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 LAND USE BOARD MEETING MINUTES - OCTOBER 3, 2005
 
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MINUTES
OXFORD TOWNSHIP
LAND USE BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 3, 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,
Mr. Rosenberg, Ms. Accetturo, Ms. Ciaburri, Mr. Dresser
Members Absent: Mr. Cratch, Mr. Calabrese
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 September 12, 2005 meeting
was made by Mr. Dresser, seconded by Ms. Accetturo, Vote: Dresser, Accetturo,
Ischinger, Yeager, Smorzaniuk, Rosenberg, Ciaburri – Ayes, 0 – Nay, Lazorisak –
Abstained, motion carried.

ZONING OFFICER’S REPORT: September zoning report.
The September zoning report will be reviewed at the November 14, 2005 meeting.

COMPLETENESS ITEMS:
1. Phillip & Donna Martin – Completeness review for a Variance application
For Block 2, Lot 13.01 located at 200A Jonestown Road. The applicant
proposed replacing an existing mobile home with the construction of
a two story single family home. Engineer M. Finelli reviewed his report
dated October 3, 2005. Mr. Finelli recommended the applicant embellish
their application with additional zoning information, the variances requested
should be shown, utility service shown and establish relief. Mr. Finelli
suggested the applicant stop in his office and discuss the additional
information required further. A motion to deem the application incomplete
per the Engineer’s report of October 3, 2005 was made by Mayor Lazorisak,
seconded by Ms. Smorzaniuk, all ayes motion carried.

DISCUSSION & PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
1. Vernon Pensyl – Public Hearing for a Variance application
for Block 24, Lots 30 & 35 located at 175 Belvidere Avenue.
The applicant did not appear and no action was taken on this application.

2. Wall Street Partners LLC/ Samir Elbassiouny – Public Hearing for a Site
Plan and Minor Subdivision application with Variance relief for Block 6,
Lot 4 located on Wall Street.
The applicant was represented by Attorney Michael Lavery and Engineer
Richard Pelizzoni. Engineer M. Finelli recommended the application be
deemed complete and the applicant resolve some of the issues prior to
the public hearing. A motion to deem the application complete per the
Engineer’s report of October 3, 2005 was made by Mr. Ischinger,
seconded by Mr. Rosenberg, all ayes motion carried. This application
will be heard without further notice required on November 14, 2005.

3. Organic Aggregates, Inc. – Public Hearing for a Preliminary Site Plan
application for Block 26, Lot 87 located on Quarry Road. Board member
Dr. Yeager stepped down for the application.
The applicant was represented by Attorney Donald Morrow and Engineer
Theodore Bayer. Chairman Ischinger stated the information had not
been delivered to Mr. Finelli until Friday and there was not adequate
time for Mr. Finelli to review the information.
Engineer M. Finelli stated there was not adequate time for a report.
Attorney M. Garofalo stated the Board would support Mr. Finelli’s
decision and carry the application until the November 14, 2005 meeting
without further notice being required. A motion to carry the application
was made by Mayor Lazorisak, seconded by Mr. Ischinger, all ayes
motion carried. Dr. Yeager returned to the Board at this time.

4. John & Jacqueline Edmonds – Public Hearing for a Minor Subdivision
application with Variance relief for Block 24, Lot 63 located at 111 Belvidere
Ave.,Oxford NJ. The applicant was represented by Attorney Mary Iazzetta
and Engineer Pamela Matthews. Attorney M. Iazzetta stated the applicant
proposed to subdivide the main lot 63 into two lots and would be building
a ranch home on the new lot. Attorney M. Garofalo swore in Engineer
Pamela Matthews, Ms. Matthews and applicant Mr. J. Edmonds.
Ms. Matthews addressed issues brought up by Engineer M. Finelli’s
initial technical review, pg. 5 - Ms. Matthews addressed the additional
right of way with Warren County Engineers. Ms. Matthews stated every
effort was made to purchase additional property a letter was provided by
the adjacent property owners Mr. & Mrs. Tayburn. Ms. Matthews stated
the applicants have agreed to relocate their shed as requested.
Ms. Matthews stated there were no wetlands within the vicinity.
Ms. Matthews stated a new site triangle was provided in the plans per the
County standards. Mayor Lazorisak stated the Township committee has
been splitting the unnamed alleys with the property owners as they come up.
Engineer M. Finelli stated most of the lot should go back to lot 70. Mayor
Lazorisak asked if the alley was dedicated would it help the application.
Engineer M. Finelli stated this would probably not help the application.
Mr. Finelli stated the site easement is as much a county call as a township
call. Ms. Matthews stated the driveway would be removed from Zulauf and
the one from Belvidere would be utilized. Ms. Matthews stated spot elevations
and drywells have been added to the plans as requested, and there would
be no water or sewer hook ups for the basement. Ms. Matthews stated the
well and sewer services have been shown and all utilities have been shown.
Approval boxes have been added and all items in the letter were provided as
well. Attorney M. Garofalo reviewed the conditions for approval and reminded
the applicant of the developer’s fee ordinance.
A motion to grant variance relief was made by Mayor Lazorisak
seconded by Ms. Accetturo, all ayes motion carried. A motion to grant
Minor Subdivision approval was made by Ms. Smorzaniuk, seconded by
Mr. Ischinger, all ayes, motion carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comment was offered.

MAYOR’S REPORT:
* Closing on the Quinzel property next week.
* Hissim property much further along then Quinzel.
* Hired environmentalists to satisfy NJ DEP for active recreation requirement.
* State supplied funding, NOA still required.
* Contract negotiated and approved for Covanta, 20- year agreement.
* 200k contribution for the Mt. Pisquah ball fields, go ahead for plans granted.

VOUCHERS:
A motion to approve vouchers presented was made by Mr. Rosenberg, seconded by
Ms. Accetturo, all ayes motion carried.

ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 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 LUB

 
 
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