PITTSGROVE TOWNSHIP
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
August 16, 2006
The
regular meeting of the
Regular
members present were: Joseph Lindmeier, Robert Widdifield, Jacob Mihalecz,
Robert Ternay, Linda DuBois, Mayor,
Regular
members absent were: Charles Hughes
Alternate
members present were: Tom Figlio, William
Wright, Jr., Nicki Quattrone
Planning
Board Solicitor
DESIGNATE ALTERNATES TO VOTE
Due
to the absence of member Charles Hughes, alternate member Tom Figlio was
designated by the chairman to vote.
MINUTES
August 1, 2006
On a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Robert Widdifield the
minutes of the August 1, 2006 meeting were tabled until the next Planning Board
meeting. Vote: All in favor
ESCROW FEE DETERMINATION
Craig Taylor Holdings, LLC – Continuation Hearing on a Bulk
Variance –
Block
503, Lot 9 – Mendes Avenue
Escrow
Paid: $1,850.00 Escrow Balance: $287.50
On
a motion by Robert Ternay and seconded by Tom Figlio the escrow amount
deposited for the above application was deemed to be insufficient and an
additional $1,300.00 deposit is required.
Vote: All in favor
Stephen & Janice Pollock – Hearing on a Minor
Subdivision/Bulk Variance - Block 306, Lot(s) 15 & 16 – 752 Upper Neck Road
Escrow
Paid: $2,850.00 Escrow Balance: $1,550.00
As
recommended by the Planning Board professionals, no additional fees are
required at this time.
Gary Cantrell – Hearing on Bulk Variance -
Block 302, Lot 2 – Corner of Porchtown and Crow Pond Road
Escrow
Paid: $2,100.00 Escrow Balance: $638.75
On
a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Joseph Lindmeier the escrow amount
deposited for the above application was deemed to be insufficient and an
additional $200.00 deposit is required.
Vote: All in favor.
Eatmor Market –Hearing on a Minor
Subdivision/Use Variance/Bulk Variance - Block 2702, Lot 2 – Kenyon Avenue
Escrow
Paid: $3,440.00 Escrow Balance: $2,181.50
As
recommended by the Planning Board professionals, no additional fees are
required at this time.
RE-EXAMINATION OF MASTER PLAN DUE
YEAR 2006
Sarah Birdsall, Planning Consultant was designated to do the
re-examination of the mater plan.
Ms. Birdsall set a baseline of what
her intensions are for the re-examination of the master plan. It is to include some of the following:
·
The major problems and objectives relating to the land development
at the time of the last re-exam.
·
The significant changes in the assumptions, policies and
objectives which form the basis of the master plan and development regulations.
·
Specific changes recommended for the master plan or development
regulations.
The
basic services fro this proposal would include:
·
Re-examination of the Master Plan in conformance with Municipal
Land Use Law, in particular, comprising:
·
A brief review of changed land development c0nditions and
pressures since 2000.
·
Recommending changes in the Master Plan to more clearly lay the
basis for any zoning and Official Map changes the Planning Board may be
considering
·
Coordinate with the Master Plan of the proposed Redevelopment Plan
to be based on the “Redevelopment Area”.
·
Review of recent decisions of the Planning Board in order to check
the Land Use and Development Ordinance for consistency with the Master Plan.
·
Review of the Housing Element in terms of COAH.
This re-examination will include the
year 2000 as well as 2005 census information.
The current master plan is based on 1990 census data.
The plan will include the Township
ordinances as well as zoning regulations that now exist.
Ms. Birdsall also mentioned having the
Planning Board recommendations amended into the plan along with an “Action
Plan” attached to the goals and objectives of the Township.
It was also suggested that a Special Public
Hearing should be scheduled.
The Mayor informed Ms. Birdsall of
some of the specific items that will need to be addressed when doing the
re-examination plan.
APPLICATIONS
Craig Taylor Holdings, LLC – Continuation Hearing on a Bulk
Variance - Block 503, Lot 9, Mendes Avenue - Attorney: Robert Becker, Jr. Esquire
Re: Sally Birdsall-Township
Planning Consultant
The Chairman of the Planning Board,
The Planning Board Solicitor reviewed the purpose of the
continuation of the application.
Sally Birdsall, the Board’s Planning Consultant, was sworn in and
testified. She stated in her report if
the bulk variance was approved, how it would affect the public as well as the
Master Plan.
The applicant is proposing to build a single family residence.
Sandy Mersky was sworn in to testify and gave testimony on the
approval from Salem County for a septic system on the parcel
Robert Becker, esquire for the applicant gave his closing argument
in regards to this application.
The public portion was opened to the public
Valerie Nagy asked if the lot in question was subdivided in 2001
and if it was considered a non conforming lot at the time of purchase. She then inquired about the zoning change
that came into effect in 2002 concerning existing lots which remained in effect
until that section was repealed in 2005. Mrs. Nagy also suggested that the current land
owners of non conforming lots be notified by the Tax Assessor’s Office about
the zoning change effecting existing lots.
There being no additional questions or
comments the application was closed to the public.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield, and
seconded by Tom Figlio the application for the Bulk Variance was denied. Vote:
All in favor.
The Chairman,
Stephen & Janice Pollock – Hearing on a Minor
Subdivision/Bulk Variance - Block 306, Lot(s) 15 & 16 – 752 Upper Neck Road
– Attorney: Howard Melnicove, Esquire
The applicant’s were present with
there attorney Howard Melnicove, Esquire.
The applicant’s own both lots and are proposing
to have the lot lines adjusted as part of a Minor Subdivision.
Mr. Melnicove presented to the
Planning Board members an approved NJDEP Footprint of Disturbance plan for
review for the home on proposed lot 15.
The existing home on lot 16 is outside
the Wetland Footprint of Disturbance limits.
The matter was opened for public
comment.
A
motion was made by
Yes – 3
No -
6
The application was deemed to be
denied because the motion failed to receive the number of votes required to
approve it.
The Planning Board asked attorney Wayne Bober, esquire who was
representing Gary Cantrell and Michael Gruccio, Esquire representing Eatmor
Market for an extension of time for there application to be heard due to the
Planning Board meeting proceeding past the 11:00 pm hour. Both attorneys’s agreed to have their
applicants heard at the next Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 5,
2006, and both consented to a waiver of the deadline for the Board’s decisions
on their applications.
RESOLUTIONS:
Craig Taylor Construction Co., LLC – Block 2201, Lot 18 – Garden
& Crow Pond Road – Approval on Preliminary major Subdivision. Approved 7/19/06.
On a motion by Robert Widdifield and seconded by Frank Pace the
resolution stated above was adopted.
Vote: All in favor
ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE:
A sample of a template was distributed
to the Planning Board members for there review.
Mark informed the Planning Board members that several other Townships
have adopted this dilution model and it has been detested.
The discussion of looking into having
this incorporated into the E.I.S. as a requirement was suggested.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION:
The Chairman informed the Planning
Board of the email that he received from Herb Wegner of the upcoming meeting
for the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission that is scheduled for
September 25, 2006.
SHADE TREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
No information to report at this time.
OTHER BUSINESS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
No information to report at this time.
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR LANDIS AVE:
No information to report at this time.
ADOPT A ROAD PROGRAM:
No information to report at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ( IF REQUIRED):
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business the
meeting was adjourned on a motion by Frank Pace and seconded by Robert
Widdifield. Vote: All in favor.
Barbara Laury
Planning Board, Acting Secretary