MAHWAH PLANNING BOARD

REGULAR/WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES – MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014

TOWNSHIP OF MAHWAH PLANNING BOARD

REGULAR/WORK SESSION MEETING MINUTES

MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 475 CORPORATE DRIVE, MAHWAH, N.J.

MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 AT 7:30 P.M.

I.  CHAIRMAN’S OPENING STATEMENT, ROLL CALL, FLAG SALUTE

The combined public/work session meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Mahwah held at the Municipal Building, 475 Corporate Dr., Mahwah, N.J. was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Mr. Rudolph. The Opening Statement was read according to the Sunshine Law followed by the flag salute.

These minutes are a synopsis of the meeting. A verbatim audio recording is on file at the Planning Board Office, 475 Corporate Dr., Mahwah, N. J. Copies may be purchased for a fee.

The following individuals were present:

Mayor Laforet

Mr. Bagatelle (in at 7:42 p.m.)

Mr. Donigian

Mr. Jandris

Mr. Rudolph

Mr. Weixeldorfer

Mr. Marcus

Professionals: Peter J. Scandariato, Esq., David Roberts, P.P., Michael Kelly, P.E.

The following individuals were absent:

Mr. Crean

Mr. Sherer

Mr. Van Duren

Mr. Mordaga

II.  APPROVAL OF BILLS:

Maser Consulting 5/5/14 Meeting Attendance $200.00

Maser Consulting 5/19/14 Meeting Attendance $200.00

Maser Consulting 6/9/14 Meeting Attendance $200.00

Maser Consulting 6/9/14 Miscellaneous $177.50

Peter Scandariato, Esq. 6/9/14 Meeting Attendance $200.00

Phillips Nizer April May 2014 General $229.50

Phillips Nizer June 2014 General $243.00

Motion to approve the bills was made by Mr. Marcus and seconded by Mr. Donigian. A roll call of members present revealed 6 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Donigian, Mr. Jandris, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Weixeldorfer, and Mr. Marcus.

III.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

1.  April 21, 2014

Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Marcus and seconded by Mr. Donigian. A roll call of members present revealed 5 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Donigian, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Weixeldorfer, and Mr. Marcus.

2.  June 9, 2014

Motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Marcus and seconded by Mayor Laforet. A roll call of members present revealed 3 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Rudolph, and Mr. Marcus.

IV.  RESOLUTION FOR MEMORIALIZATION:

1.  Resolution of Approval of the Township of Mahwah Planning Board Review of Proposed Amendment to Chapter XXIV of the Code of the Township of Mahwah (N.J.S.A. 40:55d-26) Ordinance #1749

Motion to approve the Resolution was made by Mayor Laforet and seconded by Mr. Marcus. A roll call of members present revealed 3 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Rudolph, and Mr. Marcus.

V.  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – 15 MINUTES

Motion to open the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Marcus, seconded by Mr. Donigian and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

No one wishing to be heard, motion to close the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Weixeldorfer, seconded by Mr. Marcus and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

VI.  PUBLIC HEARING

1.  E-BD-216-2645 - David Winters (carried from April 7, 2014) 37 Pine. Hill Road, Block 10, Lot 29 Soil Movement Permit Application, moving over 1,000 cubic yards of soil (adjourned to August 11, 2014)

2.  Docket #555, Yes Management Group, LLC c/o Darlington Ridge Condominium Assoc. 1079 - 1098 Ash Drive, Block 139, Lots 1079-1098 Preliminary & Final Minor (Amended) Site Plan Application with waiver relief for the installation of a sidewalk approximately 450 square feet with associated lighting and drainage improvements

Jennifer Knarich of Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Armino, Woodcliff Lake, NJ, appeared on behalf of the applicant. She detailed the proposed sidewalk installation at the rear of the building.

Linda Crane, property manager for Darlington Ridge, explained the applicant wished to replace the stair towers and create an entrance pathway along to the rear of the building for access to both entryways of the building. Ms. Crane noted the stair towers for the entire property would eventually be replaced and this building was the only one without a sidewalk to the rear entrance.

Robert Pisano, P.E., of the Falcon Group in Bridgewater, NJ, appeared on behalf of the applicant and marked exhibits, detailing the existing conditions. He explained grading would take place to create a consistent 2% slope. This would be done without disturbing the existing landscaping. A small drainage improvement will be installed (small yard drain to be directed into the existing system), as well as sidewalk lighting. He noted the request for a waiver for the width of the sidewalk as the opening entrance to the sidewalk was 4ft and they requested the width remain the same. Mr. Pisano noted other waivers for zone boundaries, request for USGS survey data, plan elevations/buildings/lot coverage/drainage calculations, inclusion of an erosion control plan. Mr. Pisano stated less than 10 cubic yards of fill would be used and noted the applicant would address the Township Engineer’s comments. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Roberts expressed approval for the requested waivers. In response to Mr. Donigian, Mr. Kelly informed this application involved a change to the initial site plan.

