03/25/2025 Planning Board Work Session Meeting

City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Opening: The meeting of the City of Cape May Planning Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Michael Jones at 6:30 PM in the City Hall Auditorium. In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice was provided. Roll Call: Mr. Bezaire, Chairperson Absent Mr. Jones, Vice Chairperson Present Mr. Crowley Present Mr. Gorgone Present Mr. Lundholm Absent Deputy Mayor McDade Absent Mayor Mullock Present Mrs. Reed Present Mr. Riggs Present Mr. Padussis Alt # 1 Present Mr. Crippen Alt # 2 Present Also Present: Rich King, Esquire, Board Solicitor Craig Hurless, Board Engineer and Planner Karen Keenan, Board Secretary Resolution(s): Motion made by Mr. Gorgone to adopt Resolution number 03-25-2025: 1 Katherine A. Healey, 230, 236 & 248 Grant Street, Block 1019 Lot(s) 12, 13.01, 14, seconded by Mr. Padussis and carried 5-0. Those in favor: Mr. Gorgone, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Lundholm, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Padussis, Mr. Jones. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: Mayor Mullock, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Crippen. Minutes: Motion made by Mr. Crowley to approve the meeting minutes of February 25, 2025, seconded by Mayor Mullock and carried 5-0. Those in favor: Mr. Gorgone, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Lundholm, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Padussis, Mr. Jones. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: Mayor Mullock, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Crippen. Discussion: Master Plan Consistency Review of Draft Ordinance ____-2024 Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation for An Ordinance Establishing Limitations & Regulations for Off-Street Storage of Trailers in the City of Cape May City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2025 1 Jake Stevenson of the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) presented the commission’s desire for Cape May to not be like other municipalities with multiple front garages with cars parked in front of them, which would not have been seen during the city’s period of significance. He explained the research on the topic included review of ordinances from the states of Washington, Florida and New Jersey and the HPC’s concern being strictly limited to streetscape. Engineer Hurless summarized his memorandum dated July 3, 2024 for the board. He said the proposed ordinance was initiated by the HPC. Although it affects section 7 of the code (an enforcement issue) and no changes are proposed to the zoning code, he found it beneficial to review the proposed ordinance for consistency with the master plan. He did say the board could find the proposed changes consistent with the master plan. The board had a general discussion on the ordinance and enforcement. Members had differing opinions on the length of time listed in §7-22.6G(ii) Exceptions. It was determined that Member Riggs would bring the ordinance to the Quality of Life Committee for consideration. State Development and Redevelopment Cross-Acceptance Response Engineer Hurless reported he is waiting on input from the city to complete a draft response. He will disseminate his draft to the board and a link to the state development plan, so the board can provide input on the draft. Master Plan Implementation Engineer Hurless advised that he will review more reexamination recommendation items to continue the discussion on the master plan implementation. Payment of Bills Motion made by Mr. Crowley to approve the payment of bills, seconded by Mr. Crippen, and carried 8-0. Those in favor: Mr. Gorgone, Mayor Mullock, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Crowley, Mr. Riggs, Mr. Padussis, Mr. Crippen, Mr. Jones. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: None. Motion made to adjourn by Mr. Crowley at 7:12 PM with all in favor. Respectfully submitted: Karen Keenan, Board Secretary City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes, March 25, 2025 2