TOWNSHIP OF WALL

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL MEETING ROOM

DECEMBER 18, 2002

 

 

The Regular Meeting of the Wall Township Board of Adjustment was called to order by Chairman Clayton at 7:45 P.M.  Members present were Vice Chairman DeSarno, Wilma Morrissey, Ralph Addonizio, Dominick Cinelli, second alternate James Gray, Attorney Hirsch, Recording Secretary Betty Schinestuhl, Planning Coordinator Roberta Lang, Engineer Glenn Gerken, Planner Cheryl Bergalio and Reporter Arnone.

 

Attorney Hirsch announced that all requirements under the Open Public Meetings Act had been complied with for this meeting and read the purposes of the Board of Adjustment.

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

CASE #BA30-2002 – Date application complete:  August 21, 2002. 

 

APPLICANT: KAREN SHIBLA

 

PROPERTY: 2550 Ramshorn Drive, Block 892, Lot 111

 

RELIEF REQUESTED: Bulk Variance

 

Attorney Hirsch reviewed the file and stated the Board had jurisdiction to proceed. 

 

Sworn by Reporter Arnone:                        Karen Shibla

                                                            Gary Shibla

 

Mr. Shibla explained they are proposing to remove the existing porch and replace it with a garage and family room.  They will install new windows.  He said they do not have enough room on the side for the 10’ setback that is required.  They are proposing 5’.  He explained one of the surveys submitted show the existing site and the one that is proposed.   

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-1      Survey of proposed addition

 

Mr. Shibla said they have an 11’ setback on one side and that will be reduced to 5’ setback. 

 

Attorney Hirsch asked what is on the side of the addition.  Mr. Shibla said there is a house.  He said their setback is also 5’ – 6’.  He said it sets on the property like his does.  He said the front setback is the same.

 

Attorney Hirsch asked what is on the other side.  Mr. Shibla said a house which is 10’ from the property line.  He said that house is the same distance from the road as his house.


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Attorney Hirsch asked if there was any type of fencing or natural buffer between Mr. Shibla’s home and the home to the right.  Mr. Shibla said there is a row of trees and some small bushes.  He said they will not be removed.

 

Attorney Hirsch said your lot is undersized, are the adjoining lots the same.  Mr. Shibla said the lot on the left is 10,000 s.f., the lot to the right is the same.  He said the lot to the right looks like it was subdivided. 

 

Attorney Hirsch asked if the porch was being taken down.  Mr. Shibla said yes. 

 

Attorney Hirsch stated the applicant is going to remove the driveway along the side of the house and he is going to install a new driveway just in the front where the new garage will be.  Mr. Shibla said that is correct.

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked if Mr. Shibla was in the roofing and siding business.  She asked if he was going to do the work himself.  Mr. Shibla said he will do some of it himself.

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked if the adjoining property owners had any objections.  Mr. Shibla said no so far there have been no objections. 

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked about landscaping.  Mr. Shibla said it will be similar to what there is there now and some additional.

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked if the new driveway will be wider.  Mr. Shibla said about 4’.

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked if the garage will be used for storage and asked what size will the garage be.  Mr. Shibla said there will be some storage and it will be a 1½ car garage.

 

The application was open and closed to the public.

 

Mr. Cinelli moved to approve the application as presented.  Mrs. Morrissey seconded the motion. 

 

Attorney Hirsch said the engineer’s report shows a grading plan needs to be submitted.  Mr. Gerken said that will be taken care at building permit time.

 

The motion was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.  (Mrs. Morrissey, Messrs. Cinelli, Addonizio, Gray and Mrs. DeSarno voted yes.)

 

CASE #BA24-2001 – Date application complete: October 30, 2001

 

APPLICANT: PROCTOR B. JR. & NANCY R. BAKER

 

PROPERTY: 2404 Tiltons Corner Road, Block 806, Lot 7, OR-5 zone

 

RELIEF REQUESTED:  Extension of time

 

Sworn by Reporter Arnone:                        Proctor Baker


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Mr. Baker said he is applying for an extension of time.  He said he gave everything to his attorney on time but he was unable to present it to the town. 

 

Attorney Hirsch asked if he was requesting a 180 day extension.  Mr. Baker said yes.  He said he now has everything together.

 

Attorney Hirsch said on February 7, 2002 a minor subdivision was approved.  He said the time to perfect that approval was 90 days.  He said the time expired in August, 2002.

