MINUTES OF THE HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD MEETING HELD MARCH 23, 2000

STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 adequate notice as defined in Section 3D of Chapter 231 P.L. 1975 has been made to the New Jersey Herald and is also posted on the bulletin board at the Hardyston Township Municipal Building.

ROLL CALL:

Ken Worflar - Present
Leslie Hamilton - Present
Maribeth Boffa - Present
Randy Roof - Present
William Castiglione - Present
Thomas Zygmunt - Excused
Robert Neubig - Excused
John Eskilson - Present
Greg Eisenecker - Present
Ed Frisbie - Present

RESOLUTIONS:

Vallila, James - Block 20, Lot 16.05 - PB-6-99-1: The resolution was read into the record. A motion was made by Mr. Worflar and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to adopt the resolution. Roll Call: Worflar, yes; Hamilton, yes; Boffa, yes; Frisbee, yes; Zinck, yes. Motion was carried.

Resolution Relative to the Site Plan Review Ordinance: The resolution was read into the record. A motion wasmade by Mr. Worflar and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to adopt the resolution. All were in favor. Motion was carried.

APPLICATIONS:

Polizzi Builders - Block 67, Lot 51 - PB-3-00-2: The applicant's attorney came forward and introduced their engineer, Mr. Ken Dykstra, P.E., who gave his qualifications, which were accepted to the Board.

They reviewed the report of Bob Guerin dated March 21, 2000. Item 1 was discussed. It was agreed that the applicant would make adjustments to the road to comply with the ordinance with respect to same. They will also comply with items 3, 4 and 5.

They will comply with items 6 and 7. They will also comply with the bonding requirements as stipulated in item 8.

A motion was made by Mr. Worflar and seconded by Mr. Castiglione to approve the application. Roll Call: Worflar, yes; Hamilton, yes; Boffa, yes; Roof, yes; Castiglione, yes; Eskilson, yes; Eisenecker, yes; Frisbie, yes; Zinck, yes. Motion was carried.

H.F.H. Development Corporation - Block 67.07, Lot 1 - PB-3-00-2: Mr. Worflar stepped down from the application, citing a conflict of interest, as he is a resident of the Indian Fields development. Louis Goldshore, Esq., was present to represent the applicant. Joseph Barbieri, P.E., and Ed Nann were sworn in. The application was a final subdivision approval for 69 lots.

Mr. Barbieri reviewed Mr. Guerin's March 22, 2000 report. He specifically referred to items 2,3,4,5, which relate to the mathematics. He advised that they will go back and check the math and get back to Bob. He further noted that they will comply with item 6 as wel

Returning the Item 1 which refers to the original preliminary resolution requirements related to Title 39 and the developer's agreement. Mr. Eskilson noted that the applicant has moved forward relative to these issues, but an additional letter would be needed for the new section.

Mr. Barbieri spoke to the condition of the resolution that dealt with the restriction that no more than 44 building units could be constructed until the through road was constructed.

Mr. Eskilson and Mr. Guerin gave information relative to the status of the developer's agreement. Mr. Eskilson noted that he had received word from the Township Attorney that he had a copy of the proposed developer's agreement that had been signed by the developer. Mr. Guerin noted that in order to control the construction traffic, that the new through road would be gravel until 75% of the total project is completed, then the road would be blacktopped.

Mr. Goldshore commented on an issue related to the bonding. He asked if the Township would consider accepting 95% in bond and 5% in cash. That was not acceptable. The applicant agreed to comply with the normal bonding requirements.

A motion was made by Mr. Eskilson and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to grant approval upon the application, subject to the applicant complying with the issues raised in Mr. Guerin's report as noted in their testimony. All were in favor. Motion was carried. Eskilson and Boffa.

BILLS:

A motion was made by Mr. Roof and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to pay the below listed bills. All were in favor. Motion was carried.

Heyer, Gruel & Talley - Planning O&E $285.00
Heyer, Gruel & Talley - Planning O&E $332.50
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Planning O&E $337.50
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Planning O&E $787.50
Guerin Engineering - Planning O&E $255.00
Guerin Engineering - Crystal Springs - MCS-01 $760.00
Guerin Engineering - Crystal Springs - MCS-01 $737.50
Guerin Engineering - Crystal Springs - MCS-01 $377.50
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Estelle Manor PB-10-99-2 $ 87.50
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Estelle Manor - PB-10-99-2 $ 37.50
Guerin Engineering - H.F.H. Development - PB-4-96-2 $987.50
Weiner Lesniak - Sprint Spectrum - PB-1-00-1 $252.00
Guerin Engineering - Sprint Spectrum - PB-1-00-1 $ 85.00
Guerin Engineering - Sussex Cellular - PB-10-99-3 $ 85.00
Guerin Engineering - Sussex National PB-11-99-1 $285.00
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Sussex National PB-11-99-1 $ 85.50
Guerin Engineering - Vallilla PB-6-99-1 $212.50
Guerin Engineering - Marriott Hotel - MH-01 $425.00
Guerin Engineering - Walden - Edgewater PB#20 $777.50
Vogel, Chait, Schwartz & Collins - Mancuso PB-12-95-1 $ 87.50

DISCUSSION:

It was agreed that the Board would conduct their public hearing for the Master Plan Amendment relative to their fair share plan on April 10, 2000.

ADJOURNMENT:

Having no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Roof and seconded by Mrs. Boffa to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor. Motion was carried. Meeting was adjourned.

Minutes prepared by:

Marianne Smith