BOROUGH OF BOUND BROOK PLANNING BOARD MARCH 13, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by chairman Robert Fazen at 7:37 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 230 Hamilton Street. ROLL CALL Present were:  Mr. Gaglia, Mr. Sabatino, Mr. Fazen, Mr. Shive, Mr. Krauser and Ms. Ackerman. Also present were:  Mrs. Malone, Recording Secretary; and Mr. Rodgers, Board Attorney. COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This meeting is being held in compliance with the “Open Public Meetings Law.”   The requirements of the Law have been met.  The Annual Meeting Notice has been posted in the Municipal Building, filed with the Municipal Clerk, and forwarded to the Bound Brook Chronicle in January, 2003. SALUTE TO THE FLAG MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING      Motion presented by Mr. Gaglia, seconded by Mr. Shive, to approve the minutes of the February 27, 2003 meeting.  Unanimous. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Fazen noted that application logs were sent to everyone by e-mail. Mr. Rodgers suggested that a date be set for a public hearing to explain the Master Plan (in brief) to the public and listen to comments, making changes if necessary.  A notice must be published; wording will be provided to Barbara for a notice to be published ten days before the April 24 meeting.  Mr. Shive and Ms. Ackerman will not be in attendance.   Mr. Fazen will notify Mrs. Doyle of the date. AGENDA Mr. Fazen noted that there are two items on the agenda. OPEN TO PUBLIC          NON-AGENDA ITEMS Linda Brnicevic asked if a draft of the Master Plan is available for the public; she was told to ask Cindy in Borough Hall.  The public notice will indicate that copies are available. PUBLIC HEARINGS #12-02, Holubowicz, 105 Hardy Ave. (subdivision) Mr. Frank Holubowicz of 105 Hardy Avenue was sworn in and gave testimony with regard to his and his brother's application.  Mr. Fazen quoted a September 16 letter from Mrs. Doyle with regard to the completeness of the application.  She had suggested that bulk variances need to be applied for.  Mr. Fazen explained that the variances must be addressed in the legal ad that is required to be published, and there was not a copy of the ad available to verify what was advertised.. Mr. Fazen explained that the request for a variance is not on file and he will be happy to explain further after the meeting.  Mr. Rodgers said that the law does not generally favor variances, and reasons must be presented to convince the board to approve them.  He described possible reasons that could apply to the request for a variance.  Mr. Fazen suggested that Mr. Novak call him at his convenience.  He will ask Mr. Novak for a copy of the notice. The hearing will be postponed until the March 27 meeting, and Mr. Fazen advised that the public must be notified before that time.  He apologized for any misunderstanding. Mr. Rodgers asked the applicants to extend the application's time limit, and they consented. Mr. Shive suggested changing the schedule to one meeting a while there are so few applications to be heard  There seem to be very few applications lately, and possible reasons were discussed. ADJOURNMENT:           Mr. Shive made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sabatino, to adjourn at 7:55  p.m.   Respectfully submitted, Barbara A. Malone Recording Secretary.