Joint Land Use Board

MEETING MINUTES

February 24, 2021

7:00p.m. @ Municipal Complex

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Call to Order

        Vice Chairman Greg Grauer called the February 24, 2021 North Hanover Joint Land Use Board Meeting to order at 7:00pm.

 

Flag Salute

 

Statement – Provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act

“The provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act have been met.  Notice of this meeting has been transmitted to the Burlington County Times and the Courier Post, given to those having requested and paying for the same and posted on the bulletin board in the foyer of the Municipal Building “

 

Oath of Office

                Joseph Greene was sworn in by Gregory McGuckin as Class II Member

 

Roll Call For Attendance

        In Attendance: Russ Comisky, Jim Durr, Ron DeBaecke, Greg Grauer, Joe Greene, Debbie Kucowski, Brendan O’Donnell, Jack Smylie, Patricia Mellor, Wayne Voorhees

        Absent: Tom Kimball

 

Minutes for Approval

Ron DeBaecke made a motion to approve the January 13, 2021 Re-Organization meeting. Motion was seconded by Brendan O’Donnell. All in favor.

 

Application 2021-01- Marguerite Southard Extension to Minor Subdivision Approval ( Resolution 2020- 14)-Estate of Marguerite Southard-Block 800, lot 57.01 & 57.02

Mr. David Forsyth was sworn in by Board Attorney Gregory McGuckin on behalf of the Estate of of Marguerite Southard. Mr. Forysth stated he was seeking an extension to his approval for Minor Subdivision. He stated they are working with the Burlington County Planning Board to make the improvements they requested. Mr. Forsyth requested a one year extension. Jim Durr made a motion to approve the one year extension. Motion was seconded by Joe Greene.

Roll Call: Russ Comisky-YES, Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke- ABSTAIN, Greg Grauer-YES, Joe Greene-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, Brendan O’Donnell- ABSTAIN, Jack Smylie- YES, Patricia Mellor- YES, Wayne Voorhees-YES

 

Application 2021-02- Saamir A-Ali- Minor Site Plan Application- 15 Georgetown Road- Block 609 Lot 3

Attorney for the applicant Vinay Mavinkurve, asked to have Daniel Caruso sworn in and accepted as a professional by the board. Vice Chairman Greg Grauer stated the board accept Mr. Caruso as a professional in his field. Mr. Caruso is the engineer for the applicant. Mr. Caruso stated the existing fence for the property was examined and they are proposed to fill the gap in the fence with matching six foot fence. Mr. Caruso stated the applicant wishes to keep the light low for security reasons. He further explained the plan to update the handicap area,  and shared detail of the dumpster area. Mr. Caruso stated his client and him saw no issues supplying what was requested by the board engineer in his review letter. Vice Chairman asked Board Engineer Joe Hirsh if he had anything to add. Mr. Hirsh said no, Mr. Carsuo addressed everything in his review letter, but asked the board to make a landscaping plan and lighting plan as a condition of approval. The board agreed Mr. Mavinkurve stated his client is fully willing to adhere to what the town wishes.

Vice Chairman Greg Grauer opened the floor to public comment. Being no public comment Ron DeBaecke made a motion to close public comment. Greg Grauer seconded the motion. All in Favor

Jim Durr made a motion to approve the Minor Site Plan with the condition of approvals. Ron DeBaecke seconded the motion.

Roll Call: Russ Comisky-YES, Jim Durr-YES, Ron DeBaecke- YES, Greg Grauer-YES, Joe Greene-YES, Debbie Kucowski-YES, Brendan O’Donnell- YES, Jack Smylie- YES, Wayne Voorhees-YES

 

Public Comment

Vice Chairman Greg Grauer opened the floor to public comment. Being no public comment Ron DeBaecke made a motion to close public comment. Motion was seconded by Brendan O’Donnell. All in favor.

 

Board Discussion

        Vice Chairman Greg Grauer opened the floor to board discussion. Being no board discussion Ron DeBaecke made a motion to close Board discussion. Motion was seconded by Greg Gruaer. All in Favor

Correspondence-NONE

 

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn was made by Ron DeBaecke. Motion was seconded by Brendan O’Donnell. All in favor.  Meeting adjourned at 7:23pm