City of Cape May Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes
January 21, 2010
Opening: In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, adequate notice of the meeting was provided. Chairperson Pitman called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Roll Call: Mr. Pitman, Chairperson Present
Mr. Williams, Vice Chairperson Present
Mrs. Hutchinson Present
Mr. Iurato Present
Mr. Murray Present
Mr. Schmidtchen Present
Mr. Todd Absent
Mr. White, Alt 1 Present
Mrs. Johnson, Alt 2 Present
Also Present:
Craig Hurless, P.E., P.P., Board Engineer
Mary L. Rothwell, Zoning Officer
Edie Kopsitz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: December 17, 2009
Motion made by Mr. White to approve the minutes dated December 17, 2009. Seconded by Mr. Murray and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Iurato, Mr. Murray, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Shcmidtchen, Mr. White and Mr. Pitman. Those Opposed: None. Those Abstaining: None.
Resolutions:
Conwell, 1049 New York Avenue
Block 1103 Lots 29 & 30
Motion made by Mr. Murray to approve the resolution with noted corrections on page five (5) as stated by Mr. Iurato. Seconded by Mr. White and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Iurato, Mr. Murray, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Shcmidtchen, Mr. White and Mr. Pitman. Those Opposed: None. Those Abstaining: None.
Certo, 1314 New York Avenue
Block 1147 Lots 9 & 10
Motion made by Mr. Iruato to approve the resolution. Seconded by Mrs. Hutchinson and carried 6-0. Those in favor: Mr. Iurato, Mr. Murray, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Shcmidtchen, Mr. White and Mr. Pitman. Those Opposed: None. Those Abstaining: Mr. Williams.
Cape May Beach Club, 1860 –1861 Beach Avenue
Blocks 1207, 1208 & 1209 Lots 2,3,11 & 12
Motion made by Mr. Iurato to approve the resolution with noted corrections on page six (6). Seconded by Mr. White and carried 7-0. Those in favor: Mr. Iurato, Mr. Murray, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Shcmidtchen, Mr. White and Mr. Pitman. Those Opposed: None. Those Abstaining: None.
Discussion:
Chairman Pitman informed the members of a telephone conversation with the Board Engineer Craig Hurless regarding the current meeting dates of the Zoning Board. Mr. Hurless indicated a conflict with the current meeting date and requested the members discuss an alternative date. Time was afforded for by all regarding this matter. Members also discussed an early start time for the meeting (6:00pm or 6:30pm) with all concurring and it will be discussed at the March meeting so that Mr. Neidig, Board Attorney could be present. Mary Rothwell, Zoning Officer confirmed the availability of the Auditorium and Mr. Hurless thanked the Board profusely for this consideration.
Motion made by Mr. Murray to move the Zoning Board Meeting to the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. Seconded by Mr. Schmidtchen and carried 8-0. Those in favor: Mr. Iurato, Mr. Murray, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. Shcmidtchen, Mr. White, Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Pitman. Those Opposed: None. Those Abstaining: None.
Discussion continued with Mary Rothwell informing the members of the Policy and Procedures meeting on February 4th with both the Planning and Zoning Boards. Representatives for the Zoning Board will be Tom White and Bill Murray. Mary Rothwell also indicated the Historic Preservation Commission request to appear at the March meeting for their informational presentation.
Adjournment: Moved by Mr. Murray at 7:25 PM, with all in favor.
Respectfully submitted: Edie Kopsitz, Recording Secretary.