WALL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING

MUNICIPAL MEETING ROOM

MARCH 10, 2003

 

 

Chairman Braun called to order the regular meeting of the Wall Township Planning Board at 7:30 P.M.  Members present were Braun, Tobia, Thomson, Morris, Wilson, Luttman, Rible, Kiley, Attorney Rubino, Engineer Gerken, Planner Bergailo, Henry Ney, Planning Board Secretary Lang, Recording Secretary Betty Schinestuhl and Court Reporter Arnone.

 

Chairman Braun announced the meeting was being held in accordance with the “Sunshine Law” and a resolution adopted on January 13, 2003. 

 

SALUTE TO THE FLAG

 

Chairman Braun announced there are two matters on for this evening, Antiquity Farms and Christopher Stephen Enterprises.  The Monmouth will be carried to May 12, 2003.  Attorney Rubino said further noticing is required.

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

Deputy Mayor Thomson and Mr. Rible stepped down on this application.

 

ANTIQUITY FARMS – PB#1-2003 – 2302 – 2304 Ramshorn Drive, Block 831, Lots 17 & 73, R-30 zone.  Minor subdivision with variances.

 

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

 

C. Keith Henderson, Esq. appeared for the applicant.

 

Sworn by Reporter Arnone:                                    Glenn Gerken, Engineer

                                                                        Charles Linstrom, Engineer & Planner

                                                                        Robert Harms

 

Entered into evidence:

 

A-1            Jurisdictional Items

A-2      Minor Subdivision Plan prepared by Lindstrom, Diessner and Woodcock dated Jun3 4, 2002

A-3      Letter from Monmouth County Planning Board dated December 23, 2002

A-4      Letter from Monmouth County Board of Health

 

PB-1    Review letter from John Hoffmann, Township Planner, dated March 5, 2003

PB-2    Review letter from Glenn Gerken, Schoor DePalma, dated March 5, 2003


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Attorney Rubino said Mr. Gerken’s and Mr. Hoffmann’s letters both raise the issue if these two lots are merged.  They are not merged.

 

Attorney Henderson stated the property is located on block 831, lots 17 & 73.  It is located in the R-30 zone.  The applicant is asking approval for a minor subdivision to rearrange existing lot lines.  The lots will then be conforming. 

 

Charles Lindstrom, Engineer and Planner, gave his credentials which were accepted by the Board.

 

Mr. Lindstrom said the subdivision plot was prepared by his office.  The property consists of two lots.  Lot 73 is long and narrow.  Lot 17 is adjacent to it and has a house on it.  He said the property is unusually shaped.  He said if this is approved the lots will remain two lots. 

 

Attorney Henderson asked if any bulk variances were being requested.  Mr. Lindstrom said a width variance is required for the vacant lot.  It is 120.31’ where 125’ is required.  He said there is a very small deviation.  It is less than 5’.  There will be no negative criteria.  He said they are creating a second totally conforming lot.  There will be no impact on zoning.  There will be no detriment.  Both lots will meet area requirements. 

 

Chairman Braun asked about the existing fence.  Attorney Henderson said the fence, deck and shed will be removed. 

 

Mr. Lindstrom said they will comply with Mr. Gerken and Mr. Hoffmann’s review letters.  He said a waiver is requested from providing a 10,000’ perimeter map around the tract of land.  Mr. Lindstrom said if Mr. Hoffmann wants that we will provide it.  Mr. Gerken said he has no objection to that waiver.

 

Chairman Braun asked about the grading in the front.  Mr. Gerken said prior to getting a building permit they must submit a full grading plan.

 

The application was open to the public. 

 

Dennis Black, 2306 Ramshorn Drive, was sworn.  Mr. Black said he is the neighbor next door.  He said he looked at the map and was shocked.  He said what he sees are three houses and a cul-de-sac.  He asked the Board to guarantee that this is going to only be one house. 

 

Mr. Harms said he tried to contact Mr. Black several times.  He left a message with his wife.  He said Mr. Black was the only neighbor he did not speak with.  Mr. Harms said he plans on building one house and that is where he plans to spend the rest of his life. 

