EAST MARLBOROUGH TOWNSHIP

PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 2004

Mark Benzel, chairperson, called the meeting to order at 7:31pm in the township building. Additional commissioners present were Susan Beach, Chris Kimmel, Pat Montague, and Richard Pratt

I. The minutes of the July 27, 2004 meeting were not available. They will be reviewed at the September 28, 2004 meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

II. Belasik-Amendment to lots 10 and 12 – Bill Regester

The commissioners reviewed the letter of September 2, 2004 from township engineer, James Hatfield. Bill Regester and the commissioners clarified the changes the amended subdivision plan reflects. Commissioner Beach presented the following motion: The Planning Commission approves this revision to the final plan for Wetherall Farm Subdivision Plan giving lot #12 the riding rink from lot #s 11 and 12 provided and subject to there being no significant differences in the final plan drawings. Commissioner Pratt seconded the motion. Approved by the commission.

III. Mr. Maucher RE: proposal for Bruster’s Ice Cream business – John Jaros, Esq.

No representation in attendance.

IV. Pennock Square Associates – Sketch Plan for retail/office Proposal-Joe Pavoni

Art Bernardon presenter.

Mr. Bernardon gave a brief overview of the drawings and explained that he was at the meeting to receive the initial reaction from the commissioners to the sketch plan. The commissioners reviewed the drawing/sketch plans presented. Topics of concern to the commissioners pertain to the inadequacy of the parking spaces, the lack of landscaping within the parking areas and the 23’ setback from Route 1.  Commissioner Benzel reviewed with Mr. Bernardon the appropriate township ordinances that address these issues.

V. Po-Mar-Lin Land Development Plan-Ricky Tuel

Jack Singer represented the fire company. There was no planned presentation but Mr. Singer and the commissioners discussed the advancement of the plan, the immediate issues that the fire company is working on with the township and the time line for future stages of progress.

Adjournment at 9:10pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Ruth Plaugher, Secretary