Joint Land Use Board
MEETING MINUTES
February 24, 2021
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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 |