 

Attorney Rubino told Mr. Black we cannot prevent the applicant from selling the property and developing it.  He will have to meet land use regulations at that time. 

 

Mr. Black asked if this property could be subdivided into three or four lots.  Attorney Rubino said he can’t say that for a fact. 


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Mr. Black asked if a deed restriction could be put on the property.  Attorney Rubino said sometimes the Board makes the applicant file a deed restriction with the county.  We cannot restrict this.

 

The application was closed.

 

Chairman Braun asked where on the property Mr. Harms plans to build his house.  Mr. Harms said it will be in the back of the lot. 

 

Chairman Braun said we have to worry about the neighbors.  If you are going to build the house to the rear we must be sure you meet all the requirements.   

 

Attorney Rubino asked Mr. Harms if he would agree, as a condition of approval, that his house be no closer than 130’ from the rear property line.  Mr. Harms agreed. 

 

Ms. Wilson moved to approve the application for minor subdivision subject to payment of taxes and applicable assessments.  The applicant will comply with requirements of Monmouth County Planning Board and Monmouth County Board of Health.  The applicant will comply with review letters from Board Professionals.  The applicant will remove the wood deck and shed on lot 17.01.  The applicant must submit a grading plan prior to obtaining a building permit.  The applicant must obtain a street opening permit.  The existing fence on lot 17 be relocated to lot 17.01.  An easement be obtained regarding overhead utility wires.  The proposed house be built no closer than 130’ from lot 22.  Bulk variances are granted.  Waivers are granted.

 

Chairman Braun said the applicant will comply with Mr. Hoffmann’s letter except for the waiver. 

 

Mr. Harms, regarding the utility easement, said he would rather put the utilities underground.  Mr. Gerken agreed.

 

Mr. Luttman seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.  (Ms. Wilson, Messrs. Luttman, Kiley, Morris, Tobia and Braun voted yes.

 

Mr. Tobia stepped down on this application.  Deputy Mayor Thomson and Mr. Rible returned.

 

CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN ENTERPRISES - PB#23-2001 – Highway 34 and Holly Boulevard, Block 845, Lot 31, OP-10 zone.  Application deemed complete: June 5, 2001, amended March 11, 2002.  Carried from August 27, 2001, February 25, 2002, March 11, 2002, April 29, 2002, September 9, 2002, November 25, 2002, January 27, 2003 and February 24, 2003.

 

Mike Bruno Esq. appeared for the applicant.  Attorney Bruno filled in for Attorney Giunco.

 

Entered into evidence:

 

PB-27  Review of traffic impact study dated February 28, 2003


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PB-28  Noise review letter prepared by Schoor DePalma dated March 3, 2003

PB-29            Comments on Sound Level for River Edge Commons prepared by S. Ewing

 

A-46    River Edge Commons noise study prepared by Edward J. Potenta

 

Thomas Kelly, Esq. requested that there be a test of all the equipment on the roof so that it does not exceed the noise level.  He requested that the test be done before a CO is granted.  Chairman Braun said the testing will be part of the resolution and the report will go to Mr. Gerken’s office. 

 

Mr. Rea, previously sworn, said the applicant will re-stripe the southbound jug handle leading from Route 34 to Paynter’s Road to create a left and right turn lane.  This would be done subject to DOT approval.  Mr. Rae said the applicant, regarding the tree in the site triangle at Ramshorn Drive and Paynter’s Road, will either prune the tree or remove it to clear the site triangle. 

 

Chairman Braun said the Board would like all the underbrush cut first to see if the removal of the tree is necessary.  The applicant agreed.

 

Mr. Ney asked the applicant anything they send to DOT please also send to Schoor DePalma.

 

Henry Ney was sworn by Reporter Arnone. 

 

Mr. Ney said the applicant has responded to all our letters.  We agree with their report.  Everything was responded to positively.

 

Mr. Ney stated the reduction in square footage will result in acceptable levels of traffic on Paynter’s Road and Ramshorn Drive.

 

Attorney Mancuso thanked the Board and Professionals for their courtesy last week.  He said it was greatly appreciated.

