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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BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
—REVISED AGENDA—
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Bridgewater Township Municipal Court
505 Route 202/206 North
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT:
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.
SALUTE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
November 26, 2007, Regular Meeting minutes
MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS:
(Pending) SANOFI AVENTIS
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
DECISION: Approved w/conditions 11/26/07
Eligible to vote: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mayor Flannery, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Chairman Fross
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PSE&G
Block 347 Lot 1.01 (5 Polhemus Lane)
#43-07-PB, Preliminary & Final Site Plan
PROPOSAL – Equipment upgrades & expansion of utility building
DECISION: Approved w/conditions 11/26/07
Eligible to vote: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mayor Flannery, Chairman Fross
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HEARINGS AND DELIBERATIONS:
BOYS CLUB OF NEW YORK
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 Board approval & adoption of resolution)
TIME: Extension to 1/15/08
Carried to 1/8/08. Chairman to make announcement at the meeting. No additional notice required.
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BRIDGEWATER MILLTOWN GROUP
Block 165 Lot 1(Milltown Rd)
#16-05-PB, Extension of time request
Time: 12/21/07
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ST BERNARD R.C. CHURCH
Block 400 Lot 6 (50 Route 22)
#27-07-PB, Preliminary Major Site Plan
PROPOSAL: 80’ by 40’ storage building
TIME: Extension to 12/12/07
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OTHER BOARD BUSINESS:
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Members of the public wishing to address the Board on any matter not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT:
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP
PLANNING BOARD
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
—MINUTES—
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:
Vice Chairwoman Joanne Kane 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.
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT ANNOUNCEMENT:
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.
SALUTE FLAG:
There was salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Mr. Rodzinak – present
Mrs. Joanne Kane - present
Mrs. Knapp – present
Mr. Leven – absent
Councilman Kurdyla – absent
Mayor Flannery – present
Chairman Fross – absent
Mrs. Barbara Kane, Alt. #1 - absent
Mr. Hayes, Alt. #2 - absent
Others present: Dave Soloway, Esq. for Board Attorney Thomas Collins, Township Planner Scarlett Doyle, Township Engineer Robert Bogart, Grace Karanja, Planning Board Administrative Assistant
APPROVAL OF BOARD MINUTES:
November 26, 2007 Regular Meeting – Motion by Mayor Flannery, second by Mr. Rodzinak, the November 26, 2007 regular meeting minutes of the Planning Board were adopted, as presented, on a unanimous voice vote of those present.
MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS
:
SANOFI AVENTIS
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
DECISION: Approved w/conditions 11/26/07
This resolution will be presented for Board consideration at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting
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PSE&G
Block 347 Lot 1.01 (5 Polhemus Lane)
#43-07-PB, Preliminary & Final Site Plan
PROPOSAL – Equipment upgrades & expansion of utility building
DECISION: Approved w/conditions 11/26/07
Motion by Mr. Rodzinak, second by Mrs. Knapp 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, Mayor Flannery
OPPOSED: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes Chairman Fross
NOT ELIGIBLE: None
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HEARINGS AND DELIBERATIONS:
BOYS CLUB OF NEW YORK
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 Board approval & adoption of resolution)
TIME: Extension to 1/15/08
Vice Chairwoman Kane announced for the record that the hearing for this matter has been carried to January 8, 2008. No additional notice will be provided.
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BRIDGEWATER MILLTOWN GROUP
Block 165 Lot 1(Milltown Rd)
#16-05-PB, Extension of time request
Time: 12/21/07
Gary Rosensweig, Esq. was present to represent the applicant. He summarized the application, noting that the applicant received preliminary and final site plan, with variances, approval to construct a 5,000 square ft. office building on 11/28/07. The resolution memorializing that approval was adopted by the Board on 12/13/05. Since then, the applicant has made significant modifications to their plans and has successfully undergone the compliance approval process and recently obtained signed plans. Due to the weather, Attorney Rosensweig stated that the applicant wishes to obtain building permits and performance bonds when the weather is favorable. Until then, he respectfully requested that the Board grant them a one (1) year extension of time.
Vice Chairwoman Kane opened the hearing to the Board, then the public for questions and there were none. Attorney Soloway and the Board professionals stated that they found the applicant’s request to be in order and recommended a favorable decision from the Board.
