Transcript for Piscataway Planning meeting on October 11 2023
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Speaker 1 00:00:05 Good evening. The Piscataway Township Planning Board meeting will please come to order. Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in the following ways. Notice published in the Courier News notice posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building notice made available to the Township clerk notice sent to the Courier News and the star ledger. Ms. Buckley, would you please call the role Speaker 2 00:00:32 Mayor Wahler. Speaker 0 00:00:36 Present Speaker 2 00:00:38 Ms. Corcoran? Speaker 0 00:00:39 Here. Speaker 2 00:00:40 Ms. Saunders, you're muted. Carol. Speaker 0 00:00:52 Here. Sorry about that. Speaker 2 00:00:54 You're okay. It's all Reverend Kinneally. Speaker 0 00:00:57 Here. Speaker 2 00:00:58 Mr. Atkins. Speaker 0 00:00:59 Here. Speaker 2 00:01:00 Mr. Foster? Speaker 0 00:01:02 Here. Speaker 2 00:01:02 Mr. Ahmed? Nope. And Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:01:06 Here. We will now recite the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag is over my right shoulder. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Hello. Do we have, can we swear in the professionals please? Speaker 0 00:01:35 Yes. Can you please raise your right hand? Do you swear that the testimony you're about to give will be the truth and nothing but the truth? We do. Thank you. Speaker 1 00:01:49 Are there any changes to our agenda, Mr. Barlow? Speaker 3 00:01:52 Yes. Madam chair item number 1223 PB 13 slash 14 V 10 Marion Court Trust has been postponed until the December 13th, 2023 meeting the applicant had already noticed. So there'll be no further notice, but if anyone's on the meeting for the 10 Marion Court subdivision, that matter will be heard on December 13th, 2023. That is the only change to the agenda that I'm aware of. Speaker 1 00:02:24 Thank you. May I have a motion to pay the dually audited bills, please? Speaker 0 00:02:34 Reverend Kay. I make a motion that we pay the bills. Speaker 1 00:02:37 Do I have a second? Second that Speaker 0 00:02:39 I second that. Speaker 1 00:02:40 Roll call. Speaker 2 00:02:41 Mayor Wahler. Speaker 0 00:02:42 Yes. Speaker 2 00:02:43 Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:02:46 Yes. Speaker 2 00:02:47 Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 0 00:02:50 Yes. Mr. Speaker 2 00:02:51 Foster? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:02:54 Yes. Adoption of the resolution to memorialize action. Taken on September the 13th, 23. Speaker 0 00:03:05 Okay. Madam Chairman. I'd like to memorialize the resolution 23 PB 18 for Rockefeller Group Development Court for preliminary and final site plan. Speaker 3 00:03:16 Madam chair, if I may, before the, the board votes on it. In reviewing the resolution that I prepared, I noted I left out one item, which was no overnight parking on the, on the property or on Normandy Drive, overnight parking. So the resolution that Ms. Saunders had, I, I just have to add that line into it so that it's memorialized and part of the resolution. But with that comment or that amendment to what has been presented, I would ask that the board vote on it with that tweak, if I may. Speaker 1 00:03:53 So the board should, can we have a motion then, including the including of that amendment? Speaker 0 00:04:02 Okay. Madam Chairman. I'd like to moralize the rest resolution for Rockefeller Group Development Court for preliminary and final site plan with an amendment for no overnight parking. Do Speaker 1 00:04:14 I have a second? Speaker 4 00:04:16 Reverend Kinneally? I'll second it. Speaker 1 00:04:18 Roll call please. Speaker 2 00:04:20 Mayor. Wahler. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:04:26 Yes. Speaker 2 00:04:27 Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 3 00:04:30 Yes. Speaker 2 00:04:31 Mr. Foster? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:04:34 Yes. Item B, Speaker 0 00:04:37 Madam chair. I'd like to moralize the resolution for 18 PB 38 slash 39 B for corporate Park Associates, 10 corporate for rearranging of the internal office space. Speaker 1 00:04:52 Do I have a second? Do I have a second? I second it. Thank you. Roll call please. Speaker 2 00:05:02 Mayor? Wahler. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:05:07 Yes. Speaker 2 00:05:08 Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 3 00:05:11 Yes. Speaker 2 00:05:12 Mr. Foster? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:05:16 Yes. Item number nine, adoption of the minutes from regular meeting of September 13th, Speaker 0 00:05:22 Madam Chairman. I'll like to memorialize the minutes from the regular meeting of September 13th, 2023. Speaker 1 00:05:30 Do I have a second? Reverend Speaker 4 00:05:32 Madam chair? Reverend Kinneally. I'll second it. Speaker 1 00:05:34 Thank you. Roll call. Speaker 2 00:05:36 Mayor Wahler. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:05:42 Yes. Speaker 2 00:05:43 Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 3 00:05:46 Yes. Speaker 2 00:05:47 Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Ahmed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:05:52 Yes. Item number 10, discussion redevelopment plan for the property designated as lock 34 0 1 lot 12.02, et cetera. Speaker 3 00:06:08 I believe Mr. Clarkin is here for that Madam Speaker 1 00:06:11 Chair. Mr. Clarkin, are you ready? Speaker 5 00:06:13 I am ready. I will. Speaker 1 00:06:14 Thank you. You may proceed. Speaker 5 00:06:16 Okay, Sharon, we'll get started. All right. So this is the redevelopment plan for the Clawson Street and Lakeland Avenue area. It's all the block and lots in front of you. It's also including portions of Clawson Street, Brook Avenue and Field Avenues right of ways. So I will begin by scrolling down to page. So yeah, I'll walk you through this redevelopment plan, but I'm gonna start on page B to kind of give you an overview of the plan and the context of where we're talking about. You can also refer to the map at the end of my plan for a aerial figure. So yeah, so basically the redevelopment plan proposes a number of light industrial uses that will be permitted in this area that it was designated as an area in need of redevelopment when I presented the study either last month or the prior month. Speaker 5 00:07:18 And all these uses actually fit within our, your current ally one light zone designation for light and heavy industrial character of that surrounding neighborhood. And so therefore, these proposed uses are consistent with your master plan. So it, as a little reminder where this area is, it's about 12.34 acres in size and it was 16 lots along with those portions of those three municipal streets that I mentioned. So this area is in the northern portion of the Township, pretty close to the border of the borough of Middlesex with Possum Town Road on its east and then river road all the way to the west of it. So it's closer to the possum town side, but a majority of the area is really vacant wooded land and forest as it stands today. If you remember, there were about three parcels that I testified to during the study portion where there are two residential structures that were in kind of bad shape and were designated in need of redevelopment and there was a lot of vehicle storage. So that's what exists today. And so we're looking to, through this plan to reverse those conditions found through the in need of redevelopment study. Speaker 5 00:08:34 And so, and then, yeah, just for further clarification, it's bound by Bayland Avenue, Platon Street, and a railroad track to the south. So I'm gonna move further along into the plan to start talking about the plan goals and objectives. I think's on page five. So we're looking to create land use requirements specific to this area that will effectuate the development of underutilized parcels that was found during the in need of redevelopment study. So we wanna encourage redevelopment to increase tax rateables and build appropriate land uses within this