 

Attorney Mancuso said he has only one witness. 

 

Attorney Rubino asked if Attorney Mancuso agreed with the noise report and asked if he had any objections.  Attorney Mancuso said no.

 

Chairman Braun stated the Board will hear from Attorney Mancuso’s witness.  This testimony will be relative to traffic only.  After testimony the public can ask questions.

 

Kenneth F. Wondrack was sworn by Reporter Arnone.

 

Attorney Mancuso handed the Board a copy of Mr. Wondrack’s resume.

 

Entered into evidence:

 

O-1            Kenneth F. Wondrack’s resume


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Mr. Wondrack gave his credentials.

 

Mr. Wondrack said he is a consultant for the Traffic Safety Institute at Rutgers University.  He said he was a New Jersey State Trooper for 32 years.  He said he has testified in court as a traffic safety expert.  Mr. Wondrack stated he took basic and advanced courses regarding traffic safety.  He taught traffic safety to other troopers.  He was a certified instructor at the Academy. 

 

Attorney Rubino asked if Mr. Wondrack testified in court regarding the issuance of a traffic summons.  He also asked if Mr. Wondrack testified before any other Boards as a traffic expert.  Mr. Wondrack said he testified three – four times in court as a traffic safety expert. 

 

Chairman Braun asked if while testifying as a traffic safety expert he criticized the road design.  Mr. Wondrack said if a number of accidents occur at the same intersection there may be a problem in the design of the road.

 

Chairman Braun said it is important that the Board sees where your expertise comes from.

 

Attorney Bruno said he would recognize Mr. Wondrack as a traffic safety expert but would object to any testimony regarding road design.

 

Chairman Braun said he is trying to understand the scope of what a traffic safety expert does.  Mr. Wondrack said he investigates the accidents and finds what is wrong and changes it.

 

Chairman Braun asked if there were 15 accidents at an intersection do you make the determination what is wrong or just bring in the information.  Do you identify the problem?  Mr. Wondrack said if it is an enforcement problem you can reduce the accidents with police enforcement, traffic signal, etc. 

 

Attorney Rubino said the Board would allow Mr. Wondrack to proceed with his testimony.

 

Mr. Kiley made a motion to accept Mr. Wondrack as a   traffic safety expert.  Mr. Rible seconded the motion and all members voted yes.

 

Attorney Mancuso asked Mr. Wondrack if he had a chance to observe Route 34/Paynters Road.  Mr. Wondrack said yes.  Attorney Mancuso asked Mr. Wondrack to describe what he observed.

 

Mr. Wondrack said during rush hours seven or eight cars line up at the intersection resulting in gridlock.  Nobody can get through the light.  Route 34N you cannot get over into the left lane to make a left turn.  If you are in that left lane and want to make a right you can’t do that.  Everything stops.  It also stops at the jug handle.  Mr. Wondrack said more importantly there will also be school buses which will add to the traffic.  This is without the shore traffic.  Mr. Wondrack also stated there would be gridlock because of Mike’s Deli.

 

Attorney Mancuso asked Mr. Wondrack if the intersection at Route 34 and Paynter’s Road is dangerous now.  Mr. Wondrack said yes.


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Mr. Wondrack said a study done by Rutgers Traffic Institute said 60% of Monmouth County residents work within the county, 10% travel to Middlesex County, 10% travel to New York City and 3.6% work in Ocean County.  Most people are going north.

 

Attorney Mancuso asked Mr. Wondrack if he understood 320 parking stalls will be at the site.  Mr. Wondrack said yes.

 

Attorney Mancuso asked Mr. Wondrack to describe the conditions of the intersection as it will be after construction of this project.  Mr. Wondrack said at Paynter’s Road and Route 34 the intersection will become a 10 to 11 vehicle rule as compared to a seven or eight vehicle rule now.

 

Chairman Braun asked if this study was done before or after the Route 70 cut off was closed.  Mr. Wondrack said he did the study in the last couple of months.

 

Deputy Mayor Thomson said the DOT is currently studying Route 34.  The studies will be done by September 2003.  He said once the study is done a game plan for all Route 34 intersections will be devised.

