PLANNING BOARD MEETING
BOROUGH OF WANAQUE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting
March 15, 2007
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairman Joseph Graceffo
with a salute to the flag.
ROLL CALL:
Joseph Graceffo Ed
O’Connell
Kevin Platt
PRESENT:
Attorney Steven Veltri (came in at 8:10 P.M.) and
Engineer Michael Cristaldi
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Chairman Gil Foulon, Members Eugene Verba and
John
Shutte
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 22,
2007 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 “Public Hearing Wanaque Housing
Element and Fair Share Plan” on January 30, 2007.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member O’Connell,
seconded by Member Rucci, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler,
Graceffo, Platt, Rucci, Slater and O’Connell.
MINUTES: from the February 15, 2007 Meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Slater, seconded
by Member Platt, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler, Platt, Slater
and O’Connell. Members Graceffo and Rucci abstained.
APPLICATION STATUS:
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Omni Day School II” (Day
Care/Preschool),
Ms. Spadaccini came forward and said it will be a day
care for children six weeks old to 12 years old (before and after school care)
and will have a preschool program with a certified teacher. Member Rucci asked
how many employees would there be and Ms. Spadaccini said it depends on how
many children will be present in the building. Member Rucci said he would like
to see a site plan on this building because the building is on a busy corner
and it is a busy road and also with regard to the parking situation, and the
dropping off and picking up of the children on this site. Vice Chairman
Graceffo said there are a few issues with the inspections that were performed
at this site. At the present time, according to the Building Inspector, there
is no compliance. One of the representatives from “Strengthen Our Sisters” said
the Building Inspector has asked for an architectural plan which will determine
where the bathroom and kitchen will be and how the space will be split up. Vice
Chairman Graceffo asked if they had a license for operation from the State of
Vice Chairman Graceffo suggested that based on the incomplete data that has been received by the Board, that this application be placed on hold until more information is submitted and then resubmit to the Planning Board for approval for operation. Member Rucci mentioned that prior to this use there was a drycleaners occupying this space and he was concerned about the residue affecting young infants and children in the building. The representative from “Strengthen Our Sisters” said they are going to have the air tested as well and as she knows it, the drycleaner never did the dry cleaning on site and was done off site.
MOTION TO RESUBMIT APPLICATION ONCE THE APPLICANT COMPLETES ALL THE COMPLIANCES THAT ARE NECESSARY: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Di Meglio, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler, Graceffo, Platt, Rucci, Slater and O’Connell.
APPLICATION #15-06 “Water’s Edge at Wanaque, LLC”,
Block 468 Lot 2, Block 469 Lot 2, Block 470 Lots 1 & 8, Block 471 Lots 1,
4, 8 & 11, Block 472 Lots 4 & 7
24 Townhomes and 72 Condominiums for
Preliminary Site Plan Approval.
Authorized Agent is Rosario Presti, Jr., Esq.
Atty. Presti came forward on behalf of the applicant. Atty. Presti said at the last meeting he had informed the Board he was revisiting the plans that were submitted and they are still fine-tuning those revised plans. Atty. Presti said his purpose tonight was to let the Board know of the applicant’s status but also to propose or request a Special Meeting. However, he understands that there may be some logistical difficulties and perhaps it is best just to adjourn to the April 19th Meeting and by then the plans should be in order.
Atty. Veltri asked Atty. Presti if the applicant is waiving all time limitations on the Board to make a decision and Atty. Presti said that is correct. Atty. Presti mentioned he did receive a call from Atty. Kates (Attorney for Skylands Clean) and he told Atty. Presti that he wouldn’t be available for the April 19th Meeting. Atty. Veltri added that Atty. Kates also left a detail message on his phone.
Vice Chairman Graceffo said, the fact that its not going to be a Special Meeting and that the Board will be holding its Regular Meeting, he’s going to maintain that the Board continue as planned, and if they have a need to make changes they will have to petition the Planning Board. The applicant will be placed on the Agenda for the April 19th Meeting.
MOTION TO OPEN MEETING FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Di Meglio, carried by a voice vote.
No one came forward.
MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC DISCUSSION: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Slater, carried by a voice vote.
RESOLUTIONS: None
VOUCHERS: submitted by Atty. Veltri for Review of Housing Element and Committee Meeting on 1/18/07, attendance at Special Meeting on 1/30/07, and review of Resolution, for $495.00.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Rucci, seconded by Member Slater, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler, Graceffo, Platt, Rucci, Slater and O’Connell.
VOUCHERS: submitted by Richard A. Alaimo Engineering Associates for Invoice #030322 Project #P0495-0175-000 “Waters Edge at Wanaque, LLC” for $4,510.00, Invoice #030963 Project #PO495-0172-000 Milic-Minor Subdivision for $98.00, for a Grand Total of $4,608.00
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Di Meglio, seconded by Member O’Connell, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler, Graceffo, Platt, Rucci, Slater and O’Connell.
Vice Chairman Graceffo announced that the Board is going into Close Session to review some legal matters.
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSE SESSION AT 8:25 P.M.: made by Member Platt, seconded by Member Rucci, voting yes were Members Di Meglio, Mayor Mahler, Graceffo, Platt, Rucci, Slater and O’Connell.
MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:52 P.M.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:53 P.M.: made by Member Di Meglio, seconded by Member Rucci, carried by a voice vote.
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Gerri Marotta
Planning Board Secretary