Mr. Hough made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to approve the minutes of April 26, 2005.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine, Gill.
ABSTAIN: Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED. None. MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTIONS

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved and/or as otherwise modified at the time of the hearing and through consultation with the Board Engineer.
2. This approval is granted strictly in accordance with the plans and drawings submitted by the Applicant to the Land Use Board, prepared by George Gloede and Associates, dated January 19, 2005, January 25, 2005 as well as any subsequent revisions made in consultation with the Board Engineer.
3. The Applicant shall comply with the Board Engineer's review report dated February 9, 2005 and/or as same may have been modified during the course of the hearings on this matter.
4. The Applicant shall ensure that the intersection of Newman Road and Old Clove Road will be constructed as depicted in the plans submitted to the Board such that school buses can be sent into the Subject Property to pickup school children.
5. The Applicant shall in consultation with the Board Engineer select an appropriate area on the Subject Property for school buses to pickup and drop off children.
6. The Applicant shall enter into a Developer's Agreement with the Township to ensure the installation of all improvements proposed for the Subject Property.
7. The Applicant shall ensure that the drainage system shall be maintained pursuant to the New Jersey Stormwater Management Regulations through a homeowner's association and may petition the Township Committee with respect to same.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
11. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
12. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Freshwater Wetlands approval.
13. Wantage Township Soil Erosion Certification.
14. 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.
15. This approval is subject to the Applicant making all Road Trust Fund Contributions as indicated in the Board Engineer’s review report.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine, Gill.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-41-2004 ROLLING HILLS ESTATES
A motion was made by Mr. Slate and seconded by Mr. Cecchini, to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of April 26, 2005 to approve the application of Rolling Hills Development, LLC for Block 21, Lots 33.02 and 34, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located at Route 284 in the ML Zone, requesting final major subdivision approval for the development known as Rolling Hills Estates is granted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-50, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved, and as otherwise modified through consultation with the Board Engineer.
2. This approval is granted strictly in accordance with the final major subdivision plat prepared by Beardslee Engineering Associates, William E. Beardslee, P.E., dated July 20, 2004 and consisting of two (2) sheets and as same was modified at the time of the hearing and/or consultation with the Board Engineer.
3. Subject to the Applicant satisfying all terms and conditions of the preliminary subdivision approval decided on December 17, 2002 and memorialized on January 21, 2003.
4. Subject to the Applicant satisfying all terms and conditions of the Board Engineer's report dated February 22, 2005 and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing.
5. Subject to the Applicant submitting revised drainage plans and a drainage report as well as an updated bond estimate for the improvements to be installed which shall be to the satisfaction of the Board Engineer.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
9. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
10. 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: Slate, Space, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-7-2005 SUSSEX BANK

A motion was made by Mr. Bono and seconded by Mr. Slate, to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board's decision of April 26, 2005 to approve the application of Sussex Bank for Block 14, Lot 15, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on State Highway Route 23 in the HC (Highway Commercial) Zone, is hereby granted preliminary site plan approval with ancillary "c" variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46 and 70(c)(2), subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved.
2. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans prepared and submitted to the Board as follows:
   

   (a) Site plans entitled "Lot 15 in Block 14 N.J.S.H. Route 23 for Sussex Bank", dated January 2005 prepared by Robert L. Campbell Associates, Inc. and consisting of eight (8) sheets;
   
   (b) Architectural plans entitled "New Office Building for Sussex Bank" dated February 10, 2005 and prepared by Charles Schaffer Associates and consisting of four (4) sheets;
   
   (c) An Environmental Impact Statement prepared by Robert L. Campbell Associates, Inc.;
   
   (d) Facility Impact Report dated December 2004 prepared by Robert L. Campbell Associates, Inc.;
   
   (e) Stormwater Report prepared by Robert L. Campbell Associates, Inc.;
   
   (f) Evaluation of Entrance/Exit for Sussex Bank and Ferguson Funeral Home Block 14, Lots 15 and 15.01 dated December 2004 and prepared by Robert L. Campbell Associates, Inc.; and
   
   (g) Landscape plan entitled "Planting Plan" prepared by David H. Wright, C.L.A. dated March 18, 2005 and consisting of two (2) sheets.

3. The granting of this application is subject to and conditioned upon the Applicant complying with all terms and conditions of the Township Engineer's review report dated April 1, 2005 and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing.
4. The granting of this application is subject to the Applicant and/or its professionals meeting with the Board Engineer to determine a safer design for access and pedestrian circulation on the site.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
8. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
9. 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: Smith, Slate, Space, Cecchini, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-9-2005 SUSSEX SOUTH
Application for a major subdivision approval of 7 lots with a remainder 98.355 acres located on Unionville Road. The property is known as Block 30, Lot 8 in the R5 Zone.

