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MINUTES
MENDHAM
TOWNSHIP
PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
FEBRUARY 3, 2003
Mr. Giordano called the meeting of the
Mendham Township Planning Board to order at
7:40 p.m.
ROLL
CALL:
Present:
Mr. Giordano, Mr. Tolley, Mayor Pierson, Mrs. Kinsel, Mr. Mountain,
Mr.
Majorossy, Mr. Timpson
Absent:
Mr. D’Emidio
SALUTE TO THE FLAG
ADEQUATE
NOTICE OF MEETING of the Mendham Township Planning Board was given as
follows: Notice was sent to the Daily Record and the Observer Tribune
on
January 9, 2003
. Notice was posted on the bulletin board in the Township Hall in
Brookside
,
New Jersey
on
January 9, 2003
, and Notice was filed with the Township Clerk on
January 9, 2003
.
MINUTES
–
January 15, 2003
, vote all aye with modifications,
with Mr. Tolley abstaining.
MEMORIALIZING
RESOLUTION – BRADBURY
Mr. Falcon briefly reviewed Resolution
03-04. He called particular attention to the condition on page 4 pertaining to
the delivery by the property owner of a conservation easement and roadscape
easement to the Township. He stated that it was his belief that the resolution
accurately reflected the Board’s intention.
During the preparation of the resolution,
Mr. Falcon received a call from Ms. Sara Dean Link, Environmental Commission,
expressing concern that “live” trees might be subject to removal under the
wording of the easement. After researching the subject in the Ordinance, Mr.
Falcon concluded he did not see this as a conflict. He added that the easement
only extends across the new lot.
Discussion ensued among members providing
their recollection of how the wording of the ordinance came about.
Mr. Majorossy moved to accept Resolution
PB-03-04 for memorialization as amended; seconded by Mayor Pierson; vote all aye to approve, nay by Mrs. Kinsel, and Mr. Tolley
abstained.
DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC WORKS – Garage Addition
Roger Clapp introduced himself as Township
Attorney appearing on behalf of the Mendham Township Committee with respect to
the proposed addition to the public works garage. The Township Committee has
asked for the Planning Board’s review of this project as part of the Board’s
responsibility to review capital projects, as well as to provide a public forum
for citizens. Mr. Clapp requested that Mr. Mountain briefly explain the purpose
and nature of the project, to be followed by Mr. Balut with presentation of the
site plan.
Mr. Falcon swore in the witnesses.
Mr. Mountain explained that this project is
a straightforward addition to the public works garage and is to provide enclosed
space for equipment and administrative office space.
Mr. Balut reviewed the site plan and
provided technical background for this site on
Mount Pleasant Road
. Mr. Balut also addressed numerous issues and questions that the Board raised
in relation to storm water runoff, trees, septic size, lighting location and
spillage and oil storage.
The
meeting was opened to the public.
Edward Farman,
49 Mount Pleasant Road
asked to address the Board. Mr. Farman expressed his concern about having just
received his letter today and such short notice. He does understand that this is
a courtesy notification but wishes it could have been more timely. Mr. Farman
indicated that he is not appearing in support of or opposition to the proposed
project but offers a general plea for aesthetics sensitivity; in particular, the
color of the building and urges consideration of earth tones. Mr. Farman also
expressed his appreciation to the Planning Board’s concerns related to tree
coverage.
The
meeting was closed to the public.
Having heard the experts and public comment,
Mr. Tolley suggested a positive review of the proposal with recommendations
concerning tree coverage and screening, lighting, and building color.
Mr. Tolley made a motion to approve the
Township’s Public Works Garage addition, Block 127,
Lot
73, and is consistent with and in furtherance of the Master Plan, and the three
items of note are to be so noted in the resolution; seconded by Mr. Timpson, vote
all aye, and Mr. Mountain abstained.
Mr. Falcon will prepare a memorializing
resolution for the next meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE
Notification from
County
of
Morris Planning
and Development regarding a workshop to help communities address storm water
rules on
February 28, 2003
, from
8 am -12 pm
.
Mayor Pierson updated the Board on a matter
regarding SAJ and access to backlands. Mayor Pierson advised that he has spoken
with counsel, and in order to avoid any surprises, he is sending a letter to
both parties advising that our ordinances would not allow a road in the steep
slope area along the south end of the property of the one lot that had been
discussed. Nor would the ordinance allow a road to run in the right of way in
the setback on the north end of the property. There were no objections, and Mr.
Falcon will prepare letter to both counsel.
Mr. Tolley made a motion to adopt Resolution
PB-03-05 providing the Board to adjourn to closed session pursuant to N.J.S.A
10:4-12(b)(7) of the Open Public Meetings Law, in order to discuss a matter
of litigation; seconded by Mayor Pierson, vote
all aye.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, a motion
was made to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded, all aye, and the meeting was adjourned at
9:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Hope Warrington, Secretary
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