February 21, 2013

Mr. Buechler told Ms. Singh that because Mr. Tracey stated that there are some defects with the work, she is going to have to retain a Professional Engineer to advise this Board whether the construction is safe and if not, then what needs to be fixed before this Board can approve it. Chairman Neuer said that he endorses Mr. Buechler’s suggestion so that this Board can be satisfied that the work that was completed is safe. He said that it is a structural engineer’s job to do that. Mr. Buechler suggested that they adjourn this hearing until the applicant hires an Engineer. Ms. Weiss said she would like to know if the Board would be willing to grant the variance if the work is built properly. She recommended that the Board have a discussion regarding this. Chairman Neuer stated that Ms. Weiss is suggesting that before the applicant pays for an Engineer to let them know if they will approve the variance if it is built right. Mr. Buechler said that if this Board decides to do it that way then the Engineer must provide testimony and not a report. Chairman Neuer said that it would be a condition that the Structural Engineer must provide testimony that the work was done correctly. He said that the Board would not approve it as it is constructed now; they would approve it when they know it is structurally safe. Chairman Neuer also stated that this Board cannot approve the patio until Mr. Grygiel receives the calculations from Mr. Jablonka. Chairman Neuer stated that the current location of the sheds will require another variance. He asked Ms. Singh if she will remove them or move them; she said that she will move them, Mr. Buechler told Ms. Singh that because she is required to come back in front of this Board, she can tell them at that time what they will do with the sheds. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Jablonka how far back the asphalt driveway goes; he said the driveway goes back to the concrete patio. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions or comments; seeing none the Chairman closed the public hearing and closed the application for the time being. Chairman Neuer made a motion fo grant the bulk variances for the former porch and the rear toom that was erected subject to the applicant presenting satisfactory testimony from a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey for those structures constructed without permits and

r toom that was erected subject to the applicant presenting satisfactory testimony from a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey for those structures constructed without permits and to consider the impervious coverage after the testimony and the issue of the encroaching sheds. He said that the applicant will consent to a continuance to reach the final decision of this application. Ms. Weiss seconded the motion made by Chairman Neuer.