UPPER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2003 

The regular meeting of the Upper Township Planning Board was held at the Township Hall, 2100 Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m.  The Chairperson advised of the meetings compliance with the Open Public Meeting Notice.  Everyone saluted the flag.

  1. ROLL CALL:  Roll call was taken with the following members present:

 

Robert Caldwell                      Andrew McCrosson
Scott Georgetti                        James Schroder
James Kelly                             Bruce Thompson
                                               Renee Scrocca

  Also in attendance were Daniel Young, Board Solicitor; Paul Dietrich, Board Engineer; Shelley Costa, Board Secretary.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2003 MEETING MINUTES:

  A motion to approve the minutes as submitted was made by Mr. Schroder and seconded by Mr. Thompson.  Those in favor:  Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.

 

  1. APPLICATIONS:

 

    1. STEVEN & TRACEY DECREDICO – BLOCK 567, LOT 14 – CASE# SD 15-02:

  Sketch plat classification for a proposed 3 lot major subdivision at 2003 Route US 9 South, Seaville.

  Kristopher Facenda, Esquire, represented the applicants.  They are requesting a major subdivision since road improvements including a cul-de-sac are proposed.

  The meeting was open to the public.  Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of fact.

  MR. CALDWELL – This is a straightforward application and would be a minor subdivision if not for the road improvements.  There are no variances needed except for the existing dwelling.  The applicant is the contract purchaser.  There was no public comment. 

MR. KELLY – The applicants will comply with the items in Mr. Dietrich’s letter dated February 3, 2003.

  MR. McCROSSON – The applicants are able to prosecute this matter as contract purchasers of Block 567, Lot 14.  They are represented by Kristopher Facenda, Esquire.  The maps dated 7/11/02 are incorporated as fact.  The single-family dwelling is an existing non-conforming structure.  The non-conforming bulk requirements will not be impacted or alleviated by the subdivision.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Georgetti and seconded by Mr. Schroder, to classify the subdivision as a major and waive the completeness review for preliminary and final approval.  Those in favor:  Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca. 

    1. FRED DALEY / DALEY’S PIT – BLOCK 453, LOT 3 – CASE# PB 01-03:

 

Preliminary and final site plan approval for the continuation of their mining operation on Route 610, Petersburg.

 

Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Thompson stepped down during this application.

 

Frederick Daley, Main Road, South Seaville and Stephen Daley, Professional Engineer, were sworn in. 

 

Mr. Dietrich stated that he has performed a site inspection at the property with Mr. Daley.  He has requested two minor plan revisions.  He has been operating in compliance with the township ordinance during the last two years.  He does recommend that the applicant make a better effort to keep the sand off of the road. 

 

Stephen Daley testified they would comply with the engineer’s letter dated 1/16/03. 

 

Frederick Daley testified that the road is swept by hand whenever there is a spill or sand in the road.  He will make a better effort to keep the road clean.  Precautions are made to keep the atv and motorcycle riders off the property.  The old equipment on site is still used for the operation or is utilized for parts. 

 

The meeting was open to the public.  Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of facts.

 

MR. KELLY – Frederick Daley owner of Daley’s Pit on Route 610, is requesting site plan approval.  There was no public comment.  

MR. McCROSSON – The applicant is here to speak on his own behalf along with his son Stephen Daley, P.E.  Mr. Dietrich has performed a site inspection and observed no violations.  Stephen Daley has acknowledged receipt of Mr. Dietrich’s letter. The applicant will comply with the comments contained in the letter. 

MR. SCHRODER – The applicant has always run a respectable operation. 

 

 

A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Kelly, to grant preliminary and final site plan approval and make a favorable recommendation to Township Committee for the continuation of the applicant’s mining license, with the standard conditions. Those in favor:  Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Scrocca.

 

    1. JOHN FEDERICO / FAIR INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP – BLOCK 560, LOTS 2 & 3 – CASE# PB 02-03:

 

Final site plan approval for 2 commercial buildings on Route 9 in Seaville.

