Township of
Fredon
Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
Township of
Fredon
Planning Board
Meeting Minutes
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July 19, 2010 DRAFT |
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rome, Rusnock, Richardson, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey
MEMBERS ABSENT:
PRESENT:
Lyn Aaroe, Esq.
David Simmons, P.E., L.S.
Brigette Bogart, P.P.
Chairman George
Green called the meeting to order at 7:08 P. M. with the statement
that this meeting
is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231,
Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice. If the applicant
is a
partnership or
corporation, there must be representation by an attorney. No new
applications
will be heard after 9:30 P. M. No new testimony will be heard after
10:30 P.M.
Mr. Green invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.
MINUTES
Mr. Rome moved
acceptance of the minutes for the June 21, 2010 meeting as posted and waived
reading. Mr. Rusnock second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome,
Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey.
Opposed, none. So moved.
CORRESPONDENCE
As shown on the
attached agenda.
HEARING OF NEW
CASES
Peter and Marilyn
Southway, Application # 357, Block 1801, Lot 8, Minor Subdivision
Mr. Palombi and
Mr. Green stepped down at 7:11 PM as adjoining property owners.
Mr. Miller stepped
in as Chairman.
Mr. Southway
and David Gommoll were sworn in at 7:12 PM.
Mr. Richardson
stepped in at 7:15.
Mr. Simmons read
into the record his revised report. Mr. Southway and Mr. Gommoll were both
in full agreement. Discussion was held in regard to the flagstaff lot.
Mr. Gommoll explained
the subdivision of Mr. Southway ‘s tract containing a total area of 135.041
acres into two (2) new lots and a remainder, proposed new Lot 8.01 containing
an area of 42.636 acres; proposed new Lot 8.02 (a flag lot) containing
an area of 45.237 acres and remainder Lot 8 containing a total of 47.16
acres.
Mr. Thonnerieux stepped in at 7:21.
Mr. Richardson
made a MOTION to accept the variance on Lot 8.02 for flag stem width.
Mr. Rome accepted.
Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Richardson, Prommel, Miller, Woolen,
McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved.
At this time the floor was opened to the public. There being none, Mrs. Prommel made a MOTION to grant Minor Subdivision approval. Mr. McCaffrey second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Richardson, Prommel, Miller, Woolen, McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved.
Mr. Richardson stepped out of the room.
Gerald E. Melton
and Barbara Melton, Block 1602, Lot 2.01, Third 190-Day Extension
Little discussion
was held.
Mr. Rome made a motion to grant Mr. Melton a Third 190-Day Extension. Mrs. Prommel second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved.
At this time,
a letter from Richard Clark was read regarding a request for Mr. Giordano
to appear before the Board in September. Mr. Miller made a MOTION to carry
Mr. Giordano’s request to September. Mrs. Prommel second. Roll call
vote: In favor,
Rome, Rusnock, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey.
Opposed, none. So moved.
RESOLUTIONS
None
Mr. Richardson stepped back into the room.
At 9:20
P. M. Mr. Richardson made a motion to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION for
reasons regarding a matter of pending litigation. Mr. Miller second. Roll
call vote: In favor, Rome, Rusnock, Richardson, Prommel, Palombi, Thonnerieux,
Miller, Green, McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved. The resolution regarding
the Open Public Meetings Act- Executive Session was read into the record,
noting pending litigation as the subject.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The proposed Fredon playground re-design was discussed.
Upon Motion by
Mr. Miller, with second by Mr. Woolen, members of the Planning Board moved
out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:31 p.m. All in favor. So moved.
ADJOURNED CASES
None
OTHER BUSINESS
None
Ordinance Review
Much discussion
was had. A final copy will be ready for Board review at our regular meeting
in August.
LIAISON REPORTS
Township Committee
No report.
Zoning Board
No report.
Discussion was
held in regard to a liaison replacement. Mrs. Schutte spoke of one Zoning
Board member who expressed interest. She will follow up with this matter.
Environmental
Commission
No report.
There being no
further business before the Board, Mr. Richardson made a motion to adjourn
at 9:42 P. M. Mr. McCaffrey second. All in favor. So
moved.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board
Secretary
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September 29, 2010 DRAFT |
MEMBERS PRESENT: Rome, Richardson, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey
MEMBERS ABSENT: Rusnock, Prommel, Boland
PRESENT: Lyn Aaroe,
Esq.
David Simmons, P.E., L.S.
Brigette Bogart, P.P.
Vice Chairman
Miller called the meeting to order at 7:09 P. M. with the statement
that this meeting
is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975,
Chapter 231,
Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice. If the applicant
is a
partnership or
corporation, there must be representation by an attorney. No new
applications
will be heard after 9:30 P. M. No new testimony will be heard after
10:30 P.M.
Mr. Miller invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.
