Text Box: MEMBERS
BRIAN TANNENHAUS, Chairman
NICHOLAS HUSZAR, Vice Chairman

PAUL DORATO, Class I
BRIAN GREENFIELD, Class II
COUNCILWOMAN EVELYN O’DONNELL, Class III
PAUL BOISVERT
JOSEPH CRISTIANO
ROBERT NICASTRO
ROBERT SEAMAN
ROBERT SPANVILL, Alternate #1
MEGAN TALENTE, Alternate #2
RONALD CUCCHIARO, Attorney–Weiner Law Group LLP
LAURA NEUMANN, PE, PP, Engineer – CME Associates
JENNIFER BEAHM, PP, AICP, Planner – Leon S. Avakian, Inc.
SHARI SPERO, LTE, Certified Tree Expert – CME Associates
Text Box: AGENDA
TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL
PLANNING BOARD
Thursday
February 17, 2022
7:00 pm Regular Meeting
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


THIS MEETING WILL BE A REMOTE MEETING

 

PUBLIC ACCESS TO ZOOM MEETING:  To access the virtual hearing, you must join the ZOOM meeting.  To access the ZOOM meeting, you will need access to a computer with internet access and/or dial in through a mobile or land line phone to log into the meeting.  To join the ZOOM meeting, click on the link below and type in the Meeting ID and Password.   You will join the meeting and be able to listen and view the evidence shared on the screen at the meeting.   You will also be able to access the agenda and files pertaining to the applications for the meeting on the Howell Township Website found on this page:  http://www.twp.howell.nj.us/AgendaCenter/Planning-Board-7

 

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THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY AND

REARRANGE THE AGENDA AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING

 

1.       Opening Statement:

2.       Roll Call:

3.       Pledge of Allegiance:

4.       Approval of Minutes:

a.       Special Meeting – January 31, 2022

Eligible Voters:  Boisvert, Cristiano Dorato, Greenfield, Huszar, Nicastro, O’Donnell & Seaman

b.      Regular Meeting – February 3, 2022

Eligible Voters:  Boisvert, Cristiano, Greenfield, Huszar, O’Donnell, Seaman, Spanvill and Talente

5.       Vouchers:

6.       Correspondence:

7.       Resolutions:

8.       Submission Waivers: 

a.       Case No. SP-1098 / 90 Industrial Court, LLC

                                                  i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of 90 Industrial Court, LLC as Applicant and Vanderveer Industrial Partners, LLC as Owners seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to construct a 70,320 sf warehouse/office building on proposed Lot 4, with 16 loading dock spaces plus two additional drive in ramps, as well as 51 total passenger vehicle parking spaced throughout the site along with landscaping and lighting improvements on premises known as Block 168.01 lots 2 and 4.

                                              iii.      Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Board Engineer’s review letter

b.      Case No. SP-1099 / Monmouth Solar 1, LLC

                                                  i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of Monmouth Solar 1, LLC as Applicant and the County of Monmouth as Owners seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to construct a 17.6 mW solar energy facility comprised of approximately 1,161 solar panels on a county-owned former landfill.  Development will also include a maintenance building, a pump building and gravel access paths on premises known as Block 42, Lots 93, 93.01, 94 and 94.01, 2921 Lakewood Allenwood Road.

                                              iii.      Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Board Engineer’s review letter

3.       Board Planner’s review letter

9.       Applications before the Board:

a.       Case No. SD-2990 / FP Howell, LLC (Views at Monmouth Manor)

                                                  i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan

                                                 ii.      Description:  Application of FP Howell, LLC as Applicant and the Estate of William Whalen by Gina Bettencourt, John Berkoben and Ruth Bennett as Owners seeking Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan approval to develop the tract into 319 residential units consisting of 72 market rate single-family lots, 155 market rate townhome residential units and 92 condominium residential units for low to moderate income housing in accordance with Ordinance O-19-52 which created the ML-12 Zone.  They are also proposing two surface area basins, two monument style site identification signs, refuse enclosures, landscape and lighting improvements and parking on premises known as Block 110, Lots 166, 181 and 182 Fort Plains Road and Sunnyside Road.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on January 7, 2021 when it was carried to February 4, 2021 with no further notice.  On February 4, 2021 this application was adjourned to a future date with a new notice.  On May 20, 2021 this application was carried to July 15, 2021 with no further notice.  On July 15, 2021 this application was adjourned to a future date with a new notice.  After some testimony on August 31, 2021 this application was carried to October 7, 2021 with no further notice.  After some additional testimony on October 7, 2021 this application was carried to December 16, 2021 with no further notice.  On December 16, 2021 this application was carried to January 6, 2022 with no further notice for scheduling purposes only.  On January 6, 2022 this application was carried to a special meeting on January 31, 2022 with no further notice. After some testimony on January 31, 2022 this application was carried to February 17, 2022 with no further notice.

                                               iii.      Expiration Date:  February 28, 2022

                                               iv.       Eligible Voters:  Boisvert, Cristiano, Dorato, Greenfield, Huszar, Nicastro, O’Donnell and  Seaman

                                                 v.       Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Document Distribution Sheet 2

3.       Document Distribution Sheet 3

4.       Document Distribution Sheet 4

5.       Document Distribution Sheet 5

6.       Document Distribution Sheet 6

7.       Document Distribution Sheet 7

8.       Document Distribution Sheet 8

9.       Document Distribution Sheet 9

10.   Document Distribution Sheet 10

11.   Document Distribution Sheet 11

12.   Exhibits

 

b.      Case No. SD-2994 / Michael Hammer

                                                  i.      Type:  Minor Subdivision with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of Michael Hammer as Applicant and Owner seeking Minor Subdivision Approval with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief to maintain all existing site improvements and subdivide the lot into two new lots and construct one single family dwelling on proposed lot B which will also include a new driveway access to the dwelling from Oak Glen Road on premises known as Block 37, Lots 31.01, 31.02 and 43 on Oak Glen Road (Between Lakewood Farmingdale Road and Lanes Pond Road.)  This application was partially heard on August 5, 2021 when it was adjourned for rescheduling with notice.  This application was rescheduled to October 21, 2021 when it was carried to January 6, 2022 with no further notice.  On January 6, 2022 this application was carried to February 17, 2022 with no further notice.

                                              iii.      Expiration Date:  March 1, 2022

                                               iv.      Eligible Voters:  Dorato, Huszar, Nicastro and Tannenhaus

                                                 v.      Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Document Distribution Sheet 2

3.       Document Distribution Sheet 3

4.       Exhibits

 

c.       Case No. SP-1093 / Ecosystems, LLC

                                                  i.      Type:  Minor Site Plan with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of Ecosystems, LLC as Applicant and RLB Realty, Inc. as Owner seeking Minor Site Plan approval with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief to utilize the existing building and covert the existing limousine business into an office and warehouse/distribution use.  The applicant proposes to keep all existing site improvements while also proposing a security gate at the driveway, siz (6) new building mounted signs, reface the existing pylon ID sigh along Route 33 in the same location as the existing sign, and install lan aboveground fuel tank with an enclosure and associated concrete pad and striping in the side yard.  All other site conditions including the existing landscaping, lighting, stormwater management, parking, drive aisles and utilities will remain the same on premises known as Block 169, Lot 1.09, 900 State Route 33.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 2, 2021 when it was carried to December 16, 2021 with no further notice.  After some testimony on December 16, 2021 this application was carried to January 6, 2022 with no further notice for scheduling purposes only. On January 6, 2022 this application was carried to February 17, 2022 with no further notice.

                                              iii.      Expiration Date:  February 19, 2022

                                               iv.      Eligible Voters:  Boisvert, Cristiano, Huszar, Nicastro, Seaman and Tannenhaus

                                                 v.      Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Document Distribution Sheet 2

3.       Exhibits

 

d.      Case No. SD-2998 / Wadsworth Development, LLC (Ramtown Estates)

