So, we're on record >> and good evening. >> Good evening. >> And welcome to the special meeting of the Township of PC Troy Hills Board of Adjustment. It's Wednesday, April 8, 2026 and 7:01 p.m. Announcement is made that
adequate notice of this meeting has been given and that is being conducted in accordance with NJSA 104-6 at sect of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act. >> Roll call. Uh, Burkowitz >> here.
>> Masarella >> here. >> Neglia >> here. >> Ready >> present. Chairwoman Grani >> here. >> We have our board planner, Mr. Chadwick, >> present. >> Our board engineer, Mr. Lammanoitz, >> here. >> And our board attorney, Mr. Johnson, >> here. >> Will you please stand and join saying
the pledge of allegiance? >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. This meeting is open to the general
public. I do not see any present. >> Okay. So, uh we do have correspondence uh from attorney Joseph O'Neal. Um he is requesting that application 246613
North Beverwick Road um be adjourned for the evening and rescheduled for May 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. without further notice so that a presentation can be made to the full board and a vote can be taken at the time motion.
>> The applicant agrees uh or applicant grants the board all necessary extensions of time through May 31st, 2026. What was the date? >> May 6th. May >> 6th. >> Motion, please. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Grant. >> All in favor?
>> I kneel. Thank you. Stay well. >> A motion to adjurnn. >> Motion. >> Motion. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> Okay. Okay. We're on record.
Good evening and welcome to the meeting of the Township of Prescipany Troy Hills Board of Adjustment. It is Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 and it's 7:30 p.m. Announcement is made that adequate notice of this meeting has been given and that is being conducted in
accordance with NJSA 104-6 at set of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act. >> Roll call. Mr. Burkowitz >> still here. Mr. Maserella >> present.
>> Miss Neglia >> here. >> Mr. Ready >> present. >> Chairwoman Grani >> present. >> We have our board planner Mr. Chadwick. >> Our board engineer Mr. Lmanoick >> here. >> And our board attorney Mr. Johnson >> here. >> Good evening. Would you please stand and
join us in the pledge of allegiance? >> Our father. Our father. to the flag of the United States of America to republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all.
>> You're right. Is there anyone in the audience that would like to speak on anything other than what is on our agenda for this evening? I see none. >> Nora, would you please uh >> Okay, so we're going to move on to the
resolutions. We have four um on each of them. Those who can vote are Burkowitz, Neglia, Ready, and Grani. Application 2566, 2546, 2551, and 2537.
Can I have a motion? >> So second. >> Burkowitz, >> yes. >> Neglia, >> yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Renani, >> yes. All right. Leave for the meeting. I do what I have to do here. That one already, too.
>> We had to do that. Yep. >> Old one from last time. >> All right. Application 25 col 76 Leslie Alexandria 76 Califon Road block 369 lot 11 zone R4
a C variance to construct a one-story addition contrary to section 430-35 columns 5 10 and 13 and section 430-101. Good evening. Can you raise your right hand, please?
>> I can. >> Do you swear or affirm the that the testimony that you are about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, the truth? State your name. Spell your last name, please. Alexandria has two L's. A O L E X A N D R I A.
>> Great. You can have a seat. Just make sure you use the microphone. Okay. And sir. >> Yes. Hi. Uh Jeffrey Man architect. Uh last name is MC capital E N T E. I am a licensed architect in state New Jersey. My license is uh current in good standing. Uh I've not had the pleasure
of being in front of this board before, but I have appeared in uh in front of several other boards in uh Mars County, New Jersey. >> Okay, great. You're qualified. >> Thank you very much. >> Glad to see. Just make sure you're you're close to the microphone. >> Yep. Thank you. >> Okay. Do you want to start and tell the board what your application's about?
>> Sure. Um I have a small house. I lived in Paranany for 20 years. Um, I bought the house for my dog and my mom to live with me, uh, as the case would be. And they're not here anymore,
neither one of them. It is a really small house sold to me as a two-bedroom with a garage, and that's really not how it kind of panned out, but I chose to stay. Uh, I have some nice neighbors, and I like the lake, so I chose to stay
and make the best of things. Um, so this is my house. It is um it is a small glass front A-frame house. It has one bedroom and a
spiral staircase to a loft. Um it uh the style of the house, all the windows in the front are fixed. None of them open, none of them move. So to that end, however the wind blows, everything blows
my way. If there's leaves, I get a ton of them. If there's snow, I get the snow and the drifts that go with it. Uh, so much so that I couldn't even open my front door. Um, I get the garbage that the pedestrians leave as they walk along
the lake and any debris. The thing is I would like to extend part of the house on that side where there is driveway that doesn't serve me well such to put a front door not a side door a front door
that would complement the style of the house and if I could get a screen with that front door therein would be my breeze I could get air flow into the house because there is none there's no cross ventil ation. There's no breeze
whatsoever because the windows are the way that they are and I've made the best of things. So, I'm looking for ventilation. I'm looking for fresh air. Um, I would like to be able to sit outside seasonally on something like uh
I don't have a porch, but something like in my day they called it a stoop or a landing. A little piece of use patio. I don't know what else to use. I could put a chair and a a pumpkin or a pot of flowers. I don't want to put a chair on
the driveway and sit there seasonally. Um, I would like to get a Ring doorbell, which people have told me I can't get that to work the way that my house is situated right now. And I also have an idea for lighting, which I don't have
any, you know, to get into the front of the house safely. I'm so set back from the street which is lovely but I also think it says rob me you know I just it's dark and you can't see somebody who's coming down the way. I have houses
on either side of me. They are set front and I am set back. So but I like the security of a Ring doorbell and lighting. When it comes to deliveries, nobody seems to adhere to the fact that I have a very visible and an
approachable mailbox. So, my uh deliveries, be it medicine or packages are thrown on my driveway. I have a picture from this week where they did just that. I can uh back into the
driveway and back right over it. At night, I won't see it. No matter who I talk to or how I stress it, whether it's the post office or the pharmacy delivering medicine, my goods are thrown on the driveway. They just don't see the
side door and they don't pay attention to helpful instructions. I have a a garage. It was marketed that way and sold that way, but you can't fit a car in there and then get out of the car to go into the house. It's really
more like a shed. So, what I have is a very expensive driveway soon as I'm set back from the street. A long expensive driveway. And my extra time is spent raking, sweeping, shoveling, all of
which I do not need to my benefit. if I could possibly have just a side extension from the house and create a little bit more living functional space for me. I've been there 20 years. I'm not going anywhere. There's a spiral
staircase in. I thought I'd make a second bedroom and a bathroom and all. Not going to happen. I work for an airline. I work all kinds of hours all kinds of times. You're sleeping. I'm working. I'm working. You're sleeping. And um
