Transcript for Piscataway Planning meeting on September 11 2024
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Speaker 0 00:00:02 Okay. Madam chair. Ready to go? Good evening. Thank you, George. Speaker 1 00:00:05 Good evening everyone. The Piscataway Township Planning Board will please come to water. Adequate notice of the meeting. This meeting has been provided in the following ways. Notice published in the Coer News notice posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building notice made available to the by to the township clerk notice sent to the Courier News and the star ledger. Ms. Buckley, would you please call the role Speaker 0 00:00:34 Mayor Wahler. Present Councilwoman Cahill. Here, Ms. Corcoran? Here. Ms. Saunders. Here. Welcome back. Reverend Kinneally. Here. Mr. Atkins. Here. Mr. Foster. Speaker 1 00:00:51 Here. Speaker 0 00:00:52 Mr. Ahmed and Madam chair Speaker 1 00:00:55 Here. Can we have the open public meeting notice please? Speaker 2 00:01:00 Yes. Madam chair. This meeting is being conducted in conformity with the Department of Community Affair Guidelines on virtual meetings, and it's appropriate for us to go forward in this fashion. Speaker 1 00:01:13 Could we all recite the Pledge of Allegiance? You can see the flag over my right shoulder. In unison, 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 for all we can. We, we are gonna take a moment of silence to honor the fallen people from nine 11, their families and all the first responders. Thank you. We don't have any professionals to be sworn in to this evening. Speaker 2 00:02:07 Just Mr. Clarkin will be testifying. Speaker 1 00:02:10 Okay? Okay. We do have a, a professional, Speaker 4 00:02:14 Mr. Clark. Mr. Clark, can you please raise your right hand? Do you swear that the testimony about to give you the truth and nothing but the truth? I do. Thank you. Speaker 1 00:02:26 Are there any changes to our agenda tonight, Mr. Barlow? Speaker 2 00:02:29 Yes. Madam chair. There are a number. Okay. Matter number 13, Clawson rp urban renewal, LLC, which is 24 PB 13, has been postponed until the October 9th meeting. The applicant will re-notice for that matter number 14, which is Dini Communications Incorporated. 24 PBO two slash 12 V is going to be carried until the November 13th meeting. There will be no further notice for that matter. If anyone is on for that hearing, you will not get a new notice. It will be heard on November 13th. Next number 15 on the agenda. 24 PB eight slash oh nine RN properties LLC. That has been postponed on also until the November 13th, 2024 meeting. And again, no further notice will be coming if you're here for that matter. It'll be heard on November 13th. Speaker 1 00:03:33 I was number 15. Those, all, Speaker 2 00:03:35 Those are all the changes to the agenda. I'm aware of Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:03:39 Oh, okay. Thank you. Nothing left. Speaker 2 00:03:42 What? Speaker 1 00:03:45 Okay. Can I get a motion for the duly audited bills to be paid Speaker 0 00:03:50 To UN court? So moved. Speaker 4 00:03:53 Carol. Second. Speaker 1 00:03:55 Thank you. Roll, roll call please. Speaker 0 00:03:57 Mayor? Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Yes. Mr. Foster? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:04:12 Yes. Item eight, adoption of resolution to memorialized action. Taken on August 14th. Speaker 4 00:04:21 Madam Chairman, Carol Saunders. I'd like to memorialize Application 24, PV 15 for River Road Estates. LLC. Final major subdivision. Speaker 1 00:04:30 Is there a second? Speaker 0 00:04:31 Second. Councilwoman. Cahill. Speaker 1 00:04:34 Roll call. Speaker 0 00:04:35 Mayor Wahler. Yes. Councilman Uhrin. McCahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:04:45 Yes. Speaker 4 00:04:47 Okay. Madam chair, I'd like to memorialize application 21 PV 31 m and M hose lien Phase two LLC for general development plan. Speaker 1 00:04:57 There a second. Speaker 0 00:05:01 Second. Speaker 1 00:05:03 Roll call please. Speaker 0 00:05:04 Mayor? Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:05:15 Yes. Speaker 4 00:05:16 Okay. Madam chair, I'd like to moralize application 24 PV dash zero four A GI deviation Block 35 0 2 lot 1.3 Zone redevelopment. Speaker 1 00:05:29 Do I have a second? Speaker 0 00:05:33 I foster Reverend Kinneally. I'll second it. Speaker 1 00:05:37 Roll call please. Mayor Speaker 0 00:05:38 Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman Cahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Yes. Speaker 4 00:05:47 Madam chair. I'd like to moralize application 24 PV dash zero five A GI deviation lots. 35 0 2 lot 6.2 zone redevelopment. Speaker 1 00:05:58 Do I have a second? Dawn Corcoran. Second. MoCo. Speaker 0 00:06:06 Mayor Wahler. Yes. Councilman. Uhrin McCahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:06:14 Yes. Speaker 4 00:06:16 I'd like to ize application 24 PV dash zero six A GI deviations block 35 0 2 lot 6.6 zone re development. Speaker 1 00:06:27 Do I have a second? Speaker 4 00:06:30 I'll second it. Speaker 1 00:06:32 Roll call Speaker 0 00:06:33 Ms. Mayor Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman Cahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:06:45 Yes. Item number Madam chair. Oh no. You have another, I'm sorry. Speaker 4 00:06:49 Oh, I Madam chair. I was gonna make the resolution to adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of August 14th, 2004. Speaker 1 00:06:57 That's fine. Do I get a second? Second it. Mike Foster. Thank you. Roll call please. Speaker 0 00:07:05 Mayor? Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill? Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:07:13 Yes. Item number 10. Discussion. One year extension of time for a minor subdivision on application 22 PB zero six slash zero seven v. Speaker 2 00:07:27 Madam chair on behalf of the applicant, Mr. Arch had forwarded a letter. This is a minor subdivision that this board approved in May of 2023. Unfortunately, they're running into some issues with regards to the N-J-D-E-P. They're confident they will have those issues resolved and have asked for an extension through November 16th, 2024. So while it's asking for a one year extension, what we, what we're really doing is extending it two more months from today, kind of backdating into the extension. So if the board has no objection as IG as I said, he set forth requisite reasons with regards to the DEP permitting and is essentially asking for an extension till November 16th, 2024. Speaker 1 00:08:23 Does, does anyone on the board see, have any problems with an ex two month extension? Hearing no objections? I think we can extend it. Do we have to open it to the public? Speaker 2 00:08:37 We, we don't need to open it to the public, but we would need a motion just to Speaker 1 00:08:42 Okay. Speaker 2 00:08:43 Extend the, give a second and then you could do it by just an all in favor and then we have a resolution that's been prepared also. Speaker 1 00:08:52 Okay. Can I get a motion please? Speaker 2 00:08:54 And I apologize because there's a resolution. You should do a roll call. My bad. Speaker 1 00:08:57 Okay. Can I get a motion for to extend the time Madam Speaker 5 00:09:01 Chair. I'll make that motion. Councilman Uhrin. Cahill. Speaker 1 00:09:04 Thank you. Do I get a second? Second. Dawn Corcoran. Thank you. Roll call. Speaker 0 00:09:09 Mayor Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 2 00:09:19 Yes. Speaker 0 00:09:20 Mr. Foster? Speaker 2 00:09:22 Yes. Speaker 0 00:09:23 And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:09:24 Yes. Speaker 2 00:09:25 And I believe Ms. Saunders, you have a resolution with regards to same or? Okay. Speaker 4 00:09:30 I'd like to moralize the application 22 PB slash oh 6 0 7 B for an extension of time. Speaker 1 00:09:40 Do I get a second? Second. Speaker 5 00:09:42 Councilwoman Cahill. Speaker 1 00:09:43 Thank you. Roll call. Speaker 0 00:09:45 Mayor Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Yes. Mr. Foster? Speaker 