Borough of Point Pleasant Beach December 21, 2022, PB Regular Meeting minutes
The December 21`, 2022 meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Planning Board opened at 7:00 pm. The Clerk read the notice of compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Act. Present were Board members: Mr. Bixby, Mr. Woolley, Chairman Ritchings, Mr. Cavagnaro, Mr. Calderone, Mr. Gant and Secretary Mills
Absent: Mayor Kanitra, Councilman Ramos
Also in attendance: Board attorney Robert Ulaky and William White, Board Engineer
Motion by Mr. Cavagnaro, second by Mr. Calderone to Memorialize the minutes of November 16, 2022 –
In favor: Woolley, Ritchings, Calderone, Cavagnaro and Mills
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Gant, second by Mr. Woolley to approve the 2023 Meeting dates
In favor: Woolley, Ritchings, Paesano, Cavagnaro, Calderone, Gant, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
Memorialize Resolution
Motion by Mr. Cavagnaro, second by Mr. Calderone to memorialize the action and vote approving application 2022-425 – Pop’s Corner (Bruce Fischer & Brian Neiman) – 500 Arnold Avenue – Block 89; Lot 13 – Applicant seeks to construct a walk-in box and a roof cover to the rear of the property.
In favor: Woolley, Paesano, Cavagnaro, Calderone, Gant, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Gant, second by Mr. Wooley to carry Application #2022-424 of Atlantic Offshore – to February 15, 2023 without notice.
In favor: Woolley, Paesano ,Cavagnaro, Calderone, Gant, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
Review and Recommend Resolutions
The following resolutions were voted on unanimously to authorize the Borough Planner to act on the Boards behalf to undertake the following studies and investigations.
Motion by Mr. Cavagnaro, second by Mr. Calderone to approve the following resolution
In favor: Woolley, Paesano, Cavagnaro, Calderone, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
2022-1129/1Y – Resolution to authorizing and requesting the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary study to determine whether a delineated area consisting of 165 properties with the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach satisfy the criteria for designation as an area in need of rehabilitation.
Motion by Mr. Cavagnaro, second by Mr. Calderone to approve the following resolution
In favor: Woolley, Paesano, Cavagnaro, Calderone, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
Resolution 2022-1129/1Z – Resolution authorizing and requesting the Planning Board to undertake a preliminary redevelopment investigation study to determine whether the delineated area of block 157, lots 7 & 8, block 159, lots 1,3, 7-9 and 10, block 160, lot 10 and 10 – 12. Block 171, lots 7 – 9, block 172, lots 1 and 5, and block173, lots 1-2, 2.01 and 3-6, block 175, lots 16 and 19 satisfies the criteria for designation as an area in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes.
Sign Review – Continuation of the Gulf station – 601 Richmond
John Jackson, Esq. representing the Gulf Station, stated his applicant is a hard-working young man who also has a gas station in Manasquan. He has made significant improvements to the property and cleaned it up. Presented a power point presentation. He believes this is necessary to be seen. The pylon sign has been there since 1980 and he believes that it is grandfathered. It is the same as the previous Delta sign. It actually was Gulf before it was Delta. John Jackson stated that he believes this is a much cleaner retro look. He said they did add an additional logo and paint the legs orange but it is physically the same sign. Vice chair Paesano questioned what the issue is.
Robert Ulaky reviewed why it was denied. (Not wood like and eternally lighted) He explained it would have been better if they had gone for sign approval prior to installation. It is not a variance since it is in section 17; it is now a design waiver.
John Jackson believes that it fits here and necessary to identify the use. We believe it is appropriate look for a gas station on the highway.
The applicant explained how the corporate office installed the sign and the circumstances that followed.
Vice chair Paesano inquired if there is signage on the South side of the canopy. His concern is if the building next door is ever occupied. (Yes)
Vice chair thinks it is a big improvement. Site is now clean and safer.
Chairman Ritchings stated the other gas stations closed down from lack of business. This is the last gas station for quite a while. New signage will help the operator.
Mr. Gant – I like it
Mr. Cavagnaro – believes it is a brighter safer environment.
Ms. Mills – questioned what time they close and can the lights be dimmed at closing. (Yes) LED lights in the window to be removed.
Motion by Vice chair Paesano, second by Mr. Cavagnaro to approve the sign waiver for the Gulf station.
In favor: Wooley, Paesano, Calderone, Cavagnaro, Gant, Mills and Ritchings
Opposed: None
Vice chair Paesano questioned who enforces the resolution conditions. Robert Ulaky replied that he should contact Ray Savacool and John Mele.
Motion to adjourn
Adjourned at 8:45pm
Attest: Karen L. Mills, LUA
Clerk of the Board, Class II member