The Board deliberated and agreed to approve the aforementioned request subject to the following condition:
- All of the conditions of the prior approvals shall remain in full force
Motion by Mr. Rodzinak, second by Mrs. Knapp the foregoing application for a one (1) year extension of time was approved subject to the condition discussed on the following roll call vote:
AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Mayor Flannery
OPPOSED: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes Chairman Fross
NOT ELIGIBLE: None
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ST BERNARD R.C. CHURCH
Block 400 Lot 6 (50 Route 22)
#27-07-PB,
Preliminary Major Site Plan
PROPOSAL: 80’ by 40’ storage building
TIME: Extension to 12/12/07
Steven A. Caputo, applicant’s Counsel was present to represent the applicant. He summarized the application noting that applicant’s intent is to demolish the existing utility building and replace it with a new 80-ft by 40-ft utility building that will be used for storage of equipment. In addition, he noted that a bathroom is proposed in the utility building. This property is being submitted as a conditional use, House of Worship. He presented his witnesses, Robert Gazzale, PE, PLS and Mark LaFleur, Director of St. Bernard Church who were both sworn in.
Engineer Gazzale presented his professional and education background and the Board accepted his credentials. He testified that the property in question is located in the C-3 Office and Service Zone where houses of worship are permitted as a conditional use and consists of approximately 21.65 acres. The lot is occupied by a church, school and cemetery. The proposed utility building will be utilized by the cemetery to store equipment and it will be located over an existing gavel paved area, in the middle of the site near the easterly property line and away from the stream and wetland areas. He continued to testify as to other proposed improvements noting that the applicant is prepared to install additional landscaping to screen the building from visibility from Route 22. In addition, it was confirmed that no variances or waivers are being requested.
Vice Chairwoman Kane opened the hearing to the Board, then the public for questions and there were none.
Mark LaFleur was called forward for his testimony. He testified that he has been employed by the applicant for over twenty five (25) years and is currently the Director. He testified that there is a need for a new and bigger utility building as the cemetery has grown over the years and the current building no longer serves their purposes. He described the surrounding uses which are not residential.
On question from the Board, Mr. LaFleur confirmed that the applicant is prepared to use building materials that have earth tones and install landscaping to the satisfaction of the Township Planner.
The report of the Township Planner dated 12/3/07 was reviewed. The applicant stipulated the following:
- Additional parking is not necessary
- The proposed bathrooms will only be accessible to the employees
- The utility building will not be used for anything other than the storage of equipment
- The building will only be used in the day time hours
- There will not be additional lighting
- The school staff will not use this building
The report of the Township Engineer dated 10/4/07 was reviewed. The applicant agreed to comply with his recommendations.
There were no further questions from the Board or the public. Vice Chairwoman Kane opened the hearing to the public for comment and there were none.
The Board deliberated and stipulated on the following conditions of approval:
- The applicant shall comply with the comments of Leroy Klouser, Sewer Coordinator dated 11/2/07
- The applicant shall install landscaping to the satisfaction of the Township Planner, Scarlett Doyle
- The applicant shall comply with the report of the Township Engineer dated 10/4/07
- The proposed building will have earth tone colors to the satisfaction of the Township Planner
- The applicant shall obtain a letter of Interpretation (LOI) from New jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
Motion by Mayor Flannery second by Mrs. Knapp, the above referenced application for preliminary major site plan to demolish the existing utility building and replace it with a new 80-ft by 40-ft utility building, was approved with conditions on the following roll call vote:
AFFIRMATIVE: Mr. Rodzinak, Mrs. Joanne Kane, Mrs. Knapp, Mayor Flannery
OPPOSED: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Councilman Kurdyla, Mr. Leven, Mrs. Barbara Kane, Mr. Hayes Chairman Fross
NOT ELIGIBLE: None
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OTHER BOARD BUSINESS
:
The Board did not conduct any other business.
MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Vice Chairwoman Kane opened the meeting to public for non-agenda items. With hearing none, Vice Chairwoman Kane closed the public portion of the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was the consensus of the Board to adjourn the regular meeting and not enter into executive session at approximately 7:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Grace Karanja,
Planning Board Administrative Assistant
ADOPTED 1-8-08
