TOWNSHIP OF MONROE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

June 23, 2016

Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman David Rothman who led the salute to the Flag.

Everyone remained standing for a moment of silence for the passing away of Board Member Dr. Lloyd Kalugin.

Chairman David Rothman read the Sunshine Law as follows:In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, it is hereby announced and shall be entered into the minutes of this meeting that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by the following:

Posted on January 8, 2016 on the Bulletin Board of the Office of the Township Clerk, Municipal Complex, 1 Municipal Plaza, and remains on file at that location for public inspection;

Printed in the Home News Tribune and Cranbury Press on January 8, 2016;

Posted on January 8, 2016 on the Bulletin Boards within the Municipal complex, 1 Municipal Plaza;

Posted on the Monroe Township website; and

Sent to those individuals who have requested personal notice.

MEMBERS PRESENT:       Chairman David Rothman, Vice Chairman Len Levene, Mr. John Riggs, Mrs. Karen Polidoro, Mr. Louis Caron, Alternate #1 Mr. Anthony Zarillo, Councilman Michael Leibowitz and Mayor Gerald Tamburro.  Also present for the Board were Attorney Jerome Convery, Planner Mark Remsa, and Engineer Mark Rasimowicz.

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Mr. Andy Paluri.

A motion to approve the April 28, 2016 Minutes made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Mr. Lou Caron and passed with Mr. Len Levene and Mr. Anthony Zarillo abstaining.

No applications to be heard.

MEMORIALIZATION

PB-1172-15               Mary Jo Giancola, a motion to approve made by Mr. John Riggs and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passed with Mr. Len Levene and Mr. Anthony Zarillo abstaining.

PUBLIC PORTION

Mr. Mark Klein stated the development signs are out of control along Forsgate Drive.  This should ne not be allowed.

Mr. Charlie Lerman stated the Master Plan supported uncontrolled growth with non age restricted development. Needs to change.

Ms. Michelle Arminio, quoted ANJEC rules.

Mr. Victor Cooper asked for clarification on COAH process.

Mr. George Gunkleman thanked Township professionals for hard work and job well done on preparing ordinances.

DISCUSSION

A motion to approve extension of time for PB-984-05 (Block 15 Lot 3) 5L Realty, LLC made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Councilman Michael Leibowitz and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.

A motion to approve reaffirmationfor PB-1165-15 (Block 49, Lot 12) Hometech Homes, LLCmade by Councilman Michael Leibowitz and seconded by Mr. Len Levene and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.

A motion to approve reaffirmationfor PB-1111-12 (Block 9, Lots 1 and 17) Sebastian Russomade by Mr. John Riggs and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.

A motion to approve extension of time for PB-1175-15 Lucille and Anthony DiPasquale made by Mr. Lou Caron and seconded by Mr. John Riggs and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.

A motion to approve extension of time for PB-1126-12 (Block 148 Lot 30) DW Land made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Mr. John Riggs and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.

Mr. Mark Remsa and Mr. Jerome Convery described in detail the Amendment to the Master Plan in regard to the 1999 - 2025 Housing element and Fair share Plan. (Copy attached.)

A motion to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. made by Mr. Anthony Zarilloand seconded by Mr. John Riggsand passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.

Respectfully submitted,

LAURA ZALEWSKI

PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY