Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2016 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison along with a special joint meeting of the Mayor and Council was held on the 6th day of December 2016 at 7:30 P.M., in the Court Room, Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road, Madison, NJ. The joint meeting was called to order by Mayor Robert Conley. Mayor Conley requested the reading of the Public Meeting Notice. Ms. Osborne read the statement in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act. Roll call was taken by Ms. Osborne for the members of the Mayor and Council. Mayor Conley requested the reading of the Public Meeting Notice from Ms. Boardman for the Planning Board. 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 5, 2016, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 6, 2016, 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: Ms. Baillie, Mayor Conley, John Forte, Jeff Gertler, George Limbach, and Mike Kopas Excused: Peter Flemming, Tom Lewis, and Steve Tombalakian Absent: None Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Frank Russo, Assistant Borough Engineer Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Items of Business – Affordable Housing Presentation A presentation was presented to the Borough of Madison Mayor and Council and The Madison Planning Board by Michael Sullivan, ASLA, AICP and Elizabeth McManus, PP, AICP, LEED AP of Clarke Caton Hintz. Also present for the presentation was Dr. Susan Blickstein, PP, AICP Borough of Madison Planning Board Consultant. This presentation gave an overview of New Jersey’s requirements and what they mean for the Borough of Madison. A power point presentation was used by the presenters this evening. A hard copy of the power point presentation was handed out to the Mayor and Council, Planning Board members as well as the members of the public in attendance this evening. After the presentation concluded, the public was given an opportunity to ask questions. Mayor Conley asked if there were any further questions from the public for the presenters this evening; seeing none he closed that portion of the hearing. He then asked if there were any comments by the public, seeing none that portion of the hearing was closed. A motion to adjourn the special joint meeting of the Mayor and Council and Madison Planning Board was made by Pat Rowe; seconded by Ben Wolkowitz. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. This joint meeting was adjoined at 8:37pm. A recess was taken at 8:38pm. The Planning Board reconvened with all members present at 8:55pm. Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the November 14, 2016 regular meeting were not distributed in a timely fashion to Board members for their review prior to this meeting. These minutes will be considered for approval at the next meeting of the Planning Board to be held on January 3, 2017. Comments by the Public: Mr. Forte, Vice Chairman 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. 1 Planning Board December 6, 2016 RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – CASE NO. P 10-007 A Amended Site Plan with Variances Adams Dental, LLC 1 Kings Road Block: 3001, Lot: 7 Resolution granting the Amended Site Plan with Variances to Adams Dental, LLC, on property located at 1 Kings Road, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block 3001, Lot: 7 The draft resolution was sent to the applicant’s Attorney, Mr. Steven Schaffer, Esq. as well as the Planning Board members and it’s Professionals for review prior to this evening’s meeting. Mr. Forte asked the Board if they had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Seeing none he asked for a motion to approve the resolution, a motion was made by Mr. Gertler, seconded by Ms. Baillie; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte and Mr. Gertler “Nays” – None “Abstain” – Mayor Conley “Excused” – Mr. Kopas, Mr. Forte, Mr. Flemming, Mr. Tombalakian, and Mr. Limbach NEW BUSINESS – None OLD BUSINESS – None PLANNING DISCUSSION – Field Change Request from Bohler Engineering Planning Board Case P 15-001 KRE Madison NJ Urban Renewal, LLC Block: 3001, Lot: 8 Mr. Frank Russo began by giving the Board a brief summary regarding the site circulation plan and the request being asked for by Bohler for Buildings C/D previously approved for Planning Board Case No. P 15-001, KRE Madison NJ Urban Renewal, LLC, 33 Green Village Road. Mr. Peter Chandler of Bohler Engineering, 35 Technology Drive, Warren, NJ was sworn in. Mr. Chandler stated that Markbuilt is seeking to make a minor modification to the approved site plan. Mr. Chandler stated that this request would enhance pedestrian circulation, and will make for better constructability of the parking garage. They are seeking permission to shift the curb line 2-3 feet in the island. The board was not receptive to the proposed changes and felt that the information that was being presented was more than just a minor field change. Mr. Michael Markovitz of Markbuilt, 2029 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ was sworn in. He stated to the Board that there is adequate maneuvering room for vehicles but they were seeking more space at the entrance to the building. The landscape island proposed dimensions are 8 feet wide by 44 feet long, where the existing approved island is 15 feet wide by 60 feet long. The turning radius was discussed at length. The Board’s consensus was that this was not a minor field change and if the applicant wished to precede further an amended application would need to be presented to the Planning Board for consideration, or the applicant could comply with the approved site plan previously granted by the Board. 2 Planning Board December 6, 2016 CORRESPONDENCE – None Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Forte made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:35P.M.; seconded by Mr. Lewis. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary 3