Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 2014 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 4th day of March 2014 at 7:30 P.M., in the Court Room, 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 7, 2014, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 8, 2014, 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: Steve Tombalakian, John Forte, Mayor Robert Conley, Tom Johnson. Judy Mullins, Astri Baillie, and Jeff Gertler who arrived at 7:45pm Excused: Peter Flemming Absent: Michael Kopas Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frank Russo, Board Engineer Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the February 4, 2014 regular meeting minutes were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Ms. Boardman told the Board that edits were discussed this afternoon with Ms. Baillie. A motion to approve the minutes as edited was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mrs. Mullins. 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. RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – CASE NO. P 13-013 Amended Application with Variance 122 Main Street, Madison, LLC Block: 1803 Lot: 11 122 Main Street Resolution granting the Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances of 122 Main Street, Madison, LLC., for the Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances on property located at 122 Main Street, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 1803, Lot 11. 1 Planning Board March 4, 2014 The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Sam DeAngelis, Esq. and the Planning Board members and it’s Professionals for review prior to this evening’s meeting. Mr. Tombalakian asked the Board and its Professionals if they had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Mr. Loughlin stated that he had received corrections from Mr. Tombalakian and Ms. Baillie and that these corrections would be made in the resolution and a revised copy would be sent to Board Secretary Ms. Boardman. Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to approve the resolution with these corrections this evening. A motion was made by Mayor Conley, seconded by Ms. Baillie; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Mayor Conley, Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte, Mr. Tombalakian, Mr. Johnson, and Mrs. Mullins “Nays” – None “Abstain” – None NEW BUSINESS – None OLD BUSINESS - None PLANNING DISCUSION – • 39 Green Village Road Redevelopment Plan Dr. Susan Blickstein gave a brief overview of the Redevelopment Plan which was distributed to all Board members and professionals prior to this evening’s discussion. A copy was also sent to Mr. Brian Burns, Esq. Mr. Burns is representing the developer of this property. Dr. Blickstein and Mr. Burns had discussed several items in the Redevelopment Plan prior to this evenings meeting. Mr. Burns sent to the Board members and its Professionals a list of comments, dated, March 4, 2014, regarding the Redevelopment Plan that he would be addressing this evening. Dr Blickstein discussed COAH fees and after some discussion this provision in the Redevelopment Plan will be stricken. Waiver Provisions will be added to the Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Burns thanked the Board for allowing him to speak this evening and began his presentation. Mr. Burns stated that after speaking with Dr. Blickstein they are withdrawing comment Number 3 which deals with Parking Setbacks. It was determined that six comments on Mr. Burns’s letter would be dealt with at the time of public hearing of the site plan; including trash and recycling storage setbacks, retaining wall setbacks, curb cut width, driveway width, retaining wall height and maximum illumination at property lines. Mr. Brett Skapinetz from Dynamic Engineering was also present this evening. Comments this evening were heard regarding building height where 45’ is proposed and 47’ was requested. 2 Planning Board March 4, 2014 After discussion it was determined that the building height of 45’ would remain in the Redevelopment Plan. Bicycle storage was proposed as one bicycle space per dwelling unit whereas; one-half bicycle space per dwelling unit was requested. The plan will be modified to the requested one-half space. Planted buffer area along the westerly side of the parking area was discussed prior to the meeting and agreed upon by Dr. Blickstein and Mr. Burns. Buffer plantings were discussed; the words “ground cover” will be included on Page 4 of the Redevelopment Plan. Site lighting was the next item on the comments page; Dr. Blickstein will review the language in the document and revise accordingly. The last items discussed were gates, utilities and Green Design Standards. The language regarding the Green Design standards will be revised by Dr. Blickstein in the Redevelopment Plan. The Board determined that Dr. Blickstein should make the revisions as discussed this evening to the Redevelopment Plan and submit same directly to Mayor and Council. • PCD-O Master Plan Amendment Dr. Blickstein presented to the Board and its Professionals a draft document of the Land Use Element Amendment of the Borough of Madison Master Plan. Bulk regulations as depicted on page four of the draft was discussed. The language regarding impervious coverage was spoken about and Mr. Russo and Susan will clarify the language. It was also noted that the impervious coverage should be increased from 15% to 17.5%; this increase was in part due to parking changes. The increase in the off street parking was also discussed. Dr. Blickstein stated to the Board that property owners that she had met with on previous occasions had voiced a real concern over parking. This amendment will also allow for the addition of smaller footprint parking structures. It was discussed that architectural standards should also be included in this draft. Dr. Blickstein acknowledged that Chatham development is unknown at this time. It was decided that modifications to the draft document as discussed this evening would be made by Dr. Blickstein and that a public hearing could be scheduled for April 1, 2014, after these modifications have been received by the board secretary, Ms. Boardman. • Conservation Easements Ms. Baillie gave a brief overview for the reason behind the conservation easements need. She stated that the Borough has six conservation easements in town. Frank Russo, Zoning Officer/Board Engineer, distributed an Ordinance from the Township of Mendham relating to Conservation Easements to the Board members and its Professionals. Mr. Russo stated that there is only one true “conservation easement” in the Borough. The Borough proposes a conservation easement ordinance be prepared with language to include an annual inspection and enforcement penalties. Mr. Loughlin told Mr. Russo that he would discuss ordinance language with him regarding the penalties. CORRESPONDENCE – None Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:15 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