REGULAR MEETING

REGULAR MEETING

NORWOOD PLANNING BOARD=

OCTOBER 20, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Norwood Planning Board convened at 8:03PM with Chairman Edward Gallagher presiding. Following the Pled= ge of Allegiance, Mr. Gallagher pointed out exit locations as required by law.

The following board membe= rs were present: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Jos= eph L. Ascolese, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Sklow, and Mr. Savalia.

Mayor Kaplan arrived at 8:15PM. Councilman Altenbach = was absent from this meeting. The= Board Attorney Robert Regan and the Board Engineer Michael Neglia were both prese= nt at this meeting.

Mr. Gallagher announced t= hat this meeting is held in accordance with the Open Public Records Act and has been properly noticed as required by law.

SUBDIVISION APPLICATION #705

(Canceled – Rescheduled Monday 11/28/05)

Also heard on 4/21/05 & 6/16/05

Block 120, Lots 20 &am= p; 21 – Summit Street=

Eastern Allied Constru= ction Co.

Mr. Gallagher announced that Application #705, schedul= ed to appear this evening, is postponed until the November meeting.

SUBDIVISION APPLICATION #714

Block 156, Lot 16 – 20 Fourth Street – R10 Zone

Peter & Catherine = Croce

Attorney John Manfredonia= , Cresskill, NJ came forward representing Mr. & Mrs. Croce, above-referenced property owners.   Mr. Manfredonia introduced Michael Brundage, recipient of the property conveyed via proposed subdivision. Mr. Regan commen= ted that application should be amended to include Mr. Brundage as co-applicants since the subdivision impacts both properties.

A discussion took place b= etween board members, Mr. Regan and Mr. Manfredonia concerning the lack of information, including a zoning information chart pre-and-post subdivision,= not included on plans submitted for board consideration. The Review Letter from Neglia Engin= eering indicates that the plan should note the lot areas for both properties before and after the transfer.   Mr. Manfredonia agreed to provide a survey with zoning chart, showing lot sizes, setbacks, etc., and return to the November meeting.

Michael Brundage, 64 Burlington St., w= as sworn for testimony and explained that the application proposes to square o= ff his property, which is an irregular shaped lot. He explained that Councilman Altenbach advised that the “mini-subdivision” checklist items c= ould be waived since this is a minor subdivision proposal. Following additional brief discuss= ion, Mr. Manfredonia agreed to return to the November 28, 2005 meeting.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION REPORT

Christine Hageman came fo= rward to report that the Environmental Commission and Planning Board Zoning Subcommi= ttee have worked together on vacation of paper streets.   ANJAC has provided a $5,000 = grant for planning work on open spaces including Central Woods & the Fox Hill areas. She explained the sele= ction procedure in accepting a consultant to work on the project, which is includ= ed in the Master Plan and the Council on Affordable Housing (= COAH) Round Three Requirements. The Environmental Commission has chosen Heyer, Gruel & Associates and the n= ext step forward is approval by the Governing Body.

RESOLVED: Mayor Kaplan offered a motion to endorse the Environmental Commission recommendation of Heyer, Gruel & Associates to= the Governing Body. Seconded by J= oseph Ascolese.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mayor Kaplan, Joseph L. Ascolese, Mr. Lamp, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Sklow, and Mr. Savalia voted yes.

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INFORMAL DISUCSSION<= /o:p>

Westy Storage – Addition of Clock Tower

Block 87, Lot 101= – 95 Hudson Avenue

Edward Arrendondo, Direct= or of Development of Westy Storage came forward and was sworn for his testimony.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> He explained that the Construction Official has suggested that he approach the board and enquire whether a for= mal site plan application might be required for addition of a clock to the facility, which is currently under construction. The clock adds approximately seven= and one-half feet of height to the building in violation of the zoning requirements. Following discu= ssion and the board’s expression of disapproval of the proposal, in particu= lar because of the public’s displeasure with removal of a large number of trees, Mr. Arrendondo agreed to withdraw any request for approval at this t= ime.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Regular Meeting Septem= ber 15, 2005

Joseph Ascolese offered a= motion to accept the minutes of the above-referenced meeting; seconded by Ms. Guer= cio. Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Millairessis, Mr. Sklow, and Mr. Savalia voted yes.

APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS

A motion was offered and = accepted to approve the following vouchers for payment:

            <= /span>Neglia Engineering Associates   $= 3,667.50

            <= /span>Robert T. Regan, Esq.     = ;            &n= bsp;        $2,133.00

All voted yes.

RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL

Subdivision Applicatio= n #713

Block 158, Lots 4 &= ; 5 – 55 Adams Street

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Mc= Dermott

RESOLVED: Mr. Milliaressis offered a motion to accept the Resolution of Approval prepared by Mr. Regan. Seconded by Mr. Ascolese.

Mr. Regan advised that an additional condition of approval should be added to the agreement providing= “perfection of the minor subdivi= sion approval within the time period provided by statute” condition 12, page 12= .

ROLL CALL VOTE:

Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Sklow, and Mr. Savalia voted yes.

DEVELOPER’S AGREEMENT

Block 10, Lot 15 – 435 Livingston Street

Commerce Bank

RESOLVED: Following discussion concerning contribution to the Livingston Street Beautification Program, Mr. Milliaressis offered a motion authorizing Mr. Gallagher and Mr. Jacobs to sign the agreement following su= ch time as the board receives resolution and written acceptance by Commerce Ba= nk of all conditions, including beautification program contribution, as outlined = in the Developer’s Agreement and recommended by Neglia Engineering Associates. Seconded by Joseph L. Ascolese.

ROLL CALL VOTE: Joseph Ascolese, Ms. Guercio, Mr. Milliaressis, Mr. Gallagher, Mayor Kaplan, Joseph L. Ascolese, Mr. Lamp, Mr. Jacobs, and Mr. Savalia voted yes. Mr. Sklow voted no.

REPORT – ZONING SUBCOMMITTEE

Mr. Gallagher thanked the Environmental Commission for their cooperation and assistance in the work accomplished on issues concerning both bodies over the recent past.

The board discussed the p= ossibility of the formation of a joint committee consisting of volunteer citizens, and= Zoning and Planning Board members to review commercial parking and signage requirements in order to provide improvements in the zone.

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DISCUSSION – DRAINAGE & GRADING

116 Broadway – B= lock 23, Lot 3

A discussion took place r= egarding the extreme change in elevations and grading to the above-referenced proper= ty and possible impact downstream. Mr. Neglia reported that he has inspected both properties consistently during b= oth construction and heavy rains; the drainage impact on the adjoining neighbor= (Carol Bellini - 130 Broadway - Block 23, Lot 4) appears to be both alleviated and improved. There were no topographical requir= ements during the approval process before the Planning Board in 2004. Mr. Neglia suggested that the Construction Official compare the original approved plan with the final as-built. Additional discussion took place concerning the effect on propert= ies down-stream. Mr. Neglia comme= nted that his office approved the revised grading plan that applicant provided relating to the adjoining property. At this time, a Certificate of Occupancy has not been issued.   The building and driveway locations primarily match the initial approval. Elevations need clarificati= on and the grading at the rear of the property clearly does not match the orig= inal plan.   However, Mr. Negl= ia continued, the revisions have been approved in accordance with his recommendations. Discussion took place regarding the height of the building and whether a change occurred to same because of the= increase in elevations.

Mayor Kaplan offered a mo= tion to direct the Construction Official to require that the builder provide a final as-built for comparison to the plan originally submitted and approved, and report back to the Planning Board. Seconded by Joseph Ascolese. Motion amended to include reports from = the Electric and Plumbing Subcode Officials. All board members voted yes.

CORRESPONDENCE - NONE

OPEN & CLOSE TO THE PUBLIC

The board moved and secon= ded to open the meeting to the public and all voted yes.

Mrs. Lamp, Summit Street, came forward and off= ered commented on existing parking ordinances.

Since no one else came fo= rward, the board moved and seconded to close the meeting to the public.

NEW BUSINESS

Brief discussion took pla= ce among board members concerning the extreme number of signs overall, in particular= on Livingston Street, as well as lack of sign enforcement. Mayor Kaplan commented that a suggestion was offered several years a= go concerning garage sale permits and Mayor Kaplan agreed to bring the matter, including home businesses, before the Governing Body.

Since there was no further business to come before the board, it was moved and seconded to adjourn at 9:20PM.

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