Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING MAY 7, 2013 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 7th day of May 2013 at 7:30 P.M., in Council Chambers, 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 15, 2013, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 16, 2013, 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: Judy Mullins, Mayor Robert Conley, Peter Flemming, Michael Kopas, Astri Baillie, Tom Johnson, Steve Tombalakian and Jeff Gertler Absent: Excused: John Forte, and Frank Russo, Board Engineer Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the April 16, 2013 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Corrections were noted by Ms. Baillie and read into the record. Motion to approve the minutes as corrected this evening was made by Mrs. Mullins, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all eligible voting members and recorded. Mr. Johnson, Mr. Forte and Mr. Gertler abstained from the voice vote. Comments by the Public: Mr. Tombalakian opened the floor to the public for anyone that wished to be heard on any matter not on this evening’s agenda. Mr. Cary Miller, 186 Park Avenue, Madison, stated to the Board that the lights at 175 Park Avenue are left on in the building around the clock. Mr. Tombalakian stated that this would be looked into by the Board Engineer. Planning Board May 7, 2013 RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – CASE NO. P 11-003 Preliminary & Final Site Plan with Variances Michael & Stella Iannaccone Block 5101, Lot 29 305 Main Street A resolution granting the application of Michael & Stella Iannaccone, for the Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances on property located at 305 Main Street, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 5101, Lot 29. The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Steven Azzolini, Esq. and the Planning Board members and its Professionals for review. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board and its Professionals had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Several corrections were noted by Ms. Baillie and recorded. Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to approve the resolution with the corrections as recorded this evening. A motion was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Flemming; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mayor Conley, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Flemming, Mr. Gertler, Mr. Kopas, Mrs. Mullins, and Mr. Tombalakian “Nays” – None “Abstain” –Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Forte CASE NO. P 13-005 Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances Drew University Block: 3001 Lot: 1 36 Madison Avenue A resolution granting the application of Drew University, for the Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances on property located at 36 Madison Avenue, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 3001, Lot 1. The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. John Beyel, Esq. and the Planning Board members and its Professionals for review. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board and its Professionals had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Mr. Loughlin stated to the Board that several changes had been received from the applicant’s attorney, Mr. Beyel, and recorded accordingly. Planning Board May 7, 2013 Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to approve the resolution with the corrections as stated this evening by Mr. Loughlin. A motion was made by Mrs. Mullins, seconded by Ms. Baillie; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mayor Conley, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Flemming, Mr. Gertler, Mrs. Mullins, and Mr. Tombalakian “Nays” – None “Abstain” –Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kopas, and Mr. Forte CASE NO. P 13-002 Minor Subdivision with Variances Louis Casamassa Block: 1106 Lots: 8 & 9 8 & 10 Loveland Street A resolution granting the application of Louis Casamassa, for the Minor Subdivision with Variances on property located at 8 Loveland Street, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 1106, Lots 8 & 9. The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Lawrence Calli, Esq. and the Planning Board members and its Professionals for review. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board and its Professionals had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Mr. Loughlin stated that he had received an email with changes from the applicant’s attorney Mr. Lawrence Calli. These changes were discussed with the Board and placed in the resolution. Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to approve the resolution with the changes as recorded this evening. A motion was made by Mrs. Mullins, seconded by Mr. Kopas; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mayor Conley, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Flemming, Mr. Kopas, Mrs. Mullins, and Mr. Tombalakian “Nays” – None “Abstain” –Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gertler, and Mr. Forte Planning Board May 7, 2013 NEW BUSINESS – CASE NO. P 13-006 Amended Site Plan with Variances Realogy Holdings Block: 401 Lot: 2 175 Park Avenue Mr. Joseph O’Neill, Esq. attorney for the applicant stated to the Board that his client Realogy Holdings has decided to revise the application that is before the Board this evening and has requested that the above application be carried. Mr. O’Neill was granted a new hearing date of June 18, 2013. He was informed that notice would be required for the revised application and that revised plans must be submitted two weeks in advance of the hearing to give the Borough’s Professionals enough time to submit revised memorandums. OLD BUSINESS - There was no old business before the Board this evening. PLANNING DISCUSION – Ms. Boardman advised the Board that the plans needed for signature for 122 Main Street have been received and signed. The subcommittee of the Master Plan review will convene on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 6:00pm. Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Flemming made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 P.M.; seconded by Mr. Johnson. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary