REGULAR MEETING RAMSEY PLANNING BOARD MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON JULY 18, 2017 Chairman Weber called the regular meeting of the Ramsey Planning Board to order at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Hayward led the Pledge of Allegiance. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CHAIRMAN WEBER This meeting is being held in accordance with the Sunshine Law. Chairman Weber read the Open Public Meetings Law notice. MEMBERS PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Carey Mr. Cantor Mr. Torchin Mr. Hayward Mr. Iorio Ms. Cusick Alt. I Mr. Daul Alt. II Councilman Verdone Mayor Dillon Chairman Weber IN ATTENDANCE PRESENT ABSENT Mr. Whitaker, Board Atty. Mr. Vince, Acting Board Engineer Mrs. Lupo, Admin. Secretary 1
COMMENTS OF BOARD MEMBERS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the minutes of 06/20/17 was made by Mr. Hayward, seconded by Mr. Torchin. All eligible members voted in favor. Carried. CORRESPONDENCE - None COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC George Bumiller of 39 Lakeview Terrace commented about the procedure of the Master Plan Committee. ORDINANCES - None WAIVER APPLICATIONS Jahn Real Estate LLC 1 Station Plaza 400 sq. ft. Proposed Business: Real Estate Brokerage The office will be open 7 days a week, Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The number of employees is 6 F/T and the number of parking spaces is 2. Triangle Cleaners LLC 110 Triangle Plaza 2,000 sq. ft. Proposed Business: Dry Cleaners The store will be open 6 days a week, Monday through Friday 6:30 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. and Saturday 6:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The number of employees is 7 F/T and the number of parking spaces is 10. Ray s Barber Pole LLC 137 East Main Street 400 sq. ft. Proposed Business: Hair Salon The business will be open 5 days a week, Monday through Friday 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The number of employees is 1 F/T and the number of parking spaces is 2. Aydin Jewelry Mfg LLC 119 East Main Street 1,800 sq. ft. Proposed Business: Retail Jewelry Store The store will be open 5 days a week, Monday through Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. The number of employees is 2 F/T and the number of parking spaces is 9. 2
Proposed Business: Tenafly Imports LLC 628 Swan Street 4,400 sq. ft. Offices, Showroom and Warehousing of Cutlery & Cookware The business will be open 6 days a week, Monday through Saturday 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The number of employees is 5 F/T and the number of parking spaces is 13. A motion to approve the waivers, subject to the approval of the Construction Official, Board of Health and Fire Official, was made by Mr. Hayward, seconded by Mr. Carey. Roll Call: AYES: Mr. Carey, Mr. Torchin, Mr. Hayward Mr. Iorio, Ms. Cusick, Mr. Daul, Councilman Verdone, Mayor Dillon, Chairman Weber NAYES: Carried. ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Mr. Cantor PUBLIC HEARING: THEODORE D. CASSERA BLOCK 2601, LOT 51.02 156 SHADYSIDE ROAD Chairman Weber read a letter from Mr. Whitaker who confirmed that the applicant had noticed properly and the hearing could proceed. Ted Cassera of Cassera Associates, Fairfield, N.J. was sworn in and deemed an expert in engineering and appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Cassera said that he s the father of the owners of the property and will be building the house located at 156 Shadyside, Block 2601, Lot 51.02. Mr. Cassera presented Exhibit A-1, Soil Movement, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan with the revision date of 06/22/17. Mr. Cassera said that the property was recently subdivided into two (2) lots forming Lots 51.01 and 51.02. Prior to the subdivision the full lot consisted of a single family dwelling primarily on lot 51.01. This house has since been demolished. The house was built on a knoll in the 1950 s and some material from Lot 51.02 was pushed up to facilitate that knoll. Mr. Cassera said that Lot 51.02 has a dish shape that runs from Shadyside Road down into the property. Mr. Cassera said that they chose a curved shaped driveway to have a flatter driveway. Mr. Cassera said that the majority of the excavation would be generated from the driveway and from having a full basement. The remainder will be used to fill in the dish shape and to bring lot 51.02 to a closer grade of 51.01 and to overall level the property. The excess soil will be exported offsite. QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD Chairman Weber asked Mr. Cassera to explain the trees that are being removed. Mr. Cassera said that they are proposing to save as many trees as they can, unfortunately with the grade of the 3
property and the necessity to satisfy the height requirement, excavation will have to be done and the trees closer to the set back line can t be saved. Chairman Weber asked Mr. Cassera to explain the widening of Shadyside Road. Mr. Cassera said that this is a responsibility of Bryce Construction. Mr. Carey asked Mr. Cassera if they have received approval from the Shade Tree Commission. Mr. Cassera said that they will be meeting with them on Thursday. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC - None COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC - None A motion to approve the application as stated below was made by Mr. Carey, seconded by Ms. Cusick. For the construction of a new house, driveway and grading purpose to cut 1,411 cubic yards of soil and fill 560 cubic yards. There will be a surplus of 851 cubic yards, which will be exported from the site. Roll Call: AYES: Mr. Carey, Mr. Torchin, Mr. Hayward Mr. Iorio, Ms. Cusick, Mr. Daul, Councilman Verdone, Mayor Dillon, Chairman Weber NAYES: Carried. ABSTAIN: ABSENT: Mr. Cantor PUBLIC HEARING: PORVEN REAL ESTATE, INC. D/B/A PORCELANOSA BLOCK 5012, LOT 1 600 ROUTE 17 NORTH Chairman Weber read a letter from Mr. Whitaker who confirmed that the applicant had noticed properly and the hearing could proceed. James E. Jaworski, Esq. of Wells, Jaworski & Liebman, LLP, 12 Route 17 North, Paramus, N.J. appeared on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Jaworski said that the applicant is proposing to enlarge the existing building. Mr. Jaworski said that the retail space of the facility is not expanding. They are enlarging the office space by approximately 6,500 sf which is located in the Borough of Ramsey and the warehouse space which is located entirely in the Borough of Upper Saddle River. Mr. Jaworski said that the applicant is proposing three (3) variances. They are for a 40 rear yard variance in Upper Saddle River where 0 feet exist, for a building height of 37.5 where 35 is permitted and for 143 parking spaces where 434 parking spaces are required in Ramsey. Mr. Jaworski said that the applicant would accept a deed restriction as a condition of approval for any potential purchaser to be aware that there are limitations associated with this building that would not be circumvented without demolition of a substantial portion of the 4
building. Mr. Jaworski said that should dissolve any potential detrimental impacts that might be associated with this site. Mr. Jaworski presented the following exhibits: A-1, NJDOT Letter of No Interest dated 05/31/17 A-2, Site Plan, 13 sheets with a revision date of 06/12/17 PB-1, Dave Hals Review letter dated 07/06/17 A-4, Parking Study dated 03/30/17 TESTIMONY OF AL LAPATKA, P.E. Alexander J. Lapatka of Lapatka Associates, Inc., 12 Route 17 North, Paramus, N.J., was sworn in and deemed a professional in civil engineering. Mr. Lapatka described the existing conditions. Mr. Lapatka said that there are 110 existing parking spaces. Parking exists on three sides of the building. Mr. Lapatka said that his office has done a traffic study during the highest peak hour. Mr. Lapatka said that at 1:30 p.m. during the week,78 parking spaces were being used which represented office, warehouse and retail workers and any visitors to the site, leaving 32 spaces available for parking. Parking demand on Saturday is much less than during the week. Mr. Carey asked Mr. Jaworski how many employees in total are there. Mr. Jaworski said that there are 3 in the retail, 35 in the office and 20 in the warehouse, which includes 2 shifts of 10 employees. Mr. Weber asked Mr. Lapatka where the vans in the rear park. Mr. Lapatka said he doesn t know, but spaces are being added to the front of the building. Mr. Weber asked Mr. Lapatka if there are fire lanes in the front of the building. Mr. Lapatka said he doesn t know. Mr. Lapatka described the drainage system that is part of the Upper Saddle River application. Mr. Lapatka said that the greenery requirement for Ramsey has been met. If the future parking was constructed in Ramsey, they will be at 30.3% landscaped area and if future parking was not constructed in Ramsey, they will be at 34.5% landscaped area where 30% is required. Mr. Lapatka said that they are extending the cul-de-sac about 30 and therefore need to extend the existing sanitary sewers in the street slightly on the Upper Saddle River lot. Mr. Lapatka said that some of the existing light poles in the front of the building will be moved slightly. Mr. Lapatka said that they are applying for a soil moving permit. They are proposing a total soil movement in Ramsey of 958 cubic yards, a cut of 317 cubic yards and a fill of 641 cubic yards. They will be importing 324 cubic yards. Mr. Lapatka said that the grades are staying similar to what they are today in Ramsey. Mr. Lapatka said that they will comply with #14-#28 on Mr. Hals review letter dated 07/06/17. Chairman Weber said that the application will be carried to August 1, 2017. No new notices are required. Committee Reports: Subdivision Committee: Application Review Committee: Next Meeting: Thursday, July 27 2017, at 12:00 P.M. Finance Committee: Vouchers/Performance Bonds/Letter of Credit: Motion was made by Mr. Hayward seconded by Mr. Carey and was carried, to approve the 07/18/17 CONSENT RESOLUTION recommending to the Mayor & Council payment of vouchers. All eligible members voted in favor. Carried. Escrow Release: Quick Chek - $469,124.00 Block 5504, Lot 3&4 A motion to release the escrow was made by Mr. Hayward, seconded by Mr. Carey. A roll-call vote indicated unanimous approval of those present in the room. Carried. 5
Master Plan & Zoning Committee: Mr. Carey said that the Master Plan Committee has had preliminary meetings with our Professional Planner, Mr. Burgis of Burgis Associates. He also attended a meeting earlier in the year where he proposed a revised plan. The Master Plan will include the following elements: Land Use, Community Facilities, Traffic Circulation & Transportation, Conservation and Housing. Conservation was covered extensively in the 2011 Environmental Resource Inventory and Mr. Carey recommends to the Board that we remand the ERI back to the Environmental Commission for any reviews and updates. Mr. Carey said that when the draft is ready, there will be at least 2 public meetings to review the draft and to solicit input from the community. Mr. Carey said that the current Master Plan is posted on the Borough Website. Procedures Committee: Capital Improvement & Public Lands: RESOLUTION Councilman Verdone said that the Mayor & Council has prepared a Resolution which would establish and adopt a Complete Streets Policy. Any detail would be included as part of the Master Plan. A motion that the Board recommend to the Mayor & Council the Complete Street Ordinance as written was made by Mr. Carey, seconded by Mr. Torchin. A roll-call vote indicated unanimous approval of those present in the room. Carried. NEW BUSINESS Regency Park Condominium, Block 4202, Lot 1; 450 Island Road Mr. Vince said that the applicant is proposing to construct a recycling shed and by doing so they will be encroaching on existing parking spaces. Four (4) new parking spaces are proposed at the northwest corner of the southwest buildings. There is no change in the number of parking spaces for the complex. Mr. Vince said that it is recommended that the Board not require Site Plan approval for this proposal. A motion that the Board not require a Site Plan approval for this proposal was made by Mayor Dillon, seconded by Mr. Carey. A roll-call vote indicated unanimous approval of those present in the room. Carried. OLD BUSINESS - None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Mayor Dillon seconded by Mr. Carey to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:20 P.M. All in favor. Carried. 6