UPPER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 17, 2003
The regular meeting of the Upper Township Planning Board was held at the Township Hall, 2100 Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg, New Jersey. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The Open Public Meeting Notice was read into the record. Everyone saluted the flag.
William Brown Andrew McCrosson
Robert Caldwell James Schroder
Scott Georgetti Bruce Thompson
James Kelly Renee Scrocca
Also in attendance were Dean Marcolongo, Board Solicitor; Paul Dietrich, Board Engineer; Shelley Lea, Board Secretary.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Mr. Thompson. Abstain: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti.
Application is for a one year extension of preliminary approval of a proposed 72 lot major subdivision at Clayton Drive, Seaville.
Mr. Schroder stepped down during discussion and voting on this application.
Arthur T. Ford, III, Esquire, represented the applicant. Preliminary approval was granted in April 2000. They have not yet received their C.A.F.R.A. approval. They have submitted a report to C.A.F.R.A. of a study they had performed to determine if certain endangered species were present on the site. The tests proved there are no endangered species.
A copy of a memo from the Seaville Volunteer Fire Company was given to Mr. Ford. The memo will be addressed at another time.
The meeting was open to the public.
James Schroder, 98 Corson Tavern Road, Seaville, was sworn in. He has concerns about the buffer that was agreed to at the last meeting.
The board was asked to give finding of facts.
MR. KELLY – The property is located at Clayton Drive and Corson Tavern Road. The plans are dated March 11, 1999. They are applying for a one year extension. They are requesting an extension since they do not have their CAFRA approval. James Schroder discussed his concerns in regards to a buffer.
MR. GEORGETTI – The applicant’s attorney was given a copy of the memo from the Seaville Volunteer Fire Company.
A motion to grant a one year extension was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Thompson. Those in favor: Brown, Georgetti, Kelly, Thompson, Scrocca.
Application for a minor subdivision with variances at 80 Old Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg.
Mr. Schroder stepped down during discussion and voting on this application.
Gary Thomas, Surveyor and Matthew Lashley, 80 Old Tuckahoe Road, were sworn in.
Mr. Thomas described the configuration of the proposed lots. The applicant will demolish the existing house after he has constructed the new house. The new structure will comply with the ordinance requirements.
Mr. Dietrich stated that the applicant has complied with all his requirements. There are wetlands on proposed lot 12.01. Any future development on this lot will require permits from the D.E.P.
Mr. Lashley stated that the existing house would be removed within 30 days from the date of C.O.
The meeting was open to the public. Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of fact.
MR. CALDWELL – The variances required are existing conditions. Lot 13.02 will be made more conforming. He feels this is a good plan.
MR. BROWN – The applicant has agreed to tear down the existing house within 30 days of the completion of the new home. The engineer has stated that the plan complies with his requirements. The applicant agrees to pay the necessary cost for converting the plan for the purpose of the GIS system.
A motion was made by Mr. Brown and seconded by Mr. Kelly, to grant the subdivision with the standard conditions. Those in favor: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, Thompson, Scrocca.
Application is for sketch plat classification for a proposed 24 lot major subdivision at Meghan Lane, Seaville.
Kristopher Facenda, Esquire, represented the applicants. The subdivision includes the construction of a road.
Mr. Dietrich stated that the application as presented meets the requirements for classification.
The meeting was open to the public. Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of fact.
MR. SCHRODER – He has no problem with the application.
MR. BROWN – The applicant is proposing to create 24 lots.
A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Kelly, to classify the proposed subdivision as a major. Those in favor: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.
Application is for a minor subdivision and lot frontage variance at 16 Killdeer Hill Road, Petersburg.
Robert Klingensmith, 16 Killdeer Hill Road and Michael Hyland, Professional Engineer, were sworn in.
Mr. Hyland testified that the applicant is proposing to create one additional lot. The lot containing the existing house will conform to the requirements of the residential zone. The other lot will require a lot frontage variance. He believes that the benefits of granting the variance outweigh any detriments since only one additional home will be constructed. There will not be any adverse impact on the neighborhood or zoning plan. He believes the application encourages light, air and open space. Another benefit is that only a driveway will be installed and not a road. He will revise the plan to correct the dimension of the rear of the proposed lot.
The meeting was open to the public.
James E. Chadwick, 13 Killdeer Hill Road, Petersburg, was sworn in. He has no objections to the proposed subdivision. He supports the application.
