PLANNING BOARD REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
BOROUGH OF WANAQUE MEETING
Meeting called to order by Chairman 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
Tony Brindisi
PRESENT: Attorney Steven Veltri and Engineer Michael Cristaldi.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Donald Pasquariello
READING: Open Public Meeting Announcement
Chairman Foulon read the following:
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 19, 2001 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 July 19, 2001 Meeting:
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM JULY 19TH MEETING: made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member DiMeglio, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
Chairman Foulon announced there will be an 8:45 P.M. curfew on tonight’s meeting in order for everyone to go home and hear the President speak.
COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: No questions asked.
APPLICATION STATUS: Engineer Cristaldi had no new applications to report.
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: Woodcarving Business (work shop), 518 Ringwood Ave., Block 221 Lot 7. Owner of business is John Maas and owner of building is Barbara Hamilton. John Maas, 64 Laura Ave., stepped forward. Mr. Maas told the Board he will not be open to the public, and it is strictly a woodcarving shop. Chairman Foulon told Mr. Maas he will need two fire extinguishers, an exit light according to the Fire Prevention Bureau, and some sheetrock has to be fixed. Mr. Maas said the exit light has
Been fixed and he’s in the process of fixing the sheetrock, and the fire extinguishers are
on the way. Chairman Foulon also told Mr. Maas that the dryer exhaust has to be removed along with all gas lines. Mr. Maas will need a plumbing permit to hard cap all plumbing drains and the heating system is inadequate to heat the store. Chairman Foulon told Mr. Maas to get in touch with the landlord to make these improvements.
MOTION TO APPROVE, HOWEVER, NO CO ISSUED UNTIL ALL DEPARTMENTS HAVE REPORTED EVERYTHING IS SATISFACTORY: made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member DiMeglio, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Kodiak Landscaping”, 1085 Ringwood Ave., Block 437 Lot 1.02. Owner of business is Robert Pedatella and owner of building is Stephen Roseik: Robert Pedatella, 67 West Shore Drive, came forward. Mr. Pedatella explained he operates a landscaping company and the storefront will have computers in it to run the company. The employees consist of Mr. Pedatella, a secretary, and the employees who do the landscaping would be stopping in from time to time. Chairman Foulon announced all reports are favorable.
NEW BUINESS APPLICATION: Bakery Business, 620Ringwood Ave., Block 236 Lot 11. Owners of business and building are Zozislaw & Zuzanna Stelmach. Mr. & Mrs. Stelmach stepped forward. Chairman Foulon said the Fire Prevention Bureau reported that they need two Fire Extinguishers, update Ansel System, and general clean-up. It was noted, that the owners started alterations without the proper building permits. Mr. & Mrs. Stelmach said they have acquired the proper permits. Plumbing work was also done without permits, and the Stelmach’s said they are working on that. The yellow Emergency Card for the file also has not been submitted, and the Stelmach’s said they would bring it in for the Board Secretary. The Bakery will be serving Italian and Polish bake products and coffee in the morning and maybe soup in the afternoon.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Brindisi, seconded by Member Verba, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION: “Ernie’s Discount Liquor”, 382 Ringwood Ave., Block 209 Lot 2. Owner of business is Scott Ernest and owner of building is Mary Ann Mangini. Scott Ernest, 22 Rhonda Pl., stepped forward. Mr. Ernest said he has applied for the liquor license and it has been approved by the town. Mayor Hagstrom asked where the license came from and Mr. Ernest said from “Pick & Pay”. Chairman Foulon mentioned the business will need two fire extinguishers and an exit light to be fixed at front entrance. All other reports are in compliance.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Slater, seconded by Member Brindisi, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
Chairman Foulon told Mr. Ernest that there was a liquor store at this location awhile back and there was somewhat of a problem. Chairman Foulon said the kids were drinking in the woods behind the store. Mr. Ernest said he was planning on installing a surveillance camera outside the store in the parking lot.
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION, CVS PHARMACY, 1102 & 1104
Ringwood Ave., Block 438 Lots 1 & 2.
Owner of building is Ringwood Park Plaza. Representing the applicant is
Attorney Michael Levine.
Atty. Levine stepped forward and said two to three months ago the applicant did
receive Site Plan Approval as well as Subdivision Approval to consolidate the
two existing lots. At that time, the applicant did not have a lease from
anyone, and now they do have a signed lease from CVS Pharmacy as a tenant.
Therefore, they are here tonight for a New Business Application for the
pharmacy. The CVS district manager is also here tonight in case anyone has any
questions for him. The store will be a typical CVS Pharmacy and will have
between 15 and 25 total employees and no more than 5 employees in the store at
one time. Chairman Foulon explained to Atty. Levine, usually there are
inspections done by different department heads, but this building is still
under construction. Atty. Veltri asked Atty. Levine if he would object to that
being a condition as to the inspectors going out and approving the site, and
Atty. Levine did not object to that condition. Atty. Levine mentioned that they
are hoping to have the store up and running by yearend. Hours of operation will
be 9 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. Monday through Saturday and Sunday 9 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.
Member Slater asked about the delivery hours and what time of the day or night
would deliveries be made since the building backs up to a residential
neighborhood. The district manager said the outside vendors, such as Frito Lay
etc. always come during business hours. As far as the warehouse deliveries, he
can adjust the hours to suit the neighborhood and has a window he can give and
whatever the ordinance or the town would want. Chairman Foulon said the hours
of delivery would be restricted to the hours the store is open till.
MOTION TO APPROVE SUBJECT TO BUILDING BEING COMPLETED AND
ALL DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS BEING APPROVED SATISFACTORY: made by
Member Slater, seconded by Member Verba, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Pasquariello, Slater and Verba.