section Piscataway, hence the light and industrial uses proposed through this redevelopment plan as that is what is surrounding it today. Speaker 5 00:09:21 And really we're looking to reverse the observed conditions found by the study so that it can improve into better economic and physical conditions. We want to utilize best practices of planning and engineering to develop a site that fits within the neighborhood and the zone and provide for new modern industrial facilities in Piscataway Township. So under the land use plan, there are several principle permitted uses that some of them actually match uses found in the current ally one zone. So research activities, I won't read 'em all. Professional offices, experimental research, manufacturing, receiving shipping establishments involving printer public operations. But what is added is specifically empty tractor trailer, truck box, truck and van storage is permitted so long that goods in active transit are permitted as long as those vehicles only remain at the property overnight. And they're not refrigeration units powered on in an active use to limit noise. So this includes truck terminals specifically for tenanting use, not for public storage and not for storage and sales of rentals or equipment. So really we're just looking for very temporary empty tractor trailer storage if the tenant needs it in relation to any warehousing or receiving or shipping use that may be going on in the redevelopment area. Speaker 5 00:10:52 Moving on to permitted accessory uses. Typically, you know, your typical parking and loading facilities, we are allowing offices within the principal structure. Guardhouse science, gates, fences, emergency generators, EV charging, we'll get into that later. Solar energy systems. And then number eight is a little bit different in that we are allowing, so long as it's conducted within the confines of the building, that a tenant can do minor repair of vehicles parked within the building on site. So we're talking tire repair, fluid changes, simple chassis repair, fixing dents, battery replacement, things of that nature. They may do outdoor storage so long as it's non-hazardous materials and it's screened from Speaker 6 00:11:38 As little as 10 minutes Speaker 5 00:11:41 As long as it's, yeah, screened from adjoining properties and rights of way. And then other customary incidental uses to the property are allowed in accessory. So what's prohibited? Anything not listed herein, but also storage of anything hazardous or dangerous. No painting and motor vehicles, no paint booths, no daily truck parking operations and no public repair garage under B. Starting at the bottom of page six, we just had the bulk requirements for this redevelopment plan. So lot area 200,000 square feet, one a lot, at least 40 by 1 25 feet. We have proper setbacks included. Impervious coverage can be up to 70% for the whole lot. And then it moves on to off street parking where you'll find your typical parking sizes. And we also include setbacks for parking lots. Speaker 5 00:12:39 We did add a number of additional requirements. I'll try and highlight some of the more important ones. You know, such as truck and trailer storage has to be onsite in delineated spaces and can't be stored longer than overnight, or at least the goods within the trailers can't be stored longer than overnight. In this trailer storage area, the main access drive can be 10 feet from the side property line parking lots or trailers. Trailer storage areas can be no closer than two feet if it's side yard and five feet if it's a rear yard. And we want a minimum width at least 20 feet and no lot higher than 65 feet. Right. So loading activities may only be permitted for the other permitted uses. So not the trailer storage usage along with sufficient vegetative screening or fencing. The next bullet points are really just about where the front, rear and side property lines are and how to determine that. No idling on Clason Street. Madam Speaker 7 00:13:48 Chair. Can I jump in here for a second? Go ahead, Mayor. Since we're talking about some of the additions, we wanna make sure that the, in the redevelopment plan that the applicant has to, and the plan has to reconstruct Clawson Street. Yes. From their property line out to Bayland Avenue with curbing and sidewalk on the Township fire training sign to connect with Bayland Avenue and also install conduit line for fiber optic too. Speaker 5 00:14:20 Yes. So thank you Mayor for that. Just so we're clear, I threw the conduit. You'll find that on page 10 under utilities, you know, this includes in installation of fiber conduit. And then if you scroll all the way down to infrastructure on page 13, that's where I say they have to fully reconstruct cost to street and then work with the engineering department to replace fencing and siding access gates for the fire training facility. But yes, full curb and Speaker 7 00:14:51 Sidewalk, just so the general public knows and and the board members know we just, just reconstructed Bayland Avenue. That was a four, four plus million dollar reconstruction job out there. So we wanna make sure we're cleaning up the, the neighborhood out there. Speaker 1 00:15:08 Okay, Speaker 5 00:15:11 Thank you Mayor. Speaker 1 00:15:11 Proceed Mr. Clarkton. Speaker 5 00:15:13 Sure. Last ones are really, we're related to noise. So the, any redeveloper that comes before the board for a site plan has to demonstrate that the site or the noise from the operations won't impact nearby residential, residential neighborhoods. And there is an option to install an eight foot high noise reducing fence should it be ne necessary. So those are the major additional redevelopment requirements specific to this plan. I'm gonna move on to parking. So we have these five uses that are permitted that have different minimum parking requirements. So this is to make sure that it's adequately parked, which myself and all the professionals feel that it will be. So one space per 3000 square feet for the truck and trailer equipment service facility for receiving and shipping. It's one space per 200 square feet light manufacturing and assembly is one space per 800. And an office is one per 200 square feet plugin. Electric charging stations shall be required in accordance with the ordinance and shall be fully operational at the time of occupancy. And then they are available to have the bonus credits be included with their overall parking requirements. Speaker 5 00:16:33 We touched on the fiber conduit that I wanted to highlight at the bottom of page 10. You'll see some of the signage design standards. It's pretty standard. You know, one free standing sign, no long, no larger than a hundred square feet, proper setbacks. You can have two wall signs, one tenant identification sign at the top of Claton Street after they fully repave it. And then just directional signs, typical lighting, l e d, nothing strobing or anything like that. You'll see landscaping we're requiring buffers be compose of berms or a dense mixture of deciduous trees to provide a year-round visual screen. Speaker 5 00:17:19 One tree per 2000 square feet of parking spaces is pretty standard. And then if you know any, we want a native species and if anything dies within the first two years, it's up to the property owner to replace it. I think. Yeah, environmental assessment. We did find possible existing wetlands on the property, so it'll be up to the redeveloper to work with D A P related to that for its development. I already mentioned this is consistent with the master plan. And I think the last thing is, we already really touched on vacating relevant portions of Clawson Brook Avenue and Field Avenue, but that the redeveloper shall fully reconstruct Clawson Street and work with the engineering department on the fencing for the fire training facility. Speaker 1 00:18:11 Okay. Speaker 5 00:18:15 And I think those are all the highlights that I wanted to touch on tonight for this redevelopment plan. Speaker 1 00:18:21 Okay. Speaker 5 00:18:21 So we can take any questions. Speaker 1 00:18:22 Members of the board, do you have any questions of Mr. Clarken on this redevelopment assessment? Speaker 7 00:18:29 Madam chair, just, just a quick comment. Anybody who's ever driven down there when it was owned by a Layla bus company is probably one of the most disrepair properties in Piscataway Township. If any way we as a board can prod a developer to get that site cleaned up, that, that would be helpful. Speaker 1 00:18:49 Thank you Mayor. Anyone else? Any comments from, no more comments from the board, then we'll open it up to the public. Ms. Buckley, Speaker 2 00:19:06 No one's raising their hand. Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:19:08 Okay, thank you. Hearing no comments from the board, we'll close it to the public at this time. If there are no more comments or question, I'll take a motion board. Have members Is anybody? Everybody's muted. Speaker 4 00:19:32 Rev, Reverend Kinneally Madam chair. I'll make a motion that we go ahead and to redevelopment, redevelopment plan in regards to Bayland Avenue and that that area needs to be cleaned up. That we may add that too. That developer, whoever comes in, has to clean this area up because it was a mess when that bus company had left it that way. Speaker 1 00:20:05 This motion will for forwarding to the Township Council to review Speaker 3 00:20:11 Mr. Your motion to recommend adoption of the redevelopment plan by the council. Reverend Kinneally. Speaker 1 00:20:22 Reverend Kinneally? Speaker 4 00:20:24 Yes, that is correct. That's the motion I made. Speaker 3 00:20:26 Thank you, sir. Speaker 1 00:20:27 Thank you. Second, please. Seconded, Corcoran. Okay. It's been moved and seconded. Can we have a roll call of the full board? Speaker 2 00:20:40 Mayor? Wahler? Speaker 4 00:20:41 Yes. Speaker 2 00:20:42 Ms. Corcoran? Speaker 1 00:20:43 Yes. Speaker 2 00:20:45 Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 1 00:20:50 Yes. Speaker 2 00:20:51 Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Ahmed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:20:57 Yes. Speaker 3 00:20:58 Madam chair. There's a resolution that was prepared just in case the, the board decided to recommend adoption if Ms. Saunders. Speaker 1 00:21:11 Ms. Saunders, do you have that resolution? Speaker 2 00:21:21 Carol, you're muted. Speaker 0 00:21:26 Sorry, I just said I needed one second. Okay. Okay. Is that one you sent to me Laura in email? Speaker 2 00:21:40 Yeah, I, yeah, I sent several today. Carol? Yeah. You have it. Okay. Speaker 0 00:21:43 You done? Let me look. Yeah, so because I, it's just Speaker 2 00:21:45 A reso, it's just you wanna adopt the resolution for the redevelopment plan. Speaker 0 00:21:48 Okay. I wanna adopt the resolution for the redevelopment plan. Sorry. 'cause I was off today so I wasn't checking emails. Speaker 1 00:21:55 Second. Do I have a second? Speaker 2 00:21:59 Reverend Kinneally? I'll second that. Speaker 1 00:22:01 Thank you. Roll call please Speaker 2 00:22:03 To Mayor. Wahler? Speaker 9 00:22:04 Yes. Speaker 2 00:22:05 Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:22:08 Yes. Speaker 2 00:22:09 Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Yes. Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Hammed? Yes. And Madam Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:22:19 Yes. Okay. Moving on. We have item 11, a discussion of the ordinance amending 88 Centennial Avenue Redevelopment. Mr. Clark, can you, number Speaker 3 00:22:33 11 is the J S M at Centennial Piscataway application. Madam chair. Speaker 2 00:22:39 Yeah, that was revised a few days ago. Madam chair, the new one on the top is dated ten six. Speaker 3 00:22:45 No, 10 11. Speaker 2 00:22:47 Oh, I have the old one. 10, 11. Speaker 1 00:22:51 Okay. J S M at Centennial Piscataway minor subdivision. We are being heard by Mr. Peter Vesquez. Speaker 3 00:23:02 I believe Ms. Elgard is here on that matter. Speaker 1 00:23:05 Okay, fine. Ms. Elgard, you may proceed. Speaker 9 00:23:08 Thank you. Irena Elgar from Weingart and Law Firm on behalf of J S M at a eight Centennial Piscataway, L L C. We're here for a minor subdivision lot, 67 0 3, lot eight. It's obviously located at 88 Centennial. What we're trying to do is we are subdividing into two lots, which is why it's a minor subdivision. We have previously received minor subdivision approval in conjunction with our major site plan approval for the site. That was back in the resolution's date is September 9th, 2020. That application, I don't know, you know, if you have it in front of you, it's 20 dash pb dash oh 4 0 5. We had previously come in for a major site plan and minor site subdivision with regard to a Wawa, which we anticipate will be on lot A and a hotel, which will be on lot B. The entire site's about five acres. And what we're trying to do is lot A is gonna be about 2.04 acres, whereas lot b we're subdividing into 2.95 acres. Speaker 9 00:24:25 And that's the, that's the lot for the hotel. We currently, we weren't able to perfect our minor subdivision in time because of the 190 day limitation because we had the joint approval with the, you know, the, the major site plan. So we're in the resolution compliance stage with regard to our major site plan. So we're here asking for the same minor subdivision, but this time we're trying to perfect it in time. So we're gonna try to streamline, you know, the conditions that are just relevant to the subdivision so that we can go ahead and perfect it in time. And I have Ron all back with me here from, he's the director of planning and engineering and he's gonna help me go through two of the review letters that were issued. So if he could be sworn in, I'd appreciate it. Speaker 0 00:25:25 Okay. Can you please raise your right hand? Do you swear that the testimony you're about to give will the truth and nothing but the truth? Speaker 10 00:25:33 I do. Thank Speaker 0 00:25:34 You. Can you please state and spell your name for the record? Speaker 10 00:25:37 Sure. Ronald Albach. A U l E N B A C h. Speaker 0 00:25:41 Thank you. Speaker 10 00:25:42 Thank you, Speaker 9 00:25:43 Thank you. So I'm going to pull up the first review letter is the September 22nd, 2023 C M E letter from Mr. Ry reining. So I'm looking through the letter and I just wanted to note for the record a few items that we don't believe are relevant to or, or not applicable to our site plan. Sorry, our Mr, Speaker 3 00:26:13 Can you first have Mr. Aba just identify himself, who he's with, et cetera on the record? Speaker 9 00:26:20 Sure, Speaker 10 00:26:23 Yes. Thank you. My name again? My name is Ron Aback. I'm the Director of engineering planning and development for Edgewood Properties, the parent company for J S M at 88 Centennial Avenue. Speaker 3 00:26:37 Thank you. Speaker 10 00:26:38 Thank you. Speaker 9 00:26:41 You can proceed Ms. Elbar. Thank you. So I'm looking at the letter from the C M E letter first. Oh Ron, do you wanna go through and walk everybody through this subdivision that we're looking to approved? Speaker 10 00:26:59 Yeah, sure. As, as Ms. Elgard indicated, it's a minor subdivision. It was previously approved by this board. We're simply coming back this evening to seek re-approval of that subdivision so we can get it recorded within a timeframe. As Ms. Elgar indicated, it's two lots. Lot A, which is the 2.044 acres is located on the corner itself, river and Centennial and Lot B. The 2.95 acre lot is located to the rear with frontage on River Road and frontage as well on Centennial Avenue. It's a a L-shape lot. It's unchanged from what this board have previously approved back in 2020. Speaker 9 00:27:39 Okay. Okay. So then moving on to the C M E letter, I'm gonna start with page eight. I believe that that's where the comments start. And the first comment deals with the fact that we don't have any variances or waivers that we're seeking. So I just wanted to confirm that as well as we confirmed for number two that there's not gonna be any changes with regard to the site plan itself. We're just here for the, to rove, the subdivision. Ron, if you could address number three. Speaker 10 