Planning Board

MINUTES PLANNING BOARD OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING AUGUST 18, 2020 A regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of Madison was held on the 18th day of August 2020 at 7:30 P.M., via a Zoom electronic meeting. The meeting was called to order by Planning Board Chairman, Mr. Steve Tombalakian. Mr. Tombalakian requested the reading of the Public Meeting Notice. Ms. Blickstein 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 21, 2020, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 22, 2020, 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: Astri Baillie, Peter Flemming Alfredo Garibay, Ann Huber, Tom Lewis, George Limbach, and Steve Tombalakian, Excused: Mayor Conley, John Forte, Frank Russo, Assistant Borough Engineer Absent: None Also Present: Vince Loughlin, Planning Board Attorney Susan Blickstein, Board Planner Frances Boardman, Board Secretary Approval of Minutes: Copies of the minutes of the July 21, 2020 regular meeting were distributed to all Board members for their review prior to this meeting. Several small corrections were made. A motion to approve the minutes as corrected ,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 none, that portion of the meeting was closed. RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – None REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION ITEMS On referral from the Governing Body: Ordinance 26-2020 “ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING AND SUPPLEMEMENTING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 195 SECTION 32 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE”  On referral from the Governing Body: Ordinance 27-2020 “ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF MADISON AMENDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 195 SECTIONS 47 AND 48 OF THE MADISON BOROUGH CODE ENTITLED “LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE” Ordinance 26-2020 and Ordinance 27-2020 were distributed to all Board members and Professionals for their review prior to this evening’s meeting. Dr. Blickstein gave a brief summary of the contents of each of the Ordinances. Mr. Loughlin presented Resolutions to the Board adopting and approving the above Ordinances prior to this evening’s meeting. On Ordinance 26-2020 a motion was made by Ms. Huber, seconded by Mr. Limbach, all members present heard a voice vote of “Aye” in favor of the resolution. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Mayor and Council. On Ordinance 27-2020 a motion was made by Mr. Flemming, seconded by Mr. Lewis, a voice vote of “Aye” was heard in favor of the resolution by all members present. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Mayor and Council. NEW BUSINESS – Master Plan Re-Examination Public Hearing of the Master Plan Re-examination Report. Prepared by Dr. Susan Blickstein, P.P.-AICP, Planning Consultant to the Planning Board with assistance from Elizabeth McManus, PP-AICP LEED AP. Dr. Blickstein reviewed the key issues that are addressed in the 2020 Master Plan Re-Examination as distributed to all Board members and Professionals prior to this evening’s meeting. The public was given an opportunity to ask questions or make comments on this topic. There being none, a motion to approve the 2020 Master Plan Re-examination was made by Mr. Lewis, seconded by Ms. Baillie. A voice vote of “Aye” was heard in favor of the resolution by all members present. OLD BUSINESS – None PLANNING DISCUSSION – None 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 8:30 pm.; seconded by Ms. Huber. A voice vote of “aye” was heard by all members present and carried. Respectfully submitted, Fran Boardman, Board Secretary