The West Amwell Planning Board meeting of December 18, 2001 was held at the Municipal Building at 150 Lambertville Rocktown Rd, Lambertville, N.J. Chairman, Jeff Ent opened the meeting at 7:35 p.m. He declared the meeting was advertised and complied with the "Open Public Meetings Act." The meeting was taped and the tape placed in the general files.

ROLL CALL ON ATTENDANCE:

Perri-here, Ent-here, VanDerVeen-here, Palladino-here, Hunt-here, Schapella-here, Comly-here, Dudbridge-here, Meader-here, Buchsbaum-arrived at 8:10 p.m.

Absent: Greenwood.

Also present: William Shurts, Esq, Alan Herrman, Engineer, Anthony Mercantante, Planner.

Motion to approve of the minutes of October 16, 2001 was set forth by Comly and seconded by VanDerVeen. Roll call: all members present signified -ayes.

Motion to approve of the minutes of October 30,2001 was set forth by Shapella and seconded by Comly. Roll call: all members present signified - ayes.

APPROVAL OF BILL LIST

Motion to approve of the bill list for December 18, 2001 was set forth by Palladino and seconded by Meader. Roll call: all members present - signified - ayes.

Mr. John Samsky, Supr./Business Adm. For H.C. E S C was present and John Schaff, Esq represented the application for South Hunterdon School. Kim Nae Park, architect for the project was also present. He displayed a chart indicating the addition to the gym at South Hunterdon. The addition will be 10,630 square feet. They already have DEP approval. Mr. Schaff said the exterior of the building had truck loading ramps. This area will be modified to reflect the exterior finish of the rest of building. The gym will be an N.C.A.A. approved facility. The roof will be raised to a thirty (30 ) foot height. Standard clearance for basketball is twenty-four (24) feet. The gym will not have a locker area. The Hunterdon County Health Department has approved the septic system at the facility for one hundred twenty (120) students. The target date to finish the gymnasium section is September 2002. Mr. Schaff said the class rooms which were approved in May were currently under construction.

Motion to approve ESC appeal for Capital Improvement Review and find it meets with the Master Plan was set forth by Palladino and seconded by Shapella. Roll call: all members present signified - ayes.

Steve Morland, Esq. appeared for the applicants. Also present were the Mundhenk’s. Ed Herrman reviewed Clerico’s letter dated December 14, 2001. The Engineer suggested a waiver of on item #17-D which deals with topographical information.

Motion to grant waiver on 17-D was set forth by Hunt and seconded by Palladino.

Roll call: all members present signified - ayes.

Mrs. Hunt represented the subdivision committee and deemed the application a minor.

Engineer Herrman continued with the merits of the application. The applicants want to split two homes off of one lot. To do this they must create two new lots with remaining lands.

They will need a stream corridor protection plan for the remaining lands portion that has an existing large pond. The application will require the abandonment of two septic systems. Also, a certification from the Zoning Officer regarding the farm status on the greenhouse, since it does not meet the 500 foot maximum sq. ft. accessory structure criteria. The greenhouse is also in the ten (10) foot min. lot line area.

Motion to deem complete was set forth by Palladino and seconded by Comly. Roll call: All members present signified-ayes.

Engineer Herman recommended a common driveway with Lot 11.02 the remaining lands and a separate driveway for Lot 11.01. The applicant must dedicate additional land for a right of way on the adjoining property. This will create a new flag lot, and should require a maintenance agreement between property owners.

Motion to approve the application with the creation of a maintenance agreement pending, and all conditions to be met was set forth by Palladino, seconded by Comly.

Roll call: All members present signified-ayes.

Bruce Gage represented the applicant. Engineer Herrman stated there were three conditions to be met: 1. File a construction plan with the Township Engineer. 2 & 3. Comply with obtaining the LOI and NJDEP permits. Attorney Shurts recommended a deletion of the LOI requirement.

Attorney Shurts read Resolution #17-2001 Part I and Part II

Motion to approve Part I was set forth by Meader and seconded by Comly.

Roll call: Buchsbaum and VanDerVeen-abstained, all other members signified - ayes.

Motion to approve Part II granting merger of a portion of 5.02 was set forth by Shapella and seconded by Hunt. Roll call: Buchsbaum and VanDerVeen abstained. All others present signified- ayes.

Attorney Shurts will revise the Resolution to delete the LOI requirement, and have it for signatures at the next meeting.

Bruce Gage represented the applicants. Engineer Clerico had submitted a review letter. Engineer Hermann stated there were so many issued to addressed and items to be submitted that he did not fee this should be heard at this meeting. Mr. Gage agreed to carry to the January meeting.

Motion to deem incomplete was set forth by Buchsbaum and seconded by Hunt. Roll call: VanDerVeen abstained. All other members present signified - ayes.

George Dilts, Esq. represented the application. He stated for the record the properties are 33 and 44 acre parcels. An equal amount of land from each parcel will be dedicated to an existing pond and dam area. This will allow the Conservancy to control the banks of that area.

He requested a waiver from the normal checklist requirements.

Motion to grant a waiver and approve equal exchange of lands for dam was set forth by Comly and seconded by Hunt. Roll call: All members present signified - ayes.

Betty Jane Hunt introduced Ordinance 18, an ordinance to amend Chapter 109 of the code.

After discussion: a recommendation not to pass, will be sent to Township Committee.

Ron Shapella will be available for open space and woodland consulting.

Carolyn Armstrong give a woodland management program at the January meeting.

HERITAGE/HOLCOMBE

Jeff Ent stated: he will not entertain any more scenarios from Heritage. He recommended, Heritage complete a formal review application and it will be heard on its merits.

Planner Mercantante would like a Workshop to be scheduled in early 2002.

Motion to adjourn at 11:10 p.m. was set forth by Palladino and seconded by Comly.

Roll call: all member present signified - ayes.

Respectfully submitted,

Catherine L. Park, Secretary