Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR MEETING JULY 17, 2018 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 17th day of July 2018 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 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: Tom Lewis, Mayor Robert Conley, Astri Baillie, Steve Tombalakian, John Forte, Rachel Ehrlich, George Limbach, and Ann Huber Excused: Peter Flemming and Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Also Present: Frank Russo, Assistant Borough Engineer Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the June 19, 2018 regular and executive meetings were carried to the next meeting. 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 – CASE NO. P 18-005 Major Subdivision with Road Dedication and Variances Borough of Madison 24-32 Community Place Block: 1601, Lot: 23 Due to insufficient noticing this application was carried to the next available Planning Board meeting. 1 Planning Board July 17, 2018 OLD BUSINESS – CASE NO. P 18-003 Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Variances Fairleigh Dickinson University 285 Madison Avenue Block: 101, Lot: 6 This application last presented at the June 19, 2018 Planning Board hearing but was not concluded. A date of September 4, 2018 for the continued hearing on this application was announced. There will be no further notice on this application for this hearing date. PLANNING DISCUSSION –  2017 Annual Zoning Board of Adjustment Report Mr. Joseph Santoro, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was present this evening to discuss the 2017 Annual Zoning Board of Adjustment report with the Planning Board. A copy of the resolution that was adopted on June 14, 2018 was distributed to all Board members previously. Storm-water Management along with Impervious Coverage issues were discussed at length. As the Assistant Borough Engineer, Mr. Frank Russo opined on the issue of soils in each area and storm-water measures that may or may not be efficient for these zoning board cases. Each Zoning Board case that appears before the Zoning Board should be looked at on an individual basis. The next subject discussed was the zoning of Laurel Way. This street is zoned as an R-1 (Single- Family Residential) Zone. However; it appears that most of the homes have lot sizes significantly smaller than the 25,000 square foot minimum that applies to the zone. The Zoning Board would like to see specific regulations applicable to emergency generators on residential lots. Mr. Russo stated that generators are handled as an accessory structure such as an air conditioning unit. Mr. Loughlin stated that he would send to the Board and Assistant Borough Engineer an Ordinance that was adopted in another town on this subject. Mr. Tombalakian thanked Mr. Santoro for coming this evening and discussing the 2017 Annual Report with the Board.  Outdoor Dining This topic is moving forward. Mr. Russo, Assistant Borough Engineer expressed his concerns with this subject matter. Board members also provided their input on the subject. After substantial discussion regarding Outdoor Dining it was determined that Mrs. Huber would discuss with Dr. Blickstein what the Board is looking for on this subject. It was announced that the Tuesday, August 7, 2018 Regular meeting of the Planning Board would be cancelled and the next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Dr. Blickstein and Ms. Baillie have already advised the Board secretary that they are not available that evening. 2 Planning Board July 17, 2018 CORRESPONDENCE – None Since there was no further business to come before the Board, Mr. Tombalakian asked for a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:45pm.; 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 3