05/25/2021 Planning Board Work Session - Virtual
Regular MeetingCape May, NJ · May 25, 2021
Minutes
City of Cape May Planning Board Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Opening: The virtual meeting of the City of Cape May Planning Board was called to order
by Board Solicitor Richard King at 6:32 PM. In compliance with the Open Public
Meetings Act, adequate notice was provided.
Roll Call: Mr. Bezaire, Chairperson Absent
Mr. Jones, Vice Chairperson Absent
Mr. Belasco Absent
Mr. Elwell Absent
Mayor Mullock Present
Deputy Mayor Sheehan Present
Mr. Shuler Present
Dr. Wolf Present
Vacant ---------
Mr. Gorgone Alt # 1 Present
Mrs. Reed Alt # 2 Present
Also Present: Richard King, Esquire, Board Solicitor
Craig Hurless, Board Engineer and Planner
Karen Keenan, Board Secretary
Minutes:
Motion made by Mr. Gorgone to approve the meeting minutes of March 23, 2021, seconded
by Mayor Mullock and carried 5-0. Those in favor: Mayor Mullock, Mr. Shuler, Dr. Wolf, Mr.
Gorgone, Mrs. Reed. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: Deputy Mayor Sheehan.
Discussion:
Master Plan Consistency Review of Ordinance No. 424-2021 – An Ordinance Amending
Section 525 of the Zoning Code to Prohibit the Operation of All Classes of Cannabis
Establishments and Cannabis Distributors Within All Zoning Districts in the City of Cape
May
Board Engineer and Planner Hurless reviewed his memorandum dated May 20, 2021 and
explained that every municipality is dealing with the state act, as they have 180 days to act on
prohibiting operations or permitting the operations for a period of five years. Planner Hurless said
that City Council’s proposed ordinance is to prohibit operation of all classes of establishments and
distributors. He advised the Board that he reviewed the 2019 Master Plan Reexamination and
found the proposed ordinance to be consistent with the Master Plan.
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Members were allotted time for questions and comments. Members agreed with the ordinance’s
consistency with the Master Plan. Mayor Mullock shared City Council’s concern that the reaction
time of 180 days was not enough time and the default of five years in which a change could not be
made is not good for the City right now.
Discussion was opened to the public at 6:43 PM and closed to the public at 6:45 PM with no
public coming forward to comment.
Resolution(s):
Motion made by Mr. Shuler to adopt Resolution number, 05-25-2021: 1 Amendment of
Section 525 of the Zoning Code to Prohibit the Operation of All Classes of Cannabis
Establishments and Cannabis Distributors Within All Zoning Districts in the City of Cape
May Set Forth in City Council Ordinance 424-2021, seconded by Mr. Gorgone and carried 6-
0. Those in favor: Mayor Mullock, Deputy Mayor Sheehan, Mr. Shuler, Dr. Wolf, Mr. Gorgone,
Mrs. Reed. Those opposing: None. Those abstaining: None.
Motion made to adjourn by Dr. Wolf at 6:48 PM with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted: Karen Keenan, Board Secretary
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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, May 25, 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: March 23, 2021
Application(s):
Discussion: Master Plan Consistency Review of Ordinance No. 424-2021 – An Ordinance
Amending Section 525 of the Zoning Code to Prohibit the Operation of All Classes
of Cannabis Establishments and Cannabis Distributors Within All Zoning Districts
in the City of Cape May
Any and all matters deemed necessary by the Board, with possible action taken.
Adjournment
Karen Keenan
Board Secretary
All applications and decisions of the Board are on file in City Hall
City of Cape May
National Historic Landmark
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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
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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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