Written on 21 November 2019.

20190806 Planning Board

The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of August 6, 2019. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Chairman Joel called the meeting to order at 7:50 p.m.

Administration of Oaths of Office - Mayor Hache administered the oath of office to Alysson Wesner, Class IV member.

Roll Call – The following members were present: Mayor Hache, Chief Van Goor, Deputy Mayor Knudsen, Richard Joel, Debbie Patire, Melanie Hooban, Alysson Wesner and Dianne O’Brien. Also present were Christopher Martin, Board Attorney; Christopher Rutishauser, Village Engineer; Maryann Bucci-Carter, Village Planner and Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary. Joel Torielli and Frances Barto were absent.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – No one came forward.

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics – Deputy Mayor Knudsen reported on the Historic Preservation Commission meeting. Ms. Hooban was appointed as a Class C regular member of HPC. The Commission reviewed an application for Racefaster to paint the façade at 41 E. Ridgewood Avenue orange. Deputy Mayor Knudsen said that the Planning Board needs to give guidance to HPC to help them understand what their purpose is and to weigh in on the Historic Element of the master plan.

Mr. Joel reported on the Master Plan Review Committee meeting where they reviewed a summary of the visioning questionnaire and responses. The next step will be scheduling workshops. Mr. Joel said that community members were involved in the meeting.

Correspondence Received by the Board – Ms. Wondergem said there was a memorandum from Maryann Bucci-Carter, Village Planner, regarding ‘Village of Ridgewood Historic Preservation Demolition’. Ms. Bucci-Carter reviewed the memo and there was Board discussion on the topic.

Hudson Street Parking Lot, Block 3809, Lots 12 & 13 – Major Soil Moving Permit- Mr. Rutishauser explained that as the Hudson Street parking lot is Village property, it is exempt from review, but that it is being brought to the Board as a courtesy review. Mr. Rutishauser stated that approximately 3,000 cubic yards are being moved. Board members had questions regarding when the project would start and the truck route. Board members expressed some safety concerns. Mr. Rutishauser said that they would be coordinating with the Police Traffic Safety Bureau. The Board voted to recommend approval of the resolution to the governing body.

Review of Ordinance #3730 – Ordinance to amend Chapter 190 of the Village Code to remove references to Chapter 251, Swimming Pools. Ms. Bucci-Carter stated that she reviewed the ordinance. Board members had a question about pool fences. It was determined that the fence issue could be discussed at another time and did not affect this ordinance. The Board voted to recommend approval of the adoption of this ordinance to the governing body.

Review of Ordinance #3731 – Ordinance to amend Chapter 190 of the Village Code at Section 190-122 regarding Real Estate Signs. Mr. Rutishauser had concerns that the open house signs could be a visual obstruction if not placed in accordance with Village Code ordinance at Section 190-119E. The Board voted to recommend approval of the adoption of this ordinance to the governing body with a reference to 190-119E added to the ordinance.

Discussion re: Ordinance which would amend Chapter 190, Land Use and Development to require a driveway to be provided where a garage exists – Ms. Bucci-Carter explained the revisions made to the ordinance since it was last discussed. There was Board discussion regarding the width of the driveways, the material of the driveways and grass pavers. Ms. Bucci-Carter will make the discussed changes in the language of the ordinance.

Ms. Hooban left the meeting at 8:52 p.m.

Discussion re: Amendment of By-Laws – Mr. Martin gave a brief summary of the proposed changes to the by-laws and asked that the Board members and Ms. Bucci-Carter review them prior to the next meeting and the Board will discuss it further at that time.

Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from July 2, 2019 were adopted as drafted.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Wondergem

Board Secretary

Date Approved: August 20, 2019

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20180807 Planning Board Public Meeting

The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of August 7, 2018. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Mr. Joel called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. Following members were present: Mr. Joel, Mayor Hache, Melanie McWilliams, Chief Van Goor, Frances Barto, Alysson Wesner, and Matthew Bandelt. Also present were Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney, and Board Secretary Michael Cafarelli. Deputy Mayor Knudsen, Joel Torielli, David Scheibner, Debbie Patire, Village Planner Brigette Bogart, and Village Engineer Chris Rutishauser were not present.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – No one came forward.

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics – Mr. Joel reported on the Master Plan subcommittee's work with NV5. He said they are starting the visioning process, outreach and gathering information with a launch date in September. Mr. Joel also read Mr. Scheibner's report on the work done with the Site Plan Exemption Committee. The Committee met with three applicants on July 21, 2018 reviewed their applications and all were approved.

Correspondence received by the Board – There was none.

