Planning Board Meeting Notes

Upper Freehold Township Planning Board March 22, 2016 Regular Meeting

Members Present: Mr. Faber, Mr. Rosenbauer, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Raynor, Mr. Ferrier, Mr. Mele, Mr. Stern and Mayor Moslowski, Excused Absences: Mrs. Dorey, Mr. Doherty and Mr. Freiberger. Others Present: Mrs. Babbitt, Land Use Administrator, Mr. Kalwinsky, Attorney and Glenn Gerken, Engineer.

Roll call vote was taken, flag salute, and compliance statement read.

Motion was offered by Jim Rosenbauer, seconded by John Mele to approve the February 11, 2016 minutes and motion carried.

Dave Perlman/Perl Acres I-Phase I and II, Block 27, Lots 28 and 29, #88-29-Amended Final Major Subdivision was presented. Although not required, proof of service and publication was deemed in order by Matt Kalwinsky, Attorney. Jeff Ferrier and Mayor Moslowski recused themselves on this application.

The Attorney for the applicant, Ken Pape explained to the board that they are seeking an amended final to create sections so that this development can be built in sections rather than 55 lots at once. He reiterated that they had received approval before for an amended final for storm water updates and footbridge, but now, no changes are being contemplated to the plan, just to sectionalize. He also pointed out that Monmouth County now has ownership of Sharon Station Road and they met with County on March 10 th along with our Engineer and Attorney to ascertain the necessary changes needed along the frontage of this subdivision. These changes will be made on the plans and re-submitted so the applicant will be able to obtain final Monmouth County Planning Board approval (minor in nature to show County work to be done on this road and modifications to the piping that extends into the detention basins).

Engineer Renee Anstiss, Maser Consulting, was sworn in as well as Glenn Gerken. Two exhibits were marked-maps A1 and A2 showing the phasing plans and overall dimensions of this subdivision. She stated the location, and that Doctors Creek traverses this property and also showed JCP&L easement. The property is currently farmed. She explained the 3 detention basins and that they can stand alone. Discussion followed as to maintenance responsibilities of the basins and setting up of a homeowners association and it was agreed that the individual lot owner would own the basins but the drainage easement which encumbered the basin and its outfalls would be granted to both the Township of Upper Freehold and the Homeowners Association. Dave Perlman agreed to comply with Mr. Gerken’s report of March 17, 2016.

Discussion then followed in regard to the existing irrigation pond on the property and whether or not it is considered a Dam. Dave Perlman was sworn in and he indicated that he is on the April agenda of the Monmouth County Planning Board and that they have talked about the mechanisms to fix this. Dave Perlman stated he is trying to cut the pipe

of 3 down to lower the water level to fix this situation. John Mele stated that if it was considered a Dam that a homeowner’s association would have to be responsible for (not the County) and he further stated that he had spoken with Kevin Nugent in County Engineering. Ultimately Dave Perlman agreed to comply with whatever is ultimately agreed upon, but at issue tonight with other board members, is that there is nothing in writing from the County.

Public Comment:

Stanley Moslowski: He thought it was a good point that was brought up to keep the pond for fire department usage; but he also said that the County never mentioned this pond/Dam issue to his knowledge.

No further comments, closed to public.

Motion was offered by John Mele, seconded by Dave Holmes to grant this amended final approval for Perl Acres I subject to all testimony provided tonight, County approval and compliance with Engineer’s report dated 3/17/16. Roll call vote showed unanimous approval.

Jeff Ferrier and Mayor Moslowski returned to the Board.

Motion was offered by Richard Stern, seconded by Jim Rosenbauer to adopt the Ronald Taft, #05-5 extension resolution and roll call vote showed unanimous approval with the exception of John Mele who abstained.

Motion was offered by Dave Holmes, seconded by Richard Stern to adopt the Campanella minor resolution, #16-3, and roll call vote showed unanimous approval.

Motion was offered by John Mele, seconded by Jeff Ferrier to refund escrows (per the attached list), pending search, and roll call vote showed unanimous approval.

Section 26 Review-Zoning Map Amendments, Ordinance 277-16. This was presented to the Board for discussion as to compliance with our master plan. There was confusion as to what the changes were to the Zoning Map; Susan Babbitt indicated that the changes were correction in nature to comply with ordinances previously adopted, although not completely sure what they were, that was the case with Glenn Gerken as well and he indicated that Pat Jeffery (who is the Township Engineer) had been working on changes to the Zoning Map, but he didn’t know specifics. Board members noted various concerns or omissions, etc. and ultimately motion was offered by Jeff Ferrier, seconded by David Holmes that this Ordinance/Zoning Map was inconsistent with Master Plan (Section 26 Review) and roll call vote showed unanimous approval. NOTE: subsequent to this meeting, Pat Jeffery, clarified that this zoning map was simply to re-create the existing map to make it more legible. It is based upon conformance to zoning ordinances which are currently in place.

of 3 After other brief discussion, the motion was offered, seconded and unanimously approved to adjourn.

Susan H. Babbitt, Land Use Administrator