| MINUTES
OF THE HARDYSTON TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING
HELD JUNE 1, 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:
Ann Kievit
- Excused
Bill Walsh - Present
Jim Armstrong - Excused
Carl Miller - Present
Santo Verrilli - Present
J. Laughlin - Present
David Toye - Present
Gary Bargiel - Present
Candace Leatham - Present
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
Minutes
of the May 4, 2000 meeting were reviewed. A motion was made
by Mr. Verrilli and seconded by Mr. Walsh to approve the minutes.
All were in favor. Motion was carried.
APPLICATIONS:
Advanced
Self-Storage - Block 16, Lot 3.04 - ZB-2-00-1: Christopher
Quinn, Esq. came forward to represent the applicant. He noted
that they had a new witness to be sworn in. James Guldner,
P.E., was sworn in. Mr. Quinn advised that they had received
a use variance approval before the Board in April and they
were planning to continue to give testimony relative to their
application for site plan and several bulk variances.
It was
noted that at the direction of the Board, the applicant's
professionals conferred with the Board's professions regarding
the number of bulk variances originally requested. Following
their conferences, several changes were made to the design
to eliminate some of the variance requests. Mr. Gulder advised
the Board of the changes that were made to the newest revised
plan.
Mr. Guldner
addressed Mr. Guerin's report dated June 1, 2000. He noted
item 1a of the report related to the specific need for a variance
relative to the need for the principal building be a minimum
of 50 feet from a property line. He gave testimony relative
to the positive negative criteria, citing Janice Talley's
report.
He gave
further notation to 1b and 1c relative to two other variances
requested, namely a parking variance due to the fact that
100 percent of the parking is in the front, and the width
of the access to the storage bins in the rear.
He further
advised that 1d related to the need for parking and circulation
areas be a minimum distance of 25 feet from a property line.
Mr. Verrilli asked if the adjacent property owner was informed
of the fact that they proposed the service lane close to the
property line. Mr. VanZile advised that he has had conversations
with Mr. Berger, the owner of the adjacent property , relative
to the development. He further advised that they are consenting
to running a dedicated drainage pipe to his lot to service
his property for furture development. He further stated that
they were willing to give 700 cubic yards to the next door
neighbor.
Mr. Quinn
advised that they would be creating a written document to
memorialize these issues.
Mr. Guldner
related to item 1e relative to sidewalks. He again referred
to Janice Talley's report. He further noted that the topography
and shape of the lot has created a challenge to design.
Items
2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d related to the reduction of some of the
former variance requests as shown on their original submission.
Item 3
was deferred to future testimony. Mr. VanZile advised that
they will provide the township with architectural plans that
correspond to the site plan.
Items
4 and 5 were noted and complied with.
Item 6,
7 and 8 were noted.
Item 9
was noted. Item 10 was discussed relative to the height of
the keypad and entrance gate. It was noted that it would be
6 feet high. Additionally, a change was made to make the keypad
area accessible without blocking traffic into the office area
parking.
Mr. Walsh
asked how fire or emergency services would access the property.
Mr. VanZile gave testimony relative to the issue.
Item 11
related to landscaping.
The applicant
advised that they are ready to submit to Soil Conservation,
applications for septic and County Planning Board have been
submitted and are being processed.
Mr. Guldner
briefly went over Janice Talley's report. The issues relative
to the fence were discussed in relation to landscape were
discussed and it was determined that the applicant's engineer
and Mr. Guerin would come up with a reasonable alternative
with respect to fence location in relation to landscaping
and not creating a snow plowing impediment.
It was
confirmed that the sign design will be submitted for the freestanding
signs.
Mr. VanZile
advised that the façade signs will be less than was
is permitted. They will be 30" high by 10 feet. They
will also be uniform and complimentary to each other. He further
noted that the sign boxes are owned by the owner and individual
tenants of the units will not dictate they sign design.
Mr. Miller
asked Mr. Guldner to address Janice's issue relative to the
landscaping in the front. Mr. Guldner gave testimony relative
to the fact that they have increased their landscaping plans
in front of the parking area and shade trees along the Route
94 frontage.
The hearing
was opened to the public. There were not comments or questions
from the public. The hearing was closed to the public.
Mr. Walsh
asked about the parking and the loading areas. He asked if
there was parking proposed. Mr. Guldner advised that there
is sufficient space for 10 spots, but they are not going to
be shown with lines, because people are going to park where
their bin is.
Mr. Guerin
advised that the plan is complete and has addressed all of
his comments.
A motion
was made by Mr. Verrilli to approve the site plan and variances
as requested. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bargiel. Mr.
Brigliodoro outlined the conditions as noted during the hearing
individually and as noted by both Mr. Guerin and Mrs. Talley's
reports.
The applicant
asked that the Board accept their request to waive the reading
of the resolution, as they want to proceed at their own risk.
The Board accepted their request and advised the secretary
to advise the Zoning Officer of same.
RESOLUTION:
Advanced
Self-Storage - Block 16, Lot 3.04 - ZB-2-00-1: The Board reviewed
the resolution. A motion was made by Mr. Verrilli and seconded
by Mr. Walsh. Roll Call: Walsh, yes; Verilli, yes; Toye, yes;
Laughlin, yes; Bargiel, yes; Leatham, yes; Miller, yes. Motion
was carried.
Playbiz Biz, Inc. Block 60, Lots 8, 9 & 10 - ZB-5-00-1:
The Board reviewed the resolution. A motion was made by Mr.
Walsh and seconded by Mr. Toye to adopt the resolution. Roll
Call: Walsh, yes; Miller, yes; Verilli, yes; Toye, yes; Laughlin,
yes; Bargiel, yes; Leatham, yes.
BILLS:
The following
bills were reviewed and approved for payment by motion of
Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Miller. All were in favor. Motion
was carried.
Heyer,
Gruel & Talley - Zoning O&E $380.00
Guerin Engineering - Advanced Self ZB-2-00-1 $850.00
Weiner Lesniak - Zoning O&E/Planning O&E $430.00
Weiner Lesniak - Pet Spa & Resort ZB-2-97-1 $240.00
Guerin Engineering - Pilz - ZB-3-96-1 $297.50
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion
was made to adjourn the meeting by Mr. Walsh and seconded
by Mrs. Leatham. All were in favor. Motion was carried. Meeting
was adjourned.
Minutes
prepared by:
Marianne
Smith
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