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LAND
USE MEETING MINUTES
March 10, 2008
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MINUTES
OXFORD TOWNSHIP
LAND USE BOARD MEETING
March 10, 2008
Vice Chairman A. Lazorisak called the meeting to
order at 7:08 p.m.
ADEQUATE NOTICE was given as follows: Notice was
sent to the Star
Gazette and Express Times. Notice was posted on the
Municipal bulletin
Board in the Township Administration building in the
Oxford Township,
New Jersey, and notice was filed with the Township
Clerk.
Roll Call:
Members Present: Mayor Riley, Mr. Calabrese, Mr.
Accetturo, Mr. Lazorisak,
Ms. May, Ms. Smorzaniuk, Mr. Williams, Mr. Niece
(7:12 p.m.)
Members Absent: Mr. Ischinger, Dr. Yeager, Mr.
Nyland
Communications: A list was provided to the Land Use
Board Members.
Minutes: Minutes of the February 11, 2008 meeting.
A motion to approve the minutes of February 11, 2008
as written was made
by Mayor Riley, seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk, Vote:
Riley, Smorzaniuk,
Lazorisak, Accetturo,
May - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried.
Zoning Officer’s report: February 2008 zoning
report.
The zoning officer submitted his report for February
2008.
Zero permits were denied, seven were approved,
multiple calls and questions
Chairman D. Niece chaired the meeting at this time.
Resolutions:
1. Laraine May - Resolution for a Variance
application for Block 33
Lot 38.01 located at 39 Green Street. Variance
approval was granted
on February 11, 2008.
Eligible to Vote: Ischinger, Nyland, Lazorisak,
Niece, Smorzaniuk
A motion to approve was made by Mr. Niece, seconded
by Mr. Lazorisak,
Vote: Niece, Lazorisak, Smorzaniuk - Ayes, 0 - Nay,
0 - Abstain,
motion carried.
2. Dan Maur Builders, Inc. - Resolution denying an
extension request
for a Preliminary Major Subdivision application
previously granted
for Block 33 Lot 20.01 located on Pequest Road.
Eligible to Vote: Lazorisak, Smorzaniuk,
Attorney M. Garofalo introduced Attorney Mr. Winget.
The applicant Mr. Dan Botti was represented by
Attorney D. Winget,
Mr. Winget gave a brief history of the application
before the board.
Mr. Winget stated he had objections to the proposed
resolution,
Mr. Winget explained Preliminary Major Subdivision
approval.
Mr. Winget requested guidelines from the board
regarding the
approval.
Mr.Winget stated the
project has not been dormant, the applicant
has been actively dealing with prospective buyers
who have requested
more detailed engineering. Mr. Winget stated they
are still going
through the necessary approval process including
PRUMA, Soil
Conservation and DEP sewer extension approval.
Mr. Winget stated their buyer is only interested in
the tract of land
if it is ready to go and he would be able to do
something with it.
Mr. Winget stated as everyone here is aware there is
a market problem.
Mr. Winget stated he would like to see these reasons
reflected in the
resolution and request a one or two year extension
from the board.
Attorney M. Garofalo reviewed the law for the board.
Mr. Garofalo
stated the board should focus on the preliminary
approval expiring
last month which would make the applicant
susceptible to zoning changes.
Mr. Garofalo stated he was uncomfortable with the
original request
of an extension due to economic changes.
Vice Chairman A. Lazorisak stated they should have
come to last month’s
meeting to request the extension in person.
Mr. Winget stated they are now dealing with the
original developer for
the project. Mr. Lazorisak stated he cannot base an
approval on financial
needs that is why I need to know if you are actively
working on it.
Mr. Botti stated he may go forward with the
subdivision himself.
Mr. Lazorisak reminded the applicant of the COAH
fees.
Mr. Garofalo stated another option would be for the
applicant to apply
for Final. Engineer M. Finelli stated most of the
technical issues were
worked out and suggested the applicant file for
Final.
A motion to deny the resolution as drafted and
extend Preliminary Major
Subdivision by one year was made by Mr. Lazorisak,
seconded by
Mr. Smorzaniuk, Vote: Lazorisak, Smorzaniuk - Ayes,
0 - Nay,
0 - Abstain, motion carried.
3. Annual Affordable Housing Trust Fund Monitor.
The land use board designated township engineer M.
Finelli to be
responsible for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Monitoring
for Oxford Township.
PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Riley briefly addressed the following
subjects:
1. Future township meeting with Mr. Kellner
regarding his property.
2. Water testing.
3. Possible grant money for the ball fields.
VOUCHERS: A motion to approve vouchers submitted for
payment was
made by Ms. Smorzaniuk, seconded by Mr. Williams,
all ayes motion carried
ADJOURNMENT: 7:50 P.M.
With no further business before the board and no
public comment offered
the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Margaret Housman, Secretary
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