March 28, 2022 Regular Meeting

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

March 28, 2022

A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Stillwater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Monday, March 28, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Chairman Lippencott in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act.  The flag was saluted and roll call taken:

MEMBERS PRESENT:   Mr. Lippencott, Mr. Sarni, Ms. Mountford, Mr. Kochenthal, Mrs. Draghi, and Mr. Wykoff.

MEMBERS ABSENT:     Mr. Straub and Mr. van der Haeghen

ALSO PRESENT:            Board Attorney Haggerty and Board Engineer Golden

MINUTES:

Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to approve the minutes of February 28, 2022, seconded by Mrs. Draghi.  Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Yes, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mrs. Draghi-Yes, and Mr. Sarni-Abstain

MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTION:

#611   Geydoshek, Block 3701, Lot 11 – Extension Request

Mr. Wykoff made the motion to adopt the Resolution.  Motion seconded by Mr. Kochenthal.  Roll call vote in favor: Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Yes, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mrs. Draghi-Yes, and Mr. Sarni-Abstain

COMPLETENESS:

#614   Brian Pfeifer, Block 4104, Lot 14-Variance Application

Mr. Golden reviewed the prior submission and his 3-23-22 completeness report, which was discussed with the Board.  He stated that additional information should be supplied; however, he would recommend that the Board deem the application complete, with the understanding that the additional information would be supplied.  The Board agreed that the additional information should be supplied at least 2 weeks prior to the April meeting.

Mr. Kochenthal made the motion to deem the application complete.  Motion seconded by Mr. Sarni.  Roll call vote, in favor:  Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Yes, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mrs. Draghi-Yes, and Mr. Sarni-Yes

#620   Evan Dilluvio, Block 2601, Lot 3-Variance Application  

Mr. Golden reviewed his 3-26-22 completeness report, which was discussed with the Board.  He recommended that the Board deem the application complete.

Mr. Wykoff made the motion to deem the application complete.  Motion seconded by Mr. Sarni.   Roll call vote, in favor:  Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Yes, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mrs. Draghi-Yes, and Mr. Sarni-Yes

BILLS:

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

Dolan & Dolan              Re:  General                                             325.00

Dolan & Dolan              Re:  General                                             412.50

Roll call vote in favor:  Mr. Lippencott-Yes, Ms. Mountford-Yes, Mr. Kochenthal-Yes, Mr. Wykoff-Yes, Mrs. Draghi-Yes, and Mr. Sarni-Yes

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:

Chairman Lippencott opened the meeting to the public.  With there being no public comment, the meeting was closed to the public.

COMMITEE LIAISON REPORT:

Ms. Chammings was in attendance and she provided the liaison update:  the Land Use Board Ordinance was defeated.  She stated that the Township Committee is working on land sales, tax liens, and the Gallagher property.  She also commented on the open position at the recycling center, appointment to the Environmental Commission/Planning Board, Ms. Wunder appointed as the Environmental Commission Secretary, the violation on 947A Old Schoolhouse Road, and the Preferred Tree List.  The Board also discussed the Driveways and Ordinance #163-7 and general ordinance review.

ADJOURNMENT:

With there being no further business, a motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at

8:30 p.m.  In a voice vote, all were in favor.

Respectfully submitted,

Alfia Schemm, Board Secretary