00:28:27 Sure. Again, c M E is, is looking for some additional clarification on the prior table on page seven with respect to some of the setbacks. And, and just for clarity, you know, the reason that they're left off the map with distance proximity to the residential zones is because, you know, lot A is on a corner, it's not adjacent to the residential. It obviously has the buffer, if you will, of lot B between it and the residential zone to the south. But we'd be happy to add those distances and information to the chart. Speaker 9 00:29:05 And I think with the regard to number four, we would definitely comply with providing deeds for approval for the, for Mr. Barlow to approve before we file the deeds. Then number five, yes, we'll check with the tax assessor with regard to the lot numbers with regard to six, there's no affordable housing fees and we will obviously comply with any that do apply with regard to the site plan, but not, you know, there's, I don't, there's nothing with the subdivision that's gonna apply. And number seven is just a, a statement. And again, there's no changes though to the site plan itself. And again, number eight, there's no changes to the site plan. And number nine, with regards to outside agency approvals, like I said, we're, we're going through resolution compliance with regard to the site plan and you know that that's not gonna be part of the subdivision itself. And I think the other letter, Speaker 10 00:30:11 Irena, just before you get to the, the Township staff letter, just for clarification, the only other outside agency approval that would be required for the minor subdivision is Middlesex County Planning Board. And we have secured final approval for the subdivision from Middlesex County Planning Board. So I just wanted to put that on the record Speaker 9 00:30:35 And we'll provide the, those with that letter with separately, that could be a condition obviously for the subdivision. Okay. So the next memos from, it's also September 22nd, 2023. We're dealing with the, I guess it's the first one has to do with all conditions of the prior approval. And we're gonna ask that all the conditions not apply to this subdivision. 'cause it's only just with regards to the subdivision. So we're just looking, we're gonna comply obviously with whatever the conditions are as they are related to the site plan, but not to the subdivision, just 'cause that's what we wanna try to avoid in this go around. And with regard to number two, again, that's part of this site plan. It has to deal with the stormwater maintenance manual and that again, will be part of the site plan and we will comply with that. Same thing with the EV charging stations. We're not changing anything that's already approved in the site plan. And number four, Ron, that's what you were referring to with regard to the Middlesex County final subdivision, I believe, right? Speaker 10 00:31:59 Correct. Speaker 9 00:32:02 So if anybody has any questions, Speaker 1 00:32:13 Members of the board, do you have any, any questions of this witness? Speaker 11 00:32:17 Madam chair, if I may. Dawn Corcoran Ms. Elgar with regard to the easements? I believe at the workshop meeting you had said that they were sent to the county. Have they now been recorded and are in place? Speaker 9 00:32:33 I don't have the recorded versions of them. I don't have them back yet. So they have been sent, but, but we still haven't seen them back yet. But when we, we'll definitely provide 'em. And I understand that that's what you need for this. Speaker 11 00:32:46 Thank you. Speaker 1 00:32:50 Any other members of the board have any questions? Okay, Ms. Elgard, I guess I should open it to the public. Ms. Buckley, would Speaker 3 00:33:01 You unshare your screen? Speaker 11 00:33:04 I'm sorry. Speaker 3 00:33:05 No problems. Speaker 1 00:33:08 Would you check with, see if the, see if any members of the public have any questions of this witness? Speaker 2 00:33:13 Anyone in the public have any questions or comments? No. And Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:33:20 Thank you. Public portion for this witness is closed. Ms. Algar, do you have another witness? Speaker 9 00:33:28 No, we don't. And I thank everybody for their time this season, this evening. Speaker 1 00:33:37 Okay, ma'am, you heard the testimony, members of the board, would you care to make a motion? Speaker 3 00:33:49 Dawn, you're muted. If, if you're making the motion. Speaker 11 00:33:53 I am so sorry. Madam chair, I'd like to make a motion that we approve this application for the minor subdivision. I just wanna say that obviously I understand that the conditions tie to the site plan will be, you know, they're, they're going through resolution compliance as Ms. Elgar had stated. However, those easements do have to be in place prior to the Township signing the subdivision deed. Speaker 1 00:34:20 Alright, Speaker 9 00:34:21 Carol Saunders second Speaker 1 00:34:24 Me call please. Speaker 2 00:34:26 Mayor? Wahler? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Speaker 11 00:34:29 Yes. Speaker 2 00:34:30 Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 1 00:34:35 Yes. Speaker 2 00:34:36 Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Hammed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:34:42 Yes. Speaker 9 00:34:44 Thank you very much. Thank you. Speaker 3 00:34:48 Nice. Have a good evening. Speaker 9 00:34:49 Have a good evening. Thank you. Speaker 1 00:34:58 So we have adjourned item number, the Marion court Speaker 3 00:35:05 Down. I'm sorry, I'm mad a chair. I was fiddling around with a folder number 12. Marmion Court trust was adjourned. Speaker 1 00:35:17 So we're down to the last item, which is adjournment. Speaker 3 00:35:21 Well number 13 is an discussion item on the ordinance amending 88 Centennial Avenue redevelopment plan. Speaker 1 00:35:31 Okay. Shall we proceed with that? Speaker 3 00:35:34 Yeah. So essentially this follows the subdivision that the board just granted in that the, the ordinance that was adopted by the council indicated that the hotel had to be built completely first before the Wawa could be built. And the council under has passed an ordinance taking out the sentence that says the hotel must be constructed before the CO and the co issued, before the convenience store could beginning to be built. So they've taken out that piece of the ordinance because it's a land use ordinance, it gets sent to the planning board for your review and compliance with the master plan. Obviously the master plan envisions the Wawa and the hotel. It's just a chicken and an egg type of thing. And this allows the one to go forward without being tied to the, the hotel. So that's the, it's a literally half a sentence that's getting taken out by the council and that's what's being sent to the planning board to indicate if they, Speaker 7 00:36:56 Mr. Barlow if I can jump in, but I also believe that there's benchmarks that they have to meet as far as the construction of the hotel. And maybe Ms. Ms. Corcoran can, Speaker 11 00:37:08 I'm, I'm not aware of that. I Speaker 7 00:37:09 I I thought there was supposed to be benchmarks. I Speaker 3 00:37:13 There may be benchmarks that were set forth in the re in the developer's agreement. Yeah, Speaker 7 00:37:18 There's benchmarks that they have to Speaker 3 00:37:20 Yeah. Have, Speaker 7 00:37:21 But in the, at certain stages, Speaker 3 00:37:23 Change is just that one line. The developer's agreement would obviously contractually bind them all. So if the board has any questions, otherwise it would be there be appropriate for the board to make a motion concurring and recommending the council, the council amendment is consistent with the master plan. Speaker 1 00:37:54 Would someone like to make that motion as Mr. Barlow presented it? Speaker 11 00:38:00 Dawn Corcoran. I'll make that motion. Speaker 1 00:38:03 Do I have a second? Speaker 4 00:38:05 Mr. ATSs? Reverend Kinneally. I'll second it. Speaker 1 00:38:08 Thank you. Roll call. Speaker 2 00:38:10 Mayor Wahler? Speaker 7 00:38:12 Yes. Speaker 2 00:38:13 Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Yes. Speaker 1 00:38:21 Mr. Speaker 2 00:38:21 Foster? Yes. Mr. Hamed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:38:27 Yes. Speaker 3 00:38:27 And Madam chair. In keeping with the strict timeframes that the council has to act on, I took the liberty of preparing a motion and anticipation of the, the board acting this evening. Speaker 1 00:38:39 A motion or a resolution? Speaker 3 00:38:40 I'm sorry. Resolution. I apologize. I, Ms. Saunders should have, it's a Speaker 1 00:38:45 Ms. Saunders, if you have that resolution, you may proceed. You're muted. Speaker 0 00:38:55 Sorry. Speaker 1 00:38:57 No problem. Speaker 0 00:38:57 Okay, let me just look. Oh, yep. 88 Centennial. Okay. Madam Chairman, I'd like to memorialize the ordinance amending the redevelopment plan for 88 Centennial Avenue. Speaker 1 00:39:10 Second. Do I have a second? Speaker 12 00:39:13 Second it. Speaker 1 00:39:14 Thank you. Roll call please. Speaker 2 00:39:17 Excuse me. Mayor Wahler? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 00:39:25 Yes. Speaker 2 00:39:26 Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 1 00:39:29 Yes. Speaker 2 00:39:30 Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Hammed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:39:35 Yes. Are there any other matters before us Mr. Barlow? Speaker 3 00:39:43 Yes. Madam chair. The next item is a discussion item for 100 Springfield. L L c. I believe Mr. Arch is here Speaker 12 00:39:52 Except that he's got a bald head now. Speaker 3 00:39:54 Oh, I'm sorry. Mr. Smith is here. How are you sir? I'm Speaker 12 00:39:58 Good. Mr. Arch had a nickel course. You know, we lawyers are required to get so many credits of Oh yeah. Good. Continuing legal education. So he asked me if I would sit in for him and that's why I'm here. Okay. Re relatively straightforward matter. Madam Chairman, this is a hundred Springfield, l l c. We represent the, that client, obviously for the record. Back in September of 2021, the board was kind enough to grant an approval for an expansion of their, the warehouse at this location by approximately 20,000 square feet. At the hearing, architectural plans were provided to the board showing the expansion as being constructed from brick and masonry matching the existing warehouse. And subsequently, it's now two years later, the design of the expansion has been revised and instead of brick, concrete panels are now proposed. And even though the material being used for the expansion was not a major discussion item at the hearing, since it was changed, we felt it was prudent to come back to the board and make sure the board has no objections to the substituted materials. Speaker 12 00:41:13 We will tell you that the concrete are going to be painted to match a portion of the existing structure. We're also gonna tell you that the buildings, that the, the building that's gonna have the concrete panels is not even visible. Not that it's an ugly view, but it's not, not really visible to the, the, to the public very much. And that we wanna make sure that the board's okay with it because to go forward, I think the building department would feel more, more comfortable if we knew that we had discussed this. And this can either be a field change or it could be just a matter of, there's no objection. So I have a witness, Mr. Lance Blake, who is our architect. I'd ask that he be called and sworn so that he can give testimony. Speaker 0 00:42:03 Okay. Mr. Blake, can you please raise your right hand? Do you swear that the testimony about to give with the truth and nothing but the truth? Speaker 13 00:42:10 Yes, I do. Speaker 0 00:42:11 Can you please state and spell your name for the record? Speaker 13 00:42:14 Lance Blake, b l a k e. Speaker 0 00:42:17 Thank you Speaker 12 00:42:18 Mr. Blake, for the record, by whom are you employed and in what capacity? Speaker 13 00:42:23 Yes, I am the president and owner of the architectural firm of Frat Mine and Blake located in Livingston, New Jersey. Practicing architecture Since 1982, roughly Speaker 12 00:42:38 You've appeared before many planning boards and zoning boards in the state of New Jersey. Speaker 13 00:42:42 Yes, I have. And I, I testified before this board, you know, at the last go around for 100 Springfield. Speaker 12 00:42:51 Okay. And you were accepted at that time as an architect, correct? Correct. That you were accepted as an architect in thousand 20. Oh Speaker 13 00:42:59 Yeah. I, I'm licensed and my license is a good standing. I hold a master's and bachelor's from Tulane University. And as I said, I've been practicing architecture for almost 40 years. Speaker 12 00:43:13 Madam Chairman. I'd ask that Mr. Blake be accepted as a licensed architect in New Jersey. Speaker 0 00:43:20 So accepted. Speaker 12 00:43:21 Thank you. Now we, we have an exhibit. Thank you. What's that? We have an exhibit and we'd like to put it on your screen so it's in front of the board. And let me ask Laura Dawn, how do we do that? Speaker 2 00:43:45 On the bottom right, dead center, it says share screen. I believe you just click that. I honestly Bob have never done it. Speaker 3 00:43:52 Yeah, if you have it on your computer, you would share screen and then pull it up. Speaker 2 00:43:58 Yeah, there's an icon on the bottom Speaker 3 00:44:01 Right in the middle. When you bring your cursor down, it'll light up. It'll say like participants q and a chat share screen Speaker 12 00:44:09 Actually right after chat screen raise hand and settings. And then more. So we'll try more. How about more? Let's see what we can, it looks Speaker 14 00:44:18 Like share screen is is between chat and record. Speaker 13 00:44:21 We Speaker 12 00:44:22 Don't have that. We don't have that on our, on the screen says it goes participants q and a chat raise hand settings and more Speaker 15 00:44:33 And more does says stop incoming Speaker 12 00:44:34 Video and more says stop incoming video when we hit it. So let's see, is there anything else Speaker 13 00:44:42 After chat? Chat It says share. Speaker 15 00:44:44 You Speaker 12 00:44:45 Don't have the It's not on our, not on our screen. Speaker 15 00:44:51 Mr. Blake have the exhibit. Speaker 13 00:44:56 I'm trying to think of how I can pull it up. Excuse me. Speaker 15 00:44:59 We're permitted to share. Speaker 12 00:45:01 What's that? Speaker 15 00:45:01 I don't think we're permitted to share because it's not giving us the option. No, there's permission. Speaker 12 00:45:06 You, Speaker 16 00:45:06 You may, you may need to, depending upon how wide the the webinar is on your screen, you may need to widen the window and that might open up the icon if you don't have it. Speaker 12 00:45:17 Okay. We widened the window so that it covers the whole screen and there's still no sharing function. No, Speaker 8 00:45:29 That's right. Speaker 12 00:45:31 Alright, and let me just ask Mr. Blake, did you find this, is there a way that you can send it to the, to the board? Speaker 13 00:45:40 I'm looking for it. Speaker 12 00:45:41 Okay. Give us one second please. How about screen sharing? This Speaker 15 00:46:30 It's on, Speaker 12 00:46:31 It's Speaker 15 00:46:31 On. Yeah, but it won't let us do it. Speaker 12 00:46:33 It's, it's, so the function is on, but it won't let us do it. Speaker 15 00:46:39 We don't have it. What's that? We don't have it as an option, but it's permitted on our computer. Speaker 12 00:46:48 Who would give us permission? Speaker 15 00:46:50 Oh, Laura says there is, so it should allow us to try it now. Blake Speaker 13 00:46:59 Screen broadcast. Speaker 12 00:47:21 How, Speaker 3 00:47:39 Bob, do you want to go on to perhaps Yeah, 30 Duke and let Mr. Blake look for it in the interim and come back to him? I, I mean, I don't know. Speaker 13 00:47:49 Well, I, I I mean I could I can also describe it. Speaker 3 00:47:54 Hold up a picture. I mean, I think we all have it as part of our package. Oh, Laura? Speaker 12 00:48:00 Yeah. Is it colorized? Speaker 3 00:48:04 No, Speaker 13 00:48:05 It's, yeah, it's a very, very simple