I uh have had three injuries at work and uh it's a spiral staircase near the fireplace. And now that 20 years have gone by, the limitations of getting up and down to that loft are uh
are many and quite limited and able to go up less and less. >> And you have your you have your architect here with you tonight? >> Yes. >> Great. So, it's a one-bedroom house, no den, no sun room. It's a combination living room, dining room, so it's
cramped, devoid of closets, which I made and created closets over time. and and really thinking maybe if they open that side of the house for such an old house not cared for till I got there. Maybe I could get some insulation on that side
of the house if they open it up or a little access to the crawl space where they could form a vapor barrier so I could have, you know, some peace of mind. And uh that's what I'm going for. A little warm living space since uh
things have changed for me physically and otherwise through the years. >> Okay. Why don't we have um your architect explain to the board exactly what the plan is? >> Thank you. Um existing dwelling uh constructed about 1900 uh obviously
undergone a few uh alterations and or additions uh over the years. H the existing house has an overall living space of 1,258 square ft and is located in the R4 zone district. Uh we had submitted drawing A1
along with the completed application. Uh that that's the drawing that you have in front of you. Uh the floor plan indicates the uh location of the proposed expansion and the uh elevations show the single slope roof tying into
the existing structure. When you take a look at the tabulation chart, um you know, this is a non-conforming structure. It does not comply with uh current regulations for sideyard, combined sideyard or rear yard setbacks. Uh nor does it comply with uh building
or lot coverage regulations. Uh the property itself is undersized as it contains 4,000 square ft of area where 6,000 square ft is the minimum requirement for this zone. Uh the property is also 40 ft wide where 60 ft
is the required minimum. So the proposed addition will require uh several variances. Uh first one being proposed sideyard setback on the left side of 4T um where again 6 ft is the required minimum and the existing garage has no
setback. Uh proposed building coverage uh of 35.23% where 31.88 88 is existing and 20% is the maximum allowable. And finally, proposed lot coverage of 64.63%
where 67.38% is existing and 40% is the maximum allowable. And so relief is required from section 430-35, which is uh your schedule of area, yard, and building requirements. And that's
columns 5, 10, and 13. >> So the sub I'm sorry to interrupt you, but there may be a fourth variance that was called out by the zoning officer. >> Yeah, I did and I couldn't make heads or tails out of that because it's they seem to be referencing referencing the
existing deck. Do I have that right with the section 430-10i? >> Yeah, I I I I don't know if they're considering the platform that's being added as part of that. I I kind of had the same question that you did. I didn't quite understand that one
>> because you're not adding a deck, right? We are not. >> How big is the platform? >> I'm sorry. >> How big is the platform? >> 4x4. >> That might I guess that might be it. I don't
>> uh Well, the the reference section again 430-10i and I talks about wooden decks attached to the dwelling. >> Right. >> So, >> but you don't think you need a variance for that? Is that your own? >> I don't believe I do.
I'm not the expert in the local ordinances, but um it's ground coverage that we're accounting for in our pool lot coverage calculations. >> Yes, it's counted. >> No, that you need that you need a variance for >> you do need a variance for impervious
coverage, >> but you're actually improving the cover. >> Correct. uh we are removing an additional um 120 some odd square foot of driveway as part of this application. So yes, our our our lot coverage calculation is being decreased.
>> Okay. Uh Mr. Johns, I just looked at the uh the review from the zoning off office and that 2.3 2.45 four, five or whatever percent increase in yard and courts open
decks equates to about 95 square ft. >> Where's that coming from? >> I I mean that the the 4x4 platform is only 16 >> 16. >> How much driveway are you taking away? >> 120 ft, right? Is that what you said? We
are taking away uh 134 square ft of pavement. >> So you're reducing the overall cover. >> We're reducing the overall cover. >> The issue of drain is not an issue because >> yeah, >> correct. I mean we we we spoke with engineering who has said yeah we don't need any water.
>> Yes, we have the letter from engineer. >> The letter from Did you get the letter? Did you see the letter? >> I I don't have it. Thank you. >> Yeah, but he's taking the cut back on the driveway. So >> that's coming out. It could be the overhang that he has. >> I don't know. I don't know which drive
>> John is. Is the overhang that he has on the addition that he's putting on. >> That wouldn't be the >> No, we don't they don't cover e's over as cover. >> So I guess I guess I'm looking at this one here and it says remove, right? That's part that's the part of the driveway that's being removed. Half of
that. Is that is it am I right in assuming that >> that's the survey? >> Correct. >> The survey. Sorry. Um, and then if you're not removing the whole thing, you're moving half of it. Is there more building going on the other half? Are you building? Is that in addition or is that >> So there there's roughly a 9 ft setback
between the house and the property line on on the left side there. Okay. >> So roughly well 5 ft of that is a proposed expansion. The remaining fourts being removed, >> right? So the expansion wouldn't that be could just that still >> that's the building that that's the
building coverage variance. Yeah. Okay. >> Cuz they're they're taking it off the >> They wind up with less impervious >> building. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> I got you. >> So it's it's the overall drainage. Well, let me
answer the question. The engineering department says, >> "Yeah, it's >> right. The the the new addition is taking up half of the existing driveway. So, you're taking imperous pavement and trading to imperous roof. And then the other half of the imperous
driveway is becoming lawn or whatever. So, there's going to be no sidewalk leading to that door. It's just going to be walking across the grass >> or it's it's gravel or >> other impervious surfaces. Yeah. >> The driveway. >> Well, the there's a driveway there now. >> Driveway. >> Driveway's there now. Yes.
>> It's being removed. >> Mr. Johnson, I have the uh from engineering. >> I have We have it. Well, we have that letter. >> Thank you. >> Anybody has any questions? >> Suggested we ask have any questions? >> Sure.
>> I don't know if the board >> board, do you have any questions, members? >> The area that says garage. >> Yes. >> How is that used now? Yeah. >> Equipment. >> So that's going to stay the same. >> Yeah. >> Okay.
>> We confirming with the engineering report, >> excuse me, >> engineers report. >> Um, yes, we have it here. >> Do you have it, Mr. Ready? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> So, when it says alteration on the garage, that's just what are you what's
what's being altered? Just taking the front door, the correct overhead door. an overhead door and putting in a man door >> and it's going to stay as a storage not not into turn into like a a usable room. >> Okay, that's not the plan. Um I mean it's going to be there regardless. So I guess it doesn't matter.
>> Yeah, I mean all the garage alterations are a pain in the neck as far as insulation's concerned, but um there's no intent to turn living space right now. >> I have a really nice yard and garden and my garden equipment is taking up residency in the garage. >> Gotcha. Any other questions from the
board? Mr. Manowitz. >> I have nothing more chairwoman. Thank you, >> Mr. Ch. >> None. >> Is there anyone in the audience that would like to speak on the testimony that has been given by this applicant this evening?
