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Nov 10 2022 · Zoning
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Meeting Sections
  • 00:00:01 — Meeting Opening, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance
  • 00:01:46 — Agenda Adjustments and Postponements
  • 00:02:22 — Item 5: Extension of Time for 20-ZB-38/39-V 20-ZB-38/39-V
  • 00:04:06 — Item 6: 22-ZB-65-V — Melia/Molossia Variance 22-ZB-65-V
  • 00:07:02 — Item 7: New Singular Wireless — AT&T Infrastructure Modification
  • 00:08:27 — Item 8: 22-ZB-89-V — New Singular Wireless Service Upgrade 22-ZB-89-V
  • 00:10:00 — Item 9: 20-ZB-7-V — Zurawski Deck Variance 20-ZB-7-V
  • 00:12:24 — Item 12: 22-ZB-86-V — Wilson Variance Application (Adjourned) 22-ZB-86-V
  • 00:15:23 — Item 13: 22-ZB-61-V — Chestnut Fence Installation 22-ZB-61-V
  • 00:18:09 — Item 14: Adoption of 2023 Zoning Board Calendar
  • 00:18:29 — Item 15: Adoption of Resolutions from October 27, 2022 Meeting
  • 00:19:49 — Item 16: Adoption of Minutes from October 27, 2022 Meeting
  • 00:20:00 — Item 17: Adjournment
Meeting Opening, Roll Call, and Pledge of Allegiance AI  00:00:01 – 00:01:46
Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting called to order. Adequate notice of the meeting confirmed through publication in the Courier News, posting at the municipal building, notification to the Township clerk, and notification to media outlets. Roll call conducted with board members confirmed present. Board members and attendees recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Speaker 1 No problem. You
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Speaker 1 Zoning. Board of adjust meeting will please come to order. Adequate notice of this meeting was provided in the following ways. Notice published in Curry News Notice posted on the board of the municipal Building notice made available to the Township clerk Notice sent to the Curry News in the star ledger. Will the clerk please call the role
Speaker 0 Mr. Weisman?
Speaker 1 Here.
Speaker 0 Mr.. Dacey is out. Mr. Patel. Mrio. Right here. Here. Thank you. Mr. Bla.
Speaker 1 Here.
Speaker 0 Mr.. Dacey. Here. Mr. Mitterando. Mr.. Dacey and Chairman ca.
Speaker 1 Here will there all please stand. Salute the flag
Speaker 2 Pledge allegiance to the flag. The United. The United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One Nation, indivisible liberty and justice fraud.
Agenda Adjustments and Postponements AI  00:01:46 – 00:02:11
Two applications were adjourned to December 8th. The application for 101 Lakeview rear at 100 Lakeview Avenue was adjourned with no further notice required from the applicant. The Barber application at 3 Jenny Place was adjourned with a requirement that the applicant provide notice to all neighbors on the 200-foot list.
Speaker 1 Mr.. Dacey. Are there any changes to the agenda?
Speaker 2 Yes. There are two changes to the agenda. The application 1 0 1 Lakeview rear at 100 Lakeview Avenue is adjourned until December 8th with no further notice by the applicant. The barber application three Jenny Place will be adjourned until December 8th. They must notice the neighbors on the 200 foot list. Those are all the changes that I have.
Speaker 1 Got it. Thank you sir. Let's go to number six.
Speaker 0 Number five.
Item 5: Extension of Time for 20-ZB-38/39-V 20-ZB-38/39-V AI  00:02:22 – 00:04:06
Discussion of a one-year extension of time for an applicant diligently pursuing all necessary approvals while being delayed by another governmental entity. The board determined a one-year extension was appropriate and customary. Motion to extend was made and seconded; all board members voted unanimously in favor.
Speaker 1 Five. Number five is the discussion. Okay. Number five is the discussion. This extension of time for the application 20 ZB 38 slash 39 V. Mr. Kinneally.
