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May 12 2022 · Zoning
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Meeting Sections
  • 00:00:15 — Meeting Opening, Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance
  • 00:01:32 — Agenda Adjustments and Postponements
  • 00:02:13 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-27: Muhammad (Fence Installation within Easement) 22-ZB-27
  • 00:04:35 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-29: Huffies (Fence Installation on Easterly Side) 22-ZB-29
  • 00:07:17 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-31V: Cesar Jose (New Shed for Equipment Storage) 22-ZB-31V
  • 00:10:01 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-32: Vidu (Fence with Sight Triangle Variance) 22-ZB-32
  • 00:14:54 — Case Hearing - Raj Kumar (House Addition and Lot Coverage Variance)
  • 00:18:29 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-34V: Steven Ick (Detached Garage) 22-ZB-34V
  • 00:23:13 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-33: Paul Coro (House Addition with Deck) 22-ZB-33
  • 00:28:10 — Case Hearing - 22-ZB-20: Darin Patel (Fence within Easement) 22-ZB-20
  • 00:30:00 — Adoption of Resolutions from April 28, 2022 Meeting
  • 00:32:26 — Adoption of Minutes from April 28, 2022 Meeting
  • 00:32:51 — Adjournment
Meeting Opening, Roll Call & Pledge of Allegiance AI  00:00:15 – 00:01:32
Recording notice provided. Notice of meeting adequately provided via published notice, posted notices, and notification to town clerk. Board roll call taken (Chairman Cahill, board members Weisman, Tillery, Patel, Mario, Dacey, Hidaka, Mitterando, Ali present). Pledge of Allegiance recited.
Speaker 1 Recording in progress.
Speaker 2 We good? Yep. Okay. Zing board of adjustment meeting will please come to order. Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in the following ways. Notice published in the Curry news notice posted on the bulletin board of the municipal building notice made available to the Township clerk notice sent to the Curry news and the star ledger. The clerk,
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman
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Speaker 1 Mr. Tillery
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Speaker 1 Mr. Patel
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Speaker 1 MRIO
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Speaker 1 He's
Speaker 3 Here.
Speaker 1 Hi, Mr. Dacey. Mr. Dacey. I know art's here. There he is. Mr. Mitterando
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Speaker 1 Mr. Ali
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Speaker 1 And Chairman Cahill
Speaker 2 Here, will everyone please stand for a salute to the flag Of the United States of America to the Republic for which it's nation God indivisible with Liberty
Speaker 0 Mr.
Agenda Adjustments and Postponements AI  00:01:32 – 00:02:07
Chairman requested agenda changes. Two applications were postponed: Aithal Kaza's application at 1438 West Fourth Street was adjourned until June 23rd, 2022 with notice required. VJ Singh's application at 42 Second Avenue was postponed until June 9th, 2022 with no further notice required.
Speaker 2 Dacey. Are there any changes to tonight's agenda?
Speaker 3 Yes. There are the application of aithal Kaza 1438 west fourth street is adjourned until June 23rd, 2022. He must notice The application of VJ sing four 42nd. Second avenue is postponed until June 9th, 2022. They noticed for this evening. So no further notice is required. That matter will not be heard tonight. The only notice you're receiving is my announcement here tonight. That's all that I have at this time.
Speaker 2 Okay.
Speaker 0 About join the meeting.
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-27: Muhammad (Fence Installation within Easement) 22-ZB-27 AI  00:02:13 – 00:04:31
Muhammad, 968 East Lincoln Avenue, requested variance to install fence on property perimeter within municipal easement. Applicant acknowledged understanding that Township could require removal and replacement of fence at applicant's expense if easement access needed. No public comments. Approved unanimously (7-0 vote).
Speaker 2 Let's get started with item number 6 22, ZB 27 Muhammad.
Speaker 4 How's everybody doing tonight?
Speaker 2 Good. How are you yourself?
Speaker 3 Need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand Swear testimony? You're about to give, be the truth. Yes. Could you give us your name and address please?
Speaker 4 Muhammad 9 68 east Lincoln avenue, Piscataway New Jersey, 88 50.
