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Minutes · Jan 19, 2012

January 19, 2012

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Mr. Richard Blenden approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Blenden stated that he wants to make his kitchen larger and that his architect will explain exactly what they will be doing. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked the Board if they had any questions for Mr. Blenden. There were none. Mr. Frank Matthews approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He stated that he was a licensed architect in the State of New Jersey and has appeared many times before Boards to testify. Vice Chairwoman Gabry accepted his qualifications as an expert in architecture. Mr. Matthews presented photos and architectural plans and Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked to have them entered as Exhibit A-] and A-2. Mr. Matthews described the new design of the kitchen and stated that the new addition will be on the same foot print of the existing deck and located behind the existing kitchen. He also noted on the plans where a part of the deck will remain with a storage area below it. Mr. Quentzel asked if any mechanicals will be stored in that area. Mr. Matthews stated that there will only be pool supplies; no mechanicals. Mr. Buechler asked where the new patio addition would be and Mr, Matthews pointed it out on the plans. He also stated that there will be no side yard infringement with this addition. Mr. Matthews went on to explain that they will be using the same materials as the existing house. Mr. Bullock asked if the existing back door, shown in the photos, comes off of the kitchen or family room. Mr. Matthews stated that it will come off of the kitchen. Vice Chairwoman Gabry asked if there were any questions or comments. Ms. Weiss stated that she feels it’s suitable and made a motion to approve. Mr. Quentzel seconded. Vote was as follows: Bullock: Yes Steinhart: Yes Gabry: Yes Sussman: Yes Chairman Neuer: - Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Buechler: Yes Sacks: - ADJOURNMENT. The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairwoman Gal January 19, 2012 / H iY Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary

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