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Planning Board Clerk Diane L. LaSalle
Category: PLANNING BOARD MEETINGS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE West Long Branch, NJ - April 9, 2010
NOTE: The minutes of this meeting may be corrected and/or amended by the Board and will be approved at the next regular meeting. The corrections and/or amendments will be reported in the minutes of the next regular meeting.
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE PLANNING BOARD
OF THE BOROUGH OF WEST LONG BRANCH
March 9, 2010
The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board of the Borough of West Long Branch was held on March 9, 2010, 7:30 PM in Borough Hall. Adequate notice of the meeting was published in accordance with the Open Public Meeting Law.
Members Present: Greg Aikins
Richard Colaguori
Richard Cooper, Jr.
Kathy Elfner
Joseph Gallo
Herb Jensen
James Meola
Mayor Janet Tucci
Members Absent: Councilman Steven Cioffi
Others Present: George Cieri, Esq.
Robert Stetz, P.E.
Lisa Norman, C.S.R.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The following changes were made to the minutes of the February 9, 2010, regular meeting:
On page 2, Chamlin, Rosen, Uliano & Witherington – Resolution, the following should be added to the end of the paragraph: “The resolution will be reviewed by the Zoning Board attorney due to a conflict with Mr. Cieri.” On page 3, sixth paragraph, last line, “driveway” should be “driveways’.
Mrs. Elfner moved to approve the minutes of the February 9, 2010, regular meeting as amended, seconded by Mr. Meola and carried upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Aikins, Mr. Colaguori, Mrs. Elfner, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Jensen,
Mr. Meola, Mayor Tucci,
NAYES: None
NOT POLLED: Mr. Cooper
ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Mr. Cooper reported receiving a package from ANJEC regarding resources available to the Board if interested.
Mr. Cieri reported that he will be unavailable for the April meeting and has requested the Zoning Board Attorney, Michael Irene, sit in his place.
James Siciliano, Esq., appeared on behalf of Clement Benatar, 310/312 Wall Street, Block 60, Lots 216, 217. Mr. Benatar had previously received approval for a minor subdivision, and an extension through April 9, 2010. Mr. Siciliano stated that his client is still awaiting approval from the Two River Sewerage Authority, therefore, is requesting an additional two months extension until June 11, 2010.
Mr. Gallo moved to grant an extension of the Benatar application until June 11, 2010, seconded by Mr. Colaguori and carried upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Aikins, Mr. Colaguori, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Elfner, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Jensen,
Mr. Meola, Mayor Tucci
NAYES: None
Chamlin, Rosen, Uliano & Witherington – Resolution for Permit Extension: The resolution as read into the record by title only. Mayor Tucci moved to approve the resolution as submitted, seconded by Mr. Jensen and carried upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Aikins, Mr. Colaguori, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Elfner, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Jensen,
Mr. Meola, Mayor Tucci
NAYES: None
Contract for Board Engineer: The resolution as read into the record by title only. Mr. Gallo moved to approve the contract for T&M Associates, LLC, based upon Councilman Cioffi’s certification that the rates are appropriate, second by Mrs. Elfner and carried upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Aikins, Mr. Colaguori, Mr. Cooper, Mrs. Elfner, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Jensen,
Mr. Meola, Mayor Tucci
NAYES: None
MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD
2010-01: Joel Pereira, 20 Oceanport Avenue, Block 9, Lots 7, 8, 9 – Minor Subdivision: Peter Bass, Esq., appeared on behalf of applicant.
Charles Surmonte, P.E., continued testimony on behalf of applicant. Mr. Surmonte testified that the original plan proposed the removal of most trees on the property. The plans have been revised to remove only four trees, of which one is deceased. Specifically, on Lot 8.01, at the rear of the dwelling, the Spruce tree poses a conflict to the house. On the common property line, mid-rear yard, the 36” Maple tree is deceased. A 15” Holly tree is within the proposed building of Lot 7.01. All other trees on the property will remain, and immediately behind the building a 24” Norway maple would be in the way. All other trees will remain on the property, and four shade trees will be planted in the front, the combination of trees and shrubs will compensate for the trees to be removed.
Responding to comments by the Environmental Commission, Mr. Surmonte stated the following:
• The back 25% of the property will remain undisturbed.
• Two dry wells are proposed for each dwelling for drainage for the entire roof areas of each home.
• Applicant will consider using a permeable paving system for the driveways.
• A check for feral or transient cats in the garage will be made.
Exhibit A-4, Revised Plans, were entered into evidence.
The meeting was opened to the public. There being no one wishing to speak, the meeting was closed to the public.
The proposed plans have been approved by the West Long Branch Fire Marshal.
The neighboring fence that encroaches upon applicant’s property will remain.
Approval by the Department of Environmental Protection is excluded from this application.
Mr. Surmonte explained that each home will have a two car garage, with a four car capacity driveway.
Mr. Gallo moved to approve this application with the recommendations and corrections stated by the Board, and applicant agreeing to a pervious surface driveway, seconded by Mr. Aikins and carried upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mr. Aikins, Mr. Colaguori, Mrs. Elfner, Mr. Gallo, Mr. Jensen,
Mr. Meola, Mayor Tucci
NAYES: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Cooper
OTHER MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD
Mr. Aikins reported that he has been informed by the Borough Clerk that the Website is still under construction.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned upon motion made by Mayor Tucci, seconded by Mrs. Elfner and carried by unanimous consent of the Board at 8:38 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane L. LaSalle