November 15, 2012

Mr. Campanile stated that some of the variances are for existing conditions and the “D” use variance is for the three family house. He said that he has three witnesses testifying this evening; the owner, Nicholas Salerno the Architect and Anthony Marucci the Engineer. Mr. Buechler asked Mr, Campanile if the house is being currently used as a two or three family house and if someone is living on the third floor. Mr. Campanile stated that there is someone living on the third floor and that the applicant was violated for that on 10/27/11. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Campanile why it took the applicant a year to get back before this Board. Mr. Campanile said that the applicant had to get a new architect and those plans were finished in February, 2012 because the owner made some changes; he said that Mr. Marucci’s plans were dated April, 2012 and submitted in May, 2012 and that a new Planner came in and did not complete his report until August of 2012. Chairman Neuer said that he always makes the same comment in this situation and said that it is much preferred to ask for permission rather than forgiveness. The Chairman said that he is having a lot of trouble understanding how his client is still collecting rent on the third floor. He said that the third floor should have been closed off. Mr. Campanile said that the applicant is in constant contact with the Township and that he still has to deal with the violation. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Campanile if there is proof that it was once a three family house. Mr. Campanile said yes and that the property record card was submitted with the application. Chairman Neuer said that they did not give a date when it was converted to a two family house; Mr. Campanile said that they can only go by the property record. Chairman Neuer observed that the alleged prior non-conforming use, in his opinion, has been abandoned. Mr. Campanile that this application is not bottomed on the former use. Vincent Longo approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Longo stated that he is the owner of the property and purchased it in December 2010. Mr. Campanile asked Mr. Longo if he is aware that there is still an issue to be resolved by the court regarding the house being used as a three family; Mr. Longo said he does understand that. Mr. Campanile asked Mr. Longo to comment on Ms. Borg’s report regarding her concerns with the existing

court regarding the house being used as a three family; Mr. Longo said he does understand that. Mr. Campanile asked Mr. Longo to comment on Ms. Borg’s report regarding her concerns with the existing garage. Mr, Longo s said that he had a contractor make sure it was structurally safe and he has replaced the garage door. He stated that he also re-seeded the front lawn and ‘will paint and replace the hand rail on the front stairs. Mr. Longo stated that he wants to convert the house back to a three family because he feels the third floor is wasted space and he wants to make it more livable. He said that he also wants to improve the rear staircase. Mr. Campanile asked Mr, Longo how many cars the tenants currently have. Mr. Longo said they have three cars and he will assign them their parking spots. [10]