Planning Board

1 MINUTES BOROUGH OF MADISON PLANNING BOARD Regular (Virtual Zoom) Meeting, February 18, 2025, at 7:30 P.M., Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, 50 Kings Road, Madison, New Jersey. 1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRWOMAN ASTRI BAILLIE at 7:30 pm 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOTICE (STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE) 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 14, 2025, the Board by Resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 15, 2025, a copy of the schedule of meetings was posted at the bulletin board at the main entrance of the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, 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. Beginning in April 2020, in response to public safety considerations and legal authorization, the Planning Board began conducting its monthly meetings on the previously noticed dates remotely using the Zoom platform, and subsequently separate notices have been published each month advising of this change and indicating that the procedures and requirements for monitoring such meetings and for making public comment, along with an explanation of the audio muting function of the electronic communications platform being utilized, is provided with detailed information on “How to Use Zoom and Participate” found on the Rosenet Webpage Communications / Virtual Meetings at HTTP://www.rosenet.org/1273/Virtual-Meetings. 3. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Mrs. Baillie, Mr. Range, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Morris, Mrs. Vitale, Ms. Huber, Mr. Limbach, Ms. Coyle EXCUSED: Mayor Conley ALSO PRESENT: Vince Loughlin Board Attorney Susan Favate, Board Planner Dennis Harrington, Board Engineer Bonnie Mulcahy, Board Secretary 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL – February 4, 2025 A motion to approve was made by Mr. Range and seconded by Ms. Coyle, A voice vote of “Aye” was heard of all members and recorded. 6. Public Comment: None 7. RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION – CASE NO. P 24-004 Minor Subdivision Madison Estate Homes, LLC 56 Midwood Terrace Block: 4101, Lot: 9 PB Regular Meeting 02-18-2025  2 A motion to approve was made by Mr. Range and seconded by Mrs. Vitale, the following roll-call was recorded as follows: “Ayes” – Baillie, Range, Fleming, Morris, Vitale, Huber, Limbach, and Coyle “Nays” – None “ Excused” – Mayor Conley 8. OLD BUSINESS – CASE NO. P 24-002 Preliminary and Final Site Plan SL 98 Main Street, LLC 98 Main Street Block: 1802, Lot: 11  Derek Orth (Lawyer for applicant) provided an overview of the application.  Michael Lanzafama (Civil Engineer for applicant): Provided details on zoning variances and site-specific challenges. Emphasized that setbacks, parking, and impervious coverage variances were necessary due to existing site conditions.  Rob Waldron (Architect for applicant): Highlighted the architectural approach, which aims to preserve the existing bank building while integrating new residential units. Addressed accessibility and fire safety compliance.  Doug Poliniak (Traffic Engineer): Explained parking requirements and why a variance was needed. Reassured the board that the proposal aligns with urban planning norms.  Mr. Limbach spoke about the tree planting plan and detailed suggestions for trees that should be planted.  Board members questioned: o Exterior design of the building and color scheme. o Parking issues o Trash/Recycling Pickup Logistics for both the new building and the two apartments over the bank. o Accessibility and plan design of the bank drive-thru o Lighting Design and Street lamps proposed o Green Energy and use of such in the project o Mr. Harrington addressed the roof top amenity space  No Public comments made  The application will be moved to the next meeting March 04, 2025, with no notices needed. 9. NEW BUSINESS - None 11. CORRESPONDENCE – None 12. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 pm with a motion made by Mr. Range and seconded by Mr. Fleming Respectfully submitted, Bonnie J Mulcahy Board Secretary PB Regular Meeting 02-18-2025