June 17, 2008

A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board was held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the Wantage Township Municipal Building. The meeting was held in compliance of 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. Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Hough, Smith, Slate, Vander Berg, Cillaroto, Mmes. Mylecraine, Gill, Attorney Glenn Kienz, Engineer Harold Pellow.
ABSENT: Mssrs. Bono, Grau, Mme. Kanapinski.

Board member DeBoer arrived at 7:35 p.m.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Ms. Mylecraine, to adopt the minutes of May 20, 2008.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, Gaechter, DeBoer, Slate, Vander Berg, Mylecraine, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTIONS

L-46-2005 QUICK CHEK FOOD STORES

Mr. Vander Berg made a motion seconded by Ms. Gill to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of May 20, 2008 to grant approval to the application of application of Quick Chek Food Stores for Block 3, Lot 2.07 and Block 4, Lot 1.01 as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage, located on Route 23 in the HC Zone, requesting an extension of time for preliminary and final major subdivision and preliminary and final major site plan approval with bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-47. The Applicant is granted an extension until March 28, 2009 to comply with the Resolution adopted by this Board on March 28, 2006.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Vander Berg, Mylecraine,Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-21-2007 ERIC G. TURNQUIST

Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Ms. Gill to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of May 20, 2008 to grant approval to the application of Eric G. Turnquist for Block 140, Lot 18, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on Clove Road in the Residential Environs Zone, requesting an extension of the minor subdivision approval and waiver of Checklist Item 3.03 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-47. The Applicant is granted a 90 day extension until September 5, 2008.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, DeBoer, Gaechter, Vander Berg, Gill, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-8-2008 JOHN NOTARO

Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Cecchini to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of May 20, 2008 to grant approval to the application of John Notaro for Block 129, Lot 1.02, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on 300 Route 519, in the R-5 Residential Environs Zone, requesting use variance approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plan submitted and approved.
2. The Applicant shall provide a plan for the berm to the Board Engineer for his review.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
6. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
7. 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: Cecchini, Slate, Vander Berg, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

APPLICATIONS

L-6-2008 P.S., LLC – MAGARINO FORD

The applicant is seeking “C” variance and minor site plan approval to replace one existing freestanding sign with a new freestanding sign at the existing car dealership. The property is known as Blk. 3, Lot 49 and is located on Route 23 in the HC zone.

Attorney Nicholas Caliendo, Engineer Kenneth Wentink, and Mr. Sam Magarino appeared before the Board.

Mr. Caliendo explained that the proposed new sign is smaller than the existing sign which will be removed. Mr. Pellow’s report was reviewed. It was discussed that the new sign would be 38 square feet and the old existing sign is 44.5 square feet. A variance is needed for the second freestanding sign as only one is permitted.

There was no one from the public present on this application.

Mr. Hough made a motion seconded by Mr. Gaechter to approve this application for a “c” variance and site plan approval, subject to Mr. Pellow’s report.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Cecchini, Gaechter, Hough, Slate, Vander Berg, Mylecraine, Gill, Cillaroto, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

L-15-2008 L & M PROPERTIES, LLC.

The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval with “c” and “d” variances for an office, warehouse, landscape products, and auto repair facility. The property is known as Blk. 117, Lots 2 and 38.02 in the HC and RE-5 zones.

Board members DeBoer, Gaechter, and Cecchini stepped down.

Attorney Mark Huntz, Engineer Ken Dykstra, and one of the principals, Mike Cecchini, appeared before the Board.

Mr. Cecchini explained that following his application of last year for an extension of his body shop for bigger vehicles. Fortunately that business is going very well and part of this site would be utilized to do bigger vehicle repairs. Presently there is a landscape supply that will be remaining as a tenant, creating then a second use on the property. It was discussed that no customers will be visiting the building, as they will be going to the main building and the employees will be transporting the vehicles back and forth.

Initially there will be two (2) employees with a maximum of five (5). The applicant had a meeting with the county on Monday June 16th. There were improvements that were never done. The first improvement will be the entrance for safety reasons. The clean up process has already started. They will be rehabbing one building at a time. Boat storage is also planned. His brother has his own marine business, his employees will only be in and out of there. Oil & gasoline contents are already being taken away as he has been in business for 27 years. Mr. Pellow stated that 62 parking spaces were needed, 8 will be marked and the applicant requests a waiver for the rest of the spaces to remain unmarked. A portion of gravel area will be taken out (as required by county). The sign will be moved 25 ft from the right-of-way, the storage bins are going to be relocated. The dumpster will be relocated and dressed. It was discussed that the applicant will need a “c” variance for the signage distance from the road and a “d” variance for the use.

It was discussed that applicant would like to raise the trusses to well under the maximum requirement. The footprint of the building will not be changed.

Mr. Smith confirmed with the applicant that his final intention is to dress up the property, to make it safer than it currently is, and to make it a more attractive site than what we currently see on a daily basis.

Mr. Slate made a motion seconded by Mr. Hough to grant a “c” variance and a “d” variance as mentioned, subject to Mr. Pellow’s report.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Hough, Slate, Vander Berg, Mylecraine, Gill, Cillaroto, Smith.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. MOTION CARRIED.

GENERAL ISSUES

Site walks were scheduled for Lewisburg Road Acquisitions and Pidgeon Hill Farms, Blk 17, Lot 1 and Blk. 120, Lot 2, respectively for Monday, June 23, 2008 at 3:30 p.m. Engineer Ken Dykstra will notify the applicant.

Mr. Smith informed the Board that Mr. Pellow met with Clove Hill Manor and it was discussed that the final wearing surface on all the streets in Clove Hill Manor will be placed.

It was discussed that the signage ordinance has been forwarded to the committee and recommended for approval. The committee voted to hold off on it.

The Board discussed a request from the Tax Assessor to increase the application fee for subdivisions to cover updating the tax maps. The Board agreed that it should not be done as ad on, but instead should be just an increase. It was discussed to increase the fee by $100.00. Mr. Smith will discuss the issue with Mr. Doherty.

There was short discussion regarding C1 regulations.

It was confirmed that the Land Use meetings will be the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Mr. DeBoer asked if there was an update on the approval recommendations for CJS. Mr. Kienz stated that the Road Trust Fund contribution is being reviewed. The possibility of a request for a waiver of application fees for the final site plan was brought up.

ADJOURNMENT

On a motion duly made seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Stella Salazar
Secretary