A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board
was held Tuesday, January 25, 2005, in the Wantage Township Municipal
Building, 888 Route 23, Wantage, N.J.
The meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m.
Present: Chairman Smith, Mssrs. Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Corrigan, Slate,
Space, Grau, Cillarato, Mmes. Gill, Mylecraine and Kanapinski, Attorney
Gonzalez and Township Engineer Pellow. Absent: Mr. DeBoer
Chairman Smith announced this meeting is held in compliance with the New
Jersey Open Public Meetings Act P.L. 1975, Ch. 231 and has been properly
advertised.
Board Member Diane Mylecraine was sworn in as Board Member.
RESOLUTIONS
VERIZON WIRELESS
Mr. Slate made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bono, to adopt the resolution
memorializing the Board’s decision of October 26, 2004 to grant
minor site plan approval and conditional use approval to Cellco Partnership
d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Block 16, Lot 6, as shown on the Tax Map of
the Township of Wantage located on Sussex County Route 565 in the HC zone,
pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55d-70D as well as N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1, subject
to the following terms and conditions:
- The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved.
- This approval is granted strictly in accordance with the plans prepared by Peter M. Longo, P.E., of Innovative Engineering, Inc. dated March 10, 2004 and consisting of seven (7) sheets and/or as same may have been modified at the hearing and/or in consultation with the Board Engineer.
- The granting of this application is subject to and conditioned upon the Applicant complying with all terms and conditions of the review report prepared by Harold E. Pellow, P.E., dated October 14, 2004 and as same may have been amended at the time of the hearing of this matter.
- Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, the Applicant shall file with the Board and Construction Official an affidavit verifying that the Applicant is in receipt of all necessary agency approvals other than the municipal agency having land use jurisdiction over the application and supply a copy of any approvals received.
- The granting of this application is subject to and conditioned upon the Applicant constructing a monopole tower at a maximum height of 135 feet, exclusive of the additional height added by the antennas to be mounted atop the monopole tower.
- The granting of this application is subject to and conditioned upon the Applicant’s providing additional plantings on the Roy Road side of the Subject Property, the painting of the proposed monopole tower in a light blue or gray color and the use of low profile panels instead of typical large steel structures as recommended by Ross Sorci to reduce the negative visual impact.
- Payment of all fees, costs, escrows due or to become due. Any monies are to be paid within twenty (20) days of said request by the Board’s Secretary.
- Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
- Sussex County Planning Board approval.
- Subject to the Applicant obtaining an Access Permit as necessary from Sussex County.
- Subject to all other applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes of the Township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, or any other jurisdiction.
ROLL CALL VOTE
THOSE IN FAVOR: Gill, Bono, Corrigan, Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Slate made a motion, seconded by Mr. Smith, to approve the Minutes
of November 25 and December 21, 2004.
ROLL CALL VOTE
THOSE IN FAVOR: Gill, Space, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Corrigan, Grau,
Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
APPLICATIONS
L-44-2002 OMNIPOINT (VOICESTREAM)
An application for a variance to permit the construction of a 120-foot
monopole tower on Route 23 (Adjacent to True Value).
The applicant requested this application be carried to the February 15,
2005 meeting.
Mr. Bono made a motion, seconded by Mr. Slate, to carry this application
to the Board’s meeting scheduled for February 15, 2005.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Kanapinski, Corrigan, Gill, Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
L-5-2004 OMNIPOINT (LITTLE FARM)
An application for a variance to install a new wireless communication
facility, consisting of a new 120 ft. monopole and three cabinets of equipment
at the base on a 30’x30’ ft. leased area. The property is
located on Route 23 and is known as Block 44, Lot 24 in the HC zone.
The applicant requested this application be carried to the February 15,
2005 meeting.
Mr. Bono made a motion, seconded by Mr. Slate, to carry this application
to the Board’s meeting scheduled for February 15, 2005.
ROLL CALL VOTE
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Kanapinski, Corrigan, Gill, Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
L-41-2002 MAGGIO
Attorney Keith Hyche stated that the subdivision was remanded to the Board
for supplemental proceedings to address the Residential Site Improvement
Standards.
Notice was made for a public hearing.
Chairman Smith asked to note on the record what was previously agreed
to as per letters from Mr. Pellow and the applicant’s engineer,
Mr. Donahue, dated 12/30/04, as follows:
- The applicant is to excavate an area, fill it with 2 cubic yds. of gravel as a means for the ground water to flow into a 6” diameter plastic pipe and connecting it to an adjacent inlet. This will help reduce the amount of water coming from the ground onto Spreen Road.
- There is no crown on the road. The applicant proposes to reshape the roadway by reconstructing it to provide a better crown which will improve the water flow.
- To stabilize the property that was disturbed with mulch.
Mr. Gonzalez wished to note for the record, the reasons why the applicant
felt that the exceptions with respect to the sidewalk can be granted.
The applicant’s attorney, Mr. Hyche, indicated that Spreen Road
is a very rural road, there are no sidewalks in the area and to his knowledge
the owner across the street has not proposed any improvements to his property
that would concern sidewalks and many of the roads that are paved in Wantage
are paved with oil and stone, which makes it easier for the township to
maintain.
Applicant must post an additional $1,500.00 for escrow as well.
Mr. Cecchini made a motion, seconded by Mr. Bono, to approve the amended
application for a minor subdivision with two (2) exceptions, 1. there
will be no sidewalks and 2. the road will be paved in oil and stone.
ROLL CALL VOTE
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Corrigan, Mylecraine,
Space, Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
L-40-2004 NAISBY
Mr. Naisby has applied for a subdivision of Block 152, Lot 6.05 which
will create a lot containing 2.739 acres to be retained by the current
owners, Lubas. The remainder of 14.339 acres is to be annexed to Block
152, Lot 6.04 owned by Mr. Naisby. The newly created lot will contain
approximately 24 acres after annexation.
Mr. Eric Smart, surveyor, Mrs. Maureen Lubas, owner, and Mr. James Naisby,
owner, were sworn.
Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public. No one was present expressing
an interest in the application.
Mr. Corrigan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hough to approve the application
for minor subdivision with a variance for frontage on Lot 6.04 and a waiver
of constraint calculations for the new lot 2.739 acre lot which will be
Lot 6.05..
ROLL CALL VOTE
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Corrigan, Mylecraine,
Space, Slate, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.
OTHER BUSINESS
VANDERGROEF
Mr. Justin Vandergroef had questions on a lot that he wants to purchase.
It is on a private road containing four (4) lots. The Board agreed that
he would need a planning variance for a lot on a private unimproved road.
It was discussed that the applicant would need several variances for what
he wants to do.
ADJOURNMENT
On a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned
at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stella Salazar
Assistant Secretary