A regularly scheduled meeting of the Wantage Township Land Use Board took place on Tuesday, March 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 properly noticed and posted to the public.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mssrs. Smith, Space, DeBoer, Bono, Hough, Cecchini, Cillaroto, Grau, Mmes. Gill, Mylecraine, Attorney Bryant Gonzalez, Engineer Harold Pellow.
EXCUSED: Mme. Kanapinski, Mr. Corrigan
ABSENT: Mr. Slate


L-1-2003 LGR ENTERPRISES, LLC
Application requesting an extension of the existing preliminary major subdivision approval for Eagle Ridge, Sect. II known as Blk. 135, Lot 6.01 on Sherman Ridge Road. The applicant received preliminary approval on March 25, 2003 and the resolution was memorialized on April 29, 2003.

Attorney Mark Hontz appeared before the Board on behalf of the applicant.

Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Smith to grant a two-year extension on this application.

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

L-2-2006 WILLIAM CLOKE
Application to subdivide two lots each containing an existing dwelling. The property is known as Blk. 117, Lot 32.01 and is located on Route 565. The applicant has requested that this application be carried to the next meeting.

Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to carry this application to the March 28, 2006 Board meeting.

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

L-39-2005 WILLIAM GENNARO
Application seeking 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.

Board member Cillaroto stepped down on this application.

Attorney William Hinkes and applicant William Gennaro appeared before the Board and gave their testimony.

It was discussed that the project is to be completed by June 21, 2006. If more time is needed, the applicant will notify the Board.

Engineer Harold Pellow’s reports dated March 16, 2006 and March 21, 2006 were reviewed and discussed.

Lighting, landscaping, payphone, and storage of vehicles were discussed. Exhibit 1 was introduced. These were letters from renters asking to be able to store their automobiles next to their planes.

There was no one from the public present for this application.

Some of the questions from the Board members included if there is an extra charge for storing vehicles, the square footage of the hangars and how much of it is available for storing vehicles, if a stored snowmobile is usually ridden on the premises or transported on a trailer, if a person has to have a plane in order to park his or her vehicle in the hangar and if that would encourage someone to leave their plane there if they could leave their car there as well, and the number of stored vehicles that were registered.

Mr. Smith stated that the original intent was to have a vehicle for the pilot, as per the resolution. Mr. Cecchini agreed with Mr. Smith, noting that that was the original approval. However, Mr. Gennaro is now asking the Board to change everything.

Mr. Hinks suggested a one-year trial to include no more than three vehicles associated with the pilot with a $5,000 escrow per quarter posted by the applicant for inspections. Mr. Cecchini disagreed with it stating that it was time consuming and that it was not fair to other business people who have made agreements and abide by them. Mr. Grau agreed.

Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to approve this application subject to the conditions on Mr. Pellow’s report, with parking only for vehicles associated with people on that plane for that day, no storage.

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

L-26-2003 MCEWAN
Attorney Tom Collins and Mr. Thomas Donahue, P.E., Mr. Robert McEwan appeared before the Board.

The applicant’s professionals made a brief presentation of the application.

Mr. Richard Abrahams was present on behalf of Mr. Marigliano. He had questions for the applicant’s professionals regarding revised plans that were proposed as well as road surface. Mr. Jeffrey Morris, Surveyor and Engineer of Boswell Engineering, So. Hackensack. Mr. Abrahams stated that from Mr. Marigliano’s prospective, they think that some variances need to be requested based on the reconfiguration of the lots.

Mr. Gonzalez asked the applicant if they would be willing to withdraw the aspect of the application that moves the lot lines and proceed with the original configuration of the lot lines. The issue of any variances needed would then be removed. The applicant agreed to withdraw the request and agreed to go with the original lot lines..

Chairman Smith stated that the type of road surface was previously approved by the Board and that sidewalks is another issue of this town. When houses are isolated from traveled walkways, no sidewalks are required.

Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau for exceptions for road and sidewalks and to confirm the subdivision in view of the subsequent change in the zoning and applicant’s ability to comply with RSIS, as testified.

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

L-5-2006 STEVEN AHRENDT
Application to construct a 14’ x 21’ addition to his existing house and a sideline setback variance is needed: 30’ is required and 23.5’ is proposed. The property is located at 3 Northfield Drive and is known as Blk. 133.02, Lot 1.44 in the R1 zone.