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked why Mr. Baker’s attorney was not able to file the necessary documents on time.  Mr. Baker said he cannot answer that.  He said his attorney is not here tonight.  Mr. Gray asked if he was still his attorney.  Mr. Baker said no. 

 

The application was open and closed to the public.

 

Mr. Addonizio moved to approve an extension for 180 days. 

 

Attorney Hirsch explained this extension has to be filed with the Monmouth County Clerks’ office.  This extension will bring you to around February 2003.  This extension starts when the last one expired.

 

Mr. Gray seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.  (Messrs. Addonizio, Gray, Mrs. Morrissey, Mr. Cinelli and Mrs. DeSarno voted yes.)

 

CARRIED APPLICATION

 

CASE #BA29-2002 – Date application complete: August 14, 2002.  Carried from November 6, 2002

 

APPLICANT: BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

 

PROPERTY: Route 71 & 18th Avenue, Block 12, Lots 1, 2 & 3, HB-20 zone

 

RELIEF REQUESTED: Bulk, Use, Site

 

Philip E. San Filippo, Esq. appeared for the applicant.

 

Attorney Hirsch explained two members were not at the last meeting.  Mr. Cinelli said he read the transcript.  Mrs. DeSarno said she did not finish reading the transcript.

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-4            Updated site plan, sheet 4, dated November 22, 2002

A-5      Site section, Route 71 to Camp Meetinghouse, dated November 17, 2002

A-6      Building front and rear elevation

A-7      North and south side elevation

A-8      East and south elevation of the canopy


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Attorney San Filippo stated the Board accepted Mr. Spalt’s credentials as an engineer at the last meeting.

 

Mr. Spalt, previously sworn, gave his credentials as a planner.  Attorney San Filippo said he will not use Mr. Spalt as an expert planner.

 

Mr. Spalt handed the Board a reduced copy of A-4. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt to outline the improvements that are being proposed.  Mr. Spalt said the project has been reduced.  There are now six dispenser islands instead of ten.  The canopy is also being modified. 

 

Mr. Spalt said two 9 s.f. helios logos on the north and east faces of the canopy are being proposed.  He said the logos will face traffic on Route 71 and also on 18th Avenue.  These signs are for identification purposes.

 

Mr. Spalt said a concrete mat will be constructed to surround the gas pumps.  The dimensions of the mat will match those of the canopy. 

 

Mr. Spalt said the free-standing signs will conform to township requirements.  He said they will measure 49.37 s.f.  They will be 15’ tall and be setback 10’ from the road.  Mr. Spalt said he does not see any negative impact because of the signs. 

 

Mr. Spalt said two kiosks for employees will be located under the canopy.

 

Mr. Spalt said there will be access on 18th Avenue and Route 71.  This was designed with County and NJDOT requirements. 

 

Mr. Spalt explained the trash enclosure will be 10’ X 10’.  It will match the color of the building.  It will be located in the front yard.

 

Mr. Spalt explained five new aerial lights will be installed on site.  There will be one fixture at each of the two driveways, one will be north of the store, the fourth will be to the south of the canopy and the last will be along the Route 71 frontage.  They will be designed to direct light downward.

 

Mr. Spalt said there will be three underground, double-wall, fiberglass storage tanks.  Each tank will hold 12,000 gallons for a total of 36,000 gallons.  They will be located under an 8” thick concrete mat at the front of the property on Route 71.

 

Mr. Spalt said there are 32 parking spaces proposed as required by ordinance, two will be handicapped spaces.  They will be located along the front of the building. 

 

Mr. Spalt said automatic vacuum and air for filling tires will be located at the southeast corner. 


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Mr. Spalt said a BP Connect legend sign will be located over the entrance to the store.  He said that sign was reduced.  It will be 3 s.f.  That was also reduced.

 

Mr. Spalt said there is landscaping proposed throughout the site.  He said there will be screen plantings along Camp Meeting Street which is at the rear of the building. 