Not >> seeing. Okay. >> Yeah. Okay. We don't hear any. There's no information coming forward. >> Yeah. >> Want to make a recommendation to this
>> is a good application. There's a lot of improvements going on and uh especially the resident is living for so long in the house and uh good improvement and uh I'm in favor of this.
That's all I've done is try to improve what I have, where I live, how it looks in a positive way. >> Someone like to frame a resolution, please. Application 25 col 76 Leslie Alexandria
76 California Road Block 369 lot 11 zone R-4 to issue or grant a C variance to construct a one-story addition contrary to section 430-35 column 510 and 13 and section 430-10
I >> second burglarit Yes. >> Mozzarella. >> Yes. >> Nagua. >> Yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Yes. Your application is approved. >> You will be receiving a notice and at that time you may come in and apply to
your um >> certificates. Permits permits. >> Good luck. >> Thank you so much. Appreciate your time. Thank you. >> We can say the word now.
Application 25 col 70 Linda Procurio 21 Canton Road block 265 lot 4 zone R4 a C variance to legalize a plastic shed
built doors and concrete paved driveway pa walk and pavers propane tanks location only and proposes a paver walk contrary to section 430-275X
section 430-35 columns 8 10 and 13 section 430-10 I and this application was carried from February the 11th 2026 good evening >> can you raise your right hand please do
you swear or affirm that the testimony that you have to give should be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth can you have a seat Just make sure you use the microphone. Okay. >> So, uh you were here um back in February, correct? >> Yes. >> And at that time, um I believe that the
board suggested that you have a conversation with the township engineer, >> which I did. >> Okay. So, why don't you tell the board what the results of that were? >> What we did is that when we had our survey done, the guy that surveyed it state, the walkway was not proposed. It
was there. So, I had him do another survey. And I sent it to the building. In fact, I brought it myself and um the engineer took um pictures from Google and he told us that that in fact I think
he should have letter from him that all the stuff that I had done I had repair. I added nothing and that it was redfathered for some reason from 2021. So there is no extra coverage.
And as far as the propane tank, I had a permit for that. >> Okay. Just could before you get to the propane tank. Okay. Just let me make sure that we understand. >> So the last time you were here, you explained that the driveway was in disrepair and you replaced the asphalt
with pavers, right? >> And those papers >> part of the asphalt, you cut out the broken parts and revers. got the the the part of the asphalt that you cut out was around the edges of the driveway. Correct. >> No larger, no smaller. There's only >> And you explained to the board that the
pavers that you had installed are all set in sand. Correct. >> Yes. >> Okay. But the area of the pavers is the same area as the driveway that was already there. Is that right? >> Okay. >> Okay. So in terms of the impervious
coverage issues, you did not increase the impervious coverage in any way. Correct. >> Correct. >> Okay. You just replaced what was already there. And based upon the memo from the township engineer, it looks like you
looked at or he found a Google Earth survey >> from back in 1990. >> Well, I gave him the survey that we got when we originally bought the house in '91. >> Okay. So, and everything but the plastic shed was there. >> Okay. So, everything else everything was
there certainly before March of 20 21. Correct. Okay. Great. All right. Now, in terms of the propane tax because that's I think that's the only other issue. I don't know if anyone has any questions about the impervious coverage issue. >> I don't think it's storm water
management. Point number three on the engineering. >> Yep. Gotcha. Um so um why are those propane tanks located in that spot? Because they are
>> um 6 ft from they're 1 and 1/2 ft from the property line and they're supposed to be 6 ft from the property line. So explain to the board why they need to be there. >> They were put between the two um sheds so my grandchildren wouldn't get to
them. And I had a permit for it. I had a fella come from the town to inspect the electrical part and the plumbing part. No one the tanks were there. No one told me they should have been there. >> Okay. So, is it your testimony that that
location of the propane tanks even though it's closer to the property line than the ordinance would allow as a um I guess an accessory structure um is the safest place for those propane tanks. >> Yes. I watch my grandchildren all the time. I fenced it off that they can't
get between the two sheds. And there they're small. The younger the youngest is two, the oldest is six. >> Okay. And the propane tanks go to your generator, I believe. Is that what your testimony was the last time? >> Yes. And I needed the generator cuz at the time my mother and father were on
oxygen and late paran goes down a lot. Yeah. They had mechanical beds. I had a machine and my mother was in a wheelchair. I had a machine to get her from the wheelchair to the bed. From the bed to the toilet. I need electricity all the time. >> Okay. Do you have anything else you'd
want to say to the board? >> No. >> This is about uh engineering report point number three. You know, >> they are recommending uh storm water management.
>> What um are you what's the date of that? >> Yeah. November 21st. >> Do do you have the March 10th, 2026 one? We have a new one. >> Oh, no. >> New one year is no issues. >> New one. There are no issues. >> That is taken care. Okay, that's fine. >> Okay,
>> that's fine. >> Are there any questions from the board? >> I see none. There any questions from the audience on the testimony that has been given by this applicant? I see none.
Anyone in favor of this application? I see none. Anyone opposed to this application? I see none. Would one of the board members like to make a recommendation to approve this application, please?
>> Application 2570. Linda Peterio. Peterro. Uh 21 Canton Road, block 265, lot 4, zone R4. uh recommend to allow a C variance to legalize a plastic shed, build coat doors and concrete pave
driveways, paver and paver walk and pavers pro propane tanks location only and proposes a paver wall contrary to section 430-275X. Uh sections 430-35 columns 8 10 and 13
section 430-10 I and that's it. Second. Ready. >> Berkeley. >> Yes. >> Mozzarella. >> Yes. >> Neglia. >> Yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Yes. Your application is approved. >> I do have a question. >> Yes. Um I've been in part. We have been
in part with him for 40 years. I raised both my children here. Um my husband and I are in our set. We'll have to stay in this house as long as we can. Is what will be any problem for my children to sell the house? Will this come up again? >> Everything. Everything. >> Go ahead, John. Well,
>> once you've done this, you good. You're you're >> okay. I don't want to leave my kids with any problems and hopefully be soon. >> This your application was to correct those problems. >> So, that's why you were here to legalize what was already done. >> So, I'm going to come back. >> You're all good. You're all good. >> You're all you're fine.
>> Just keep keep the paperwork. >> Very thoughtful of you, too, by the way. >> Thank you very much. >> Have a good evening. >> You too. You too. >> Okay. Is this all one name? Is this all one name?
