Kim Kaminski, resident of 47 Mason Drive, was sworn in. She appreciates the concern for aesthetics but asked if tractor trailers will be accessing the property and about building height. Mr. Alfieri replied that tractor trailers will enter and exit from 24 if needed and building height is 31 feet.
Erik Jones, resident of 722 Hyson Road, was sworn in. He asked why a left turn is not being made when exiting. Mr. Rea answered that the jug handle will be used. Mr. Jones if the existing trees can remain. Mr. Murphy replied that there will be clearing and replanting.
Mr. Burnstein made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sullivan, to close the public portion of the meeting addressing the professionals. All members in favor among those present.
Dr. Campbell opened the meeting to the public for general comments with a limit of five minutes per person.
Seeing no one come forward, Mr. Burnstein made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sullivan to close the public portion of the meeting for general comments. All members in favor among those present.
Mr. Shea asked if there will be a parking agreement between the lots. Mr. Alfieri said no, there will just be an ingress and egress easement.
Mr. Riker made a motion, with a stipulation that the loading docks are screened or enclosed, seconded by Mr. Bressi, to approve this application. Voted yes: Mr. Bressi, Mr. Burnstein, Mr. Heller, Mr. Riker, Ms. DeMarzo, Mr. Tremer, Mr. Sullivan and Dr. Campbell.
Application for Block: 22009; Lots: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 – Faraday Avenue Property, LLC
Mr. Klee announced that this is a 123,000 square foot mixed use building to be used as a warehouse and office with a rear storage area proposed. There is an existing storage area off of Houston Avenue. Mr. Peters stated that the use is permitted and that the property adjoins Lakewood Township. Sal Alfieri, Esq., attorney for the applicant confirmed that because the property is within 200 feet of Lakewood, that notice was sent to Lakewood residents as well as Jackson residents.
William Stevens, licensed professional engineer and professional planner in the State of New Jersey was sworn in. The Board accepted his credentials. The property owner, Irving Perlstein, wants to develop the property as a commercial industrial property. There are two issues: (1) the buffer to this property's lots was originally created by the Jackson Industrial Commission and requires a 100 foot screening buffer from north to south along the property. During the development of lot 3 there was litigation to remove the 100 foot buffer requirement by half. They want to reduce the 100 feet on the Jackson side, so between the 50 feet on the Lakewood side and 50 feet on the Jackson side, the 100 foot requirement will be met. Lakewood residents support the removal of the buffer but they are concerned with traffic. (2) Traffic problems on Cross Street in Lakewood are encroaching on Faraday Avenue in Jackson. An option is to improve the old Brush Street right of way along the Faraday property and what is owned by