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IL Gabbiano Italian Bistro - 10 South Avenue West

Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1
Code Review Committee Application No. 3
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-251

Conditionally Approved June 24, 2020 - December 31, 2020

IL Gabbiano Italian Bistro
Cranford Square
10 South Avenue West
Block 474 Lot 3.01

Proposal: Applicant proposes to create outdoor seating in the existing parking lot of Cranford Square. The proposed seating area will have a temporary tent structure along with six (6) tables and seating for eighteen (18) patrons. The addition of outdoor seating to the business is being brought to the Code Review Committee in order to accommodate social distancing requirements related to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and in order to increase seating capacity for the existing business through the use of non-permanent seating accommodations. Applicant has received approval from the property manager for the expansion of outdoor seating.

Meeting Details:
June 24, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Interested parties should email Jason Bottcher, Zoning Officer - j-bottcher@cranfordnj.org - for details on how to participate.
See below for details on the Code Review Committee Meeting.

Application Details:

  1. Seating Details
    1. Existing Indoor Seating Capacity - 60 Max. - Sidewalk Cafe Seating Capacity - 8 Max;
    2. No indoor seating currently permitted as per State guidance;
    3. Proposed outdoor seating capacity (excluding sidewalk cafe) - 18 seats over 6 tables beneath a temporary tent (20'x30') in size;
  2. Liquor License
    1. Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB)
  3. Materials
    1. Currently utilizing wood tables and chairs from the indoor dining area;
    2. Currently utilizing a 10' x 30' tent but the applicant wishes to erect a larger tent of 20' x 30'

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Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1 - Minutes
Application Status - Conditionally Approved - None Opposed

  1. Jacqueline Dirmann, PE, CME, CFM - Maser Consulting - Township Engineer
    1. Noted that the barriers that are currently in place are not sufficient to act as a protective barrier for patrons. A more sufficient barrier / demarcation should be installed in order to provide the necessary physical protection and visual cue to vehicular traffic in the parking area.
    2. Cones and / or planters should be placed in addition to what has already been installed.
  2. Matt Lubin, Fire Official - Cranford Fire Department
    1. RE: Larger tent. Noted that if the applicant is looking to place a larger tent, they should coordinate with him in order to ensure that the tent is safely secured to mitigate against potential wind damage;
    2. Reiterated Jacqueline Dirmann's comments that a more substantial physical barrier should be placed in order to enhance the safety of patrons.
  3. Mike Fitzpatrick, Health Official
    1. No comments
  4. Richard Belluscio, Construction Official
    1. Noted that deliveries from the Dollar General use this section of the parking lot as an egress route;
    2. Coordination between the property manager, Construction Official, and Zoning Officer should take place to examine the feasibility of rerouting vehicular traffic to avoid this corner of the parking lot
  5. Mayor Giblin
    1. Agreed with comments regarding the enhancement of patron safety and physical barriers.
  6. Jason Bottcher, AICP, CFM - Zoning Officer
    1. Noted that this parking lot is largely under utilized and rerouting, if necessary, should not pose an issue. Coordination with the Construction Official, Fire Official, and property manager should be a priority.
    2. Noted that approvals are only valid through December 31, 2020, and any plans to make outdoor seating a permanent fixture of the business will require an application to the Planning Board.