The Planning Board is responsible for the preparation and adoption of the Master Plan, which is the guide for development of all amendments to the Land Development Regulations.
The Planning Board also reviews all proposed subdivision of land for compliance with Chapter XXXV, Section VII of the Land Development Regulations, which contains all standards for development of new streets, sewers and utilities.
The Planning Board is charged under the Land Development Regulations with the responsibility to review all site plans, parking projects, and major building projects for proper design and drainage according to standards.
The Planning Board, through the Master Plan and Land Development Regulations, sets the pattern for development of the community. It has addtional powers under the Land Use Law. It conducts hearings and may grant certain non-use type variances.
Board Members
Patrick McHale
Class I
Mayor’s Seat
Term Expires:2011
Michael Brophy
Class III
Council Liaison
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2011
Dan Schnipp
Class IV
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2014
Art Sopelsa
Class II
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2011
*Borough Employee
Tony Teresi
Class IV
Appointed:1/5/2008
Term Expires:2011
Joe Kelly
Class IV
Appointed:1/3/2009
Term Expires:2012
Michelle Rupar
Class IV
Appointed:1/3/2009
Term Expires:2012
Marie A. Ambrosio
Class IV
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expires:2013
John Ambrosio
Class IV
Appointed:1/1/2011
Term Expires:2014
Alternates
Roselio Pozo
Alternate I
Appointed:2011
Term Expires:2012
Nick Zampetti
Alternate II
Appointed:1/2/2010
Term Expires:2011
Kevin Kelly
Legal Counsel
Land Use Board
Mayor appoints Class II, IV, and Alternates
Council Appoints Class III
Class I, II, III get 1 year terms
Class IV gets 4 year terms
Alternates get 2 year terms
9 members plus Alternates; need ethics disclosures
Meetings are held 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:30pm in the Council Chambers.