Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2012 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 17th day of April 2012 at 7:30 P.M., in Room #140, Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road, Madison, NJ. The meeting was called to order by Planning Board Chairman, Steve Tombalakian Mr. Tombalakian requested the reading of the Public Meeting Notice. Ms. Boardman read the following statement in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. “Let the minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: At the reorganization meeting of the Board held on January 3, 2012, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 4, 2012, a copy of the schedule of meetings was posted at the bulletin board at the entrance to the Hartley Dodge Memorial, was sent to the Madison Eagle and the Daily Record, and filed with the Borough Clerk all in accordance with the “Open Public Meetings Act”. The following roll call was recorded: Present: Peter Flemming, Sr., Dr. Vincent Esposito, Mayor Conley, Tom Johnson, John Forte, Astri Baillie, Steve Tombalakian, and Mr. Gertler Absent: Michael Kopas Excused: Frank Russo, Board Engineer Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Esq., Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the April 3, 2012 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Grammatical corrections were noted. Motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard by all eligible Board Members. Comments by the Public: Mr. Tombalakian opened the floor to the public for anyone who wished to be heard on any matter not on this evening’s agenda. Seeing no one wishing to be heard, Mr. Tombalakian closed this portion of the hearing. Planning Board April 17, 2012 Resolutions For Memorialization – CASE NO. P 12-004 Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan 175 Park Avenue, LLC Block: 401, Lot: 2 175 Park Avenue Resolution granting the application of 175 Park Avenue for the Amended Preliminary & Final Site Plan on property located at 175 Park Avenue, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 401, Lot 2. A draft resolution was sent via email for review prior to this evening’s meeting to the Applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Glenn Pantel, Esq., the Planning Board Members and its Professionals. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board or its Professionals had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Ms. Baillie noted several corrections. These corrections were noted by Mr. Loughlin. A motion to approve the Resolution was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Mayor Conley; and the following roll call was recorded with Mr. Johnson abstaining: “Ayes” –Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte, Mr. Tombalakian, Mr. Gertler, Mayor Conley, Dr. Esposito and Mr. Flemming “Nays” – None “Abstain” - Mr. Johnson CASE NO. P 11-005 Preliminary & Final Site Plan with Variances Stangle Group, LLC Block: 1801, Lot: 9 14 Elmer Street Resolution granting the application of The Stangle Group, LLC for the Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances on property located at 14 Elmer Street, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 1801, Lot 9. A draft resolution was sent via email for review to all Board Members and its Professionals as well as the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Samuel DeAngelis Esq. Mr. Frank Russo commented to several items in the draft resolution via email. These comments were incorporated into the resolution and a revised resolution was sent out. Planning Board April 17, 2012 Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board or its Professionals had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Several comments to the resolution were noted, Mr. Loughlin noted the changes. A motion to approve the Resolution with the revisions made this evening was made by Mayor Conley, seconded by Mr. Gertler; the following roll call was recorded, with Dr. Esposito, and Mr. Forte abstaining: “Ayes” – Ms. Baillie, Mr. Tombalakian, Mr. Flemming, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gertler, and Mayor Conley. “Nays” – None “Abstain” –Mr. Forte, Dr. Esposito CASE NO. P 12-003 Borough of Madison Block: 2803, Lot: 2 10 Maple Avenue The Planning Board reviewed a proposed Zone Change to include the property located at 10 Maple Avenue, otherwise known on the Borough Tax Map as Block 2803, Lot 2 within the immediately adjacent R-3 Zoning District. The proposed zone change was found to conform with the Master Plan and Land Development Ordinance. A motion was requested to recommend to the Mayor and Council that they adopt the proposed zone change. Mr. Tombalakian called for a motion; the motion was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Forte. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard by all eligible voting members with Mayor Conley and Dr. Esposito abstaining from the vote. NEW BUSINESS – • Mary Ann Hay, IALD, LEED AP Director, Architectural Lighting Design Syska Hennessy Group, Inc. A presentation regarding LED lighting was provided to the Board by Ms. Mary Ann Hay, Director, and Architectural Lighting Designer of the Syska Hennessy Group. Ms. Hay brought several hand outs and distributed them to the Board members this evening. A discussion ensued looking at the changing lighting technology and what a Municipality may want to look at in regard to language used in an LED Ordinance to preserve the character of the community. Mr. Tombalakian thanked Ms. Hay for this very informative presentation this evening. Planning Board April 17, 2012 OLD BUSINESS – There was no old business before the Board this evening. PLANNING DISCUSSION – • LED Lighting – Gas Stations • 2011 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report These items of discussion will be carried to the Planning Board meeting of May 15, 2012 CORRESPONDENCE – None at this time Mr. Tombalakian cancelled the May 1, 2012 regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting. The next regular Planning Board meeting will be held on May 15, 2012. Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to adjourn the regular meeting, motion made by Mr. Gertler at 9:15 P.M.; seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary