E Caparino. C A P O R R I N O. >> Thank you. >> Uh Miss Caparino, uh how did you come to be the owner of the property located 6 Mark Street? >> So I inherited the property from my cousin who passed away. >> Okay. And what is your intentions with
regard to the property? >> My intention is to sell it to my cousin Christopher to um rebuild. >> Okay. Is it your understanding that he's going to build the home and that's where he intends to reside? Yes. >> Thank you, M. Further question.
>> Board have any questions for Mr. Keeper? >> Any questions? >> I have a question. Can you do this even though he's not the owner yet? Cuz she's still the owner.
So, we're hearing this case, but she's the owner. He isn't. But this case I mean at some point they're going to be property at some point and then they sell it or transfer it.
Go ahead. But is he going to adhere to anything that we >> Oh, yeah. >> It's resolution. Yeah. >> Yes. And just to clarify, Miss Caprio, you you signed the application. You're aware of the >> Yes.
>> the particulars of the application that we're presenting here this evening. >> Yes, I am. >> Okay. Um and certainly as the owner, you would agree to um apply with whatever the board may um do with regard to this application. Yes.
>> Thank you, Mr. >> Any other questions? >> No other questions. Proceed. Mr. Paige. >> Um, at this point, I would like to call Mr. Christopher Donnier. >> Yes.
>> Can you spell your name? C H R I S T O P H E R G O N I E R >> Mr. Garner, you're the applicant with regard to this matter. Correct. >> Correct. >> And as mentioned by your cousin, Miss
Caparino, is it your intention to purchase the property and to demolish the existing home and rebuild a new home on the property? >> Yes. >> And is it your intention to reside there? >> Yes. I understand you're you're getting married soon because this is going to be
your home for yourself and your future wife. >> Yes, it will be. >> And how are you planning to accomplish this um uh rebuild um have you gotten approval for a construction loan?
>> Yes, I have. and the plans that you've provided uh to the board uh from Formosa Engineering and Paul J. Ro Architect show the location and type of house that you intend to build on the property. >> Correct.
>> And if you would um please explain to the board the type of house, the location. That's my understanding you're proposing to keep the existing foundation and the basement and rebuild the property in the same place. >> Correct.
Okay. And you're also requesting on the plans to keep the masonry garage that's located on the property as well. >> Correct. >> Because the masonry garage is is in good condition. >> Good condition. >> Okay. Uh but the shed and it's an error
on the plants. The shed that's located there, that's already been to >> correct. And the if you could explain to the board the the type of house that you're building there as compared to the type of house that's existing there. Now >> the house is very similar. We are now
just remove uh adding the house that was existing the front porch. We are now making that the interior of the home. So now the home will be 36 by 36 and it's a threebedroom twotory house big.
>> Thank you Mr. Ber. I have no further question. >> Thank you. >> Wait question. >> So on the um plans here it said proposed porch. You're not doing the porch >> on the back on the rear of the house.
>> Um Well, there's two porches. One is covered and one is not covered. >> So, I'm assuming the porch that's not covered is the front of the house. >> Correct. >> That's not going to be a porch.
>> It It's just the ent stairs to get into the house. >> I think it's a landing area on top of the steps. >> Yes. >> It's not supposed to be covered. It's just going to be a landing. It's >> just going to be a landing area. So, is the porch in the back? Is that
covered right now with walls? >> Correct. Yeah, we are leaving it the same way it was, >> except you're taking down the interior wall so they could >> communicate with the house. >> Yes. >> So, my understanding is you're going to demolish the entire house except for the
basement. Correct. >> Correct. >> And it's going to be brick just like it is now. Now it's going to be uh the what do they use today? The just regular uh plastic sighting.
