Leonia Planning Board

Minutes

Wednesday September 22, 2010

Borough Annex

7:30 pm

Members present: Chairman Bevacqua, Mr. Baron, Mr. Chung, Councilman Hawkins, Mayor Heveran, Mr. Pacicco, Mr. Russell, Mr. Petti, Mr. Puzzo

Members absent: Ms. Lieblich, Mrs. Norgaard

Also present: Mr. Lodato (substituting for Alampi), Mr. Costa, Mrs. Evans, Mr. Peters, Mrs. Schuster

Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm

Roll call, salute to the flag, announcement of proper notice of meeting

Minutes:

Motion to approve minutes of August 25th: Mr. Baron Second: Councilman Hawkins Motion passes

Continued Applications:

File#2010-9 Kap Son Yi, 133 Fort Lee Road Richard Hubschman, attorney for the applicant addressed the Board. He called Allnde Matos to testify as the architect for the applicant. Mr. Matos referred to the revised plans that had been distributed to the Board before the meeting. Marked as evidence was:

A4: revised plans dated 9/13/10.

The revisions show that an elevator will now be installed. A green elements list was submitted. Separate dumpsters will be provided for the construction materials.

Mr. Hubschman addressed the letter written by the Fire Prevention Department and stated on record that they will comply with the requests in the letter. Matthew Neuls from Hubschman Engineering was sworn in and gave testimony. He described the location of the elevator that will be installed in the first floor lobby. The actual size of the lobby has been reduced in size. Mr. Hubschman stated on record that they will address and comply with Mr. Costa’s concerns.

The size of the dumpster has been reduced and will be relocated to face the parking lot. Trash pickup will be before 8:00 am. Bollards will be installed. Mr. Neuls described the lighting depicted on sheet four as well as the water service and landscaping. The drainage pipes have been changed from plastic to iron and the driveway will now feature pavers. The streetscape must match what is existing on Broad Avenue. The applicant was reminded that a maintenance form must be completed. The Board had continued concerns about the landscaping and wants to see more greenery. They will work with Mr. Costa on the landscaping.

The meeting was open to the public. No one came forward. The public portion of the meeting was then closed. There was a Board discussion. The parking fund is still being investigated.

Motion to approve: Mr. Russell Second: Councilman Hawkins Passed by a vote of 6 yes (Bevacqua, Baron, Chung, Hawkins, Petti, Russell) 0 no

DELICIA DELI, 316 Broad Avenue Mr. Pacicco and Mr. Baron rescued themselves from this case. Charles Lange, Attorney for the applicant addressed the Board. There was a discussion about the number of signs the business has on the building.

Mr. Lange requested a two year extension that would begin on February 1st, 2010. The applicant would have this time to make the bathroom ADA compliant. They agreed that if a claim or litigation is made by a third party they would comply immediately.

Motion to approve: Councilman Hawkins Second: Mr. Russell Passed by a vote of: 6 yes (Chung, Hawkins, Heveran, Russell, Petti, Puzzo) 0 no 1 abstained (Bevacqua)

The following members of the public spoke in favor of the application: Leah Roland 186 Crescent Avenue Barbara Mitrani 135 Longview New Applications:

File#2010-10 Wooree Insurance Agency, 321 Fort Lee Road Mr. Pacicco rescued himself from this case.

Jay Oh, business owner was sworn in and gave testimony. He is seeking a Chance of Occupancy. His business will occupy the lower level of the building. He stated that there will be two employees, including himself. There is rear parking and he will have four spaces. Mr. Oh was informed that he will need to see Mr. Peters regarding signage. The meeting was open to the public. No one came forward. The public portion of the meeting was then closed. There was a Board discussion.

Motion to approve: Mr. Petti Second: Mayor Heveran Passed by a vote of 8 yes (Bevacqua, Baron, Chung, Hawkins, Heveran, Russell, Petti, Puzzo) 0 no

File#2010-11 Chic Nails, 347 Broad Avenue Mr. Pacicco rescued himself from this case.

Peter Pulice, Architect for the applicant addressed the Board. He testified that the applicant has been in business for three years. They were proposing an additional two pedicure chairs to the four currently in existence in the salon. The newer chairs are hi-tech and are cleaner in terms of sterilization. The meeting was open to the public. No one came forward. The public portion of the meeting was then closed.

Motion to approve: Mayor Heveran Second: Mr. Petti Passed by a vote of 8 yes (Bevacqua, Baron, Chung, Hawkins, Heveran, Russell, Petti, Puzzo) 0 no

Board Business:

It was noted that the list of restrictions of the types of businesses allowed in the D district has been removed from the ordinance. Mayor Heveran will speak to the council about this omission.

The green building ordinance will be on the agenda of the Mayor and council

Motion to adjourn: Mr. Baron Second: Mr. Pacicco Meeting adjourned at 9:30pm

Respectfully submitted,

Tina Evans