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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Chairman Fross called the regular meeting of the Bridgewater Township Planning Board to order at 7:00 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.

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Mr. Rodzinak – present

Mrs. Joanne Kane - present

Mrs. Knapp – present

Mr. Leven – present

Councilman Kurdyla – present (arrived at 7:41pm)

Mayor Flannery – present

Chairman Fross – present

Ms. Barbara Kane, Alt. #1 - present

Mr. Hayes, Alt. #2 - present

Others present: David Soloway, Esq. for Board Attorney Thomas Collins, Township Planner Scarlett Doyle, Township Engineer Robert Bogart, Marie Broughman, Land Use Administrator.

October 22, 2007, Regular Meeting – Motion by Mrs. Joanne Kane, second by Mr. Leven, the October 22, 2007 regular meeting minutes of the Planning Board were adopted, as written on a unanimous voice vote of those present.

MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS:

Block 476 Lot 26 (Route 202/206 & Cross Rd.)

#42-06-PB, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with variances

DECISION: Approved w/conditions 10/9/07

Motion by Mayor Flannery, second by Mr. Rodzinak, the resolution memorializing the approval with conditions for the above referenced application was adopted as presented on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: Councilman Kurdyla

NOT ELIGIBLE: Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes

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Block 485 Lot 1(55 Corporate Drive)

#59-05-PB, Extension of Final Major Site Plan adopted 2/14/06

DECISION: 3 yr Extension approved 10/22/07

Motion by Mr. Rodzinak, second by Mrs. Joanne Kane, the resolution memorializing the approval of a three (3) year extension for the above referenced application was adopted as presented on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mr. Leven, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED:None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: Councilman Kurdyla

NOT ELIGIBLE: Mrs. Knapp, Mayor Flannery, Mr. Hayes

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Block 718 Lot 160 (528 Foothill Rd.)

#01-07-PB, Preliminary Major Subdivision

PROPOSAL – Eight (8) buildable lots

TIME: Extension to 1/31/08

It was noted by Chairman Fross that the hearing for this matter has been carried to January 8, 2008 with no additional notice required.

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

#39-07-PB, Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan

PROPOSAL – Additions and alterations to dining facility (Possible approval & adoption of resolution)

TIME: Extension to 1/15/08

It was noted by Chairman Fross that the hearing for this matter has been carried to December 11, 2007 with no additional notice required.

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Block 483 Lots 17, 18, 19 (Route 202/206 North)

#36-07-PB, Minor Site Plan with Variance

PROPOSAL - Security fence w/guardhouses & traffic flow improvements

TIME: 3/7/08

Michael K. Ligorano was present to represent the applicant, sanofi-aventis. The following witnesses were sworn in:

Mr. Scott testified that he has been employed by sanofi aventis for thirty (30) years as the Director of Security. The Board accepted his credentials as an expert in corporate and industrial security in the field of pharmaceutical research. Mr. Scott described the purpose of the proposed 8-ft high perimeter security fence, stating that it will operate as a deterrent to keep people off the property. He noted that the proposed height fence, as opposed to the 6-ft height that is permitted by the Ordinance, will act as a better deterrent. He also testified that the proposed guardhouses will control the flow of traffic and better control deliveries.

On question from the Board, Mr. Scott described the intellectual assets that will be protected. It was also confirmed that the trees inside the fence could be planted without compromising the security of the site. In addition, it was noted that three quarters ( ¾ ) of the site is currently fenced with 8-ft high fences and sanofi-aventis believes that the perimeter fence is needed for enhanced security.

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the public for questions:

Dorothy Horton Delsky, 25 Ivy Lane was present. She noted that she was opposed to the proposed security fence.

Joel Charles Hentz, 33 Ivy Lane was present. He also noted his opposition to the proposed perimeter security fence.

After discussion regarding the opposing statements from the public, it was confirmed that they were talking about the Goldman Sachs building and not the application at hand.

There were no further questions from the public. Chairman Fross re-opened the hearing to the applicant.

