BOROUGH OF PAULSBORO

LAND USE BOARD MINUTES

July 7, 2008

A regular meeting of the Land Use Board of the Borough of Paulsboro was called to order by the Chairman, Wayne Wurtz, on July 7, 2008 at approximately 7:00 p.m.

Open Public Meetings Act was read by John Alice, Esquire, Solicitor.

The Board saluted the flag with the Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call: Members present: Robert DeAngelo, Larry Haynes, Leon Manchester, Inez Nelson, James Salvatore, James Sharper, Alice Williams Wayne Wurtz and Phil Zimm.

Absent: John Burzichelli, Allen Gray, Rita Kelly, and James Scott.

Also present: John Alice, Solicitor; Charles Chellotti, PE, Board’s Engineer; and Marc Kamp, Zoning Officer

A motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by Inez Johnson, to accept the minutes of the meeting of June 2, 2008. Voice vote: All Ayes.

The Hearing for the application submitted by Venold Johnson, for a minor site plan for property known as Block 67, Lot 7 - 905 Delaware Street was continued to this meeting. The applicant, Venold Johnson, was sworn in and testified as follows:

1. He will be requesting waivers for landscaping, trash enclosure, floor plans and elevation drawings and bond requirements.

2. He will comply with the requirements regarding the downspout.

3. He has no plans to increase the existing lighting. There is a street light assigned to the property that he is billed for.

4. He testified there will be no change to the existing storm water management.

5. He will repair the sidewalk. He has a plan for stripping and paving of the parking area but that will be in the future. There is not a lot of room for parking behind the building.

6. He will work with the Board’s Engineer as to the parking area and he would like to pave the area but not yet – that would be sometime in the future.

7. As to the parking area, the Board indicated that there must be compliance with the ADA standards and the applicant indicated that there is a temporary handicap space and he will comply with the recommendations of the Board’s Engineer.

8. As to the request for a waiver of the requirement to provide elevation and floor plans, the Board stated that the Board must have these plans for review by the Board and the Board’s Engineer to see if the proposed work is in keeping with the area. The applicant agreed to provide same.

9. The applicant testified that the plan for waste disposal is to put the trash in cans behind the building until the time for trash pick up. The Board would normally require an enclosure around the trash to conceal it and when it is decided where the trash receptacles are to be located the information will be submitted to the Board’s Engineer.

10. The applicant testified there are second floor apartment and there is parking in the rear for the tenants.

A motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Sharper to open the meeting to the public. Voice vote: all ayes.

Barry Cordetti, of 1820 Overbrook Avenue, Paulsboro, NJ asked that the method of trash disposal be clarified. The applicant testified that the trash will be placed in bags and the bags will then be placed in covered cans which will be put on the curb for pick up.

As there were no other questions or comments from the public regarding this application, a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Salvatore to close this portion of the meeting to the public.

There was discussion by the Board as to whether there should be fence or an enclosure around the trash cans and how well sealed the cans will be. There was also discussion as to the request for the buffering and landscaping. It was determined that there is a small alley behind the subject property and there will not be any room for a permanent enclosure and for buffering and landscaping.

A motion was made by Robert DeAngelo, seconded by James Sharper, to approve the site plan with the following conditions:

1. That the applicant comply with the conditions and references contained in the Board Engineer’s letter, unless otherwise noted.

2. The applicant shall comply with the Board Engineer’s requirements as to the location of the downspouts;

3. That off street parking to be in compliance with the Board Engineer’s recommendations and all ADA and UCC requirements.

4. That the applicant submit elevation and floor plans, specifically showing the proposed frontage and any planned signage to the Board’s Engineer.

5. That the waiver for landscaping and buffering has been granted.

6. That the applicant submit plans for the concealment of trash receptacles as discussed.

Roll Call Vote: In favor – R. DeAngelo, L. Haynes, L. Manchester, I. Nelson, J. Salvatore, J. Sharper, A. Williams, W. Wurtz, and P. Zimm. Against: None – Abstentions- None.

An application was submitted by Vince Bridda for a fence permit on property known as 15-17 West Jefferson Street, Paulsboro, New Jersey. Mr. Bridda was not at the meeting thus a motion was made by Leon Manchester seconded by James Sharper to continue the matter to the August 4, 2008 meeting. Voice vote: all ayes – no nays – no abstentions.

Barry Cordetti, of 1820 Overbrook Avenue, Paulsboro, New Jersey, submitted a fence permit applicant, was sworn in and offered the following testimony.

1. He stated there is an existing four foot chain link fence that he wants to replace with a six foot vinyl privacy fence to enclose his backyard and part of the side yard.