MINUTES
Mr. Rome moved
acceptance of the minutes for the August 25, 2010 meeting as posted and
waived reading. Mr. McCaffrey second. Roll call vote: In favor,
Rome, Richardson, Palombi, Miller, McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved.
CORRESPONDENCE
As shown on the
attached agenda.
Lyn Aaroe briefly
addressed Giordano (#6). Tom Knutelsky and David Simmons will review this
letter and address it at our next meeting.
RESOLUTIONS
None
HEARING OF NEW
CASES
None
Mr. Thonnerieux
and Mr. Woolen stepped in at 7:25.
Mr. Green stepped
in at 7:35 PM.
HEARING OF ADJOURNED
CASES
Fredon Township
Board of Education, Application # 358, Block 1801, Lot 1, Final Site Plan,
Completeness Determination
Kimberly Lomot,
Esq., introduced herself and explained that the applicant has withdrawn
any request for variance relief. She added that the Fredon Township Board
of Education has addressed the DEP wetland issues and will follow up with
them in the next couple of weeks. The BOE feels confident that the issues
will be resolved to their liking, thus moving this project forward.
David Foreman,
(Foreman Architects and Engineers) and Sal Constantino, (Superintendent)
were sworn in.
David Foreman
explained that the FBOE is seeking to relocate the existing play area due
to the installation of electrical lines above the former play area. The
parking area will be moved to the south side of the school, near the rear
of the building.
Sal Constantino
spoke of a meeting he had with the Sussex County Planning Board with regard
to the proposed fire access lane. Virgil Rome, Chief of Fredon Volunteer
Fire Company, explained that the access lane is not needed because there
is ample room in
the back parking lot to get the trucks in and out. Mr. Richardson concurred. Mr. Rome suggested that they make the parking lot a one-way, counter clockwise.
David Simmons read his report into the record. The applicant has agreed and or will comply with the changes presented in Mr. Simmons report.
Mr. Richardson made a MOTION to deem Application #358 Complete. Mr. Woollen second. Roll call vote: In favor: Mr. Rome, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Palombi, Mr. Thonnerieux, Mr. Miller, Mr. Woolen and Mr. McCaffrey. Opposed: none.
Mr. McCaffrey expressed his thoughts on this project. Mr. Constantino recounted that the FBOE reached a settlement with PSE&G to move the Right-of-Way further away from the school and to have the play area be moved to a safer spot on the grounds of the school. He further added that no financial burden for this move will fall on the FBOE. Mr. Constantino elaborated on the use of the playground. He explained that the current equipment will be re-installed, along with new equipment being added. In the future they will add landscaping to further hide the playground.
Chairman Green opened up the floor for discussion. None was had.
Mr. Richardson made a MOTION to grant Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval, subject to DEP approval. Mr. Palombi second. Roll call vote: In favor: Mr. Rome, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Palombi, Mr. Thonnerieux, Mr. Miller, Mr. Woolen and Mr. McCaffrey. Opposed: none.
Mr. Miller stepped down as an adjourning property owner at 8:15.
Rich Tuttle, a Fredon Township resident who is President of Bear Brook’s Home Owners Association, asked to be heard. Mr. Tuttle voiced his concerns regarding many issues at BB: gas tanks too close to homes, releasing of bonds, etc. Discussion ensued. Mr. Aaroe asked Mr. Tuttle to address these concerns in a letter to the Township. Mr. Tuttle agreed.
Mr. Miller stepped back in at 8:40.
At 8:45 P. M. Mr. Thonnerieux made a motion to enter into EXECUTIVE SESSION for reasons regarding a matter of pending litigation. Mr. Miller second. Roll call vote: In favor, Rome, Richardson, Palombi, Thonnerieux, Miller, Green, Woolen, McCaffrey. Opposed, none. So moved. The resolution regarding the Open Public Meetings Act- Executive Session was read into the record, noting pending litigation as the subject.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Martin/High View meeting with the DEP was discussed.
Upon Motion by
Mr. Miller with second by Mr. Thonnerieux, members of the Planning Board
moved out of EXECUTIVE SESSION at 9:15 p.m. All in favor. So
moved.
ADJOURNED CASES
None
OTHER BUSINESS
Brigette Bogart
reviewed final revisions/changes to the zoning ordinances. The ordinances
will be distributed to the TC at their next meeting.
LIAISON REPORTS
Township Committee
Mr. Richardson
spoke that he is looking forward to the First Reading of the ordinances.
Zoning Board
No report.
Environmental
Commission
Mr. Palombi addressed
the PSE&G lines that are proposed to be coming through parks and trails
and the negative impact they could bring.
There being no
further business before the Board, Mr. Green made a motion to adjourn at
9:40 P. M. Mr. Woolen second. All in favor. So moved.
Respectfully submitted,
Lori Schutte
Planning Board
Secretary