>> Any other questions? >> So if what's the variance? Is it is it is it a variance just because he's taken the house down? Well, the bar because the way the house sits right now, I I understand from speaking to Andy Shansky, it's on the corner lot. So, the
front yard as the existing house uh front yard setback is required 20 ft and right now the house that it as it sits is 19.12 ft. So, it's at the minimus um request for a variance for the front yard setback, the sideyard and rear
yard. Um on the the corner side of the house, I believe it's 14.15 ft. Um and on the rear setback, it's it's it's 40T um or around that. But the
um the garage that's located there is close to I think it's um around is around a little over six foot from the back property property line. But when I spoke to Andy Mashki, he indicated that um because it's a corner
lot that they treated ball as having three fronts. So that's why we asked for even though I said front, side, and rear to make it clear to anybody who would be looking at the application that this is really what we're looking at. Um that's
the reason for those um bulk variances. And then the maximum building coverage right now as the house exists, it's uh 23.32% where 20% is only allowed. And with the
way we're uh he's rebuilding it because now it's going to include that uh front porch, it's uh 25.12%. Um so it's really uh minuscule uh change in the maximum building coverage. But as
far as the maximum lot coverage, um the required or maximum amount is 45% as it exists right now, it's 53.29%. Um and uh upon the building it's going to be 53.54%.
So again it's.3% uh increase from what's existing there. But we didn't take into account the removal of the shed. >> I was just going to say that Mr. It's approximately if you look at the calculations 88.59 square ft for the shed is included in your proposed calculation. So that number is actually
going to go down >> now that the shed's been removed. So it's probably similar or less than what what you have now. for those for those last two variants >> total coverage. >> So really um those uh those both variances that we're looking for uh it's
nothing new. We're not creating anything new. Simply my understanding the house is not in very good condition right now. Um kind of an eyesore. This gentleman wants to um rebuild it, live there at his for his home. Um and through family
members he has an opportunity to do that. Um, so I think it's um, well, it's up to me to say, but I think it's a positive application here for for everybody. >> So, the fact that he's taken it down, is that what triggered the variances, or is it just just this little bit of extra in
the front of the house? >> Well, well, the variances, they're they're pre-existing. But yeah, since he's knocking it down, >> that's what triggered >> technically, uh, it's a minor site plan. So, because we're reconstructing, we have to come before the board to get approval.
And the garage that's there, that's going to remain there. >> Garage would remain. Um, >> and and also the driveway, it's it's a pretty big driveway there. That's going to stay there, too. >> Yes. >> Just the way it is. >> Any other questions?
>> Just ask the planner, our planner, if he agrees with this. >> Yeah. Just again um as the attorney has stated the garage required to be set back 20 ft because it's got a road adjacent to it set back 6.32 that exists nothing's changing there the dwelling
from Rose Street is supposed to be 20 ft it's 14.15 14.15 is proposed and then set back from Martin Street supposed to be 20 ft also it's 19 uh2 ft existing 19.12 ft proposed Um, and
even on the the coverage that the attorney spoke of, I would think the coverage porch presently would have as building coverage. So even the increase that you're showing on the plan, I don't really think is really needed, but you're weakening carbon obviously in the
bares. And Jay had mentioned about the lot coverage with the loss of the shed, they actually have probably less coverage than they have presently, although still exceeding the the minimum requirement. The only thing I would add is just that we approved the front steps on the plan as shown. I think this
they're allowed to encroach five feet into the front step back. They encroach maybe seven feet or so. So again, just so we're noting that we're approving the structure as shown on the plan, but everything else is not not asking for anything more than they currently have and really dressing up the property.
>> So taking the house down, that's what triggered everything. >> Yeah, I believe so. That they they poured down the foundation and putting and putting it back maybe anti sort of some kind of intensification of the you know the variances by putting the dwelling on the existing foundation but
uh >> so it went from maintenance to construction. >> Yes. >> Any other questions by anyone? >> Okay. No further questions >> and we have no further witnesses at this time. >> Okay. At this time I'm going to open this to the public. Is there anyone from
the public who wishes to speak in reference this application? Anyone from the public wish to speak on this application? Hearing none, I close the public portion. What's the pleasure of the board concerning this application? >> Make a motion to approve. Second.
