MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD Held at: 195 Changebridge Road, Montville Municipal Building Minutes of Thursday, December 8, 2016

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1 MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD Held at: 195 Changebridge Road, Montville Municipal Building Minutes of Thursday, December 8, 2016 Chairman Lewis called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m. and welcomed everyone to the Montville Township Planning Board hearing and asked everyone to turn off their cell phones. Ms. Kehoe took the roll call. ROLL CALL PRESENT R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis ABSENT EXCUSED ABSENT ALSO PRESENT A. Maggio & P. Mudd L. Tobias R. Conklin (Secretary) & K. Kehoe (Recording Secretary) PROFESSIONAL PRESENT Ed Snieckus (Board Planner), S. Omland (Board Engineer) & M. Carroll (Board Attorney) ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Lewis thanked Mr. Tobias for his time on the board. He has recently relocated to Florida. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE As required by the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of this meeting has been provided which notice specified the time and place of the meeting to the extent known at that time. The notice was posted on the bulletin board at the Municipal Building, sent to the Daily Record and the Citizen, posted on the Township s website calendar, and placed on file at the Township Clerk s office. This meeting has been properly noticed to the public in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS Chairman Lewis asked the liaisons and committee members for reports: Board of Adjustment Mr. Adrignolo reported that the Avalon Bay hearing on Bloomfield project matters was carried to the Feb 1 st meeting. Board of Health Mr. Tobias was absent. Environmental Commission Dr. Kornreich had no report. Water & Sewer Mr. Maggio was absent. Historic Preservation Review Commission Mr. Visco said they met on 11/28. He reported that 1 or 2 members would be leaving the board and that they are still concerned with the 107 Change Bridge Road property. Design Review Committee Mr. Braden said they will meet on 12/13 and there will be two Planning Board matters on the agenda. Site Plan/Subdivision Committee Mr. Visco said they had not met. Economic Development Committee Mayor Sandham said they will be meeting next week. He also reported that the Twp. Committee appointment meeting will be held on Dec 20th and that the Reorganization meeting will be held on January 1 st followed by a cocktail reception. 1

2 Open Space Committee Mr. Mudd was absent. Master Plan Mr. Lewis had nothing to report. Highlands Legislation Review Committee Mr. Lewis had nothing to report. Fire Districts Mr. Braden (Pine Brook) had no report, Mr. Maggio (Montville) was absent, and Deputy Mayor Conklin (Towaco) reported that man power is light and they are looking for volunteer firemen. Invoice Review Committee To be discussed during invoice approvals if necessary. SWEARING IN OF PROFESSIONALS Mr. Carroll swore in the board professionals. SECRETARY S REPORT Secretary Conklin included his report in a previous memo. The Draft Budget for 2017 was included in the packet. He recommended a reexamination of the Master Plan. BOARD DISCUSSION There was no discussion to come before the board. PUBLIC DISCUSSION Chairman Lewis opened the session to public comment for items not listed on the agenda related to land use matters. There was no public discussion. The meeting was closed for public comment for items not listed on the agenda related to land use matters by Mr. Adrignolo, seconded by Mr. Braden. All present were in favor. None opposed. PLANNING BUSINESS Draft 2017 Budget & Discussion re: Bylaws Secretary Conklin asked the board members to review. WAIVERS PMISC16-57 Dr. Michael Iberer 339 Changebridge Rd Ste. 2 - B: 160.2, L: s.f. chiropractic office hours of operation 9am-6pm M, T, TH; 9am-12pm F 1 employees signage in compliance with approved theme (JBT Realty) A motion to approve the waiver was made by Mr. Visco, seconded by Dr. Kornreich. All in Favor by Voice Vote - None Opposed. (R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis) PMISC16-58 Duraparts 45 Rt. 46 unit 605 B: 183, L: 6 - office (3,722 s.f.)/warehouse (5,036 s.f.) for sales and marketing office for automotive office and warehouse, shipping and receiving of automotive rubber products hours of operation: 8am-5pm M-F number of employees 4-8 trucking Fed Ex; UPS; (receiving 20 containers; shipping local trucking companies) no overnight parking of vehicles - signage in compliance with approved theme (First Industrial) A motion to approve the waiver was made by Mayor Sandham, seconded by Mr. Cook. All in Favor by Voice Vote - None Opposed. (R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis) INVOICES Burgis Associates - Trust for: $67.50 (Blank); $270 (CH Properties); $ (Evangelical Rec Center); $ (Christine Valmy); $ (Marotta 2016); $1,485 (PBNJ); $ (PBMN); $810 (Trax); $ (Van Schaik); $ (Woodland Properties) 2