 

Mr. Spalt said the property is located in the HB-20 zone. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt if a gas station was permitted in the HB-20 zone.  Mr. Spalt said yes. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked if Mr. Spalt reviewed the sections of the ordinance regarding gas stations.  Mr. Spalt said yes. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt what way does the applicant comply with the ordinance.  Mr. Spalt said the applicant complies with 13 out of 15 conditions.  He said the two conditions they do not comply with are the building is located closer than 50’ from the property line.  The setback is 28.5’ where 50’ is required.  The other condition they do not comply with is lot coverage.  He said 10% is allowed and the applicant is proposing 11.1%.  He said the 11.1% has been reduced from the original application. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked about bulk standards.  Mr. Spalt said the applicant complies with 8 out of 10 standards.  He said a 50’ setback is required from Camp Meeting Street, 28.5’ is proposed.  The other standard the applicant does not comply with is the setback from 18th Avenue.

 

Attorney San Filippo asked about the setback for gas dispensers.  Mr. Spalt said the required setback is 30’ and the applicant complies.

 

Mr. Spalt stated there will be no access to the site from Camp Meeting Street.  The site will be screened.  He said the applicant is treating the property at Camp Meeting Street as a rear yard.  He said there will be no access by either drivers or pedestrians. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked about the rear setback.  Mr. Spalt said 30’ is required and the applicant is proposing 28.5”.  Mr. Spalt said this is an unusual lot, it has three frontages. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt if the public will be able to see this facility from Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Spalt said they are proposing extensive landscaping and screening.  They will not be able to see it.  Attorney San Filippo said this lot is large enough to accommodate the use. 

 

Mr. Spalt said three signs are proposed to be mounted on the building.  He said facing Route 71 there will be a BP Connect legend sign over the entrance to the store.  He said a 25 s.f. helios sign will be located on the northeast corner of the building.  He said the signs will be internally illuminated.


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Mr. Spalt said there will be extensive plantings between Camp Meeting Street and the building itself.

 

Attorney San Fillippo asked Mr. Spalt to explain why the signs are designed the way they are.  Mr. Spalt said because they are used for identification.  Attorney San Filippo asked if the applicant complied with the signage ordinance.  Mr. Spalt said yes.  The applicant is proposing 140 s.f. where 150 s.f. is allowed.

 

Mr. Spalt said they are proposing 32 parking spaces.  Attorney San Filippo said 10 spaces per 1,000 s.f. of building is required.   

 

Attorney San Filippo asked about the loading space.  Mr. Spalt said a loading space is not being proposed.  He said they will only accept deliveries of gas and the only other deliveries would be for the store.  He said most of deliveries will be made by step vans or panel trucks.  He said they can easily fit in a standard parking space. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt to go over the review letter from Glenn Gerken dated December 11, 2002.  Attorney Hirsch asked Mr. Spalt to just address the areas that the applicant cannot comply with. 

 

Mr. Spalt said two building mounted lights on the north and south sides of the building are being proposed.  He said they are a security feature.  He said they could be located on a pole but the building mounted fixtures are less intense and lower in height. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt to address the preliminary and final site plan. 

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-9      Photo of post and rail mesh fence

 

Mr. Spalt said a post and rail mesh fence is proposed around the detention basin.  He said the fence will keep trash out of the basin and keep anyone from climbing the fence.  The proposed fence is 48’.

 

Mr. Spalt said the overall height of the canopy is 19’ to the top.  The clearance will be 14’ 6”.  He said the height will accommodate a tractor trailer. 

 

Mr. Spalt said the applicant will comply with all Mr. Gerken’s suggestions under Utilities in his letter of December 11, 2002. 

 

Mr. Spalt said numbers 2, 3 and 4 under Stormwater Management have already been done.  Mr. Gerken agreed.

 

Mr. Spalt said he has already addressed the items under Landscaping and Lighting. 

 

Mr. Addonizio said his concern is that the lighting plan looks like a space ship taking off.  Mr. Spalt said they reduced the wattage.  Mr. Addonizio said it looks like more lighting.  He said Mr.


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Spalt said they reduced the lighting.  Mr. Spalt said the actual number of fixtures was increased.  Mr. Spalt said the lighting is modest.

 

Mr. Addonizio said what works on Route 1 in Edison definitely won’t work here in Wall. 

 

Attorney San Filippo asked Mr. Spalt if other service stations in Wall Township, along Route 35, have recessed fixtures.  Mr. Spalt said some do and some do not.  Attorney San Filippo asked what is the difference from the public’s view.  Mr. Spalt said if they are recessed fixtures you do not see the light source and there is less glare. 