Speaker 3 Mr. Tel, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 4 So I'm looking to, to place a fence on the perimeter of my, of my residence within the municipal easement. And that's why I'm applying for variance today.
Speaker 3 And you understand that if the Township ever needs access to that easement, it would be your responsibility to remove, replace that fence at your expense.
Speaker 2 Yes, sir.
Speaker 3 Mr. Chairman, I don't have any other issues for the applicant.
Speaker 2 Do we have to address anything on the site impact? Well,
Speaker 3 Apparently there's an issue with the, perhaps the location of a neighbor's fence and Mr. Henderson pointed out that that is really not something that the Zon board gets involved in. He can contact the, the code enforcement and, and deal with that, but that's a neighborly dispute and they're gonna have to work that out. Do you understand that
Speaker 2 I've rectified Like yeah. Any other members of the board have any questions for this applicant? Any comments hearing none. I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public portion of any questions or comments for this application? Ms. Buckley?
Speaker 1 No Chairman.
Speaker 2 Okay. Close the public portion. I'll make a motion to approve this application out a second. Please. Call
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Tillery.
Speaker 3 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Patel?
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 MRIO.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Dacey. Oh, he's absent, Mr. Hey.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Mitterando. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 3 Mr. Chelsea, your application's been approved will memorialize it in a written document at our meeting in two weeks. You don't need to be present for that. We'll mail that document to you and you'll need that for your permits.
Speaker 2 Perfect. Thank you. Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you, sir. Good luck. Have a
Speaker 1 Good night.
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-29: Huffies (Fence Installation on Easterly Side) 22-ZB-29 AI  00:04:35 – 00:07:02
Huffies, 4 Strawberry Lane, requested variance to install fence on property line on easterly side. Applicant acknowledged responsibility for removing/replacing fence if Township needs easement access and agreed to install fence to avoid blocking groundwater flow. No public comments. Application granted unanimously (7-0 vote).
Speaker 2 Have a let's move on. Item number 7 22. CB.
Speaker 5 Yes, I'm here.
Speaker 2 Hello, sir.
Speaker 3 Sorry. Swear in. Could you raise your, you swear the testimony you're be the truth.
Speaker 5 Yes, I am.
Speaker 3 Please.
Speaker 5 Number four, strawberry laneway, New Jersey, 80 54. Zip code.
Speaker 3 Thank you, Mr. Ha, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 5 Hello?
Speaker 3 Yes. Could you explain to the board what you would like to do here? Hello?
Speaker 2 Did you the signal Mr. Fuzzies? Hello?
Speaker 1 We, we could hear him. Yeah. I don't think they could hear us.
Speaker 2 Hello? Can you hear me? Yes. We
Speaker 3 Could explain to the board what you would like to do.
Speaker 5 Yeah. I'm trying to install a fence on my property line, which is on Eastman side. So that's the reason I just applied for variance application
Speaker 3 And understand it's. And do you understand that if the Township needs access to that easement, you would be responsible for the cost of removing and replacing that fence?
Speaker 5 Yes, I do.
Speaker 2 Okay. Sorry guys, baby dog said.
Speaker 3 Okay. And Mr. Huffies, Mr. Hinterstein also pointed out that you should install the fence such that it does not block the flow of groundwater. Yes, yes. And you you're agreeable to that,
Speaker 2 Correct? Yes, I, I do.
Speaker 3 Thank you.
Speaker 2 You're welcome. Okay. Any other members of the board of any questions for this applicant or comments hearing? None. I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public portion have any comments or questions about this application? Ms. SP
Speaker 1 No one Chairman
Speaker 2 None. Okay. Close the public portion. I'd make a motion to approve this application out a second. You call the role
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Tillery?
Speaker 6 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Patel?
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Dacey MRIO Yes. Mr. Hidaka. Yes. Mr. Mitterando.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 3 Mr. Huffies your application has been granted. We will memorialize it in a written document at our meeting in two weeks. You don't need to be present for that. We will mail that document to you and you'll need that to get your permits.
