2009-09-16 Etra Minutes

Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA) 2 Jake Garzio Drive Ewing, New Jersey 08628 Minutes: September 16, 2009 Submitted by: Tyrone Garrett, Executive Director Public Notice and Attendees a. The meeting of the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA) convened at 7:30 PM in the Agenda Room and officially opened Chairperson Robert Kull. b. Attendees: Commissioners:, Chairperson Robert Kull, Vice-Chairperson Dan Brandt, Hilary Hyser, David Rose, Suzanna McGee, Iman Aquddus, Micheal O’Donnell, Esq., (Terrance Stokes were excused) Public attendees: Alan Zimbler, Gregory Spooner, Robert Rodolfi, Michael Kipnis, Thomas Kozloski; Charles Latini.

Site Presentations: 1289 Princeton Avenue Alan Zimbler Block 13 Lots 32, 36 Development of 170-180 condominium residences Alan Zimbler presented a preliminary proposal the construction of fee simple condominiums in Sub Area 5. The revised OARP does provide for such a project but the final plans where not available to the ETRA Board. The majority of the Board was supportive of the concept not withstanding several unanswered questions regarding: 1. The true feasibility for sales. Is there a market for condo sales. 2. Sales prices for units. 3. Is the developer seeking a Redeveloper’s Agreement 4. Is the project over the bulk standards with the creation of recreational space 5. for the Frank Baer the planner, Ken Matthews, the builder and representatives of Devine Enterprises presented the site plan for the proposed construction of a Sonic Drive –Thru restaurant to be placed on a portion of the Home Depot pad/parking lot. 6. Would there be neighborhood improvements Although the Board moved to approved to support he vision of the project, the applicant was advised that final plans would need to be submitted to ETRA for a formal determination. Motion: Commissioner Brandt Second: Commissioner McGee Commissioners voting: Kull, Brandt, McGee, Rose, AQuddus & Hyser Ayes 4 Nays 1 Absent 2 1

Senior Star SDB Realty, LLC 1676 North Olden Avenue Block 40.01 Lots 16, 17, 18 Utilize current location for the establishment of an adult medical day care facility Robert Rodolfi, Esq. offers the Board a brief synopsis of Senior Star Adult Day Center as relocation to 1676 North Olden Avenue. Having a total of 100 clients and a total of 40 clients, Senior Star is open from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM with a morning and afternoon session. The Board notes that within Sub Area 2 this project is construed as mixed-used as the facility will have office space on the front and second floors. In supporting the concept, ETRA asks that a landscaping plan be created to enhance the curb appeal. A motion is made by Commissioner Hyser to acknowledge that the proposed project conforms to the revised redevelopment plan. Motion: Commissioner Hyser Second: Commissioner Brandt Commissioners voting: Kull, Brandt, McGee, Rose, AQuddus & Hyser Ayes 6 Nays 0 Absent 1

Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2009, June 2, 2009 and June 17, 2009, August 4, 2009 The minutes of June 17, 2009 unanimously approved Motion: Second:

Commissioner Brandt Commissioner McGee

Commissioners voting: Kull, Brandt, McGee, Rose, AQuddus & Hyser Ayes 6 Nays 0 Absent 1

The minutes of August 4, 2009 unanimously approved Motion: Second:

Commissioner Brandt Commissioner McGee

Commissioners voting: Kull, Brandt, McGee, Rose, AQuddus & Hyser Ayes 5 Nays 0 Absent 1 Abstention 1

The minutes of May 5, 2009, June 2, 2009 were tabled. The meeting lacked a quorum of Commissioners who could vote on the minutes.

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Legal Update Michael O’Donnell informed the Board that a follow-up letter was sent to MGI regarding the outstanding PILOT payment. Old Business OARP – Executive Director Tyrone Garrett was instructed to seek the return of the unused financial assistance given to the Ewing Township Planning Board during the OARP review. The amount is estimated at $80.

Resolution 9-01-09 Approval of the List of Bills for the Month of September 2009 These bills included August invoices from Markowitz Gravelle, and Tyrone Garrett, totaling $ 2,249.50. Motion: Second:

Commissioner AQuddus Commissioner Brandt

Commissioners voting: Kull, Brandt, McGee, Rose, Hyser & AQuddus Ayes 6 Nays 0 Absent 1

Other Business / Correspondence / Code Enforcement / Site Review Updates OARP Plan implementation; Two sub-committees are formed to aggressively move the OARP forward. I.

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Community – Formal programming on Olden Avenue. The initiation of activity in the area to gain business support. TD Bank First Choice Bank Sign Replacement Project Marketing Program Ads throughout the local media outlets Olden Avenue Streetscape- How we advance the OARP on the major thoroughfares with design recommendations. Redesign of Olden Avenue with Mercer County Elimination of curb cuts Street widths Sidewalks Transit Stops Underground Utilities

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Having no further business, the Board unanimously supported the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 PM.

Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

ETRA Meeting August 6, 2009 Roll Call Motion Second Ayes Present Present Present Present Present Present

Nays

Absent Abstention

Excused

Approval of the Minutes for June 17, 2009 Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent X X X X X X X X X

Approval of the Minutes for August 4, 2009 Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent X

Abstention

Abstention X

X

X

X X X X X

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Approval of the Minutes for May 5, 2009 Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled

Approval of the Minutes for June 2, 2009 Motion Second Ayes Nays Absent Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Robert A. Kull Iman AQuddus Daniel Brandt Hilary Hyser Suzanna McGee David Rose Terrance Stokes

Abstention

Abstention

Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled Tabled

Resolution 8-01-09 List of Bills Motion Second Ayes Nays X X X X X X X X

Absent Abstention

X Adjournment @ 9:20 PM Motion Second Ayes Nays X

Absent Abstention X

X X X X X

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