Land Use Board Meeting Minutes 11/19/2018

FREDON TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

November 19, 2018

MEMBERS PRESENT:         Boland, Boyle, Conklin, Lazzaro, Prommel, Richardson, and Smith

MEMBERS ABSENT:            Andrews, Benes, Erb, Holenstein, Rome, and Wilcox

ALSO PRESENT:                  Mr. David Simmons, P.E.                                      

Mr. Boland called the meeting to order at 7:35 P. M. with the statement that this meeting is in compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Public Law 1975, Chapter 231, Sections 4 and 13, as advertised by Annual Notice.  If the applicant is a partnership or corporation, an attorney must represent it.  No new applications will be heard after

10:00 P. M.  No new testimony will be heard after 11:00 P. M.

Mr. Boland invited all present to participate in the salute to the flag.

MINUTES

Mr. Richardson moved acceptance of the minutes for the September 17, 2018 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Lazzaro second.  Roll call vote: In favor: Lazzaro, Smith, Conklin, and Boland.  Opposed: None.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE

As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS

Southway/Stonehedge Growers, LLC Application #517-2018 Block 1801 Lot 8 “C” Variance

Mr. Lazzaro motioned to approve the Resolution for a “C” Variance to install a solar array as decided upon by the board at the September 17, 2018 meeting.  Mr. Richardson second.  Roll call vote: In favor: Lazzaro, Smith, Conklin, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

ADJOURNED CASES

None

HEARING OF NEW CASES

Schaberg Application #518-2018 Block 1401 Lots 1.06 and 1.09 Lot Line Adjustment

In the absence of Mr. Aaroe, Mr. Simmons swore in Mr. George Schaberg and Mrs. Margaret Schaberg (owners), and Mr. Daniel Kent of Delaware Valley Associates. Mr. Kent came forward with an overview of the project. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Schaberg are under contract to purchase 2.477 acres from Block 1401, Lot 1.09 and annex it to their property, Block 1401, Lot 1.06.

Mr. Simmons reviewed his report dated October 23, 2018, for completeness. Mr. Simmons stated that when he wrote his report there was an issue with a shed on Lot 1.09. The shed has been removed, therefore a variance is not needed. Mr. Simmons recommended approval of the proposed waivers. Mr. Simmons determined the application to be complete with the proposed waivers.

Mr. Lazzaro made a motion to grant the proposed waivers as stated in Mr. Simmons report. Mr. Richardson second. Roll call vote: In favor: Lazzaro, Prommel, Richardson, Smith, Boyle, Conklin, Boland.   Opposed: None.    So moved.

Mr. Kent stated that they have not received a report from the Sussex County Planning Board yet. Mr. Lazzaro commented that he believes the application went through without any complications, and he will follow-up on it.

Mr. Boland opened the meeting up to the public. No comment. The meeting was closed to the public.

Mr. Richardson made a motion to approve the application pending County approval. Ms. Prommel second. Roll call vote: In favor: Lazzaro, Prommel, Richardson, Smith, Boyle, Conklin, and Boland.  Opposed: None.  So moved.

OTHER BUSINESS

Ordinance 2018-06 – Amend Chapter 245 – Fees Schedule

A discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment to the fee schedule.  The application fees have not changed, and the escrow fees have been increased to better reflect the actual cost.  Mr. Smith made a motion to approve the proposed fee schedule. Mr. Boyle second. Roll call vote: In favor: Lazzaro, Prommel, Richardson, Smith, Boyle, Conklin, and Boland.  Opposed: None. So moved.

LIAISON REPORTS

Environmental Committee

No meeting. No Report

Township Committee

Mr. Smith reported that the Fredon School Board Elections have been moved back to April. Mr. Richardson commented on changes in the Road Department. Mr. Matt Lambert has been put in charge of the road department on a probationary period due to the resignation of Mr. Joseph Moore. Mr. Richardson stated that he was very pleased with Mr. Lambert’s  performance during the recent snow storm and is confident that he is ready for the additional responsibility.

There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made to adjourn at 8:00 P. M.  All in favor.  So moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Carlson

Land Use Board Secretary