Speaker 1 Thank you. Froze. Did you
Speaker 2 Hear that,
Speaker 1 Sir? I think you froze again, Chairman. I just wanna on the record. Mr. Dacey is now with us in the
Speaker 2 Meeting. Awesome. Okay. Okay. Mr. Dacey. A
Speaker 3 Good,
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-31V: Cesar Jose (New Shed for Equipment Storage) 22-ZB-31V AI  00:07:17 – 00:10:01
Cesar and Mrs. Jose, 40 Cumberland Road, requested variance to construct new shed to store tools and equipment. Existing shed was very old, dilapidated, and full of holes; new shed would protect equipment from weather. No site impact concerns raised by engineer. No public comments. Approved unanimously (7-0 vote).
Speaker 2 Thank you, byebye. All right, we're gonna move on to item number 8 22 dash ZB dash 31 V that's Cesar Jose,
Speaker 3 Mr. Jose, are you present?
Speaker 6 Yes, sir. You? Yes, sir.
Speaker 3 Okay. Are you both gonna be testifying tonight?
Speaker 6 I be your part, sir.
Speaker 3 Are you both gonna be testifying tonight?
Speaker 6 Yes. Yes,
Speaker 3 Sir. Okay. I need to swear both of you in, could you each raise your right hand? You swear that testimony you're about to give should be the truth.
Speaker 6 Yes, sir.
Speaker 3 Thank you sir. One at a time. Could you gimme your name and address please?
Speaker 6 I will live at 40 Cumberland road, Jersey 8, 8 4.
Speaker 3 Thank you. Could one of you, you can put your hands down. Could one of you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 6 Yes, sir. Our old was very, very olded and so many holes and dilapidated, and we want to have a very brand new, she installed to store our tools and equipment for all year round season. And right now our equipment is in the open, exposing to the sun and the snow and the rain and they look pathetic and we are so worried about having them laying down the, the yard We need to see desperately, sir.
Speaker 3 And Mr. Chairman, Mr. Hinterstein does not raise any concerns about this application?
Speaker 2 Yeah, I noticed that on the site impact as well. Okay. Any other members of the board have any questions for this application or comments? Oh, dear God. Hearing none. I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public portion of any questions or comments about this application?
Speaker 1 Oh, no. I'm sorry, Tim.
Speaker 2 Okay. No, no, that's okay. I'm gonna close the public portion and I'm gonna make a motion to approve this application
Speaker 1 On a second,
Speaker 2 Please. Call
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery.
Speaker 3 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Patel? Yes. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Hay. DACA. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 3 Mr. And Mrs. Jose, your application has been approved. We will memorialize this in a written document at our next meeting. You don't need to be present for that. We will send that document to you, but you'll need that document to get your permit.
Speaker 6 You are very happy, sir. Thank you so much for
Speaker 2 Have a great night.
Speaker 3 Good luck,
Speaker 6 Sir. Thank you. So,
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-32: Vidu (Fence with Sight Triangle Variance) 22-ZB-32 AI  00:10:01 – 00:14:54
Mr. Vidu requested variance to install 6-foot tall solid white vinyl fence on corner lot (Water Street and Pop Road). Engineer's report recommended 15-foot setback from property line to protect sight triangle safety. Applicant initially requested 5-10 foot setback to preserve property use but agreed to engineer's recommendation of 15 feet. No public comments. Approved as amended with 15-foot setback (7-0 vote).
Speaker 2 All right, let's keep this party rolling. Item number 9 22 dash ZB dash 32 LA me
Speaker 7 Chairman. Good evening. I'm here,
Speaker 2 Sir.
Speaker 7 I'm good. Good evening, sir.
Speaker 3 Good. Mr. Dacey. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? Swear the T you're to give the
Speaker 7 Yes. I'll the,
Speaker 3 Thank you. Your name and address, please.
Speaker 7 Name is two water street, zip code eight eight.
Speaker 3 Thank you. Could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 7 Sure, sir. So I would like to install a six tall, solid white vinyl fence on the property line, which is in the it's a corner lot on the water street and the pop road. So I submitted the application for the variance for to install the, and from the road and requested for the three feet offsite only from the road site. And in any case on the water street side, I have a 35 offsite because of the garage. So that's why I requested the variance stuff.
