December 21, 2016
The regular meeting of the Hammonton Planning Board was called to order this date by Chairman Edward H. Marinelli, in Council Chambers at 7:30 p.m., with the announcement of the Sunshine Law and fire exit procedure. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The meeting was televised.
PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT
Paul Esposito Sal Capelli James Schroeder, Esq.
Linda Byrnes Gordon Pherribo Robert Vettese, Eng.
Philip DeMarco Elsie Baez Kevin Dixon, Planner
Thomas Gribbin Patricia Berenato, Sec,
Krystin Kent
Michael Hozik
Vincent Messina
Ch. Edward Marinelli
Chairman Marinelli designated alternate member Vincent Messina as a full voting member for tonight’s meeting.
ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES
Mr. Esposito made a motion to approve the Hammonton Planning Board meeting minutes for November 2, 2016 as reviewed. Mr. Messina seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
WAIVER OF SITE PLAN REVIEW
John Pettit, Eng. is present for the applicant, Taco, Hammonton Investors seeking amended site plan for Block 4604, Lot 29.01, Zone GW-2 at 117 South White Horse Pike. They want to reconfigure the drive aisle for better traffic flow within the site. He said they have no issues with the planner and engineer reports. No variances are requested.
Bob Vettese, Board Engineer stated inspections fees are required to be posted.
Kevin Dixon, Board Planner, Traffic Consultant stated the applicant has agreed with his report dated December 21, 2016.
Joe DiPasqual, Manager for Taco Bell stated lighting is not on 24 hours a day. Bob Vettese stated security lights are needed.
PUBLIC PORTION No public objection. PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED
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Mr. Schroeder stated that the applicant needs an attorney and there will be no vote at this time.
MOTION
Mr. Gribbin made a motion to table the application until the applicant is represented by an attorney. Mr. Hozik seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
AMENDED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN
Jeffrey Chang, Esq. of Heilbrunn and Pape Law Offices is present for the applicant, MMG Realty, Main Road Apartments. He said the applicant is requesting to amend preliminary and final major site plan for Block 4801, Lots 6 and 6.01, Zone R3-A at Main Road. Final approval was given in 2005. He said they recently met with the Parks and Recreation Committee to eliminate a tot lot. The Committee recommended that a contribution in lieu of the tot lot was acceptable at $70,0000.00.
Andrew Coursin, Eng, is present and sworn in by Mr. Schroeder. He said they will comply with all other final conditions of approval.
Mr. Vettese agreed and Mr. Dixon had no comments.
PUBLIC PORTION No public objection. PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED
MOTION
Mr. Gribbin made a motion to omit the tot lot (as to meeting minutes of the Parks and Recreation dated November 15, 2016) and make a contribution in lieu of the tot lot for $70,000.00. Mrs. Byrnes seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
MOTION
Ms. Kent made a motion to approve the resolution for DIAMOND ROCK REALTY (JONH PANTICELLO). Mr. Esposito seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
MOTION
Mr. Esposito made a motion to approve the resolution for TUCKAHOE TURF FARMS. Mr. Messina seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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ADOPTION OF HAMMONTON PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2017
MOTION
Mr. Hozik made a motion to adopt the Hammonton Planning Board Meeting Schedule for 2017. Ms. Kent seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. The meeting schedule is as follows:
January 4 & 18, February 1 & 15, March 1 & 15, April 5 & 19, May 3 & 17, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16, September 6 & 20, October 4 & 18, November 1 & 15, December 6 & 20. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED
recess meeting resumed
MMG application resumes
Mr. Jeffrey Chang, Esq. of Heilbrunn and Pape will now represent the applicant, Hammonton Investors, Taco Bell. He stated they are requesting a waiver of site plan for Block 4604, Lot 29.01, Zone GW-2 at 117 South White Horse Pike.
MOTION
Mr. Hozik made a motion to approve the request for waiver of site plan for Hammonton Investors, Taco Bell. Mr. Messina seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
At this time Chairman Marinelli thanked all members for their service and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
All board members agreed to adjourn the last meeting for 2016.
Respectfully submitted,
Patricia Berenato
Secretary