BOROUGH OF WEST CAPE MAY
PLANNING-ZONING BOARD
WORKSHOP MEETING – October 27, 2009

The Regular Meeting of the Borough of West Cape May Planning-Zoning Board, held at the Municipal Building, 732 Broadway, was called to order by Chairperson Mulligan at 7:00 PM.  After reading the Open Public Meetings Act of 1975 he led all present in the flag salute.

ROLL CALL:
Members:                                            
              Ramsey Geyer            present               Diane Rea                  absent
              Doris Jacobsen           present               Chris Shriver              present
              Art Joblin                   absent                Mark Kulkowitz         present
              Pam Kaithern present             Alternates:                   
              Paul Mulligan  present               Gary Novak               present
              Kevin O’Neill present               Mike Colameco          absent
                                   
Also Present:                Brock Russell, Esq., Board Solicitor
                                    Ray Roberts, P.E., Board Engineer
                                    Elaine Wallace, Recording Secretary

Gary Novak was sworn in by Solicitor Russell.

MINUTES:  On motion of Chris Shriver, seconded by Ramsey Geyer, the minutes of October 13, 2009 were approved on roll call vote as follows: Novak abstaining, all remaining members present voting in the affirmative.

Review of Borough Ordinances: Pam Kaithern reviewed the changes being made in the following ordinances pursuant to the recommendations of the Court Master and by order of the Judge in the Sixth Street Partners case. Gary Novak pointed out the Planning Board gave great time and thought to becoming compliant with COAH regulations when it redid the Borough’s Master Plan.  He felt it was self-evident that these ordinances comply with the Master Plan

Ordinance 433-09:  On motion of Ramsey Geyer, seconded by Chris Shriver, the aforementioned ordinance was found substantially consistent with the Master Plan on unanimous roll call vote.

Ordinance 435-09:  On motion of Mark Kulkowitz, seconded by Doris Jacobsen, the aforementioned ordinance was found substantially consistent with the Master Plan on unanimous roll call vote. 

Ordinance 436-09:  On motion of Chris Shriver, seconded by Mark Kulkowitz, the aforementioned ordinance was found substantially consistent with the Master Plan on unanimous roll call vote. 

Ordinance 437-09: On motion of Doris Jacobsen, seconded by Gary Novak, the aforementioned ordinance was found substantially consistent with the Master Plan on unanimous roll call vote.

APP 05-09 Interpretation of Special Question for Wilbraham Mansion, 133 Myrtle Avenue, Block 4, Lot 6: Attorney Robert Desanto appeared before the board on behalf of the applicant seeking an interpretation of a section of the Borough’s code with regard to the use of meeting rooms at a hotel/motel.  Board Solicitor Brock Russell felt that since a condition of the previous site plan approval for Wilbraham Mansion stated that the applicant would have to come before the board and give public notice before it could use the area called the “tea room” in the addition, the application could not be heard because public notice was not given.  Mr. Desanto argued that the condition was rendered moot when the Borough changed its zoning regulations with Ordinance 428-09 in July of this year.  Mr. Russell felt that still did not change the condition of previous site plan approval.  Mr. Russell stated that, according to MLUL, any application to eliminate a condition of approval would require public notice.  The applicant withdrew its request and agreed to give public notice.  The applicant asked the Board to consider holding a special meeting in November to allow his client to start using his room before the holiday season.

Pam Kaithern made a motion, seconded by Gary Novak, to schedule a special meeting for November 10th at 7 PM and cancel the November 17th regular meeting.  The motion was carried on unanimous roll call vote. 

PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR:  no one from the public wished to speak.

Pam Kaithern announced several fundraisers and events taking place in November: November 2nd spaghetti dinner for the Christmas Parade at the VFW; November 14th beef and beer at the VFW for the Christmas Parade; November 22nd pork dinner at the Fire Hall for the Christmas Parade; and finally, November 15th the 125th Anniversary Dinner hosted by the History Committee of West Cape May.  Mrs. Kaithern commended the History Committee for all its hard work on the dinner and hoped everyone will be able to attend.

Robert Desanto expressed concern that the Tax Assessor, being part time, would not be able to produce the 200’ list in time for his client to meet the 10 day noticing requirements.  After some discussion, Pam Kaithern made a motion, seconded by Chris Shriver, to schedule a special meeting for November 10th at 7 PM, but not cancel the November 17th regular meeting at this time.  The motion was carried unanimously on roll call vote.

ADJOURNMENT:  On motion of Doris Jacobsen, seconded by Gary Novak, and carried by unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Elaine L. Wallace
Recording Secretary