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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 1Recording in progress.
Speaker 2We 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 1Mr. Weisman
Speaker 2Here.
Speaker 1Mr. Tillery
Speaker 2Here.
Speaker 1Mr. Patel
Speaker 0Here.
Speaker 1MRIO
Speaker 2You're mute.
Speaker 1He's
Speaker 3Here.
Speaker 1Hi, Mr. Dacey. Mr. Dacey. I know art's here. There he is. Mr. Mitterando
Speaker 0Here
Speaker 1Mr. Ali
Speaker 2Here,
Speaker 1And Chairman Cahill
Speaker 2Here, 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 0Mr.
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 2Dacey. Are there any changes to tonight's agenda?
Speaker 3Yes. 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 2Okay.
Speaker 0About 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 2Let's get started with item number 6 22, ZB 27 Muhammad.
Speaker 4How's everybody doing tonight?
Speaker 2Good. How are you yourself?
Speaker 3Need 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 4Muhammad 9 68 east Lincoln avenue, Piscataway New Jersey, 88 50.
Speaker 3Mr. Tel, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 4So 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 3And 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 2Yes, sir.
Speaker 3Mr. Chairman, I don't have any other issues for the applicant.
Speaker 2Do we have to address anything on the site impact? Well,
Speaker 3Apparently 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 2I'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 1No Chairman.
Speaker 2Okay. Close the public portion. I'll make a motion to approve this application out a second. Please. Call
Speaker 1Mr. Weisman.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Tillery.
Speaker 3Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Patel?
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1MRIO.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Dacey. Oh, he's absent, Mr. Hey.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Mitterando. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 3Mr. 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 2Perfect. Thank you. Thank you so much, everybody. Thank you, sir. Good luck. Have a
Speaker 1Good 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 2Have a let's move on. Item number 7 22. CB.
Speaker 5Yes, I'm here.
Speaker 2Hello, sir.
Speaker 3Sorry. Swear in. Could you raise your, you swear the testimony you're be the truth.
Speaker 5Yes, I am.
Speaker 3Please.
Speaker 5Number four, strawberry laneway, New Jersey, 80 54. Zip code.
Speaker 3Thank you, Mr. Ha, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 5Hello?
Speaker 3Yes. Could you explain to the board what you would like to do here? Hello?
Speaker 2Did you the signal Mr. Fuzzies? Hello?
Speaker 1We, we could hear him. Yeah. I don't think they could hear us.
Speaker 2Hello? Can you hear me? Yes. We
Speaker 3Could explain to the board what you would like to do.
Speaker 5Yeah. 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 3And 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 5Yes, I do.
Speaker 2Okay. Sorry guys, baby dog said.
Speaker 3Okay. 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 2Correct? Yes, I, I do.
Speaker 3Thank you.
Speaker 2You'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 1No one Chairman
Speaker 2None. Okay. Close the public portion. I'd make a motion to approve this application out a second. You call the role
Speaker 1Mr. Weisman.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Tillery?
Speaker 6Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Patel?
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Dacey MRIO Yes. Mr. Hidaka. Yes. Mr. Mitterando.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 3Mr. 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 1Thank you. Froze. Did you
Speaker 2Hear that,
Speaker 1Sir? I think you froze again, Chairman. I just wanna on the record. Mr. Dacey is now with us in the
Speaker 2Meeting. Awesome. Okay. Okay. Mr. Dacey. A
Speaker 3Good,
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 2Thank you, byebye. All right, we're gonna move on to item number 8 22 dash ZB dash 31 V that's Cesar Jose,
Speaker 3Mr. Jose, are you present?
Speaker 6Yes, sir. You? Yes, sir.
Speaker 3Okay. Are you both gonna be testifying tonight?
Speaker 6I be your part, sir.
Speaker 3Are you both gonna be testifying tonight?
Speaker 6Yes. Yes,
Speaker 3Sir. 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 6Yes, sir.
Speaker 3Thank you sir. One at a time. Could you gimme your name and address please?
Speaker 6I will live at 40 Cumberland road, Jersey 8, 8 4.
Speaker 3Thank 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 6Yes, 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 3And Mr. Chairman, Mr. Hinterstein does not raise any concerns about this application?
