November 15, 2012

The vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Gabry: Yes Weiss: Yes Merklinger: - Zaolino: - Quentzel: - Chairman Neuer Yes It was noted for the record that Mr. Buechler and Mr. Vena are conferring in regards to the fence. It was noted that the existing fence will come down and a new fence will be erected. 2. ZB-12-15/Pappano Carried from 10/18/12 Block: 159.08; Lot: 37.01; Zone: R-5 6 West View Road “C” variances for rear yard setback and lot coverage to build an addition. EXHIBITS A-1 — Site Plans (revision date of 10/18/12) A-2 — Planners report (revision date of 10/19/12) DISCUSSION Chairman Neuer asked the applicant to approach. Vincenzo Pappano approached the podium and was sworn under oath. The Chairman stated that Geoffrey Gogan prepared a lot of the work on this application and asked Mr. Gogan to approach. Geoffrey L. Gogan approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Gogan detailed his educational and professional background stating that he is a licensed Planner and a licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey and that he will be testifying as both this evening. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr, Gogan as an expert witness in the fields of Architecture and Planning. Chairman Neuer stated that the applicant submitted a letter to the Board today. He said that the Board Secretary had Mr. Lepore opined earlier this evening that his predecessor, Mr. McCann, and the applicant had come to an agreement regarding the rear property line. Chairman Neuer stated that the new plans were accepted and have become part of the record. Mr. Pappano stated that, while married, he and his wife purchased a home on West View Road and that is where he lived until their divorce. He explained that after the divorce he decided to buy another house for himself on West View Road so that he could spend time with his children. [5]