>> Application 45 colon 25 col 45. Luis Fernando Salazar Alandana, excuse me. 118 Brigintington Drive, block 294, lot 12.1,
zone R4. A C variance to legalize a rear covered patio attached to the dwelling. >> A rear covered structure. A shed shed rear pavers/ patio. Pavers behind
the driveway concrete area around rear shed contrary to section 430-10 C. Shed and side rear yards
section 430-35 column 8 rear covered structure rear patios and concrete area around the shed section 430-35
column 9 rear patio rear pavers patios and concrete area around the shed section 430- -35 columns 10 and 13. This application was carried from
February the 11th 2026. Can you raise your right hand, please? Do you swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Do you swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? You both sit
down. Mr. Aldana, please state your name and spell your last name. >> Luis Salasa. S A L A C A R. >> And you, ma'am? >> Tanya Salazar. S A L A Z A R. >> Okay. Um, >> you were back here with your father in
October of last year. Correct. >> It was in >> I think it was in October. Yes. Sorry. >> Okay. At that time, um, we discussed the work that your father had done on the property without getting the proper
building or zoning permits. Yes. Do you recall that? Yes. >> Okay. And we discussed that there was a letter that came from the township engineer about the need to address storm water management issues. >> Yes, we did talk to the engineer. We have pictures here.
>> Excuse me. Could you please bring the microphone? >> Yes. Sorry. So, we talked to the engineer. >> When did you talk to the engineer? >> Uh, I think this was in February. Um, we have an email from him as well. Um, I think it should have been memo to you guys as well. >> Can you speak up, please? >> Yes. I think that email should have been
memo to you guys as well. Um I think his name was Paul that we talked to the engineer >> on January >> January. >> Oh, January. Yes. >> January 6th. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Um so he told us that we just needed to get a storm weather management for the backyard. And I have a letter and
pictures here of the storm weather management plan that we have with the um measurements and how it's set up. I don't know who I could give the pictures. >> Okay. >> When did you get that report? Who prepared that engine? That >> I prepared it. Yes. You
>> are you an engineer? >> No. >> Well, I think I'm going to carry on with uh uh said before the engineers report now of January 6, >> which your report is attempting to
address. The town engineer has to look at that, >> go over it, make sure it's technically correct. >> Okay. >> Now, the fact that you're not an engineer doesn't mean you can't make calculations or whatever and discuss it
with the township engineer. >> Yes, of course. I doubt it because what he said is he's he wants a plan and he hasn't seen a plan and the board is aren't going to play
uh you know engineer with this thing Tom could but we got to get a response from the township engineering department. So my recommendation to the board is carry this present that uh your report to the
town engineer talk to Paul the office >> which is the person you must have spoken to before >> and see where uh what has to be done. Do you have the email from January 6th, 2026? >> Um my mom has it. She's >> Okay. But you have it? >> Yes.
>> Okay. Um so I I I think >> Yep. We have to >> Mr. Chadwick Scott. >> Mr. Chadwick's suggestion is that you speak to the engineering department. The gentleman from the letter from your email that was given to you is named
Paul Paul Ninhof and you speak to him and uh bring the letter with you and your plans and uh he will he will advise you as to what is the best way for you to proceed. >> Okay. Thank you so much. And and I think
the suggestion was made the last time that you were here that your father might want to seriously consider removing some of the impervious coverage to lessen the variances that you're requesting. It doesn't seem like you've
made any strides in that respect, but I think the board would probably be um be happy to see some of the impervious coverage being removed from the property. >> Okay. Yes, sir.
>> Nora, may we have a carry date, please? >> May 20th. >> So, you want you want the case to go off to May 20th, right? >> Yes, please. >> And you're giving the board the uh extension to make the decision until then? >> Yes. >> And there'll be no further notice. Notice required. So, if there's anybody
here that is interested in that in this particular application, it's being carried till May 20th. >> Okay. >> All right. Motion, please. So moved. Second. >> All in favor? >> I. >> We look forward to seeing you on May
20th. >> Thank you. >> Application 25 col 82. >> I'm sorry. I'm not going to slander your name. Block 734
06 lot one zone P RD2 used R3RCA a C variance to construct a front portico a roof entrance way one-story sunroom addition over existing deck and
landing and stairs contrary to section 430-35 columns 7 and Jean, good evening. >> Can you >> raise your hands, please? >> Raise your right hand, please. You swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the
whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Starting with you, ma'am. State your name. Spell your last name, please. >> Uh, my name is Kavita. >> Can you speak up? >> You have to speak up a little louder. Thank you. >> My name is Kavita and the last the last name is A N D E. >> And what is your relationship to the
property? >> You own the property? >> Gotcha. Okay. You, sir? Yeah. Uh hello. My first name is Pin Kumar and last name is Ekkala Divi. Uh the spelling is E K A L A D E V I.
>> And you also own the property, correct? >> Yes. >> And there's a gentleman seated to your right. She owns the property. What's >> I'm Lexi Binsky. I'm a contractor. >> Okay. What's your name? >> Lexi Bgginski. >> And how do you spell your last name, sir? >> B R A G I N S K I Y.
>> Okay. And who wants to come aboard what this application is about? >> Yeah. So we have been thinking back and forth many since many years about uh you know like building a deck and finally
uh around last year we thought of you know like it was quite expensive or something like that and we initially did not get a very good idea about how this process works. So we applied for a deck permit and which was approved. But then
since then things have uh changed a lot in our family like uh my wife is having a diabetic and she has planters and then we finally decided okay we should take a bite and then basically uh go for the sun room. Uh so and also our elder
daughter has very extensive polar energies. So around the spring and the summer time. So we want to have more space uh in the living area I mean uh where she can have good ventilation and all that. So that was our thought of
deciding to go for the sun room. And the second uh uh project in this uh application is basically for the uh front uh porch. So we have a uh uh you know like a front entrance but there is no uh coverage. So uh we just want to we
have a uh patio but we don't have a porch. So we just want to build a porch which is like 5 by 8. We already have a patio there. So we u so that helps uh for uh I mean during the bad weathers and the snow and all that we want to get
it uh uh done basically. >> So those are the two things we want to >> Okay. So so in the rear now where you want to put the sunroof. >> Yeah. >> Is there a deck there now? No, we don't have but we got the deck approved. I have a permit which was approved for the
deck. Uh but we did not build it because we changed our mind to go for the sun room now. >> Oh, okay. You had approval to put a deck. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> But you haven't built >> We did not build it yet. No. >> Okay. >> Same same dimensions. They want to make a sun room. >> Yes. >> Yeah. Exactly.
>> And you and and you want to cover the front >> um steps. Is that correct? >> Right. >> So the front steps are already there. Or you just want to add a portico on top. >> Yes. Correct. Yes. >> Does all the Does the members have the uh storm water management letter from
March 23rd? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. I have a letter from them. >> You have dated March 23rd. >> Uh yes. March 23rd. Uh from Mr. Paul Nikov. >> Yes. >> Did you meet with him before he wrote this letter?
>> Yes. Yes. I went to the >> went to the engineering department. >> Yeah, I went there. Yeah. Yeah. >> So, you cleared up the what the board? >> Yes. And he said there is no increase in the impervious coverage. So, that's what he mentioned. >> He said Yeah. You don't need to do anything, >> right?
