Mr. Ischinger called the meeting to order at 7:30 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.

Oath of Office:
The first order of business was reorganization.
Attorney Michael Garofalo administered the oath of office to new and
Reappointed members: Dr. Fay Yeager, Mr. Alex Lazorisak, Mr. Richard
Calabrese, Mr. Donald Niece, Mayor Angelo Accetturo.

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

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

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

Appointments:
Attorney: Michael Garofalo of Laddey, Clark and Ryan
Engineer: Michael Finelli of Finelli Consulting Engineers.
Secretary: Margaret Housman
A motion to retain the current professionals and secretary was made by Dr. Yeager,
seconded by Mr. Ischinger, all ayes motion carried.
 

The 2006 Schedule of Meeting dates was moved by Dr. Yeager, seconded by
Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carried.

Official Newspaper: Mr. Lazorisak moved to use the Star Gazette as first choice,
With the Express Times as a back up. Mr. Dresser seconded, all ayes motion carried.

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

Minutes: Minutes of the November 14, 2005 and December 12, 2005 meeting.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of November 14, 2005 as written
By Mr. Cratch, seconded by Dr. Yeager, Vote: Cratch, Yeager, Ischinger, Smorzaniuk,
Lazorisak, Calabrese, Dresser – Ayes, 0 – Nay, 0 – Abstain, motion carried.
A motion was made to approve the minutes of December 12, 2005 as written
by Mr. Dresser, seconded by Ms. Accetturo, Vote:Dresser, Accetturo, Ischinger,
Yeager, Smorzaniuk, Lazorisak, Cratch, Calabrese – Ayes, 0 – Nay, 0 – Abstain,
motion carried.

The zoning officer submitted his report for December 2005.
Two permits were issued, No permits were denied, multiple calls and questions.

Resolutions:
1. Wall Street Partners LLC/Samir Elbassiouny – Resolution for Site Plan
and Minor Subdivision approval with Variance relief for Block 6, Lot 4
located on Wall Street. This application received approval on November 14,
2005. This resolution was reviewed and discussed at length and has been
tabled until the February 13, 2006 meeting.

2. Organic Aggregates, Inc./ James Popinko – Resolution for Site Plan
approval for Block 26, Lot 87 located on Quarry Road. This application
received approval on November 14, 2005. This resolution was reviewed and
discussed at length and has been tabled until the February 13, 2006 meeting.

3. Phillip & Donna Martin – Resolution for Variance approval for Block 2,
Lot 13.01 located at 200A Jonestown Road. This application received
approval on December 12, 2005.
A motion to approve was made by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Calabrese,
Vote: Mr. Lazorisak, Mr. Calabrese, Ms. Accetturo, Mr. Cratch, Mr. Ischinger,
Ms. Smorzaniuk, Dr. Yeager – Ayes, 0 – Nay, 0 – Abstain, motion carried.

Discussion Items:
1. Verdon Pencyl – Public Hearing for a Variance application for Block 24,
Lots 30 & 35 located at 175 Belvidere Avenue.
Engineer M. Finelli stated the fence issue has been corrected however
The applicant required a side and rear yard setback variance.
Attorney M. Garofalo stated Mr. Pencyl’s notice had not been received
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in time for the meeting therefore the application has been rescheduled to the
February 13, 2006 meeting without further notice being required.

2. Margaret C. Bray – Site Plan Waiver application for Block 16, Lot 1
located at 47 A-C Wall Street. Applicant Ms. Bray, her son Mr. E. Bray
and Dr. Tolentino were sworn in by Attorney M. Garofalo.
Mr. Bray briefly described for the Board the renovations planned for the
building, restore the façade, update mechanical systems, interior renovations.
Mr. Bray stated the renovations would be consistent with the re-development
plan. Engineer M. Finelli stated he would feel more comfortable with a
professional review. Mr. Lazorisak suggested a Minor Site Plan application
with limited review similar to Wall St. Partners. Mrs. Bray asked what
aspects would be reviewed, Mr. Finelli stated proposed uses, impacts,
ingress and egress, parking, change of use, commercial or retail.
Mr. Lazorisak stated with the rehabilitation ordinance in place to maintain
the integrity of the downtown. Dr. Tolentino stated the building was built
in the mid 1800’s and was the focal point of the town. When purchased by Ms.
Bray in 1972, in 1973 & 1974 an apartment was constructed on the third floor.
Dr. Tolentino stated the applicant would be willing to meet every guideline.
Mr. Bray stated the applicant would provide amended plans and Minor Site
Plan application to the Board.

3. Dan Maur Builders – Request for a modification of a condition of approval
for Block 33, Lot 20.01. Attorney M. Garofalo explained to the Board the
request from Dan Maur Builders for an extension for their current approvals.
After a brief discussion by the Board a motion to grant a six month extension
For approvals for Dan Maur Builders was made by Mr. Lazorisak, seconded
By Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carried.

4. Neil Campbell – Informal Discussion for Block 5, Lot 48.01 and Block 24,
Lot 47. Board member Ms. Accetturo stepped down for the application.
Mr. Campbell briefly described his lot to the Board. Mr. Campbell
Stated he purchased the lot in 2002 and has recently torn down an old structure
on the property and would like to be able to rebuild a new single family home
on the lot. Mr. Niece suggested the applicant apply for a variance for lot size
and intension. Attorney M. Garofalo stated the applicant would require
Highlands exemption for the lot. Mr. Lazorisak stated the applicant would
have to prove a hardship. Mr. Finelli agreed the applicant would have to
establish a hardship and the financial aspect cannot be considered.
Mr. Lazorisak stated any approval would have to be contingent on Highlands
approval. Mr. Campbell stated he would file a variance application and return
at the February 13, 2006 meeting. Board Ms. Accetturo returned to the Board
at this time.
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
Ms. Joan Mulligan of 25 Washington Avenue.
Ms. Mulligan asked if on the Bray’s application why couldn’t the Town parking lot
be used. Mr. Niece stated the Board would have additional information at the next
meeting.

MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor A. Accetturo stated that Attorney Michael Lavery has been appointed as
the new Oxford Township Attorney. Mayor Accetturo briefly reviewed Mr. Lavery’s
resume for the Board and his experience. Mayor Accetturo also briefly discussed
the Township’s most recent meeting with the Highlands Council.

VOUCHERS:
A motion to approve vouchers submitted for the month of December was made by
Mr. Ischinger, seconded by Ms.Smorzaniuk, all ayes, motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: 10:15 p.m.
With no further business before the Board and no public comment offered the meeting
was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,


Margaret Housman, Secretary
Oxford Township Land Use Board