February 21, 2013

Ms. Gabry asked Ms. Singh if the wooden deck was there when they purchased the house; she replied yes. Ms. Singh called her Architect to testify. David Jablonka approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Jablonka detailed his educational and professional background as a licensed Architect in the State of New Jersey. He said-that he is also licensed in the States of New York and Connecticut since 1995 and has testified before other Boards in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Jablonka as an expert in the field of Architecture. Mr. Jablonka presented architectural plans. Chairman Neuer asked to have sheet Z-1 of the architectural plans, with the revision date of 9/27/12, marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Jablonka referred to the architectural plans and detailed what work Ms, Singh already did to the house. He said that he was not sure what the defects are in the construction but stated that the work will be inspected when the applicant applies for the permits at the Building Department. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr, Jablonka if he would be preparing the construction plans; Mr. Jablonka said that he has not been contracted to do that yet. Mr. Jablonka stated that two additions were made. He said that they enclosed the front porch and made it a sitting area with a front foyer and a coat closet. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Jablonka how someone enters the house if the front stairs were removed. Mr. Jablonka stated that the existing front porch stairs are still there and in disrepair. He said that they will be building new front stairs. Mr, Buechler asked Mr. Jablonka if the front stairs will come out a little further then the existing ones; Mr. Jablonka said yes. Mr. Jablonka said that the house is currently in disrepair because construction was stopped. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Jablonka how long ago the construction was stopped; Mr. Jablonka said approximately one year. Mr. Buechler asked Ms. Singh why it took so long to come before this Board; Ms. Singh stated that there was a problem with the original Architect. Mr. Jablonka said that he was not the first Architect on the job and the applicant had to re-submit prior architectural plans twice because they were not complete. Mr. Buechler asked if the front porch was done without approvals; Mr. Jablonka replied yes. Mr. Buechler asked if the back room was done without

hitectural plans twice because they were not complete. Mr. Buechler asked if the front porch was done without approvals; Mr. Jablonka replied yes. Mr. Buechler asked if the back room was done without approvals; Mr. Jablonka replied yes. Mr. Buechler asked if concrete was poured over grass in the back of the house; Mr. Jablonka replied yes.