Chairman Ischinger called the meeting to order at 7:30p.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 Oxford Township, New
Jersey, and notice was filed with the Township Clerk.

Oath of Office:
The first order of business was reorganization.
Attorney Michael Garofalo administered the oath of office to new and
reappointed members: Mayor Lazorisak, Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Accetturo,
Mr. Dresser and new member Mr. Calabrese.

Roll Call:
Members Present: Mayor Lazorisak, Dr. Yeager, Mr. Ischinger, Ms. Smorzaniuk,
Ms. Accetturo, Ms. Ciaburri, Mr. Calabrese, Mr. Rosenberg, Mr. Dresser
Members Absent: Mr. Cratch
Also Present: Attorney M. Garofalo, Engineer N. Duveneck

Election of Chairperson:
A motion was made by Dr. Yeager to nominate Mr. Ischinger as Chairman,
seconded by Mr. Dresser. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken
and was unanimous.

Election of Vice-Chairperson:
A motion was made by Mr. Ischinger to nominate Dr. Yeager as Vice Chairman,
seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk. There being no other nominations, roll call was
taken
and was unanimous.

Appointments:
Attorney - Mayor Lazorisak moved to retain Laddey, Clark & Ryan. Ms. Accetturo
seconded. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken and was
unanimous.

Engineer: - Chairman Ischinger moved to retain Finelli Consulting Engineers.
Ms. Accetturo seconded. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken
and
was unanimous.

Secretary - Ms. Smorzaniuk moved to re-appointment Margaret Housman.
Ms. Accetturo seconded. There being no other nominations, roll call was taken
and was unanimous.

The 2005 Calendar of meeting dates was moved by Chairman Ischinger,
seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk. Roll call was taken and was unanimous.

Official Newspaper - Mr. Rosenberg moved to use the Star Gazette as first
choice,
with the Express Times as a back up. Dr. Yeager seconded. Roll call was taken
and was unanimous.

Communications: A list was provided to the Land Use Board members.

Minutes: A motion to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2004 meeting as
written was made by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk,
Vote: Lazorisak, Smorzaniuk, Ischinger, Yeager, Accetturo, Dresser - Ayes
0 - Nay, Ciaburri, Rosenberg, Calabrese - Abstain, motion carried.

The zoning officer submitted his report for December 2004.
Seven permits issued, No permits denied, multiple calls and questions.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Angelo Accetturo - 34 Axford Avenue, Oxford NJ, for Block 37 & 34, Lots 8
& 67. Application for a Minor Subdivision with Variances for the above
referenced property. Deemed complete December 6, 2004.
Board member Marie Accetturo recused herself for the application.
Attorney M. Garofalo swore in applicant's witnesses. The applicant was
represented by Attorney M. Lavery. Mr. Lavery briefly described the proposed
application for a Minor Subdivision with one Variance for minimum lot area.
Exhibits A-1 Map showing square footage of lots and A-2 A letter to an
adjoining neighbor to possibly purchase additional property to make the
lot more conforming. Engineer Ms. Cathryn Mueller, of Page Engineering
represented the applicant. Ms. Mueller briefly described the existing conditions,
and stated the client is proposing to subdivide the lot, remove the existing
structure and construct two single family homes. The proposed homes will be
fronted on Hill St. and will be serviced by public sewer and gas and will have
private wells on site.
Engineer N. Duveneck asked if there was currently an existing well on the site,
Ms. Mueller stated she was not sure and would have to contact the Health
Department. Mr. Accetturo stated there was a well head there closer to Axford
Ave. Mayor Lazorisak stated that this proposal will dramatically open up the site
triangle. Engineer N. Duveneck briefly reviewed the thirty foot right of way.
Mayor Lazorisak asked how many apartments were in the existing building
and why the decision was made not to renovate the current structure.
Mr. Accetturo stated there were six apartments in the existing structure and
with current construction standards and cost, he thought single family homes
would be better for the neighborhood and would raise the value of the homes
surrounding them. Mayor Lazorisak stated this application is certainly a better
proposed plan than what currently exists, and would improve the site triangle
for Hill Street.
Public Comment:
Mr. Bruce Banghart of 19 Hill Street.
Mr. Banghart stated he had no objection to removing the existing structure.
Mr. Banghart stated he had objections to two homes being built which would
mean
two wells. Chairman Ischinger asked Mayor Lazorisak if the proposed homes
could be serviced by public water.
Mayor Lazorisak stated American Water currently does not service that side
of Rt. 31. Mayor Lazorisak suggested petitioning American Water to possible
service that side of Rt. 31.
Ms. Joan Mulligan of 21 Wall Street.
Ms. Mulligan asked how many bedrooms would be in the proposed homes.
Mr. Accetturo stated he presently doesn't have any plans, the homes would
be similar in size to what is in the current neighborhood.
Attorney M. Garofalo had a brief discussion with Mr. Harrington on the defination
of abandoned uses and New Jersey standards.
Mayor Lazorisak stated the applicant would be cleaning up an eyesore and
a problem. Engineer N. Duveneck asked if the lot coverage was conforming.
Ms. Mueller stated they have no intention on going over on lot coverage.
Mayor Lazorisak suggested the Zoning Officer confirm the lot coverage prior
to permits being issued. The public portion of the hearing was closed at this time.
Attorney M. Garofalo briefly reviewed the application.
A motion to approve to grant Minor Subdivision approval with Variance relief
was made by Dr. Yeager, seconded by Mayor Lazorisak, Vote: Yeager,
Lazorisak, Ciaburri, Rosenberg, Smorzaniuk, Calabrese, Dresser - Ayes,
Ischinger - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion carried
Board member Ms. Accetturo returned to the Board at this time.