Speaker 3 Mr. Dacey. Have you had a chance to look at Mr. Stein's report of May 9th, 2022?
Speaker 7 Yes, sir. I did look into that yesterday. I received in the mail. I did look into the
Speaker 3 He's recommending that the be relocated to a minimum of 15 feet from the property line. So is not to impact the site triangle at the corner.
Speaker 7 Yes, sir. But that, that's why I did say because otherwise I'll be losing lot of space. I still see that a 35 feet. So my request is if you can at least make to five feet, 15 feet, five or 10, I would be very much obliged for that, sir.
Speaker 3 Mr. Chairman, this point usually relies on Mr. Stein's opinion with regard to these fence setbacks.
Speaker 2 Yeah. Mr. We, we rely heavily upon the, the findings of our experts in this case, Mr. Hinterstein. And if you would be willing to do the 15 feet that he recommended, we'd be, I'm more than confident that we would approve this application.
Speaker 1 Whoever phone is. There you
Speaker 7 Go. Thank
Speaker 2 Put the phones on You hear that before the phone rings?
Speaker 7 Yeah. So say that again.
Speaker 2 What I would say is that we rely very heavily upon the site impact and the recommendations of our experts in this case, Mr. Hinterstein the Township engineer. And if you would adhere to his recommendation of the 15 feet, I conversely guarantee you that this application would be met favorably.
Speaker 7 Okay. So even if it is 10, feet's not going help. Right? The request for 10.
Speaker 2 No, not what is say, site impact, issue like this. We, we rely heavily upon the safety of the motorists and the residents of the surrounding area. So that 15 feet is a good compromise quite honestly.
Speaker 7 Okay, sir. Thank you. Then I have the option either to go with the approval or I can still go with the, in case the ticket. It's not, if I still want to make use of my full property lane, I can go with the ticket fence. Right. Then I will submit the application accordingly.
Speaker 3 If you wanted to go with a four foot high, 50% solid fence, you still have that option.
Speaker 7 Okay, sir. Thank you. So thank you very much. I have no choice, so I will accept you.
Speaker 2 Fantastic. We love when the residency eye to eye with the Township. It's great stuff. Can we, anyone else on the board of any questions or comments for this application Hearing none, I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public portion, have any comments or questions for this application? Miss Buckley?
Speaker 1 No one
Speaker 2 Chairman, no one. Okay. Hearing none. I'm gonna close the public portion and I'm gonna make a recommendation to approve this application with Mr. Van's word that they're going to move it to 15 feet. Can I get a second?
Speaker 7 Thank you.
Speaker 2 Got it.
Speaker 1 Have a second.
Speaker 2 Okay. Please call the roll.
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Hodaka. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 3 Mr. ViDu your application as amended has been approved, we will memorialize this in a written document at our next meeting. You don't need to be present for that. We will mail that document to you and you'll need that to get your permit.
Speaker 7 Thank you.
Speaker 2 Have a good night, sir. Good. Mr. Dacey.
Speaker 3 Goodnight, sir. Thank you. Very
Case Hearing - Raj Kumar (House Addition and Lot Coverage Variance) AI  00:14:54 – 00:18:29
Raj Kumar, 57 Newham Road, requested multiple variances for side addition (300 sq ft first floor, 636 sq ft second floor) and existing shed. Applicant's initial survey was inaccurate; revised survey submitted day-of meeting showing 22.65% building coverage. Board determined staff needed time to review revised drawings. No vote taken. Adjourned to May 26th, 2022 for staff review and applicant to discuss shed setback with engineer.
Speaker 2 Okay. Item number 10. Raj Kumar.
Speaker 3 Yes. Mr. Kumar present.
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 3 Swear. Swear. The testimony you give be the truth.
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 3 Your name and address please.
Speaker 9 My name is Raj Kumar. Address is five seven Newham road, Piscataway New Jersey eight.
Speaker 3 And what, what is it that you're asking the board for tonight?
