Chairperson, Lillian Burry, called the Colts Neck Architectural Review Committee to order at 5:30 p.m. She read the following statement: “In accordance with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law – Chapter 21, P.L. 1975 public notice of this meeting was provided in accordance with the Annual Notice procedures (C10: 4-28 of said Act).”

ROLL CALL INDICATED:
PRESENT: Mesdames Burry, Joline, Hager, and Messrs. Kilbride and Rodetsky
ABSENT: Messrs. Stuart
ALSO PRESENT: Mesdames Buck

Mrs. Peggy Joline made a motion to approve the minutes from the February 26,
2002 meeting and this was seconded by Mrs. Ann Hager.

PLANNING BOARD UPDATE
Mrs. Lillian Burry advised the committee members that the Ron Rose application asked for a postponement until sometime in April. The surrounding neighbors have cape style houses and they feel the building in not proportioned to the neighborhood. The building is 21/2 stories high. Mrs. Lillian Burry advised the neighbors that we are not endorsing the prospect; however the plan, if taken out of context, is very attractive.

NEW BUSINESS
Mrs. Lillian Burry showed site plans and a visual of what the Commerce Bank will look like. The location of the bank is on the corner of Route 34 and Route 537. The committee members do not like the structure or color of the building. The committee members are of the opinion that the environmental committee should investigate the land for toxins. Mrs. Peggy Joline stated: “ These plans should not be reviewed without thorough investigation of DEP of the land because of the past junk yard.” The committee members agreed with this idea.

Mrs. Lillian Burry showed plans for the Morello Properties, Block 31 Lot 25.02, for the signs and the light fixtures. The committee members recommend low-density lights that shine down. The signs will consist of carved wood, dark green in color with gold lettering. The committee members endorse the plans presented.

Mrs. Lillian Burry showed architectural plans for Consenzo property, Block 35.08 Lot 11.22. He is building an addition to the rear of the house. This addition is going to come off of the kitchen.
The building coverage with the addition is 6% where 5% is required. The committee members agreed with the plan. Mrs. Lillian Burry showed architectural plans for Martin property, Block 16 Lot 59. There is a setback variance needed for adding a covered masonry front porch. There will be a 1st and 2nd floor addition to the two bedroom Cape Cod. Mrs. Lillian Burry feels he is justified with what the construction he is doing instead of purchasing a new house. The committee members agree with the plans.

Mrs. Lillian Burry showed architectural plans for Levin/Meyer property, Block 33 Lot 16. The plans consist of a reconfiguration of a pre-existing lot. They are reconfiguring the lot so a tennis court can be put on the property. Lights around the tennis court are not permitted. The committee members have no objection to the plan.

Mrs. Lillian Burry showed plans for Barbara and Basile Nahas property, Block 1 Lots 80 and 83. The road is already in but it is blocked off. This is the final subdivision; the preliminary was approved. Mr. David Rodetsky wanted an explanation of why this is back in review if the road is already up. The committee members did not make a decision on this.

Mrs. Lillian Burry showed architectural plans for Kelly Design, Rolling Meadows, Block 44.01 Lot 9.05. The committee members feel samples of the siding should be shown because on the plan it states “siding is selective.” The plan does not give enough information regarding the materials. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 PM; Mrs. Peggy Joline moved the motion and this was seconded by Mrs. Ann Hager.

The next meeting will be held on April 23, 2002 at 5:30 PM at Town Hall.
Respectfully submitted,