December 19, 2013

Buechler: Yes Steinhart: - Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: - Weiss: - Neuer: Yes Chairwoman Gabry: - Quentzel: - APPLICATION(S) 1. ZB-13-14/Nissel Block: 179.08; Lot: 12; Zone: R-S 40 Mayfair Drive “C” variance for the expansion of a bedroom into part of an existing garage. Shimon Nissel approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Nissel detailed his application stating that he has a handicapped child who is incapacitated and has begun having seizures. He said that he would like to extend his bedroom into part of the existing garage so that that he can be next to his child during the night time. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Nissel if the remainder of the garage will be used just for storage; he replied yes, He said that three cars can fit in the driveway and no cars will be parked on the street. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Nissel if the facade of the garage will change; he replied no. Mr. Nissel said that the only change will be the addition or modification of a window on the side of the garage where the bedroom will be added. He said that everything else will remain the same. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Nissel if he received any negative or positive comments from his neighbors; he replied no. Chairwoman Gabry asked Mr. Nissel if Mr. Marucci will be testifying; he replied no. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr, Nissel if the architectural plans were signed by a certified architect; he replied no. Mr. Nissel said that when he applies for the permits at the Township’s Building Department he will provide signed and sealed architectural plans at that time. Mr. Neuer said that if the Board approves the application, one of the conditions of approval would be that the architectural plans would have to be sealed. He said that if there is any deviation from the plans that were submitted with the application then the applicant would have to come back before the Board. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Nissel if he testified that there will not be any changes to the exterior of the house; he replied yes. Mr. Nissel said that the only change would be the addition or modification of a window on the side of the garage. He said from the street the house will look exactly the same as it does now. There were no further questions for Mr. Nissel from the Board or the Professionals. 4