Speaker 2 Yeah. Ordinarily on, on a matter like this, if they are diligently pursuing all of the approvals that are necessary and if they're being held up by some other governmental entity, whether it's the county or the the state. As long as they're diligently following everything, then it's ordinary to give them an extension as requested.
Speaker 1 And the extension is what term? What length
Speaker 2 One year, which is also typical.
Speaker 1 Should I open it to the board or make a motion?
Speaker 2 If anybody has any comments on the board, that's fine. It does not need to be open to the public.
Speaker 1 Any, any members of the board have any questions or comments about this particular extension? Hearing none, I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public have any questions about this extension of this application? Hearing none.
Speaker 0 No one raised their hand. Chairman.
Speaker 1 Okay. Close the public portion and I'd make a motion to extend this by the one year that was asked.
Speaker 4 Yes.
Speaker 1 Steve Weisman. I'll second it. Thank you. Steve.
Speaker 0 Mr. Weisman?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Patel? I thought maybe he was on Mr. Rio. Yes. Mr. Dacey?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr.. Dacey? Yeah. Mr. Yes. And Chairman. Cahill?
Item 6: 22-ZB-65-V — Melia/Molossia Variance 22-ZB-65-V AI  00:04:06 – 00:07:02
Applicants Ann Melia and Frank Molossia of 88 North Randolphville Road sought relief for lot area, square footage, front yard setback, side yard setback, lot front footage, and garage size variance issues affecting their property sale. Applicants confirmed they had reviewed and agreed to comply with the site inspector's November 1st report, including removal of an unpermitted second kitchen. The removal would be verified by subsequent Township inspection. No public comment. Motion to approve with stipulation that applicants abide by site impact requirements was made and passed unanimously.
Speaker 1 Yes. Okay. Let's move on to item number 6 22 ZB 65 V n. Meia.
Speaker 2 Is the applicant present?
Speaker 5 Yes.
Speaker 2 Good evening. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand?
Speaker 5 There's
Speaker 2 Two of both of you please. Are you, do you swear the testimony you're about to give should be the truth?
Speaker 5 Yes. Yes.
Speaker 2 Okay. Put your hands down one at a time. Give us your name and address please.
Speaker 4 Ann Milia, 88 North Randolphville Road, Piscataway, New Jersey,
Speaker 2 Sir.
Speaker 5 Frank Molossia, 88 North Randolphville Road, Piscataway, New Jersey.
Speaker 2 Thank you. Could one of you explain to the board what you would like to do here?
Speaker 4 We're currently trying to sell our house into my understanding. There's some issues with the square lot area, square footage and the front yard setback, side yard setback, lot front footage
Speaker 5 And the size of the
Speaker 4 Garage and the size of the garage.
Speaker 2 Have you had a chance to see Mr. Hinterstein report of November 1st?
Speaker 5 Yes.
Speaker 2 Okay. Can you comply with that?
Speaker 5 Yes. Yes.
Speaker 2 Okay. So you're gonna remove that second kitchen?
Speaker 5 Yes.
Speaker 2 And there would be an inspection after you notify the Township, there would be an inspection to make sure that it's removed?
Speaker 5 Yes. Yes. Okay.
Speaker 2 Mr. Chairman, that's all that I have for this.
Speaker 1 Any other members of the board have any questions for this app? Hearing none. I'm gonna ask if anyone in the public has any questions or comments about this application.
Speaker 0 Chairman, I would like to note for the public, since it is a webinar now, on the bottom of your screen, you could raise your hand if you have comment or question. Click that button, the handle raise and I'll be able to see that you have a question or a comment going forward. And there's no one for this application
Speaker 1 Chair. That being said, Yeah, I'm gonna close the public portion. I'd make a motion to approve this application with this, with the stipulation that they've abide by the site impact. Okay? Yes. Thank you.
Speaker 0 Yes, Thank you. Thank you. That was already, Yep. Thank you.