>> I have a motion and a second to approve this application. Roll call. Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma. >> Yes. Mr. >> Castlebrand. >> Yes. >> Mella. >> Yes. >> Mr. Zi. >> Yes.
>> Okay. The application's been approved. We'll memorialize it next month and you can start. Good luck. >> Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you, board members. All have an Our our next application is 25-18
Mr. Patel of 21 Carney. >> You swear and tell the truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. So I help that. Yes, I do. You're under oath. >> Mr. Patel, I would like you to tell the board exactly what you want to do in
regards to the application that you put in. >> Sure. Uh, so what we're really looking to do is build uh build build a 6T PVC fence around our uh around our sideyard and and our backyard. think that the variance request is really coming on the
sideyard where um uh the the the ordinance say that we have to be 10 feet within with within our property line. We're I'm requesting to be you know roughly 3 feet uh from the property line just because we have and and we place this uh engineering drawing which would
which would show the curve. Um our property line's approximately already 20 more than 20 ft inside already. So there's no issue with the side triangle. uh we check um uh so it's that that the minor street requirement is 90 ft by 90
ft from the center line and and the h and the hypotenus should be clear which which you can see that you know it's it's barely touching the corner lot and and what we are proposing is you know be roughly 3 ft inside from the from our property line and then follow that line
uh to construct the fence um until until the you know our the rear uh property line. So that's that's that's why we're seeking or seeking a variance for it. >> This fence that you want to put up is a
6 foot uh vinyl fence. >> Yes. >> And it's going to be in the backyard and the sideyard. Correct. >> Yes. I mean, yes, it will it so this is the front of the front of the house. It will start from from from here go until here 3 ft and follow this line and then
then be u you know this is the rear. this will kind of cover it completely uh with the fence. >> Mr. Chairman, could you just clarify? There's a red line running across your plan. Is that >> Yeah, I I I believe the when the engineering scanned the paper to send it to us, I feel like there was some some
sort of error, but that's that thing think this this bright red line is Please ignore that. I think >> so. Where is the fence going to start? You have a porch and then you have your house. Is the fence going to run from the porch to the property line or from the house to the property line? from the house to the property line.
>> Okay. So, it's going to run straight across to a point 3 ft off the property line and then 3 foot off the rest of the way. Yes. >> To the back. >> Yep. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Mr. K, is that shown on the drawing? >> It's not clear. No, it's not really
shown. That's why I was questioning it. So, on the Corny Avenue, the fence is not in that front yard. Is that true? >> So, yeah, there's no fence in the front of the house. So, there's no fence up
around here. It will start from start from the side of the house, go door go door go straight down to the 3 ft within the property line and then follow the property line around it. >> Okay. So just just so we know for
exactly where it's going to start. Is it the corner of the house or is it the corner of the porch or is it the >> is it the >> where it's where between the porch and the the house here the house. >> Sorry. >> Mr. Chairman, if you just take a quick look and pass this over. I I think this
is what is being proposed. If you just look at the black line on my plan, it's so starting at the house, running across to a point 3 ft off the property line, then continuing 3 ft off the property line to the back property line. >> Thank you. >> Following the curve.
>> Following the curve. Yeah. >> Do you want to have him update it approves it to show that initial unless he wants to just initial my plan and you have that or whatever. >> Yeah, that's fine.
Is some of your on this drawing is some of your property cut off on the top? >> Uh, no. That's that's that's my my back neighbor's property and he's here as well. Uh, so we're going to apply for the same same variance so we can have the connected fence across.