 

Mr. Spalt said there are five pole lights 16’ in height and 400W being proposed.  He said there will be one at each driveway, one in the parking area, one at the south end of the canopy and one  at Route 71.  Mr. Spalt said the fixtures will direct forward.  They direct light forward away from the pole.  He said this type of lighting will keep the light away from Camp Meeting Street.  He said this light does not spill over and it will not extend across the street.

 

Attorney Hirsch asked what the hours of the gas station will be.  Attorney San Filippo said 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

 

Mr. Spalt said this is a very safe design.  It is very appropriate. 

 

Mr. Spalt said they will comply with Mr. Rizzitello’s letter of August 20, 2002.

 

Mr. Spalt went over Mr. Maczuga’s review letter of December 11, 2002. 

 

Mr. Spalt said there are five monitoring wells on the property.  He said three of those will remain, two will be relocated.  Attorney San Filippo said the environmental history of this property was submitted.  He said he will obtain an NFA from DEP.

 

Mr. Spalt said the vacuum will be located at the extreme southeast corner of the property.  Sidewalks will be put in along Route 71.

 

Mr. Spalt said a rendering of the building and canopy will be provided. 

 

Mr. Spalt said they will comply with all of the items under Landscaping Plan. 

 

Mr. Spalt said they received an approval letter from Monmouth County Planning Board.  He said they will resubmit new plans.  He said DOT approval is pending.  He said they will comply with the remaining items under Recommendations.

 

9:17 the Board recessed.

 

9:35 the meeting resumed

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-10    Two photos of a BP gas station – one taken at night and one taking during the day


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Attorney San Filippo said the canopy in the photo is similar to the one proposed in Wall.  Mr. Spalt said it is very similar.  He said this photo has the same number of fixtures.  He said the free standing sign is to the right.  He said only the actual information is illuminated.

 

Mr. Addonizio said at the last meeting there was testimony given regarding the strip at the top of the canopy.  He asked if that is going to light up.  Mr. Spalt said just the light green strip.

 

Mr. Addonizio said at the last meeting there was also testimony given regarding the signage on the pumps.  He said he did not see any diagrams regarding this.  He asked Mr. Spalt to talk about that.  Mr. Spalt said he has a photo of the dispenser with signage.

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-11    Photo of typical dispenser

 

Mr. Addonizio asked if there would be any items sold at the pumps.  Mr. Spalt said just gasoline.  Mr. Addonizio said he sees a Coke dispenser in the photo.  Mr. Spalt said that is not proposed but it would be up to the manager. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked if the symbol on the pump was included in the total signage.  Mr. Spalt said the signs on the pump were not included in his calculations.  He said they could be eliminated.  It is not necessary. 

 

Mr. Addonizio said the whole pump is a sign.  Attorney San Filippo said most gas stations are color coded.  He said he does not think the color should be considered signage.  He said maybe the name but not the color.

 

Mr. Addonizio said there are 12 logos and 12 Aamco signs.  Mr. Spalt said that is correct. 

 

Mr. Addonizio said there is a sign advertising bagels.  Mr. Addonizio said if this application is  approved in the resolution it would state no selling or advertising at the pumps. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked what type of maintenance plan is proposed regarding the fence.  He said every four or five years you have to do something with them.  Mr. Spalt said that would be an operation issue.  He said they could use treated wood, PVC or vinyl.

 

Mr. Addonizio asked if the fence could be seen from Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Spalt said it would be screened but you would be able to make it out.  Mr. Addonizio said on the plan there is a portion of Camp Meeting Street that would not be screened.  Mr. Spalt said they would continue to buffer along Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Addonizio said this is not estetically pleasing.

 

Mr. Addonizio asked what kind of filters for oil and other debris is being proposed to keep it out of the water supply.  Mr. Spalt said a filtration device will separate the debris and sediment.  Mr. Addonizio asked where will the debris and sediment go.  Mr. Spalt said the filtration device will


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have to be cleaned out every few months.  He said the applicant has a contract with a maintenance company.  He said they are effective units.  Mr. Addonizio asked how successful are they at separating oil.  Mr. Spalt said in the high 80’s.  He said this system is the best thing around. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked a question about safety.  He said he has seen on the television about the static electricity causing explosions at gas stations.  He asked what safety measures has the applicant taken to avoid this.  Mr. Spalt said New Jersey requires all gas stations to implement vapor recovery systems.  He explained vapor is what ignites.  He said when a gas tank is filled the liquid displaces the vapor which when released into the air ignites. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked what type of food will be made at this store.  Mr. Spalt said some sandwich making.  They are not cooking.  He said the sandwiches will be like sandwiches from a deli.  He said they will heat things in a microwave.  There will be no ranges that require venting.

