MINUTES – JANUARY 12, 2012
Chairman Hennion called the Planning Board meeting of Thursday, January 12, 2012, to order at 8:05 p.m. in the Municipal Building of the Borough of Totowa.
PRESENT:
Mayor CoiroCommissioner CampilangoVice Chairman Coiro Chairman Hennion Commissioner Festa Commissioner Vandenbree Commissioner Vickerilla Councilman D’Angelo
Nordan Murphy, PERichard Brigliadoro, ESQ
The clerk read the statement of the meeting as follows:The meeting of the Planning Board to be held on the 12th day of January 2012 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.
Richard Brigliadoro, attorney for the Planning Board read the appointment oath for Commissioner Ernest Paese, Alternate Commissioner Vickerilla,Chairman Hennion, and Councilman D’Angelo.
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ITEM #1
Re-organization of the Planning Board Members for the Year 2012
CHAIRMAN– Commissioner Campilango nominated Richard Hennion as Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2012. Commissioner Festa seconded the nomination.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilangoand seconded by Commissioner Festa to have the secretary cast one vote to indicate that the election of Richard Hennion is unanimous.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ………8-0
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VICE
CHAIRMAN– Commissioner Campilangonominated Angelo Coiro as Vice Chairman of the Planning Board for the year 2012. Commissioner Festa seconded the nomination.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilangoand seconded by Commissioner Festa to have the secretary cast one vote to indicate that the election of Angelo Coiro is unanimous.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ……….8-0
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PLANNING BOARD MEETINGJANUARY 12, 2012
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SECRETARY– Commissioner Festa nominated Pete Campilango as Secretary of the Planning Board for the year 2012. Commissioner Vandenbree seconded the nomination.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Vandenbree and seconded by Commissioner Festa to have the secretary cast one vote to indicate that the election of Pete Campilango is unanimous.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ………8-0
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ATTORNEY– A motion was offered by Chairman Hennion and seconded by Commissioner Campilango to continue with the law firm of Weiner Lesinak Attorney’s At Law, specifically Richard Brigliadoro as attorney to the Planning Board for the calendar year of 2012 at a salary to be determined by the Mayor and Council.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ……….8-0
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ENGINEER
PLANNER– A motion was offered by Chairman Hennion and seconded by Commissioner Campilango to continue with the present Engineering Firm of Alamo Engineering, specifically, Nordon Murphy as the Engineering Firm to the Planning Board for the calendar year of 2012 and at a salary to be determined by the Mayor and Council.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ………8-0
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CLERK – A motion was offered by Chairman Hennion and seconded by Commissioner Campilango to nominate Patricia Paulson as clerk to the Planning Board for the calendar year of 2012 at a salary to be determined by the Mayor and Council.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ……….8-0
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2012SCHEDULE– A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to select the second and fourth Thursdays of each month on or about 8:00 p.m. as the official meeting dates with the exception of the summer vacation period of July and August when there will be only one meeting with a date to be determined.
Eightagreed on a roll call vote ………8-0
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa for the Planning Board to act as a whole committee for any special needs such as ordinances, Master Plan matters or review of certain subdivisions.
All In Favor ……….8-0
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PLANNING BOARD MEETINGJANUARY 12, 2012
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ITEM #1
701 Union Acquisition, LLCBlock 173 - Lot 17Preliminary & Final
701 Union Blvd.Major Site Plan Approval
Philip Morin, attorney for the applicant gave a brief summary of the application for the benefit of any public present. Mr. Morin indicated that a meeting with the Boro Engineer is scheduled for next week to discuss the Planning Board Engineer’s Review letter. Therefore, the applicant is requesting that this matter be carried to the January 26, 2012 Planning Board Meeting with no additional notice required.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to carry this matter to our regular meeting of January 26, 2012 at or about 8:00 pm with no additional notice required.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote……….8-0
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ITEM #2
Versabar Corp.Block 170.06 - Lot 6Minor Site Plan
100 Maltese DriveCertificate of Use
Mr. Greg Lake, attorney for the applicantand Ms. Taylor appeared requesting approval to occupy 20,000 sq. ft. of space at this location. The nature of the business is the manufacturing of steel products used in the electrical framing industry.
Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation will be primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with overtime and weekend hours when necessary to stay current. There will be eighteen employees. Twenty onsite parking spaces have been provided.
Ms. Taylor gave further testimony as to the nature of the business, indicating that they produce thousands of finished products used in the construction of commercial structures. Customers receive product by picking up from the warehouse, or by UPS/FEDEX or LTL truck.The Applicant intends to replace an existing 24” x 30” sign and install an additional 1 x 8 sign.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the application for occupancy as presented as well as a design waiver for the signage. 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.
- The applicant will replace the text on the existing sign and install an additional 1 x 8 sign.
- The applicant stipulates that no noise or odor will emanate beyond the lot line.
- The anticipated hours of operation will be primarily Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with overtime and weekend hours when necessary to stay current. There will be eighteen employees.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0
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ITEM 3
Venus CJJ, LLCBlock 38 - Lot 1.01Minor Site Plan
157 Union Blvd.Certificate of Use
Carla & Joe Haro appeared requesting approval to occupy 1,100 sq. ft. of space at this location. This is a relocation of a previously approved business. The operation will remain the exact same, just smaller scale. All the equipment will be relocated as well as the sign.
Chairman Hennion read a letter of intent into the record. The anticipated hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be two employees. Parking is on street.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve the application for occupancy as presented as well as a design waiver for the signage. 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.
- The applicant will replace the text on the existing sign with previously approved text. There will be no window signs.
- The anticipated hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be two employees.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0
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ITEM 4
Ordinance – Non Conforming Buildings
Councilman D’Angelo explained the purpose of the ordinance stating it pertains to residential properties only.
After a discussion, the Planning Board members suggested some minor editing but recommended approval.
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve
Planning Board minutes of December 8, 2011 as corrected.
Eight agreed on a roll call vote ………8-0
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RESOLUTIONS:
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Golden Scissors.-Blk 103-Lot 14 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 Footprints Plus-Blk 174-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 Vandenbreeto approve the resolution for Sexy Threading.-Blk 92-Lot 10 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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PLANNING BOARD MEETINGJANUARY 12, 2012
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A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbree to approve the resolution for Empire Star Limo, LLC-Blk 173-Lot 33 as presented.
Five agreed on a roll call vote……….5-0
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VOUCHERS:
A motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Festa to approve a series of vouchers for Alamo Engineering Professional services as listed below:
Invoice 064685 Meeting Attendance (thru 11/23/11) in the amount of $370.00
Invoice 064707 Holy Sepulcher in the amount of $1,012.21
Invoice 064686ECI Edge – Blk 179-Lot2.04 in the amount of $465.00
Eight agreed on a roll call vote………8-0
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There being no other business, a motion was offered by Commissioner Campilango and seconded by Commissioner Vandenbreeto adjourn the meeting.
All in favor………8-0
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Respectfully submitted,
Pete Campilango, Secretary
Patricia Paulson
Planning Board Clerk Date Approved