2. His property is located on the corner of Overbrook Avenue and Lodge Avenue.

3. He is requesting this for privacy reasons.

4. He indicated that part of the fence is on Borough property and once completed the new fence will just be on his property.

A motion was made by Phil Zimm, seconded by Robert DeAngelo, to open the meeting to the public. As no one from the public asked to comment on the application or question the applicant, a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Sharper to close this portion of the meeting to the public.

A motion was made by Phil Zimm, seconded by James Sharper to approve the request for the fence permit to remove the existing four foot chain link fence and replace it with a six foot vinyl fence with the new fence to be on the applicant’s property.

Roll Call Vote: In favor R. DeAngelo, L. Manchester, I. Nelson, J. Salvatore, J. Sharper, A. Williams, W. Wurtz and P. Zimm – Against None – Abstentions L. Haynes.

Virginia Green, applicant for fence permit for property known as 309 Olive Street, Paulsboro, New Jersey, was sworn in and offered the following testimony:

1. She wishes to replace an existing four foot chain link fence with a six foot wooden fence.

2. She has a pool on the property and she wishes to have the fence to be in compliance with the pool requirements.

3. She is the only house on Olive Street – there are no other residences beyond her property.

A motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by Phil Zimm to open this portion of the meeting to the public. As no one from the public asked to comment on the application or question the applicant, a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Sharper to close this portion of the meeting to the public. Voice vote: all ayes.

A motion was made by Phil Zimm, seconded by James Sharper, to approve the request for the fence permit allowing the applicant to replace the existing four foot chain link fence with a six foot wooden fence. Roll Call Vote:

In Favor: R. DeAngelo, L. Haynes, L. Manchester, I. Nelson, J. Salvatore, J. Sharper, A. Williams, W. Wurtz and P. Zimm. Against: None –Abstentions: None

Vince Bridda, applicant for fence permit for property known as 15-17 West Jefferson Street, Paulsboro, New Jersey, was sworn in and offered the following testimony:

1. He apologized for being late and asked the Board to hear his application.

2. He testified that he had previously subdivided the property and there is a fence on the 15 W. Jefferson Street side of the property.

3. He wishes to install a six foot vinyl fence down the center of the rear property to divide the property and to install a fence around the 17 W. Jefferson Street side of the property The fence down the center of the property will be 23 feet long and in the back.

A motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Sharper to open this portion of the meeting to the public. As no one from the public asked to comment on the application or question the applicant, a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Sharper to close this portion of the meeting to the public. Voice vote: all ayes.

A motion was made by Phil Zimm, seconded by Leon Manchester, to

approve the request for the fence permit allowing the applicant to add a fence to the 17 W. Jefferson Street property in conformance with the 15 W. Jefferson property and a 23 foot vinyl fence down the back of the property. Roll Call Vote:

In Favor: R. DeAngelo, L. Haynes, L. Manchester, I. Nelson, J. Salvatore, J. Sharper, A. Williams, W. Wurtz and P. Zimm. Against: None –Abstentions: None

Resolutions: Resolution No. PB-24-2008 - David Roche/Magnolia Blossom for a sign variance for property known as Block 101 Lot 7, 101 West Broad Street. A motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by Inez Nelson to adopt the resolution: Roll Call Vote: In favor – R. DeAngelo, I. Nelson, J. Salvatore, A. Williams, W. Wurtz, and P. Zimm – Against: None – Abstentions: None.

A motion was made by Larry Haynes, seconded by Robert DeAngelo to open the meeting to the public.

There being no one from the public wishing to speak a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by Inez Nelson to close the meeting to the public.

Correspondence:

1. Letter received from Venold Johnson regarding the fees charged by our Engineers for review – Solicitor John Alice will send a letter to Mr. Johnson.

2. Received letter from CamCare Solicitor – The land was acquired by Foreclosure – they are now “good to go.”

3. Letter from David Jones – asking for an extension to construct a fence. He is putting in a swimming pool and had received approval for a fence several years ago – he needs to know if his approval is still good or if he needs an extension. After discussion it was determined that John Alice will send a letter to Mr. Jones indicating that he can go forward with the fence.

4. Venold Johnson sent a letter to the Board regarding the driveway on this property 1214 Walter Avenue – Mr. Zimm will follow up and speak to Mr. Johnson.

There being no other business, a motion was made by Leon Manchester, seconded by James Salvatore to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

These minutes are an extract from the meeting that was held on the above date and are not to be considered a verbatim account or to be construed as an official transcript of the proceedings. The tape of the meeting is stored in the Borough Hall.

Respectfully submitted,

Alice B. Williams,

Secretary Land Use Board