color. Not, yeah, basically what, what what you have is the elevation. And what we are proposing is basically to paint the precast the same color as, as the, the darker shade of brick. And you know, 1, 1, 1 of the, the main reasons for, for the change is constructability. Nobody really is building masonry, you know, blocking brick buildings and it just didn't make sense. And, you know, the building basically is, is the addition is in the back of the building. It's really not visible, you know, off of New England Road. It's, that's a dead end. It backs up to another industrial building and really has no impact on, on any of the neighbors. So we're asking for accommodation. Oh, there, it's, Speaker 12 00:48:57 Let me interrupt for one second. There we go. Picture, we have it on us on one of our laptops. So we're holding up so you can take a look at it. We're talking about the section to the right. The, you see the darker brown building? That's the concrete panels. They'll be painted to match the brick on the left, the right left hand side of the picture. Correct. Mr. Blake? Speaker 13 00:49:22 Yeah, so, so the existing building is composed. I mean the building was, was built in like the early eighties, maybe even late seventies by my firm before I was actually there. And you know, it was a brick and block building, which was common at the time. And you know, there were two different color bricks. There was a, you know, a dark brown and then there was a buff color. And the addition in the back, as I, you know, explained, was originally designed for, you know, to match, try to match the building. But you know, from a constructability point of view and, and, and you know how quickly the, you know, the building can go up with, with prefabricated panels. And that's how everybody's really building today. They're building either tilt up or, or with precast for these, you know, industrial buildings, especially larger, larger volume buildings, taller buildings. Right. So that precipitated the, the change and we appreciate Speaker 12 00:50:29 That. And if I can ask you from your point of view, as an architect for a good long period of time, this is not, is not offensive to the aesthetics of the, of the building, is it? Speaker 13 00:50:42 No, no, not at all. Speaker 12 00:50:43 Right. But we do wanna make sure the board's okay with it. That that's, that's the real reason we're here tonight. And I'd ask Madam Chairman if there are any questions from board members, we'd be happy to respond to them. Speaker 1 00:50:57 Thank you. Board members, you've heard the testimony of Mr. Blake and Mr. Smith. You have any questions, Speaker 3 00:51:06 Mr. Smith? As a condition of the prior resolution of approval, the applicant was to work with Mr. Hinterstein to resolve any landscaping issues. If, and I would assume, and you have no objection to that, that would obviously continue. And if the change in the colors or the panels necessitates him requesting additional or change in the landscape, I assume the applicant would've no objection to that. Correct? Speaker 12 00:51:33 I would assume not. The only, the, I believe that Mr. Lanza Fama, who's our engineer, is making certain with Mr. Hinterstein, that he's satisfied with everything as a, as right at as we speak. You know, he's sure. So there are a couple of, and Speaker 3 00:51:51 If Henry said put in a different type of bush or something because of the colors, I assume we, Speaker 12 00:51:57 We would've no objections to that. But we do wanna, we do wanna make sure the board is okay with our materials and I I I don't even know if you need a resolution, maybe just a statement to the, to the staff that there are, there are no issues with the, with the concrete panels as opposed to the, as opposed to anything else that it's a satisfactory way to deal with it. Speaker 3 00:52:22 Meanwhile, I I would agree with you Mr. Smith, unless Dawn has any objection that, you know, as you termed it, a field change because I think the resolution conditions that are already in place can address any issues Mr. Hinterstein or the Township has. Speaker 12 00:52:37 I think that's true. Speaker 11 00:52:38 Oh, I'm sorry. I was gonna say I'm fine that with that I know the applicant is working through resolution compliance at this time. I agree with Mr. Smith, Mr. Blake, I mean the pro obviously the additions to the rear of the property, it's not really that visible and you're completely surrounded by other industrial property. So staff is comfortable with the change. Speaker 1 00:53:02 I think we still have to open it to the public. Ms. Buckle, Speaker 2 00:53:13 No one's raising their hand. Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:53:15 Oh, thank you. Close to the public board. You've heard the testimony and representations made by these, by Mr. Smith and Mr. Blake, do you have a motion? Would anyone like to propose a motion? Speaker 4 00:53:29 Madam chair of Reverend Kinneally. I'd like to approve, propose this motion and approve this application that it goes forward and that they comply with the Mr. He Henry Henrys Stein in regards to any tree replacement or colorations to match with the, the building. Speaker 1 00:53:54 Do I have a Carol? Carol Sa. Carol Saunders. Second. Thank you please. Speaker 2 00:54:00 Mayor Wahler? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Speaker 4 00:54:07 Yes. Speaker 2 00:54:07 Mr. Atkins? Speaker 3 00:54:09 Yes. Speaker 2 00:54:10 Mr. Foster? Speaker 12 00:54:11 Yes. Speaker 2 00:54:12 Mr. Ahmed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:54:16 Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Speaker 12 00:54:18 Thank you. Madam chair. Speaker 3 00:54:19 Madam chair. One last matter number 15 on the agenda. 30 Duke transfer Warehouse 23 PB 15 slash 16 V. It's the applicant's is proposing a freestanding sign and outdoor storage and I believe Mr. Smith is here on that one also. Speaker 12 00:54:36 That is correct. Madam chair for the record. Bob Smith. I'm a licensed attorney in the state of New Jersey and I'm here, here tonight representing the 30 Duke application. We are basically here to amend a preliminary and final site plan, which we received several years ago, back in 2021. And basically the only real change is that we're asking for the approval of a four foot high monument sign of 24 square feet and to be placed 10 feet from the Duke Road right of way. We have three minor bulk variances. Let me describe them to the board. One is the front yard setback. You're required 80 feet in this zone. We're at 79 point 55 feet related to the canopy required freestanding sign shall not be located closer than 50 feet from the front yard property line. And we're proposing a freestanding sign 10 feet from the front yard property line. Speaker 12 00:55:46 And then finally, outdoor storage shall meet all the required setbacks for the zone 50 foot side yard setback. And we're proposing outdoor storage located at 15.9 feet from the side yard property line. Little background is would be good to put on the record before we put on our witnesses. When the previous site plan was approved in 2021, there was a canopy projection on the building shown at that time, but for whatever reason, it was not identified as a variance at the hearing. It projects a few inches into the front yard setback. It is absolutely de minimis and we're merely asking to memorialize at this time what was overlooked in 2021. So that's the 80 foot front setback where we have 79 point 55. Speaker 12 00:56:39 When we received the approval in 2021, we had not finalized a signed package at that time and one of the conditions of that approval was to come back before the board. If we were proposing any non-conforming signs. The monument sign that that we're proposing tonight is located 10 feet from the property line. And you're gonna, you're gonna hear from our witnesses that this is absolutely consistent with the other monument signs within the Township and is for finding the property way. Finding is a phrase that's frequently used and for safety. Also, if you take a look at Mr. Stein's