Mr. Ahrendt testified before the Board. He stated that the addition would not represent any problems to his neighbor as there is plenty of room between the two houses.

The application was opened to the public. Mr. Joseph Accollosi, neighbor across the street, stated that this addition would have no impact on the community.

Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Bono to approve this application subject to the conditions on Mr. Pellow’s report.

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

RESOLUTIONS

L-45-2005 VANDERGROEF TRUST
Mr. DeBoer made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of January 24, 2006 to approve the application of Case VanderGroef Trust for Block 123, Lot 3.18, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on Holland Road in the Residential Environs Zone, requesting use variance approval to allow commercial operations for excavation, firewood processing, landscaping, farming and agricultural on Lot 3.18 pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 (d), subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plan submitted and approved.
2. This approval is granted strictly in accordance with the Variance Map of Lot 3.18 prepared by Edward P. Brandis, L.S. dated January 12, 2006 and consisting of one sheet and/or as same may be modified in consultation with the Board’s Engineer.
3. This approval is granted subject to the Applicant complying with the terms and conditions of the Board Engineer’s report dated January 9, 2006, with last revision date of January 17, 2006, and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing of this application.
4. Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, the Applicant shall file with the Board and Construction Official an affidavit verifying that the Applicant is in receipt of all necessary agency approvals other than the municipal agency having land use jurisdiction over the application and supply a copy of any approvals received.
5. Payment of all fees, costs, escrows due or to become due. Any monies are to be paid within twenty (20) days of said request by the Board’s Secretary.
6. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
7. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
8. Subject to all other applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes of the Township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, or any other jurisdiction.
   

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Space, DeBoer, Hough, Cecchini, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-14-2004 PATTERSON
Mr. Space made a motion seconded by Mr. DeBoer to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of January 24, 2006 to approve the application of Jeffrey S. Patterson for Block 76, Lot 14, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on South Shore Drive, Lake Neepaulin, in the R-2 Zone, granting waivers from Checklist Items 2.02, 2.08, 2.09, 2.11, 2.12 and 3.01 as well as bulk variance approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c)(2), subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved.
2. Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, the Applicant shall file with the Board and Construction Official an affidavit verifying that the Applicant is in receipt of all necessary agency approvals other than the municipal agency having land use jurisdiction over the application and supply a copy of any approvals received.
3. Payment of all fees, costs, escrows due or to become due. Any monies are to be paid within twenty (20) days of said request by the Board’s Secretary.
4. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
5. Sussex County Planning Board approval, if necessary.
6. Subject to all other applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes of the Township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, or any other jurisdiction.

ROLL CALL VOTE:
THOSE IN FAVOR: Smith, Space, DeBoer, Hough, Cecchini, Gill, Mylecraine, Grau.
THOSE OPPOSED: None. Motion carried.

L-44-2005 TOLL LAND XVI
Mr. Cecchini made a motion seconded by Mr. Grau to adopt the resolution memorializing the Board’s decision of December 20, 2005 to approve the application of Toll Land XVI, Ltd. for Block 21, Lots 33.02 and 34, as shown on the Tax Map of the Township of Wantage located on Route 284, in the R-5 Zone, requesting minor site plan approval pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-46.1, subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. The development of this parcel shall be implemented in accordance with the plans submitted and approved.
2. This approval is granted subject to the Applicant complying with all terms and conditions of the Board Engineer's report dated December 20, 2005 and/or as same may have been modified at the time of the hearing of this matter.
3. This approval is granted subject to the Applicant complying with all COAH obligations required under the Township Ordinance.
4. Prior to the issuance of any construction permit, the Applicant shall file with the Board and Construction Official an affidavit verifying that the Applicant is in receipt of all necessary agency approvals other than the municipal agency having land use jurisdiction over the application and supply a copy of any approvals received.
5. Payment of all fees, costs, escrows due or to become due. Any monies are to be paid within twenty (20) days of said request by the Board’s Secretary.
6. Certificate that taxes are paid to date of approval.
7. Sussex County Planning Board approval.
8. Subject to all other applicable rules, regulations, ordinances and statutes of the Township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey, or any other jurisdiction.

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

BOARD COMMENTS

Ordinance on Industrial Zone to be discussed at the March 28 Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
On a motion duly made, seconded, and carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Stella Salazar, Assistant Secretary