Planning Minutes | Jan 26, 2017
TOWNSHIP OF MONROE PLANNING BOARD MINUTES
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING | January 26, 2017
Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Chairman David Rothman who led the salute to the Flag.
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 6, 2017 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 6, 2017;
Posted on January 6, 2017 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. Andy Paluri, Mrs. Karen Polidoro, Mr. Louis Caron, Mr. Anthony Zarillo, Mr. Terence Van Dzura, Alternate #1 Ms. Roslyn Brodsky, 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: (All present.)
NOMINATIONS:
Motion to appoint Mr. David Rothman as Planning Board Chairman made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Mr. Len Levene as Planning Board Vice-Chairman made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Mr. Terence Van Dzura and passed unanimously by all members present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Mr. Jerome Convery as Board Attorney made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Mr. Len Levene and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Mr. Mark Rasimowicz as Board Engineer made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Mr. Mark Remsa as Board Planner made by Mr. Len Levene and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Ms. Laura Zalewski as Board Secretary made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Chairman David Rothman and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to appoint Mr. Robert Hudak as Administrative Officer made by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and seconded by Councilman Michael Leibowitz and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present. (Nominations closed.)
Motion to adopt the Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Mr. Terence Van Dzura and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
Motion to adopt the dates for 2017 for the Planning Board made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Mr. Terence Van Dzura and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
A motion to approve the November 30, 2016, Minutes made by Mr. Andy Paluri and seconded by Mr. Terence Van Dzura and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
A motion to approve extension of time for PB-1119-12 (Block 47 Lot 1.03) EJC 24 Engelhard, LLC made by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and seconded by Mr. Andy Paluri and passedunanimously by all members of the Board present.
Chairman David Rothman stated that Lennar, US Home Corporation had advertised for a public hearing for their application for tonight. They will not be heard, they are not complete to be heard at a hearing yet. I see public here and just to let you know, if you received any notice, you will receive a notice again, when they are ready to go.
PB-1185-16 MATTHEW KISVER;REQUEST FOR FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION; BLOCK 35, LOTS 31.05 & 31.06; LOCATED ON MOUNTS MILLS ROAD, IN THE R-3A ZONE
Represented by Michael Paige who stated this application received preliminary approval. The application is for the creation of four (4) conforming lots, from two (2) existing lots along Mounts Mills Road.
Mr. William Obara, applicant’s Engineer, stated this Board granted preliminary approval under file PB-1169-15. The property in question consists of 19.78 acres. The lots to be created will conform to the zone requirements. We have received all outside agency approvals, except Shade Tree is pending and Middlesex County Planning Board is also pending.
Mrs. Karen Polidoro stated the Environmental Commission had sent a letter and the property has been delineated.
Mr. Mark Rasimowicz, Board Engineer, has no objections subject to applicant’s compliance with report dated December 14, 2016.
Mr. Mark Remsa, Board Planner, has no objections subject to applicant’s compliance with report dated October 23, 2016 and revised November 3, 2016.
(No public was heard on application. Public portion closed.)
Motion to approve made by Mr. Anthony Zarillo and seconded by Councilman Michael Leibowitzand passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
PB-1187-16 HOMETECH HOMES, LLC;REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN; BLOCK 109.16, LOTS 4.01 & 5.01; LOCATED ON ROSSINI STREET, IN THE R-30 ZONE
Mr. Kevin Asadi, attorney representing adjacent homeowner, wished to be heard.
Chairman David Rothman stated there will be a public portion during the application and he may be heard then.
Mr. Jeffrey Chang, applicant’s Attorney stated this application is seeking preliminary major site plan approval to construct a single family dwelling.
Mr. Sharif Aly, applicant’s Engineer stated this application is seeking approval to construct a single family dwelling. We are requesting relief of street width, curbing and sidewalk. We are proposing a driveway entrance with a “K” turn around. The property has frontage on Rossini Street, an unimproved roadway.
Mr. Andy Paluri asked if this would connect to Emily Court.
Mr. Sharif Aly, applicant’s Engineer stated no, that McKinley Road is just a R.O.W. (right of way).
Mr. Anthony Zarillo asked if street trees and lighting will be provided.
Mr. Mark Remsa, Board Planner, stated they are required.
Mr. Mark Rasimowicz, Board Engineer, has no objections subject to applicant’s compliance with report dated December 14, 2016 with exceptions.
Mr. Mark Remsa, Board Planner, has no objections subject to applicant’s compliance with report dated November 29, 2016 with exceptions.
PUBLIC:
Ms. Lucille DiPasquale stated she is concerned with the drainage easement going thru personal property.
Mr. Mark Rasimowicz, Board Engineer, stated that all drainage will be under review and approval from the Township Engineer.
Mr. Kevin Asadi, representing adjacent homeowner had many concerns over the granting of this application. The roadway width is in adequate, no curbing or sidewalks provided. This affects my client directly. Concerned about garbage vehicles entering and their turn around process.
Mr. John Fallon, 40 Brandon Avenue, stated if they are seeking to build a house, they should build as required by law.
Ms. Shirley Noonan, 20 Samantha Drive, concerned if they are using her property.
Mr. Sharif Aly stated no.
Motion to approve with twenty four (24) foot ROW, curbing and sidewalks as required under ordnance and only for preliminary approval made by Mr. Andy Paluriand seconded by Mr. Lou Caron and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
MEMORIALIZATION
PB-1182-16 Evelyn Baron, Executrix on behalf of The Estate of John W. Baron, Jr., a motion to approve made by Mr. Terence Van Dzura and seconded by Mrs. Karen Polidoro and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
DISCUSSION
Mark Remsa addressed the Board regarding Review and approval of Amendment to the Land Use Element of the Master Plan. (Copy attached.)
Motion to approve resolution of Amendment to Master Plan made by Councilman Michael Leibowitz and seconded by Mr. Andy Paluri and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
A motion to adjourn at 9:35 p.m. made by Mr. Len Leveneand seconded by Councilman Michael Leibowitz and passed unanimously by all members of the Board present.
Respectfully submitted,
LAURA ZALEWSKI
PLANNING BOARD SECRETARY