Speaker 1 Claire. Call
Speaker 0 Mr. Weisman. Yes. Mr. Reggio? Yes. Mr. Bla?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr.. Dacey. Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. And Chairman Cahill?
Speaker 1 Yes. Your
Speaker 2 Application has been approved. We will memorialize it in a written document at our next meeting. You don't need to be present for that. We'll mail that document to you. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Item 7: New Singular Wireless — AT&T Infrastructure Modification AI  00:07:02 – 00:08:27
Attorney Judy Fairweather represented AT&T in an application for modifications to wireless infrastructure on an existing structure. The changes were characterized as de minimus and compliant with federal regulations. The board's planner confirmed submission of a radiofrequency compliance report and structural analysis certifying the structure can support the proposed changes. No public comment. Motion to approve was made and passed unanimously.
Speaker 1 Good luck. Have a good night, guys. Good luck. Let's move on to item number seven, which is two dash new singular wireless.
Speaker 6 Hey. Hi. It's Judy Fairweather. I don't know if you can see me. Hey, that's good. I am here to say that along with your planner, Mr. Chadwick and I as the attorney for at and t, the changes made to this are de minimus. They are not substantial changes and we comply with the federal law.
Speaker 2 Okay. Mr. Chairman, they have supplied the radiofrequency compliance report and the structural analysis that the poll or the building can support the structure.
Speaker 1 Excellent. Any members of the board have any questions for this application? Hearing none. Gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public have any questions or comments about this particular application?
Speaker 0 No. One Chairman.
Speaker 1 Okay. Close the public portion. I make a motion to approve this application.
Speaker 0 I'll second it. Who did? Who second did it Party. Hey, daca. Thank you. You're welcome. Mr. Weisman?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Reggio? Yes. Mr. Bla?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Hidaka? Yes. Mr. El? Yes. And Chairman ca? Yes.
Speaker 1 Thank
Speaker 0 You.
Item 8: 22-ZB-89-V — New Singular Wireless Service Upgrade 22-ZB-89-V AI  00:08:27 – 00:10:00
Attorney Judy Fairweather represented AT&T in a second wireless infrastructure application for non-substantial changes intended to upgrade service coverage, in compliance with federal law. Radiofrequency and structural analysis reports were submitted. The planner noted the applicant provided clear explanation that the modifications are for service upgrade purposes. No public comment. Motion to approve was made and passed unanimously.
Speaker 1 Let's move on to item number eight, which is 22 dash zb dash 89 V. New singular wireless.
Speaker 6 Hello. Again, along Chaill Chadwick, your planner and myself, the proposed changes to this is not, are not substantial changes and comply with the federal law
Speaker 1 By
Speaker 2 Good. On this application also. So they have submitted the Judy and instructional analysis.
Speaker 0 Mr.
Speaker 6 Chadwick,
Speaker 7 How are you? How are
Speaker 0 You?
Speaker 6 I'm great. How are you?
Speaker 7 Fine. This one, you didn't put a statement of why you were doing it. So the, you had everything what was going to be done. It's being done to upgrade the service. Simple as that.
Speaker 6 Yes sir. Just like the previous one.
Speaker 7 Okay.
Speaker 1 Any other members have any questions? Hearing none, I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public have any questions or comments about suffocation? Buckley?
Speaker 0 No. One Chairman.
Speaker 1 Okay. Close the public portion. And I would make a motion to approve this application as well. I'll second. A second. I get a second.
Speaker 0 I'm taking Rodney on that one for changing it up.
Speaker 1 Everyone participate?
Speaker 0 Yeah. We'll get everybody's name. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Reggio? Yes. Mr.. Dacey?
Speaker 8 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Hey, daca? Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. And Chairman Caho? Yes.
Speaker 6 Thank you all have nice rest of your evening. Hope it goes quick.
