MEETING OF June 3, 2002
MINUTES
Members
Present: Vincent Domidion, David Kostka, Mary Massey, Carol Goubeaud and Township
Committee Liaison Thomas Hennessey
Absent: John Vig, Anthony Wagar
Associates
Present: Marie Goubeaud, Diana Goubeaud and Gisela Anderl
Absent: Patricia Anderson and Shannon Merrigan
Mr. Domidion called the meeting to order at 8:07, 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 May 6, 2002 meeting were reviewed, discussed and approved with amendments.
Approval motion made by David Kostka and seconded by Mary Massey.
LIAISON REPORT
Mr. Hennessey advised that the new Code Enforcement Officer [CEO] has been hired
and begun working. He has been hired for a 19 hour work week. Mr. Hennessey
also proposed that the group commit to constructing a list of the GIS maps for
the CEO to use and familiarize himself with. No action was noted.
Mr. Kostka proposed the issue that the Township Ordinance needs to be reviewed
and proposed a change to the fine schedule. It was agreed by the group that
perhaps a cumulative/increasing type of fine would be more effective than a
flat fee fine. Mr. Hennessey advised that he would draft a memo to Township
Administrator Bob Bowden addressing this issue.
PLANNING BOARD
The following Planning Board Applications were discussed:
PB 579 Sorsby B 46/L1.15 Westbury Place
Counsel for the applicant was present to advise of the proposed changes to the
current plan in order to comply with unacceptable lot coverage issues. The lot
coverage of the original plan was at approximately 20%, and the changes have
reduced it to 17.4%. This is still over the ordinance requirements of 15%. Counsel
advised that she would resume discussions with the applicant in order to attempt
resolution of the issue and resubmit plans. The Commission agreed that as the
plans stand, it should be denied based on lot coverage.
PB 561 Ron Rose B30/L14 Rt. 537W
The plan was reviewed and it was agreed that no environmental issues are apparent.
Accordingly, a standard no comment form will be issued to the Planning Board
[copy attached].
PB 584 Sunoco Station B48/L38 Rt. 34 N
The plan was reviewed and it was agreed that no environmental issues are apparent.
Accordingly, a standard no comment form should issued to the Planning Board
[copy attached].
PB 585 Parisi B11/L1.09 Hillcrest Drive
The plan proposes a tennis court for the applicants property. The lot coverage
would be raised to 17.4% which exceeds the permissable 15%. The plan will be
denied based on lot coverage issues.
PB 586 Baker B5/L22.26 Rivers Edge Drive
The plan proposes a tennis court for the applicants property. Accordingly, a
standard no comment form should issued to the Planning Board [copy attached].
PB 587 Spalliero B16/L1.01 Cedar Drive
This plan presents numerous issues. A pond has been constructed on a conservation
easement. It appears that the pond and waterfall were installed without any
appropriate permits. It was proposed that the group walk the property, but no
date was set. Mr. Domidion will present a comment to the Planning Board. It
was also noted that this matter is before the NJDEP as well.
PB 588 Hoffman B22.06/L 3 & 3.01 Westgate Ct/ Montrose Road
This plan proposes a minor subdivision. It was agreed that there are no apparent
environmental issues. Accordingly, a standard no comment form will be issued
to the Planning Board [copy attached].
OLD BUSINESS
Watershed Management Group: Mr. Domidion advised that there has been a good
response to the hosting of a meeting for the group. Mr. Domidion scheduled a
tentative meeting for Thursday, June 13th. If confirmed the members of the Environmental
Commission will be notified. At the State level, this matter remains held up
due to NJDEP financial constraints.
Tree Ordinance: Mr. Domidion advised that he will meet with Rita Ruggieri, Chairperson
of the Colts Neck Shade Tree Commission and discuss the strategy for going forward.
It was also noted that the Borough of Rumson has just implemented a brand new
tree ordinance. The sub-group working on this matter will attempt to obtain
a copy of same.
Water Testing: Ms. C. Goubeaud reported on the water testing that took place
on 6/8/02. The phosphate levels had increased and the streams were quite turbid.
Higher phosphate levels occur with spring lawn fertilization.
CORRESPONDENCE
As a result of discussion regarding lot coverage on a number of the plans reviewed,
it was decided that Mr. Domidion would prepare a memo to the Planning Board
submitting that lot coverage issues need to be re-addressed. The group agreed
that the lot size in the AG zone should be revisited and perhaps reset to 4
acre lots. With no further business to conduct, on a motion by Mr. Kostka and
a second by Ms. C. Goubeaud, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30. The next scheduled
meeting is set for Monday July 1, 2002 at 8pm.
Submitted by,
Linda Law
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