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MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES FOR JANUARY 31, 2012
Start time 8:30 a.m.
195 Changebridge Rd. - Main Conference Room
ROLL CALL
Mayor
Tim Braden - present
Mr. Ladis Karkowsky - present
Mr.
Russ Lipari - present
Mr. John Visco
- present
Also present:
Township staff: Meghan Hunscher,
Principal Planner
Chairman Lipari convened the
meeting at 8:31 a.m.
OLD BUSINESS:
There was no old business to
discuss.
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion of PMN/C12-01 Steven Sharpe – 18 Forest Pl – B:
109, L: 5 – minor subdivision with variances
The subcommittee discussed
the application during the completeness period to identify any concerns that
may arise during the public hearing. Ms.
Hunscher explained that there was currently one residence on the lot and the
applicant was proposing a subdivision that would render both lots non-conforming
in terms of area. 5,342 sf is proposed
to be dedicated to the Township for R.O.W. dedication, which reduces the total
lot area. There were other dimensional
variances proposed. The lot is in the
Restricted Area. The members were in
agreement that the development was generally consistent with the neighborhood
and the request for the variance was reasonable especially considering there
was similar development pattern directly across from the subject property. There were no apparent issues, except for drainage,
that were immediately apparent to the subcommittee. The subcommittee indicated that they would
like to review any memos or reports from the Board’s professionals and any
other Township departments, commissions and outside agencies to further inform
the decision making process.
Discussion of PMN/C12-02 Weiss Construction – 2 & 4 Bellows Ln – B:
41, L: 32 – minor subdivision with variances
The subcommittee discussed
the application during the completeness period to identify any concerns that
may arise during the public hearing. Ms.
Hunscher explained that there are currently two residences on one parcel, which
currently conforms to area requirement.
The applicant proposes a subdivision to create two undersized lots in
the Prime Aquifer. The residences would
be rebuilt farther back from their current position. The neighborhood is mixed in terms of lot
sizes. The members had concerns about the impact to the aquifer. The subcommittee indicated that they would
like to review any memos or reports from the Board’s professionals and any
other Township departments, commissions and outside agencies to further inform
the decision making process.
Waiver application for: PMISC12-03 Gencarelli’s – 1 Hook Mountain Rd. – B: 175, L: 3 – B-3
– pizzeria expansion into adjacent unit (900 s.f.) – no change of signage – 5
employees – hours of operation 9am-9pm 7 days a week
The subcommittee discussed
the waiver application for which applicant’s request additional seeing in the
restaurant. Forty (40) seats are proposed. Gencarelli’s owners propose to close
the deli, which they also own, knock down the divider wall to expand the
restaurant. There are currently 25
seats. Ms. Hunscher indicated that the
applicants’ represented to hear that at one time there were 46 seats prior to
the expansion of the kitchen. The
applicants would like to make the business more of a dine-in restaurant and
less of a take-out place, although take-out would still be offered.
The members were concerned
with the on-site parking. The last site
plan was approved in 2001, which is more than seven (7) years ago when the
façade was improved. There are also
concerns about the condition of the parking lot, which appears to be
deteriorated. Also, the area were the
dumpster is located is dirty and a new enclosure is needed.
The waiver was denied and a
site plan is required to allow for additional seating.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further
business to discuss, the subcommittee adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
______________________________
Meghan Hunscher, Principal
Planner
Certified true copy of
minutes adopted at Planning Board meeting of February 23, 2012.
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