Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REORGANIZATION & REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2021 CALL TO ORDER The Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City of Rahway held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, January 25, 2021 via electronic communications equipment. Pursuant to the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-8(b), this meeting was held via Zoom. Due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, commonly known as the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The meeting was called to order at 6:51 p.m. ______________________________________________________________________________ FLAG SALUTE The Board saluted the flag. ______________________________________________________________________________ ROLL CALL On a call of the roll, the following Board Members and Officials should be present: BOARD Ms. Joann Gemenden, Commissioner Ms. Marie Richelieu, Commissioner Mr. Brandon Givens, Commissioner Mr. James Heim, Commissioner Mr. Adrian Zapotocky, Commissioner Ms. Jelsie Basso, 1st Alternate Commissioner Mr Richard Zdan 2nd Alternate Commissioner Mr. William Tomkiewicz, 3rd Alternate Commissioner Mr. Roy Smith, 4th Alternate Commissioner Mr. William Hering, Commissioner / Chairman Mr. James E. Pellettiere, Commissioner / Vice Chairman Mr. Mark Moon, Esq, Board Attorney Ms. Jacqueline Dirmann, City Engineer Mr. Kevin O’Brien City Planner Ms. Ann Marie Williams, Board Secretary *Absent from this meeting were Commissioners Richelieu and Heim ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2021 _______ PAGE TWO REORGANIZATION MEETING: A. Election of Chairman Commissioner Zapotocky made a motion to nominate William Hering as Chairman to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Zdan. Commissioner Hering accepted the position as Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion: Commissioner Zapotocky Second: Commissioner Zdan Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Smith, Givens, Pellettiere and Basso No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim B. Election of Vice Chairman Commissioner Hering made a motion to nominate James Pellettiere as Vice Chairman to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Zapotocky. Commissioner Pellettiere accepted the position as Vice Chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion: Commissioner Hering Second: Commissioner Zapotocky Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Smith, Givens, Pellettiere and Basso No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim C. Election of Secretary Commissioner Hering made a motion to nominate Ann Marie Williams as Secretary to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Zapotocky. Ann Marie Williams accepted the position as Secretary of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Motion: Commissioner Hering Second: Commissioner Zapotocky Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Smith, Givens, Pellettiere and Basso No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim OTHER BUSINESS: 1. Adoption of resolution awarding Professional Services to Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc, Jacqueline Dirmann D. Appointment of Engineer ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2021 _______ PAGE THREE 2. Adoption of resolution awarding Professional Services to McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC E. Appointment of Board Attorney, Mark Moon, Esq. 3. Adoption of resolution awarding Professional Services to Shamrock Enterprises, Kevin O’Brien, AICP, PP F.Appointment of Zoning Board of Adjustment Planner There was one resolution prepared for all three professionals referenced above. Motion was made by Commissioner Givens and seconded by Commissioner Gemenden. Motion: Commissioner Givens Second: Commissioner Gemenden Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Smith, Givens, Pellettiere and Basso No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim 4. Adoption of resolution approving the 2021 – 2022 Zoning Board meeting calendar Motion was made by Commissioner Zdan and seconded by Commissioner Gemenden. Motion: Commissioner Zdan Second: Commissioner Gemenden Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Smith, Givens, Pellettiere and Basso No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim Reorganization Meeting closed at 7:18 REGULAR MEETING Regular Meeting opened at 7:19 Any necessary changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of the August 17th 2020 meeting shall be made and approved by action of the Commissioners. There being none a motion was made to accept the minutes. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2021 _______ PAGE FOUR Motion: Commissioner Givens Second: Commissioner Zapotocky Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Hering, Givens and Basso No: none Abstain: Commissioners Smith and Pellettiere Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim Any necessary changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of the September 21st 2020 meeting shall be made and approved by action of the Commissioners. There being none a motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion: Commissioner Givens Second: Commissioner Zapotocky Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Smith, Pellettiere and Hering No: none Abstain: Commissioners Givens and Basso Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim Any necessary changes to the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting minutes of the December 21st 2020 meeting shall be made and approved by action of the Commissioners. There being none a motion was made to accept the minutes. Motion: Commissioner Zdan Second: Commissioner Gemenden Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Smith, Givens, Basso and Hering No: none Abstain: Commissioner Pellettiere Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim There were no members of the public present. Board Attorney Moon discussed the Pine Street application which will be heard at the next Board of Adjustment meeting. The applicant requested to carry the matter over because they are amending their plans. They have acquired a neighboring property. They will be required to re notice. Board Engineer advised that she has been working with them and they have been diligently trying to address the comments they received from the professionals. ADJOURN: There being no further business; the meeting was adjourned 7:22pm Motion: Commissioner Zdan Second: Commissioner Givens Yes: Commissioners Gemenden, Zapotocky, Zdan, Tomkiewicz, Smith, Givens, Basso, Pellettiere and Hering No: none Abstain: none Absent: Commissioners Richelieu and Heim