JANUARY 22, 2008

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board was held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wantage Township Municipal Building. The meeting was held in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231. The meeting was properly noticed and posted to the public.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mssrs. Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Smith, Slate, VanderBerg, Cillaroto, Mme. Gill, Engineer Thomas Knutelsky, Attorney Glenn Kienz, Zoning Official Kevin Kervatt.
ABSENT: Mr. Hough, Mmes. Mylecraine, Kanapinski.

APPLICATIONS

L-19-2007 THE TARA INN

The applicant has requested a 60-day extension. Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to grant an extension to the March 25, 2008 meeting of the Board. This will be the last extension granted.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Cillaroto, Gill, Smith.
ABSTAIN: Cecchini.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-29-2006 RACHEL MANOR – WAWA PROJECT

The applicant requested an extension to present a site plan amendment for the Wawa project. Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. Cecchini to grant an extension to the February 26, 2008 meeting.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-34-2006 ERIC G. TURNQUIST

The applicant requested an extension of his minor subdivision approval. Attorney Joanne Sorrentino of Lucas & Gaus appeared before the Board. Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to grant an extension of the minor subdivision to April 22, 2008.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-13-2007 CHRISTIAN LEONE PROPERTIES I, LLC

The applicant requested an extension of minor subdivision approval. Attorney Joanne Sorrentino of Lucas & Gaus appeared before the Board. Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to grant an extension of the minor subdivision to July 22, 2008.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-28-2007 BRIAN CLOUSE

The applicant is seeking minor site plan approval. The property is known as Blk. 7, Lot 15.01 and is located on Route 23 North in the “I” zone.

Mr. Brian Clouse and Engineer Wayne T. McCabe appeared before the Board. Mr. McCabe made a brief presentation of the application. He stated that the nature of the business is storage and repair of building equipment. The hours of operation will be 7a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There will be three (3) employees. Mr. Pellow’s report was reviewed. It was discussed that the applicant wants to make a connection from Building “C” to the existing septic system that services Building “D”. The applicant stated that the septic system is adequate for the increased sewage flow. A copy of the septic permit is to be filed with the Land Use Board. The applicant is not proposing any other improvements to the existing site. Building “C” is presently being used for equipment storage by the well driller. The applicant stated that such equipment will be stored outside in the back of the site.

Mr. Smith opened this portion of the hearing to the public. There was no one from the public present on this application.

Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to grant site plan approval subject to Mr. Pellow’s report, subject to documentation regarding the septic, and if needed, cars should be parked in the back and out of sight. The Board agreed to waive receipt of the resolution prior to building permit.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-23-2007 GEORGE DABIS

The applicant is proposing to subdivide a 20.16 acre lot from Blk. 149, Lot 20.10 which will leave a remainder lot of 6.003 acres. The property is located on Medaugh Road in the Residential Environs zone.

Mr. Joseph Greeenaway, P.L.S. and Attorney Anand Dash appeared before the Board. The professionals made a brief presentation of the application. Mr. Pellow’s report was reviewed. The proposed lot requires a variance for lot width where 250 ft. is required and 63.18 ft. is proposed. Also, the remainder lot will require a variance lot width since 153.20 is proposed. The remainder lot will contain the existing dwelling and barn outbuilding, and the proposed lot will be vacant.

Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBoer to carry this application to the February 19, 2008 meeting, no further notice required, and to schedule a site walk for this property. The site walk was scheduled for Monday, January 28, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Bono, Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Grau, Slate, VanderBerg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Stella Salazar
Secretary