Speaker 9 Well, I have, I need multiple variants actually, because I want to construct on the side of the house, the first floor, including second floor and connecting with, you know, my existing house. I will be adding around 300 square feet on the first floor. And then on the second floor, about 636 feet square feet.
Speaker 3 And Mr. Stein's report noted that your survey did not appear to be accurate.
Speaker 9 Yeah. I just actually, I, I received the letter memorandum yesterday and today I sent to Laura my updated, you know, survey, which includes all the, everything, including the existing shed, which also I need variance for that. I mean, yeah.
Speaker 3 Also that also identifies a lot coverage variance. Is that correct?
Speaker 9 Yes. So my right now, according to calculation, my new square feet will be 2, 1, 2, 4 square feet, which coming to 22 point 65% of the building coverage
Speaker 3 And, and who performed those calculations for you?
Speaker 9 Well, I, I spoke to my architect and that's where we did that because for some reason he didn't include the Porsche roof in the back in the calculations and as well as the shed for some reason.
Speaker 3 Yeah. Mr. Chairman, this revised drawing was just received today and has not had not been reviewed by Piscataway staff. I'm not sure that the board can go forward with this application tonight. I think you should adjourn this Staff an opportunity to review it.
Speaker 2 Yeah, I totally agree. Mr. Kaeley Laura, what do we have next? What's the next date available?
Speaker 1 We could put 'em on for May 26th. Cause we already have it. I don't want 'em the way a whole
Speaker 2 Nother month. Mr. Kumar, are you okay with that? We have the, we have to be afforded the opportunity to look at these new revised survey based on that. I think we're gonna adjourn this tonight and move it to, what was that date again?
Speaker 1 Laura May 26th,
Speaker 2 May 26th. Is that okay?
Speaker 9 Yes, I'm. Okay. I have just one question regarding the shed location and the setback. I mean, I, I, I saw that previous meetings on YouTube. I mean, I know I have less pace on the side. The setback on one side is four and side is three and the requirement is eight. I'm happy to relocate it. You know, if you guys want, in the meantime,
Speaker 2 You know, Mr. Kumar, that might be a question better posed to Mr. Hinterstein when he's available. Okay. Let, let him answer that. And at this point we we'll just move it to the 26th. Yes. And Mr. Hinterstein will be here to address whatever other issues and questions you might have.
Speaker 9 All right. Sounds good. Okay.
Speaker 2 All
Speaker 3 Thank you. So two more application, it's gonna be carried to May 26th with no further notice by the applicant. The only notice you're receiving is my announcement here tonight.
Speaker 9 Okay.
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-34V: Steven Ick (Detached Garage) 22-ZB-34V AI  00:18:29 – 00:23:13
Steven Ick, 4033 Rushmore Avenue, requested variance to remove three 30-year-old sheds and build 18x34 (612 sq ft) detached garage with 4-foot setback to preserve existing maple tree. Engineer recommended 6-foot setback; applicant concerned tree would have to be removed if setback increased. Chairman expressed concerns about large garage size and recommended postponement to allow applicant to work with engineer on compromise. No vote taken. Adjourned to May 26th, 2022.
Speaker 2 Okay. Let's move on to item number 1222 ZB dash 34 V Steven ick. Did I butcher that name or is that the how it's pronounced?
Speaker 10 That's good.
Speaker 2 Okay. I tried,
Speaker 3 Sir. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? You swear the testimony you're about to give should be the truth.
Speaker 10 I do
Speaker 3 Your name and address please.
Speaker 10 Steven Ky 40 33 Rushmore avenue, Piscataway.
Speaker 3 Thank you. Could you explain the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 10 Looking to remove the three existing sheds, just like 30 years old and build a 18 by 34, 612 square foot detached garage. And on the one side looking to go off four foot off the property line so I could keep an existing maple treat I have on the yard.
Speaker 3 Mr. Chairman, Mr. Henderson render report in this matter has several comments. Mr. Voki. Have you had a chance to see that?
Speaker 10 Yeah, I got something yesterday from him.
Speaker 3 Okay. Can you address the comments that he made?
