MEETING OF MARCH 4, 2002
MINUTES
Members
Present: Vincent Domidion, Carol Goubeaud, David Kostka, Mary Massey, John
Vig, Anthony Wagar and Township Committee Liaison Thomas Hennessey,
Associates
Present: Marie Goubeaud, Diana Goubeaud, Gisela T. Anderl, Shannon Merrigan
Mr. Domidion called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m., reading the following
statement: “In accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meeting
Act, P.L. 1975, Chapter 231, public notice of this meeting has been provided
by publication of an annual notice in the Asbury Park Press and posting of this
notice on the bulletin board at town hall.”
Minutes of the February 4, 2002 meeting were reviewed and approved with minor
changes on a motion made by Mr. Kostka and a second by Ms. C. Goubeaud.
Further, Mr. Domidion distributed a brief set of minutes from the Leland Road
Public Meeting and same were approved on a motion by Mr. Kostka and a second
by Ms. Massey.
LIAISON REPORT
Mr. Hennessey reported that he had been on an outing with the Colts Neck Trail
Riders Club and been exposed to the need for trails in town. The problem of
crossing private properties and driveways is an issue faced by the club. He
discussed that perhaps multi-use trails would be a worthy investment. He agreed
that this issue needs to be addressed with the recreation board.
He also advised that the current Code Enforcement Officer has resigned effective
3/15/02. The Township Committee agreed that additional enforcement hours are
necessary, and thus is advertising for the position to be an 18 to 19 hour position
rather than an 8 to 9 hour.
Finally, Mr. Hennessey advised that the Township Committee had agreed the proposed
Environmental Commission budget of $1530 that was submitted.
PLANNING BOARD
The following Planning Board Application was discussed:
PB #532A Shadow Isle Country Club B 46 L 17.02
Mr. O’Neill, the Applicant, was present to discuss the issues surrounding
this matter. He gave a lengthy overview of the application. The main topic of
discussion was the Landscape Easements on five plots fronting to Leland Road.
Discussion about the definition of Landscape Easement ensued, and Mr. Domidion
read from the Colts Neck Codebook regarding same. There were also two residents
of Leland Road present, Mr. Wrenne and Mr. Travis. Both gave comment regarding
their concerns.
After lengthy discussion, the group agreed to make the following recommendations,
which Mr. Domidion will report to the Planning Board in an appropriate memorandum:
a) Within in the 75 foot Landscape Easement, the group agreed to permit removal
of only noxious growth [ie: green briar, oak, poison ivy] but that the leaves
on the ground are not to be disturbed as it would disturb the natural system.
b) Preservation of the large trees wherever possible outside the Landscape Easement
and the reconfiguration of the septic tanks in order that they were not within
the easement.
c) The lawn on lot five could be installed and maintained as lawn.
d) Finally, the 25 foot easement surrounding the cul-de-sac should be planted
with indigenous species.OLD BUSINESS
Shade Tree Ordinances: Ms. Massey distributed copies of a Shade Tree Ordinance
that exists in Manalapan. This example is based on the area of property rather
than setbacks from property lines. The group agreed to review it and table the
discussion until the April meeting. Likewise, the group is awaiting notes and
input from the Shade Tree Commission as they had previously been working on
something similar.
NEW BUSINESS
A new Planning Board Application was presented to the Group:
PB 561- Ron Rose Building; B 30/ L 14, 15
This plan recently submitted regarding the installation of an office building.
No apparent environmental issues, and therefore the Commission has no comment.
Group decided to have Linda issue the standard no comment form accordingly.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Vig advised that the website has been updated so that you can enter your
name for both the Environmental Commission and for Friends of the Library and
you would automatically be put on their mailing lists.Mr. Domidion advised that
correspondence from the ANJEC was received and that membership dues was required
if the group agreed to maintain its involvement. The group unanimously agreed
that it did and left it to Mr. Domidion to submit the names on the roster accordingly.
Lastly, Mr. Domidion advised that on Thursday, March 14, he will attend a Watershed
Management Seminar along with the Township Planner and he will report back to
the group.
With no further business to conduct, on a motion by Mr. A. Wagar and a second
by Ms. C. Goubeaud, the meeting adjourned at 10:35. The next scheduled meeting
is for Monday, April 1, 2002 at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda J. Law
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