REGULAR MEETING

PLANNING BOARD FEBRUARY 21, 2002

BOROUGH OF WANAQUE

Meeting called to order by Chairman Gilbert Foulon at 8:00 P.M. with a salute to the flag.

ROLL CALL:

John DiMeglio Kevin Platt

Chairman Gilbert Foulon David Slater

Joseph Graceffo Eugene Verba

Mayor Warren Hagstrom Thomas Balunis

Tony Brindisi

PRESENT: Attorney Steven Veltri and Engineer Michael Cristaldi

READING: Open Public Meeting Announcement:

This is a Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Borough Planning Board and adequate notice has been given and it has been duly advertised by the placement of a notice in the Trends and the Herald News, mailed on January 18, 2002 and a notice thereof has been posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building in the Borough of Wanaque and a copy thereof has been on file with the Borough Clerk.

MINUTES: from the October 18, 2001 Meeting, January 17, 2002 Meeting and “Special Meeting” of January 28, 2002.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 18, 2001 MEETING: made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member DiMeglio, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis. Chairman Foulon abstained.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 17, 2002 MEETING: made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member Graceffo, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Platt, Slater and Balunis. Members Brindisi and Verba abstained.

MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE “SPECIAL MEETING” OF JANUARY 28, 2002: made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member DiMeglio, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater,Verba and Balunis. Chairman Foulon and Member Graceffo abstained.

COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:

Chairman Foulon said he and Members of the Board received in their packets a letter sent by a very incredible organization called “Skylands Clean, Inc.”. Chairman Foulon went on to say that this communication is filled with nothing but lies, mistruths and misstatements. In all of Chairman Foulon’s time serving the Borough in various capacities, he has never in his life seen such out and out lies and he thinks it is absolutely despicable and as long as Chairman Foulon is Chairman of this Board, he will never recognize anyone from that organization again.

Member Graceffo said he was disappointed and recognizes the fact that everyone has a right to defend their position, but with a position defended with distortions of facts and actual lies of facts, it is very upsetting. Member Graceffo also said, it is more important for people to be honest about what’s being discussed at these meetings and how it’s being interpreted on the community. This letter is an interpretation that completely distorts what actually took place at these meetings and Member Graceffo finds it offensive as a Member of the Planning Board.

APPLICATION STATUS REPORT: Engineer Cristaldi said he has an application for the Hovnanian Development, Block 457 Lot 1 and Block 479 Lots 1 & 2, for a preliminary approval.

Chairman Foulon asked if another “Completeness Review” Meeting should be scheduled. It was decided that between now and the next meeting, the “Completeness Committee” would get together to discuss the application.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Brothers Pizzeria”, 1069 Ringwood Ave., Block 430 Lot 11. Owner of building is Dennis Moeller, owner of business is Bujar Lumani.

Dennis Moeller, owner of the building came forward and with him was the new tenant, Bujar Lumani. Chairman Foulon said, according to the reports, a new kitchen exhaust hood and fire suppression system and had been installed without appropriate permits. Mr. Moeller cleared that matter up by saying the work is ready for inspection and permits were taken out. Chairman Foulon added, that according to the Building Inspector, they are not in compliance with the signage. Mr. Moeller said, that also is being taken care of after speaking with the Building Inspector. Chairman Foulon went on to say, the building was in compliance with the Health Department, but the Fire Prevention Bureau stated that the Exit and Emergency Lights were out and they need one fire extinguisher and the Ansul System needs an inspection, and a cover is needed over the electrical box. Mr. Moeller said almost everything is completely taken care of.

The Plumbing Inspector said, a grease trap is required, heating system not up to code, and floor plan and permits required.

MOTION TO APPROVE SUBJECT TO REINSPECTIONS AND APPROVALS FROM ALL THE INSPECTORS AND THE BUILDING INSPECTOR NOT TO ISSUE A CO UNTIL ALL THE REINSPECTIONS ARE DONE SATISFACTORILY: made by Member Graceffo, seconded by Member Platt, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “K & K Bicycles”, 1097 Ringwood Ave., Block 437 Lot 5. Owner of building is Arista Morris, owner of business if Thomas Kopp.

Owner of the building Arista Morris came forward and said the space being rented will eventually be a bicycle shop. The Building Inspector’s Report stated: the steel diamond plate doors located in the front sidewalk for basement entrance have deteriorated and need to be replaced or repaired, the deteriorated roll-out awing needs to be removed and the front of the store and the inside needs paint and any signage requires a Building Permit. The Health Dept. Officer said the bathroom requires repair by a plumber. The Plumbing Inspector’s Report stated: toilet and lavatory not working and permits are required. The Fire Prevention Bureau noted they need an extinguisher and exit light over door. Ms. Morris said she has already spoken with the Building Inspector and these things will be taken care of.

