A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board took place on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wantage Township Municipal Building. The meeting was held in compliance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Laws 1975, Chapter 231. It was previously noticed and posted to the public.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mssrs. Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Grau. Mmes. Gill, Attorney Bryant Gonzalez and Engineer Harold Pellow.
ABSENT: Mylecraine.
Chairman Smith extended congratulations to Mr. Larry Bono on becoming a member of the Land Use Board.

APPLICATIONS

L-42-2005 RICHARD DENMAN
At the request of the applicant this application will be heard at a later time. The applicant will renotice.

L-39-2005 WILLIAM GENNARO
Application to amend the preliminary site plan approval and final site plan approval for the airplane hangars. The property is located at 160 Lewisburg Road (Route 565) and is known as Blk. 18, Lot 12.08. The applicant has requested to carry this application to the next meeting.
Mr. Grau made a motion seconded by Mr. Hough to carry this application to the February 28th meeting.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Kanapinski, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-46-2005 QUICK CHECK
Application for Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval, Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval and bulk variance approval to permit the construction of a retail store and gasoline fuel sales. Variances were granted on January 18, 2005 (#L-20-2004) to permit two proposed principal uses on one lot. The property is located on Route 23 in the Industrial Zone and is known as Blk. 4, Lot 1.08.

Attorney Henry Kent Smith, Mr. Raymond DiPasquale, Traffic Design Engineer, Mr. Keith Cahill, Mr. Martell, Project Manager, attended the meeting.

The professionals reviewed the application. The following exhibits were entered into evidence: A1 Overall Aerial Exhibit, color photograph of the area surrounding the project site. A2 Previously Approved Schematic Site Plan dated 2/21/06. A3 Site Plan Sheet 4 of 21, larger scale, color version. A4 Truck movement. A5 Proposed subdivision map. A6 canopy signs. A7 Architecture. A8 Decorative Bollards designed to be located in town centers.

Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public. Mr. Conrad Decker, owner of the Citgo station had questions on parking, the size of the new building, six pump islands instead of eight, underground storage of 64,000 gallons of fuel, size of freestanding sign, canopy signs, and having Quick Check’s name on entrance and exit signs.

The meeting was closed to the public and opened to the Board. The professionals and the Board reviewed the engineer’s report.

Mr. Ed Vanderberg brought up the fact that a turnaround area will be necessary early on for road crews cleaning Clark Road. Mr. Grau asked if walkways under the canopies can be extended towards the building.

Engineer Cahill addressed the water issues. Mr. DiPasquale reviewed the traffic studies.
Lighting, landscaping, and signage were discussed. It was decided that the sign on the building is to say “Wantage Twp, NJ” and the free standing sign is to be 8’2” x 9’9”.
Chairman Smith opened the meeting to the public. There were no comments.

Board member DeBoer asked about what size trucks would the diesel stations be designed for. It was discussed that only small trucks would be serviced. Mr. Cecchini asked if there would be an attendant station. The applicant explained that there would be a kiosk. Mr. Cecchini stated that he was very pleased with the new site plan and the efforts made by the professionals in preparing it.

It was discussed that there will be no billboards on the windows. Framed signs will be allowed on 20 sq.ft. of the outermost windows. There will be between 8 and 12 employees. It was discussed that the employee parking will be the spaces that front Route 23 to alleviate concerns with people crossing near the canopies. Additional square footage of the building is 65 sq.ft. for a total of 5,496 sq.ft. Bollards will be determined by the Board. A road bond will be required.

A motion was made by Mr. Cecchini and seconded by Mr. Bono to approve this application.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Space, Slate, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Kanapinski, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

Mr. Tom Zummo asked the Board regarding the difference between the County’s constraint for seasonal water table of 24” and the Township’s constraint of 36”. The Board explained the difference between the two.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to enter executive session to discuss an ongoing litigation. The executive session lasted approximately 10 minutes.
Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to come out of executive session.

ADJOURNMENT
On a motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Stella Salazar
Assistant Secretary