Speaker 0 Thank you. Thank
Item 9: 20-ZB-7-V — Zurawski Deck Variance 20-ZB-7-V AI  00:10:00 – 00:12:24
Applicant at 2 Carpenter Road sought a variance to install a deck in the rear yard, which would reduce the remaining rear yard setback to 18 feet (the ordinance requires 20 feet). The site inspector confirmed he had no issues with the application. No public comment. Motion to approve was made and passed unanimously. The applicant was instructed to contact the code office for a building permit after receiving the formal resolution.
Speaker 1 Ma'am. Let's move on. Item number nine 20 ZB seven V.
Speaker 8 Yes. I
Speaker 2 I right
Speaker 1 You cutting out. Cutting out there. Thank you sir.
Speaker 2 Good evening. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand?
Speaker 8 Yes.
Speaker 2 Do you swear the testimony you're about to give should be the truth?
Speaker 8 Yes.
Speaker 2 Your name and address please.
Speaker 8 This is Two Carpenter Road SCA in New Jersey. 8 54.
Speaker 2 Thank you. Could you explain to the board what you'd like to do here?
Speaker 8 I'm just putting a deck in the back and that will, that will reduce the remaining backyard to 18 feet and a fraction and I think the require is 20 feet.
Speaker 1 Mr. John, did you have any issues with Henry's site report?
Speaker 8 Yes, I saw his note. I think he's basically agreeing to, to grind this sleeve. I think this what? I'm reading it.
Speaker 2 Yeah. Mr. Mr. Hinterstein has no problems with this application.
Speaker 1 Okay. Any members of the board have any questions or comments? Hearing none, I'm gonna open it to the public. Anyone in the public have any questions or comments about this application? Muted.
Speaker 0 No. One Chairman
Speaker 1 There you
Speaker 0 Ok.
Speaker 1 Hearing Uhrin now I'm gonna close the public and make a motion to approve this application. I'll second it.
Speaker 0 There we go. That was, Yep. That was Steve Weisman
Speaker 1 Paul.
Speaker 0 Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Raio? Yes. Mr. Dacey.
Speaker 7 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Hidaka?
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 0 Mr. Ellie? Yes. And Chairman Cahill?
Speaker 2 Yes. Mr. Zu, your application has been approved. We will memorialize it in a written document at our next meeting. You don't need to be there for it. We'll mail that document to you.
Speaker 8 Thank you sir. Can I start? When can I start the work?
Speaker 2 You, you'll have to contact code, the code office.
Speaker 0 After you receive your resolution then you can get your permit. So just hold tight till I send it to you.
Speaker 8 Okay then. Thank you
Speaker 1 Very much.
Speaker 8 You Byebye?
Item 12: 22-ZB-86-V — Wilson Variance Application (Adjourned) 22-ZB-86-V AI  00:12:24 – 00:15:23
Applicant Kevin Wilson of 707 Sun Lane presented an application but encountered serious objections from the site inspector whose report recommended denial based on coverage concerns. The board's attorney recommended adjourning the matter to allow the applicant to meet with the site inspector and attempt to resolve the deficiencies before proceeding. The applicant clarified a misunderstanding in the inspector's report regarding whether a structure was a deck or pavers with a patio cover. A public supporter (Joanna) also expressed approval of the adjournment. The application was adjourned to December 8th with no further notice required from the applicant.
Speaker 1 Okay, we're scoot all the way down to item number 1222 ZB 86 V. Kevin Wilson.
Speaker 2 Is Mr. Wilson present?
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 2 I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right hand? Do you swear the testimony you give should be the truth?
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 2 Your name and address please?
Speaker 9 7 0 7 Sun Lane Piscataway, New Jersey.
Speaker 2 And you're Kevin Wilson?
Speaker 9 Yes.