 

Mr. Wondrack said DOT does not care about the side roads.  They care about Route 34.  He said he doesn’t see them helping the situation.  The Police are there all the time.  To take on that much traffic in that area is going to be a problem. 

 

Attorney Bruno asked Mr. Wondrack if he performed traffic counts.  Mr. Wondrack said he counted cars going through a light.

 

Attorney Bruno asked how often he did the counts.  Mr. Wondrack said 10 – 12 times in the morning and evening. 

 

Attorney Bruno asked if Mr. Wondrack if he researched the number of accidents at the intersection.  Mr. Wondrack said he did not count the number of accidents.  He said he based his study on the congestion in the area.  He has no way of knowing what the accident rate will be.

 

Attorney Bruno said Mr. Wondrack could have reviewed the accident rate and made conclusions from that.  Mr. Wondrack said he would not do that. 

 

Attorney Bruno called Mr. Rae back to respond to Mr. Wondrack’s testimony.

 

Attorney Bruno asked Mr. Rae if he reviewed the accident rate along this intersection.  Mr. Rae said yes.  Mr. Rae said he reviewed four years of accident data which he received from the Police Department.  He said 29 accidents occurred over a period of four years.  That is an average of seven per year.  He said as an engineer he has to take a look at the accident rate.  Mr. Rae said according to the data there is less than one accident per every one million cars traveling through the area.  DOT has nine different types of highways.  Route 34 is a four lane highway.  This type of highway has the lowest rate of accidents.  Route 34/Paynters Road will not operate any less safely after the project is complete.  He said there is nothing inherently dangerous about this


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particular intersection. 

 

Mr. Rae said Route 34/Paynters Road is considered a level B.  He said he has looked at all standards from DOT.  This intersection is within those standards. 

 

Mr. Rae said the most common type of accident at this intersection is a rear end accident. 

 

Attorney Rubino said Mr. Wondrack indicated there may be some type of gridlock at this intersection, do you agree.  Mr. Rae said he does not agree.  Mr. Rae also stated he does not agree with Mr. Wondrack regarding Mike’s Deli.  He said when people are leaving after 4:00 P.M. Mike’s Deli is closed.  They are only open for breakfast and lunch.

 

Mr. Ney said there will be no traffic added to the jug handle itself.  There will be no impact at the jug handle.  He said during the morning people will be making a left turn in.  The volume is light.  There will be no gridlock. 

 

Chairman Braun asked Mr. Wondrack if a left and right ramp would benefit.  Mr. Wondrack said that would be great.

 

Captain Morris asked how the driveways going onto Paynter’s Road would operate.  Mr. Ney said the right turn is not an issue.  He said he did not see a problem.  He said the driveway may be blocked in the morning but not in the evening. 

 

Captain Morris asked if this driveway would operate at a level A.  Mr. Ney said yes. 

 

Chairman Braun asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak to please put their name on the list.

 

9:10 P.M. the Board recessed.

 

9:20 P.M. the meeting resumed.

 

Chairman Braun said there are approximately 15 names on the list.

 

The application was open to the public.

 

Tom Fletcher, 2382 Ramshorn Drive, was sworn.  Mr. Fletcher said he has three small children.  Traffic is ridiculous.  He said traffic at this intersection is a nightmare.  He said to even think this is going to work is beyond him.  He said traffic from Mike’s Deli backs up pass his driveway.  He said the real estate office and GMAC are expanding.  He said traffic is going to be worse.

 

Chairman Braun asked Mr. Fletcher if he was familiar with the project that was previously approved.  Mr. Fletcher said he was not.  He said people are going to start using Ramshorn Drive.  Accidents are going to be a problem. 


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Chairman Braun explained back in 1988 a major subdivision and site plan was approved.  He said the residential and commercial plans were approved.  If not for the recession in 1987 and 1988 the commercial portion probably would have been developed before the residential.  The Board prefers that the commercial property be built first so home buyers know exactly what they would be buying.  Chairman Braun said basically three air craft carriers were approved for that property.  The original approval was for a 90,000 s.f. building.  He said the Board and applicant have worked hard to make this building smaller.

