MINUTES-MENDHAM TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING – NOVEMBER 18, 2002

The meeting of the Mendham Township Planning Board was called to order by Mr. Giordano at 7:40 p.m.   The secretary called the roll.

ROLL CALL:

Present:  Mr. Giordano, Mr. Tolley, Mayor Porter, Mr. D’Emidio,

Mrs. Kinsel, Mr. Mountain, Mr. Timpson, Alt. 2

Absent:  Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Majorossy, Alt. 1

Also Present:  Mr. Falcon, Attorney; Mr. Kimball, Planner; Mr. Aubin, Environmentalist; Mr. Balut, Engineer

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 4, 2002 .  Notice was posted on the bulletin board in the Township Hall in Brookside , New Jersey on January 4, 2002 , and Notice was filed with the Township Clerk on January 4, 2002 .

MINUTES – October 16, 2002 , carried to approve.

BRADBURY

Mr. Giordano announced that a letter of adjournment was received from Mr. Carlin, Esq., requesting the hearing on Application 02-11 be adjourned until December 18, 2002 .  This was carried as requested.

TUFTS

Mr. Giordano stated Application 2-11 was before the Board to set a hearing date.  Mr. Van Rensselear introduced himself as attorney for the applicant.  Mr. Tufts was also present.

It was explained by Mr. Balut that the TRC members deemed the application complete. 

There being no Board Member concerns, Mr. Giordano declared the hearing date would be December 18, 2002 , at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Van Rensselear specified that public notice would be served because of a pre-existing condition on the property.

Mrs. Kinsel questioned the outcome of wetlands on the property.   Mr. Aubin confirmed all was accepted by NJDEP as of Friday, November 15, 2002.

NYDAM

Mr. Giordano asked to change the agenda order to consider and vote on the Nydam final  Resolution.

Mr. Falcon proceeded to review Resolution PB 02-22.  Planning Board members were asked if they had questions or comments.

In response to Mrs. Kinsel’s question about the status of conditions in the Preliminary Resolution, Mr. Falcon affirmed that some items were met and others would be done when the final plat revisions are presented.

Mr. D’Emidio asked for confirmation that no changes had been made to the plat since the December 2, 2002 version.  Mr. Spear said none had been made.

There being no further comments, Mr. Tolley made a motion to adopt Resolution

PB 02-22, Mr. D’Emidio seconded, vote all aye.

LOVECCHIO

Mr. Goldstein, attorney for the applicant; Mr. Elam , Professional Land Surveyor; and Mr. Lovecchio were present.

Mr. Falcon swore in witnesses who would provide testimony and the Township Consultants.

Mr. Goldstein briefly reviewed the purpose of the minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for Application 02-09 was simply to exchange a small portion of two conforming lots, which would remain as such.

Mr. Elam stated his credentials and was accepted as an expert witness.

One question raised by Mrs. Kinsel was the location of the septic on the White property.

Mr. Elam replied their locations were on the plan.  The Township Board of Health saw no conflicts.  A copy of this letter from Mr. Kneip would be placed in the applicant’s file.

The meeting was opened to the public.  There were no comments and the meeting was closed to the public.

Mr. Tolley moved to approve Application 02-09, asking Mr. Falcon to prepare a Resolution, which would be memorialized on December 18, 2002 .  Mr.Timpson seconded the motion, vote all aye.

CORRESPONDENCE

To allow time for Mr. Mulligan, Esq. to arrive, Mr. Giordano called for a review of correspondence.

1.      The letter from the Board of Education dated November 15, 2002 requesting Board comments on the Referendum for Elementary and Middle School Renovations raised considerable discussion.  There was some conflict about whether formal written comments were indicated at the earlier presentation and even which plan was being recommended at this time.

As clarification, Mr. Falcon stated the Planning Board had an obligation to make comments but had no power to approve.

Prior to preparing written comments, Mr. Tolley suggested it would be helpful for the Board of Education to appear for a brief review of the plan at the December 2, 2002 , Workshop Meeting.

Mrs. Smith was asked to schedule this date with Mr. Cartotto, Business Administrator.

2.      Wyman/Inclusionary Accessory Apartments discussion was scheduled for December 2, 2002 .

3.      Ten Towns Great Swamp Committee letter dated November 1, 2002 to the Township Committee and Mrs. Link’s e-mail of October 24^th was the next topic for discussion.  As a result of strong interest, Mr. Mountain would organize a joint presentation for the Township Committee and Planning Board.

Recess, 8:15 – 8:30 p.m.

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Mr. Mulligan, Esq. introduced himself.  He was asked by Mr. Falcon to explain why the Randolph Township Board of Adjustment received notification and not the Municipal Clerk.  There was no explanation.

The hearing was concluded on Application 02-06 on the advice of Mr. Falcon.  It was a necessity that the adjoining town be notified for a hearing to take place. 

Mr. Mulligan promised to correct the situation and asked to be rescheduled for January 15, 2003 .

HEARING PERSONS PRESENT

None.

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 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Lillian Smith, Secretary