Ridgewood Water, Informal Review, 205 East Glen Avenue, Block 3107, Lot 33.01, Construction of Granular Activated Carbon Treatment Facility – Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval - The Resolution was adopted as written.

Resolution Recommending Adoption of Ordinance for Hudson Street Redevelopment Plan - The Resolution was adopted as written.

Resolution Recommending Adoption of Blade Sign Ordinance - The Resolution was adopted as written.

Resolution Recommending Adoption of Ordinance for Front Yard Setback - - The Resolution was adopted as written.

Resolution Recommending Adoption of Ordinance for Stair Encroachment - The Resolution was adopted as written.

Resolution Denying Recommendation of Ordinance for Freestanding Signs - The Resolution was adopted as written.

200/210 South Broad Avenue, LLC, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and C Variance, Block 3905, Lot 6 and 7 – Pubic Hearing to be carried to September 4, 2018 without further notice and without prejudice to the Board – The application was carried to September 4, 2018 without further notice and without prejudice.

Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from May 2, 2017 were adopted as written.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Michael Cafarelli

Board Secretary

Date Approved: June 4, 2019

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20180717 Planning Board Public Meeting

The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of July 17, 2018. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Mr. Joel called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. The following members were present: Mayor Ramon Hache, Joel Torielli, Richard Joel, Deputy Mayor Susan Knudsen, Melanie McWilliams, Debbie Patire, James Van Goor, Debbie Patire, Frances Barto, Ms. Wesner, and Matthew Bandelt. Also present were Attorney Christopher Martin Village Engineer, Christopher Rutishauser, Autumn Sylvester, Planner, and Board Secretary Michael Cafarelli.

Oath of Office was administered to Debbie Patire as a Class IV member, Alysson Wesner, as an Alternate II member, James Van Goor as a Class II member, and Frances Barto as a Class IV member.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – No one came forward.

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non-Agenda Topics – Deputy Mayor Knudsen reported that the Historical Preservation Commission meeting was cancelled. Mr. Torielli reported on the status of the Master Plan Sub-committee's working on a field trip date for NV5 and will have an update at the next Board meeting.

Correspondence Received by the Board – None was received.

Deputy Knudsen reported that there was a vacancy on the Open Space committee. Ms. Barto volunteered to serve on the committee.

Jeanne Burke, Minor Sub-Division, 174 Elmsley Court, Block 2104, Lot 3.01- Execution of Minor Subdivision Deed – The Deed was adopted as written.

Louis J. IV and Stephanie Reynolds, Minor Subdivision, 562 Morningside Road, Block 1313, Lot 18.01 - Mr. Rutherford, Esq., presented the application stating that they seek to restore what previously existed, lot 18.01 was merged with lot 17 in 2016, and applicant is requesting to restore Lot 17 that needs variances for pool. Mr. Reynolds, the property owner testified that dead and dying trees were cleared from lot 17; improvements were made on lot 18.01 including the pool and a retaining wall prior to lots being merged. He testified that lot 17 was purchased and merged to build a two-car garage. He said he and his wife decided not to build the garage because it was overwhelming and was not in keeping with surrounding lots. Mr. Reynold's said they had not finalized the pool permits. He said the driveway was expanded; encroaching into proposed lot 17, the pool and patio did not need variances because they were built after lot merger, curbing was relocated, and they cut back the driveway only on Lot 18.01.

Open to the Public

Terry Cardue, 250 Bedford Road and Jon Taubin, 240 Bedford Road questioned the garage aesthetics and asked the owner review alternatives.

Board Members asked about the driveway width, height of structure for side yard structures,

side yard with chimney, AC unit, pavers, and gross building area coverage. In reviewing the plans, it appeared that and coverage calculations were incorrect.

Applicant will provide corrected building and impervious coverage calculations as the current calculations did not include pool and the Ordinance requires the pool to be calculated. The application was carried to August 21, 2018.

Approval of minutes - The minutes from February 21, 2017 were adopted as written.

The meeting was adjourned 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Michael Cafarelli

Board Secretary

Date Approved: June 4, 2019

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20190521 Planning Board Public Meeting

The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of May 21, 2019. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Mr. Joel called the meeting to order at 7:42 p.m. Following members were present: Mayor Hache, Deputy Mayor Knudsen, Richard Joel, Chief Van Goor, Joel Torielli (arrived at 7:50 p.m.), Dave Scheibner, Melanie Hooban, Frances Barto, and Alysson Wesner. Also present were Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney; Chris Rutishauser, Village Engineer and Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary. Debbie Patire was absent.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – No one came forward.