The public portion was closed and the board gave their finding of facts.
MR. McCROSSON – Robert Klingensmith is the owner of the property and has standing to prosecute this matter. The plans dated April 10, 2003 with the exception of the 3 inch discepancy are incorporated as fact. Testimony has bee offered by Mr. Hyland in respect to the variance for lot frontage. There is no substantial detriment to the public good. The proposal doesn’t seem to be detrimental to the zoning plan or neighborhood. James Chadwick has no objection to the applicant’s proposal.
The applicant will submit the cad format prior to filing of the plat.
A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Georgetti, to grant the subdivision and requested variance. Those in favor: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.
Application is for amended site plan approval to modify Phase III of the self-storage facility located at 3 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora.
Michael Fusco, Esquire, represented the applicants. The applicant is proposing to amend a site plan and variances approved in April 2001. The amendment is to replace the two proposed 6,000 sq. ft. buildings with one 17,000 sq. ft. building. The building will be used for self-storage and not for a warehouse. There is a demand for larger storage areas.
Joseph Maffei, P.E., was sworn in. He indicated that there is no intention in using the front driveway at this time.
Christopher Goodwin, Mays Landing, was sworn in. He manages the facility for the owners. He testified that the lease states what can and cannot be stored in the facility. There are cameras throughout the facility.
The meeting was open to the public. The board was asked for their finding of facts.
MR. BROWN – This is an application for amended site plan at Cape Atlantic Storage Facility. They are requesting to replace two buildings with one building. The single building will be 17,000. Fifteen parking spaces are being provided where only 7 are required.
MR. McCROSSON – The setbacks will remain the same. There is no change in impervious coverage. The applicants do an excellent job maintaining the site.
MRS. SCROCCA – There was no public comment.
A motion was made by Mr. Schroder and seconded by Mr. Brown to grant the request for amended site plan with the standard conditions. Those in favor: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.
Application for amended preliminary and final site plan approval to expand the attic for additional storage at 105 Roosevelt Blvd, Marmora.
Michael Stanton, Esquire, represented the applicant. Preliminary and final site plan approval and variance for impervious coverage was granted on December 19, 2002. They are proposing to expand the attic storage on the third floor of the building. This will increase the requirement for the number of parking spaces. The township was unaware there is an existing basement.
Joseph Maffei, PE, was sworn in. The storage area will be used by the employees. The total storage area is 3,200 sq. ft. and requires 16 parking spaces.
Mr. Dietrich recommended that parking bumpers or some type of guard rail be placed along the rear of the building.
The meeting was open to the public. Hearing no response the meeting returned to the board for finding of fact.
MR. KELLY – Ocean City Home Bank is applying for an amendment to their site plan approval. The applicant is represented by Michael Stanton, Esquire. They require a variance for the number of parking spaces. Approval was granted on 12/19/02. The board was not aware of the basement at that time. The parking spaces provided are 14 less than required. There was no public comment. The applicant agrees to the comments in Mr. Dietrich’s letter dated April 17, 2003.
MR. McCROSSON – He believes the variance can be granted since the application is a benefit to the public. Mr. Stanton has agreed that parking bumpers will be installed in the parking area. Joseph Maffei testified on behalf of the applicant.
MRS. SCROCCA – The storage area will not create additional traffic. She doesn’t believe additional parking is needed for the storage area.
A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Kelly to grant the request for amended preliminary and final site plan approval with the standard conditions. Those in favor: Brown, Caldwell, Georgetti, Kelly, McCrosson, Schroder, Thompson, Scrocca.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Mr. Schroder, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and approved. Abstain: Brown, Caldwell.
A motion to approve the vouchers was made by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Caldwell, and approved.
Mr. Dietrich stated that the Pineland Commission has conditionally certified the amendments approved by the township. They are requiring two changes be made. The Township Committee has recommended that the Planning Board review the proposed changes. They are requesting Block 10, Lots 188 through 200 be re-zoned. There is also a set of golf course design standards. The board is required to hold public hearings. This will be discussed at the regular meeting on May 15, 2003. Notices will be sent to the surrounding property owners and will be published in the newspaper.
Mr. Dietrich suggested that the CAD Format be added to the standard conditions. A motion to add this to the standard conditions was made by Mr. McCrosson, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and approved.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and approved. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Submitted by,
Shelley Lea
Board Secretary