Speaker 2Yeah, 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 1Oh, no. I'm sorry, Tim.
Speaker 2Okay. No, no, that's okay. I'm gonna close the public portion and I'm gonna make a motion to approve this application
Speaker 1On a second,
Speaker 2Please. Call
Speaker 1Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery.
Speaker 3Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Patel? Yes. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Hay. DACA. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 3Mr. 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 6You are very happy, sir. Thank you so much for
Speaker 2Have a great night.
Speaker 3Good luck,
Speaker 6Sir. 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 2All right, let's keep this party rolling. Item number 9 22 dash ZB dash 32 LA me
Speaker 7Chairman. Good evening. I'm here,
Speaker 2Sir.
Speaker 7I'm good. Good evening, sir.
Speaker 3Good. Mr. Dacey. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? Swear the T you're to give the
Speaker 7Yes. I'll the,
Speaker 3Thank you. Your name and address, please.
Speaker 7Name is two water street, zip code eight eight.
Speaker 3Thank you. Could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 7Sure, 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 3Mr. Dacey. Have you had a chance to look at Mr. Stein's report of May 9th, 2022?
Speaker 7Yes, sir. I did look into that yesterday. I received in the mail. I did look into the
Speaker 3He'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 7Yes, 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 3Mr. Chairman, this point usually relies on Mr. Stein's opinion with regard to these fence setbacks.
Speaker 2Yeah. 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 1Whoever phone is. There you
Speaker 7Go. Thank
Speaker 2Put the phones on You hear that before the phone rings?
Speaker 7Yeah. So say that again.
Speaker 2What 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 7Okay. So even if it is 10, feet's not going help. Right? The request for 10.
Speaker 2No, 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 7Okay, 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 3If you wanted to go with a four foot high, 50% solid fence, you still have that option.
Speaker 7Okay, sir. Thank you. So thank you very much. I have no choice, so I will accept you.
Speaker 2Fantastic. 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 1No one
Speaker 2Chairman, 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 7Thank you.
Speaker 2Got it.
Speaker 1Have a second.
Speaker 2Okay. Please call the roll.
Speaker 1Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Blount. Yes. Mr. Hodaka. Yes. And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 3Mr. 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 7Thank you.
Speaker 2Have a good night, sir. Good. Mr. Dacey.
Speaker 3Goodnight, 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 2Okay. Item number 10. Raj Kumar.
Speaker 3Yes. Mr. Kumar present.
Speaker 9Yes.
Speaker 3Swear. Swear. The testimony you give be the truth.
Speaker 9Yes.
Speaker 3Your name and address please.
Speaker 9My name is Raj Kumar. Address is five seven Newham road, Piscataway New Jersey eight.
Speaker 3And what, what is it that you're asking the board for tonight?
Speaker 9Well, 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 3And Mr. Stein's report noted that your survey did not appear to be accurate.
Speaker 9Yeah. 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 3Also that also identifies a lot coverage variance. Is that correct?
Speaker 9Yes. 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 3And, and who performed those calculations for you?
Speaker 9Well, 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 3Yeah. 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 2Yeah, I totally agree. Mr. Kaeley Laura, what do we have next? What's the next date available?
Speaker 1We could put 'em on for May 26th. Cause we already have it. I don't want 'em the way a whole
Speaker 2Nother 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 1Laura May 26th,
Speaker 2May 26th. Is that okay?
Speaker 9Yes, 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 2You 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 9All right. Sounds good. Okay.
Speaker 2All
Speaker 3Thank 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 9Okay.
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 2Okay. 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 10That's good.
Speaker 2Okay. I tried,
Speaker 3Sir. 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 10I do
Speaker 3Your name and address please.
Speaker 10Steven Ky 40 33 Rushmore avenue, Piscataway.
Speaker 3Thank you. Could you explain the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 10Looking 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 3Mr. Chairman, Mr. Henderson render report in this matter has several comments. Mr. Voki. Have you had a chance to see that?
Speaker 10Yeah, I got something yesterday from him.
Speaker 3Okay. Can you address the comments that he made?
Speaker 10I 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 3Is a large garage that you're proposing.
Speaker 10Yeah. 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 2That's a little, that's a very big garage, sir.