>> Your property is 121 1314. >> Uh, yes, that's correct. So, your fence will go to that. >> He's gonna make a triangle out of lot 12. >> Um,
>> yes. I mean, not technical, but but yeah, I think there's going to be and then it's going to be straight across >> the way it looks on the drawing. >> Yep. Yeah. The way it looks on the correct look. >> What kind of visibility is he does is that >> it's not he meets the site triangle
requirements. The reason is that Andrew Jessie is a very wide street and there's a turn lane. So typically have a 90 by 90 sight triangle and he's well outside of that. I have it plotted on the plan. Yeah, this is this is his property line
with the sight triangle here. So it's well out of the sight triangle. It's not a sight issue. >> Yeah. Just to clarify. So the the solid black line on this drawing, that's the property line, >> correct? So it's the fence the fence is not really shown. So between the solid
and then Jay this is to you between a solid black line and what appears to be the curb that looks like it's more than 10 ft. >> It is. It's probably 20 ft. That's why I said there's a very wide right ofway. >> Okay. >> Very wide rightway Andrew Jessie. And you actually have a right turn lane
>> coming off of Carney onto Andrew Jessie. So there's a lot of room there. So, it's not going to be like right up against the sidewalk. There's going to be quite a bit of land between the sidewalk and the fence. >> Go ahead. >> Okay. Thank you.
>> What's the >> So, the sight triangle is is Okay. >> Ordinance for sight triangle. Correct. >> Okay. Okay. >> No, not from the curve. So, from the property line. So, the curve is this. Then the property line is this. Only 3 ft from the property is going to be, you
know, more than 20 ft from the curve itself. >> Oh, okay. I got you. Okay. Okay. I thought you were running that out, trying to run it out. >> Of course. Okay. >> That would be helpful. >> He wouldn't be allowed to put it in the burrow right away. He's got to do it on his property and he's going to be three feet instead of 10.
>> So, he'll be >> more than 20 feet. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. That's a good sign. Any other questions concerning this application? >> Just one question. On the other side of the house, you're bringing the fence back perpendicular to
Carne Avenue to the house on >> May I approach? >> Yes. Just clarify. So on this side of the house, you run along your rear yard. Is the fence coming back for conducting stop at
your house? Um, so not not all the way. So, so this is so this is the house up until here. Um, I'm going to I'm going to bring up the fence. Um, not not even fence cuz my my my neighbor next up on on the on the left hand side. >> Yeah. So, and and they have already a
fence. So, all I'm going to do over around midsection of the house is going to put put a fence door. Um, so this just so that I can have a door there. But, uh, yeah, we're not we're not coming up front at all. >> Okay. Thank you. That's the other side.
>> So the fence is not extending for Carne Avenue on the other side of the house. Somebody has no issue with the sub. Um if the board approves it now
just don't have sign. Okay. If you want to just take a look at that and confirm that's what you want to do and then just initial it and Joan will keep that in her file just clarif. >> Yep. So this is this is I should just initial sign here. So
>> yeah, you can just sign it and today's date. >> Sure. Yeah, >> we should make a compliment. >> Okay. >> That that what you signed will be on your record with with us. Appreciate this.
>> Any other questions concerning this application? I'm going to open this to the public. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak in reference this application? Hearing none, I close the public portion.
What is the pleasure of the board concerning this application? Chairman, I move the application be approved for the signed drawing of the applicant. I second that motion. Roll call. >> Mr. Green.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma. >> Yes. Mr. F. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Okay. Your application's been approved. Um, we will moralize it at our next
meeting and then you can get your permit and start your fence. >> Got it. Thank you. Just one clarification question. have to wait until next month to start building fence or can that be done this month. >> Yeah, you should go to meet
>> M. Sorry, who >> come in to see Nick? >> Okay, sure. We'll do >> Do you Who's going to put Who's going to build this fence for you? Are you building it or you having a a contractor? >> A contractor. >> Contractor. >> Yes. Okay. Just come into the office.
