MINUTES – MARCH 14, 2013

Chairman Hennion called the Planning Board meeting of Thursday, March 14, 2013, to order at 8:10 p.m. in the Municipal Building of the Borough of Totowa.

PRESENT:

Mayor Coiro Commissioner Campilango Chairman Hennion Commissioner Murphy

Councilman D’Angelo Commissioner Paese Commissioner Festa Nordan Murphy, PE

Richard Brigliadoro, ESQ

The clerk read the statement of the meeting as follows: The meeting of the Planning Board to be held on the 14th day of March 2013 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

Digital Reality Solutions Block 173- Lot 17 Preliminary & Final Site Plan

701 Union Blvd. Variances

Planning Board Attorney, Rich Brigliadoro informed the Planning Board Members and interested parties of the public that significant changes to the plans are being submitted. Therefore, this matter must be rescheduled and new public notices will be issued.

ITEM #2

Celebrations Event & Meeting Mgt., LLC Block 103- Lot 14 Minor Site Plan

388-390 Union Blvd. Certificate of Use

Lorraine Barletta-Mariella of 63 Alpine Drive in Wayne, NJ appeared requesting approval of the occupancy of approximately 1,500 sq. ft. of office space for all aspects of preparing for meetings and events.

Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be one full time employee and one part-time employee.

Ms. Barletta-Mariella testified as to the nature of the business indicating they prepare for meetings and events; assembling name badges, preparing attendee packets for conferences, ordering favors and invitations, finding sites for their clients, etc. Ms. Barletta-Mariella also indicated that she would be making a text change to the existing sign. She also indicated that in the future she would like to install another sign on the side of the building.

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Mr. Alex Oldja-property owner testified regarding the building signs.

After a discussion, the Planning Board determined that a design waiver would be needed for the additional sign and the applicant would need to return to the Board with sketch of the proposed sign and it’s location on the building. The applicant agreed to eliminate her request for the additional sign at this time.

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Paese 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 or materials.

4.  The anticipated hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be one full time employee and one part-time employee

5.  There will be a text change only to the existing sign and no more than 20% of the window may be used for signage.

Seven agreed on a roll call vote………7-0

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ITEM #3

NJ State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis Block 37- Lot 1 Minor Site Plan

137 Union Blvd. Certificate of Use

Ms. Debra Sikkema appeared requesting approval for the occupancy of approximately 1,000 sq. ft. of office space. This is a non-profit organization committed to helping those born with Cystic Fibrosis.

Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation would be Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The landlord has provided two on site parking spaces. There will be two full-time employees and one part-time employee.

Ma. Sikkema testified as to the nature of the organization. Ms. Sikkema further testified that the same style sign will be placed on the front of the building as the adjacent tenant

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Paese 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 construction materials.
  4. The anticipated hours of operation would be Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The landlord has provided two on site parking spaces. There will be two full-time employees and one part-time employee.

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

Planning Board minutes of February 28, 2013 as prepared.

Seven agreed on a roll call vote ………7-0

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RESOLUTIONS:

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the resolution for Buddy’s Small Lots, LLC -Blk 177-Lot 2 as presented.

Six agreed on a roll call vote……….6-0

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A motion was offered by Commissioner Paese and seconded by Commissioner Campilango to approve the resolution for EC Tires & Auto Repair -Blk 34-Lot 10 as presented. The letter from the Construction and Zoning Official dated March 5, 2013 will be attached to the Resolution.

Three agreed on a roll call vote……….3-0

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VOUCHERS:

A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Paese to approve a voucher for Weiner and Lesniak Professional services as listed below:

Invoice 158216 TOT-676L 701 Acquisitions, LLC in the amount of $70.30

Invoice 158217 TOT-681E Green Label Recycling Blk 170.03-Lot 6in the amount of $532.00

Invoice 158218 TOT-699E Charles Bressman & J&J Specialized in the amount of $181.10

Invoice 158219 TOT-706E Cross Roads Maintenance, LLC in the amount of $190.00.

Invoice 158220 TOT-708E Digital Totowa, LLC 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 Paese and seconded by Commissioner Campilango 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