Speaker 10Yeah,
Speaker 2No, 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 10I 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 2I 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 10What, 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 2You know what?
Speaker 2Maybe 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 1I had a bunch pull off so we could put 'em on the 26th also.
Speaker 2I, 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 10Okay. Yeah. I'd rather him and see what he's he suggest
Speaker 2He'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 3Yes. 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 2Okay. Thank you, sir.
Speaker 10All 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 2You too, sir. Let's move on. Item number 1322 dash ZB dash 33. Paul
Speaker 3Does Mr. Dacey play is Mr. Dacey present?
Speaker 12Yes, I'm here.
Speaker 3Okay, sir, I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? You the testimony? You're Your name and address please?
Speaker 12Paul 1 46 Marwan New Jersey.
Speaker 3Thank you, Mr. Coro, could you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 12I'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 3Yes. 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 12Yeah. It's old. It's old.
Speaker 3So you're gonna have to supply a revised drawing so that the Township can get a hold of what's actually out there.
Speaker 12Okay. I signed a new survey.
Speaker 3Yes.
Speaker 12Okay.
Speaker 3Jim, should we ask some questions about the, the existing decks? Could you address that in item number two?
Speaker 12Yes. 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 3So the deck to the rear of the building will be removed for the addition.
Speaker 12That's yeah. That's exactly where the proposed addition is gonna be.
Speaker 3And the, the entire deck will be removed
Speaker 12All of it.
Speaker 3And then could you identify or address paragraph three that talks about the proposed deck along PO place?
Speaker 12Yeah, 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 3Yeah. And Mr. Stein's comment was it kind of creates an excessive front yard, setback, variance. Have you explored alternative sites or alternatives?
Speaker 12We 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 3And 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 2Testimony. 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 12Yeah. Two weeks. He's saying two weeks today, right?
Speaker 2Yeah. Okay. So let's do that. Let's move it to the 26th.
Speaker 12And I just give the survey to Laura.
Speaker 2Yes, yes,
Speaker 3Yes.
Speaker 12See you in two weeks.
Speaker 3So here on the application, by the, the only notice you're receiving is my announcement here tonight.
Speaker 12And I'll get an email with a link, right?
Speaker 1Yes. I will email you. Thanks, Paul.
Speaker 12Thank you much.
Speaker 2Have a good evening, sir. You
Speaker 12Too. 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 2Let's to item number 1422 ZB 20 Patel.
Speaker 13Yes. Hello. I'm here.
Speaker 3Mr. 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 13Yes.
Speaker 3Name and address for the record.
Speaker 13Darin Patel to Ambrose valley lane, Piscataway New Jersey through 8 54.
Speaker 3Could you explain to the board what you'd like to do here? Are you gonna put your hand down?
Speaker 13Yeah. 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 3And 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 13Yes.
Speaker 2Okay. Looks to be about it.
Speaker 3Yeah. I don't think Mr. Hinterstein had any other comments on this.
Speaker 2Great. Any other members of the board have any questions about this application or comments?
Speaker 3No
Speaker 2Hearing 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 1No one Chairman.
Speaker 2Okay. Close the publish portion. I'd make a offer to approve this application. Can I get a second
Speaker 1Out a second,
Speaker 2Please? Call the roll.
Speaker 1Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Tillery. Yes. Mr. Patel. Yes. Mr. MRIO. Yes. Mr. Dacey.
Speaker 2Yes.
Speaker 1Mr. Hey DACA.
Speaker 3Yes.
Speaker 1And Chairman Cahill.
Speaker 3Yes. 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 1You too. Have good
Speaker 3Take 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 2Let's move along to item. Number 15. Adoption of the resolutions from the regular meeting of April 28th, 2022.
Speaker 3The first resolution is Michael. This was an application was approved by a board. Mr. Weisman. Yes. MRIO.
Speaker 1I can hear you, Jim, when you turn your head
Speaker 3MRIO 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 1No.
Speaker 3Okay. 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 2Good. 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 1On 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 2Timing 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 1There's a few of them. May 26th. You're gonna, we'll discuss in the morning.
Speaker 2Yeah. Sounds good. Everyone. Be safe. See you in two weeks. Thank you.