 

Mr. Addonizio asked how the mechanics will be shielded.  Mr. Spalt said they will be screened by metal panels.  Mr. Addonizio said doesn’t metal echo.  Mr. Spalt said it is more than a piece of metal. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked why BP thinks this is a good location.  He said there are five or so stations near by.  Mr. Spalt said he is not qualified to answer that.  He said it is on a highway and at a traffic light.

 

Mr. Addonizio asked about the tables inside the store.  Mr. Spalt said there will be three small high top tables with two stools each. 

 

Mr. Addonizio asked if there would be any signage on the windows.  Mr. Spalt said no. 

 

Mr. Gray said there are 32 parking spaces.  There are 12 places to get gas and only three employees.  Mr. Spalt said there will be two – three employees inside and three outside.  He said there would be, maybe, a total of six employees.

 

Mr. Gray said he went to see the gas station on Route 1 in Edison.  He asked if there are any others that are similar.  Mr. Spalt said there is one on Route 130 in New Brunswick.  Mr. Gray asked if there were any others.  Mr. Spalt said Jefferson Avenue in North Bergen.

 

Mrs. DeSarno said there is an opening on Camp Meeting Street, why.  Mr. Spalt said the applicant is putting a continuous buffer there. 

 

Mrs. DeSarno asked about the circumference of the trees.  Mr. Spalt said 2½ - 3” at planting. 

Mr. Gerken said they are more than the minimum size required.

 

Mr. Addonizio asked Mr. Gerken, regarding the trees they will be planting now, how many years will it take for the back of the property to be shielded.  Mr. Gerken said he did not know.  He said deciduous trees are not going to buffer anything, shrubs and evergreens will give good screening.


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Mrs. Morrissey asked about the Brinkerhoff report.  She said it states on three different dates 800 tons of soil was removed.  Attorney San Filippo said the soil was removed because it was contaminated.  He said DEP requires that it be backfilled with clean dirt. 

 

Mrs. Morrissey asked if DEP supplies CEA designation.  Attorney San Filippo said yes.  Brinkerhoff has to monitor those levels making sure they keep decreasing.  He said the levels have come down because the contaminated soil has been removed.  He said when DEP is satisfied that the levels are below their standards then they will state no further action is required.

 

The application was open to the public.

 

Bill Hurley stated he was not notified abut the meeting this time or last time.  He said he is concerned about traffic.  Attorney Hirsch said the applicant will be producing a traffic engineer. 

 

Mr. Hurley said he is concerned about drainage.  He said they have problems now.  He said there are problems from the corner going to the stream toward Spring Lake.  He asked how is it going to be repaired.  Mr. Spalt said DOT is requiring the applicant to repair the drainage.  Mr. Gerken said the State started to repair the drainage problem.  The work order stopped.  They are reactivating the program.  The State is going to repair it.

 

Mr. Hurley asked if there would be an access on Elm Street.  Mr. Spalt said no.

 

Mr. Hurley asked what is the distance from the driveway to Elm Street.  Mr. Spalt said about 32’ from curb to curb.

 

Mr. Hurley asked what the width of a tractor trailer is.  Mr. Spalt said 7½ - 8’ wide and 35’ – 60’ in length. 

 

Attorney San Filippo said a traffic expert is going to testify.

 

Margaret Chas, 1026 6th Avenue, asked how the gas station on Route 35, Wall and the one on Main Street, Asbury Park compares to the one being proposed.  Mr. Spalt said there are major differences.  Those gas stations were pre-existing Amoco stations.  They were converted to BP stations.  The one proposed on Route 71 will be a state of the art facility.  It will be a new structure.  Ms. Chas asked if Mr. Spalt could compare the size and lighting to the one on Route 35.  Mr. Spalt said it is smaller in size.  It is on a smaller lot.  It is located closer to the road.

 

Ms. Chas asked about lighting.  Mr. Spalt said the lighting is generally similar.

 

Ms. Chas asked Mr. Spalt if he was familiar with the station in Asbury Park.  Mr. Spalt said no.

