September 24, 2024 Regular Meeting

STILLWATER TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

September 23, 2024@ 7:30 pm

A REGULAR MEETING of the Stillwater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on the above date and time. The meeting was called to order in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The flag was saluted, and roll call taken.

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Mr. Lippencott, Mrs. Draghi, Mr. Wykoff, Mrs. Mountford, Mr. Kochenthal, Mr. van der Haeghen and Mr. Doolittle

MEMBERS ABSENT: None

ALSO PRESENT: William Haggerty, Esq., Mike Vreeland, PE, Deputy Mayor, Vera Rumsey

SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS: N/A

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 26, 2024

Mrs. Draghi made the motion to approve the August minutes, seconded by Mrs. Mountford.

Roll Call: Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Lippencott- Yes, Mr. Wykoff­ Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen -Abstained, Mr. Doolittle -Abstained.

RESOLUTIONS:

Wilbur – 935 Potters Road. Block 3501. Lot 7.11

Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to approve the above Resolution, seconded by Mr. Lippencott.

Roll Call: Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. Lippencott- Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mr. Wykoff­ Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes, Mr. Doolittle – Yes.

Hinchman – 929 Fairview Lake Lane. Block 2501. Lot 57

Mrs. Draghi made the motion to approve the above Resolution, seconded by Mr. Doolittle.

Roll Call: Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mr. Doolittle – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mr. Wykoff­ Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes.

COMPLETENESS: McEleney – 926 Emmons Lane, Block 3602, Lot 6

The Engineer’s report was reviewed by the Board and Mr. Vreeland deemed the matter to be complete for a hearing.

Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to deem the matter complete, seconded by Mrs. Mountford.

Roll Call: Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mr. Wykoff – Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes, Mr. Doolittle – Yes.

HEARINGS: McEleney – 926 Emmons Lane, Block 3602, Lot 6

Jason Dunn of Dykstra Associates testified on behalf of the applicant who is requesting approval of a complete renovation with the addition of a second level to the home. The current dwelling is aging and in disrepair. It will have two bedrooms, and the footprint of the home will remain the same. Photos of the existing home as well as the building plans were provided. The oil tank will be removed, and an alternate source of heat will be utilized.

Katherine McEleney was sworn in by Mr. Haggerty. She advised the Board that the home has been in her family since the 1950’s when it was purchased by her grandparents. It was subsequently passed to her parents and then from her parents to herself and her husband. The remodeling will allow them to eventually use the home year-round.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: The session was opened to the public at 8:03pm. Mr. Doolittle spoke as a member of the public in support of Mrs. McEleney’s application and construction. He is a neighbor and is looking forward to another home on their private road being occupied year-round. The hearing was closed to the public at 8:05pm.

Mrs. Mountford made the motion to approve the Application, seconded by Mrs. Draghi.

Roll Call: Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Lippencott – Yes, Mr. Wykoff­ Yes, Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes, Mr. Doolittle – Abstained.

Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to waive the waiting time for the Memorialized Resolution to allow the applicant to apply for building permits immediately, seconded by Mr. van der Haeghen.

Roll Call: Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mr. Wykoff- Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Doolittle -Abstained.

BILLS:

Mrs. Draghi made the motion to pay the following bills, seconded by Mr. Kochenthal.

Dolan & Dolan – General $ 374.00

Dolan & Dolan – Hinchman 2501/57 Dolan & Dolan – McEleney 3602/6

Dolan & Dolan -Stillwater Farms 2401/19.07

$ 442.00

$ 93.50

$ 68.00

Roll Call: Mrs. Draghi – Yes, Mr. Kochenthal – Yes, Mr. Lippencott – Yes, Mrs. Mountford – Yes, Mr. Wykoff- Yes, Mr. van der Haeghen – Yes, Mr. Doolittle – Yes.

CORRESPONDENCE: NJPO

OLD/NEW BUSINESS: Discussion was held regarding moving the monthly meeting time from 7:30pm to 7:00pm beginning in February of 2025. All were in favor and the matter will be placed on the January 2025 Reorganization Agenda.

COMMITTEE LIAISON REPORT:

Deputy Mayor, Vera Rumsey:

• Mrs. Rumsey has requested an easel for use in the meeting room.
• The recycling center is providing handouts to residents regarding the new SCUMA regulations.
• The DPW has been working on GPS mapping to comply with stormwater requirements.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: The session was opened to the public at 8:12pm. Being no business, the hearing was closed to the public.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.

ADJOURNMENT: With there being no further business, a motion was made to adjourn the meeting. With a voice vote, all were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

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