TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON
                                                                   WARREN COUNTY
                                                                   LAND USE BOARD

Municipal Offices                                                                                            350 Route 57 West
(908) 689-7209                                                                                         Washington, NJ 07882

                                                                         MINUTES
                                                                 MARCH 14, 2007

Chairwoman K. Pflugh called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

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

ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mayor Horensky, Mr. Howell, Mr. Elbassiouny, Mr. Klingel,
Mr. Rossi, Mr. Iwaniszyn, Ms. Pflugh, Mr. Vergos
Members Absent: Mr. Artigliere, Mr. Bundschuh, Mr. Zaret
Also Present: Attorney S. Gruenberg, Engineer W. Gleba, Planner S. Doyle

Brief Introduction of the Township Engineer & Geotechnical Consultant Medina Consultants.

CORRESPONDENCE: A list was provided to the land use board members.

MINUTES: Minutes from the February 28, 2007 meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes from February 28, 2007 as written was made by
Mr. Iwaniszyn, seconded by Mr. Howell,
Vote: Iwaniszyn, Howell, Horensky, Klingel, Pflugh, Elbassiouny - Ayes, 0 - Nay,
0 - Abstain, motion carried.

ITEMS FOR COMPLETENESS:
1. Joe Justo - WTPB#2005-33 - Second completeness review for a Preliminary Major
Subdivision application for block 74 lot 5 located at 81 West Asbury Anderson Rd.
The applicant has requested an extension to the March 28, 2007 meeting the
board agreed.

2. Joseph DeLuca - WTPB#2007-04 - Completeness review for a Minor Subdivision
application for block 22 lot 3.17 located on Brass Castle Road.

A motion to deem the application incomplete per Engineer W. Gleba’s completeness
letter dated March 10, 2007 was made by Mr. Iwaniszyn, seconded by Mr. Klingel,
Vote: Iwaniszyn, Klingel, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny, Rossi, Pflugh, Vergos - Ayes
0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.
 
3. Ralph & Diane Anema - WTPB#2007-05 - Completeness review for a Minor Subdivision
application for block 66 lot 1 located on Rymon Road.

A motion to deem the application incomplete per Engineer W. Gleba’s completeness
letter dated March 10, 2007 was made by Mr. Iwaniszyn, seconded by Mr. Klingel,
Vote: Iwaniszyn, Klingel, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny, Rossi, Pflugh, Vergos - Ayes,
0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. The Village Shoppes at Hawk Pointe - WTPB#2006-14 - Continuation of a public hearing for a Preliminary Major Site Plan application for block 65 & 65.02 lots 2,4 & 1 located at 294 Route 31 South. Board member Mr. Rossi stepped down for the application. The applicant was
represented by Attorney J. Hirsch, Traffic Engineer G. Dean, Engineer E. Back of Gladstone
Design, Mr. Betoncourt Landscape Architect, Mr. Pavese Architect and Mr. Newell,
Lighting Consultant.

Attorney S. Gruenberg swore in Mr. Gary Dean of Gary Dean & Associates.
Mr. Dean briefly reviewed his credentials for the board. Mr. Dean briefly reviewed exhibit
A-1 and over all site plan, Mr. Dean addressed the following: access points, internal circulation and parking, drive thru for pharmacy, shopping cart locations, handicap parking, delivery schedules, traffic patterns, traffic light & re-alignment of South Lincoln Ave.

Engineer W. Gleba gave the board a brief review of the phasing for the project and the
re-alignment of South Lincoln Ave which will extend to Route 31. Mr. Gleba reviewed
the conditions for the intersection, Clubhouse Dr. and the connection to Rt. 31.

Mr. Dean suggested some of the landscaping be eliminated near the loading area for
truck maneuvering and the request for cross walks to protect the pedestrian public.
Planner S. Doyle requested the applicant review the sidewalk network for Clubhouse Dr.
Engineer E. Back stated the details of the sidewalk network were part of the Regency
application, none were on the Shop Rite side. Mr. Back stated he would coordinate with
Scarlett regarding the sidewalks. Mr. Dean reviewed the four crosswalk locations.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. F. Cregan of 62 Merlin Drive.
Mr. Cregan asked Mr. Dean if there would be any conflict with trucks and shoppers,
seventy five percent of the people in the area are retired. Mr. Cregan asked if Mr.
Dean considered doing any traffic studies along Clubhouse Dr., would the lighting be
adequate and will there be turn arrows.

