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MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
7:30 PM Start
195 Changebridge Road, Montville
Municipal Building
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10, 2011
No New Business to be
Conducted Past 10:00PM
ROLL CALL
Mr. Maggio – entrance noted Mr.
Karkowski - present
Mr. Sandham – present Ms.
Nielson – present
Mr. Lipari – present Mr.
Lewis – present
Mr. Hines – present Mr.
Canning – absent
Mr. Visco – present Mr.
Speciale (alt #1) – absent
Mr.
Tobias (alt #2) – present
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
STATEMENT OF
COMPLIANCE – (STATED)
REPORTS FROM BOARD
LIAISONS:
a) Board of Adjustment – Gary Lewis - No report
given, last meeting cancelled.
b) Board of Health – Lawrence Tobias - No report
given, last meeting cancelled. There is
on going lead testing being conducted at Camp Dawson.
c) Environmental Commission – Victor Canning no
report given.
d) Water & Sewer – Arthur Maggio - No report
given
e) HPRC – John Visco - No report given
f) DRC – Deb Nielson
- No report given
g) Site Plan/Subdivision Committee – Russ Lipari
Chair, Ladis Karkowski, Deborah Nielson & John Visco (alt)
Ms Hunscher reports that the subcommittee
convened on January 20 and heard six (6) waiver applications. Four (4) were change of occupancy of office
tenants. Two (2) were for 321 Changebridge Road for warehouse storage and
Jazzercise, which was tabled until the applicant could reappear before the full
board to discuss improvements to the property include NJDEP approval
post-approval.
h) Economic Development Committee – Jim Sandham,
Deb Nielson. No report given.
i) Open Space Committee – Ladis Karkowski, Russ
Lipari, Deb Nielson & Jim Sandham No report given.
j) Master Plan/COAH 3rd Round –
Ladis Karkowski, Russ Lipari, Deb Nielson
& Jim Sandham - No report given.
k) Cross Acceptance Committee – Ladis Karkowski
& Russ Lipari - No report given
l) Highlands Legislation Review Committee –
Gary Lewis - No report given.
m) Appointment to Fire Department Districts –
Russ Lipari – Towaco, Tony Speciale – Pine Brook and Art Maggio – Montville -
No report given.
PUBLIC
DISCUSSION
Motion made by Ms. Nielson to close the
public session. Seconded by Mr. Hines.
Mr. Lewis questioned if Mr. Omland looked at the warrant
analysis for Rails Steakhouse. Mr.
Omland states he did not. MUTC regulates
the amount of traffic signals that are needed.
He also states that a speed study needs to be completed.
PLANNING BUSINESS
Discussion regarding
planning awards nominations due February 15 (NJ Future and April 1 (NJPO)
On a motion made by
Mr. Karkowski he would like to nominate Rails Steakhouse and Towaco Center
Master plan. Seconded by Mr. Lewis. All
in favor by roll call.
Ms. Hunscher spoke to the Heller Group regarding access to John Henry Drive. They asked for a one month extension until
mid-August.
On a motion made by
Mr. Hines, the CO will be revoked if work is not completed 30 days after
original completion date. Seconded by
Mr. Visco. All in favor by roll
call. Mr. Lewis abstained.
Mr. Maggio Entered 7:55pm
WAIVERS
PMISC11-06
Eisenhauer, Gary – 48 Route 46 – Mr. Eisenhauer is looking to use office
for a call center. The sign will not
change in size, however the color will be green and will go atop the Tae Kwon
Do sign.
Mr. Hines and Mr. Lipari indicated that the existing signage
has been there for many years, and most likely pre-dates the ordinance
requirement for a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
Motion to approve
occupancy and signage made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Hines. Roll Call: Mr. Maggio, Mr. Sandham, Mr.
Hines, Mr. Visco, Mr. Karkowski, Ms. Nielson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Tobias, Mr. Lipari
PMISC11-07 Solar
Center – 26 Chapin Road
There is sufficient parking and it is a change in occupancy.
Motion to approve occupancy
made by Mr. Hines, seconded by Mr. Maggio.
Roll Call: Mr. Maggio, Mr. Sandham, Mr. Hines, Mr. Visco, Mr. Karkowski,
Ms. Nielson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Tobias, Mr. Lipari
PMISC11-08 State Farm– 339 Main Road – Mr. Phil Dattolo,
State Farm agent, states the office will be used as an insurance office. It was formerly ReMax - a real estate office.
He requested that he be allowed signage
that is the preferred State Farm branding of red and white. The ReMax sign was formerly red, white and
blue. The board did not object to his
red and white sign.
Motion to approve occupancy
and signage made by Mr. Hines, seconded by Mr. Lewis. Roll Call: Mr. Maggio, Mr. Sandham, Mr.
Hines, Mr. Visco, Mr. Karkowski, Ms. Nielson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Tobias, Mr. Lipari
INVOICES
Michael Carroll, Esq – Trust for $67.50, $877.50, $67.50,
$33.75, $33.75
Omland Engineering – O/E for : $337.50, $ 405, $168.75;
Trust for $270, $67.50, $101.25, $135, $406.25, $77.50, $135
Burgis Assoc – $506.25, $337.50
Johnson, Murphy – Trust for $135, $120, $310
Motion made by Mr.
Hines to approve, seconded by Mr. Visco, all in favor by voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS
PSPP/FC09-10 Trinity Baptist Church
– 160 Changebridge Road
– Carry to February 24th meeting due to requested revisions by
applicant’s attorney.
PSPP/FC10-10 Pine Brook
Plaza – 5 Bloomfield Ave. Approved January 13, 2011. Eligible: Mr.
Maggio, Mr. Karkowsky, Mr. Sandham, Ms. Nielson, Mr. Lipari, Mr. Lewis Mr.
