REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 2005
The Regular Meeting of the Norwood Planning Board convened at 8:02PM with Chairman Edward Gallagher presiding. Following the Pled= ge of Allegiance, Mr. Gallagher announced that the meeting is held in accordance = with the Open Public Records Act and pointed out the exit locations as required = by law.
The following board membe= rs were present: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, May= or Kaplan, Mr. Jacobs, and Mr. Lamp. Joseph L. Ascolese arrived at 8:25PM. Both Mr. Sklow and Mr. Savalia were absent. The Board Attorney Ro= bert Regan was present and the Board Engineer was absent because there are no applications on the agenda.
DISCUSSION=
Historic
Preservation Ordinance
Following discussion and a general lack of support from the board, Mr. Milliaressis offered a motion, seconded by Joseph Ascolese, to advise the G= overning Body that the Planning Board has substantial misgivings including concerns = that there are still a number of provisions lending itself to non-voluntary designations for both historical district and individual properties and substantial conflict with previous discussions between the Planning Board a= nd Historical Preservation Committee concerning voluntary compliance. The board also requested that the H= PC bring the revised ordinance to the Planning Board for review and recommenda= tion prior to any public hearing at the governing body level. Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mr. Jacobs voted yes. Mayor Kapla= n and Mr. Lamp voted no.
REPORTS &#=
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ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE
Since Neglia Engineering = is in the process of completing the report on properties to be vacated in the Fox Hill area, the Zoning Subcommittee and Environmental Commission postponed further discussion until the report is finished.
Mr. Gallagher reported th=
at, in
the coming year, the Zoning Subcommittee proposes to review signage and
parking, in particular on
RESOLUTION=
OF
APPROVAL – COAH
Round Three
Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
RESOLVED: Mayor Kaplan offered a motion to accept the Fa= ir Share Plan as provided by Kauker Gregory & Kauker. Seconded by Mr. Milliaressis
ROLL CALL VOTE: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mayor Kaplan, Mr. Jacobs, and Mr. Lamp voted yes. Joseph L. Ascolese absta= ined because he just arrived a the meeting.
RESOLUTION=
OF
APPROVAL
Minor Subd=
ivision
Application #714
Block 156 =
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Portion of
20
RESOLVED: = Mayor Kaplan offered a motion to adopt the Resolution of Approval on the above-referenced application. Seconded by Mr. Milliaressis.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mayor Kaplan, Joseph L. Ascolese, Mr. Jacobs, = and Mr. Lamp voted yes.
RESOLUTION=
OF
APPROVAL
Subdivision
Application #705
Block 120,=
Lots 20
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Eastern Al=
lied
Construction Co.
RESOLVED: Helen Guercio offered a motion to adopt the Resolution of Approval on the above-referenced application with the followi= ng change: Applicant shall compl= y with the requirements of the Borough Engineer and Shade Tree Committee, includin= g a
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OF APPROVAL #705 Continued
setback of twenty feet mi=
nimum
from the building envelope, as depicted on the plan, to the large tree as
discussed.
ROLL CALL VOTE: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr.
Milliaressis, Mayor Kaplan, Joseph L. Ascolese, and Mr. Jacobs voted yes.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting November 28, 2005<= o:p>
Board members offered and= seconded a motion to accept the minutes of the November 28, 2005 Regular Meeting, and all voted yes.
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
A motion was offered and seconded to approve the below= -referenced vouchers for payment.
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All board members voted yes.
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Mayor Kaplan reported tha= t all parties, including the adjacent property owner, the builder, Mike Neglia, D= an Vechesky, Councilman Altenbach, and Mr. Butti, met several weeks ago. A resolution has been reached that= is acceptable to Ms. Bellini and includes the following:
= 1. = A one-foot high stonewall constructed along the property
line with = a grass swale adjacent to the top of the wall.
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An asphalt sidewalk mounded to prevent stormwater
runoff from flowing onto the Bellini property.
Mr. Milliaressis offered a motion to recommend that the Construction
Official require builder
compliance with the above by April 1, 2006 or surrender bonding. Seconded by Joseph Ascolese. Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr.
Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mayor Kaplan, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Lamp, and Joseph=
L.
Ascolese voted yes.
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FICIAL
Mayor Kaplan announced th= at Construction Official Al Butti is retiring on December 31, 2005 after many years of service to the borough. The board offered a motion and second to present Mr. Butti with a pl= aque along with their congratulations and all voted yes.
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; CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence from Chris= tine Hageman to Mr. Gallagher concerning root protection of the silver oak tree = on the Summit Street Subdivision property as recommended by the Shade Tree Committee.
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; COMMERCE BANK
Mr. Gallagher reported th= at he has not received correspondence from the bank concerning posting of additio= nal funds. Mayor Kaplan indicated= that the Borough Attorney has suggested that because the funding is posted, alth= ough under protest by the bank, they have satisfied their obligation. Mayor Kaplan also indicated that t= he developer intends to remove the poured sidewalk and replace with pavers as required.
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; CHANGE IN BYLAWS
A brief discussion took p= lace concerning a three-year term limit on the positions of Chairman, Vice Chair= man and Secretary and the board agreed to move forward with the change. However, if the board chooses to k= eep a person in the position, or no one else seeks the position, the officer shall remain in place.
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; OPEN & CLOSE TO PUBLIC
Carol Bellini, 130 Broadw= ay came forward concerning 116 Broadway and thanked the board for their assistance = and time in resolving this matter. In response to Ms. Bellini,
Mayor Kaplan commented th= at although the borough cannot require the builder to satisfy Neglia’s recommendations, other means might be available to compel completion of the work. A Certificate of Occupancy is contingent on the builder’s writt= en agreement to comply with the Neglia Engineering’s recommendation.
As no one else came forwa= rd, the board moved, seconded and voted to close the meeting to the public.
As there was no further b= usiness before the board, the meeting adjourned at 8:45PM.
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; Linda
Grove, Clerk to Board