AGENDA

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL

PLANNING BOARD

Thursday

January 4, 2024

 

7:00 PM REORGANIZATION MEETING &

REGULAR MEETING

 

THE BOARD RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY

AND REARRANGE THE AGENDA AT THE TIME OF THE MEETING

1.                         OPENING STATEMENT:

2.             OATHS:

3.             ROLL CALL:

4.                         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

5.                         REORGANIZATION:

a.       Chairman:                                                                                                                                                                  

b.       Vice Chairman:                                                                                                                                                        

c.        Secretary:                                                                                                                                                                   

d.       Consulting Attorney:                                                                                                                                              

e.        Consulting Engineer:                                                                                                                                              

f.        Consulting Planner:                                                                                                                                                

g.       Licensed Tree Expert:                                                                                                                                            

h.       Administrative Officer:                                                                                                                                          

i.         Recording Secretary:                                                                                                                                              

j.        2022- 2023 Meeting Dates – Resolution

k.       Official Newspaper – Determined by the Gov. Body:                                                                                    

l.         Environmental Commission Liaison:                                                                                                                 

m.     Site Review Committee:                           Chairman:                                                                                          

                        Member:                                                      Member:                                                                                             

                                                                                               

n.       Master Plan Review Committee:          Chairman:                                                                                          

                        Member:                                                      Member:                                                                                             

 

REGULAR MEETING

6.     Approval of Minutes: 

7.     Vouchers:

8.     Correspondence:

9.       Resolutions:

 

 

 

 

 

10.    Review of Submission Waivers before the Board:

a.       SD-2991A / Mark Chicketano

                        i.   Type:  Minor Subdivision with Ancillary Variance Relief

                      ii.   Description:  Application of Mark Chicketano as Applicant and Owner seeking Minor Subdivision approval with Ancillary Variance Relief to subdivide the property into two new lots as follows:  Proposed Lot 18.01 will be 15,000 sf in size and contain 100 feet of frontage along Bry Avenue.  The proposed lot would contain the existing 1-story dwelling onsite and associated features.  Proposed Lot 18.02 will be 15,000 sf in size and contain 100 feet of frontage along Bry Avneue as well as 150 feet along unimproved Holy Place.  The property is to remain vacant at this time, however, a driveway connection along Bry Avenue is proposed to be 18 feet in width and 50 feet in length, terminating at the front yard setback line.  The Holy Place site frontage is apparently to remain unimproved with this application, if approved on premises known as Block 18, Lot 18, 214 Bry Avenue.

                    iii.   Attachments:

1.       Document Distribution Sheet 1

2.       Board Engineer’s Review Letter

11.    Applications before the Board:

a.       Case No. SP-1105 / AAVRHW Property, LLC – Victory Road

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with Design Waiver Relief

                   ii.      Description:  Application of AAVRHW Property, LLC (Victory Road) as Applicant and Stavola Realty Company as Owners seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval to remove a large portion of the existing woods and construct a 203,802 sf warehouse/office building which will consist of 193,802 sf of warehouse space and two separate office spaces totaling 10,000 sf. They are also proposing 25 loading dock spaces, two drive I ramps, 68 trailer parking spaces as well as 73 passenger vehicle parking spaces, four(4) of which are proposed to be equipped for electric vehicle charging.  Access will be provided via two (2) new full movement driveways along Victory Road and a 30 foot wide circulation aisle around the eastern, southern and western sides of the building.  Other improvements include concrete sidewalks, curbing, ADA curb ramps, stormwater management as well as new landscaping and lighting throughout on premises known as Block 41, Lot 17, Victory Road.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard at a special meeting on November 29, 2022 when it was carried December 1, 2022.  On December 1, 2022 it was carried to January 5, 2023 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.  On January 5, 2023 this application was carried to March 2, 2023 with no further notice.  On March 2, 2023 this application was carried to March 16, 2023 with no further notice and on March 16, 2023 it was carried to April 13, 2023 with no further notice. After testimony on April 13, 2023 it was carried to April 20, 2023 when it was carried to May 4, 2023 with no further notice.  After some testimony on May 4, 2023 it was carried to May 11, 2023 for scheduling purposes only and on May 11, 2023 it was carried to May 18, 2023 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.  On May 18, 2023 this application was carried to June 15, 2023 with no further notice.  After additional testimony on June 15, 2023 the application was carried to August 17, 2023 with no further notice.  On August 17, 2023 this application was carried with no further notice to September 7, 2023 for scheduling purposes only and on September 7, 2023 it was carried to October 5, 2023 with no further notice.  After some additional testimony on October 5, 2023 this application was carried to November 2, 2023 with no further notice.  After some additional testimony on November 2nd, this application was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  January 31, 2024

                 iv.      Eligible Voters:  Greenfield, Huszar, Leggio, Seaman, Mercer, Pike and Boisvert

 

 

 

 

 

 

b.       Case No. SP-1114 / Lowes Companies, Inc.