>> Yeah. I mean, give us a side. A lot of open space. I would like to build it sooner than than later. So, but yeah, we'll come see you and hopefully >> All right. You You're going to go down to you know where the construction office is. Go down and see her and and they'll take care of it from there. >> Perfect. Appreciate it. Thank you. Thank
you all. My next application is >> 2519 Melrose Avenue. >> Please raise your right hand. >> You swear to tell the truth nothing but you grab. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Okay, you're under. Just make sure to
speak up. tell the board what what you want to do is approximately the same thing as the other application. >> Yes sir. So I'm just right behind his property. So we recently moved in. It's a new construction. Um so what has
happened is we have I think almost 80 ft of the from my house line to the road. So and the 20 belongs to the township 60 belongs to me. That is where the solid line you going to see the solid line
there which is connect to the Androjiski trial. So I'm requesting to build a fence 6 ft into the three ft or three or four feet. Uh so there is a yellow marking in case
I think if you have this diagram you'll be able to see the yellow marking which will be the fence and it's going all the way to my neighbor because you'll be sharing the half house. So yeah that that that's the one uh and uh yeah there
is more than like almost 20 for sure 20 ft of from the curb the road curve to the u this my solid line >> can you please clarify the dimensions because the yellow line on your plan is to the back of the house not to your
back property line I thought you just said you're going to share the fence with your neighbor. Yeah, I'm going to share it with my >> You look at the yellow on the plan. It It's to It's from your front of your house to the back of the house, not to your back property line. >> No. So, it will go from here to here.
This is uh it will go all the way to his uh fence. So, we'll be having this one fence common for both of us. >> Okay. So, you need to clarify that because that's not what your plan shows. >> Sure. Okay. J sketch that forum. Right.
>> And again, sir, just just to be sure, in the front of your house, the fence starts at the the concrete landings. >> Look at your drawing at the concrete landing. >> This this one right just right above the steps, isn't it?
>> Right. Just above the step, right? Okay. >> And then it goes towards Andrew Schevski here. And but there's going to be three feet between your property line >> and well, >> right? And then straight back until your neighbors say >> until my neighbors. Yes. >> And then you're going to have a fence
across the backyard. But that's not cons that doesn't concern us. >> No. >> Do anything you want back there. That doesn't concern us. >> Oh, sure. >> You looked at the X's on that plan. Could you just check to see to confirm that's what you're talking about? So, it's going to start at the front of your
house, go to Andrew Chesky, run three feet along the property line to the common line with your neighbor, and then run along that back neighbor's line. That's it. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Why don't you keep that sign? >> Yes. >> And we'll just let the board so you can
see >> the application board. Uh it's for 4T because uh yeah there was like 8 ft the build builder contractor told me it's like 8 ft of each. So 8
sevens are 56 so four or it can be like three as well. >> 3 foot is from your property line to the fence. >> To the fence. Yes. >> Right. That's what your neighbor proposed. Your application says four. >> Four feet. Yes. >> So you wanted four feet back instead of three feet. >> Uh yes. Four feet.
>> Okay. Then I'm going to have to change that. Then the fences will line up, right? >> Yeah. No, then my bad. Then yes, it will be three feet to match his line and my line. >> Then it's three feet. >> Three feet. >> Yes. >> So you want the fences to line up?
>> Line up. Yes. Otherwise, it will not look good as well. >> So you guys, both of you are are getting the same fence company to build this. >> Yes. >> Okay. you you're typically a fence is offset on a property line.
So that means one of your fence is going to be on someone else's property because the ordinance doesn't let you put it on the property line. It's got to be offset from the property line. >> So it's having I think one ft or two feet for yours right in the center.
>> This is the rear property line. What you're what you're saying the common fence it's not it can't be on the property line. It's got to be either on your side or your neighbor's side. So, let's say >> Yeah. Yeah. So, yeah, the the the rear end of
the fence is it's it's going to be uh on on my lot by by like a feet or so. >> It'll be your fence, but you're going to let them tie into it. >> Yeah, absolutely. No problem at all. >> You guys are right >> right behind each other. Yeah.
