Planning Board - Virtual Meeting

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING CITY OF BAYONNE The Peninsula of PLANNING BOARD Business and Technology City Council Chambers 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002 TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 6:00 P.M. Karen Fiermonte (Chairperson) Maria I. Valado (Vice-Chairperson) Commissioners: Mayor James M. Davis, Ramon Veloz (Mayoral Designee), Sharon Nadrowski (Secretary) Commissioners Michael Quintela, George Becker, Demyana Youssef Richard N. Campisano, Esq., Board Counsel Alicia Losonczy, Planning / Zoning Board of Adjustment Administrator Suzanne Mack, P.P., City Planner Malvika Apte, P.P., City Consulting Planner Robert Russo, P.E., City Engineer’s Office This meeting will be conducted by electronic means in accordance with the “Senator Byron M. Baer Public Meetings Act” of 2020, which explicitly permits a public body to conduct a meeting electronically during a State of Emergency. Governor Murphy issued executive orders 103 and 107 declaring a “Public Health Emergency and State of Emergency” and directing residents to quarantine and practice social distancing. I. Meeting called to order – Roll Call II. Pledge to the Flag III. Statement with regard to the Open Public Meetings Act/Sunshine Law IV. Adoption of Minutes: Adoption of the minutes of the special meeting held on February 8, 2022 V. Communications: • Zoning Board of Adjustment – Annual Report for Calendar Year 2021 • Municipal Council resolution authorizing and directing the Planning Board to conduct an investigation of property located at area known as 69-73 LeFante Way, which property is identified as Block 412, Lot 3, to develop a map reflecting the boundaries of the proposed non-condemnation redevelopment area and determine whether the property constitutes a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (P-22-006 – former Seahorse) • Municipal Council resolution authorizing and directing the Planning Board to conduct an investigation of property located at area known as 173-179 Avenue F, which property is identified as Block 442, Lots 6, 7, 8 and 9, to develop a map reflecting the boundaries of the proposed non-condemnation redevelopment area and determine whether the property constitutes a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (P-22-007) VI. Public Hearing: P-21-014 - Presentation of a Non-condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment Study for property located at 70- 72 Prospect Avenue, 66-68 Prospect Avenue and 62 ½ Prospect Avenue which properties are Block 449, Lots 21, 22 and 23 to develop a map reflecting the boundaries of the proposed non-condemnation redevelopment area and to determine whether said property constitutes a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment, pursuant to the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. Presentation by Suzanne Mack, City Planner VII. Public Hearing: P-21-020 - Bayonne Luxury Waterwalk, LLC – Site: 219 West 5th Street in City Block 301.01, Lot 1 and 6 [The applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct a six-story, with a mezzanine floor, multi-family improvement consisting of 180 units, amenities, parking and a waterfront walkway. Matthew Posada, Esq. attorney for applicant VIII. Public Hearing: P-21-028 – Consistency Review – “Gamal Group East Redevelopment Plan” (formerly Caschem) for the property identified as Block 361, Lot 12 and Block 362, Lot 3 as shown on the official Tax Map of the City of Bayonne pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 Et. Seq. Presentation by Suzanne Mack, City Planner IX. Adoption of Resolutions • P-21-014 AINOR for 70-72 Prospect Avenue, 66-68 Prospect Avenue and 62 ½ Prospect Avenue in City Block 449, Lots 21, 22 and 23 • P-21-028 – Consistency Review for Gamal Group East Redevelopment Plan (formerly Caschem) in City Block 361, Lot 12 and Block 362, Lot 3 cc: All members Robert Russo, P.E., Consulting City Engineer Robert Geisler, Police Chief Madelene Medina, City Clerk Malvika Apte, P.P. Consulting City Planner Keith Weaver, Fire Chief Sharon Nadrowski, Council President Tracey Tuohy, Zoning Officer BAY-TV Robert Zawistowski, B.E.C. Richard Bielinski, Construction Official Jersey Journal Suzanne Mack, P.P., City Planner Joseph Coughlin, Fire Sub-Code Official Star Ledger Susan Bischoff, C.S.R. Maureen Pona