report, he indicated that its placement is reasonable and the size is modest. And then finally, we're happy to say that we have a new tenant in the building and Piscataway never wants to have empty buildings. The new tenant is carrier Enterprise Northeast. And you may be familiar with carrier H V A C units. Speaker 12 00:57:39 Part of the plan is to utilize an outdoor storage area which is permitted to store H V A C units. It does require a setback variance, but as you'll see, there's ample existing natural screening and will be further screening it with some additional fencing and we'll be complying with all the professional comments and conditions. I have two witnesses for you tonight. One is Evan Gilbert, who is the President of Carrier Enterprise Northeast. And the second is Brian Ends who's our licensed professional engineer. With your permission, Mr. Madam Chairman, I'd like Mr. Evan Gilbert to be sworn so that he can give testimony. Speaker 0 00:58:20 You may call your witness. Mr. Gilbert, can you please raise your right hand? Speaker 16 00:58:24 Yeah, absolutely. Speaker 0 00:58:25 Do you swear that the testimony you're about to give be the truth and nothing but the truth? Speaker 16 00:58:29 Yes. Speaker 0 00:58:30 Can you please state and spell your name for the record? Yeah, Speaker 16 00:58:32 It's Evan Gilbert, e b a n g i l b e r t. Speaker 0 00:58:35 Thank you Speaker 12 00:58:37 Mr. Gilbert, for the record, what is your title and position with Carrier Enterprise Northeast? Speaker 16 00:58:43 I'm the president of the region. Speaker 12 00:58:46 Okay. And you've been in the business a while? Speaker 16 00:58:49 Yeah, I have. Yep. Speaker 12 00:58:51 Yeah. How many years Speaker 16 00:58:53 I've been with the company, 15 years. Speaker 12 00:58:54 Okay. So would you tell us a little bit about carrier enterprise? Speaker 16 00:58:59 Yeah, we're a distributor of residential and commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. Speaker 12 00:59:05 Okay. And you're familiar with this site and the proposal that's before the board? Yes, Speaker 16 00:59:08 I am. Speaker 12 00:59:09 Okay. Mr. Henderson in his report had a couple of questions with regard to our project and we might as well have the, the top guy answer them, namely you. So his first question was, the proposed sign is modest at best and appears to be located in an appropriate location for a double-sided sign of this size. The applicant should clarify that the sign will in fact be double-sided. Is that correct? Speaker 16 00:59:42 Yes. Speaker 12 00:59:42 Alright. And then secondly, will the proposed sign be illuminated? If so, will it be internally illuminated or from another exterior source? Speaker 16 00:59:53 I believe it's internally. Speaker 12 00:59:55 Okay. So it's yes on everything. What is going to be stored in the outdoor area? Speaker 16 01:00:03 Well, we'll store in the outdoor storage area. It's commercial H V A C equipment, specifically really rooftop units. So if you think of like a a, a strip mall would be the types of units that would be installed on top of buildings like that. Speaker 12 01:00:16 Right. Any residential? Speaker 16 01:00:19 No. Speaker 12 01:00:20 The, is any repair, maintenance or assembly of these units gonna occur outside? Speaker 16 01:00:26 No, it's, it's just storage. Speaker 12 01:00:28 Okay. And one of the suggestions in the reports was would we be, would we agree to an eight foot solid or slatted fence? Speaker 16 01:00:41 Yeah. We, we typically look to, to have that, we require that. Speaker 12 01:00:45 So we're happy to agree to that. And then absolutely there's a limit on stacking, which would be 12 feet in height. Is that something we can live with? Yep, Speaker 16 01:00:54 That's, that's what we'd target as well. Speaker 12 01:00:56 Great. Anything else you want to add? Speaker 16 01:00:59 No, just looking forward to, to getting into the location. Thank you. Speaker 12 01:01:02 Thank you. Absolutely. Madam chair, Mr. Speaker 1 01:01:08 Board members, do you have any questions of this witness hearing? No questions. We may be able to call your next witnesses and then open it to the public for both witnesses. Speaker 12 01:01:23 Okay. I ask that Brian ends be called, he's our licensed professional engineer so that he can be sworn and give testimony. Speaker 0 01:01:30 Mr. Ends, can you please raise your right hand? Do you swear that the testimony you give about to give be the truth and nothing but the truth? Speaker 17 01:01:37 I do. Can Speaker 0 01:01:38 You please state and spell your name for the record? Speaker 17 01:01:40 Yes, it's Brian Ennis. B r y A N E H N E Ss. Thank you. And I work at Boulderer Engineering. And the address is 30 Independence Boulevard, suite 200 in Warren, New Jersey. Speaker 0 01:01:51 Thank you. Speaker 12 01:01:53 Mr. Ennis, have you ever been accepted by this board as a pe? Speaker 17 01:01:58 Yes. Speaker 12 01:01:59 When was that? Speaker 17 01:02:00 Back in 2021 when we got the original approval. I did the hearing on Speaker 12 01:02:04 That. Alright. Okay. And have your credentials deteriorated since 2021? Speaker 17 01:02:09 No. And my license is in good standing. Speaker 12 01:02:11 Good. Madam chair, do you need anything else in the way of qualification? Speaker 1 01:02:14 No, I acceptable. Speaker 12 01:02:15 Thank you. Madam chair. So if you would, Brian, take us through the three minor variance requests. Speaker 17 01:02:24 Yep. So I'm gonna share screen. Let me know if everyone sees that. Speaker 12 01:02:33 Okay. Okay. Speaker 17 01:02:34 Yes. So on your screen now is the currently the approved the site plan that we submitted to the board, this is sheet c dash 3 0 1 site layout plan dated July 6th, 2023 as revision one. And again, it was the same plan that was submitted as part of the package. The property as mentioned is 30 Duke Road block 42 0 2 lot seven, the lot size of approximately 10 acres. And it's located in the LI dash five light industrial zone where warehouse is a permitted use. The previous approval as mentioned included a 78,410 square foot building with associated parking, loading area, stormwater management facilities, landscaping and lighting. And that was approved back in May of 2021. The improvements as mentioned previously that we are here this evening seeking approval for are the freestanding sign setback, the outdoor storage setback, and the setback for the front yard of the canopy. So I'm gonna walk, walk through one by one first I'm gonna zoom into the freestanding sign inset that is located on sheet C dash 3 0 1. Speaker 17 01:03:45 A freestanding sign is now proposed since a tenant has been acquired. As mentioned previously, the detail is shown in the bottom right corner and is more, as you can see, a monument sign as opposed to a freestanding sign. The sign is similar to the one that's located at 1 0 1 Circle Drive. It is internally illuminated as mentioned before. And we are only proposing one freestanding sign where one is permitted. The sign area is 24 square feet on each side where 150 square feet is allowed by code. And the height above grade is four feet where 20 feet is allowed. So we're significantly under the two requirements for both area and size in terms of height. And as part of this application, we are requesting the 10 foot setback from the front property line where 50 is proposed. And we believe based on the constraints of the property location and limited height and size that's being proposed, this location makes the most sense for the development. Speaker 17 01:04:50 And as mentioned previously, the sign is internally illuminated and double-sided as was mentioned in one of the professional's letters. The second relief we're looking for is a setback variance of the outdoor loading area where 50 feet is required and 15.9 feet is proposed. And that area is in an already impervious concrete area in the loading area that is not going to increase impervious. And again, it's 50 feet is the requirement. We are proposing 15.9 feet. The area will be approximately 10,000 square feet. And as mentioned