3 Michael Carroll, Esq Trust for: $ (Blank); $810 (Avallone); $ (CH Properties); $33.75 (Evangelical Rec Center); $ (44 Hillcrest); $33.75 (Marotta 2016); $67.50 (Montville Residency); $33.75 (Trax); $33.75 (Van Schaik) Bowman Engineering O/E for: $212.50; Trust for: $ (Avallone); $ (CH Properties); $740 (44 Hillcrest)l $ (K&K Windsor); $ (Marotta 2016); $ (Montville Lasala); $77.50 (Montville Residency); $ (Schoolhouse Plaza); $ (Trax); $ (Van Schaik) A motion to approve the invoices was made by Mr. Adrignolo, seconded by Mr. Braden. Roll Call. All in Favor. None Opposed. (R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis) RESOLUTIONS PMN/C16-22 Avallone, Ralph & Maida 5 & 7 Glen Terr B: 8, L: 1 & Minor Subdivision & Variances - Approved 10/27/16 Eligible: R. Conklin, T. Braden, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis A motion to approve the resolution was made by Mr. Braden, seconded by Mr. Visco. Roll Call of Eligibles. All in Favor. None Opposed. PMSP/FC16-18/PSOIL Hillcrest LLC- 34 Changebridge & 44 Hillcrest- B: 74, L:, B:82, L:9, Major Subdivision & Variances- Approved 11/10/16 Eligible: R. Conklin, T. Braden, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, A. Adrignolo, J. Visco, J. Sandham & G. Lewis A motion to approve the resolution was made by Mayor Sandham, seconded by Dr. Kornreich. Roll Call of Eligibles. All in Favor. None Opposed. MINUTES Planning Board meeting of October 13, R. Conklin, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis A motion to approve the minutes was made by Deputy Mayor Conklin, seconded by Mr. Visco. Roll Call of Eligibles. All in Favor. None Opposed. Planning Board meeting of October 27, R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Maggio, A. Adrignolo, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis A motion to approve the minutes was made by Dr. Kornreich, seconded by Mr. Visco. Roll Call of Eligibles. All in Favor. None Opposed. Planning Board meeting of November 10, R. Conklin, T. Braden, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, A. Adrignolo, J. Visco, J. Sandham & G. Lewis A motion to approve the minutes was made by Mr. Visco, seconded by Dr. Kornreich. Roll Call of Eligibles. All in Favor. None Opposed. LOI/DEP NOTIFICATIONS Mr. Omland had no updates. LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Mr. Carroll had no updates. 3

4 CORRESPONDENCE / EXTENSIONS / DISMISSALS PEXT16-33 Torch, Joseph Abbott Rd B: 39.06, L: 9.03 request for extension of approvals to 12/31/17 Mr. Torch was present. He was requesting an extension of 1 year. Chairman Lewis explained that the zoning has not changed and if the extension was not granted the entire application would have to be heard again. A motion to grant the extension until 12/13/2017 was made by Mr. Braden, seconded by Mayor Sandham. Roll Call. All in Favor. None Opposed. (R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis) OLD BUSINESS There was no Old Business to come before the board. NEW BUSINESS PSPP/FC16-31/PSOIL16-32 Living Water Tabernacle - 11 Skyline Dr B: 53, L: 8- Preliminary and Final Major Site plan with variances to modify and expand an existing building at 11 Skyline Drive for use as a place of worship- - Notice Acceptable ACT BY: 4/6/2017 Mr. Schepis, Esq., on behalf of the applicant summarized. He explained that he is not only representing his client, but is also a member of the church. He gave a brief overview including: the zoning changes over the years, petition for site plan approval, modifications to roof and parking, property location, other uses on the street, and discussed the existing site and aerial photos. Mr. Mianecki, Engineer, was sworn in and his credentials accepted. He talked about the plan he prepared referring to Sheet He discussed the layout plan of Phase 1 including: the surrounding properties, existing building and parking, sidewalks, proposed parking stalls, pavement extensions, concrete walks, employee parking, NJDEP application, 2 phase proposal, lighting improvements, parking space locations, and relief requests of spaces. Next he discussed Phase 2 including: excavation of parking lot to accommodate 31 vehicles, sight distances, Skyline Drive conditions, pavement widths, deviations regulations of parking lots, setback relief requests, vestibule proposal, lighting plan, impacts on neighbors, drainage, utilities plan, storm water management as it exists today and what proposed, request for deviation of slope regulations, grade modifications, relation to Rt. 287, soil movement request along with route, lighting materials, landscaping plan including existing and proposing, monument sign and setbacks, and compliance. He addressed Mr. Omland s memo comments on the elevation, slopes, sidewalks, ADA compliance, accessibility patio, building access, and parking stalls. Exhibit A-1 (Phasing Plan created by Steve Schepis) was submitted. Phase 0 is the roof line, Phase 1 includes the modification of the building and parking capacity, and Phase 2 is the new parking lot. The completion of the phasing is expected to take conservatively 2 years with funding as the primary issue. Mr. Mianecki discussed the following: sight distances, handicap stalls, signage, garbage and recycling enclosure along with pick up schedule, tree removal, future landscaping, storm pipe maintenance, ramps, foot candles and lighting, soil movement compliance, and existing gravel area. Mr. Omland had follow up questions regarding parking expectations and he recommended two extra spaces. Mr. Snieckus asked questions regarding Mr. Burgis memo items including: phasing, parking lot layout alternatives, flow and circulation into building, sight triangles, sidewalks, frontage landscape concept, tree removal and shade trees, signage, and steep slopes. The board members asked questions regarding: street traffic, lighting in rear parking lot, relation to Rt. 287, drainage impact, handicap parking spaces, grading and drainage, and 4

