Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 1, 2013 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 1st day of October 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: Michael Kopas, Steve Tombalakian, John Forte, Mayor Robert Conley, Peter Flemming, and Tom Johnson. Jeff Gertler arrived at 7:45pm Absent: Judy Mullins Excused: Astri Baillie, 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 August 6, 2013 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Corrections were noted; via email by Mr. Frank Russo, a motion to approve the minutes as corrected was made by Mr. Forte, seconded by Mr. Flemming. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all eligible voting members and recorded. 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. Seeing no one he closed that portion of the meeting. REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION ITEMS Proposed Amendment to Chapter 195 of the Madison Borough Code Entitled “Land Development Ordinance” on referral from the Governing Body Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-26 ORDINANCE 41-2013 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING CHAPTER 195 OF THE BOROUGH CODE, LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE ANNUAL REPORT ADOPTED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. 1 Planning Board October 1, 2013 The Board with motion by Mr. Flemming, second by Mr. Gertler approved the recommendation of Ordinance 41-2013 to Mayor and Council. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard by all voting members. RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – CASE NO. P 13-001 Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances 91 Park Avenue, LLC Block: 1106, Lot: 2 91 Park Avenue Resolution granting the Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances of 91 Park Avenue, LLC., for the Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances on property located at 91 Park Avenue, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 1106, Lot 2. The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Steven Shepis, Esq. and the Planning Board members and it’s Professionals for review prior to this evening’s meeting. Mr. Loughlin informed the Board that he had received a letter from Mr. Shepis, the applicant’s attorney, dated September 27, 2013 regarding modifications that he and his client would like to see in the resolution. Mr. Loughlin explained the changes he made in the resolution to the Board members. Mr. Tombalakian asked the Board and its Professionals if they had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Seeing none Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to approve the resolution with the changes as discussed this evening. A motion was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Mr. Kopas; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mr. Forte, Mr. Tombalakian, Mr. Kopas, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Flemming “Nays” – “Abstain” – Mayor Conley NEW BUSINESS – CASE NO. P 13-009 Courtesy Review of Landscape Plan 92 Greenwood Avenue, LLC Block: 1004, Lot: 38 92 Greenwood Avenue Mr. Alan Andreas gave a brief presentation to the Board as stipulated in his resolution as to the landscape plan for the minor 3 lot subdivision on property located at 92 Greenwood Avenue, Madison, commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 1004, Lot 38. During the discussion it was decided that Gator bags will be used for the new street trees that will be planted. A detailed tree protection plan was received via email from the Shade Tree Commission. The Board was satisfied with the Landscape Plan as presented this evening. 2 Planning Board October 1, 2013 OLD BUSINESS - There was no old business before the Board this evening. PLANNING DISCUSION – Giralda Farms A power point presentation for discussion regarding the findings of the subcommittee for Giralda Farms Land Use Policy/Master Plan Amendment was presented to the Board by Dr. Susan Blickstein. The goal with this parcel is to recognize the unique environmental setting and design of the campus, while more effectively responding to future development opportunities. It was decided that a formal public presentation will be scheduled regarding amending the Master Plan. Once the draft Amendment is available it will be put on the Borough website. All interested stakeholders will be invited to attend the hearing. Additionally anyone with comments or concerns will have an opportunity to send written responses to the Land Use office prior to the hearing. CORRESPONDENCE – Royal Wave Development The Mayor and Council at their meeting held on Monday, September 23, 2013 adopted and approved a second amendment to the developers agreement between the Borough of Madison and Royal Wave Development, LLC for premises at Block: 1601, Lot: 30 (Formerly Lots, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 and 32) Mr. Tombalakian announced that the Tuesday, October 15, 2013 and November 5, 2013 Planning Board hearings have been cancelled. Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:00 P.M.; seconded by Mayor Conley. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary 3