TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
WARREN COUNTY
LAND USE BOARD

MINUTES

MARCH 10, 2004

New Land Use Board Member J. Dante was sworn in by Attorney Gruenberg.

The Meeting was called to Order by Chairman Artigliere at 7:30p.m.

ADEQUATE NOTICE was given as follows: Notice was sent to the “Star Gazette” and “Express Times” December 30, 2003. Notice was posted on the municipal bulletin board in the Township Administration Building in the Washington Township, New Jersey, and notice was filed with the Township clerk on December 30, 2003.

ROLL CALL:

Members Present: Mayor Horensky, Mr. Parillo, Mr. Dante, Mr. Klingel (7:50), Mr. Strunk, Mr. Rossi, Mr. Artigliere, Ms. Pflugh

Members Absent: Mr. Sodtalbers, Mr. Iwaniszyn

Also Present: Attorney S. Gruenberg, Engineer J. Cilo Jr. & Planner S. Doyle

COMMUNICATIONS: A list was provided at the meeting.

MINUTES: February 25, 2004

A motion was made by Mr. Strunk to approve the minutes of February 25, 2004 as written, seconded by Mr. Parillo, all ayes motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1. M. Spann - WTPB#2003-21- Chairman Artigliere announced to the public the applicant has requested an extension of time for the Public Hearing, which will be continued on  April 14, 2004  for Block 82, Lot 17. The application was deemed incomplete November 19, 2003, the application was deemed complete January 28, 2004. Eligible to Vote: Parillo, Klingel, Iwaniszyn, Artigliere, Pflugh, Rossi.

2. Piney Hill Farm - WTPB#2004-3 Resolution for a Minor Subdivision/Boundary Line adjustment, with a Variance application for Block 66, Lot 17. Deemed complete on February 11, 2003. Granted approval on February 11, 2004. Members eligible to vote for resolution:

Mr. Parillo, Mr. Klingel, Mr. Iwaniszyn, Mr. Strunk, Mr. Artigliere.

A motion was made by Mr. Strunk to grant approval of Resolution WTPB#2004-3, seconded by Mr. Parillo, Vote: Strunk, Parillo, Artigliere - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried. 

3. Nottingham LLC - WTPB#2004-1 Concept Plan for a Minor Subdivision, Block 28, Lot 5.

The applicants Mr. Patrick Lynch and Tony Seneca, two of the principals of Nottingham LLC were represented by Attorney & Planner Thomas Collins and Engineer Nicholas Werner. Attorney Collins gave the Board a brief description of the property. Attorney Collins stated the property is approximately thirty six acres located in the VR district on Mine Hill Road. Attorney Collins presented a concept plan for a possible ordinance amendment for the property to allow for its development as single family lots of approximately 1-1/2 acres in size. The applicant is proposing sixteen single family residences and will dedicate a tract of land approximately six acres in size to permanent open space. Attorney Collins stated he would like to recommend a zoning change  to Mayor and Council, a  change to the ordinance or a  possible master plan amendment Attorney Collins stated the property is surrounded by higher density abutting on three sides and recommended  some possible alternatives to the current four-acre zoning.

Chairman Artigliere stated that a four acre lot could be buffered. Board member Kerry Pflugh stated that the board would not want to set a president. Board member Mark Rossi stated he would not want o pursue a zoning change.

Chairman Artigliere thanked Attorney Collins for the presentation.

4. Ed Mark 31 - WTPB#2003-11 Minor Subdivision with Variance application for Block 65, Lot 8.02 & 8.03. Application deemed complete November 19, 2003, continuation of Public hearing.

Members eligible to vote: Mr. Parillo, Mr. Klingel, Mr. Iwaniszyn, Mr. Artigliere, Ms. Pflugh

Mr. M. Rossi, Mr. Strunk & Mayor Horensky recused themselves for the application.

The applicant was represented by Attorney Alan Lowcher. Applicant Ed Rossi re-briefed the

Board on the project. The applicant stated he wished to move his existing business of twenty eight years from the Borough to the Township for the extra space and larger building that the

business requires. The building that exists would be reused and the applicant would return with a site plan showing the proposed usages. Chairman Artigliere discussed the existing zoning boundary line which dissects the property, a portion of the property is located in the HC zone and a portion is located in the OR zone. Attorney Gruenberg stated that as it stands each lot is in a separate zone. A billboard located on lot 8.02 would be removed by June or July of 2004 effective upon termination of the lease. Chairman Artigliere reviewed the criteria for the D-1 variance and the unique aspects of the property.

There were no comments from the board or public.

A motion to grant a D-1 variance for lot 8.03 to permit an auto retail sales facility in the OR zone was made by Mr. Parillo, seconded by Mr. Klingel, Vote: Parillo, Klingel, Dante, Artigliere, Pflugh 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.

A motion to grant a C-1 variance for lot depth and minor subdivision approval for lot 8.02 was made by Ms. Pflugh, seconded by Mr. Parillo, Vote: Pflugh, Parillo, Dante, Artigliere, Klingel

0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.

Break: 8:50 - 8:55

Mr. Strunk, Mr. Rossi & Mayor Horensky returned to the Board at this time.

5. Mr. & Mrs. M. Riotto - WTPB#2004-4 - Completeness for a “C” Variance, Block 67 Lot 62.01 The application was deemed complete with waivers requested for item #6I & 9for completeness only. A motion was made by Mr. Strunk to deem the application complete with requested waivers, seconded by Mr. Dante, all ayes motion carried. The Public hearing for this application will be on March 31, 2004.

6. Mr. & Mrs. R. Giancamilli - WTPB#2004-5 - Completeness for a “C” Variance, Block 22 Lot 3.09. The application was deemed complete with waivers requested for items 5A & 5D for completeness only. A motion was made by Mr. Strunk to deem the application complete with requested waivers, seconded by Mr. Klingel, all ayes motion carried. The Public hearing for this application will be on March 31, 2004.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: “ Pending litigation Frascella”

ADJOURNMENT: 10:00 p.m.

With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Margaret Housman
Land Use Secretary
Washington Township