PITTSGROVE
TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
SEPTEMBER 6,
2005
The regular meeting of the
Planning Board of Pittsgrove Township was held on September 6, 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, Frank Pace, Mayor Peter Voros, Linda DuBois, Charles Hughes,
Donald Garrison, Robert Widdifield and Joseph Lindmeier.
Alternate members
present were: Dennis Rambone and Christine Seeney.
Members absent were:
Sheila Benson, Robert Ternay, and Kevin Foster.
Planning Board Solicitor
William L. Horner, Planning Board Engineer Mark Brunermer and Secretary Nancy
Huster were also present.
DESIGNATE ALTERNATES TO VOTE
Due to the absence of regular
members, alternate member Christine Seeney was designated to vote.
MINUTES
8/17/05
On a motion by
Robert Widdifield and seconded by Charles Hughes the minutes of the August 17,
2005 meeting were approved as submitted. All were in favor.
ESCROW FEE DETERMINATION
MINOR SUBDIVISION - JACK
WARD – BLOCK 1304, LOT 6 – PALATINE ROAD – ATTORNEY: DAVID RACZENBEK (ONE
NEW LOT PROPOSED) – CURRENT BALANCE:
$537.00
A recommendation to
increase the required escrow fees was made by the Planning Board Professionals.
On a motion by Frank
Pace and seconded by Charles Hughes
the required escrow deposit for this application was deemed to be
insufficient and shall be increased to require an additional deposit in the
amount of $500.00. All were in favor.
SITE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY SALES TRAILER AND SALES SIGN FOR EDGEWOOD ESTATES, “K. HOVNANIAN AT
PITTSGROVE, BLOCK 2006, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 2001, LOT 2.20 – CURRENT BALANCE: $1,574.75
A recommendation to increase
the required escrow fees was made by the Planning Board Professionals.
On a motion by Linda DuBois
and seconded by Charles Hughes the required escrow deposit for this application
was deemed to be insufficient and shall be increased to require an additional
deposit in the amount of $500.00. All were in favor.
APPLICATIONS
MINOR SUBDIVISION - JACK
WARD – BLOCK 1304, LOT 6 – PALATINE ROAD – ATTORNEY: DAVID RACZENBEK (ONE
NEW LOT PROPOSED)
David Raczenbek,
Attorney for the applicant was present requesting approval of the minor
subdivision application.
The Planning Board
Engineer’s letter dated August 17, 2005 was discussed by the board.
The applicant
requested a waiver from planting trees in the agricultural buffer in order to
able to continue to farm in the buffer area.
Planning Board
member Linda DuBois expressed her concerns that should there be a different
owner of the proposed building lot, how will the farming operation be buffered?
Mr. Raczenbek stated
that any new buyer would have the agricultural buffer in place to plant trees
if they desired.
On a motion by Frank
Pace and seconded by Robert Widdifield the minor subdivision creating one new
lot was approved subject to the following:
1.
The
100’ agricultural buffer is required along adjoining farm assessed property.
The planting of trees in the agricultural buffer is waived.
2.
A
grading plan must be submitted to the Construction Office with the building
permit application.
3.
The
new lot numbers must be approved by Township Tax Assessor.
4.
A
driveway opening permit is required from Salem County for any new construction.
5.
The
plan must be revised to show property setbacks in addition to the agricultural
buffer.
6.
Deeds
and Legal descriptions for Lots 6 & 6.01 including the agricultural buffer
must be submitted and approved by the Planning Board Engineer and Planning
Board Solicitor and property corner monumentation must be installed prior to
execution by the Chairman and Secretary.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
SITE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY SALES TRAILER AND SALES SIGN FOR EDGEWOOD ESTATES, “K. HOVNANIAN AT
PITTSGROVE, BLOCK 2006, LOT 1 AND BLOCK 2001, LOT 2.20
Chris Tranchetti,
the applicant’s Builder and Elizabeth Hurtubise, Chief Legal Counsel were
present.
The applicant noted
that the K. Hovnanian sign would replace the Genco Homes sign.
Mr. Widdifield
questioned the applicant regarding the resolution requiring completion of the
storm water system prior to any building permits being issued.
Ms. Hurtibise requested
a three year time period to permit the sales trailer to remain on the lot.
William Horner noted
that the Tri Party agreement was received and signed by all parties.
There were no
comments or questions from the public.
On a motion by Frank
Pace and seconded by Donald Garrison the Minor Site Plan was approved
permitting the placement of a temporary sales trailer on Block 2006, Lot 1
subject to the following:
1.
The
temporary sales trailer and sign must be removed within three (3) years.
2.
Genco
Homes sign must be removed prior to placement of the K. Hovnanian Sign.
3.
Salem
County Soil Conservation approval must be obtained, if required, in addition to
any other approvals that may be required.
4.
All
fees must be paid.
5.
The
plans must be revised as follows:
a.
To
show which improvements are permanent and which shall be removed along with the
temporary trailer.
b.
Proposed
contours/elevations along with a grading plan and drainage information must be
shown.
c.
The
construction of the temporary parking area must be shown on the plan.
d.
Proposed
signage must be shown on the plan.
e.
Any
proposed landscaping must be shown on the plan.
6.
A
performance guarantee and maintenance guarantee must be posted with the
Township in the amount based on N.J.S.A.40:55D-53 and must be approved by the
Township Solicitor.
Roll Call Vote: All were in favor.
RESOLUTIONS
NO BUSINESS
OTHER BUSINESS
COMMITTEES
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
1. LETTER OF CONCERN DATED AUGUST 9, 2005 REGARDING LICCARDELLO
APPLICATION
2. PROPOSED CHANGE TO ORDINANCE 60-53, STREAM SETBACKS DATED
8/12/05
The board acknowledged
receipt of the correspondence and recommendations from the Environmental
Commission.
The secretary
distributed correspondence from the Environmental Commission dated September 6,
2005 regarding their request for Modification to Cluster Ordinance 60-97.
Robert Morse,
Co-Chairman of the Environmental Commission was present and spoke of the
Committees concern that mandatory clustering of housing should also be required
on land in Rural Residential zones.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No Business
SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
No Business
ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
ORDINANCES
CURRENT STATUS: DRAFT PREPARED BY WILLIAM HORNER AND MARK
BRUNERMER TO BE REVIEWED BY ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE REVIEW
(Ordinance to be forwarded to Township Administrator by December
2005).
The ordinance review
Committee met at 6:00 pm this date.
Their next meeting
will be September 21, 2005 at 6:00 pm.
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM – MCKISHEN ROAD – LAST
CLEANING WAS 8/7/05
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