SEPTEMBER 19, 2006

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board was held on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at the Wantage Township Municipal Building. The meeting was held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws 1975, Chapter 231. It was properly noticed and posted to the public.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mssrs. Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Grau. Mmes. Gill, Mylecraine, Attorney Bryant Gonzalez, Engineer Harold Pellow.
EXCUSED: Mssrs. Smith, Cecchini, Mme. Kanapinski.
In the absence of Mr. Smith, Mr. Slate conducted the meeting.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Hough made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to approve the minutes of July 18 and July 25, 2006.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

RESOLUTIONS

The following resolutions were carried to the September 26, 2006 meeting:
L-6-2006 ABD Wantage, Inc.
L-15-2006 Elissa Fisher
L-11-2006 Mountain View Manor at Wantage
L-12-2006 Town Center at Wantage

MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to carry this resolution to a later meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-18-2006 DEAN & AMY HAGGERTY
Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of August 15, 2006 to approve the application of Dean and Amy Haggerty for Block 59, Lot 70 as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage, located at 4 Lara Lane in the R5 Zone, requesting bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-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. This approval is granted subject to the Applicants complying with all terms and conditions of the Board Engineer's report and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing.
3. Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, the Applicants shall file with the Board and Construction Official an affidavit verifying that the Applicants are 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.
4. Applicants are to provide an as built survey to show the location of the pool, height of fence, and setbacks from the property line and structures on the Subject Property.
5. 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.
6. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
7. Sussex County Planning Board approval, if necessary.
8. 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: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

APPLICATIONS

The following applications were carried to a future meeting.
L-24-2005 Estate of Alberta Caton
L-25-2005 Estate of Alberta Caton

L-20-2003 JAMES M. WYNN
The applicant is requesting an extension of preliminary site plan approval for property known as Blk. 17, Lot 14, located on County Route 565 in the NC zone.
Mr. James M. Wynn appeared before the Board. Mr. Wynn would like to have a two year extension. Mr. Gonzalez recommended a one year extension.
Mr. Tom Zummo stated that he was under the impression that the only way the applicant would get a final site plan approval would be if he bonded the project itself. Mr. Gonzalez stated that he would have to prove that he met the conditions of the resolution.
Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to grant a one year extension on this application.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-16-2005 DONALD AND KAREN PFISTER
The applicant is seeking an extension of his minor subdivision due to the fact that he never filed the deed.
Mr. Gonzalez explained about perfecting a subdivision either by deed or by plot.
Mr. Bono made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBoer to grant a one year extension of the original approval. The approval is for one year after the 190 days that expired.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-20-2006 JAMES AND JOANNE DONELLI
The applicant is seeking a variance to partially finish an existing basement. The property is known as Blk. 112, Lot 20 and is located on Fernwood Road in the R-2 zone.
Mr. James Donelli appeared before the Board.
Mr. Donelli explained he wants to build a storage closet which will exceed the maximum square footage allowed.
There was no one from the public present on this application. There were no comments from the Board.
Mr. Bono made a motion seconded by Mr. Hough to grant variance approval on this application.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-21-2006 – LEE COENEN – NTLC, LLC
The applicant is seeking minor site plan approval to change the use of the existing building on the site. No exterior renovations are planned. The property is known as Blk. 117, Lot 31 and is located on Route 565 in the HC zone.
Attorney Jennifer Kovach and the applicant, Lee Coenen appeared before the Board.
Ms. Gill stated for the record that she did the appraisal when Mr. Coenen purchased the property. Her client was the bank. Mr. Gonzalez and Ms. Kovach were in agreement that there was no conflict on that issue.
Mr. Pellow’s report was reviewed and discussed. Certificate from the Health Department stating that the existing septic system is sufficient was entered as Exhibit A1. The hours of operation will be from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with some charitable events.
There was no one from the public present on this application.
Mr. Grau asked if there was going to be a kitchen. The applicant stated that they were working on it and they would come back in front of the Board for that.
Mr. Gonzalez asked if the notices had been sent out and informed the applicant that in the event they had not been sent, then the applicant would have to come back before the Board.
Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to grant minor site plan approval on this application.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cillaroto, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.
Ms. Kovach requested a waiver to build, on behalf of the applicant. The waiver was granted subject to confirmation that the notices have been sent out. All the members agreed.

L-23-2006 VERIZON WIRELESS
Application to change the original approval received on 11/18/03. They are now seeking approval for a monopole instead of the silo. The property is known as Blk. 160, Lot 3 and is located on Route 519 (Space Farms) in the R-1 zone.
Mr. Space, Mr. DeBoer, Ms. Mylecraine and Mr. Hough stepped down. Mr. Space and Mr. DeBoer left at 8:40 p.m. Mr. Hough stepped down unwillingly.
Attorney Gregory Czura appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant.
Mr. Czura stated that the applicant was requesting a change in the condition of approval due to the fact that Mr. Fred Space does not want a silo on his property. Mr. Space, President and major stockholder of Space Farms was present at the meeting and he testified to the above.
Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to grant approval on this application. It was decided that a ruling would be made based on majority of votes.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Slate, Bono, Cillaroto, Gill, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

INFORMAL
Mr. Hans Amell wanted to get the Board’s comments regarding his plans to purchase the airport to revamp it and to build some high end stores along Rt. 639 that will attract more people to fly in and shop in Wantage. He stated that if he was to get opposition from the community he would not even spend a dime. Mr. Amell spoke with some members of the public to get their input.

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

Respectfully submitted,
Stella Salazar
Assistant Secretary