July 6, 2011

RESOLUTIONS PB-09-28/Hugh Forfar Block: 175.09; Lots: 2 & 4; Zone: R-5 45-49 Lincoln Avenue Major Subdivision. DISCUSSION Mr. Weston asked whether the height condition had been properly incorporated in the resolution. Mr. Dwyer confirmed that it had been properly worded. Mr. Gurland informed the Board that he had recently visited the property and despite promises made by Mr. Forfar at last month’s Planning Board meeting, the property still had not been cleaned up. Mr. Gurland said that there were new piles of dirt and debris, the trailer dumpster was overflowing, and it appeared that there were piles of newly cut wood. Mr. Eben said he did not understand how an applicant could come before the Board, asking for approval of an application, and then being permitted to keep property in disarray. He said that all applicants should be required to keep property clean until it is developed. Councilwoman McCartney asked if Mr. Forfar had ever been fined. Director Borg said that the time to ensure clean up is before an application is approved. Because of limited manpower, this issue is uot a priority for Property Maintenance. The Board and Mr. Dwyer discussed what could be done legally to have the property cleaned up. Mr. Dwyer told the Board that legally, the resolution must be approved within 45 days, and that the approval of the application is in effect for two years. It was decided that as an additional condition of approval, the applicant would have thirty days, (from the date of the signed resolution), to clear and clean the property of any trash, rubbish, refuse, junk and debris, In the event the applicant fails to comply with this condition, the Board may place this matter on the August 3, 2011 meeting agenda for the purposes of considering rescission of the approval. The Board discussed revising the wording of condition number 6 of the resolution to read as follows: No less than 6 evergreen trees, 6 to 8 ft in height, shall be planted along the property line in a staggered fashion between proposed Lot 2 and Lot 12 in Block 175.09. The Town Forrester shall determine the exact number of trees needed to provide a screening buffer between Lot 2 and Lot. 12. Chairman Bagoff asked the Board if there were any further comments. There were no further comments from the Board. NAPLANNING, BRD\WPINUTES\2011\7-6-11 Minutes.doc/8/4/2011/1 0:42:45 AM 3