GREEN TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING, December 11, 2014

CALL TO ORDER:@7:01PM, the Board Chairman, Scott HolzhauerCALLED THE MEETING TO ORDERand then led everyone inrecitation ofthe PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE before reading theOPEN PUBLIC MEETINGstatement.

ROLL CALL: The Board Secretary called the Roll findingScott Holzhauer, Laszlo Raffay, Eugene Bambara; Joseph Cercone, Watson Perigo, Jason Rittie, and Michael Rosein attendance. Also present: Board Attorney, Lyn Aaroe, Esq.

MOTION TO EXCUSE ABSENT MEMBERS: James Chirip, Michael Viersma, Richard Wilson and Mayor Daniel Conkling.

Perigo so moved. Cerconeseconded. VOICE VOTE: All members present voted "aye" in the affirmative. No abstentions. No objections. Motion carried.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES: None provided.

RESOLUTIONS:

  1. #PB 1305b: Katherine Rodriguez / Crossed Keys Inn - Amended PreliminarySite Plan - Bl.22, L. 2.02(289 Pequest Road)

DISCUSSION: The Board Attorney introduced his Resolution and pointed out sections pertinent to Board members’ questions and concerns. A slight addition to the text was suggested by the Board Chairman to clarify the construction progress and anticipated completion by requiring periodic updates. Perhaps a semi annual status report. The Chairman entertained a motion to adopt the Resolution.

Bambara so moved. Rittie seconded. ROLL CALL VOTE OF ELIGIBLE VOTERS: Rose – YES; Perigo – YES; Bambara – YES; Raffay – YES; and Holzhauer – YES. No abstentions. No objections. Motion carried.

NEW APPLICATIONS:

  1. PB 1414: White, Mary Beth – minor site plan / drainage easement relocation; Bl. 12, L 42 (22 Fox Hollow Way)

Rittie announced he would recuse himself for conflict of interest. Board Attorney introduced the case as involving a permitted swimming pool in the middle of the drainage easement.Applicant’s attorney had contacted him and he determined that minor site plan was the best route to address the matter. TRC meeting date needed. Board Secretary said Tuesday, December 30th after 4 PM was the option being considered. Perigoagreed to step in for Mayor Conkling. Bambara offered to step in for Rittie. Some discussion ensued regarding how it was permitted. Board Attorney explained that Pool Companywas at fault for apparently misinterpreting the flags posted around the easement and the matter slipped by regulators. Board Planner asked if she would need to attend. Decided there were no planning issues involved.

ORDINANCE:

Board Planner detailed the draft document provided via email.At her request,Board Secretary had hardcopies available for review. She explained specific Articles that had been updated and/or modified by the Subcommittee and welcomed any suggestions to the draft. Periodic drafts would be provided with final product anticipated by Fall, 2015.Chairmanand Board Attorney lauded her for tremendous effort. A Board member noted a discrepancy in the draft document, as well as suggestion that Site Plans be sent to Fire Chief as well as Fire Official. Further discussion ensued.

PUBLIC COMMENT: @7:29 PM, the Chairman noted no one present in the Audience to offer Public comment.

PAYMENT OF BILLS: The Chairman entertained a motion for approval of the Bills List provided.

Rittie so moved. Joe seconded. ROLL CALL VOTE: Rose – YES; Rittie – YES; Perigo – YES; Cercone – YES; Bambara – YES; Raffay – YES; and Holzhauer – YES. No abstentions. No objections. Motion carried.

OTHER BUSINESS:

  • Bambara provided updates on cases approved and pending before the Board of Adjustment. Board Attorney gave some information about the alternative septic proposed.
  • Board Secretary requested that everyone review the Address list provided and get back to her as soon as possible.
  • Cercone asked for update from the school Board regarding the need to expand the parking lot. He offered to bring the matter up with the Board.

ADJOURNEMENT:

@ 7:36 PM, Cercone so moved. Rose seconded. VOICE VOTE: All members present voted “aye” in the affirmative. No abstentions. No objections. Motion carried.

Minutes Respectfully Submitted by:

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Desiree L. Dunn, Secretary

Planning Board & Board of Adjustment

APPROVED January 8, 2015

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