Motion to open the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Jandris, seconded by Mr. Marcus and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

No one wishing to be heard, motion to close the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Bagatelle, seconded by Mr. Marcus and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

Motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Jandris and seconded by Mayor Laforet. A roll call of members present revealed 7 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Bagatelle, Mr. Donigian, Mr. Jandris, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Weixeldorfer, and Mr. Marcus.

3.  Docket #355F, East Lake Associates d/b/a Fox Meadows Block 154, Lots 59.01 Transfer of prior approvals from East Lake Associates d/b/a Fox Meadows to Petruzella, et als d/b/a 1 Kensington Court Mahwah VIP LLC

James Jaworski, of Wells, Jaworski, & Liebman, appeared on behalf of the applicant and explained the application as a transfer of ownership along with the transfers of the approved soil movement applications from the prior owner. He noted the roads and utilities were already put in place at the properties.

Phillip Puccio, 102 W. Magnolia Ave. in Maywood, confirmed his ownership of the property and informed he hired Lapatka Firm for the development of the property. Mr. Jaworski confirmed performance bonds had been posted; Mr. Kelly noted the performance bonds were to be posted for each individual lot and maintenance bonds would be held for two years. In response to Mr. Bagatelle, Mr. Puccio informed the developer had previously built in Mahwah, Wyckoff, Paramus, Ridgewood and Saddle Brook; he estimated the market value of the proposed properties at $900,000-1 million once completed.

Daniel LaMothe, P.E. of Lapatka Associates, Inc., gave a brief description of the plans and marked exhibits. He informed there would be total net import of fill for the combined four properties of 678 cubic yards. In response to Mr. LaMothe, Mr. Kelly confirmed the applicant would need additional approval for any additional tree removal beyond those approved by the Board. He added the tree removal plan approval by the Board should be subject to the review and advice of the Environmental Commission. In response to Mayor Laforet, Mr. Kelly informed typical street trees would be replacing those removed, including red maple. Mr. Kelly also informed that the wetlands buffer would have to be delineated as well as installing orange construction fencing.

Motion to open the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Jandris, seconded by Mr. Weixeldorfer and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

No one wishing to be heard, motion to close the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Bagatelle, seconded by Mr. Jandris and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

Motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Donigian and seconded by Mr. Weixeldorfer. A roll call of members present revealed 7 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Bagatelle, Mr. Donigian, Mr. Jandris, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Weixeldorfer, and Mr. Marcus.

4.  Docket #355F - SI,2,3,4 - Petruzella, et als d/b/a 1 Kensington Court Mahwah VIP LLC, Block 154, Lots 59.01, 59.02, 59.03, 59.04

a.  Docket#355F-Sl- Block 154, Lot 59.01, 1 Kensington Court Soil Movement Permit Application, moving over 1,000 cubic yards of soil

b.  Docket#355F-S2 - Block 154, Lot 59.02, 7 Kensington Court Soil Movement Permit Application, moving over 1,000 cubic yards of soil

c.  Docket#355F-S3 - Block 154, Lot 59.03,8 Kensington Court Soil Movement Permit Application, moving over 1,000 cubic yards of soil

d.  Docket#355F-S4 - Block 154, Lot 59.04, 2 Kensington Court Approval of floor elevation deviation greater than 1.5 feet

Motion to open the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Weixeldorfer, seconded by Mr. Donigian and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

No one wishing to be heard, motion to close the meeting to the public was made by Mr. Weixeldorfer, seconded by Mr. Marcus and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

Motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Weixeldorfer and seconded by Mr. Donigian. A roll call of members present revealed 7 aye votes by Mayor Laforet, Mr. Bagatelle, Mr. Donigian, Mr. Jandris, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Weixeldorfer, and Mr. Marcus.

VII.  WORK SESSION:

A)  COMMITTEE REPORTS

B)  OLD BUSINESS

C)  NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Roberts informed the Highlands Center drafts were published and noted copies would be provided to the Board members via email for review and eventual adoption into the Master Plan.

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VIII.  ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 p.m. was made by Mr. Jandris, seconded by Mr. Marcus and declared unanimously carried by Mr. Rudolph.

Provided to the Planning Board on September 5, 2014 for approval at the Regular Meeting to be held September 8, 2014

Donelle DeCouto

Planning Board Recording Secretary

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