UPPER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 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 Open Public Meeting Notice was read into the record.  Everyone saluted the flag.

 

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

 

James Kelly                  Bruce Thompson

Edward Kenney           Renee Scrocca

Andrew McCrosson

 

Also in attendance were Dean Marcolongo, Board Solicitor; Paul Dietrich, Board Engineer; Shelley Lea, Board Secretary.

 

  1. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 20, 2003 MEETING MINUTES:

 

A motion to accept the minutes was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Kenney, and approved. 

 

  1. APPLICATIONS:

 

    1. DeCREDICO, STEVEN AND TRACEY – BLOCK 567, LOT 14 – CASE# SD 01-03:

 

Preliminary and final approval and variances for a proposed 3 lot major subdivision with road improvements at 2009 Cedar Lane, Seaville.

 

Jules Konschak, Esquire, represented the applicant.  They are proposing to create 3 lots from 1 existing lot.  The applicants are proposing road improvements in the form of a cul-de-sac and the creation of a right-of-way for the possible future extension of Cedar Lane.  Two of the lots will conform to the standards in the Residential zone.  There is an existing older home located on the lot fronting Route 9.  There are several pre-existing non-conforming conditions with respect to the house and property. 

 

Joseph Maffei, Professional Engineer, was sworn in.  He described the proposed drainage and proposed cul-de-sac.  He testified that the existing nonconformities are not impacted by the subdivision.  He believes the variances can be granted without detriment to the public and will not impair the intent and purpose of the zone plan or zoning ordinance. 

Soil borings will be done and submitted to Mr. Dietrich.

 

Mr. Konschak stated that the applicant agrees to comply with the engineer’s letter dated March 13, 2003. 

 

Mr. Dietrich requested that a condition of approval be included that if the soil borings show the lots are not buildable then the applicant must return to the board with a revised subdivision or the plat will not be signed. 

 

Mr. Konschak requested that a variance or waiver from section 19-5.5 (c –1) of the ordinance be granted in order for the board to grant preliminary and final approval. 

 

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

 

MR. KELLY - The subject property is Block 657, Lot 14.  The lot is located in the Residential zone.  The existing property has unique characteristics. The subdivision has been classified as a major.  Road improvements in the rear of the lot will open up a cul-de-sac for possible future development off of Cedar Lane.  Mr. Dietrich’s letter states that soil borings have not been done.  There was no public comment. 

MR. KENNEY – The proposed subdivision meets the ordinance standards for a major subdivision due to the street improvements.  The soil borings will be submitted to Mr. Dietrich before the maps can be signed. 

MR. McCROSSON – The applicants are the contract purchasers and have jurisdiction to prosecute this matter.  They are represented by Jules Konschak, Esquire and Joseph Maffei of EDA.  The plans dated 3/3/03 and the design plan from Stephen Martinelli, dated 2/21/03 are incorporated as fact.  The proposed subdivision has no impact on pre-existing non-conforming conditions.  The proposed new lots meet the current bulk requirements.  Granting the variances as requested has no detrimental effect on the zoning plan.  

 

A motion was made by Mr. McCrosson and seconded by Mr. Kelly, to grant preliminary and final subdivision approval with the standard conditions, the soil borings are submitted and the recommendations in Mr. Dietrich’s letter dated 3/13/03 are satisfied.  Those in favor:  Kelly, Kenney, McCrosson, Thompson, Scrocca.

 

  1. RESOLUTIONS:

 

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

 

A motion to accept the above was made by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Kenney, and approved.

 

    1. FREDERICK DALEY (DALEY’S PIT) – BLOCK 453, LOT 3 – CASE# PB 01-03:

 

A motion to accept the above was made by Mr. McCrosson, seconded by Mr. Kelly, and approved.

 

    1. DEAN MARCOLONGO – APPOINTMENT OF BOARD SOLICITOR:

 

A motion to accept the above was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Thompson, and approved.

 

  1. BILLS:

 

A motion was made by Mr. Kelly and seconded by Mr. Kenny, to recommend that the submitted vouchers be paid.  The motion was approved. 

 

  1. ADJOURNMENT:

 

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mr. Kelly, seconded by Mr. Kenney, and approved.  The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:55 p.m.

 

Submitted by,

 

 

 

Shelley Lea

Board Secretary