Planning Board

APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The City of Passaic Planning Board held a regular meeting on April 3rd, 2019 in the Mayor’s Conference Room 2nd Floor, City Hall, 330 Passaic Street and opened the meeting at 7:41 p.m. by requesting a roll call. The invocation was given and all recited pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Absent Councilman Daniel Schwartz √ Francine Wise √ Kenneth A. Simpson √ Edwin Perez √ Jessica Delacruz √ Sardis Cruz-Perez √ Adam Diaz √ VACANT Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II √ Jose A. Vargas Vice-Chairman √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair √ ALSO PRESENT: Louis P. Rago, Esq., Board Attorney ____√_______ David Troast, P.P., AICP, Board Planner ____√_______ Dennis Harrington, City Engineer ____√_______ Julio Santana, Zoning Officer ____√_______ APPLICATIONS: 1. Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5) for the following properties: a) Block#2203 Lots #6 & 7 141 & 147 Broadway b) Block#4063 Lot #74 248 Hope Avenue c) Block#1131.01 Lot #30 620 Main Avenue (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) d) Block#2179 Lot #26 170 Myrtle Avenue e) Block#2147 Lot #23 72-74 Park Place (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) f) Block#3220 Lot #29 441-443 Paulison Avenue (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) Item #1 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Ricardo Fernandez, Executive Director was sworn into the record. He presented the Investigative Reports as listed in the agenda. Block#2203 Lots #6 & 7 141 & 147 Broadway Commissioner Rosario had a question for Mr. Fernandez. Councilman Schwartz had a question for Mr. Fernandez. 1|P a g e APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Commissioner Diaz questioned about the location of the Broadway property. He had additional questions. Commissioner Wise had a question regarding the property. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. Mr. Richard Schkolnick, Attorney for the Church of Ladder Day Saints owner of the property had comments for the Board. Joe Conoscenti, 170 Broadway had comments for the Board. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 141 & 147 Broadway, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 141 & 147 Broadway, was made by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#4063 Lot #74 248 Hope Avenue Commissioner Rosario had questions regarding the property. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez had questions for Mr. Fernandez. Commissioner Wise had questions about the property. Commissioner Rosario had additional questions. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 248 Hope avenue, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 248 Hope Avenue, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#2179 Lot #26 170 Myrtle Avenue Commissioner Diaz had questions for Mr. Fernandez. Commissioner Wise had comments for the Board regarding the property. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. 2|P a g e APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 248 Hope avenue, was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Rosario, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 248 Hope Avenue, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#1131.01 Lot #30 620 Main Avenue (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) Block#2147 Lot #23 72-74 Park Place (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) Block#3220 Lot #29 441-443 Paulison Avenue (to be adjourned to May 8th, 2019) A motion to adjourn 620 Main Avenue, 72-74 Park Place, 441-443 Paulison Avenue hearing to May 8th, 2019 was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion carried. 2. Docket #PB19-01, 26 Jefferson, 4075.01, Lot #2,3,35.01,37.01,39-44 & 47, in the Eastside Redevelopment Area, applicant IDIL Passaic LLC is requesting preliminary and final major site plan approval to convert an empty lot into a warehouse distribution center on 7.033 Acres, inclusive of 105, 524 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 5,587 sq. ft. of office space, parking, loading docks, trailer storage, internal roadway circulation and landscaping improvement, along any with other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. CARRIED FROM MARCH 27TH, 2019. Item #2 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Paul Conciotori, Esq, Attorney for the applicant was present at the hearing. Mr. Doug Armbruster, representative of IDIL Passaic LLC was sworn into the record. Mr. Armbruster continued with his testimony. He described the operations of the proposed project and specifications of the warehouse Commissioner Rosario had questions for the witness. Commissioner Diaz had questions for Mr. Armbruster. Councilman Schwartz and Commissioner Rosario had questions for the witness. L.Rago, Board Attorney asked about the history of the property owner IDIL Passaic LLC. Mr. David F. Wisotsky, Licensed Engineer of Warren, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Wisotsky presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Exhibit A-1 Aerial Representation of the Site Plan dated March 25, 2019 was marked into evidence. Mr. Wisotsky described the exhibit. 3|P a g e APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Commissioner Perez and Commissioner Rosario had questions for the witness. Commissioner Diaz had a question for Mr. Wisotsky. He had follow-up questions. Exhibit A-2 Colorized Representation of the Site Plan C-3 was marked into evidence. He described A-2. