NOTE: THIS AGENDA IS PROVIDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION. IT IS NOT TO BE USED AS A BASIS FOR IDENTIFYING THE ORDER IN WHICH APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED. THE ORDER WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE CHAIRMAN AT THE TIME OF THE BOARD MEETING.

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Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Bridgewater Township Municipal Court

505 Route 202/206 North

In accordance with the requirements for the Open Public Meetings Act, this meeting was noticed on January 19, 2007. Notices were sent to the Courier News and The Reporter and were posted in the Bridgewater Township Municipal Building at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All requirements of the Sunshine Law have been met.

Please be aware of the Planning Board policy for public hearings: no new applications will be heard after 10:00 pm and no new testimony will be taken after 10:15 pm.

June 12, 2007, Regular Meeting

#28-07-PB, Courtesy Site Plan review

BOYS CLUB OF NEW YORK - Sports Field

Block 807 Lot 1, 56, 71 (Vosseller Ave)

#24-07-PB, Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan

Time: 45= 7/7/07

OTHER BOARD BUSINESS:

ADJOURNMENT:

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BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP

PLANNING BOARD

Regular Meeting

Monday, June 25, 2007

—MINUTES—

Acting Chairman Leven called the regular meeting of the Bridgewater Township Planning Board to order at 7:05 pm at the Bridgewater Township Municipal Court, 505 Route 202/206 North, Bridgewater, New Jersey.

In accordance with the requirements for the Open Public Meetings Act, this meeting was noticed on January 19, 2007. Notices were sent to the Courier News and The Reporter and were posted in the Bridgewater Township Municipal Building at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. All requirements of the Sunshine Law have been met.

Please be aware of the Planning Board policy for public hearings: no new applications will be heard after 10:00 pm and no new testimony will be taken after 10:15 pm.

There was salute to the flag.

Mr. Rodzinak – present

Mrs. Joanne Kane - absent

Mrs. Knapp – present

Mr. Leven – present

Councilman Kurdyla - present

Mayor Flannery – present

Chairman Fross – absent

Ms. Barbara Kane, Alt. #1 - present

Mr. Hayes, Alt. #2 - present

Others present: Board Attorney Thomas Collins, Township Planner Scarlett Doyle, Township Engineer Robert Bogart, Grace Karanja, Administrative Assistant

June 12, 2007, Regular Meeting – Motion by Mayor Flannery, second by Mrs. Barbara Kane, the regular meeting minutes of the Planning Board were adopted as amended on a unanimous voice vote of those present.

Block 411 Lot 39.04 (Somerset Corporate Center)

#18-07-PB, Clarification of condition of approval

DECISION: Approved w/conditions 6/12/07

This resolution will be presented for Board consideration at the next regular Board meeting.

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Block 444 Lot 41.01 (846 North Branch Rd.)

#12-07-PB, Preliminary Major Site Plan with variances

DECISION: Approved w/conditions 6/12/07

This resolution will be presented for Board consideration at the next regular Board meeting.

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#28-07-PB, Courtesy Site Plan review

Attorney Joseph Scranti was present to represent the applicant. Sworn testimony was provided by Kenneth Woodruff, Environmental Professional and Michael Mastrangelo, General Manager. It was confirmed that this is a courtesy Site Plan review. The applicant’s proposal is to construct a 25-foot by 100-foot rail shed at the rear of the transfer station. The rail shed will provide an enclosed rail car loading area and one (1) car at a time will be loaded using a hydraulic escalator. It was confirmed that the single rail siding behind the transfer station will aid in directly loading the rail cars, reduce the track traffic to and from the facility, reduce air emission and reduce diesel fuel use.

Mr. Woodruff discussed other site improvements including the Stormwater drainage system and improvements to the roadway. He also confirmed that the proposed plans for modifications have been approved by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. In addition, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has reviewed and approved the construction plans.

There were no comments and/or questions from the public. Acting Chairman Leven closed the public portion of the hearing.

Motion by Mrs. Knapp was made to confirm that the applicant has received advisory review on this project, second by Mr. Leven, the foregoing site plan courtesy review was adopted on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Knapp, Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes,

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: Chairman Fross, Mrs. Joanne Kane

NOT ELIGIBLE: None

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BOYS CLUB OF NEW YORK - Sports Field

Block 807 Lot 1, 56, 71 (Vosseller Ave)

#24-07-PB, Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan

Time: 45= 7/7/07

Larry Powers, Esq. was present to represent the applicant. He confirmed that this is a continuation of a meeting that commenced on June 12, 2007 at which time the Board requested that the applicant revise their plans to show more landscaping and berm detail and return to the Board for further review and approval. Attorney Powers invited his first witness, Brian McMorrow, PE whom the Board confirmed was still under oath.