1 00:09:57 Yes. Speaker 0 00:09:58 And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:09:59 Yes. Item number 11. Three month extension of time for minor subdivision on application PB 40 slash 41 V nine three. Speaker 2 00:10:16 Similar situation. Madam chair. This is a matter where Ms. Kevin Morris represented the applicant and was granted a two lot minor subdivision. He's requested a three month extension to December 14th, 2024. He, he forwarded a letter on September 9th. It took DEP almost 14 months to, to get them a, a permit that they needed issued. And as a result of that permit, they have to go back before Middlesex County to get a TWA permit. So he's requested an extension until December 14th, 2024. Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:10:59 If there's no objection, I would like to get a motion from a member to extend this until the requested time. Motion Speaker 5 00:11:07 Councilwoman. Cahill. Speaker 1 00:11:09 Thank you. Ro a second. Speaker 4 00:11:11 Second. Saunders Second. Oh, Speaker 1 00:11:13 Thank you. Roll. Sorry, Cal. Speaker 4 00:11:15 Alright. Speaker 0 00:11:17 Mayor. Wahler. Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally? Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 2 00:11:27 Yes. Speaker 0 00:11:28 Mr. Foster? Yes. And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:11:32 Yes. Speaker 2 00:11:33 Madam chair. This matter came in so late. We will handle the resolution at the October meeting. Speaker 1 00:11:40 Okay. Speaker 2 00:11:41 Okay. Speaker 1 00:11:43 Item number 12, amended re redevelopment plan for block TH 37 0 2 lots. 1 0 0 2 and two and 10. Two point 10 Normandy Drive. Discussion members? Speaker 6 00:12:02 Yes. Thank you. Good evening members of the board. Good Speaker 1 00:12:05 Evening. Speaker 6 00:12:07 I'll be presenting this to you tonight. So 10 Normandy Drive. This is the amended redevelopment plan. I think it's originally presented this plan probably almost two years ago. But if you recall last month I presented the area in need of redevelopment study for two Hancock, which is the neighboring property to 10 Normandy drive. So really all this amended redevelopment plan is doing is including that property. So what I'll do is, just for quick context, I'll go to the map at the bottom. This large parcel here is block 3 7 0 2, lot 1.02 and this smaller corner lot at the intersection of 10 Normandy and, and sorry, not at of Normandy in Hancock is to Hancock. So now the redevelopment study area includes this parcel as well as the larger parcel. Nothing is really changing in terms of the development of the site. It's going to remain pretty much the same. Speaker 6 00:13:09 But let me go through the quick changes real fast. So if you jump to page five, all that's, like I said, all that's really changing is I'm adding lot two to the redevelopment area. So it's adding like 0.3 acres. So instead of 35, you're at like almost 35 and a half. In terms of the bulk standards and the permitted uses, nothing is changing. So we're still doing warehouse receiving, shipping and distribution of products and materials, light manufacturing and assembly. Your typical accessory uses for such use, all these bulk standards are staying the same. So really what is changing is on page six. So when I testified during the area need of redevelopment study, I touched on storm water and better site access and site triangles for the reason for inclusion. And that's what these three bullet points are really getting at. So I'll just read 'em out loud for the record. Speaker 6 00:14:12 With the addition of two Hancock road block 3, 7 0 2, lot two to the redevelopment area, the structure and improvements on that property will be demolished. So that two and a half story two family home will be demolished. Everything on site will be demolished and that will allow for the northeast retaining wall to be removed and natural grading to be utilized. So stormwater can naturally flow and drain onto that lot instead of potentially