Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING APRIL 17, 2018 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 17th day of April 2018 at 7:36 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 16, 2018, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 17, 2018, 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: Mayor Robert Conley, Tom Lewis, Peter Flemming, John Forte, Rachel Ehrlich, Astri Baillie, George Limbach, Ann Huber, and Steve Tombalakian Excused: Frank Russo, Assistant Borough Engineer Also Present: Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the April 3, 2018 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. A motion to approve the regular minutes as presented was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Mr. Forte. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard by all eligible Board members. 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 – None NEW BUSINESS – None OLD BUSINESS – None PLANNING DISCUSSION –  Madison Residential Draft Ordinance Amendments. A revised draft of residential amendments was distributed to all Board members prior to this evenings meeting. Dr. Blickstein gave an overview of the revisions. Dr. Blickstein was at the April 9, 2018 Mayor and Council Meeting and discussed the Draft Ordinance Amendments being proposed. Some revisions were suggested and reviewed with the Planning Board especially with regard to attached garages. Master Plan consistence was discussed as well. It was noted that standards are designed to comply with the Master Plan. Modifications to the size of a front porch were touched upon. It was determined that a 4’ front porch was shallow and may not be useable. A reasonable compromise was discussed and a 5’ front porch would better balance a front façade. Building coverage and Impervious Lot Coverage should be looked at by the Master Plan subcommittee. After some discussion the Board by voice vote advised Dr. Blickstein to incorporate the changes as discussed this evening and send the residential draft amendments to the Board secretary. In turn the Board secretary will send the Amendments to Chapter 195 draft to Mayor and Council for consideration at the April 23, 2018 Mayor and Council meeting. 1 Planning Board April 17, 2018 CORRESPONDENCE – A letter received by email on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from Mr. Steve McCann was distributed to all Board members and Professionals prior to this evening’s meeting regarding the Residential Zoning Draft Ordinance and briefly discussed. Dr. Blickstein stated that she had a discussion with the sign consultant for General Zod, LLC. The sign consultant was asking for a provision for the signage lighting. Dr. Blickstein will discuss this issue with Mr. Russo. Mayor Conley stated to the Board that the Outdoor dining Ordinance needs to be looked at and addressed. Changes should be incorporated. Dr. Blickstein will begin work on this and return back to the Board with a revised Ordinance. Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:15pm.; motion was made by Mayor Conley, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Frances Boardman Board Secretary 2