MOTION TO APPROVE, HOWEVER, THE BUILDING INSPECTOR WILL BE INSTRUCTED NOT TO ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UNTIL ALL THE INSPECTIONS ARE RE-DONE AND APPROVED: made by Member Brindisi, seconded by Member Graceffo, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Turning Point Dance Academy”, 207 Ringwood Ave., Block 207 Lot 5. Owner of building is Mounir Zikra, owner of business is Kristie Roca. Kristie Roca, owner of business came forward. The Building Inspector’s Report stated: this location is in compliance with the Borough’s Zoning Code and is presently under renovation. A Certificate of Occupancy will be required before opening for business. Board of Health report is satisfactory, Plumbing Permits have been issued and work is not completed and Fire Prevention Bureau states the building is under construction.

MOTION TO APPROVE, HOWEVER, THE BUILDING INSPECTOR WILL NOT ISSUE A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY UNTIL THE RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETE AND ALL INSPECTIONS RE-DONE: made by Member Brindisi, seconded by Mayor Hagstrom, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Pro Gasket” (machine shop), 14 Doty Rd., Block 430 Lot 14. Owner of building is Philip Alward (Controls Realty Corp.), owner of business is Mitch Prodani. Owner of business, Mitch Prodani came forward. Mr. Prodani explained that his company manufactures metal stampings for the aircraft and automotive industry. Chairman Foulon asked what kind of coolants do they use and Mr. Prodani said they use water solubles for the machines and just petroleum based oils for the stamping for a lubricant. Chairman Foulon wanted to know how they dispose of these materials and Mr. Prodani said, any excess oil is carted away by a certified waste hauler, and the same thing is done for the water solubles. Chairman Foulon asked if any volatiles are stored on the property and Mr. Prodani said no and that they don’t do any cleaning in-house, everything is sent out. Atty. Veltri asked if it was going to be a noisy operation and Mr. Prodani said yes to a point and the noise wouldn’t be heard beyond the inside of the building. There are 18 employees right now and there are 55 parking spaces. Mr. Prodani told the Board he is buying the building from Controls Realty Corp. Mr. Prodani said he will be using approximately 20,000 sq. ft. of the building and the tenant that’s in the back will be staying. Presently, there are 4 uses in the building and after Mr. Prodani purchases it, there will only be two. Mr. Prodani also told the Board he’s planning on bringing out the loading dock on the side of the building. Atty. Veltri asked if they are doing any other exterior renovations and Mr. Prodani said they want to put new windows in, maybe do some stucco in the front and also landscaping the property.

Chairman Foulon told Mr. Prodani, the only thing the Board is going to demand is, that all noise and dust be contained within the property boundaries.

MOTION FOR APPROVAL AND INSTRUCT THE SUBCODE OFFICIAL NOT TO ISSUE A CO UNTIL THE REINSPECTIONS ARE SATISFACTORILY DONE: made by Member DiMeglio, seconded by Member Brindisi, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Skytech Construction” (construction office), 1089 Ringwood Ave., Block 437 Lot 1.01. Owner of building and owner of business is David Johnson. Mr. Johnson stepped forward. Chairman Foulon told the owner, according to the Building Inspector, this tenant space needs to be cleaned up and the existing back light sign box must be removed, and any new signage will require a Building Permit. The other half of this building is occupied by a Dog Grooming Business. Mr. Johnson told the Board he is residing the whole building. The office will only have a secretary and maybe two other people in it. Mr. Johnson also said, he is keeping his other location at 89 Ringwood Ave. where he keeps his trucks. Chairman Foulon mentioned the Plumbing Inspection, which states there is no hot or cold water in the bathroom. Mr. Johnson said that will be taken care of.

MOTION FOR APPROVAL AND INSTRUCT THE BUILDING INSPECTOR NOT TO ISSUE A CO UNTIL THE REINSPECTIONS ARE SATISFACTORILY DONE: made by Member Slater, seconded by Member Brindisi, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

OPEN TO PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None/Closed

RESOLUTIONS: None

VOUCHERS: Submitted by Planner Jill Hartmann, for “Master Plan Reexamination Report” for $1,710.00, “Wanaque Manor Townhouse” Site Plan Application for $665.00, for a Grand Total of $2,375.00.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Brindisi, seconded by Member Graceffo, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater, Verba and Balunis.

MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:30 P.M.: made by Member Slater, seconded by Member Graceffo, carried by a voice vote.

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Gerri Marotta

Secretary to Planning Board