>> Yep. Okay, I got you. Can you provide that sketch back once you sign it down? >> Just to be clear clear, the rear yard fence that doesn't require a variance. That's not anything that we have. >> It's not he's not even proposing a fence
along the rear property line. He's just going to the neighbor is putting that fence in. He's just going to tie into it. So, but it doesn't concern us real. >> It doesn't require varants. No. Thank you. Shared yard. >> No, no, they will be in the center. In
the center. In the center. >> Just for the record. Uh, how long have you guys been living in these houses? >> Like seven months now. Seven, eight months. >> Mine is like >> seven months. >> Three months. Three months for me. >> All right. And then this is what you're going to do. You're moved in now. You're
going to put the fences up. >> So, you have the backyard and the sideyard, etc. Correct. >> Yep. >> Yes. >> And you are working together on it. >> Yep. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> How long have you guys known each other? >> Uh, three, four months.
>> So, you didn't know each other beforehand? >> No. >> Well, >> okay. >> Just after going to this new area. Yes. >> You know what they say, fences make good neighbors. >> Yes. So the sight triangle is is >> not an issue, Mr. Chairman. Just like the other one, Andrew Jeski's got a wide
ride away. It's about 20 feet from the curb to the fence. >> Okay, I'm going to open this to the public. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on this application? Seeing no one from the public, I close the public portion. What is the pleasure of the board
concerning this application? >> Second. I have a motion and a second to approve this application. >> Roll call. >> Yes. >> Mr. Street. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. Grant. >> Yes.
>> Yes. >> Okay. Your application has been approved and you can do exactly the same thing. go down and see the construction office, Joan Kimble, and she'll get the necessary things and good luck with your fence. >> Thank you. Thank you everyone.
>> Need to keep that for the file. She got Oh, you got it. >> Sign. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to make comments on anything not related to pending uh applications?
Seeing no one from the public here, I close the public comment portion. Has everyone had the opportunity to see and look over the minutes of the July 23rd, 2025 m meeting?
>> Yes. >> What's the pleasure concerning the minutes of last meeting? >> Chairman, I move that the minutes be approved. Second. >> I have a motion and a second to approve
the minutes of the July 23rd, 2025 meeting. Roll call. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Mr. >> Yes.
>> Mrs. Mr. Castle Graham. >> Yes. >> Is there any other any other comments or questions or anything concerning that the board wants to discuss at this time? I just got one little question. That
fence um coming off Route 35, that street that's got um Barney and with that fence there, there won't be any obstruction with the traffic
coming around. >> Burl has an ordinance for a sight triangle which is site business lot and he meets that requirement. Okay. If it becomes a problem in the future, won't be a problem.
>> Not according to the ordinance that we have in effect >> because it is very close to the street, >> but it does meet the ordinance that we have. It's actually shown on the drawing. 90
ft 90 ft and then they drew a line and it cleared everything. Any other questions or anything that the board wants to discuss? >> Last last uh meeting we voted about a
special attorney. Any movement on that? Uh he he wrote that to he wrote to uh the party and uh I have yet to hear that.
>> He's tired. Yes, he's working for >> that. The last I heard at the last council meeting that it was voted on that he will be this board. In addition, Mr. official >> he eventually come to a meeting
>> if if there's an issue religious land use issue he would come to the meeting but not regular meetings >> just that particular meeting >> he'll be present for when when that
application comes before the board he will be present >> will just be do anything with us beforehand >> uh yes typically There is a training session. >> Okay. >> Mr. Chairman, he represented the planning board on the application on Arms of the Road and that's what
happened. We actually had a training session with the board members prior to the application just to make them aware of certain things before the application >> and it'll be the same thing with our board. >> The same would that be on the day of the application? >> This was done in advance.
>> In advance. Okay. Right now, we don't have a date or anything set up for that application to come before us yet. >> There hasn't even been an application submitted, >> right? >> We up to date on that, Mr. Fisher? >> We have We have nothing on them yet.
>> Further? >> No. >> Anything else anyone wants to discuss? Hearing nothing. Make a motion to adjourn. >> Meetings adjourned. Not bad.