2. Oxford Township Land Use Board Public Hearing for the redevelopment of
the area known as the "Oxford Furnace site" Block 2, Lots 18, 18.01 19 and 28
and "Oxford Textile Mills site" Block 33, Lots 1, 4, 4.01, 37, 38, 39 and 40 also
known as the redevelopment area. Planner David Roberts of Schoor Depalma
reviewed the different areas for redevelopment and rehabilatation.
Mr. Roberts discussed the cross exceptance report and the expansion of
the town center boundary so its concurrent with the highlands planning area
boundary. Mr. Roberts briefly discussed the different areas of the highlands.
Mr. Roberts reviewed the Oxford Furnace site, the site dates from 1743.
Mr. Roberts discussed the restricted access from the Oxford Furnace site
area because of wetlands and steep slope. Mr. Roberts reviewed the proposal
for the redevelopment area and the different criteria for that proposal.
Mr. Roberts reviewed and discussed the reports presented to the Board.
Mr. Roberts presented photos showing the state of the buildings in need
of rehabilatation. Mr. Roberts stated he would be working with the State and
the TDR program on the proposed redevelopment plan and possible grant
programs. Attorney M. Garofalo explained the Board's recommendation
to the committee on the project.
Public Comment:
A. Accetturo of 222 Belvedere Avenue.
How many potential homes would be on the mill site?
Mr. Roberts stated that when a plan is developed the plan must go before
the Township Committee but would be reviewed by the Board. The furnace
site would probably be single family age restricted development.
There was no further testimony from Mr. Roberts.
Attorney M. Garofalo briefly discussed redevelopment and rehabilatation zones
and reviewed and discussed a resolution of the Oxford Township committee
authorizing the Land Use Board to conduct preliminary investigations for the
areas in need of redevelopment.

3. Sabra Networking LLC/ Brian Quigley - 39B Wall Street, Oxford NJ, for
Block 6, Lot 3. Application for a Site Plan waiver for the above referenced
property. Attorney M. Garofalo swore in the applicant, Brian Quigley.
Mr. Quigley is proposing an electronics store which would include
computers, stereo equipment and cell phones. Chairman Ischinger asked
if there would be any structural changes or additional parking.
The applicant stated there would be no structural changes and the current
parking would be more than adequate.
The applicant is proposing a small hanging sign and he will be decorating
the existing windows. The applicant stated the proposed hours of operation
would be from 9:00 - 7:00p.m.
Engineer N. Duveneck stated he didn't foresee any problems with the application
and the current parking should be adequate.
The applicant stated there will be an enclosed dumpster at the site.
Attorney M. Garofalo explained what a site plan waiver essentially allows.
Engineer N. Duveneck stated there are zoning restrictions for a sign.
Public Comment:
Ms.Joan Mulligan of 21 Wall Street stated the business would be good for Wall
Street.
A motion to grant Site Plan Waiver was made by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded
by Mr. Rosenberg, Vote: Lazorisak, Rosenberg, Ischinger, Yeager, Accetturo,
Ciaburri, Smorzaniuk, Calabrese, Dresser - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain, motion
carried.

4. Dan Maur Builders, Inc., 104 Pequest Road, Oxford NJ, for Block 33,
Lot 20.01 in the R-80 Zone. Resolution for a Preliminary Major Subdivision
for the above referenced property. Approval was granted on December 6, 2004.
A Resolution to Memorialize approval for a Preliminary Major Subdivision
was made by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Dresser, Vote: Lazorisak,
Dresser, Accetturo, Smorzaniuk, Yeager - Ayes, 0 - Nay, 0 - Abstain,
motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered.

MAYOR'S REPORT: Mayor Lazorisak stated the covanta meeting has
been rescheduled and there is a possibility of a settlement.

VOUCHERS:
A motion to approve vouchers submitted for January 10, 2005 was made
by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded by Dr. Yeager, all ayes, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: 9:50p.m.
With no further business before the Board, and no further public comment
offered, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,
 

Margaret Housman, Secretary
Oxford Township Land Use Board