>> Okay. >> Would anyone else like to speak? Yes. >> Nope. >> No, >> sir. >> No, I'm If you have any technical questions. >> Okay. Is there anyone from the board that has questions and testim
are a contractor same footings he used for the sun room right >> no we make him a little bit bigger because for that he designed 12in footing we redesign it a little bit bigger we make him six >> you have to upgrade okay >> but the same here footing same dep
>> yeah that's what happened with other house that's why >> oh the quote for lot of glad you can do it. >> Just I want to just remind you. >> Mhm. And there's no other spot on the lot where you could put an addition. Correct. Because the
>> Well, you're on a corner lot, >> right? And then the the the side of the house that's opposite the front door is only 6' 7 in from the property line. >> Yeah. >> Right. So you can't So this is the only spot you could put an addition. Right. >> Right.
>> Mr. Lmanowitz, any questions? I have no questions, Mr. Chadwick. >> I have no qu questions. >> Anything else you would like to testify to, >> sir? Huh? Is there anyone in the audience that has
any questions of the testimony that has just been given by these applicants? I see. Is there anyone in the audience that is opposed to this application? I see. Is there anyone in favor of this
application? I see none. Would one of my members please? >> Yeah, this is a very good application. The family is good, very good citizens of the country and they have a very beautiful two daughters and uh only my issue is they're not lending letting me
take the pet coco one day. So >> Oh, they don't. Okay. Yeah. He he wants to have pets and my daughters are like no there's no way we can let him go there. >> We can let good you know.
>> Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. >> Can I go with the >> please the motion sir? Application 25 col 82 ramkumar ekaladevi pi eraway block 734-06
lot 1 zone P RD-2 to grant a C varance to construct a front portal roof entrance way uh one-story sun room addition over existing deck and
landing and stairs contrary to section 430- 35 column 7 and 30. >> Second. >> Burkowitz. >> Yes. >> Masarella. >> Yes. >> Neglia. >> Yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Yes. Your application has been approved.
You will be receiving a letter and at that time you may come for your permits to the township. Lots of luck. Enjoy your sunro. >> Thank you so much. Thank you everyone. Have a good evening. >> And thank you Mr. Ready for the pronunciation of their names. I
appreciate that. Application 25 colon 79 Daniel Ruskin 15 Upper Rainbow Trail Block 120 lot six zone R3 a C variance to construct a 5-ft high module block
retaining wall with an existing 4ft high chain link fence on top contrary to section 430-11A and section 430-11B B. >> Good evening. >> Can you raise your right hand, please? Do you swear or affirm that the
testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, or nothing but the truth? State your name. Spell your last name, please. >> Daniel Listic. R I S C I C. And you could have a seat. And you're the property owner. Is that right? >> And there is someone here with you today? >> Mr. Yes, sir.
>> Raise your right hand, please. This swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Please state your name. Spell your last name. Uh, Richard Volar, Vas in Victor, O L M A R.
What you associated with? Um, I am the owner of Blue Line Stone Home and Engineering Consulting, uh, licensed civil engineer in state of New Jersey since 1995. Um, I have not had the pleasure of testifying before this board as an engineer, but I have as a professional
planner. >> Okay, great. You're qualified. So, um I don't know if Mr. Rustic, you want to just have your engineer explain what the plan is. Is that >> Okay, great. So, why don't you tell the board what the plan is here? >> Okay, happy to. Um so, my client um lives over in Rainbow Lakes. Uh he's on
the triangular lot, Upper Rainbow and Glenwood where it splits. Um so, as such, he's um on the high side, upper Rainbow, and then the lower side is Glenwood. Um in order, >> I'm saying that right?
um in order to um utilize the property, it's a tight it's a tight triangular piece. Um so in order to maximize the full benefit of the property, a retaining wall was constructed on Glenwood many many years ago uh before
his time, probably before my time. Um it's uh functional life has uh has exceeded. It's a a CMU block wall. It's full of holes. It's fallen down. Um we're actually quite surprised it made it through the winter, but um so our
proposal is to replace this wall. Um we're going to replace it essentially in kind. It's not going to be CMU block. It's going to be modular block, which is similar but better. Um and um it'll be
in the same horizontal alignment, the same vertical alignment, basically the same spot. Um we're just making it better. Um on top of that wall is an existing split rail fence. Um that fence
was permitted um I believe in 2023. And then following that um my client um he added some we'll call it faux faux foliage. It's like camouflage looking netting uh to go
in between the stockade fence uh which essentially provides um some sense of privacy. Um he also has a couple of dogs and it it kind of abates that the dogs, you know, somebody comes walking along up a rainbow and the dog just follows
him around the property yapping and barking. So with with this screen fence, it it helps to calm him down so he's not barking at every, you know, every car that goes by. >> How high is the existing retaining wall?
>> It varies. It's approximately 5 ft. >> Okay. So the existing wall is 5T. Will the new retaining wall be the same height as the existing retaining wall? >> Yes, sir. >> Okay. Even in its in the areas where it's not 5T. So it'll it'll follow the
same contour, so to speak. Correct. >> As the existing retaining wall, >> the the top of wall elevation is the same as what was existing. Um, obviously the bottom doesn't change. >> Okay. The fence you just described is being replaced with what? >> It's it's basically the existing fence.
We're going to take it down, stack it, and when the wall is done, we're going to put it back. >> What kind of What kind of a fence? >> It's stockade fence. Stockade wood. >> Stockade. >> Yeah. I'm sorry. Split rail. >> You're doing this which is presently there also. >> Correct. Yeah. >> Yeah.
>> And you kind of describe the um putting a visual separation between the dog and the cars as good, bad, change it. >> If it's allowed to permit it, then I'll
reapply it, but much nicer, not the way it is current. >> You're going to replace that whatever is out there now with something better. Uh, no. Just like right now I put it on the face of the fence facing the street. >> Okay. >> I'll probably put it on the inside, but
facing the street just so it doesn't look so uh >> or tattered. >> You got to do it. Yeah, that's where I would. >> Yeah. H >> How tall is the uh the fence itself? >> Yeah, it's 4T. >> Yeah. >> So, the exposure will be the the split
rail. >> Correct. >> Okay. And that's in good condition. >> Yes. Okay. >> And then we're going to put the uh barrier, I guess we want to call it, on the inside, which will be less visible from the street. >> Sure. >> You're not replacing the split rail.
You're going to be reusing the split rail fence that you have. >> Correct. >> Good shape. >> It does. >> Yeah. >> I think you said that was installed just a couple years ago, right? >> Yeah. And I I guess just to note for the record, it was reviewed by the engineer and the the uh response was that there's
no concerns over sight distance. It doesn't block any views as you approach the approach the um the intersection. >> Yes, that's a letter that we've received on March 4th. >> Yeah. Uh >> yes, >> March. Yes.
