March 7, 2006
By Steve Walko, Acting Secretary
Mar 7, 2006, 19:30
MINUTES
March 7, 2006
Planning Board Meeting
The March 7, 2006; meeting of the Haddonfield Planning Board was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Andrew Johnson at 7:30 p.m. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by way of the official newspaper of the municipality. It is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act and notice is also posted in the Municipal Building and the Haddonfield Public Library.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Johnson, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Borden, Mr. Rauschenberger, Ms. Kitchen, Ms. Marini, Mr. Liebermann, Mr. Bucci
Ms. Rizzuto (Alt. 1) - Present
Mr. Sobel (Alt.2) – Present
Ms. Martin - Absent
Mr. Walko, Community Development Officer - Present
Mr. Lundgren, Planning Board Solicitor – Present
Mr. Chelotti, Borough Engineer – Present
Ms. Wondrasch, HPC Representative - Present
Mr. Alberto, Borough Planner – Present
MINUTES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Kirk Peterson, 214 Lakeview Avenue, asked the board about the two COAH restrained applications. Mr. Lundgren commented about the applications. Mr. Peterson commented about the Civic Association meeting. Mr. Peterson also commented about the Bancroft property and the zoning.
Ms. Albright, 70 Linden Avenue, commented about the open space purchase Bancroft and recommended people attend an open space meeting on March 15th at Borough Hall.
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Borden updated the board on the Bancroft process. On February 6th, Bancroft filed an objection with the COAH. Mr. Borden stated this to be directly contrary from the spirit of the borough and the board. Late last year Bancroft made a specific request with the borough to postpone it’s consideration as a redevelopment zone telling us it was in discussions with possible merger partners and that Bancroft would continue to operate in it’s current uses as a school. Mr. Borden quoted from the objection filed, “Bancroft is the last remaining developable tract in Haddonfield and it is expected by the end year discussions with private developers will resume”. Mr. Borden stated in the view of all three commissioners after discussion with the solicitor and the planners Bancroft’s recent filing makes it clear that we recommend the redevelopment process move forward and take consideration of redevelopment zone off the table and bring it back before the board and process should include some discussion of providing affordable housing opportunities on the site. Mr. Borden stated overall there are two choices at this point: (1) wait for Bancroft to act, or (2) continue with our own prudent planning process. He stated the commissioners unanimously voted to restart the redevelopment process. Mr. Borden additionally commented on open space and the Redevelopment Act. Ms. Kitchen remarked about Bancroft standing and builder remedy. She feels that the sooner the board acts the better it will be. Mr. Lundgren commented that at present there is a non self imposed moratorium. There are no application pending. He further stated redevelopment is in process and that the borough just took it off the table as a courtesy to Bancroft. Board discussion on the “Determination of Need Study”. Mr. Johnson commented that the study was what was actually tabled.
A special meeting is needed to be scheduled. Ms. Kitchen made a motion to untable the redevelopment plan. Mr. Harrison seconded the motion. Vote unanimous – Un-TABLED.
Mr. Johnson remarked the board will listen to the applications and afterwards will discuss the visioning process and updates.
BUSINESS SIGN APPLICATIONS:
BSA # 06-02 The Body Shop Chiropractic & Sports Rehabilitation, 13 Tanner Street, the applicant is requesting a six square foot sign where a one and a half square foot sign is permitted. Applicant not present. Ms. Wondrasch summarized the HPC’s recommendations. She stated the applicant wants to put a sign up to appeal to foot traffic on Tanner Street. He can not put a sign in front because there is not grass only concrete which could easily be confused with the right of way. The applicant asks for a 2 x 3 ft sign to be hung on the building. Ms. Wondrasch stated the sign would be simply stated only with the name of the business.
Ms. Kitchen made a motion to approve application as submitted. Mr. Rauschenberger seconded the motion. Vote – unanimously . APPROVED
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICATIONS:
HPC # 06-02 Tara Maganzini & Ted Kramer, 122 Centre Street. Mr. Kramer appeared. Ms. Marini stepped down from this application. HPC report summarized. Remove existing shed and replace on same footprint, addition, new vinyl windows and multi panel French doors, roof asphalt shingles. HPC request the siding for addition to match existing. Applicant is to submit a sample of the proposed siding to the Historic Preservation Consultant for review and approval. HPC recommended two over two pair double hung windows be installed in the addition facing the driveway rather then the awning windows proposed. HPC also recommended that new wood windows be installed and that in time all the existing side vinyl windows be replaced with wood.
HPC # 06-02 All exterior windows casing and trim will be wood. Ms. Wondrasch commented. Applicant agrees with all the recommendations. Ms. Wondrasch remarked HPC laid out a plan for the homeowner to help with future plans. Mr. Harrison made a motion to approve application as recommended by the HPC. Mr. Borden seconded the motion. VOTE unanimous – APPROVED.
HPC # 06-04 Richard Leonetti, 117 East Park Avenue. HPC report summarized. Applicant appeared. Application is to construct a small addition to the east side of the existing house and a one car garage on the west side. All new windows would be wood 6 over 6, all casings and trim would be wood as well siding. HPC recommended approval with the conditions the shed dormer to the right of the house should be change to a gable roof and the dormer to the left of the house should be move slightly so not so close to the eve. Mr. Leonetti agreed to HPC recommendation. Board comments. Mr. Harrison made a motion approve application w/conditions. Mr., Rauschenberger seconded the motion. Mr. Bucci commented about application and applicant. VOTE unanimous – APPROVED.
HPC # 06-03 Haddonfield Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road. Ms. Rizzuto and Mr. Harrison stepped down for this application because they are both members of the church. Mr. Borden discussed his relationship with the church but not a member. Mr. Lieberman stepped down he is a neighbor to the church. Frank Wiesnieski, Esq. and Mr. Cameron McTavish, Architect appeared. Mr. Wiesnieski summarized the proposed work and the need for the addition. Mr. Wiesnieski remarked on the HPC recommendation. HPC recommended cast stone band extend across the entire brick colonnade and the portion of the building above the colonnade will be stucco. Mr. Borden made a motion to approve w/conditions. Ms. Marini seconded the motion. Board discussion. Mr. Chelotti commented about the rear parking lot. Mr. Alberto remarked about details. Mr. Borden questioned the Mr. McTavish about the parking lot. Ms. Wondrasch commented about the drawings and proportions.
HPC # 06-03 Continued. Mr. McTavish further commented about the decisions made in the application. VOTE unanimously. APPROVED.
Mr. Johnson commented about a small committee discussion on the handling of site plan applications.
Mr. Lieberman updated the board on the visioning process. Mr. Lieberman commented about a survey that will be published in the Haddonfield Sun for all to comment on. Mr. Johnson questioned if the meetings going to be an interactive meeting. Mr. Alberto commented about a little parking study of the downtown, public spaces versus private spaces. Mr. Alberto advised that the base map is done. Board discussion. Mr. Alberto advised the board of discussions with Mr. Chelotti, Mr. Schwab, the Mayor, and the Garden Club in regards to the plaza at Kings Court. The Garden Club has given a wish list of ideas. Mr. Alberto is going to put together a concept plan then there will be conversation of the cost. Board discussion.
Meeting Adjourned.
Next Meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2006
Transcribed and Typed by:
Anne C. Frey,
Recording Secretary
Approved by:
Steven P. Walko
Community Dev. Officer
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