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, Mayor Lazorisak, Mr. Cratch,
Mr. Calabrese, Mr. Dresser
Members Absent: Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Smorzaniuk, Ms. Accetturo, Ms. Ciaburri
Also Present: Engineer M. Finelli, Attorney M. Garofalo

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

MINUTES: A motion to approve the Minutes of the July 11, 2005 meeting was
Made by Mr. Ischinger, seconded by Dr. Yeager, all ayes motion carried.

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

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1. Jeff Hackett – Resolution for a Variance application for Block 24,
Lot 40 located at 205 Belvidere Ave., Oxford NJ. This application
was approved on July 11, 2005. A motion to approve the resolution
with the Engineer’s suggested changes was made by Dr. Yeager,
Seconded by Mr. Ischinger, Vote: Yeager, Ischinger, Cratch – Ayes,
0 – Nay, 0 – Abstain, motion carried.

2. Neil Campbell, Marilyn Layton, Jenny Bertoline – Request for an
Informal presentation for Block 24, Lot 47 & 48.01.
The applicants were represented by Engineer David Fantina.
Attorney M. Garofalo explained to the applicants this is an informal
presentation and nothing discussed is binding. Mr. Fantina stated the
lots being discussed were side by side lots on Snyder’s Lane and are
non-conforming due to size, the lots have the appropriate setbacks
for their zone. Mr. Fantana stated the only variance would be for
an undersized lot. Engineer M. Finelli asked if there was any analysis to
consider sewer, Mr. Fantana stated no, there is a distance of several 100ft.
from sewer. Mayor Lazorisak stated on one lot there is an 1890’s house
which was demolished and on the other lot there is just a foundation.
Engineer M. Finelli asked if the neighboring lot owners have been
approached regarding selling the applicants additional land. Attorney
M. Garofalo stated an attempt to purchase the land must be proven,
required efforts to sell or buy additional property to make the lot complying.
Mayor Lazorisk asked Mr. Calabrese if the firetrucks could fit up there,
Mr. Calabrese said yes, we have before. No further testimony was given.

3. Proposed Addition to the Oxford Township Volunteer Fire Station No. 39.
Board member, Fire chief Mr. Calabrese stepped down for the presentation.
Attorney M. Garofalo explained to the applicants this is an informal
presentation and nothing discussed is binding. Engineer M. Finelli stated
the presentation is in the initial stages of design development and was a
courtesy presentation. Fire member Mr. Dale Bulmer and Mr. Robert Austin
explained the proposed addition to the current fire house which would include a
clock tower 60”in diameter. Mr. Bulmer stated the clock tower is 35’ from the
base to the point on the top and is used on the interior for drying hoses. Engineer
M. Finelli asked if the current parking lot would be expanding, Mr. Bulmer said
no, only the building. Mr. Bulmer stated there would be a new meeting room
which may be rented out. Mayor Lazorisak suggested a buffering on the Rt. 31
side, Mr. Bulmer stated everything they have planted there so far has died
possibly due to road salt.
Chairman Ischinger suggested the Fire Co. talk to the Township regarding
Municipal approvals. The applicants may return in September.
Board member Mr. Calabrese returned to the Board at this time.

4. Review of Ordinance No. 2005- 10 regarding Site Plan waiver fees.
The Land Use Secretary will request fee schedules from area towns
to compare with prior to the September 12, 2005 meeting. The Board had
a brief discussion on improving the escrow reporting and collection.

PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment offered

MAYOR’S REPORT:
Mayor Lazorisak reported the negotiating for funding for the ball field was on
hold until the Township finalizes negotiation. Mayor Lazorisak also briefly
discussed the following:
* 25k grant to complete Engineering for the redevelopment site.
* The committee is reviewing ordinances for the downtown business zone.
* Ox-wall will be moving soon.
* Skylands bank is interested in a possible re-location of the bank.
* COAH certification by 12-20-05
* Grant application (TE grant) for parking lot.

ADJOURNMENT: 9: 15 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