And then there's a reference >> to an existing chain link fence. But there is no existing chain link fence. Is that right? >> That portion of it is, but that's uh more the backyard facing. >> Okay. So that chain link fence is going
to split. >> Oh yeah, that's that's basically the sideline. The side. >> Okay. Got it. Yeah. >> Okay. But the top of on the top of the wall is the split rail fence. >> Correct. And the greenery, let's call it a greenery shield, is going to be on the
inside of the fence rather than on the outside of the fence the way we see it now. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> The fence will stand out the split rail as opposed to what it >> got. But that's
not that. >> There any other questions? Are there questions from the board on this applicant? This is strictly just for my own thought process here. It says it says 50% see-through on the fence, right? >> But what would be the difference in that and if he just put like shrubbery on the inside like bushes on the inside that
you wouldn't see through it anyway, right? >> Right. >> Just Okay. Just just for my own sanity. Thank you. >> Nothing to do with you. >> You wouldn't be able to see the fence, would then you can put that on there. Anyway, go ahead. Sorry. >> Any other questions from the board? Mr. Manowitz.
>> I have nothing, Madam Chair. Thank you, >> Mr. Chad. >> Any other members of the board? I see. >> Your testimony complete? >> Yes. >> Any anyone in the audience that has any questions on the applicant
and the testimony that he has given this evening? I see. Anyone in opposition to this application this evening? Anyone in favor of this application? I see.
Would one of my members please make a recommendation to approve this application? >> I think this is obviously you're just replacing what you have there already. Uh making it look nicer uh compared to what's up there now. I'll be voting for it. Uh so I'll just go on ahead and make
the motion. Application 25 col 79 Daniel Rristik 15 upper Rainbow Trail block 120 lot 6 zone R3 C recommend a C variance to construct a 5ft high modular block retaining wall with an existing 4ft high
chain link fence but we said wood rail correct split rail >> split rail >> split rail fence on on top contrary to section 430-11 A and section 430-11B Second >> verix.
>> Yes. >> Neglia. >> Yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Thank you for your time. >> Enjoy. >> Application 26 col03. Christopher Thane
block 572 lot 4.03. Code three, zone R4, a C variance to construct a patio and a 1 ft 6 in high retaining wall with 5T high
fence on top. Contrary to section 430 11A, section 430-11D and section 430-35 and columns 9 and 13. Good evening, sir. >> Can you raise your right hand, please?
You swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. >> Yes. >> Uh you can say your name, spell your last name, >> Christopher, >> and uh just >> C H E N. >> Just make sure you you're close to the microphone. Okay. So um what is it that
you uh would like to do? >> Okay. Uh, so I would like to build a patio um in our backyard and then also replace the wooden fence on the property line with a small retaining one and 1/2 ft with 5 foot um fence on top. Um we're
looking to do that. Um, we had a a pool constructed last fall and now it's always been there, but now we really see the need to have, you know, the actual patio there with um be able to enjoy the outdoors. Um, our our property towards
the back of the the fence, the wooden fence that we're looking down. Um, we have three kids, eight, six, and four. Um, so we, you know, we really want to get full use of our properties back there. um and really in a safe manner rather than that going down. So the plan
is to have that retaining wall to be able to level the backyard going backward towards there and back to the pool. >> And did you say that the patio is going to be made of pavers? >> Yes. >> And what are the pavers going to be set in? >> Sand >> in sand.
>> Yeah. >> So they're not going to be they're not going to have cement grout between the pavers. It's going to be sand. >> Yes. Yeah. It'll be down. >> Now, I understand um that you have been discussing this proposal with the township engineer. >> Yes. Yes.
>> And did you present the township engineer with a plan to deal with impervious coverage? >> Yes. >> What was that plan? >> Sorry. >> What was the plan? What did you >> um Yeah. So, we were working with our contractor um to we understand that we need to cover 600 square ft. That's something we're going to do. the plan um
that our contractor provided had some miscalculations on there that you know he made us aware of this week. Um it's going to have just a trench with the gravel to retain 15 cubic feet of water and come just received
>> and we the problem we have is we don't have >> the engineer report saying what you just did. Yeah. >> Meaning >> what we have right now. >> He says don't act on this application
because the drainage report is in error. >> Are you are you referring to the March 5th letter? >> No. April 7th. >> April 7th. >> April. >> Okay. Gotcha. >> April 7th. Yeah. So I think the recommendation we had in one of the previous applications is you need to go
back to him get this cleaned out for the so that uh we can act on it. >> You have the letter from the engineering department. >> Um yeah I think in the letter that I received he said you know he wouldn't approve it through a building permit. So
I was hoping if it's possible to have the variance approved. I don't understand. I don't know if that >> you can't you can't approve it until we have that letter back. >> Okay. >> Uh let me ask you a question. What's the purpose of the foot and a half retaining wall? >> It's really to level our backyard right
now. >> What much soil you going to bring in? >> How much soil do you plan to bring into that site? >> Um I'm not sure the exact >> that would be >> because you may be triggering another
requirement of soil movement permit. So when you talk with the engineer to straighten out the size of pipe or whatever it is, >> the calculations, you should find out whether you need a sort of movement >> cuz you just got to be playing.
>> Yeah. >> All right. Make a note to that has a carry date, please. >> Yes. May 20th. So, you're asking the board to carry this application so they can get that letter, correct?
>> Yes. >> And uh you're giving the board the extension till then to make that decision, right? >> Yeah. Okay. >> And you're not going to have to renotice. Okay. You just come back. So, if there's anybody in the audience that's here on this application, then they should understand that it's carried till May 20th. Okay.
>> All right. Need a motion. >> Motion, please. >> Some moved. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I. Sir, we will see you on May the 20th. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> This is ridiculous.
>> Application 26. >> Yes. >> Colon 08. Tracy Black 62 Holland Road, block 385, lot 15, zone R4, C variance to install an air conditioning unit on a pad
contrary to section 430-35, column 8. Can you raise your right hand, please? >> Do you swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? State your name. Spell your last name. >> Sure. >> Tracy Tac and the last name is T L A C.
>> Can have a seat. And you, sir, raise your right hand. Swear or affirm that any testimony that you gave should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. >> Yes, sir. >> State your name. Spell your last name. >> Brian Kala. C O L E L L A. >> And I can tell by your shirt that you work for the air conditioning company. Is that correct?
>> Yes. I I own the installing company that will be doing the work. >> Okay, great. >> Can I ask one quick question? Is this just a swap out of the old one? >> You take it out and the new one, put in the same place. >> Yes. >> Yes, sir. >> Is the pad already there? >> That's it. >> Yes. >> Okay.