                                                  i.      Type:  Preliminary Major Subdivision with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of Wadsworth Development LLC as Applicant and Owner seeking Preliminary Major Subdivision approval with Ancillary Bulk Variance Relief to subdivide the property into ten (10) new lots for residential development, with eight (8) lots fronting on Michele Boulevard and each be one (1) acre in size, one lot will be 2.01 acres in size with frontage on Ramtown-Greenville Road and will contain the existing dwelling, and the remaining lot which is primarily within the northern portion of the property will be 10.03 acres in size and will remain as open space.  Two of the existing accessory buildings will be removed, while one accessory building, as well as the detached garage will remain within the same lot as the existing dwelling on premises known as Block 3, Lot 25, 238 Ramtown-Greenville Road.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on August 5, 2021 when it was rescheduled to September 2, 2021 with notice.  On September 2, 2021 this application was carried to September 23, 2021 with no further notice and on September 23, 2021 this application was carried to November 4, 2021 with no further notice.  After some testimony on November 4, 2021 this application was carried to December 16, 2021 with no further notice.  After some additional testimony on December 16, 2021 this application was carried to January 6, 2022 with no further notice for scheduling purposes only.  On January 6, 2022 this application was carried to February 3, 2022 with no further notice and on February 3, 2022 it was carried to February 17, 2022 with no further notice.

                                              iii.      Expiration Date:  March 17, 2022

                                               iv.       Eligible Voters:  Boisvert, Cristiano, Huszar, Nicastro, Seaman and Tannenhaus

                                                 v.       Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Document Distribution Sheet 2

3.       Document Distribution Sheet 3

4.       Document Distribution Sheet 4

5.       Document Distribution Sheet 5

6.       Exhibits

e.       Case No. SP-1075 / 127 Squankum Yellowbrook, LLC

                                                  i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Ancillary Variance Relief

                                                ii.      Description:  Application of 127 Squankum Yellowbrook LLC as Applicant and Owner seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with Ancillary Variance Relief to construct an 8m000 s.f. 1-story building addition (40’ x 200’) along the north side of the existing building indicated to be for manufacturing use and to locate five (5) storage trailer units (8’ x 40’) within the existing gravel surfaced storage area.  They are also  proposing to provide 11 wheel-stop delineated, gravel surface parking spaces as well as a paved ADA Accessible parking space and sidewalk along the east side of the existing building.  Associated improvements include a refuse enclosure area, gated access along the existing driveway as well as landscape and lighting around the building and parking areas on premises known as Block 50, Lot 17, 127 Squankum Yellowbrook Road.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 2, 2021 when it was carried to December 16, 2021 with no further notice.  On December 16, 2021 this application was carried to January 6, 2022 with no further notice.

                                              iii.      Expiration Date:  March 31, 2022

                                               iv.      Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Document Distribution Sheet 2

3.       Exhibits

10.   Master Plan Update

11.   Executive Session (if required)

12.   Remote Meeting Protocol

 

PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL

REMOTE PUBLIC MEETING PROTOCOL

 

In accordance with N.J.A.C. 5:39-1.1., et seq., the Planning Board  of the Township of Howell (the “Board”) hereby adopts the following meeting protocols whenever a declared emergency requires the Board to conduct a public meeting without physical attendance by members of the public.  This protocol has been adopted by resolution of the Board.

 

1.             The Board Chair, in consultation with the Mayor and the City Manager shall make the determination as to whether a remote public meeting should be held due to a declared emergency that reasonably prevents the Board from safely conducting public business at a physical location with members of the public present.

 

2.             If in-person meeting attendance is restricted due to capacity restrictions, the Board must hold the public meeting in a location with adequate capacity or hold both an in-person and remote public meeting.  No in person meeting may proceed if room capacity does not permit any member of the public to attend.

 

3.             Remote meetings shall be conducted with adequate electronic communications technology, at no cost to the public, for attendance of at least 50 public participants (beyond those persons required to conduct business at the meeting).

 

4.             A telephonic conference line shall be provided for the public to dial in to and listen to and provide public comment during meetings.  Additional technology is permissible, including video and Internet-accessible technology, but a telephonic conference line must be provided.

 

5.             All members of the public that provide public comment shall first identify themselves.

 

6.             The public shall be provided with similar access to a remote control meetings as members of the local public body, staff, and individuals seeking approvals.

 

7.             A public meeting must be broadcast by video as well as audio if sworn testimony is being taken at the remote public meeting.  All individuals giving sworn testimony shall appear by video as well as audio.