Engineer McMorrow testified that the applicant’s goal is to maximize berms on the east, south and west sides of the property and to assure that the stock pile near Vosseller Ave. will be restored to its original condition. He discussed, in detail, how the additional berming will be achieved and the final destination for the stockpiles that currently exist. In addition, the detail of the proposed berm height was discussed and the proposed grading was also thoroughly conversed. It was also confirmed that the height of the metal bleachers has not changed. The following exhibits were admitted into evidence:

A-4 - 6/25/07 Plan entitled "Grading Plan A" prepared by Bohler Engineering P.C. dated 12/05/05, last revised 6/25/07 (sheet 5 of 13)

A-5 -  6/25/07 Plan entitled "Site Cross Section" prepared by Bohler Engineering P.C. dated 4/21/06, last revised 6/25/07 (sheet 1 of 1)

A-6 -  6/25/07 Plan entitled "Boundary and Partial Topographic Survey" prepared by Bohler Engineering P.C. dated 12/06/02, last dated 6/25/07 (sheet 1 of 1)

A-7 -  6/25/07 11 by 17 plan entitled "Bleacher Buildings sections with center court" prepared by George W. Sweeney Architect, LLC dated 6/20/07

The report of the Township Planner dated 6/20/07 was discussed. The applicant noted that the proposed trees are sufficient to provide adequate screening. It was confirmed that the applicant was, however, willing to provide a revised landscaping plan to the Township Planner for her review and approval due to the issues raised in her report which included mislocation of significant trees in the vicinity of the cottage, an area of scrub vegetation which could accommodate a heightened berm and placement of trees on a berm which is yet to be designed by the Engineer. The Board concurred.

Acting Chairman Leven opened the hearing to the Board for questions.

Township Engineer Bogart asked whether the sanitary sewer lines are owned by the Boys Club and Engineer McMorrow confirmed affirmatively. Mr. Bogart stated that the stop work order cannot be lifted until the plans are brought into shape as the Board approved.

Mayor Flannery wondered whether it was best that the Board not approve this application until they get feedback from Somerset Union Soil Conservation District regarding the applicant’s pending application. Board Attorney Collins did not believe that the Board should wait. On question, Attorney Powers confirmed that the State noise levels will be met at the property lines. On question of Mr. Bogart, Attorney Powers stated that stabilization of the large stock pile could be done by June 29, 2007.

Acting Chairman Leven opened the hearing to the public for questions:

Lorraine Giffin, 1738 Merriam Drive was present and remained under oath. She was concerned that the sizes of the berms are not as large as she expected. She also noted concerns about the use of the property as a basketball center and stated that she would appreciate no tents, lights, loud speaker concerts at the site and a 9:00 pm curfew be imposed.

Bruce Thompson, 860 Vosseller Ave. was present and remained under oath. He noted security concerns and asked if the applicant would be willing to install a fence or some kind of constraint for wondering people. Attorney Powers stated that his client did not want to install a fence.

Alfred Meyer, 866 Vosseller Ave. was present and was sworn in. He noted that his backyard is being violated and noted that he would like to see a fence installed.

Richard Gus, 1735 Merriam Drive was present and was sworn in. He asked if the applicant would be willing to reduce the size of the stadium stands. Attorney Powers noted that the stadium cannot be any smaller than proposed. Mr. Gus noted that there are piles of dirt close to his property and noted concerns about the land disturbance. He also noted noise concerns stating that he would prefer that noise measurements are done.

Yupin Wang, 1836 Woodfield Rd. was present and was sworn in. He noted noise concerns.

John Schmitt, 1833 Woodfield Rd. was present and remained under oath. He noted that there is a lot of deer population and that deer resistant plants are expensive but they are not as effective. He suggested that the applicant allow their property to be used for deer hunting purposes. Attorney Powers confirmed that he would discuss same with his client to see if they would consider it, but he did not believe that this actually was sanctioned by the Boys Club.

Richard Gus, 1735 Merriam Drive was present and remained under oath. He noted that he would like to see the final and revised plans showing the landscaping details. Mr. Gus was advised to call the Planning Office in fourteen (14) days as the applicant noted that they would have them at the Planning Department by then.

On question by Planner Doyle, Engineer McMorrow stated that when the berm and landscaping are installed, residents, when on their second floor, will not see the parking lot, bleachers, people standing on the bleachers, railing or basketball backboard.

There were no further questions from the public. Attorney Powers invited Michael Picone who was previously sworn in and his qualifications accepted as a qualified project manager to answer Mr. Hayes question regarding the schedule of moving the berm. Mr. Picone discussed same in detail noting that the applicant will need relative flexibility but that the project has to be completed by December.

Acting Chairman Leven opened the hearing to the Board for further questions and there were none. The hearing was opened to the public for questions and/or comment and there were none. Mr. Leven opened the hearing to the Board for deliberation. The Board deliberated and agreed to approve the application subject to the following conditions:

• The applicant shall comply with all conditions of the prior approval, except as modified by this approval.
• The applicant shall comply with the report of the Township Engineer dated 6/21/07.
• The applicant shall comply with the report of the Township Planner dated 6/20/07.
• The applicant shall file a revised berm and landscape plan for review and approval by the Township Planner as to landscaping and Township Engineer as to berm design.
• The basketball court, parking, the bleachers and top of the rail will not be visible from the second floor of adjoining properties.
• The applicant shall comply with the State Standards and the Bridgewater Ordinance standards regarding noise.

Motion by Mr. Hayes, second by Mayor Flannery, the above referenced application was approved, subject to the conditions discussed on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Knapp, Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes,

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: Chairman Fross, Mrs. Joanne Kane

NOT ELIGIBLE: None

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The Board did not conduct any other business

It was the consensus of the Board to adjourn the meeting at approximately 9:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Karanja

Administrative Assistant