>> Recycled plastic pad that's there already. >> The existing one replacing with the new one. >> Yes. >> Any questions? >> Why are you here? >> Any questions from the board? >> Not at all. >> Okay. Any questions from the audience on this application to replace an air
conditioning unit? I see none. Would someone like to frame a resolution, please? >> This is a mini mini very very minimum requirement. Uh I'm in favor of this. >> Thank you. >> Here. >> Let me go with the motion. >> Please
>> go for application 268. Tracy >> TAC. Tilac >> Tilac okay >> sorry uh 62 Holland road block 385 lot 15 zone R-4 to grant AC to install an
air conditioning unit on a pad contract to section 430-35 column 8 >> second >> yes >> masarella >> yes >> neglia >> yes ready >> yes >> yes application is approved
>> lots of luck >> sorry we took so That was fantastic. >> It's actually very interesting. I said I might just come by every once in a while. >> No, you won't. We know you won't. Don't worry about it. We understand. >> You know, I get no air conditioning. Thank you. Appreciate it. >> Enjoy your evening.
>> Thank you, too. >> Well, you're going to install. >> Yes. >> Ah, never mind. You disappear, 17 Jagged Rock Road, block 711. Oh, that's a good number. lot nine zone R3 C variance to install a 6'
high PVC solid fence contrary to section 430-11A height section 43011B fences and walls and section 430-11D setback property line good evening
>> can you raise your right hand please do you swear or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth you could Have a seat. State your name and spell your last name, please. >> My name is Tracy. Is this I never hear
my name. Can you hear me? Okay. >> You have to do really good. You got to get really close. >> You got to bring your microphone a little closer to you. >> Use the other one. >> Hope I can hear you guys. I got bad hearing. >> Okay. Now, can you hear me? >> Yes.
>> Okay. My name is Tracy Pilles. Last name is spelled P I R Y L I S. >> Okay. Now, I understand that you are here because you would like to replace your chain link fence with a different kind of fence. Is that right?
>> Correct. >> Okay. Is the existing Is the new fence going to go in the same location as the existing fence? >> Exact same. >> Okay. Now, the ordinance part of the fence is in the front yard. Is that right?
You're on a corner lot, right? >> I'm sorry. >> Almost all of this. >> I can't hear you. >> You're on a corner lot, right? >> I am. >> And so almost all of your fence is in actually in the front yard. Is that right? >> Well, one side. Yeah. The sidewalk side. >> Okay. >> It runs along the street.
>> Runs along the street. >> Along the street. Yeah. >> I have pictures if anybody wants to take a look. >> You could see my my fence is right here. >> It's a chain link, >> right? Uh the other fence here is my neighbor
who's right across the street from me and he did get a variance for a 6ft fence or 5ft fence and lattice. >> Right. >> So you could see I just want you to see this because this is in conjunction to where I am. You can see he's right across the street from me. We're on the
same corner. >> Are you proposing five footwise? >> 5 foot solid and 1 foot lettuce. >> I I can't hear. >> Are you proposing the same type of fence? 5 foot solid 1T lattice. >> Sure. Yeah. >> Okay.
>> That's not what it says here. It says solid. >> Solid. >> 6 foot high solid. >> That's Yeah, that's what I >> But you agree. 5 foot solid and a 1 foot ladder. >> Yes. Yes. >> Yes. Initially, um I had thought that it
was going to, you know, be a stopade like a solid solid PVC. But then when I talked to my neighbor, he said he was told he was given the idea >> he came here that's the standard the
board is so utilized as a compromise. >> Yes. >> And you agree to that? >> Okay. >> Okay. Is there anyone from the board >> that has any questions? >> No. >> Mr. Lmanowitz? >> No. Nothing for me, Chairman. Thank you.
>> No, no questions. >> Okay. Anyone in the audience that has in favor of this application and the testimony that has been given? Anyone opposed to this application? I see none. Would one of my members like
to flame frame a resolution, please? >> Link. Yes. >> Okay, let me do it. Yeah, this is a minimum requirement uh uh applicant uh requested. I'm in favor of this uh application 26105
Tracy Pis. Okay. 17 Zag Rock Road block 711 lot number 9 zone RDS 3 to grant a CS to install 6T high
uh uh 5T solid and 1 ft lattes. tense contrary to section 430- L1 I 430-11B for fences and walls and section 430-11B setback property land
>> second burglitz >> yes >> yes >> yes >> ready >> yes >> yes >> applications approved you'll be receiving a notice in the mail and you may apply for your permit at that time.
>> Okay. >> Thank you so much. >> Thank your neighbor. Application 26 col0 one Thomas Wall 16 Oak Ridge Road block
331 lot 15 I zone R4 a C variance to construct a new single family dwelling with garage and PA patio contrary to section 430-35
columns 2 3 10 and 11. Note zoning ordinance section 430-8 terms define add the open uninhabitable space between the ceiling beams of the
top habitable story and the roof rafters in any building. >> Okay. Um put your appearance on the record. >> Good afternoon. My name is Richard Koka. My last name is spelled C O L L O. I'm an attorney at law. I've been an attorney for the last 30 years. My
office here in town for symphony 32246 3240 and I'm the attorney for Thomas Wy. >> Great. So, who do you have with us today? >> I've got Mr. Wall the applicant on the lower left and Mrs. Paul Anderson, our engineer and planner uh here in the middle. >> Okay. Raise your right hand. You swear
or affirm that the testimony that you're about to give should be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but truth. >> State your name spell your last name, please. >> You can have a seat. Anderson and D SL affirm the testimony that you're about to give to be the truth the whole truth about the country.