 

Deputy Mayor Thomson said the Planning Board’s authority is based on the Master Plan.  The Master Plan sets standards.  The Planning Board is different from the Board of Adjustment.  The Planning Board applications are permitted to build the proposed project in a specific zone.  This site was approved for a 90,000 s.f. building.  It has been cut down to 60,000 s.f.  This site will have a commercial building. 

 

Mr. Fletcher said maybe something can be done with the side road.  He said there is going to be a terrible situation there.  Drainage is another problem.  That site is 25’ above his.  He asked what is going to happen when all the trees are taken down.  It will impact him.  The value of his house will drop dramatically.  He said he is going to have to move.  The traffic will be terrible.  He asked how he appeals this. 

 

Victor Ayers, 1590 Holly Boulevard, was sworn.  Mr. Ayers said he lives between Ramshorn Drive and Route 34.  He is closer to Ramshorn Drive.  He said neither he nor any of his neighbors are anti business.  He said they are struggling with the quality of life in the neighborhood.  He said there will be safety issues.  You cannot see over the hill.  The sun is always in your eyes.  He said they are trying to seek balance between safety and quality of life.  DOT does not care about side roads.  They care about Route 34.  Deputy Mayor Thomson said the Township Committee will take care of Holly Boulevard the same way they took care of Ridgewood Road. 

 

Mr. Ayers said a lot of neighbors have spent a lot of money in that neighborhood.  He said they are just looking for some type of compromise.  He said part of the Board’s job is to protect the neighborhood.

 

Chairman Braun asked what you think about the Planning Board not using Holly Boulevard.  Mr. Ayers said he applauds that.  He said he does not agree with the traffic expert.  It is going to bring a lot of traffic onto Ramshorn Drive.

 

Boris Krynyckyi, 1550 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Mr. Krynyckyi is concerned about the noise.  Noise can drive people crazy.  He said he has heard nothing about noise.  Chairman Braun said the Township has an ordinance that sets standards for allowable noise. 

 

Mr. Krynyckyi asked about snow removal and what time will garbage be picked up.  Mr. Wilcox, previously sworn, said he is very familiar with local laws and ordinances.  The garbage will be picked up during a normal working day.  They will come during non-peak hours.  Chairman Braun said not before 7:00 A.M.  Mr. Wilcox agreed.


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Mr. Krynyckyi said the site will have a canyon effect.  Attorney Rubino said all these buildings meet the town ordinance.  The buildings are one story.

 

Mr. Krynyckyi said you get the canyon effect with any solid structure.  Mr. McCarthy said if anything these buildings will buffer the noise from Route 34. 

 

Attorney Rubino said these are office buildings which are permitted in town.  They all conform. 

 

Chairman Braun said if this project exceeds the township noise ordinance then you can file a complaint with the township.

 

Mr. Ney said there is also a state noise ordinance they must comply with. 

 

Chairman Braun said, regarding snow, they need to plow.  They can plow anytime.

 

Mr. Krynyckyi asked about heating and air conditioning systems.  Chairman Braun said they must comply with the ordinance.  They are permitted to use anything that produces less noise than is allowed.

 

Tom Creegan, 1470 Holly Boulevard, was sworn.  Mr. Creegan said Mike’s Deli has a lot of people coming in and out for lunch.  You are going to have a lot of people walking across the street to Mike’s Deli.  Chairman Braun asked Mr. Gerken how far was it from the proposed building to Paynter’s Road.  Mr. Gerken said approximately 400’.  Chairman Braun said they are more likely to drive than walk.

 

Bob McGinnus, 1561 Holly Boulevard, was sworn.  Mr. McGinnus said Holly Boulevard is residential and is turning into an access road for Route 34.  He said the right turn onto Route 34 is a temporary solution.

 

Dr. Marie Bonbicino, 1515 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Dr. Bonbicino said there are approximately 35 children on that street.  The impact of the additional traffic near Laurel Court concerns her tremendously.  She said there was an accident involving a school bus from St. Catharine at the intersection of Route 34 and Paynter’s Road.  She said this affects her and several other neighbors. 

