Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 5, 2017 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 5th day of September 2017 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 17, 2017, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 18, 2017, a copy of the schedule of meetings will be posted at the bulletin board at the entrance to the Hartley Dodge Memorial, 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: Tom Lewis, Astri Baillie, John Forte, Rachel Ehrlich, George Limbach, and Steve Tombalakian Excused: Mayor Conley and Ann Huber Absent: Peter Flemming Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the June 20, 2017 and August 1, 2017 regular meetings were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. A motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Ms, Baillie, seconded by Mr. Lewis. 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 17-001 Minor Subdivision with Variances Parisi Builders and Developers 10 South Oak Court Block: 102, Lot: 14 Resolution denying the Minor Subdivision with Variances to Parisi Builders and Developers, on property located at 10 South Oak Court, Madison commonly known on the Borough of Madison Tax Map as Block: 102, Lot: 14 The draft resolution was sent to the Applicant’s Attorney, Ms. Carlotta Budd, Esq. as well as the Planning Board members and it’s Professionals for review prior to this evening’s meeting. Mr. Tombalakian asked the Board if they had any further comments or questions concerning the resolution. Seeing none he asked for a motion to approve the denial resolution as presented by Mr. Loughlin, motion was made by Ms. Baillie, seconded by Mr. Lewis; the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Limbach “Nays” – “Abstain” – Mr. Tombalakian “Excused” – 1 Planning Board September 5, 2017 NEW BUSINESS – CASE NO. P 17-010 Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances Jaeger Lumber & Supply Company 14 Prospect Street Block: 2601, Lot: 7 Mr. Frederick Zelley, Esq. began by giving a brief summary of the application before the Board. Jaeger Lumber proposes to install roofed racks to store lumber in areas currently used for outdoor storage of materials. A total of (5) five roofed racks are proposed; four of which are in locations currently used for storage. The fifth rack is proposed in a location previously approved for storage where a concrete pad is in place. The application requires Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval with Variances to exceed the maximum allowable heights of accessory structures (15 feet permitted with 19 feet proposed) and to allow setbacks that do not meet side and rear yard setbacks for the fifth proposed covered rack. The 1992 Planning Board approvals permitted three storage racks, each 9 feet wide, 100 feet long and 13 feet high. Two additional racks were approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustment in 1999 in conjunction with approval to store/sell propane on site. Mr. Bryan Jaeger, P.O. Box 126, Union, New Jersey was sworn in to testify. Mr. Jaeger is the owner of Jaeger Lumber and stated that the racks that are being replaced are in extremely poor condition. The racks will keep the lumber dry and protect the lumber from the elements providing a better product to the customer. The color of the proposed racks was discussed, it was determined that the racks will be an earth tone which will blend into the existing building. Mr. Lewis inquired if the applicant had thought of placing solar panels on top of these racks. Mr. Jaeger stated that this facility does not generate a large amount of electricity and they would not consider solar panels. Mr. William Hollows, 192 Central Avenue, Sterling, New Jersey was sworn in as a Professional Engineer. Mr. Hollows was accepted as an expert witness. The following exhibit was marked: Exhibit A-1: Colorized version of site plan sheet 3 of 3 Mr. Hollows used this exhibit to explain to the Board the height of the storage structures. He also stressed to the Board where the concrete pad is located which is currently located 1.2 feet off the property line. Mr. Hollows informed the Board that the rack closest to the NJ Transit Line would have a closed back panel. The next exhibit was marked: Exhibit A-2: Line of Site Plan View Dated August 23, 2017, Prepared by Murphy & Hollows The Line of Site Plan was distributed to the Board members and discussed. Mr. Hollows illustrated to the Board that the line of site from the retail building and the proposed racks would not be seen from off the property. Mr. Tombalakian asked if the Board or its Professionals had any further questions for Mr. Hollow; seeing none he closed that portion of the hearing. He then proceeded to open the floor to any audience member present for questions or comments in regards to this application. Seeing none he closed that portion of the hearing. Mr. Loughlin gave a list of conditions to be included in the resolution to the Board. Motion to approve was made by Mr. Forte, seconded by Mr. Lewis and the following roll call was recorded: “Ayes” – Ms. Baillie, Mr. Forte, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Limbach, Ms. Ehrlich and Mr. Tombalakian “Nays” – None “Abstain” – None “Excused” – Mayor Conley, Mr. Flemming and Ms. Huber OLD BUSINESS – None PLANNING DISCUSION – None 2 Planning Board September 5, 2017 CORRESPONDENCE – Morris County Planning Board Subdivision Report – Eastern Side of Park Avenue – Rock GW Lot 1.06 revised 1/11/2017 Dr. Blickstein gave a brief synopsis of the subdivision report received from the Morris County Planning Board, dated August 2, 2017. The Morris County Planning Board had no comments on this report. Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian made a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15 pm.; seconded by Mr. Forte. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary 3