MINUTES – DECEMBER 13,2013
Vice Chairman Coiro called the Planning Board meeting of Thursday, December 13,2013, to order at 8:04 p.m. in the Municipal Building of the Borough of Totowa.
PRESENT:
Commissioner CampilangoCommissioner FestaCouncilman D’Angelo
Vice Chairman CoiroCommissioner VickerillaCommissioner Vandenbree
Commissioner PaeseRich Brigliadoro, ESQNordan Murphy, PP
The clerk read the statement of the meeting as follows:
The meeting of the Planning Board to be held on the 13th day of December2013 is in accordance with the Schedule of Annual Notice, which is posted, and in accordance with Chapter 231 P.L. 1975 of the State of New Jersey. The agenda for this meeting has been prepared and distributed to the members of the Planning Board and a copy has been on file in the Construction Official’s Office.
ITEM #1
Green Label RecyclingBlock 170.03- Lot 6Amended Site Plan
90 MalteseOutside Storage Tanks & Extended work hours
The Planning Board Engineer reported that revised documents from the applicant had just been received in his office. Consequently it did not allow adequate time for him to perform his review, therefore this mater will be carried to the next regular Planning Board meeting of January 10, 2013 at 8:00pm.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to carry this matter to our next meeting of January 10, 2013 at 8:00pm.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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ITEM #2
Charles Bressman &Block 172- Lot 2 & 3.01Minor Subdivision
J & J Specialized LLC Create 2 non-conforming lots
530 Route 46 Westin B3 & I1 Zone
The Planning Board Attorney indicated to members of the Board and audience that there were defects with the public notices and that this matter cannot be heard at this time. He also indicated that the applicant must send new notices for both Totowa and Wayne residences affected by this application and a new newspaper publication must be submitted.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa toremove this item from the agenda until such time it can be rescheduled.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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ITEM #3
Big Keith’s Property Management, LLCBlock 139- Lot 6.01Minor Site Plan
522 Union Blvd.Certificate of Use
A letter was received from the applicant requesting that this matter to our next regular meeting of January 10, 2013 at 8:00pm.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to carry this matter to our next meeting of January 10, 2013 at 8:00pm.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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ITEM #4
Vinnie’s Auto Service & Repair IIBlock 93- Lot 6Minor Site Plan
339 Union Blvd.Certificate of Use
Mr. Vincent Buschi appeared requesting occupancy for an automotive service and repair business. No body work of vehicles will be done.
Vice Chairman Coiro read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation in will be Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. There will be 4 employees.
Mr. Buschi testified as to the nature of the business and indicated services would include oil changes, tires and general service repairs. All repairs will be done inside the building and there will be no storage of vehicles other than those vehicles scheduled to be worked on.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the application for occupancy as presented. This approval is subject to and contingent upon the following conditions and will be memorialized in a Resolution at a future date:
- The construction of internal partitions, exits, entrances and fire safety devices are subject to and require the approval of the fire sub-code official, the fire inspector and the building inspector.
- The applicant will supply the Chief of Police with an emergency contact list and will also obtain the approval of the Police Chief in regards to all alarms and security devices.
- There will be no outside storage of equipment/vehicles.
- There will be no sales of vehicles.
- Signage will be a text change only and be no larger than previously approved for this site.
- There will be obstruction of the sidewalk along Union Blvd. or adjacent streets.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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ITEM #5
Rod’s Auto SalesBlock 45- Lot 19Minor Site Plan
785 Totowa RoadCertificate of Use
Mr. Peter Mantione, Rod Solis and Maureen Mejia appeared requesting approval for the continued occupancy of a used car lot. The business will be exactly as it has been previously approved. The applicant testified that twenty cars will be kept on the lot and that no repairs will be done on site. There will be a text change only to the existing signs. Signs will have a burgundy background with white lettering.
Vice Chairman Coiro read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation in will be Monday thru Saturday from 9:00am to 9:00pm. There will be two employees.
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the application for occupancy as presented. This approval is subject to and contingent upon the following conditions and will be memorialized in a Resolution at a future date:
- The construction of internal partitions, exits, entrances and fire safety devices are subject to and require the approval of the fire sub-code official, the fire inspector and the building inspector.
- The applicant will supply the Chief of Police with an emergency contact list and will also obtain the approval of the Police Chief in regards to all alarms and security devices.
- There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
- Signage - There will be a text change only to the existing signs. Signs will have a burgundy background with white lettering.
- There will be vehicle obstruction of the sidewalk along Union Blvd. or adjacent streets.
- All proper licensing will be obtained and kept current.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner FestatoadmitCommissioner Paese into the remainder of the meeting.
All in favor………6-0
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ITEM #6Environmental RenewalBlock 170.02- Lot2Preliminary & Final Site Plan
200 West End RoadStorage of decorative mulch other landscape materials.
Variances: Drainage, lighting, landscape plan & screening
Mr. Douglas C. Willer, owner and Mr. Riggs, PP appeared requesting approval of a Preliminary and Final Site Plan for the storage of decorative mulch and other landscape materials which are produced at their DEP approved Recycling Center in Woodland Park, NJ.