Speaker 2 Could you explain to the board what you'd like to do here Please? Is
Speaker 7 Get before you start Mr. Wilson, there's a report from Mr. Hinterstein, which I discussed with him some serious issues with respect to the coverage. My suggestion is that you adjourn table this matter for this evening. Meet with Mr. Hinterstein and see if there's a resolution because at this point his report translate into a recommendation for denial. And I don't think that's where you wanna be. So if you, I would like to table this, have the opportunity to meet with Mr. Hinterstein and I don't know, or when you can get him back on if it's next,
Speaker 0 He the next meeting in December. December 8th is the next meeting.
Speaker 1 Is that okay Mr. Wilson?
Speaker 9 Yeah, but can I say something about the, it's showing, He said I have a wood deck in the backyard but it's not a deck. It's a, it's pavers in the back but there is a patio cover but it's not a deck.
Speaker 7 I think you need to discuss it with him.
Speaker 9 Okay.
Speaker 7 And, And I think it would make a lot more sense. We could talk about this quite a while tonight. But his report is clear that he's not recommending the board to approve it.
Speaker 9 Okay.
Speaker 7 I'll be repeating myself now.
Speaker 1 That's okay.
Speaker 7 We're agreeing table and we'll do that
Speaker 0 Henry's off until Monday. So give us, give the office a call on Monday or send me an email and we'll be in touch.
Speaker 9 Okay?
Speaker 1 I, Okay Ms. Wilson.
Speaker 2 So anybody here on
Speaker 10 This is Joan and I came here as the public to speak in behalf of Mr. Wilson higher. But if you wanna switch it to December and he approves that, well then that's fine with me as well. I will be back.
Speaker 1 Thank you Joanna.
Speaker 2 Joanna, we'll see you in December. I
Speaker 10 Miss the Chadwick. How are you? Oh good. I in with the,
Speaker 1 Let's catch up another time. Okay.
Speaker 10 Okay. You said
Speaker 1 December 8th on that correct?
Speaker 2 It's gonna be December 8th with no further notice by the applicant. Anybody here on the Wilson matters being adjourned December 8th?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 10 I have to re redo the notices.
Speaker 2 No sir. I just made an announcement so that you do not have to do redo the notices.
Speaker 1 Okay.
Item 13: 22-ZB-61-V — Chestnut Fence Installation 22-ZB-61-V AI  00:15:23 – 00:18:09
Applicant sought to install five feet of metal fencing in the front and side yards while retaining existing shade trees. The board's planner suggested moving the fence back five feet from the right-of-way to allow space for landscaping between the fence and the property line. The applicant agreed to relocate the fence back five feet, aligning it with the adjacent neighbor's fence configuration. No public comment. Motion to approve with the agreed-upon modification was made and passed unanimously.
Speaker 10 Thank you.
Speaker 1 Thank you. See on sir. Right. Thank you. Bye. Let's move on to item number 1322 dash, Be there 61 V Chestnut back. You're muted ma'am.
Speaker 11 I'm here.
Speaker 1 Oh you are? Good. Good, good. I saw you raise your hand.
Speaker 2 Good evening. I need to swear you in. Could you raise your right, do you the testimony you're about to give should be the truth and please
Speaker 11 B nine under PISCA new 0 8 8 54.
Speaker 2 Thank you. And could you explain to the board what you'd like to do here?
Speaker 11 I would like to install five feet metal fans within the front yard side and retain the existing shade. So I would like to install shade as well.
Speaker 1 Chadwick,
Speaker 7 If I could interject on this one. Discussed with en the fence is shown right on the right of way in the front. Would you be willing to move it back five feet so you could get some landscaping between the fence and the front of the property?
Speaker 11 Sure. I currently, the way I have it and I would like to do it is exactly per or next to my neighbor who has it right there. So it's going in way. So it's going to be exactly the same measurement,
Speaker 2 But you're willing
Speaker 1 It
Speaker 2 Back five feet
Speaker 7 Back five. That's it. Mr. Chairman.
