MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNTAIN LAKES

May 2, 2013

Chair Chris Richter called the meeting to order and announced: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act by adoption of the annual notice on January 3, 2013.  Said resolution was mailed to The Citizen and The Morris County Daily Record and by filing the same with the Borough Clerk on January 7, 2013 and was made available to all those requesting individual notice and paying the required fee.

The meeting was called to order at 7:34 PM.

ROLL CALL:

Present: Abate, Richter, Bolo and Mc Connell

Absent: Rusak, Dietz, Albergo and Max

Also Present:  Attorney Michael Sullivan

REVIEW OF MINUTES: Peter Bolo made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 4, 2013 meeting. Jim Mc Connell provided the second; the minutes were approved by voice vote by all members.

MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS: 

WALTER AERTKER                                                  Appl. # 13-625

Mike Sullivan reviewed the special deed restriction listed as a condition in the resolution with the Board. Peter Bolo made a motion to adopt the resolution of approval; James McConnell seconded the motion.  The resolution was passed by a vote of 4 to 0 with members voting to approve.

PUBLIC HEARINGS: All Applicants and professionals were sworn in by Chair Chris Richter.

Carried Application:

ERIC & TARA STRUASS                                           17 Crane Road

Blk. 100, Lot 76                                                 Appl. # 13-626

Front, Rear                                                                  R-A zone

The Board Secretary received a letter requesting the Struass application be carried to the June 6, 2013 meeting. James McConnell made a motion to carry the application and Pia Abate provided the second.  The motion was carried by a voice vote of all members present.

Extension Letter:

RICHARD NELSON                                                   37 Lakewood Drive

            Blk. 14, Lot 1.01                                                            App. #11-603

Chris Richter explained Mr. Nelson’s request for an extension of time to act on his previously approved resolution. Our new ordinance allows the Board to grant an extension of 18 months beyond the original expiration date. If approved by the Board the new expiration date would be January 5, 2015. Peter Bolo provided the motion to grant the extension and Pia Abate provided the second.  The extension was approved by a vote of 4 – 0 with members Abate, Richter, Bolo and Mc Connell voting in favor.

Other Matters / Public Comment:

There was no one from to the public wishing to speak.

Michael Sullivan reminded the Board they need to fill out their disclosure statements on line. Everyone must do so by 5/31/13.

We still need one new alternate.

Peter Bolo made a motion to adjourn the meeting and James Mc Connell provided the second. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm. 

                                                                                                Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                                            Cynthia Shaw, Secretary