Bordentown City Planning/Zoning Board

CITY OF BORDENTOWN PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING MARCH 3, 2025 The City of Bordentown Planning Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday March 3, 2025, at the Carslake Community Center, 207 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown City, New Jersey. Chairwoman Haney called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM starting with the pledge of allegiance. Chairwoman Haney read the Open Public Meeting Act, and the Secretary was directed that it be entered into the minutes that the meeting was being held in compliance. The following Board members were in attendance, Ms. Haney, Mr. Malone, Mr. Antozzeski, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Advani. Absent Board Members were Mayor Sciortino, Mr. Braz, Ms. Robinson and Ms. Murphy. Mr. Malone motioned to Approve minutes from February 3, 2025, Planning Board Meeting, seconded by Mr. Edwards, all eligible members were in favor, the motion was Carried. Mr. Malone motioned to a Adopt Resolution 2025-6, PBAZ 2024-06/Third Street Investments, LLC, 33 Third Street/Block 1701 Lot 3, Request for additional office/commercial unit, seconded by Mr. Antozzeski. ROLL CALL IN FAVOR: Mr. Malone - Yes Ms. Haney - Yes Mr. Advani - Yes Mr. Edwards - Yes Mr. Antozzeski - Yes OPPOSSED: None Chairwoman Haney stated the next item on the agenda was Request from PSIF Elizabeth Street, LLC for a One-Year Extension, Board Approval as referenced in PB Resolution 2023-05, 201 Elizabeth Street, Block 160 Lots 1 & 2.01, Mr. Malone motioned to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Edwards. ROLL CALL IN FAVOR: Mr. Malone - Yes Ms. Haney - Yes Mr. Advani - Yes Mr. Edwards - Yes Mr. Antozzeski - Yes Mr. Kennedy - Yes OPPOSSED: None Chairwoman Haney stated the next item on the agenda was PBAZ 2025-01/Sean Reiter, 27 E Church Street/Block 1005 Lot 08 for a Proposed Addition. Mr. Reiter appeared before the Board and stated that he was requesting Bulk variance approval in order to construct a 2-story building addition at the rear of the existing dwelling in order to add a full bathroom onto an existing bedroom on the 2 nd floor, creating a master suite, as well as provide a sunroom on the 1st floor. He added that his family needed the added space. He further testified that the second floor of the addition would be used to convert an existing bedroom into a master suite containing a full bathroom, while the first floor of the addition would include a sunroom. He confirmed that the total bedroom count of three (3) was not changing, but that the bathroom count would increase from one-and- one-half (1-1/2) to two-and-one-half (2-1/2). He then added that the proposed addition is not unlike similar developments in his neighborhood. Jason L. Vico, Applicant’s architect, was then sworn in and testified as to the floor plan and elevations that were submitted with the Application, confirming the testimony of Mr. Reiter as to the dimensions of the proposed addition and variance relief required. The Board Engineer reviewed his February 12, 2025, review letter and discussed the items submitted. He confirmed that the bulk variance relief was required in connection with the proposed side yard setback, noting that the existing yard setback is already non- conforming and that the Application results in an intensity of the non-conformity. With respect to the required minimum lot area, lot width, and front yard setback, he stated that same are all existing non-conformities to which no change is proposed. Given the material submitted by Applicant, and Applicant’s testimony, the BCPB Engineer opined that all of his concerns had been addressed and that he had no issue with the Application. Chairwoman Haney opened the meeting to the public, there being no public comment on this application, the public portion of the meeting was closed. Mr. Edwards motioned to approve the application conditioned upon the Applicant complying with all comments in the February 12, 2025, Planning Board Engineer’s report, seconded by Mr. Malone. ROLL CALL IN FAVOR: Mr. Malone - Yes Ms. Haney - Yes Mr. Advani - Yes Mr. Edwards - Yes Mr. Antozzeski - Yes Mr. Kennedy - Yes OPPOSSED: None Chairwoman Haney then opened the meeting to the public for any questions, there being no public comment, the public portion of the meeting was closed. There being no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Malone motioned to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Antozzeski, all were in favor, the meeting was then adjourned at 7:19 PM Respectfully submitted, Jennifer M. Smith Jennifer M. Smith Planning Board Secretary