Speaker 10 I got the, he, he recommended a six foot side side yard. The only problem with that is I have to cut down a tree if I do that or make this garage smaller. Cause right there, it
Speaker 3 Is a large garage that you're proposing.
Speaker 10 Yeah. And the other one road opening permit on last year or year before that they were doing the sidewalks on my, on my street. And I talked to 'em about doing my sidewalk and they said my tree raised the sidewalk and they wouldn't touch my tree roots because if they did the sidewalk and cut the roots, they're responsible, the tree falls down. So I'm just looking to replace the existing sidewalk in the front, Myself And for defense on the one side, there is a five, 10 stockade fence on that side of the property where the
Speaker 2 That's a little, that's a very big garage, sir.
Speaker 10 Yeah,
Speaker 2 No, I'm I'm if I could do it in my backyard, I would as well. I mean, everybody wants more than they than they currently have obviously, but
Speaker 10 I know the square under the square footage, but I know the max is 25 by 25, which right. That stands for some, some people's yards because I have a narrow yard.
Speaker 2 I know you have the narrow yard. You wanna keep it 18 feet on the one side. If you were to, to make it 18 by 25. I mean, I'm not, I don't, I don't want you to cut that tree down. To be honest with you.
Speaker 10 What, what if I go like 16 by 38 that's 600 square feet, 608 square feet. I go a little bit small and I could leave the tree there and I could go six foot off the property line.
Speaker 2 You know what?
Speaker 2 Maybe we should move this to when Mr. Hinterstein is available and he can let you, he can work with you on this in terms of compromise. I don't, I don't wanna, it, it, it's not gonna get approved at 18 by 34. I can tell you that if, unfortunately he's not available right now, but I don't want to vote on this tonight. Cuz I don't think that it will be voted favorably because of the size of it. I'd like you and him to actually get together and iron out a, a compromise, which is in both Township and your best interest. So if we could move this over Laura, how many apps do we have on the 26th?
Speaker 1 I had a bunch pull off so we could put 'em on the 26th also.
Speaker 2 I, I hate to do it to you, sir. But I, I, I run the risk of, of not approving this tonight if we were to vote on it because of the, based on the size that is right now.
Speaker 10 Okay. Yeah. I'd rather him and see what he's he suggest
Speaker 2 He's very aithal and we can work with you guys and come up with a better solution for both parties. Okay. So let's, let's move this off to 26.
Speaker 3 Yes. So anybody here in the application of Steven ick it's may with notice by the applicant, the only notice you're receiving is my announcement here tonight.
Speaker 2 Okay. Thank you, sir.
Speaker 10 All right. Have a good night.
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-33: Paul Coro (House Addition with Deck) 22-ZB-33 AI  00:23:13 – 00:28:10
Paul Coro requested variance for 12x19 ft single-story addition to back of house and 10x10 ft side deck. Existing rear deck (in same location as proposed addition) would be removed. Applicant's existing survey was inaccurate; revised survey being provided. Engineer raised concerns about front yard setback variance created by proposed side deck. No vote taken. Adjourned to May 26th, 2022 to allow applicant and staff to review engineer's comments with engineer present.
Speaker 2 You too, sir. Let's move on. Item number 1322 dash ZB dash 33. Paul
Speaker 3 Does Mr. Dacey play is Mr. Dacey present?
Speaker 12 Yes, I'm here.
Speaker 3 Okay, sir, I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? You the testimony? You're Your name and address please?
Speaker 12 Paul 1 46 Marwan New Jersey.
Speaker 3 Thank you, Mr. Coro, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 12 I'm looking to put a small addition off the back of the house. It's 12 floor approximately by 19 feet, single floor and a small deck on the side, off the side of the addition. And I believe I have to discuss moving my fence in a little bit as well. I've got a revised thing from the, the, the architect guy. So as I, I moved the fence. So I guess I'm moving the fence cause I heard the testimony from earlier. So it's the other stuff.
Speaker 3 Yes. That identify, that answers one of Mr. He's comments also that your existing survey appears to be inaccurate. It doesn't show everything.
Speaker 12 Yeah. It's old. It's old.
