October 27, 2011

addition would affect any of the set-backs or the impervious coverage and Mr. Marucci replied that they will remain the same. Mr, Campanile then asked if this would have any effect on drainage and Mr. Marucci replied no, Mr. Buechler asked how large the addition is and Mr. Marucei stated that it was approximately 390 sq. feet. Mr. Bucchler said that the planners report says the addition is 420 sq. feet. Mr. Buechler asked Mr. Marucci what the purpose of the addition was. Mr. Marucci stated that it was to accommodate a third family to the house. Mr. Buechler said that they never saw any tax information showing it was originally a three family house. Chairman Neuer asked if there is a minimum size for a third floor unit under ordinance, Mr. Buechler stated that his question to Mr. Marucci is does it qualify as a three family as is and Mr. Marucci stated that he didn’t know. Mr. Campanile stated that his other witness will explain to the Board why they want to make it a three family. Mr. Campanile also stated that they will also need a separate entrance to accommodate the third floor. Chairman Neuer stated that he wanted the architect to answer if they have enough sq. footage to comply with the ordinance. There were no further questions for Mr. Marucci. Mr. Campanile called his next witness. Anthony Marucci approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Marucci stated he was testifying as a professional planner and was licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Never accepted his qualifications as an expert in the field of planning. Mr. Marucci referred to his report dated 6/24/11 and Exhibit A-1. He described the immediate area and sited that there are six, three story dwellings on this block. Mr. Marucci stated that they vary from two to three family uses but the majorities are two families. He also stated that the house was a three family prior to Mr. Longo purchasing it and he wants to revert it back to a three family. Mr. Marucci stated that the property record stated that it was a three family house. Mr. Marucci stated that there are also office buildings and an assisted living facility in the same OB2 zone. He stated that this zone requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 sq. feet and they are asking for a D variance. Mr. Marucci stated that the positive criteria is the fact they have the property record card stating that it was

e requires a minimum lot area of 10,000 sq. feet and they are asking for a D variance. Mr. Marucci stated that the positive criteria is the fact they have the property record card stating that it was originally a three family and that there is a three family house west of this house. He also said that all six houses on the block are the same style and size and the three-family should be approved because it fits in. Mx. Marucci stated that there is an existing apartment on the third floor, approximately 390 sq. feet. He said that they would like to make it a two bedroom with a rear staircase which would