Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 2015 The meeting was called to order by Planning Board Vice Chairman, Thomas Johnson Mr. Johnson 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 6, 2015, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 7, 2015, 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: Astri Baillie, Tom Johnson, Michael Kopas, Jeff Gertler, Judy Mullins, John Forte, and Steve Tombalakian by phone Excused: Peter Flemming, Mayor Robert Conley, and Frank Russo, Board Engineer Absent: None Also Present: Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the January 6, 2015 re-organization and regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mrs. Mullins, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all eligible voting members and recorded. Comments by the Public: Mr. Johnson 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 - On referral from the Governing Body: ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 195 OF THE BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE” A copy of Ordinance 1-2015 was sent to all Board members prior to this meeting. An overview of the Ordinance was given to the Board by Ms. Astri Baillie, Council Liaison, and Dr. Susan Blickstein, stating that the purpose of the Ordinance is to require a 10% minimum inclusionary development, in all zoning districts, for all residential projects with ten or more units, and a payment in lieu for any partial units. Upon further discussion, review and consideration it was determined by the Board that the proposed Ordinance as submitted was appropriate, necessary and subject to the approval of the Planning Board. 1 Planning Board January 20, 2015 Mr. Vince Loughlin, Esq. prepared a memorializing resolution to go back to the Mayor and Council recommending the adoption of proposed Ordinance 1-2015. Mr. Johnson asked for a motion to approve the resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Tombalakian, seconded by Mrs. Mullins; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte, Mr. Gertler, Mr. Tombalakian, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kopas and Mrs. Mullins “Nays” – None “Absent” – Mayor Conley, Mr. Flemming NEW BUSINESS – None OLD BUSINESS - None PLANNING DISCUSION – None CORRESPONDENCE – None Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Johnson made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:20 P.M.; seconded by Mrs. Mullins. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary 2