 

John Federico, Villanova, PA and Charles Kona, P.E., were sworn in.  Mr. Kona testified that the applicant received an extension of site plan approval on December 19, 2002. 

 

There was discussion concerning the area designated as storage on the site plan.  Mr. Dietrich stated that the storage area is not be used for off site storage only as ancillary and accessory storage to the office/retail uses in the front building. 

 

The meeting was open to the public.  Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of facts.

 

MR. McCROSSON – The applicant is John Federico t/a Fair Investment Partnership.  Mr. Federico has received a one year extension of preliminary site plan approval.  Mr. Kona, P.E., is also present.  The site plan revised 11/4/02 is incorporated as fact.  There are no variances requested.  The rear building will not be utilized for public storage but only as an ancillary storage to the front building. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Schroder and seconded by Mr. Kelly, to grant final site plan approval with the standard conditions and that all prior conditions continue.  Those in favor:  Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.

 

  1. DISCUSSION:

 

Mrs. Scrocca announced that Daniel Young would be leaving the board to become the Township Solicitor.

 

A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Kelly to nominate Dean Marcolongo as Board Solicitor beginning March 1, 2003.  Those in favor:  Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.

 

Mr. McCrosson commended Dan Young for the services he has performed for the board.  He has been an outstanding Solicitor.  His guidance and dedication has helped to create a respectful knowledgeable board.

 

  1. RESOLUTIONS:

 

    1. ROBERT BREUNIG – BLOCK 561, LOT 14 – CASE# PB 19-02:

A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and approved. 

    1. CEDAR VILLAS, INC. – BLOCK 453.10, LOTS 14 & 337.01 – CASE# SD10-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and approved. 

    1. CURRAN AND WALSH – BLOCK 860, LOTS 2, 3 & 4 – CASE# SD17-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and approved.

    1. RICHNAN GROUP, LLC – BLOCK 453, LOT 98.01 – CASE# SD16-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. McCrosson, and approved. 

    1. THOMAS TOWER / ADVANTAGE RENTAL CENTER, INC. – BLOCK 453, LOT 181 – CASE# PB 16-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and approved.  Abstain:  Thompson, Scrocca.

 

    1. TUCKAHOE SAND & GRAVEL COMPANY, INC. – BLOCK 247, LOTS 4,9 & 10 BLOCK 248, LOTS 1 – 8 AND BLOCK 249, LOT 1 – CASE# PB 18-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. McCrosson, and approved.  Abstain:  Thompson.

    1. GEORGE WELKER – BLOCK 826, LOT 4 – CASE# SD 18-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. McCrosson, and approved. 

 

    1. THOMAS TOWER / ATLANTIC MASONRY SUPPLY, INC. – BLOCK 549, LOT 111, 127, 128, 129 AND BLOCK 565.03, LOTS 55.02, 56 & 57 – CASE# PB 17-02:

  A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and approved.  Abstain:  Caldwell, Thompson, Scrocca.

    1. THOMAS TOWER / ACTION SUPPLY, INC. – BLOCK 549, LOTS 132 – 136 AND BLOCK 565.03, LOT 54 – CASE# PB 15-02

 

A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and approved.  Abstain:  Caldwell, Thompson, Scrocca.

    1. CHERYL DOWNEY – BLOCK 414, LOT 4.03 – CASE# SD 14-02:

A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and approved. 

    1. OCEAN CITY HOME BANK – BLOCK 733, LOTS 9 – 11 AND 20 – 26 – CASE# PB 13-02:

A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Caldwell, and approved.  Abstain:  Scrocca.

    1. JOHN FEDERICO t/a FAIR INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP – BLOCK 560, LOTS 2 & 3 – CASE# PB 05-03:

A motion to adopt the above was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and approved.  Abstain:  Scrocca. 

  1. BILLS:

A motion to pay the bills was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. McCrosson, and approved.

  1. ADJOURNMENT:

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and approved.  The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:20 p.m.

Submitted by,

 

Shelley Costa

Board Secretary