APPLICATION #6-00 “Wanaque Landscaping and Garden Supply”, 1434 Ringwood Ave, Block 478 Lot 3, Site Plan Approval for two proposed sheds with Side Yard Variance:
Attorney Arnold S. Cohen, 530 Ringwood Ave., stepped forward on behalf of the applicant. Atty. Cohen explained they have an agreement with the County that is called “Agreement For Encroachment” which has been fully executed. The plans for this application are a little different from when the applicant first applied back in April, 2000 and that is because of the requirements of the County.
Atty. Cohen said that Brian E. Smith, Engineer with LAN Associates, 662 Goffle Road, Hawthorne, N.J. who drew the plans, is here tonight to explain the changes. Atty. Cohen added that there will be changes to the parking and angle parking will no longer be permitted, it will have to be parallel parking. Atty. Cohen said the date of the latest plan should be 12/18/00.
Atty. Cohen said the applicant is trying to put up two sheds on the side of the property, in order to enclose some of the merchandise that is exposed to the elements outside. Chairman Foulon wanted to know what these sheds are going to look like.
Eng. Smith was sworn in by Atty. Veltri. Eng. Smith described to the Board that the sheds would be metal frame buildings constructed on the site. Chairman Foulon said he doesn’t think the town wants metal frame sheds at the entrance to the town off of an interstate highway. Chairman Foulon suggested building it out of block and make a nice looking building out of it. Chairman Foulon’s point was, in five years the metal sheds will deteriorate and it will look unsightly especially when people are coming in to town. Chairman Foulon said these metal sheds are painted, and in time the paint starts peeling off and it doesn’t look very good. Chairman Foulon explained, the Borough is trying to rebuild the Haskell section of town, and he thinks the applicant should come up with a nicer method other than metal sheds.
Atty. Cohen announced to the Board, that his client told him that they will go back to the drawing board and try to come up with something better other than metal sheds. Atty. Veltri asked Atty. Cohen if he wanted to adjourn the application for tonight and come back or withdraw the application. Atty. Cohen said he doesn’t want to withdraw the application. Atty. Cohen wanted to know if the sheds were going to be the only issue. Atty. Veltri wanted to know about the driveway entrance. Atty. Cohen said the driveway entrance was modified by the County Planning Board, it was cut down in size and they will need a variance for about a foot. The County also wanted them to change the parking arrangement, and they wanted curbing or flower baskets etc. to set off the curb to keep people from entering from the roadway other than through the driveway and they also required directional stop signs. Eng. Smith said there also will be an entrance and exit by the north driveway and entrance only by the south driveway. The County also is requesting trench drains along the entrance and exit to prevent any water from discharging out onto the County road. Atty. Veltri said to Atty. Cohen that the Board is going to carry the application for one meeting and Atty. Cohen is stipulating on the record that he is waiving the time limitations.
CONCEPTUAL DISCUSSION: Steve Ackaway, 586 Valley Rd.,
Wayne, N.J. wants to discuss property at 17 Park St., Block 240 Lot 3, in order
to subdivide property.
Mr. Ackaway wanted to know if he could subdivide the property at 17 Park St. where there wouldn’t be frontage on both lots if subdivided. Mr. Ackaway said there are two existing buildings on this lot. Chairman Foulon said the Board would not allow a land locked lot. Atty. Veltri added, that whatever the Board says here tonight, is not binding upon the Board and whatever Mr. Ackaway says tonight is not binding either.
Mr. Ackaway said he would like to bring this piece of property into conforming use. This property is known as “Andrew’s Bar” and Mr. Ackaway would like to restore it to residential use. Mr. Ackaway was asked how would you get to the back piece of the property, and Mr. Ackaway said probably with a driveway and an easement. Mr. Ackaway showed Engineer Cristaldi the survey and Engineer Cristaldi commented that this would be a horrible subdivision if he tried to do this. Engineer Cristaldi said he would be better off by leaving it the way it is and if something ever happened to one of the buildings, you can put one building on the lot. Chairman Foulon reiterated that the Board frowns on flag lots.
RESOLUTION ON APPLICATION #16-01 “Pulte Lifestyles Community”, Highland Ave., Block 313 Lots 1, 6, & 8.01 for Final Site Plan Approval by a 9-0 Vote:
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Graceffo, seconded by Member Brindisi, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
OPEN TO PUBLIC DISCUSSION:
Attorney Cohen stepped forward and told the Board he is here for Shutte Deeds that were submitted and approved by Engineer Cristaldi and Attorney Veltri. Chairman Foulon and the Board Secretary will sign the deeds this evening.
Lori Bull 14 Prospect St., stepped forward and wanted to know if the CVS Pharmacy hours change, do the delivery hours change also? Chairman Foulon told Ms. Bull the Board can restrict the hours of delivery when and if they come back to the Board for approval to change the delivery hours.
VOUCHERS: submitted by Attorney Veltri for services rendered for preparation/attendance from July through September for $650.00, Review of Site Plan, attendance at review meeting, review of engineering and planning report, and preparation of Resolution for Pulte Lifestyles Communities for $725.00, Jill Hartmann, PP., for professional planning services rendered during the month of July 2001, in review of submitted reports, planning report preparation and meeting attendance on July 19, 2001 for $522.50, for a Grand Total of $1,897.50.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Graceffo, seconded by Member DiMeglio, voting yes were Members DiMeglio, Chairman Foulon, Graceffo, Mayor Hagstrom, Brindisi, Platt, Slater and Verba.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:45 P.M. made by Mayor Hagstrom, seconded by Member Verba. All in favor.
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Gerri Marotta
Secretary to Planning Board