Speaker 1 Okay. No other issues with the site impact on that? No, that's it. Five feet. Perfect. Any other members of the board have any questions about this suffocation? Hearing none. I'm gonna move it over to the public portion. Anyone in the public have any questions or comments about this application? Buckley?
Speaker 0 No. And Chairman.
Speaker 1 Okay. We're gonna close the public portion and I would make a motion to approve this application with the, the changes that the applicant agreed to. I'll second. Okay. Clerk, please hold
Speaker 0 The Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Reggio? Yes. Mr. Dacey? Yes. Mr. Dacey. Yes. Mr. Dacey? Yes. And Chairman. Caho?
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 2 Your application has been approved. We'll memorialize it in a written document at our next meeting and send that document to you. You don't need to be at the next
Speaker 1 Meeting. Thank. Good luck. Let's move on. Item number 14, which is discussion and adoption of the 2023 zoning board calendar. Everyone got a copy of the, in their packet? Yes. Anyone have any issues, conflicts, or glaring problems?
Item 14: Adoption of 2023 Zoning Board Calendar AI  00:18:09 – 00:18:29
The board reviewed the proposed 2023 zoning board meeting calendar. No conflicts or scheduling issues were raised by board members. Motion to approve the calendar for 2023 was made and passed unanimously.
Speaker 2 No.
Speaker 1 Okay. I'd make a motion to approve the calendar for 2023. All in favor say aye. Aye. All opposed? Okay, let's move on to item number 15, which is adoption of resolution from the regular meeting of October 27th, 2022.
Item 15: Adoption of Resolutions from October 27, 2022 Meeting AI  00:18:29 – 00:19:49
The board formally adopted five resolutions from the October 27, 2022 regular meeting: (1) Lily Fam application — approved; (2) Mark and Danielle S application — approved; (3) Lori Sevi application — granted; (4) Canberra Pharmaceuticals sign application — approved; (5) Skulls Electric and Communications Solar Array application — approved. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes.
Speaker 2 First resolution is Lily fam, this application was approved. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. Tillery? He's Mr. Dacey? Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr.. Dacey. Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. Chairman. Cahill? Yes. Second resolution is Mark and Danielle S This application was approved. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio? Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr. Hay Duca? Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. Mr. Cahill. Chairman Cahill? Yes. Third is Lori Sevi. This was an application which you voted to grant Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio? Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr. Hay Dacey? Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. Chairman. Cahill.
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 2 Next is Canberra Pharmaceuticals. This was an application for signs which you voted to approve. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio? Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr. Haya? Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. Chairman. Cahill.
Speaker 1 Yes.
Speaker 2 Last is Skulls Electric and Communications Solar Array. Mr. Weisman? Yes. Mr. O'Reggio? Yes. Mr. Blount? Yes. Mr.. Dacey. Yes. Mr. Ali? Yes. Chairman. Cahill. Yes. Those are all the resolutions for this evening.
Item 16: Adoption of Minutes from October 27, 2022 Meeting AI  00:19:49 – 00:20:00
Minutes from the October 27, 2022 regular meeting were presented for approval. The board voted unanimously in favor of adopting the minutes as presented.
Speaker 1 Okay. Blount, Item number 16. It's option of minutes from the regular meeting of October 27th, 2022. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Okay, I Number seventeens Aurn. I make a motion to adjourn. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Once again guys, thanks for coming out and participating and helping us out and everyone have a happy Thanksgiving. Same to
Item 17: Adjournment AI  00:20:00 – 00:20:27
The chairman made a motion to adjourn the meeting. All board members voted in favor. The meeting was adjourned with the chairman thanking attendees for their participation and wishing everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Speaker 2 You.
Speaker 1 Thanksgiving. Goodnight. Thank you everyone pitching in every
Speaker 2 Yeah,
Speaker 1 You pinched. It was a good time. Thank you. You're
Speaker 2 Night everyone.
Speaker 1 Good? Good.
Speaker 2 Everyone?