Hines, Mr. Canning, Mr. Visco, Mr.
Speciale (alt #1), Mr. Tobias (alt #2)
Approval granted –
motion made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Visco. All in favor by roll call vote.
LOI/DEP
NOTIFICATIONS
Mr. Omland states that he will report back to the board limited
to all wetlands applications.
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE
UPDATES
Mr. Carroll reports that the S-1 bill has been
withdrawn.
MINUTES
On a motion made by
Mr. Sandham the minutes of January 13, 2011 were approved. Seconded by Mr.
Karkowsky. All in favor by voice vote.
OLD BUSINESS
Dismissal of PSPP/FC 95-06-10-04 Milan – 13 Hook Mountain Road
Mr. Carroll
indicated that if the application was deemed complete it must be denied without
prejudice. Ms. Hunscher indicated that
to her knowledge the application, which was an amended submission, had not been
deemed complete and therefore could be dismissed.
Motion made by Mr. Sandham to deny and
dismiss application without prejudice.
Seconded by Ms. Nielson. All in
favor by roll call vote.
NEW BUSINESS
PMS/C11-01 Sanders Realty – 441 Route 202 b:81 L 4 –
Retaining Wall
Appearing for the
applicant: Ms. Margaret Miller-Sanders,
Esq. attorney for applicant; Mr. Steve Sanders, applicant, Mr. Nick Agnoli,
Engineer.
Ms. Margaret Miller
Sanders states that the company manufacturers soda syrup. Tractor trailers are currently entering their
property via a driveway that belongs to the neighbor, J. Van Houten Trucking. They are looking to extend pavement area and
build retaining wall to allow for trucks to enter and exit on the Seabreeze
property. They are looking to build retaining wall that is over ten (10) feet
at its highest point.
Mr. Nick Agnoli, PP,
PE testified that driveway would be moved back ten to fifteen feet and curbing
installed along the backside of property.
The retaining wall is designed to hold tractor trailers along the entire
length. Ms. Nielson questioned how much
earth needs to be brought in. Mr. Agnoli
was not certain at this time. He states
that six trees will be removed but will be replaced with eight (8) green giant
trees. There will be a stop sign at the
main entrance.
The applicant agreed
to the following:
- Note height of retaining wall
- Indicated where JCPL easement is
- Soil movement – cubic yards of fill to be
removed to make sure you do not need a soil movement permit
- Clarify location of property lines through
heavy line weight
- Stake the property boundaries prior to
construction
- Install the stop sign and indicate on plans
The board agreed that the
landscaping is sufficient as proposed. The applicant indicated that they were
contemplating a larger renovation to the structure and property at some point
in the future and would prepare and submit more comprehensive site plan
improvements at that time.
Motion made by Mr.
Lewis, Seconded by Mr. Braden to close public session.
Motion to approve made
by Mr. Sandham, Seconded by Mr. Visco to approve Sanders Realty aka Seabreeze
subject to the following conditions: Roll Call: Mr. Maggio, Mr. Sandham, Mr. Hines, Mr. Visco, Mr. Karkowski, Ms.
Nielson, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Tobias, Mr. Lipari
Break 9:23pm
Call back to order 9:30pm
21 Brook Valley
Road/Minoia Residence – HPRC Application
Ms. Hunscher provided a brief overview of the process for
HPRC applications. She indicated that
the applications will be processed by her office and forwarded to the HPRC for
their review. They will then be heard by
the Planning Board.
Appearing for the applicant:
Mr. Nick Minoia.
Mr. Minoia presented full-scale architectural plans, which
were previously submitted to the Land Use Office and also to the HPRC. He states that the roof will be raised and
second floor addition will be completed.
At this time he is asking for permission to demolish the interior only
of the residence and stabilize any beams that are in danger of falling. All plumbing will be removed and house will
be stripped and insulated.
Mr. Maggio left (10pm)
Mr. Lewis questioned if the application had been filed. Mr. Minoia stated that he has filed the
application and submitted the additional requests from the HPRC. He had appeared twice before the HPRC before
he owned the building. If the approvals are not granted the house will remain
as is and only the interior renovations will take place. Mr. Michael O’Brien,
Chair HPRC, and Ms. Fisher, HPRC secretary, representatives from the HPRC, are
concerned that the exterior will be affected by the interior renovations. They had asked that the Planning Board review
the application and not grant Mr. Minoia the right to make interior
improvements until their review was complete.
Motion made by Mr. Sandham, Seconded by Mr. Tobias to allow
Mr. Minoia to do interior changes and demolition of the residence based on his
testimony and that no exterior changes will be made.
Roll Call: Mr.
Sandham, Mr. Hines, Mr. Visco, Mr. Karkowski, Ms. Nielson, Mr. Lewis, Mr.
Tobias, Mr. Lipari
CONCEPTS
2 Changebridge Road
– Concept presentation for proposed modifications of existing signage.
Appearing on behalf of the applicant: Mr. Michael LaHue, property owner. Rensselaer Property Group; John Travers, Butler sign company.
Mr. LaHue testified that there is currently little to no
visibility of the rear building and no tenant signage for the front building,
which is making tenanting the property difficult.
John Travers from Butler Sign testified that the new sign
would be 12 feet 6 inches tall from grade.
There will be no sight issues on the property with the new sign. There would be backlighting installed, which
would require a variance. Mr. Omland
states that the ordinance states that freestanding signs can be no taller than eight
(8) feet. Mr. LaHue states that the colors on the sign will match the
building.
Given the late hour, Mr. Lipari requested that the applicant
return on another occasion to discuss further.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, on a motion made
by Mr. Hines, seconded by Mr. Sandham, the meeting was adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Johansen, Secretary
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