5 church service timings. Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for questions on Mr. Mianecki s engineering testimony. There being no discussion, the meeting was closed for public discussion on the most testimony on a motion made by Mr. Visco, seconded by Mr. Adrignolo - All in Favor by Voice Vote. None opposed. Mr. James Cutillo, Architect, was sworn in and his credentials accepted. His discussed the building transformation, phasing, floor plan, existing and proposed roofing, sanctuary, associate area including office, restrooms, and fellowship area, and the vestibule area with a covered walkway and patio. He said Phase 1 is to include the roof, exterior renovation, windows, and resurfacing. He discussed in further details the field stone base, decorative wall, signage, handicap accessibility, storage area above office, exterior elevation materials and colors, and sign details including material and lighting. Mr. Snieckus asked questions in regards to the vestibule proposal including the location, size, lettering choices, and reliefs. The board members had no questions. Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for questions on Mr. Cutillo s architectural testimony. There being no discussion, the meeting was closed for public discussion on the most testimony on a motion made by Mayor Sandham, seconded by Mr. Visco - All in Favor by Voice Vote. None opposed. Break from 9:17pm to 9:25pm. Mr. Ken Ochab, Planner, was sworn in and his credentials accepted. He stated he had reviewed the documents including the application, plans, zoning ordinance, Montville Master Plan, circulation plan, Mr. Burgis memo, and had visited the property several times. He discussed the following items: variances and design exceptions requested, industrial zone permitted uses, lot size, parking, buildings, fencing, landscaping, front property and parking, surrounding neighborhood activity and traffic, intent for access and impacts on residential area, landscape pattern in neighborhood, other permitted uses, peak use times, & rear yard and parking variance requests. He explained the hardships associated with the shape of the property, setbacks, constraints, visual improvements on Skyline, buffer area, ordinance requirements, parking lot distance requirements, other building uses on street, parking lot distances, and sign reliefs. He explained the hardships and benefits, how the benefits outweigh the detriments, negative criteria, no substantial detrimental impacts, permitted use, no negative impact on ordinance, houses of worship requirements, beneficial uses, and he feels it is reasonable from a design and planning prospective. Mr. Snieckus asked questions regarding the curbing waiver. The board members had no questions. Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for questions on Mr. Ochab s planning testimony. There being no discussion, the meeting was closed for public discussion on the most testimony on a motion made by Mr. Visco, seconded by Mr. Adrignolo - All in Favor by Voice Vote. None opposed. Mr. Schepis stated that they will trim and keep the 24 maple tree. They will work with Mr. Burgis office regarding site distances and visibility. Mr. Cook asked that a parking bollard be put in front of vestibule. Chairman Lewis opened the meeting to the public for questions on the overall testimony. There being no discussion, the meeting was closed for public discussion on the most testimony on a motion made by Mr. Braden, seconded by Mr. Visco - All in Favor by Voice Vote. None opposed. Mr. Schepis summarized. He feels this is a substantial improvement to the area, that it justifies the 5

6 variance and waiver approvals, and the soil movement was provided. He requested that the Building Inspector be able to release the permit to do the roof prior to the site plan approval resolution. The board members were all in favor. Secretary Conklin to follow up with Mr. Calabrese, Construction Official. Applicant to meet the following requirements for approval: DRC review, 60 seat limit for Phase 1, pipe maintenance, provide landscaping plan and keep existing maple tree, parking spots 23 & 24 must be 20 deep, provide bollards for parking spots 1 & 2, provide drainage calculations, and provide 2 spots off eastern parking. A motion to approve the applicant with the above conditions was made by Mr. Cook, seconded by Mr. Adrignolo. Roll Call. All in Favor. None Opposed. (R. Conklin, T. Braden, A. Adrignolo, J. Sandham, R. Cook, L. Kornreich, J. Visco & G. Lewis) CLOSED SESSION There was no need for Closed Session. CORRESPONDENCE / EXTENSIONS / DISMISSALS There were no Correspondence/Extensions/Dismissals to come before the board. CONCEPTS There were no Concepts to come before the board. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss Chairman Lewis asked for a motion to adjourn. In a motion made by Dr. Kornreich, seconded by Mr. Adrignolo, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 10:11pm. Respectfully submitted, Kelley Kehoe, Recording Secretary I certify that this is a true copy of minutes adopted at Planning Board meeting of. Ryan Conklin, Sec. 6