8 13 2025 WO PB Draft Minutes

Mayor McCartney: Y SWEARING IN • The Township Professional(s) sworn in. ORDINANCE REVIEW 2935-25-Revised-with-Amendments--Ordinance-to-Outdoor-Cafe-4911-2488- 7631-v1-Final-Clean Outdoor-Cafes-in-the-B1-B2-and-PC-Districts---Ordinance-2935-25-----Master- Plan-Consistency-Review DWOA-2935-35-Ordinance-Response • The board planner, Mr. Gerard Haizel, entered on the record. He mentioned his review memo dated August 4, 2025, and explained that he reviewed the ordinance and found that it is consistent with the Master Plan. • Mr. Haizel commented that some of the language is subjective and he recommends that it be deleted and/or replaced. BOARD QUESTIONS/COMMENTS • Chairman Bagoff asked if it is part of the ordinance that if it rains, the business owner will take seating inside the establishment. Mr. Haizel said whatever is used in the outdoor area should not create any type of hazards for people entering or exiting the business. The business should have a separate shed or storage so they can move the furniture when the outdoor café is closed. • The Chairman also made the recommendation that the business owner will decide what type of furniture will be used in the outdoor café. • Mayor McCartney said they need a definition for amplified music. • Mayor McCartney commented that item J from the planner’s report should coincide with the town ordinance. • Chairman Bagoff asked if the permit from the Planning Director is to allow the use of the sidewalk, and if so, are there any fees associated with that permit? Ms. Gary-Adams answered in the affirmative, and there is an annual fee. • The board made the recommendation that upholstered furniture should not be prohibited. PUBLIC QUESTIONS/COMMENTS • Seth Wiseleder at Howell Drive asked how decibels would be controlled. Chairman Bagoff said that the Council will have to find a way to measure decibels and a definition for amplified music. Motion: Chairman Bagoff Second: Mr. Guarino