 

Dr. Bonbicino said her other concern is noise.  She asked what kind of sound barrier do you intend to put up.  Mr. Wilcox said we will conform to township ordinances.  The buffer is sufficient.  The trees will provide an additional sound barrier.

 

Dr. Bonbicino said once the trees are removed it will be setting up a direct line for noise onto Laurel Court.  She asked for some sort of barrier.

 

Dr. Bonbicino asked what happens in six to eight months when the traffic is horrific. 

 

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looking at the possibility of some major accidents. 

 

Frank Calabrese, 1530 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Mr. Calabrese said he is the President of Ramshorn Homeowners Association.  He said they talked about a fence surrounding the property adjacent to the residents.  He asked if anything was decided.  Mr. Wilcox said he doesn’t really recall.  Mr. Calabrese said a fence would stop the papers from blowing onto the resident’s property.  He said it would also help security.  He said the residents are very vulnerable to theft. 

 

Mr. Calabrese said lighting was also talked about.  He said the lighting toward the residents will have a tilt so no light will spill onto the residents.  Mr. Wilcox agreed.

 

Mr. Calabrese asked about the jug handle that is going to be connected to Route 70 and Ramshorn Drive.  He asked how that is going to affect this project.  Chairman Braun said the Board doesn’t know anything about that.  Mr. Calabrese said it is a Brielle issue.  The jug handle will be at the Zanowicz on Route 70. 

 

Pricilla Umstead, 2369 Birch Road, was sworn.  Ms. Umstead said there is a blind curve on Birch.  She asked if the speed limit on Ramshorn Drive can be lowered.

 

10:25 P.M. Captain Morris left the meeting.

 

Ms. Umstead said there are accidents at the Wall Towne Center.  She is very concerned about traffic. 

 

Chris Graft, 1521 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Mr. Graft said he is concerned about a few issues. 

 

Mr. Graft said he has safety concerns.  He has four children ranging from eight years old to one year old.  His house backs up to this project.  He cares about the safety of his children.  He can’t see why a fence couldn’t be put up. 

 

10:30 P.M.  Mr. Giunco arrived.

 

Mr. Wilcox said the reason he doesn’t agree to a fence is that there are a lot of trees and he assumes Mr. Graft wants the fence on his property.  There is a 75’ buffer.  He said he is not agreeing to a fence, maybe later.

 

Jane Wondrack, 1540 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Mrs. Wondrack said her property backs up to the project.  She purchased her house in 1986 and moved in in 1987.  She is concerned about the retaining wall and buffer.  Deputy Mayor Thomson said the buffer used to be 50’ now it is 75’.  Mrs. Wondrack asked why does there have to be a retaining wall.  She said she has a lot of trees and natural Mount Laurel.  How far into the buffer are the retaining walls going.  Chairman Braun said a lot of time was spent going over this.

 

10:35 P.M. Captain Morris returned.


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Mr. McCarthy, using A-35, showed the 75’ buffer line and where the retaining wall will be.  He said almost all of the trees will be kept.

 

Mrs. Wondrack asked how high the wall will be.  Mr. McCarthy said 9’ at its highest point.  You won’t see the wall.  It will be keystone type of block and earth tone in color.

 

Bill McCabe, 2108 Castleton Court, was sworn.  Mr. McCabe said he has lived in Wall 10 years.  This intersection has continually increased in traffic.  The traffic is heavy there all the time.  People coming out of Ramshorn have to deal with bad visuals.  The intersection needs attention.

 

Glen Snyder, 1560 Laurel Court, was sworn.  Mr. Snyder said a fence should be put up.  He said the Board does not see the traffic everyday.  Kids ride their bikes there.

 

Debby Gallo, 1530 Lakewood Road, was sworn.  Ms. Gallo is Vice President of the Association.  Ms. Gallo said she has lived on Lakewood Road for eight years.  She is concerned about the traffic.  She asked Mr. Wilcox to put up a fence. 

 

Ken Wondrack, previously sworn, said the intersection on Route 34 is a level B.  The driveway is level A.  Paynter’s Road is a level F.  Chairman Braun said Paynter’s Road is an E.