Vice Chairman Coiro read a letter of intent into the record..
Mr. Willer testified that black and brown mulch will be primarily stored here. The stock pile area will be bound by a modular concrete block wall. There is existing chain link fence around the perimeter of the leased parcel. All vehicles will access the stockpile area from the existing driveway off of Maltese Drive. It is also anticipated that there will be one loader onsite and one car parked onsite. There will be no trucks parked onsite because all trucks will be located at the Woodland Park facility. A trailer will be located onsite, which will serve as an office for onsite personnel. The anticipated hours of operation are 7:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Saturday. There will be one or two employees onsite.
The Applicant requires the following variances in connection with this application:
1.no drainage structures are existing or proposed and no drainage calculations are provided
2.landscape plan and screening plan are required and none are proposed;
3.lighting plan is required and no lighting is proposed;
4.the existing site consists of pavement millings and no change is proposed;
5.no drainage structures are existing or proposed and no drainage calculations are provided
6.no curbing is existing or proposed;
7.exterior lighting required where no lighting is proposed
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8.outdoor storage of materials, trucks and/or equipment shall be screened and no screening is proposed.
Mr. Rigg testified in support of the application for bulk variance relief. Mr. Rigg also testified that the applicant is occupying approximately 1.36 acres along the westerly corner of a portion of the site. The site is isolated and is in an industrial zone so that visibility is very limited from the public’s perspective. The nature of the operation is strictly a daytime operation. The site will not be open to the general public. At the present time, there is no lighting on the site, nor are there any drainage facilities in the portion of the site to be occupied by the Applicant. The site will function as it currently exists. Decorative mulch will be transported from the Woodland Park manufacturing facility to the Totowa location for storage purposes, and then removed from the site. There are no improvements to be made in regard to the installation of drainage facilities, there is no new pavement being proposed, nor is lighting required.No signage is proposed
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to open the public portion of the meeting.
All in favor………7-0
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NO PUBLIC TO BE HEARD
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to close the public portion of the meeting.
All in favor………7-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the application for Preliminary & Final Site Plan as presented. This approval is subject to and contingent upon the following conditions and will be memorialized in a Resolution at a future date:
- The construction of internal partitions, exits, entrances and fire safety devices are subject to and require the approval of the fire sub-code official, the fire inspector and the building inspector.
- The applicant will supply the Chief of Police with an emergency contact list and will also obtain the approval of the Police Chief in regards to all alarms and security devices.
- There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
- Signage will be consistent with other tenants.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the Planning Board Minutes of October 25, 2012 as prepared.
Six agreed on a roll call vote………6-0
Commissioner Paese abstained
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the Planning Board Minutes of November 8, 2012 as prepared.
Fiveagreed on a roll call vote………5-0
Commissioners Paese and Festa abstained
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RESOLUTIONS:
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Royal Packaging-Blk 169-Lot 1 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Pratt Industries-Blk 166.03-Lot 12 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Alfred C. Sinn-Blk 10-Lot 3 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Spy Shop-Blk 143.01-Lots 3 & 3.01 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for LA Boxing-Blk 173-Lot 32.02 as presented.
Four agreed on a roll call vote……….4-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for Hair to Stay-Blk 143.01-Lot 3 as presented.
Four agreed on a roll call vote……….4-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for L&M Bagel-Blk 143-Lot 1 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for RGN Totowa 1-Blk 166.04-Lot 1 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for Pawndingo-Blk 143.01-Lot 3 as presented.
Four agreed on a roll call vote……….4-0
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VOUCHERS:
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve a voucher for Alamo Engineering Professional services as listed below:
Invoice 069480for Rachel Manor in the amount of $155.00
Invoice 069481for Villages of Totowa in the amount of $310.00
Invoice 069482for Meeting Attendance (ending 10/24/12) in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 069483for Laurel Grove Cemeteryin the amount of $387.50
Invoice 069484for Green Label Recycling in the amount of $542.50
Invoice 069485for J&J Specialized (Charles Bressman) in the amount of $542.50
Seven agreed on a roll call vote……….7-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve a voucher for Weiner and Lesniak Professional services as listed below:
Invoice 155878 TOT-676L 701 Union Acquisition, LLC Blk 173-Lot 17 in the amount of $190.60.
Invoice 155879 TOT-691EHair to Stay in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155880 TOT-693ERGN Totowa 1 in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155881 TOT-694EPawndingo in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155882 TOT-695ERoyal Packaging in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155883 TOT-696EPratt Industries in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155884 TOT-697EAlfred C. Sinn in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155885 TOT-698ESpy Shop in the amount of $190.00
Invoice 155886 TOT-699ECharles Bressman in the amount of $190.00
Seven agreed on a roll call vote………7-0
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There being no other business, a motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Paese to adjourn the meeting.
All in favor………7-0
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Respectfully submitted,
Pete Campilango, Secretary
Patricia Paulson
Planning Board Clerk Date Approved