Richard Honig, Attorney, Mr. Larry Kern, Traffic Engineer, Bernard Caffrey Surveyor, Patrick McClellan, Engineer, and Mr. Allan Wolpert, General Manager of Sussex South, were present for this application.

The professionals gave a brief description of the proposed plans for this application. Mr. Larry Kern, Traffic Engineer, presented a traffic study of Unionville Road done by the County in 2003. Exhibit A1, Entrance Detail Plan for Unionville Road, was entered into evidence for the record.

There was no one from the public present at the meeting for this application.

Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono, to grant conditional preliminary major subdivision approval, subject to drainage and grading approvals of the Township Engineer and the County prior to issuing a building permit.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-8-2005 SUSSEX SOUTH
Application for a two lot minor subdivision located on Unionville Road. The property is known as Block 30, Lot 7 and contains 12.094 acres in the R5 Zone.

Richard Honig, Attorney, Mr. Bernard Caffrey, Surveyor, and Mr. Allan Wolpert, General Manager of Sussex South, and Mr. Patrick McClellan, Engineer, were present for this application.

There was no one from the public present at the meeting for this application.

Mr. Space made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono, to grant conditional approval for a two lot minor subdivision.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski.
THOSE OPPOSED: Mylecraine. MOTION CARRIED.

L-11-2005 FINNEGAN RIDGE
Application for a minor subdivision of a tract containing 39.411 acres into three lots located on Blair Road. The property is known as Block 10, Lot 2.01. A variance will be required for all of the proposed lots from the requirement for 20,000 sq. ft. of contiguous unconstrained area.

Dennis R. Macano, Attorney, Mr. Joseph Golden, Engineer, and Mr. Jerry Finnegan, Principal of Finnegan Ridge Development.

Exhibit A1, Sheet 47, Finnegan Subdivision, was entered for the record.

The Applicant requested a variance for putting a house outside of the 20,000 sq. ft. of contiguous unconstrained area.

Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public. Ms. Ann Smuloewicz wanted to know the exact location of the lots.

The meeting was closed to the public and opened to the Board.

Mr. Bono made a motion seconded by Mr. Slate, to grant C1 variance approval for a minor subdivision, subject to Mr. Pellow’s review of the driveway as it compares to the road realignment as well as all the contents of Mr. Pellow’s report.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-12-2005 WANTAGE VETERINARY HOSPITAL (MKC PROPERTIES LLC)
The Applicant has purchased the VanHouten property (next to Woody’s) and is proposing to convert the existing building to a veterinary hospital. Application has been submitted for site plan approval. The property is known as Block 20, Lot 1 in the NC zone on Route 23.

Board Member Mylecraine recussed herself from this application.

Megan A. Ward, Attorney, and Allan Campbell, Engineer, were present on behalf of the Applicant.

The meeting was opened to the public. Ms. Patricia Pierce, adjacent property owner, stated that she is happy with the proposed new business.

The meeting was closed to the public and opened to the Board.

Mr. Space made a motion seconded by Mr. Cecchini, to grant preliminary major site plan approval and a C1 variance for 19 parking spaces vs. 22 and a 1.7 ft. front line.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Gill.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

The Board took a 5 minute break.

L-13-2005 JUSTIN VANDERGROEF
Application to create a lot with 50 ft. frontage on a private road. The property will be accessed from Sytsema Place which is located off Holland Road. The proposed lot will contain 5.377 acres and is in the R5 zone and is known as Block 123, Lot 3.01 and 3.12.

Attorney James Opfer was present on behalf of the Applicant.

Pictures depicting emergency vehicles on Sytsema Place as proof of emergency vehicle access were entered as Exhibit A1.

Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public.

Mr. William J. Vosper, Jr., Attorney, on behalf of the residents, stated that he had an answer as to who owns the road. He provided the Board’s Attorney with documentation. Attorney Gonzalez requested that Mr. Vosper provide the Board with a memo that ties the supporting documents and all the information together.

Mr. Harold MacMurren, 4 Sytsema Place, stated that he was told only 4 houses would be on that road, that he has maintained that road, and that he was told the residents own the road. He felt that he had rights over that road and that he should have been information as to the proposed changes.

Mr. Chuck Bergeron stated that the neighbors were provided information as far as what was being done to the property.

Mrs. Peggy MacMurren stated that everything was done completely behind their backs.

The meeting was closed to the public and opened to the Board.

Mr. Bono made a motion seconded by Mr. Hough, to carry this application to the June 28 Board meeting. No further notification required.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Slate, Space, DeBoer, Cecchini, Bono, Hough, Kanapinski, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT
On a motion duly made, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.