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan

                   ii.      Description:  Application of Lowes Companies, Inc. as Applicant and Lowes Home Centers, Inc. (n/k/a Lowes Home Centers, LLC) as Owners seeking Amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval on a developed lot currently containing a 141,500 sf Lowes Home Improvement store and associated parking lot with access driveways to the site from Route 9 North and Lanes Mill Road.  The Applicant is now proposing to convert existing parking areas to utilize the space for outdoor storage areas.  The storage areas generally consist of garden center products and clothes drop off bin.  They are also proposing to convert several passenger vehicle parking spaces into oversized truck spaces.  The proposed parking lot modifications would result in 660 total spaces with 611 parking spaces when the seasonal sales area is in effect.   Other improvements include an air pump, picnic tables, utility trailer display, covered canopy over a pickup area and fence storage on premises known as Block 28, Lot 14.01, 4975 US Highway 9 North.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on August 17, 2023 when it was carried to October 5, 2023 with no further notice.  On October 5, 2023 this application was rescheduled with notice.  After some testimony on November 2, 2023 this application was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  January 31, 2024

                 iv.      Eligible Voters:  Cristiano, Greenfield, Huszar, Leggio, Seaman, Mercer, Pike & Boisvert

c.        Case No.  SP-1115 / JABE Howell, LLC

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan w/Ancillary Variance & Design Waiver Relief

                   ii.      Description:  Application of JABE Howell, LLC as Applicant and George Harms Construction, Inc. as Owner seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to clear 1.84 acres of woods to construct two (2) buildings, 5,180 sf and 10,780 sf in size for use as a trade contractor business with office space.  They are proposing 12 parking spaces in front adjacent to Building A and a gravel outdoor stage area with space for 16 fleet vehicles in the rear behind Building B.  Access to the site is provided via two new proposed full movement driveways along Cranberry Road,  Additional site improvements consist of concrete sidewalks and curbing, lighting, landscaping, three aboveground and two underground stormwater management basins, one new monument signs and refuse enclose on premises known as Block 182, Lot 4, 402 Cranberry Road.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 14, 2023 when it was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  February 8, 2024

d.       Case No. SD-3009 / Augustine Kim

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Minor Subdivision with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief

                   ii.      Description:  Application of Augustine Kim as Applicant and Owner seeking Minor Subdivision approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to subdivide the existing lot into two new lots.  Proposed lot 144.01 will be 2.00 acres in size and contain the existing dwelling and driveway and the full Casino Drive frontage.  Proposed lot 144.02 will be 7.91 acres in size and will be landlocked and remain undeveloped.  The applicant proposes a 30 foot wide access easement to proposed lot 144.02 along the eastern property line of proposed lot 144.01.  No improvements are proposed with this application for premises known as Block 144, Lot 144, 599 Casino Drive.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 14, 2023 when it was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  February 15, 2024

 

 

e.        Case No. SP-1117 / D.R. Horton Inc. NJ – Howell Ridge

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief

                   ii.      Description:  Application D.R. Horton, Inc. – NJ as Applicant and Tyrpak Road Group, LLC as Owners seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to subdivide the existing lots to provide 458 total dwelling units, comprised of 162 single-family dwelling units, 238 townhome units, of which 80 are affordable units, and 58 affordable apartment units.  All 138 of the affordable units are noted to be for rent.   Parking is provided throughout the development as a combination of garage/driveways, street parking and parking lots.  Access to the development will be provided by two new full-movement boulevard driveways; one along Casino Drive and one along West Farms Road.  Other improvements include concrete sidewalks, curbing, aboveground and underground stormwater management basins, landscaping, lighting, retaining walls and trash enclosures.  The project will also include a water tower, sanitary sewer pump station and new sewer infrastructure along Casino Drive and Havens Bridge Road.  As part of the project, the Applicant is proposing to dedicate the northern parcel, located on the north side of Casino Drive to the Township on premises known as Block 142, Lots 6 & 6.01 and Block 144, Lots 8 through 12, 14, 15, 20, 35, 111, 112, 142, 145 through 150, 160 through 165, 165.01, 167, 177, 178, 178.01 and 178.02, Tyrpak Road, West Farms Road and Casino Drive.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 14, 2023 when it was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  February 17, 2024

f.        Case No. SP-1111 / Kmetz Inc.

THERE WILL BE NO TESTIMONY ON THIS APPLICATION.

IT WILL BE CARRIED TO A FUTURE DATE WITH NO FURTHER NOTICE.

                     i.      Type:  Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan w/Ancillary Variance & Design Waiver Relief

                   ii.      Description:  Application of Kmetz Inc. as Applicant and Florence Elbaum as Owner seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with Ancillary Variance and Design Waiver Relief to remove all existing structures and construct a 9,600 sf warehouse/office building for a contractor business.  They are also proposing 11 parking spaces including 1 ADA and 1 EV space and a 40x 95.5’ loading area in the rear of the building.  The applicant is also proposing a gravel outdoor storage area in the rear consisting of approximately 57,500 sf which will be utilized to store materials, equipment and vehicles associated with the contracting business.  Other improvements include concrete sidewalks and curbing, landscaping, lighting and one above ground infiltration basin for stormwater management on premises known as Block 177, Lot 41, 1050 State Route 33.  This application was originally scheduled to be heard on December 14, 2023 when it was carried to January 4, 2024 for scheduling purposes only with no further notice.

                 iii.      Expiration Date:  December 31, 2023

 

12.    Master Plan Status Report:

13.    Executive Session:

The links below will bring you to the agenda for Thursday, January 4, 2024

There are three links that all lead to the same document.

Once you open the link you will notice secondary hyperlinks for each application and the documents

associated with that application.  You may need to hold the control button when you click the link.

Please note that the links may not work with Microsoft Edge

 

 

 

 

 

***PLEASE NOTE:  If at 10:30 PM there remains one or more cases on the agenda other than the case in process, the board may elect to postpone the unheard cases to the following month to discuss outstanding correspondence.