 

8.             If documents would be made available at a remote meeting, such documents shall be made visible on a video broadcast or available on the municipal website. If hard copies of a document would be made available to members while physically attending a meeting, the document shall be made available in advance of the meeting on the municipal webpage near the meeting notice and at the municipal building. 

 

9.             Members of the public may make public comments through audio and video (if the meeting is held via video), during the meeting.  For matters not involving a public hearing under the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et seq., public comments may be submitted to the Board Secretary via email or written letter if received at least eight (8) hours prior to the meeting.  Public comments on matters that are not the subject of a public hearing on an application for development before the Board shall be read at the remote meeting with the same time restrictions of all public comments at the meeting.  Duplicative comments may be summarized at the discretion of the Board Chair.

 

10.           The remote meeting must allow for members of the public to be muted and the public to mute themselves. 

 

11.           The public comment protocol and muting function shall be announced at the beginning of the remote meeting.

 

12.           The Board Chair may direct that a member of the public that becomes disruptive may be muted and warned that continued disruption may result in their being prevented from speaking or removal from the remote public meeting.  Disruptive conduct includes sustained inappropriate behaviors such as, but not necessarily limited to, shouting, interruptions, use of profanity and refusing to comply with the directions of the Board Chair.

 

13.           Remote public meetings shall be hosted on FedRAMP Moderate Impact Level Authorized dedicated services or Cloud, or evidence of satisfactory cybersecurity internal controls through an annual SOC2 audit report.

 

14.           Notice shall comply with N.J.S.A. 10:4-8 and shall provide clear and concise instructions for accessing the remote public meetings, means for making public comments, and where relevant documents, if any, are available.

 

15.           Electronic notice of a remote public meeting shall be posted on the municipal website and at the main access door of the municipal building, in a location viewable from outside.

 

16.           If a series of remote public meetings are expected, the annual notice shall be revised at least seven (7) days prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting, indicating which meetings will be remote, and with clear and concise instructions for accessing the remote public meetings, means for making public comments, and where relevant documents, if any, are available.  The revised annual notice shall be posted on the municipal website and at the main access door of the municipal building, in a location viewable from outside.

 

17.  At the commencement of every remote public meeting, the Board Chair shall announce publicly, and shall cause to be entered in the minutes, an accurate statement to the effect that:

 

a.             both adequate and electronic notice of the meeting has been provided, specifying the time, place, and manner in which such notice was provided; or

 

b.             only electronic notice of the meeting has been provided, specifying the time, place, and manner in which such notice was provided, and that discussion and effectuation of public business shall be limited to only those matters requiring decision during the remote public meeting due to imminent time constraints.

 

c.             that adequate notice and electronic notice was not provided, in which case such announcement shall state:

 

1.             the reason or reasons why the matter or matters discussed are of such urgency and importance as contemplated under N.J.S.A. 10:4-9(b)(1), and the nature of the substantial harm to the public interest likely to result from a delay in the holding of the meeting;

2.             that the remote public meeting will be limited to discussion of and acting with respect to such matters of urgency and importance;

3.             the time, place, and manner in which notice of the meeting was provided; and

4.             either that the need for such meeting could not reasonably have been foreseen at a time when adequate notice and/or electronic notice could have been provided, in which event, such announcement shall specify the reason why such need could not reasonably have been foreseen; or that such need could reasonably have been foreseen at a time when adequate notice and/or electronic notice could have been provided, but such notice was not provided, in which event the announcement shall specify the reason why adequate notice and/or electronic notice was not provided.

 

18.           Prior to the commencement of a remote public meeting, a copy of the agenda shall be made available to the public for download through an internet link appearing either on the meeting notice, or near the posting of the meeting notice on the website. The notice shall also be posted at the municipal building prior to the commencement of the remote public meeting.

 

 

 

 

 

          The links below will bring you to the agenda for Thursday, February 17, 2022

There are three links that all lead to the same document.

Once you open the link you will notice secondary hyperlinks for each application

and the documents associated with that application.

You may need to hold the control button when you click the link.

Please note that the links may not work with Microsoft Edge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*** PLEASE NOTE:  If at 10:30 PM there remains one or more cases on the agenda other than the case in process, the board may elect to postpone the unheard cases to the following month to discuss outstanding correspondence.