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez had questions for the witness. Commissioner Perez had follow-up questions. Commissioner Rosario had questions for Mr. Wisotsky. Councilman Schwartz had questions. Mr. Wisotsky addressed some of the comments of the City Engineer and Board Planner. D.Harrington, City Engineer had questions for Mr. Wisotsky. Mr. Armbruster responded to Mr. Harrington’s concerns. Commissioner Rosario & Diaz had additional questions. Mr. John Harter, Licensed Traffic Engineer of Hauppauge, NY was sworn into the record. Mr. Harter presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Mr. Harter continued with his testimony. Commissioner Diaz had several questions for Mr. Harter. Commissioner Rosario had follow-up questions. D.Harrington, City Engineer had questions for Mr. Harter. Commissioner Perez had questions for the witness as well. Mr. Scot Murdoch, Licensed Architect of Princeton, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Murdoch presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Exhibit A-3 Colorized Representation of Building Elevations was marked into evidence. Commissioner Diaz had a question for Mr. Murdoch. D.Troast, Board Planner had one question for the witness. D.Harrington, City Engineer had questions as well. Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 230-232 Harrison Street hearing, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Board imposed the following conditions: 1. Revisions as recommended by the City Engineer to the Stormwater plan. 4|P a g e APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES 2. Madison Street all way stop signs with Route 21 as authorized by Engineering Department & Traffic Division. A motion to approve application of 230-232 Harrison Street, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 3. Docket #PB19-02, 230-232 Harrison Street, Block# 4098, Lot# 58, in the R-3 Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan, applicant 230-232 Harrison Street, LLC is requesting preliminary & final site plan approval to construct a multi-family apartment development consistent with the Harrison Street Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan dated June 17, 2018. The proposed development is a four (4) story structure with twenty-two (22) units. Unit mix is twelve (12) – four (4) bedroom units, four (4) three (3) bedroom units and six (6) two (2) bedroom units. Surface parking to be provided as per Redevelopment Plan –24 parking spaces. Along any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. Item #3 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Bennett Wasserstrum, Attorney for the applicant was present at the hearing. A motion to adjourn application of 230-232 Harrison Street to May 8th, 2019, was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. MINUTES: NONE RESOLUTIONS: 1. Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5) for the following properties: a) Block#2203 Lots #6 & 7 141 & 147 Broadway b) Block#4063 Lot #74 248 Hope Avenue c) Block#2179 Lot #26 170 Myrtle Avenue A motion to approve the Resolution for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the 141 & 147 Broadway was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Rosario, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to approve the Resolution for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the 248 Hope Avenue was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Diaz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 5|P a g e APRIL 3RD, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES A motion to approve the Resolution for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the 170 Myrtle Avenue was made by Commissioner Diaz, seconded by Commissioner Wise, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. ESCROW CLOSEOUTS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:15 p.m. ________________________________ Miriam R. Perez, Board Secretary Municipal Land Use Law 6|P a g e APRIL 3RD , 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET VOTING ON ACTIONS: 1. ACTION: __Motion to close public portion of 141 & 147 Broadway AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 2. ACTION: _Motion to recommend 141 & 147 Broadway as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 3. Motion to close public portion of 248 Hope Avenue AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 1|P age APRIL 3RD , 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 4. ACTION: __Motion recommend 248 Hope Avenue as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 5. Motion to close public portion of 170 Myrtle Avenue AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 6. ACTION: __ Motion recommend 170 Myrtle Avenue as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 2|P age APRIL 3RD , 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 7. ACTION: __ Motion to adjourn Agenda Items # 1c, 1e & 1f to May 8th, 2019 COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 8. ACTION: __Motion to close public portion of 26 Jefferson Street hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 9. ACTION: __Motion to approve application of 26 Jefferson Street with Conditions COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 3|P age APRIL 3RD , 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 10. ACTION: __Motion Motion to adjourn hearing of 230-232 Harrison Street to May 8th, 2019 COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 11. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize resolution of AINOR for 141 & 147 Broadway COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 12. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize resolution of AINOR for 248 Hope Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 4|P age APRIL 3RD , 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 13. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize resolution of AINOR for 170 Myrtle Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 14. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to adjourn meeting _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Absent Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent Adam Diaz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Absent Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II Present √ Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √ 5|P age