Land Use Board Meeting Minutes August 21, 2023

FREDON TOWNSHIP LAND USE BOARD

August 21, 2023

MEMBERS PRESENT:      Andrews, Boland, Deitz, McCaffrey, and Passafaro

MEMBERS ABSENT:         Boyle, Conklin, Erb, Lazzaro, Prommel, Rome, and Wilcox

ALSO PRESENT:               Mr. David Brady, Esq

Mr. Boland called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 in The New Jersey Herald.  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. Glenn Deitz was sworn in as a re-appointed member of the Land Use Board by Mr. David Brady.

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

MINUTES

Mr. McCaffrey moved acceptance of the minutes for the July 17, 2023 meeting as posted and waived reading.  Mr. Passafaro second.  Roll call vote: In favor,  Passafaro, McCaffrey, Andrews, and Boland. Opposed: None.  So moved.

CORRESPONDENCE

As shown on the attached agenda.

RESOLUTIONS

None

CONTINUATION OF CASES

Khalil Alijla, LLC  Application #531-2023, Block 1402, Lot 2.01, Preliminary and Final Site Plan, Use Variance and Bulk Variance

Mr. Brady announced that this application is being carried to the September 18, 2023 without further notice.

HEARING OF NEW CASES

Betsy Dolinko  Application #532-2023, Block 1001, Lot 20, Bulk Variance

The applicant failed to show up at the meeting. Due to insufficient notice to property owners within 200 feet, Betsy Dolinko application #532-2023 was moved to the September 18, 2023 meeting, pending proper notice. Mr. Brady confirmed that the legal notice published in the NJ Herald was sufficient and will be preserved and carried to the September 18, 2023 meeting. Mr. Brady will send a letter to the applicant detailing the notice requirements needed to proceed with the application.

OTHER BUSINESS

None

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

LIAISON REPORTS

Township Committee

Mr. Deitz reported that the Township Committee is still in the discussion stage on a Bond ordinance for unfunded mandates. Mr. Boland asked the status of the Solar and In-law suite ordinances. Mr. Deitz stated that the Committee is planning to make some adjustments to the in-law suite ordinance before sending it back to the Land Use Board for review and approval.

Environmental Committee

No representation. No report.

There being no further business before the Board, a motion was made to adjourn at 7:12 P.M.  All in favor.  So moved.

Respectfully submitted,

Patricia Carlson

Land Use Board Secretary