MINUTES – NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Chairman Hennion called the Planning Board meeting of Thursday, November 8, 2012, to order at 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building of the Borough of Totowa.

PRESENT:

Commissioner CampilangoCommissioner MurphyChairman Hennion

Councilman D’AngeloVice Chairman CoiroCommissioner Vickerilla

Mayor CoiroCommissioner VandenbreeRich Brigliadoro, ESQ

Nordan Murphy, PP

The clerk read the statement of the meeting as follows:

The meeting of the Planning Board to be held on the 8th day of November2012 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 12

Green Label RecyclingBlock 170.03- Lot 6Amended Site Plan

90 MalteseOutside Storage Tanks & Extended work hours

Chairman Hennion read a letter received from the applicant requesting that this mater be carried to the next regular Planning Board meeting of December 13, 2012 at 8:00pm.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to carry this matter to our next meeting of December 13, 2012 at 8:00pm.

Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0

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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

Chairman Hennion read a letter received from the applicant requesting that this mater be carried to the next regular Planning Board meeting of December 13, 2012 at 8:00pm.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to carry this matter to our next meeting of December 13, 2012 at 8:00pm.

Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0

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ITEM #3

Royal PackagingBlock 169- Lot 1Minor Site Plan

912 Riverview DriveCertificate of Use

Mr. Vincent Sodano appeared requesting occupancy of approximately 72,900 sq. ft. of space for warehousing and the storage of ingredients, ie; Flour, Corn Starch and Potato Starch.

Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation in will be Monday thru Friday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday from 7:00am to 3:00pm. There will be 6 employees.

Mr. Vincent Sodano testified as to the nature of the business and indicated that the building is sprinklered and there would be no processing at this location.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
  4. Signage will be no larger than previously approved for this site and will meet Boro Ordinance.

Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0

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ITEM #4

Pratt IndustriesBlock 166.03- Lot 12Minor Site Plan

11 Commerce WayCertificate of Use

Keith Dolan of Mack Cali and Mark Nickollof appeared requesting occupancy of approximately 10,450 sq. ft. of space for a sales/design and prototyping center for presenting its display solutions to current and prospective customers. Mr. Dolan indicated that signage would be standard for the complex.

Chairman Hennion 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. There will be twenty employees. The landlord has provided sufficient off street parking for this operation.

Mark Nickollof testified as to the nature of the business explaining that no manufacturing of display units will be done at this location, only corrugated prototypes will be made.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
  4. Applicant indicated that signage would be consistent with other tenants in the complex.

Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0

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ITEM #5

Alfred C. SinnBlock 10- Lot 3Minor Site Plan

785 Totowa RoadCertificate of Use

Mr. Gary O. Forester appeared requesting approval for occupancy of 794 sq. ft. of space to be used as an office for an Insurance Agency. The applicant indicated that there would be an interior sign only.

Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation in will be Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. There will be four employees. The landlord has provided seven off street parking for this tenant.

Mr. Gary O. Forester testified as to the nature of the business indicating they handle all functions necessary to operate as an Insurance Agency, including customer service, policy issuance, claims handling, quoting, etc.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
  4. Signage will be no larger than previously approved for this site and will meet Boro Ordinance.

Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0

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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to excuse Vice Chairman Coiro and Mayor Coiro from the next item on the agenda.

All in favor………8-0

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ITEM #6
Spy Shop Block 143.01- Lots 3, 3.01Minor Site Plan
594 Union Blvd.Certificate of Occupancy

Mr. Eric Falato appeared requesting occupancy of approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of space for the sale of surveillance equipment. The landlord has provided sufficient off street parking spaces, which are shared for complex tenants. Signage will be consistent with other tenants.

Chairman Hennion 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.

Mr. Falato testified as to the nature of the business indicating that the store will sell electronic equipment, video cameras, wireless video cameras, recording devices, surveillance equipment, and digital video recording devices.

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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy 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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. There will be no outside storage of equipment/materials.
  4. 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 Murphy to admit Vice Chairman Coiro and Mayor Coiro into the remainder of the meeting.

All in favor………6-0

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There being no other business, a motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Murphy to adjourn the meeting.

All in favor………8-0

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Respectfully submitted,

Pete Campilango, Secretary

Patricia Paulson

Planning Board Clerk Date Approved