Speaker 3 So you're gonna have to supply a revised drawing so that the Township can get a hold of what's actually out there.
Speaker 12 Okay. I signed a new survey.
Speaker 3 Yes.
Speaker 12 Okay.
Speaker 3 Jim, should we ask some questions about the, the existing decks? Could you address that in item number two?
Speaker 12 Yes. The existing deck that's on the back of the house is in the exact location where the addition's gonna go. It's the exact same size. So that's just gone, will be gone and the additional will be there. So that'll just be removed off the house and the smaller one that's on the side is gonna remain, but it's actually built separate from the other one all by itself. So I mean, anyone can look at it or do whatever needs to be done to it, to fortify it.
Speaker 3 So the deck to the rear of the building will be removed for the addition.
Speaker 12 That's yeah. That's exactly where the proposed addition is gonna be.
Speaker 3 And the, the entire deck will be removed
Speaker 12 All of it.
Speaker 3 And then could you identify or address paragraph three that talks about the proposed deck along PO place?
Speaker 12 Yeah, that's a little 10 by 10 that comes off the side of the proposed edition is basically steps that go down to the ground, the grill, you know, nice. We can put a little teeny table or sounds you could sit there and have a coffee, but
Speaker 3 Yeah. And Mr. Stein's comment was it kind of creates an excessive front yard, setback, variance. Have you explored alternative sites or alternatives?
Speaker 12 We have, we presently have the alternative with the door on the back of the house. Everything just moves back where it is and it just doesn't work. We've got a kitchen planned and it just doesn't drive with the inside. Shall we say? Unfortunately, but we thought, oh, you know, we didn't think there's nothing there between those two houses. It's me and my neighbor across the street. And there's nothing really going on there. So I didn't think, think it was encroaching too much. I didn't know what the setbacks were.
Speaker 3 And Mr. Coverall has already agreed to paragraph four requesting the relocation of the fence. Mr. Chairman. Those are all the comments Mr. Hinterstein has. I'm not sure if the board is satisfied without hearing Mr. Stein's reactions to the
Speaker 2 Testimony. I, I, I agree. I would say I'm so sorry guys. I apologize. I would agree and say that we put this off as well. So Mr. Andy can address the counter-proposal that Mr. Cut is offering or his explanation of some of the site impact statements that Mr. Hinterstein has made. Mr. Cahn, are you okay also for coming back on the 26th? So you could talk to Mr. Hinterstein directly and also by then we should have the accurate survey.
Speaker 12 Yeah. Two weeks. He's saying two weeks today, right?
Speaker 2 Yeah. Okay. So let's do that. Let's move it to the 26th.
Speaker 12 And I just give the survey to Laura.
Speaker 2 Yes, yes,
Speaker 3 Yes.
Speaker 12 See you in two weeks.
Speaker 3 So here on the application, by the, the only notice you're receiving is my announcement here tonight.
Speaker 12 And I'll get an email with a link, right?
Speaker 1 Yes. I will email you. Thanks, Paul.
Speaker 12 Thank you much.
Speaker 2 Have a good evening, sir. You
Speaker 12 Too. Thank you.
Case Hearing - 22-ZB-20: Darin Patel (Fence within Easement) 22-ZB-20 AI  00:28:10 – 00:30:00
Darin Patel, 2 Ambrose Valley Lane, requested variance to install fence within easement and potentially add sunroom and deck. Applicant acknowledged that Township could require removal and replacement of fence at applicant's expense if easement access needed. No engineer concerns raised. No public comments. Approved unanimously (7-0 vote).
Speaker 2 Let's to item number 1422 ZB 20 Patel.
Speaker 13 Yes. Hello. I'm here.
Speaker 3 Mr. Patel. We need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? You swear the testimony about the gift should be the truth.
Speaker 13 Yes.
Speaker 3 Name and address for the record.
Speaker 13 Darin Patel to Ambrose valley lane, Piscataway New Jersey through 8 54.
Speaker 3 Could you explain to the board what you'd like to do here? Are you gonna put your hand down?
