MINUTES OF THE JULY 10, 2008 MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD MEETING

Open public meeting statement: The meeting was called to order by Vice Chairman, Glenn Barbagallo, and a statement was made that the meeting was duly advertised and met all of the requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act. Those present were: Jason Dunn as Mayor Designee, Sharon Tufaro, Glenn Barbagallo, Darren Ponce, Richard Innella, Ron Ruberto, Gene Crawford, Katherine Snyder, Glen Plotsky, William Haggerty, Esq., the board attorney, and Sharon M. Yarosz, the board secretary.

Those absent were: Charles Teufert (excused) and George Zitone (excused)

FLAG SALUTE

MINUTES

The Minutes of June 12, 2008 Land Use Board meeting were reviewed. A Motion was made by Mr. Innella and seconded by Mrs. Tufaro to approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2008 Land Use Board Meeting. All were in favor. The Motion was carried.

APPLICATIONS CARRIED FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING

ADPP Enterprises, Inc. - LUB 08-01 - Block 2, Lot 6 - Route 23 - Preliminary & Final Site Plan:

A letter was received from the applicant’s attorney requesting that the application be carried to the August 14, 2008 Land Use Board meeting without further notice. Mr. Haggerty indicated that the applicant’s attorney has written to the adjacent property owner with a request to purchase additional property. They are requesting an extension to the August 14th meeting to allow for sufficient time for them to respond to the request.

A Motion was made by Mr. Ponce and seconded by Mr. Dunn to carry this application to the August 14, 2008 Land Use Board meeting without further notice. Roll Call: Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Mr. Innella, yes; Mr. Ruberto, yes; Ms. Crawford, yes; Mrs. Snyder, yes; and Mr. Plotsky, yes. The Motion was carried.

Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon - LUB 07-07 - Block 18.42, Lot 7 -
Clove Road Preliminary & Final Site Plan & Variance:

A letter was received from the applicant’s attorney to carry this matter to the January, 2009 Land Use Board meeting at which time they will re-notice for the hearing. The applicant is researching alternate sites.

A Motion was made by Ms. Crawford and seconded by Mr. Ruberto to carry this matter to the December, 2008 Land Use Board meeting with the applicant re-noticing at the time of hearing. Roll Call: Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Mr. Innella, yes; Mr. Ruberto, yes; Ms. Crawford, yes; Mrs. Snyder, yes; and Mr. Plotsky, yes. The Motion was carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Portable on Demand Storage Units:

A letter was received from Portable on demand Storage (PODS) requesting that the township consider an ordinance to regulate the use of portable storage containers. Mr. Haggerty indicated that he feels these units should be treated like an accessory structure.

It was decided by the board that an Ordinance be done allowing these PODS in the accessary structure ordinance with a 60 day time limit.

High Point Country Club Community Office:

A letter was received from High Point Country Club Community Corporation. They are considering purchasing 306G Shore Drive to re-locate their offices for the Community Corporation. Mrs. Tufaro questioned the board if a Use Variance was necessary for this use because it was her understanding that years ago this building was used as office space. She further indicated that there are 4 garages, which the property owners currently uses for her supplies. The Community Corp. proposes to use the one garage, which would have a desk for handicapped purposes downstairs and to store their office equipment and boxes. There will be no machinery at this location. Mr. Haggerty indicated that the other building the Community Corp just received approval to store their equipment in was a similar situation. This is a commercial use in a residential zone, which would require a Use Variance. However, they can ask for a waiver of site plan.

2 Clove Road:

Mrs. Tufaro questioned the board if someone wanted to run a landscaping supply store at this location, do they need to have a site plan. The board indicated that he will have to have some kind of site plan showing outdoor display, outdoor storage, lighting, parking, etc.

VOUCHERS

The vouchers were reviewed. A Motion was made by Mr. Ponce and seconded by Ms. Crawford to approve the following vouchers:

1. KSM Engineering regarding General Administration (June) in the amount of $250.00; and
2. KSM Engineering regarding ADPP (Escrow) in the amount of $250.00; and
3. Dolan & Dean regarding ADPP (Escrow) in the amount of $2,945.10.

Roll Call: Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Mr. Innella, yes; Mr. Ruberto, yes; Ms. Crawford, yes; Mrs. Snyder, yes; and Mr. Plotsky, yes. The Motion was carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

The correspondence was reviewed.

An e-mail was received from Alicia Batko regarding High Voltage Transmission Lines in New Jersey. A Motion was made by Mr. Dunn and seconded by Mr. Ponce to write a letter to the Township Committee recommending that the oppose the lines going through Montague and Sussex County. All were in favor. The Motion was carried.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The meeting was opened to the public. There being no public participation, the meeting was closed to the public.

ADJOURNMENT

Having no further business, a Motion was made by Mr. Innella and seconded by Ms. Crawford to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor. The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes prepared by:

SHARON M. YAROSZ
Land Use Administrator