before, store H V A C and rooftop equipment, this is storage only and there is no repair or construction of any equipment on the property. And a fence will be provided around it with eight feet tall and height chain link and privacy slats. There's also additional screening from the adjacent property because of existing landscaping and vegetation that's already along the property line at the rear of the property. Speaker 17 01:05:55 And as also mentioned previously, the height of stacking will not exceed 12 feet as requested in the professional's letter. The final relief this evening is the 75, 79 0.55 foot setback of the canopy on the building. And again, as mentioned earlier, there is no changes to the building in terms of it actually getting physically closer to the property line. The building is still set at the same location. We are now just requesting the formal approval for the overhang of the canopy and the canopy overhang, I'll just go over it with my cursor. So everyone can see starts approximately 15 feet to the west of the front door and then basically goes along the curbing and then the side of the building and ties in about 25 feet to the south of the building. And again, this is a di minimus improvement and actually improves the aesthetics of the building and is no change to the actual building that was pro proposed and approved previously. It's more just getting the formal approval for the canopy itself. And I believe in terms of the professional's letters, we hit the majority of the comments, but we don't have any issues with abiding to any other comments in the professional's letter. Speaker 12 01:07:14 And how about, did, did you describe the natural screening that's surrounds this property? Speaker 17 01:07:19 Yeah, so along the, and again, south is to the bottom of the, or north is to the bottom of the page along the eastern property line, there is existing vegetation both on our site and the adjacent property. So not only is there gonna be screening because of the fence that the applicant has agreed to install, but also due to the existing vegetation in that area, both to the side and the rear of the property. Speaker 12 01:07:43 Terrific. Speaker 17 01:07:44 Sorry, Speaker 12 01:07:44 Go ahead. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to, I did not mean to interrupt. Go ahead. Speaker 17 01:07:47 No problem. And the rear of the, the property is actually bordered by 2 87 as well. So there are no actual developments behind the property. Speaker 12 01:07:57 Hmm, that's great. If you would also mention to the board the rolling locking gate for security purposes. Speaker 17 01:08:05 Yeah. So as part of access into the gated area there, there will be a rolling gate. It's not mechanical in nature or anything, it's just your typical gate that can roll one way or the other to access inside of the fenced area for the storage. Speaker 12 01:08:21 Terrific. Is there anything else that we've missed? Speaker 17 01:08:25 I believe that's everything for this evening. Speaker 12 01:08:27 Okay. Madam Chairman. Mr. Ennis available to the board for questions. Speaker 1 01:08:31 Board members, you've heard the testimony. Mr. Ennis, do you have any questions of this witness? Speaker 4 01:08:39 Madam chair. Reverend Kinneally That rolling gate, there's not gonna be, nobody want monitoring like a security guard or anything. Is there? Speaker 16 01:08:53 I just understand the question. Would we have a, would we have a security guard there? Speaker 4 01:08:57 That is the question I asked. Yes. Speaker 16 01:09:00 We we would not, no. We we, we have security cameras typically security cameras and a fence are, are sufficient to protect the product. Speaker 4 01:09:08 Okay. That's, that's all I wanna know. 'cause sometimes persons have that because of the type equipment you have there. But there, that answers my question. Thank you. Speaker 16 01:09:17 Yeah, absolutely. Speaker 1 01:09:20 Any other members of the board have questions? Okay. Hearing no questions, we can open it to the board for questions from both witnesses that were presented this matter. Ms. Buckley, Speaker 4 01:09:47 Nobody, Speaker 2 01:09:48 You, you need to open this to public. You opened it to the board. Madam chair. Speaker 1 01:09:51 I'm sorry. Would you please ask the op, this is now open to the public. Would you check with the public to see if they have any questions of either of the two witnesses that we've heard from in this application? Speaker 2 01:10:07 No one's raising their hand. Madam chair. Speaker 1 01:10:09 Thank you. Close to the public. Mr. Smith, do you have any closing comments? Were you ready for the move? Speaker 12 01:10:17 Just the, the, the 32nd obvious one, which is Piscataway, like any dynamic community needs businesses that are functioning and employing people and paying taxes. And Carrier is a well-known name in the H V A C world. It's a great thing that they want to be in our community and it's good for our local economy. And the Mayor always likes to get those quarterly tax checks. He, he opens the envelopes personally just to make sure. So, so we think this is a good thing for Piscataway. We hope you'll approve it. Speaker 1 01:10:50 Thank you. Members of the board. You would you like to performance a motion in this matter? Speaker 4 01:10:56 Madam chair, Reverend Kinneally, I make a motion that this application be accr approved. They're in compliance with everything and there's nothing really that concerns me, not even the canopy. I think it's, it's quite straightforward application. Speaker 1 01:11:16 Do I have a second? Speaker 0 01:11:17 Madam. Chairman. Carol Saunders. Second. Speaker 1 01:11:20 Thank you. Roll call please. Speaker 2 01:11:22 Mayor? Wahler? Speaker 1 01:11:23 Yes. Speaker 2 01:11:24 Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Speaker 4 01:11:30 Yes. Speaker 2 01:11:30 Mr. Atkins? Speaker 1 01:11:32 Yes. Speaker 2 01:11:33 Mr. Foster? Speaker 1 01:11:35 Yes. Speaker 2 01:11:35 Mr. Hammed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 01:11:39 Yes. Madam chair. Thank you. Madam chair much members. Thank you Speaker 3 01:11:43 Very much Mr. Mr. Smith. It was requested and, and I prepared in anticipation a resolution of approval correct for the three re resolutions based on the fact that the board's professional staff did not take exception to them. And I believe Ms. Saunders has a motion if the board wishes to entertain it at this time. Okay. Speaker 0 01:12:07 Wait a minute. One second. Oh, okay. Alright. Laura, did you send that to me or is it in email? Speaker 2 01:12:19 Yes, Carol. I sent all of them to everyone. Speaker 0 01:12:22 Is it? It's an email. Speaker 2 01:12:24 Yes. You could just adopt. Okay. Speaker 0 01:12:26 Yeah, because do you sent them today? I haven't checked my email today. That's why I'm asking. Speaker 3 01:12:31 It's titled Amended, preliminary, and final major site plan in Bulk Variances. Speaker 0 01:12:36 Okay. Hold on. I'm sorry, Speaker 2 01:12:53 Carol. You could just say you're adopting 23 PB 1516 as amended for 30 Duke. Speaker 0 01:12:58 Okay. I'm amend. Speaker 2 01:12:59 That's just as the agenda says. Speaker 0 01:13:01 Okay. Sorry. I'm memorializing the resolution for 30, duke Speaker 1 01:13:17 For second. It. We have, it's been moved and seconded for to approve this application. Roll call please. Speaker 2 01:13:25 Mayor? Wahler? Speaker 1 01:13:26 Yes. Speaker 2 01:13:27 Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 0 01:13:30 Yes. Speaker 2 01:13:31 Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 3 01:13:34 Yes. Speaker 2 01:13:34 Mr. Foster? Yes. Mr. Hammed? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 01:13:41 Yes. Thank you. Madam chair and members. Have a great evening. You too. Thank you. Speaker 8 01:13:46 Thank you. Speaker 1 01:13:48 I believe this completes our agenda for the evening. Mad Madam chair. I just wanna wish everybody a happy Halloween. You too. Mayor. Well taken. Well taken. Alright. Our next planning board meeting will be November the eighth. Everyone stay safe. Thank you.