A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board was held on Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 7:30 p.m., at the Wantage Township Municipal Building. The meeting was held in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws 1975, Chapter 231. It was properly advertised and noticed to the public.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mssrs. Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Cillaroto, Grau. Mmes. Gill, Kanapinski, Mylecraine. Attorney Glenn Kienz, Engineer Harold Pellow.
Board member Mylecraine arrived at 7:36 p.m. Attorney Kienz arrived at 7:38 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS

L-2-2006 WILLIAM CLOKE
Mr. Hough made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of March 28, 2006 to approve the application of William Cloke for Block 117, Lot 32.01, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on County Route 565 in the R-5 and HC Zones, requesting minor subdivision approval with use variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-47 and N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d), 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. This approval is granted strictly in accordance with the plans prepared by
   Kenneth A. Wentink, dated November 9, 2005 and/or as same may be
   modified in consultation with the Board Engineer.
3. This approval is subject to the Applicant's complying with all terms and conditions of the Board Engineer's Report dated January 23, 2006 with last revision date of January 30, 2006 and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing.
4. The use variance granted to allow residential development upon the remainder lot shall expire on September 30, 2006 if a complete application for preliminary major subdivision approval is not filed with the Board on or before September 30, 2006.
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. NJDEP 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: Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Kanapinski, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

APPLICATIONS

L-18-2005 PLAGAR REALTY LLC
Application to subdivide 48.354 acres into eleven lots under the environmental constraints option. The property is known as Blk. 156, Lot 21.01 and is located on Libertyville Road (Cty Rt 650) in the RE zone.

Attorney William Strasser and Engineer Owen Speulstra appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant.

The professionals made a brief presentation of the application. They noted that the original application consisted of 13 lots and the revised application consists of 11 lots. Exhibit A1, a color rendereing of sheet 3, part of the application, was entered into evidence.

Mr. Harold Pellow’s report was reviewed and discussed, including COAH obligation, road trust fund, and well testing.

The meeting was opened to the public. Ms. Angela Viggiano of 246 Libertyville Road expressed concern with the removal of the hump on the road so that her house is not too close to the road. Inquired if a berm could be put to block the headlights from cars in the turning lane into the development and wondered about losing part of the driveway when they bring the road down. Mr. George De Groot of 260 Libertyville Road was concerned with drainage coming down running towards his property and also questioned about the road restructuring.

A site walk was scheduled for Thursday, June 8th at 4:30 p.m. at which time the Board will consider the concerns expressed by the public.

Chairman Smith stated that the meeting was being closed to the public for the evening. However, they would have a chance to voice their opinions and concerns at future hearings.
This application was carried to the June 27th meeting. No further notice is required.

L-6-2006 ABD Wantage, Inc.
Application for major subdivision approval of 151 acres into 21 residential lots. The property is known as Blk. 54, Lots 8.01, 10 and 14 and is located on Lowe Road, Smith Road, and Libertyville Road in the RE zone.

Attorney Michael Selvaggi and Engineer Kenneth Dykstra appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant.

Ms. Kanapinski stepped down on this application since she is an adjacent property owner.
Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Cecchini to approve the waivers on Mr. Pellow’s report.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

The applicants professionals stated that two variances are being requested, one for shortage of contiguous non constrained land and one for a smaller lot size, under 5 acres. It was discussed that the reason for not going with a cluster design was that the property does not have a lot of slopes and with the cluster design the 45% of open space dedication would not work on this property.

The meeting was opened to the public. Mr. Douglas Synol of 61 Libertyville Road was concerned with the drainage issue. Ms. Rebecca Schwarz of 46 Smith Road wondered how close would the nearest proposed house be to the pipeline. Ms. Marie Snow of 29 Smith Road asked about the proposed location of the duplex and if the property is to be regraded she was concerned with the drainage direction.

Exhibit A1, an aerial photograph of the submitted plans, was entered into evidence.
Mr. Smith asked if Ms. Kanapinski could return to the dais in order to schedule a date for the site walk. He stated that she did not participate of the hearings. However she does have an administrative position with the Board. The applicant’s professionals were in agreement.
A site walk was scheduled for June 1st at 4:30 p.m.

This application was carried to the June 27th meeting. No further notice is required.

GENERAL ISSUES

The construction department has asked to review the front yard fencing ordinance in order to change it from 3 ft. to 4 ft. The Board will consider it and recommend it to the Council for approval.

A work session for the Vermuelen application was scheduled for May 31 at 8:00 a.m. with Mr. Dave Troast and county officials Eric Snyder and Mike Plaza.

Mr. Pellow sent a comparison chart between Lafayette and Wantage. The Board may consider raising the application and escrow fees.

There was a discussion concerning the growth share ordinance which will be recommended to the Council.

MASTER PLAN
The public hearing on the Amendment to the Master Plan is being carried to the June 27th, 2006 meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
On a motion duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Stella Salazar
Assistant Secretary