official meeting will be held on May 25, 2004.
COAH
Harry Dare spoke of the Salem County meeting regarding new allocations for COAH. As noted by the Mayor, Dave Mulford, Township Administrator and Constance Garton, Township Clerk attended that meeting.
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 Business
No Business.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned on a motion by Linda DuBois and seconded by Charles Hughes. All were in favor.
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Nancy L. Huster, Secretary