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MINUTES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MENDHAM PLANNING BOARD

WORK SHOP MEETING HELD DECEMBER 21, 2005

 

 

Chairman Giordano called the meeting to order at 7: 40 p.m. and asked for roll call. 

 

ROLL CALL 

 

PRESENT:                  Mr. Tolley, Mayor Krieg, Mr. Pierson, Mrs. Link, Mr. Mountain, Chairman Giordano

ABSENT:                     Mr. D’Emidio

Others present:           Tom Lemanowicz, P.E., John Aubin. Environmentalist, Ed Buzak, Esq., Duggan Kimball, P.P.

 

The Chairman led the flag salute and announced that adequate notice of the meeting had been given.

 

APPLICATIONS

 

PB-05-04; MILLWARD, Alan and Janet: Sweeney, Esq. represented the applicant.  Believs that the reguls do not apply but have met the stormwater management structures meets the regulations dated February 2004.  Mr. Lemanowicz said application fell under RSIS and Stormwater management regs of 04 but there were discrepancies on ruoff calculations suspended solids removal, regulations do apply but the the proposal does not meet.  Mr. Buzak said the applicant had the right to challenge that. 

 

Mr. Spillane presented Ex, A-13 revised plans dated 11-30-05, said the property was set back 25 foot from adjoining property, using a 6 inch berm to control water diverting the water.  The water draining from the roof leaders goes into separte drywells. Stormwater management was discussed.  80% of total suspended solids  presented Exhib A-14, multiple sheets drainage calculation report dated December 15, 2005 .  Flowguard filter product name. Will be used.  A filte gets inserted and puled out to be cleaned.  

 

The mayor questioned erosion of the earthen berm and the plows taking it away.  Mr Spillane there is nothing to keep the plows from taking it away and the homeowner is responsible for maintaining .  The Board was concerned with usage of the filter and maintenance.  Mr. Mountain asked about the differences between spillane and Lemanowicz.  Mr. Tolley askea bout alternatives for the drainage presented, felt it was narrow and impractcle.  Chairman Giordano was concerned with the ability of the the homeowern to property maintain and dispose of the filter.  Collected EPA Classification II hazardous waste.  The property was a backlands lot which if all property were located in Mendham Twp would nto be allowed.  Concerned about the placement of driveway.  Alternate, passive means to control water were discussed.  Mr. Spillane said a grass swale could be used he said best to do nothing and work with the topography of the land. 

 

 

PB-05-03; CANNAVO, Michael E./Simava, LLC; Minor Subdivision with Bulk Variance; Block 130, Lot 6; 25 Cold Hill Road ;

 

NEED TO COPY FIRST PORITON OF MINUTES OFF FTR?? IT”S NOT ON ANY OF THE 4 DISKS


Read excepts from the Randolph Township   meeting, no access from Randolph flag log with no staff.  Mr. Spillane, because ther was no road frontage

Because ther was no road frontage did not comply with the zoning ordianceand it ihas to be a flag lot. 

 

Creating a stem lot in Mendham Township

 

Giordano questioned the creation of a flag lot wich is not permitted in Mendham Township and the hardship c variance. 

 

Mayor asked abou the backland ordinance and relationship of driveways distance between te distance is not there don’t like ot have two driveway right next to each other. 

Sweeney 25 feet from property lineMr. Kimball said that did not apply

 

Chairman Giordano open the meeting to the pulbic to question Mr. Spillane. 

 

Ed Aldman, Shady Lane , Randolph , asked about the catch basin and its ability to accommodate a 100 year storm.  Mr. Spillane said gave its dimensions

 

Mike Madalian, asked about the location of the leach field in relation to the street and drywell. 

 

Mr. Tolley asked about the creation of flag lot, Board felt the project was a Randolph project.

 

Mr. Lemanowicz said ther was no information that the drywells were sufficient size. 

 

The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 p.m.  

 

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

                                                                                    MaryAnne Gruszecki

                                                                                    Board Secretary

 

 

 

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