WEST AMWELL TOWNSHIP PLANNING BOARD

Motion to approve of the minutes of March 18, 2003 was set forth by VanderVeen and seconded by Perri. Roll call: all members present signified -ayes. Bleacher abstained.

Motion to approve of the bill list for April 15, 2003 was set forth by Meader and seconded by Perri. Roll call: all members present - signified - ayes.

LANG, STEVE - MINOR- BLOCK 23 LOT 16-continued public hearing

Steve Lang and Ken Baill were present for the application. Ken Baill submitted an "Alternate Driveway Location Plan" (rev. 3/27/03) Sheet 1 of 1 for Block 23 lot 16. The flag portion of the driveway goes to Woodsville Road. All the trees which are six (6) inches in diameter or greater are clustered. The driveway goes to a common point. The site distance at the new location meets the standards. All grading will be in front of this property at the lower height.

Engineer Clerico stated: the benefits: all grading will be on the Lang property, the site distance will be preserved and the trees six (6) inches or greater will remain. The property line and the flag lot will be combined. He recommended approval of the revised plan. Land stated he will amend his application to conform with the conditions of the prior review letter.

Motion to accept the flag lot concept for this application was set forth by Bleacher and seconded by VanderVeen.

Roll call: Meader abstained, VanderVeen-no, all other members present, signified - ayes.

Motion to approve the application as a minor subdivision was set forth by Bleacher and seconded by Meader.

Roll call: Meader-abstained, VanderVeen-no, all other member present, signified - ayes.

(Minutes of April 15, 2003 - page 2)

Attorney Shurts had prepared a resolution. The fence which surrounds the equipment shed was a minor issue. Should the fence be wood or chain link? Shurts will rewrite the resolution with the correct information from Cellco. The new resolution will be signed at the May meeting.

Motion to approve pending the resolve of the fencing issue was set forth by Meader and seconded by VanderVeen.

Roll call: Meader-abstained, all other members present, signified - ayes.

BOWLES, MARK -Major Sub - RESOLUTION

Shurts stated the resolution will be signed at the May meeting.

Vincent Mangini, Esq. represented the applicants. Boyd Hartpence was present. Mr. Mangini stated the application has been amended to a two (2) lot subdivision. Lot 10.03 has a house and a working iris farm. Proposed Lot 10.04 is five (5) acres with no immediate plans. The applicants provided a septic design and soil logs for Lot 10.04 which were sent to the Hunterdon County Health Dept. on March 18, 2003.

Engineer Clerico reviewed the completeness issues. Must amend the key map, make a condition for completeness. Recommended: waivers on drainage, utility layouts, and wetland delineation.

Needs a septic and well evaluation for Lot 10.03. Clerico suggested as an option, a Licensed Engineer to could do the evaluation and submit a report..

Motion to deem incomplete was set forth by Meader and seconded by VanderVeen.

Roll call: All members present signified - ayes.

Thomas Allibone represented himself. Submitted a revised map dated March 28, 2003, titled Minor and Driveway Design. Engineer Clerico’s stated: there are two (2) issues: Site Distance Ordinance and Slope Disturbance. Solution: Increase the gross lot area. Increase the road frontage by thirty five feet (35) on the south slope. On the Site Easement: recalculated the areas of disturbance. Concerns: Sharp approach to Mill Road. Mr. Allibone said it complies.

Motion to approve with condition, owner must provide a detailed plan for the driveway, was set forth by Perri and seconded by Buchsbaum.

Roll call: Meader-abstained, VanderVeen-ricused. All other member present signified-ayes.

(Minutes of March 18, 2003 - page 5)

At the last Planning Board meeting the members agreed to set up a sub committee to address the commonality issues of the Fulper application and position. Joan VanderVeen reported, they have met once and will meet again on the 29^th of May. Hal Shute has joined the committee. Chairman

(Minutes of April 15, 2003 - page 2)

Ent suggested, notes should be taken. VanderVeen agreed to take notes and report at the next meeting.

Steve Morland, Esq. represented the application. Mr. Corboy was present. Morland stated this is a minor to create two (2) lots out of Lot 39.01 and new Lot 39.02.

Engineer Clerico reviewed the application. He stated: the land lies in the R 2 (two) acre zone, formerly the R1(one) acre zone. (Incorrect on the map). Morland will order a revision. Item #16. Key map needs to conform (need a waiver). Item #22-Natural features (need waiver). Item #23-

Underground utilities and temporary driveway need waivers. #30 soil test for Lot 39.02 is acceptable but needs clarification.

Motion to deem complete with temporary waivers on #16 and #22 and deem incomplete on #23 was set forth by Bleacher and seconded by VanderVeen.

Roll call: Ent-no, all other members present signified - ayes.

Workshop meetings were scheduled for May 3, 15,and 28, 2003.

Bergenfield needs and extension for deed filing to comply with the one-hundred (100) foot transition area. Applicant must relocate the septic system

Motion to grant a six (6) month extension for filing deeds was set forth by Buchsbaum and seconded by Perri. Roll call: all members present signified - ayes.

Shappella distributed a handout on "Woodland Conservation". This information would be discussed at the workshop with Noelle Mackay.

Motion to adjourn at 10:00 a.m. was set forth by Meader and seconded by Bleacher.

Roll call: all members present signified - ayes.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine L. Park, Secretary