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates – Mr. Scheibner reported that the Site Plan Exemption Committee met on April 24 to review an application from Whole Foods to close two entrance doors and replace with fixed storefront. The application was approved.

Deputy Mayor Knudsen reported that the Visioning Survey was closed and that there was a very good response from the residents. The committee now has until June 6 to submit a draft summary of the questions and responses.

Deputy Mayor Knudsen reported that the Historic Preservation Commission would like to propose that the Historic Central Business District area to extend to the area of the bus station.

200/210 South Broad Street, LLC, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and C Variance, Block 3905, Lot 6 and 7 – Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval – Mr. Martin remarked that the applicant has not provided the required documents but due to the amount of time that has passed, the resolution needs to be adopted. There was Board discussion regarding the emergency access lane and parking on the site. There were a few minor corrections to the resolution. Deputy Mayor Knudsen made a motion to accept the resolution with the changes, Mr. Torielli seconded and all eligible members voted yes to adopt the resolutions.

Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from June 5, 2018; June 19, 2018 and July 3, 2018 were adopted as written. The minutes from April 16, 2019 were adopted with one correction.

Executive Session – The Board adopted the resolution to move to Executive Session to discuss litigation at 8:15 p.m.

The Board returned to regular session and the meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Jane Wondergem

Board Secretary

Date Approved: June 4, 2019

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Planning Board Meeting Minutes 20180403

The following minutes are a summary of the Planning Board meeting of April 3, 2018. Interested parties may request an audio recording of the meeting from the Board Secretary for a fee.

Call to Order & Statement of Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act: Mr. Joel called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Following members were present: Mayor Knudsen, Joel Torielli, Richard Joel, Councilman Jeff Voigt, Chief Van Goor, Melanie McWilliams, Francis Barto, and David Scheibner. Also present were Board Attorney, Christopher Martin, Esq., Village Planner, Brigette Bogart and Village Engineer, Christopher Rutishauser. Michael Cafarelli was not present.

Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board – None were reported

Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics – Mr. Scheibner reported on three Site Plan Exemption Committee applications.

Correspondence received by the Board – None were reported

Jeanne Burke, Minor Sub-Division, 174 Elmsley Court, Block 2104, Lot 3.01 -Adoption of Memorializing Resolution of Approval – The resolution was adopted with two corrections.

Calbi, Minor Subdivision and Permit for not Abutting Street, 315 East Glen Avenue, Block 2106, Lot 20. Public Hearing continued from February 6, 2018 without further notice and without prejudice to the Board – Mr. Delia testified he completed his portion of the hearing and submitted the deed of easements. He said the October 29, 2003 prior Planning Board application described the proposed application and the 1987 deed indicates the lot is 150 feet in width. Board members questioned the lot size from the deed presented by Mr. Delia.

Open to the Public

Denise Lima, 18 East Glen Avenue, said the Easement is not in the underwriting from the Title Company and insurance company. She said residents believe the easement is owned by everyone and it was once a single property owned by the Phillips that was later subdivided. Mayor Knudsen asked Ms. Lima if the insurance company insured the easement and if Ms. Lima had documentation. Ms. Lima said she did not. Mr. Delia asked Ms. Lima if she ordered a title search and she said she did approximately ten days prior to last hearing. MS Lima was asked if she payed taxes on the easement and she said she did but did not have any documentation. Mr. Rutishauser testified that the Planning Board did not receive any correspondence and Ms. Bogart confirmed.

Frances Monton, 323 East Glen Avenue, said she was pleased with the project because the wall needs work and tree roots have destroyed her driveway.

Mary Lou Posten, 418 Sterling Place, asked about the trees and damage to the root system, drainage, and where the trench drain will be constructed. She also recommended that additional bushes be planted.

Toni Thomas, 317 East Glen Avenue, stated her concerns about the conflict in a two-way driveway, blocking of the easement, driveway used as a parking lot, and did not see the benefit of the application.

Mr. Delia, Esq., presented his closing statement stating the application is a two lot subdivision with some associated variances, it is the largest property in this neighborhood, they have reduced the easement as requested by the neighbors, saved trees and will add a conduit under the road for adjacent neighbors and for future use if warranted. He said it was C 1 Hardship variance with extraordinary and unique situation. He said the subdivision was compliant with Zoning regulations, the Fire department approved the application, and there would be a one for one tree replacement.
The hearing was closed and following Board deliberation Mr. Voigt made a motion to approve, Mr. Scheibner seconded, the application was approved on a vote of four to three.
Adoption of Minutes: The minutes from May 2, 2017 were adopted with one correction.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Michael Cafarelli
Board Secretary

Date approved: February 5, 2019

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