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 LAND USE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 13, 2005
 
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MINUTES
OXFORD TOWNSHIP
LAND USE BOARD MEETING
JUNE 13, 2005

Chairman Ischinger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

ADEQUATE NOTICE was given as follows: Notice was sent to the Star
Gazette and Express Times. Notice was posted on the Municipal bulletin
Board in the Township Administration building in Oxford Township,
New Jersey, and notice was filed with the Township Clerk.

ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Mr. Ischinger, Dr. Yeager, Ms. Smorzaniuk, Mayor Lazorisak,
(7:35) Mr. Cratch, Mr. Calabrese, Ms. Ciaburri, Mr. Dresser
Members Absent: Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Accetturo
Also Present: Engineer M. Finelli, Attorney M. Garofalo

COMMUNICATIONS: A list was provided to the Land Use Board members.

MINUTES: A motion to approve the Minutes of the May 9, 2005 meeting was
made by Dr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Dresser, Vote: Yeager, Dresser, Ischinger,
Smorzaniuk, Cratch, Calabrese, Ciaburri – Ayes, 0 – Nay, 0 – Abstain, motion
carried.

ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT: May zoning report.
The zoning officer submitted his report for May 2005.
Five permits approved, one permit denied, multiple calls and questions.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. J. Hackett – Completeness for a Variance application for Block 24, Lot 40
located at 205 Belvidere Ave., Oxford NJ.
Engineer M. Finelli briefly reviewed and discussed Mr. Hackett’s application.
Mr. Finelli stated the application was in the R-80 zone and was an existing
under size lot. Mr. Finelli suggested the applicant check into the rear yard
set back measurements, and be deemed incomplete until the necessary changes
are made, notice and return in July. Mr. Hackett stated he would like to
replace the mobile home that was destroyed by fire with a single family home.
Mr. Hackett also stated he would provide photographs at his public hearing.
Mayor Lazorisak asked Mr. Hackett if anyone was living in the trailer.
Mr. Hackett stated the trailer was not livable and considered un-repairable.
A motion to deem the applicant incomplete was made by Mr. Ischinger,
Seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carries. This application
is scheduled for public hearing on July 11, 2005.

2. A. Accetturo - A Site Plan waiver application for Block 6, Lot 2.01located at 45
Wall St., Oxford NJ.
Mr. Accetturo stated the proposed location is the previous site of Kelly’s
Gift shop. Mr. Accetturo stated he would like to use the space for his
E-Bay business, which would be 90% office space and 10% retail.
Mr. Accetturo also stated there would be no change to the lighting and
and signage, no set hours and 0-1 employees.
Mayor Lazorisak stated that the building has been before the Board
twice in the last year. Chairman Ischinger reminded Mr. Accetturo
that all garbage must be enclosed.
Public Comment: none
The public hearing was closed at this time.
A motion to approve was made by Dr. Yeager, seconded by Mr. Ischinger,
all ayes motion carried.

3. S. Elbassiouny and J. Cicora - Informal presentation.
Mr. Elbassiouny briefly described for the Board his proposal for a
Daycare center next to the pizzeria on the main floor with apartments located on
the second floor. Engineer M. Finelli stated daycare centers must have a
State license and so much square footage per child including a play area.
Mr. Elbassiouny stated the center would provide daycare for eighty children,
ages infant through pre-k and include before and after school hours for school
age children as well. Mr. Elbassiouny stated his wife would be the licensed
operator. Mr. Finelli suggested the applicant hire an Engineer and file an
application which would include state requirements and also include the
application for a Minor Subdivision at that time to subdivide the pizzeria from
the main building. Mr. Elbassiouny stated he would be working with an Engineer
and Architect on the project. The Board briefly discussed possible parking
issues for the site.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mr. Angelo Accetturo asked who would count or audit the Popinko tonnage report.
Engineer M. Finelli suggested a mechanism to implement a system.

MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Lazorisak briefly discussed the following:
* Coachlight was deemed a brownsfield site and is still being pursued.
* Tilcom withdrew from the ball field situation, options are being reviewed.
* Land Use Board members review of the sign ordinance for the next meeting.

VOUCHERS:
A motion to approve vouchers submitted was made by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded
by Dr. Yeager, all ayes motion carried.



ADJOURNMENT: 8:25 p.m.
With no further business before the Board and no public comment offered the meeting
was adjourned.


Respectfully Submitted,

Margaret Housman, Secretary
Oxford Township Land Use Board

 
 
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