Joseph Cuilla, P.E., Director of Site/Civil Engineering was invited for his testimony. He presented and described in detail exhibits which were marked into evidence as follows:

A-1 (11/26/07) Sheet # SC-1GH –Plan prepared by Kling Stubbins entitled "Cover sheet" dated 11/6/07

A-2 (11/26/07) Sheet # SC-100GH – Plan prepared by Kling Stubbins entitled "Existing Conditions and Demolition Plan and Specification Notes" dated 11/6/07

A-3 (11/26/07) Sheet # SC-101GH – Plan prepared by Kling Stubbins entitled "Site Layout Plan" dated 11/6/07

Engineer Cuilla presented his education and professional background and the Board accepted his credentials as a qualified Engineer. He described the project noting that it will result in a reduction of parking spaces and a reduction in impervious coverage. In addition, he confirmed that there will be no adverse effects on drainage. Engineer Cuilla also described the demolition plan, layout plan and the parking lot that will be repaved. The report of the Township Engineer dated 11/20/07 and that of the Township Planner dated 11/9/07 were reviewed. The applicant agreed to comply with the reports of the Board’s professionals.

There were no questions from the Board or the public. Councilman Kurdyla joined the Board at approximately 7:41 pm.

The next witness to be called forward by Attorney Ligorano was Mark Moditz who was qualified and his credentials accepted by the Board as an expert in landscape Architecture. Architect Moditz described the landscape plan in detail and testified that sanofi aventis has an ongoing landscape maintenance plan. It was also confirmed that trees could be planted on the inside of the fence without causing a security issue where trees can be climbed and used to overtop the fence. Architect Moditz described in detail exhibits which were marked into evidence as follows:

A-4 (11/26/07) Sheet L-1 – Colored plan prepared by PS&S integrating design and engineering entitled "Perimeter Site Fence and Landscaping Plan" last dated 11/8/07

A-5 (11/26/07) Sheet L-2 & L-3 – Colored plan prepared by PS&S integrating design and engineering entitled "Perimeter Site Fence and Elevation Plan" last dated 11/8/07

A-6 (11/26/07) Sheet E-1 – Colored plan prepared by PS&S integrating design and engineering entitled "Proposed Landscape & Fence Exhibits" last dated 11/8/07

Via the questions from the Board it was confirmed that the applicant would install additional landscaping per the request of Mayor Flannery. It was also confirmed that there is always security staff present in the guardhouses at all times.

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the public for questions. There were no questions from the public.

Mr. Brian Dempsey was presented and accepted as a traffic engineering expert. Mr. Carlito Holt was also presented and accepted as a design coordinator who developed plans under the supervision of Engineer Dempsey.

Engineer Dempsey explained the analysis of the parking needs. His traffic study that was submitted to the Board as part of the application was discussed. The peak parking as written in the parking study and referenced in exhibits was also discussed. Engineer Dempsey discussed in detail exhibits which were marked into evidence as follows:

A-7 (11/26/07) TRC -Table No. A-1 entitled "Parking accumulation survey summary table, sanofi aventis campus – Bridgewater, NJ." Plan is undated.

A-8 (11/26/07) TRC- Table No. A-2 entitled "Peak Parking demand summary table, sanofi aventis campus – Bridgewater, NJ" Plan is undated.

A-9 (11/26/07) TRC –Figure No. C-1 entitled "Peak Parking demand graph, sanofi aventis campus – Bridgewater, NJ" Plan is undated.

The traffic engineer concluded that there is adequate parking on the site, even with full facility occupancy, adding that there is an excess of 11% parking at full occupancy. Traffic flow was also discussed and it was also noted that vehicular and pedestrian safety will also be improved on the site as part of this application.

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the public for questions and there were none.

Attorney Ligorano presented his next witness, Michael Jovishoff, Professional Planner who presented his education and professional background and the Board accepted his credentials as an expert in Planning. Planner Jovishoff testified as to the variances and waivers being requested noting that c-variances are requested for the following:

He also discussed the waivers being requested noting that waivers are requested for:

Planner Jovishoff argued that, with regard to the 8-ft proposed decorative fence height, the benefits outweigh the detriments. He noted that the benefits include increased security and improved visual appearance. With regard to the reduction of parking spaces, he stipulated that the parking around the guardhouses will be utilized by the employees. He also noted that the loss of 96 parking spaces will not adversely affect the function of the facility because even at full operational capacity, additional parking would be unnecessary. It was his opinion that is a better planning alternative not to require additional parking.

