04/13/2021 Planning Board Meeting - Virtual

Name: 04/13/2021 Planning Board Meeting - Virtual — Cape May, NJ
Start: 2021-04-13T18:30:00
End: 2021-04-13T20:30:00
Location: Cape May, NJ

Regular Meeting

Cape May, NJ · April 13, 2021

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes Tuesday, April 13, 2021 Opening: The virtual meeting of the City of Cape May Planning Board was called to order by Vice Chairperson Mike Jones at 6:30 PM. In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice was provided. Roll Call: Mr. Bezaire, Chairperson Absent Mr. Jones, Vice Chairperson Present Mr. Belasco Present Mr. Elwell Present Mr. Moffatt Absent Mayor Mullock Present Deputy Mayor Sheehan Present Mr. Shuler Present Dr. Wolf Absent Mr. Gorgone Alt # 1 Present Mrs. Reed Alt # 2 Present Also Present: Richard King, Esquire, Board Solicitor Karen Keenan, Board Secretary Resolutions: Motion made by Mr. Gorgone to adopt Resolution number, 04-13-2021: 1 Conditional Use Standards for Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights-of-Way in the City of Cape May Set Forth in City Council Ordinance 416-2021, seconded by Mr. Belasco and carried 8-0. Those in favor: Mr. Belasco, Mr. Elwell, Mayor Mullock, Deputy Mayor Sheehan, Mr. Shuler, Mr. Gorgone, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Jones. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: None. Motion made by Mr. Gorgone to adopt Resolution number 04-13-2021: 2, Hess, 1249 Lafayette Street, seconded by Mr. Belasco and carried 8-0. Those in favor: Mr. Belasco, Mr. Elwell, Mayor Mullock, Deputy Mayor Sheehan, Mr. Shuler, Mr. Gorgone, Mrs. Reed, Mr. Jones. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: None. Open to the Public: Discussion was opened to the public at 6:33 PM and closed to the public at 6:35 PM with no public coming forward to comment. Discussion: There was a brief discussion initiated by Solicitor King regarding the status of the small wireless facilities ordinance. Mayor Mullock shared that the ordinance was introduced with a small change ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ City of Cape May Planning Board Minutes, April 13, 2021 1 proposed by Mr. Gorgone. Mr. Gorgone said a portion of the ordinance was stricken as it was too restrictive. Mr. Gorgone added that the ordinance was also changed to include that companies can propose locations via land development applications to the Planning Board and Historic Preservation Commission who can accept or reject the locations to retain control. Deputy Mayor Sheehan shared that the City Solicitor said there may be a need to re-advertise because of the changes to the ordinance. Motion made to adjourn by Mr. Belasco at 6:39 PM with all in favor. Respectfully submitted: Karen Keenan, Board Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ City of Cape May Planning Board Minutes, April 13, 2021 2

Agenda

ZACK MULLOCK Mayor STACY D. SHEEHAN MICHAEL J. VOLL Deputy Mayor City Manager LORRAINE M. BALDWIN ERIN C. BURKE Councilmember City Clerk CHRIS BEZAIRE Councilmember SHAINE P. MEIER Councilmember Planning Board Meeting Agenda Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:30 PM SUNSHINE Opening: In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided. If any member has reason to believe this meeting is being held in violation of this act, they should state so at this time. Pledge to Allegiance: Roll Call: Minutes: Resolution(s): 04-13-2021: 1 Conditional Use Standards for Small Wireless Facilities in the Rights-of-Way in the City of Cape May Set Forth in City Council Ordinance 416-2021 04-13-2021: 2 Irvin and Lucinda Hess 1249 Lafayette Street, Block 1061, Lots 95 & 96 Site Plan Amendment, 1263 Lafayette Street, Block 1061, Lot 101 & Qualifiers Application(s): Discussion: Any and all matters deemed necessary by the Board, with possible action taken. Adjournment Karen Keenan Board Secretary City of Cape May National Historic Landmark City Hall • 643 Washington Street • Cape May, New Jersey 08204-2397 • (609) 884-9525 • Fax: (609) 884-8589 www.capemaycity.com All applications and decisions of the Board are on file in City Hall City of Cape May, County of Cape May, State of New Jersey NOTIFICATION OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Pursuant to the State of Emergency and Public Health Emergency as ordered in Executive Order No. 103 and 107 by the New Jersey Governor, the City of Cape May will hold the City of Cape May Historic Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings at 6:00 P.M. and the Planning Board Meetings at 6:30 PM virtually via Zoom, with a live stream of the meeting on the City’s Facebook page: Cape May, NJ COVID. Members of the public have the following options for observing and/or participating in the meeting: To watch and listen to the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings • Watch the meeting on Facebook as it is streamed live to the City’s Official COVID Facebook page: - Log into Facebook prior to the meeting date, search for “Cape May, NJ COVID” (@capemaycitycovidinfo), or follow https://www.facebook.com/capemaycitycovidinfo - “Like” and “follow” the page. - If you like/follow “Cape May, NJ COVID” prior to the meeting date, you will receive a notification once the live stream begins or you can visit the City’s Cape May, NJ COVID Facebook page at 6:00 P.M. for Historic Preservation Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings and 6:30 PM for Planning Board meetings to watch and listen to the meetings. - You are able to visit the City’s COVID Facebook page at any time during a meeting to view the live stream. Please note that comments and questions left on the City’s COVID Facebook live stream, COVID Facebook page or any City Facebook live stream or City Facebook page will not be addressed. The public has the following option for submission of questions or comments: • Dial 609-884-9533 to call-in with your question or comment only when the Chairperson opens the meeting to the public. - If you hear a busy signal: the line is in use by another caller. Please continue dialing in, and we will eventually reach your call. - You must give your full name and address prior to giving your question or making your statement. - Please keep your question/statement concise and specific to an application or agenda topic. - Comments or questions regarding applications can be made only via call-in during the open to the public portion of the meeting to allow for cross examination. Further notice is given that this notification, including instructions, has been provided to each member of the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, posted on the Cape May City website at capemaycity.com, and transmitted to the Cape May Star and Wave, the Cape May County Herald, and the Press of Atlantic City. The decision to hold virtual Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings was made in consideration of the health, safety, and welfare of Board Members, City Officials, and the public. We understand that this may be an adjustment for some individuals who choose to attend and participate in Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment Meetings, and ask for your cooperation and patience during this time. The City of Cape May thanks you in advance for your understanding. Karen Keenan, Board Secretary

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