BOROUGH OF WEST CAPE MAY
PLANNING-ZONING BOARD
WORK SESSION – February 10, 2009
The Work Session of the Borough of West Cape May Planning-Zoning Board, held at the Municipal Building, 732 Broadway, was called to order by Vice Chairperson O’Neill at 7:00 PM. After reading the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 he led all present in the flag salute.
ROLL CALL:
Members:
Doris Jacobsen absent Dick Rigby present
Art Joblin absent Chris Shriver present (7:25 PM)
Pam Kaithern present Chris Wood present
Paul Mulligan absent Alternates:
Kevin O’Neill present Mark Kulkowitz absent
Diane Rea present Archie Garnett absent
Also Present: Brock Russell, Esq., Board Solicitor
Ray Roberts, P.E., Board Engineer
Elaine Wallace, Recording Secretary
MINUTES: On motion of Diane Rea, seconded by Chris Wood, the minutes for the January 27, 2009 Work Session were approved unanimously on roll call vote.
RESOLUTIONS:
APP 01-09 Charles Bounds, Jr. Application 04-06 On motion of Pam Kaithern, seconded by Kevin O’Neill, the request for a 90-day extension was approve unanimously on roll call vote.
ADM 02-09 Ordinance 419-09 Consistent with Master Plan On motion of Pam Kaithern, seconded by Chris Wood, the resolution confirming that Ordinance 419-09 was consistent with the Master Plan was approved unanimously on roll call vote.
ADM 03-09 Ordinance 420-09 Consistent with Master Plan On motion of Diane Rea, seconded by Chris Wood, the resolution confirming that Ordinance 420-09 was consistent with the Master Plan was approved unanimously on roll call vote.
REVIEW OF ORDINANCES 421-09 and 422-09: Ray Roberts gave background on how he created the ordinance and the reasoning for the amounts of the application fees. Diane Rea asked for clarification on whether a farm could have more than 1 turbine if it were made up of multiple lots. Mr. Roberts explained only one would be permitted if all the lots were contained on a single tax bill. Gene Cathrall of 837 Broadway objected to allowing windmills on ½ acre lots. He also felt that the setback should be more than the height of the windmill. Lastly, he objected to the $500 application fee. Mr. Roberts explained that the applications will require a lot of review and if the Borough did not charge enough to cover the cost, every taxpayer would absorb that expense. Chris Wood explained that Mr. Cathrall comments are more appropriate to the public hearing on the ordinance, since the Planning Board is only determining if the ordinance is consistent with the master plan.
On motion of Chris Wood, seconded by Dick Rigby, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, the Board found Ordinance 421-09 to be substantially consistent with the Master Plan. On motion of Chris Wood, seconded by Dick Rigby, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, the Board found Ordinance 422-09 to be substantially consistent with the Master Plan.
Application 06-08, Irene Hober, Block 7, Lot 17, Minor site/variance: Irene Hobert was sworn in by Solicitor Russell and was represented by Lou Dwyer of Corino & Dwyer. Mr. Dwyer explained that the Board granted approval for Sean and Maria Johnson to construct a single family in 2007. The original intention was to build the house on the existing foundation, but that would not permit on-site parking. Ms. Hober was asking permission to move the footprint back to allow parking in front of the house. Ray Roberts asked for floor plans to be able to calculate the FAR, which he determined to be 1046 square feet. The plans called for 1200 square feet which would require a variance for FAR. Pam Kaithern suggested she look into the proposed FAR/LEED ordinance for a way to get some bonus square footage. Brock Russell suggested only considering the bulk variances at this time to allow Ms. Hober time to work on the FAR issue. He explained that the bulk variances are the same ones previously approved in 2007 except the one side yard setback would be more compliant. It was suggested that pervious materials be used on the driveway and walkways to limit lot coverage. Ray Robert suggested the roof leaders be outlet into dry well on site to insure rain water does not flow onto neighboring lots. Also, Fire Company approval was required as part of the pervious approval, but there was no evidence that it was obtained. Mr. Dwyer assured the Board he would get the approval.
Vice-Chairman O’Neill opened the hearing to anyone within 200 feet, then to the general public. When no one wished to speak, the hearing was closed. Pam Kaithern made a motion, seconded by Chris Shriver, to approve the bulk variances with the following conditions: impervious driveway, roof leaders outlet into dry well, and fulfillment of condition #2 of the previous approval (letter from Fire Company). The application was approved unanimously on roll call vote.
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR: No one wished to speak.
Diane Rea advised that the approved 2009 meeting schedule included a meeting on May 12th which is the day of the municipal election.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned on unanimous voice vote at 8:17 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Elaine L. Wallace, Recording Secretary
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