 

Mr. Fletcher, previously sworn, said the article about the Route 70 jug handle was in the newspaper.

 

The application was closed to the public.

 

Attorney Mancuso thanked the Board.  He said the Board has listened.  The applicant has done a good job making the project smaller.  There are some traffic problems in Wall.  They may get worse because of this project.  The DOT and Township Committee are looking at these intersections because of the traffic. 

 

Attorney Giunco said his client has changed many things.  He came back with a great design.  He lowered the elevation of the buildings.  DOT access permits have already been granted.  Attorney Giunco asked the Board to look favorably on this application and approve it.

 

11:05 P.M. the Board recessed.

 

11:22 P.M. the meeting resumed.

 

Chairman Braun explained during the break Captain Morris listened to the tape regarding the portion of the meeting he missed.

 

Mr. Luttman moved to approve the application for Preliminary and Final Site Plan subject to the payment of taxes and applicable assessments.  The applicant will comply with the requirements of Freehold Soil Conservation District, Monmouth County Planning Board and Monmouth County Board of Health.  The applicant will obtain approval from DEP and DOT.  The applicant will


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comply with Wall Township Affordable Housing Trust Fund and ADA requirements.  The applicant must obtain a tree removal permit.  The applicant shall submit application for Subtitle 1 of Title 39.  The applicant shall meet with the Wall Township Police Department prior to construction.  The applicant shall enhance residential buffering subject to Board Planner approval.  Refuse enclosures shall be landscaped with additional plantings.  Mechanicals must be screened.  Prior to CO the applicant shall meet with emergency personnel to review operation.  Basement shall be used for storage and mechanicals only.  Construction traffic shall not use Ramshorn Drive.  Exterior façade, design and color shall be approved by the Board Planner.  The basin along Holly Boulevard shall have additional landscaping subject to Board Planner approval.  Applicant shall provide a buffer maintenance plan subject to Board Engineer approval.  The applicant shall provide radio enhancement to the Wall Township Police Department.  Garbage pick up shall be between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.  The applicant shall apply to DOT to re-stripe the jug handle.  Trees at the site triangle shall be cleared to improve site triangle.  Waivers are granted.   Mr. Rible seconded the motion which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.  (Messrs. Luttman, Rible, Kiley, Morris, Thomson, Ms. Wilson and Mr. Braun voted yes.) 

 

Mr. Tobia returned to the meeting.

 

MINUTES TO BE APPROVED

 

Deputy Mayor Thomson moved to approve the minutes of the Regular and Workshop Meetings of February 24, 2003 and March 3, 2003.  Mr. Kiley seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.

 

RESOLUTION TO BE MEMORIALIZED:

 

CHARLES & JOYCE WILKINS – PB#33-2002

Block 826, Lot 13

 

Attorney Rubino noted that a special condition was inadvertently omitted regarding the applicant planting a single row of white pine, evergreens, Norway spruce and Leyland spruce along the rear property line. 

 

Attorney Rubino read the amended resolution including the omitted added special condition.

 

Deputy Mayor Thomson moved to adopt the resolution as amended.

 

Mr. Rible seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote. 

 

VINCENT & LAURA CAMPANILE – PB#36-2002

Block 70, Lot 29

 

Attorney Rubino read the resolution of approval.  Ms. Wilson moved to adopt the resolution as read.  Mr. Luttman seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.


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GORDON MEGILL – PB#38-2002

Block 930, Lot 46

 

Attorney Rubino read the resolution of approval.  Deputy Mayor Thomson moved to adopt the resolution as read.  Mr. Rible seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.

 

COMMERCIAL REALTY – PB#29-2002

Block 913, Lots 25 & 35

 

Attorney Rubino read the resolution of approval.  Mr. Tobia moved to adopt the resolution as read.  Deputy Mayor Thomson seconded the motion, which was unanimously approved by a roll call vote.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to adjourn the meeting at 11:32 P.M.

 

 

                                                                        Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                                                        Betty Schinestuhl

                                                                        Recording Secretary