impacting a homeowner. And then further adding lot to allows the Normandy drive right away to be widening to 60 feet all the way up to the intersection with Hancock Road. So this will improve site triangles and site access to the re the redevelopment area. Just for a quick visual with the actual site plan so you can kind of see it. So this corner property is too Hancock so they'll demolish everything here. They do need to update this before they go before you, but they will remove this to retaining wall. So you'll have a more naturally sloped and grassy area for drainage and possibly more area for a vegetative buffer. And then also this widening of the roadway will extend instead of it cutting in, it will just go all the way to the intersection. Speaker 6 00:15:21 And that is really it. Sidewalks on Hancock and Normandy will be included I believe. And I think that concludes my testimony. It's a short and sweet one. Speaker 1 00:15:33 Okay. Members of the board, do you have any questions of Mr. I've forgotten his name that quick Clark. Mr. Clarkin. I'm sorry. Mr. Clarkin at this time regarding his study of this property hearing no questions. Can we open it to the public, any members of the public who may have any questions regarding his testimony on this property? Is it open? Nope. Any Speaker 0 00:16:04 You, you open it? Madam chair. I just see if anybody raise their hand. Speaker 1 00:16:07 Okay. Members of the public, do you have any questions regarding the testimony of Mr. Carding regarding 10 Normandy Drive? Speaker 0 00:16:17 No. One Madam chair. Speaker 1 00:16:18 Thank you. Close to the public. If there's no questions of this witness, can I get a motion regarding whether or not this property is ready for redevelopment? Can I get a motion? Speaker 7 00:16:39 Madam chair. Dawn Corcoran. I'll make that motion. Speaker 1 00:16:42 Second please. Speaker 4 00:16:43 Bill Saunders. Second Speaker 1 00:16:44 Roll call please. Speaker 0 00:16:45 Mayor Wahler? Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Speaker 4 00:16:51 Yes. Speaker 0 00:16:52 Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Yes. Mr. Foster? Speaker 1 00:16:59 Yes. Speaker 0 00:16:59 And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:17:01 Yes. Do we have a resolution? Speaker 0 00:17:05 Yes we do. Tom, you're muted. Speaker 2 00:17:10 Sorry. Yes. Madam chair. I prepared a resolution advising the township council that the planning board was in favor of amending the redevelopment plan as testified to by Ms. Clark. And, and I will turn it over to Ms. So, Speaker 4 00:17:24 Okay. Gimme one second. Speaker 2 00:17:26 Keeping her busy. Speaker 4 00:17:28 Madam chair. Can you hear me? Yes. Madam chair. I like to ize the resolution for 10 Normandy Drive for the amended redevelopment plan blocks 37 0 2 lots. 1.02 and two. Speaker 1 00:17:43 Do I have a second? Speaker 8 00:17:45 Reverend Kinneally. I'll second that. Speaker 1 00:17:47 Thank you. Roll call please. Speaker 0 00:17:48 Mayor? Wahler? Yes. Councilwoman. Cahill. Yes. Ms. Corcoran? Yes. Ms. Saunders? Yes. Reverend Kinneally. Yes. Mr. Atkins? Speaker 1 00:17:59 Yes. Speaker 0 00:18:00 Mr. Foster? Speaker 1 00:18:01 Yes. Speaker 0 00:18:02 And Madam chair? Speaker 1 00:18:03 Yes. Thank you Mr. Clarkin. Thank Speaker 0 00:18:08 You. Speaker 1 00:18:12 Is LRN is item number 15 still on for tonight? No. No, it's gone. No Madam chair. That's been carried till November 13th. We are done. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. Speaker 9 00:18:24 I quick reminder those residents out there. We have National night out on the 17th next week. Speaker 1 00:18:31 Yes. Encouraging Speaker 9 00:18:32 Residents to come out Speaker 1 00:18:33 17th. Yes. Speaker 9 00:18:34 Spend some time with the men and women in blue and first responders in town. Speaker 1 00:18:38 Absolutely. Okay. Until then, everyone have a good weekend. Hope the weather continues and have hope That night is just as night as, as tonight. Speaker 0 00:18:47 Yes. Thank you. Thank you.