Speaker 13 Yeah. So I'm looking to put a fence where the easement is, and then also looking to potentially do a sunroom and a deck as well.
Speaker 3 And you understand that if the Township ever needs access to that easement, it would be your responsibility and cost to remove and replace that fence.
Speaker 13 Yes.
Speaker 2 Okay. Looks to be about it.
Speaker 3 Yeah. I don't think Mr. Hinterstein had any other comments on this.
Speaker 2 Great. Any other members of the board have any questions about this application or comments?
Speaker 3 No
Speaker 2 Hearing none. I will open it to the public. Anyone in the public have any questions or comments about this application? Miss Buckley, Ms. Buckley,
Speaker 1 No one Chairman.
Speaker 2 Okay. Close the publish portion. I'd make a offer to approve this application. Can I get a second
Speaker 1 Out a second,
Speaker 2 Please? Call the roll.
Speaker 1 Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. Mr. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Dacey.
Speaker 2 Yes.
Speaker 1 Mr. Hey DACA.
Speaker 3 Yes.
Speaker 1 And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 3 Yes. Mr. Patel, your application's been approved. We will memorialize this in a written document at our next meeting present for that. We'll mail that document to you, but you'll thank you so much. I appreciate it. Have a great evening.
Speaker 1 You too. Have good
Speaker 3 Take care.
Adoption of Resolutions from April 28, 2022 Meeting AI  00:30:00 – 00:32:26
Board voted to adopt seven resolutions from the April 28, 2022 regular meeting: Michael (approved), Romanian (denied—vote affirmed denial), Jason Dolphin (approved), Heather Bailey (approved), Craig Newton (approved for 2-family dwelling, denied for 3-family), Maxine Real Estate (approved), and Lori Landscaping (approved with conditions). All votes passed.
Speaker 2 Let's move along to item. Number 15. Adoption of the resolutions from the regular meeting of April 28th, 2022.
Speaker 3 The first resolution is Michael. This was an application was approved by a board. Mr. Weisman. Yes. MRIO.
Speaker 1 I can hear you, Jim, when you turn your head
Speaker 3 MRIO yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. There you Godo. Yes. Yes. Next resolution Romanian. This was an application that was denied by the board. So a vote yes. Is to affirm the denial Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Did Mr. Ali appear?
Speaker 1 No.
Speaker 3 Okay. Mr. Cayo Chairman. Yes. Next resolution. Jason dolphin. This was an application that was approved. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Patel? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Chairman Cahill. Yes. Next is Heather Bailey. This application was approved. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Patel? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. MRIO yes. Mr. Dacey. Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Chairman. Yes. Is Craig Newton. This was application approved for a two family home. They had requested a three family home. That was denied Weisman. Yes. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Chairman. Yes. Next is Maxine real estate. This application was approved. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Yes. Blount. Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Chairman Cahill. Yes. Final resolution for this evening is Lori landscaping. This was a use fault variance, preliminary and final site plan, which you voted to approve with conditions. Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Patel? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Mitterando. Yes. Chairman Kano. Yes. Those are all the resolutions I have for you this evening.
Adoption of Minutes from April 28, 2022 Meeting AI  00:32:26 – 00:32:51
Board voted to adopt minutes from April 28, 2022 regular meeting. Motion passed.
Speaker 2 Good. I remember 16 adoption. The minutes from the regular meeting of April 28th, 2022. All those in favor. Aye. Aye. Thank you. Number 17. Make a motion for adjourn. Can I get and I
Speaker 1 On everybody, Henry
Adjournment AI  00:32:51 – 00:33:11
Chairman made motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned with reminder that three applications (Raj Kumar, Steven Ick, Paul Coro) are scheduled for May 26th, 2022.
Speaker 2 Timing was perfect timing. Yeah. All the went through. Well guys, I'm here. All right. Again. Thank you all for sharing this evening with us and dedicating your time. The Township really appreciate everyone. Have a safe day and safe.
Speaker 1 There's a few of them. May 26th. You're gonna, we'll discuss in the morning.
Speaker 2 Yeah. Sounds good. Everyone. Be safe. See you in two weeks. Thank you.