Mr. Dean addressed Mr. Cregans concerns.

Ms. J. Morringelo of 3 Primrose Lane.
Ms. Morringelo had Mr. Dean briefly address the proposed changes for South Lincoln Ave.
Landscaping:

Mr. Betoncourt reviewed exhibits A-1 thru A-8.
Mr. Betoncourt addressed the moving of the retaining wall closer to Rt. 31 to provide
an additional ten foot of planting area for buffering. Mr. Betoncourt discussed the
screening for auto headlights and the loading area. Mr. Betoncourt addressed the
western elevation view along Rt. 31. Exhibit A-8. Mr. Betoncourt stated he would
work with Ms. Doyle and the Engineer’s office on any suggestions for the landscaping.

Engineer W. Gleba suggested the re-configure of the island for the tractor trailers.
 
Mr. Back explained the retaining wall embankment and the existing hill.

Public Comment:
Mr. T. Prisk of 5 Osprey Court.
Mr. Prisk made some suggestions regarding the type of trees being considered.

BREAK: 9:15 - 9:25 p.m.

Mr. E. Pavese addressed exhibit A-9 showing the northwest elevation and the new
facade. Mr. Pavese reviewed A-10 elevations and the Shop Rite and pharmacy signs being proposed and their locations. Mr. Klingel asked if the signs would be on all night, Mr. Pavese
replied no. Ms. Doyle asked if they intended to put signage in the windows, Mr. Pavese
replied no. Engineer E. Back stated the street signs were not part of this application.
Mr. Back briefly reviewed the stone facing for the retaining walls, Mr. Back stated the facing
will be similar to the clubhouse in theme.

Public Comment: Mr. Back addressed questions regarding signage from the public.
Lighting:

Mr. Newell addressed exhibit A-12 lighting exhibit plans showing light pole locations,
types being proposed decorative & non- decorative, security, possible shields, lighting ordinance.
Mr. Newell addressed parking lot, street lighting and security.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. A. Theesfeld of 9 Osprey Court.
Mr. Theesfeld asked Mr. Newel to address level of lighting for security purposes.

Mr. Newel stated increased light levels make for a secure environment.

Mr. F. Cregan of 62 Merlin Drive.
Mr. Cregan asked how the proposed lighting would compare to the A& P lighting.

Mr. Newel stated the A&P has large poles and substandard lighting

Chairwoman K. Pflugh suggested the applicant return after the lighting is properly addressed.

Attorney S. Gruenberg stated the application has been adjourned to the April 11, 2007 meeting without further notice being required.

RESOLUTIONS:
1. David English - WTPB#2007-03 - Resolution for a variance application for
Block 87 Lot 2 located at 1150 Butler’s Park Road. Approval was granted on February 28,
2007. Eligible to Vote: Klingel, Bundschuh, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny, Artigliere,
Iwaniszyn, Pflugh. A motion to approve the resolution as written was made by Mr. Klingel,
seconded by Mayor Horensky, Vote: Klingel, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny, Iwaniszyn,
Pflugh - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.

2. Le Dinner Factory - WTPB#2007-02 - Resolution for a variance application for
Block 48 Lot 12 located at 218 Route 31 South. Approval was granted on February 28,
2007. Eligible to Vote: Artigliere, Iwaniszyn, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny, Klingel,
Pflugh, Bundschuh. A motion to approve the resolution as written was made by Mr. Klingel,
seconded by Mr. Iwaniszyn, Vote: Klingel, Iwaniszyn, Horensky, Howell, Elbassiouny,
Pflugh - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION: 10:30 p.m. to 11:10 p.m.
A motion to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation was made by
Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Vergos. A motion to return to regular session was made
by Mr.Elbassiouny, seconded by Mr. Iwaniszyn, all ayes motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: 11:10 p.m.
With no further business before the board and no public comment offered the meeting was
adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Margaret Housman, Secretary
Washington Township LUB