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the public for questions and there were none. He then opened the hearing to the public for comment.

Bob Vaucher, from Foothill Rd was present. He discussed negative impacts from his standpoint as it relates to the proposed fence height.

There were no further comments from the public. Attorney Ligorano gave his closing statements, urging the Board to approve this application.

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the Board for deliberations.

The Board stipulated the following conditions for a vote of approval:

Motion was made by Mr. Leven and seconded by Mrs. Knapp to deny the above referenced application for a minor site with variances to install a security fence with guard houses and traffic flow improvements. The motion did not carry on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Leven

OPPOSED: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT ELIGIBLE: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Hayes

Motion was made by Mr. Rodzinak and seconded by Mrs. Joanne Kane to approve the proposed 8-ft high fence for the above referenced application. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED: Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Leven

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT ELIGIBLE: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Hayes

Motion was made by Mayor Flannery and seconded by Mr. Rodzinak to approve the proposed preliminary and final site plan with parking variance for the above referenced application. The motion carried on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT ELIGIBLE: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Hayes

Motion was made by Mayor Flannery and seconded by Mr. Rodzinak to allow the applicant to start the construction of the security fence before compliance approval. Motion carried on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT ELIGIBLE: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Hayes

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Chairman Fross called for recess at approximately 9:30pm. The meeting resumed at approximately 9:35 with all Board members present as before.

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Block 347 Lot 1.01 (5 Polhemus Lane)

#43-07-PB, Preliminary & Final Site Plan

PROPOSAL – Equipment upgrades & expansion of utility building

TIME: 12/3/07

Kieran Brown, Esq. was present to represent the applicant. She introduced the following witnesses who were sworn in:

Steven Aretakis testified that he has been an employee of PSEG since 1986 and is currently a Senior Engineering Plant Supervisor. He described the functional operation of the switching station and also described the applicant’s proposed upgrades noting that they intend to install a 230-69 kV transformer in order to provide system voltage and increased reliability to Bridgewater Township and surrounding areas. He noted that they anticipate starting construction in Mid December to Mid January in anticipation of summer 2008 load. The following exhibit was discussed and marked into evidence:

A-1 (11/26/07) Load Vs Capacity Conditions – Bridgewater Switching Station

Chairman Fross opened the hearing to the public for questions and on hearing none, he closed the public portion of the hearing.

Noreen Merainer was qualified and accepted as a professional planner familiar with this application. She testified that the Property in question, which currently operates as a switching station is approximately 10.759 acres, and is located within the M-2 General Manufacturing zone which permits essential services such as public utilities. She noted that there is currently 3,000 square feet of improvements in the existing developed stone area of the site.

Planner Merainer described the requested waivers including showing trees dbh for areas of the station that are not being disturbed, planting trees at 50-ft intervals in the area adjacent to East Main Street and Polhemus Lane and showing the details of steep slope categories on the site plan. The applicant’s Landscaping plan and the Township Planner’s report dated November 16, 2007 were also discussed. The applicant agreed to comply with the following conditions per the Planner’s report:

The applicant also requested to be allowed to submit applications for a building permit before compliance is approved. This request was not endorsed by the Board since it was clear that compliance could be dealt with in a speedy fashion if the applicant promptly submitted revised plans.

Motion by Mr. Rodzinak, second by Councilman Kurdyla, the above referenced preliminary and final site plan application for equipment upgrades and expansion of the utility building was approved, with conditions, on the following roll call vote:

AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Councilman Kurdyla,Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Chairman Fross

OPPOSED: None

ABSTENTIONS: None

ABSENT: None

NOT ELIGIBLE: Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes

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The Board did not conduct any other business.

Chairman Fross opened the meeting to public for non-agenda items. With hearing none, Chairman Fross closed the public portion of the meeting.

It was the consensus of the Board to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Grace Karanja,

Planning Board Administrative Assistant