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Minutes · Oct 18, 2012

October 18, 2012

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will be required to take them down. Ms. Weiss said that, whether the applicant was deceived or not, she rather see him do community service rather than having to do that. Chairman Neuer stated that this Board is not an enforcement bureau and that they do not have the power to tell the applicant to take the walls down. He said that the applicant is asking for permission and not forgiveness. The Chairman stated that he visited the house and it is well maintained and attractive. He said that he is inclined not to have this Board punish the applicant aftymore and recommends that they approve. Chairman Neuer said, however, they will not vote on the resolution until the proper easement from the neighbor on the northerly side is presented. Mr. Vena stated that, if approved, the Board will have the easement before the resolution is adopted. Chairman Neuer said that evidence must also be presented that the other encroachment wall and solar panels are removed on the south side. Mr. Bullock asked if they should have the Township Engineer inspect the wall. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if a C.O. was required for a wall; Mr. Grygiel said no because a wall is not an occupied space, The Chairman asked how many of the Board members want the Township Engineer to inspect the wall; two Board members voted yes. Chairman Neuer said that is not the majority so they will not require the wall being inspected. Ms. Zaolino stated that if the wall is still plumb after five years, then it was built well. Chairman Neuer made a motion to approve this application; Ms. Gabry seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Buechler: Recused Sussman: Yes Bullock: No Weiss: Yes Gabry: Yes Zaolino: Yes Quentzel: - Chairman Neuer Yes Steinhart: Yes Chairman Neuer announced that application ZB-12-15/Pappano that was scheduled to be heard at this meeting, by the applicant’s request, has been carried over to the November 15, 2012 meeting. No further notice is required. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by Chairman Neuer at 11:03 pm November 15, 2012 ls Oe Y Rose DeSenad” Zoning Board Secretary [12]

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