Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 2012 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 17th day of July 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, John Forte, Astri Baillie, Tom Johnson, Steve Tombalakian, and Jeff Gertler who arrived at 8:19 pm Absent: None Excused: Michael Kopas, and Frank Russo, Board Engineer Also Present: Keith Loughlin, Esq., Substitute Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the June 5, 2012 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Several minor corrections were made by Ms. Baillie. Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Ms. Baillie. 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 July 17, 2012 Resolutions For Memorialization – CASE NO. P 12-001 Amended Site Plan with Variance 1999 Madison Associates, LLC Block: 5101, Lot: 32 311 Main Street Resolution granting the application of 1999 Madison Associates, LLC for the Amended Site Plan with Variances on property located at 311 Main Street, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 5101, Lot 32. A draft resolution was prepared and sent to the applicant’s attorney Mr. Lawrence Cohen, Planning Board members and Professionals. Several comments to the Resolution were recorded prior to the meeting. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board or its Professionals had any other comments or concerns regarding the resolution and the corrections as stated this evening. Ms. Baillie had several corrections to the resolution which were discussed and agreed upon by the applicant’s attorney. A motion to approve the Resolution as corrected was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Ms. Baillie. The following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mr. Johnson, Dr. Esposito, Mayor Conley, Mr. Forte, Mr. Flemming, Ms. Baillie and Mr. Tombalakian. “Nays” – Absent – Mr. Kopas NEW BUSINESS – There was no new business before the Board this evening. OLD BUSINESS – There was no old business before the Board this evening. Planning Board July 17, 2012 PLANNING DISCUSSION – • LED Lighting – Gas Stations Tom Granato and John Picone owners of the Sunoco Station on Kings Road were in attendance to hear the changes that the Planning Board is planning to make regarding LED price signs for gas stations. Mr. Tombalakian invited them to participate in this discussion. Ms. Blickstein began the discussion referring back to the previous work session discussions that the Planning Board has already had regarding LED lighting for gas stations. She took those discussion items and presented a memorandum dated, March 20, 2012 with a revision date of May 1, 2012 to all Board members. Ms. Blickstein explained to the Board members that the ordinance that is being proposed is inconsistent with the revised Master Plan of 2009 and needs to go before the Mayor and Council. Ms. Blickstein’s memorandum points were discussed. During the discussion the Board questioned specific industry color standards and the LED Price Point dimensions, and brightness. Ms. Blickstein stated that this is a standard that will apply for all gas stations in town. Mr. Granato and Mr. Picone were told that an amended application with variance would be needed for their Sunoco station due to the overall square footage of the sign not the LED Price Point changes that have already taken place without permitted approval. At this time the Planning Board members had no further comments or questions for Ms. Blickstein. On the recommendation of Mr. Tombalakian, seconded by Mr. Johnson; Ms. Blickstein was instructed to draft an Ordinance to the Mayor and Council amending Chapter 195, Article V of the Borough Code entitled “Land Development Ordinance of the Borough of Madison” to allow LED Price Point signs at gas stations under certain conditions. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard by all eligible Board members and recorded. • 2011 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report Mr. Tombalakian began the discussion of the 2011 Zoning Board of Adjustment Report as prepared by Gary Hall, Esq., Zoning Board Attorney. Ms. Blickstein addressed the Board in regards to basic standards for solar panel installation in all residential zones. Ms. Blickstein will collaborate with the Planning Board secretary with specific design standards. After these standards are provided, a letter will be sent to the Historic Preservation Commission to invite them to attend a Planning Board meeting to discuss solar panels in the Historic District. Planning Board July 17, 2012 CORRESPONDENCE – None at this time Mr. Tombalakian announced that the next regular meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2012 is cancelled. The next regular scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 4, 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. Johnson at 9:00 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