| MINUTES
OF THE HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
HELD JANUARY 6, 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
Townshi p Municipal Building.
ROLL
CALL:
Ann Kievit
- Excused
Bill Walsh - Present
Jim Armstrong - Present
Carl Miller - Present
Santo Verrilli - Excused
J. Laughlin - Excused
David Toye - Present
Bargiel - Present
Leatham - Present
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
A motion was made to approve of the minutes of December
2, 1999 by Armstrong and seconded by Mr. Walsh. All were in
favor. Motion was carried.
APPLICATIONS:
The Pet Spa and Resort - Block 75, Lot 45.01 - ZB-10-99-1:
Dodick, Esq., was present to represent the applicant. The
applicant, Marian Duffy-Sykes was sworn in. The applicant
reviewed Mr. Guerin's engineer's report dated October 1, 1999.
The issues
raised in item number 2 were discussed relative to the parking
area. Mr. Guerin noted that there were supposed to be four
spaces next to the handicapped spot and they were moved. Mrs.
Sykes stated that if they put the spaces where they were originally
proposed they would be near the kennel runs. After looking
at the map, Ms. Sykes noted that the area that was originally
proposed was very wet and their engineer did not think that
it would be suitable.
Mr. Guerin
noted that there was substantial change to the plan and their
engineer did not first discuss the change with Mr. Guerin
prior to implementing the changes in the field. Mr. Miller
noted that it is the Board's policy that all changes need
to be discussed prior to being implemented. He suggested that
in the future, if any changes be made in future expansion,
etc., to the site, all issues should be discussed with Mr.
Guerin.
Mr. Guerin
noted that while he was not told before it was being done,
he does not have any engineering problems with the change.
Item 3
related to the fact that the proposed dog runs proposed along
the east side rear of the building were replaced with a fenced
open area. The applicant advised that they made that change
due to financial constraints.
The meeting
was opened to the public. A member of the public, Mr. David
Toye came forward and advised that he is an adjacent property
owner. David Toye was sworn in. He advised that he has an
easement through the Pet Spa property for access. He noted
that there is a reference on the map to his easement for a
10 foot travel right-a-way. He requested that the Pet Spa
increase the easement to 16 feet and the applicant had already
agreed to give him the additional right-of-way width. Mr.
Toye noted that the easement was recorded by deed. Mr. Brigliodoro
noted that a new deed needs to be filed to reflect the increase
in width. The matter is to be taken care of between the parties.
It was
noted that as a condition of approval, the applicant needs
to provide proof that the deed is recorded. The applicant
noted that they voluntarily agree to provide the additional
easement to Mr. Toye. Mr. Guerin noted that it should be determined
who will prepare the deed. It was noted that the applicant
will prepare the deed.
There
was no further comments from the public. The hearing was closed
to the public. There were no further questions or comments
from the Board or the Board professionals.
A motion
was made by Mr. Walsh to grant an approval of final site plan
upon the application. The motion was seconded by Mr. Armstrong.
Roll Call: Walsh, yes; Miller, yes; Armstrong, yes; Toye,
yes; Bargiel, yes; Leatham, yes. Motion was carried.
DISCUSSION:
Marianne
Smith updated the Board on the proposed Smart Growth Planning
Grant application to be submitted at the end of the month
for consideration for funding. The Board reviewed the draft
and offered its unanimous support. A motion was made to adopt
the attached resolution endorsing and supporting the submission
of the proposed grant application. The motion was made by
Mr. Armstrong and seconded by Mr. Walsh. All were in favor.
Motion was carried.
BILLS:
A motion
was made by Mr. Armstrong and seconded by Mr. Walsh to pay
the following bills:
Weiner
Lesniak - $294
Guerin Engineering $590
Guerin Engineering 127.50
Roll Call:
Walsh, yes; Armstrong, yes; Toye, yes; Bargiel, yes; Leatham,
yes; Miller, yes. Motion was carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
Having
no further business, a motion was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded
by Mr. Armstrong to adjourn the meeting. All were in favor.
Motion was carried. Meeting was adjourned.
Minutes
prepared by:
Marianne
Smith
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