>> I do. >> Why don't we run through your credentials real quick? >> Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering Clarkson University 1983 licensed as an engineer in New Jersey in 1988. Uh my license is current good standing. Also licensed as a professional planner in
2009 by examination. Uh testified before boards throughout the state. Uh, I'm a principal with Anderson Consulting Services. >> Great. >> You're qualified. >> Thank you. >> Go ahead. >> Uh, Mr. Wall's application is to build a
single family residence at 16 Oakidge Road here in town. We will need variances for lot area, lot width, building coverage, and maximum stories. Um, Mr. Anderson can fill you in on the on any questions on planning and
engineering. Um there is a memo from March 30th from the town engineer with regards to storm water management. That issue came up and I believe it's been resolved between the engineers, Mr. Anderson and that's a March 30th
memo. I believe should have a copy of that as well. Do >> I interrupt? He made some recommendations. Do you agree to those? >> We do. Yes. I I take it that there's no way to solve the lot area or the lot width issues. Is
that correct? >> I believe that is correct. Yes, >> correct. >> Okay. >> So, um long story short, I'm a lifelong resident of Pan. I reside in Lake Pipany. My business is in town. Um my
wife and I recently, we have a growing family. We just had a daughter this past September. So, we looked for land in the area to buy. We found this property. We purchased it. We went to the township with plans to build a new house and we're told we needed these variances to do so. We're basically trying to utilize
as much space on the property as we possibly can given the lot size without coming and proposing something that's completely, you know, out of proportion. Um the only thing I believe we were over on is 1% or one and a half% of building footprint. And that was because of the
two overhangs that were proposing on the structure itself. But everything else we tried to stay within the building uh setbacks uh front yard side and rear setbacks. Our um engineer has been going back and forth with the township regarding storm water management which
is very important for us. The last thing we we would want to do is build a structure that's going to create an issue for any of our neighbors. Um and we have no issue complying with everything that they set forth. And obviously I want to stay in Pipany and uh be able to thrive here with you
know my business and my family. >> Can you explain how you access the attic from the second floor cuz that's often a concern of the board that the someone is going to use that third story as habitable space. So it
>> it's used it is used as an office. It's on the plans as an office and a weight room or exercise room and it is accessed by a stair which is shown in the architectural plan. >> Is there any plumbing up there? >> No. >> Is it one open room? >> No,
>> it is uh one up the stairs is a a room partition to the and then you go to the right to the exercise room. Left is the office. Further >> illustration for what that would be depicting. The township the township ordinance restricts
uh buildings by height and by floor >> and they have two and a half stories and that is a old standard in zoning ordinances which is a difficult standard to deal with uh
because the building code doesn't define half story anymore. So of that attic area, how much of the floor area is covered? Yeah. How much the the footprint of the
the building the first floor and the second floor is same identical uh to the square footage. >> Correct. >> The attic space that you just described, is that less than half of that first or second floor area? because that's an
issue. >> Well, it it is a a sloped roof. It's only the center portion is an 8ft high ceiling. So, I'm not architecturally I don't >> the plans that are here. >> Mhm. >> Uh she three >> I can't I can't read it.
>> Do you know how much of the Well, you know what the square footage of the floors? But >> there there's a measurement here in the center of 28 by 68. >> Correct.
>> So it it's virtually the entire upper floor, but it is a slanted roof and it's not all full height. >> This is this is what it would this is of a home office. So basically you have your room, right? Except the top.
>> What I want to get to is you could go through here. we could approve it. And when you get down to the building department and they find out that the We don't know, do we know the square footage of the of the building the floor?
Do you have that number anywhere? >> We don't have a floor area because it's not part of the zone requirements, but we do have a building coverage. >> You do? >> Uh the building coverage is 21%. What was it? >> Yeah.
coverage is 21.24%. >> Correct. >> Or 4,000. Let's go to calculator. >> Just looking at the um attic floor plan, it shows two dash line saying line of 8t ceiling. >> Correct.
>> It shows a 28 inch wide door. >> I'm just I'm just trying to figure out measurements here cuz this is obviously reduced. You have a full size. It looks like it's more than half. >> Well, unfort >> because of the pitch on that roof. >> Yeah. >> Well, what I'm trying to >> the picture you just showed.
>> Do you have a scale drawing of sheet three that you can drop a scale on and tell us how long that how wide that room is? Cuz that'll answer the question. Or we could put in the in the resolution if the board approves this that it can't
be more than 50% of the >> as finished space >> as as uh right um of the uh >> the building coverage not entire just >> I I I
>> did anybody calculate what 21.24% 24% >> 856 ft. 856 is the square foot of the footprint of the building. >> Okay. So >> that includes the garage. >> So it can't be more than 425 ft >> properly. >> Okay.
That may not be compatible with the photo sim that you avoid a variance if you say yes. So >> the picture that you had of what it was going to look like
>> appears to me is better than more than half of the coverage. >> So you may have to squeeze in a little bit. So >> I don't know. >> So the board's suggestion would be that he limits the improvement to 450 square foot of finished space in the attic.
>> He said 425. >> 425. >> Half of whatever space. Okay. >> Fine. >> You good with that? Mhm. >> All right. Okay. >> So, the the rest of it is fairly straightforward. I mean, you have two C variances for the uh for the lot size.
There's no available land. Uh and uh it's it's fairly typical in this neighborhood. Uh within the 200 ft uh that's noticed for this property, 10 other lots are 40 ft wide. So, it's very common. So, that in terms of uh detriment, there's really no detriment
associated with approving this. The house itself meets all the setback requirements. It it it meets all the other bulk requirements. The height is actually 28 feet. So, it's well within the actual physical height uh limitations. Um and
uh the only thing it's over is building coverage and that uh would be justified more with the C2 criteria. Uh he has added uh an ent canopy over the entrance, a roof over the entrance, counted that square foot. same thing on the rear facade of the building and and
that uh 49.6 square ft is what he is over in terms of the uh the variance and we believe it looks like a better house with those roof structures on it. So it meets the purpose of zoning I the
desirable visual environment versus the alternative which would be conforming if we took those off. >> What is the purpose of this? What is the purpose overhang? Uh-huh. >> Just when you walk in, when you exit the house, if it's raining or something, it's >> Oh, it's like a
>> It's more for decoration. >> Aesthetic. >> Yeah. Instead of the house just being >> flat. So, so, so with that, I mean, that the the negative criteria, these are all very dimminimous uh requests in terms of variance really.
Uh, you know, 49.6 ft. >> Yeah. >> Is is not significant. So, I think it meets the positive criteria with the better looking building and and no impact to the plan, ordinance or community. >> Any other question? Any other testimony?
>> I don't think so. >> There any questions on the board? >> No, Mr. Wowitz. >> No, Madam Chair, I have nothing. >> Dad, >> no questions. >> Someone would like to answer. Yeah, I'll uh yes,
>> I'll take I'll take this one. Yeah, in my opinion, it's a beautiful looking house. It's uh great to have you in town. I know I see uh on social media a lot, and I know you do a lot of good stuff for the town. Um so, you're a great citizen to keep here, so I I'll be
voting in favor of it. Uh application 26 col01 Thomas Wall 16 Oakidge Road block 331 lot 15.1 zone R4 uh recommend to approve C variance to construct a new single family dwelling with garage and
PA patio contrary to section 430-35 columns 2 310 and 11. Uh note zoning ordinance section 430-8 terms define attic the open unh uninhabitable space between the ceiling beams and the top of the habitable story of the roof. And
this is contingent on matching the half >> contingent on the finished space of >> the finished space of the attic being half the total size. No plumbing >> second no plumbing >> except for vent pipes that obviously we have to
>> burgle it. Yes. >> Crows. >> She's not here. >> Oh, sorry. >> She's at the octagon. >> She's at the octagon. She's lost. Uh, >> mozzarella >> here. Yes. >> Yes. >> Ready? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Congratulations.
>> Inside joke. Sorry. Thank you very much. >> That was enjoy. Thanks for sticking around. >> That was a nice one. Sorry, I couldn't resist. >> Let's see. What do we got? Motion to >> resj.
>> I hope she doesn't watch video. >> That'll go down history. And that wasn't