Open public meeting statement: The meeting was called to order by Chairman, George Zitone, 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, Ron Ruberto, Gene Crawford, Katherine Snyder, Glen Plotsky, George Zitone, Sharon M. Yarosz, the board secretary, and William Haggerty, Esq., the board attorney. Those absent were: Charles Teufert (excused) and Richard Innella (excused).

FLAG SALUTE

MINUTES

The Minutes of January 10, 2008 Land Use Board meeting were reviewed. A Motion was made by Mr. Barbagallo and seconded by Mrs. Snyder to approve the Minutes of the January 10, 2008 Land Use Board Meeting. Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Mr. Ruberto, yes; Ms. Crawford, abstain; Mrs. Snyder, yes; Mr. Plotsky, yes; and Mr. Zitone, yes. The Motion was carried.

It was noted that the February 14, 2008 Minutes were not yet completed.

RESOLUTIONS

Clint & Gina Rosenfeld - LUB 08-02 - Block 48.01, Lot 21.02 - Height Variance:

The Resolution was reviewed. A Motion was made by Mr. Barbagallo and seconded by Ms. Crawford to approve the Resolution of Clint and Gina Rosenfeld for a Height Variance. Roll Call: Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Ms. Crawford, yes; Mrs. Snyder, yes; and Mr. Zitone, yes. The Motion was carried.

APPLICATIONS CARRIED FROM A PREVIOUS MEETING

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

A letter was received from the applicant's attorney requesting that this matter be carried to the April 10, 2008 Land Use Board meeting without further notice.

A Motion was made by Mr. Barbagallo and seconded by Mr. Ruberto to carry this application without further notice to the April 10, 2008 Land Use Board meeting without further notice. All were in favor. The Motion was carried.

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

Mr. Haggerty indicated that the board expressed some concerns regarding the traffic issues on this application. Mr. Haggerty indicated that he received a proposal from Dolan & Dean Engineers dated February 25, 2008 to prepare a Traffic Report on behalf of the township. They are asking for an application review fee of $2,000; hearing attendance of $750; and reimbursable expenses of $150.00. He further stated that the board should request an escrow deposit of $3,000 from the applicant to cover these expenses. A Motion was made by Mr. Barbagallo and seconded by Ms. Crawford to accept the proposal of Dolan & Dean which is to be paid by the applicant and an escrow deposit of $3,000 be made by the applicant. Roll Call: Mr. Dunn, yes; Mrs. Tufaro, yes; Mr. Barbagallo, yes; Mr. Ponce, yes; Mr. Ruberto, yes; Ms. Crawford, yes; Mrs. Sndyer, yes; Mr. Plotsky, yes; and Mr. Zitone, yes. The Motion was carried.

A letter was received from the applicant's attorney requesting that this matter be carried to the April 10, 2008 Land Use Board meeting until the traffic report is finalized. A Motion was made by Mr. Barbagallo and seconded by Mr. Dunn to carry this application to the April 10, 2008 Land Use Board meeting without further notice. All were in favor. The Motion was carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Sussex County Economic Development Partnership, Inc.:
A letter was received from the Sussex County Economic Development Partnership, Inc. requesting a date to appear before the Land Use Board to discuss the County Economic Growth Strategies. The board asked that the board secretary arrange this meeting.

VOUCHERS

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

1) KSM Engineering regarding Rosenfeld (Escrow) in the amount of $312.50; and

2) KSM Engineering regarding ADPP (Escrow) in the amount of $468.75; and

3) Dolan & Dolan regarding Rosenfeld (Escrow) in the amount of $136.50; and

4) Dolan & Dolan regarding Red Hill Road LLC (Escrow) in the amount of $300.30; and

5) Dolan & Dolan regarding General Administration (January) in the amount of $365.88; and

6) Dolan & Dolan regarding Club Drive LLC (Lawsuit) in the amount of $436.80; and

7) Dolan & Dolan regarding Cellco (Escrow) in the amount of $95.55; and

8) Dolan & Dolan regarding ADPP (Escrow) in the amount of $68.25; and

9) North Jersey Housing & Planning Services, LLC regarding Master Plan (Coping Master Plan on C/D for OSG) in the amount of $67.50; and

10) KSM Engineering regarding General Administration (February) in the amount of $250.00.

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

CORRESPONDENCE

The correspondence was reviewed and no formal action was taken. A discussion was held with regard to COAH, the Developer's Fee Ordinance and the Resolution to create a Plan Endorsement Advisory Committee. It was recommended by the Land Use Board that a letter be sent to the Township Committee recommending that the Township begin collecting COAH fees since COAH has approved the Developer's Fee Ordinance.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The meeting was opened to the public.

Appearing before the board was Virginia Vanwagner to make a comment with regard to the Plan Endorsement Advisory Committee.

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

ADJOURNMENT

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

Minutes prepared by:

SHARON M. YAROSZ
Land Use Administrator