 

William Everett, 1815 Camp Meeting Street, asked about the fence on Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Spalt said there will be no fence on Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Spalt said there will be no access from Camp Meeting Street. 

 

Mr. Everett asked what type of fuel will the station pump.  Mr. Spalt said gasoline only.  Mr. Everett asked about diesel.  Mr. Spalt said no diesel. 


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Mr. Everett asked if BP was going to assume responsibility for the underground storage tanks for ongoing treatment such as filtering.  Mr. Spalt said yes, upon purchase of the property.  He said at this point it is the property owners responsibility.  He said that would transfer with ownership.

 

Linda Knust, 908 18th Avenue, asked what consideration was being given to her side of 18th Avenue.  She said she has heard quite a bit of testimony regarding Camp Meeting Street.  She would like to know what they are going to do to buffer the site from 18th Avenue.  She said lighting will face the homes along 18th Avenue.  Mr. Spalt said a continuous evergreen hedge will be planted near the parking area.  Several shade trees will also be planted.  Mr. Spalt said as far as lighting is concerned it will be directed away from 18th Avenue. 

 

Ms. Knust said the station will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  She said the headlights will be aiming right at her house.  Mr. Spalt said that 18th Avenue residents may see headlights as cars enter and leave the station.

 

William Johnson, 1801 Camp Meeting Street, stated his house is located right in the back of the proposed gas station.  Mr. Johnson said he has a two story house.  He asked if he is looking out his rooms upstairs will he see the lights.  He asked if the lights will be shining in his windows.  Mr. Spalt said they will definitely not shine in the windows.  He said there is no lighting at the rear of the building.  He said there will be extensive buffering.  Mr. Spalt said they have no intention of lighting up Camp Meeting Street. 

 

Mr. Johnson asked where the dumpsters would be located.  Mr. Spalt said to the south of the building.  Mr. Johnson asked how far would that be from his home.  Mr. Spalt said he did not know.  Mr. Spalt said the house at the southwest corner is approximately 600’ from the trash enclosure.  Mr. Johnson asked what would be going into the dumpster.  Mr. Spalt said cardboard, paper wrappers, soda cans, etc.  Mr. Johnson said there could be an odor problem.  Mr. Spalt said it is unlikely due to the expected frequency of pick-ups. 

 

Mr. Johnson asked if they would be leaving the trees on Camp Meeting Street.  Mr. Spalt said yes and they are adding trees.  Mr. Johnson said what about in the winter time when the leaves fall.  Mr. Spalt said they would maintain a four season buffer.  Mr. Johnson asked how high the trees would be.  Mr. Spalt said 6’ – 7’ at the time of planting.  Mr. Johnson asked how long would it take for them to grow taller than his house.  Mr. Spalt said they grow about 1’ a year. 

 

Mr. Johnson asked what direction would the vehicles be coming in off of Route 71.  Mr. Spalt said they would be facing into the site.  Mr. Johnson said that would be in the direction of his house.  Mr. Spalt said the headlights would never reach to Mr. Johnson’s house.

 

Mr. Johnson asked about the loudness of the vacuums.  Mr. Spalt said that would be discussed at another time.

 

Mr. Johnson asked about the traffic.  Mr. Spalt said that would be discussed at another time.

 

Mr. Johnson asked if Mr. Spalt believed his property value would go down because of this station.  Attorney Hirsch said Mr. Spalt cannot answer that.


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Muriel Melando, 915 6th Avenue, asked when are you going to have the garbage picked up.  Is it going to be 5:00 A.M.?  Mr. Spalt said pick-up will be arranged with a private company.

 

Chairman Clayton said this application will be carried to February 19, 2003.

 

Attorney Hirsch said no further noticing is required.

 

RESOLUTIONS TO BE MEMORIALIZED:

 

HEATHER VANSAGHI – BA#16-2002

Block 145, Lot 19                                                                    Cinelli/Addonizio

 

SUSAN HARTER – BA#24-2002

Block 831, Lot 72                                                                    Morrissey/Gray

 

MINUTRES TO BE ADOPTED: Mr. Gray moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meetings and Workshop Meetings of November 6, 2002, November 13, 2002 and December 4, 2002.  Mr. Addonizio seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 P.M. 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

                                                                       

 

                                                                        Betty Schinestuhl

                                                                        Recording Secretary