October 27, 2011

increase it to 420 sq. feet. Mr. Marucci stated that, according to the architect’s plan, the total square footage of the addition would be 420 sq. feet. Chairman Neuer asked for clarification of the properties square footage. He asked if the roof over the second floor wili be closed in to make the addition to the third floor. There was discussion as to where the upper floor addition was on the plans. Mr. Sussman said when he looked at the plans he was not clear as to where they were making the addition. Mr. Marucci stated that he cannot testify to this. Chairman Neuer stated that they will need the architect to testify to determine the square footage. Mr. Buechler asked what the height was and, if it’s an existing non conforming use, they might need a D variance for height. Mr. Marucci stated that they are not changing the height. Mr. Marucci continued explaining the positive criteria stating that by adding another rental unit, it would help the businesses and promote the general welfare of the arca, He stated that they would not be encroaching on open space aud the residential use enhances the business community, Mr. Campanile asked Mr. Marucci how many parking spaces are needed and he replied two per unit. Mr. Marucci said that there is an existing two car garage and four spaces on site. He also said they did not want to expand on the impervious coverage by adding additional pavement even though they are adding a unit. Mr. Marucci stated that, because there is no parking on Mt. Pleasant Avenue, they will attempt to rent to someone who will utilize mass transit, He claimed that there is also an opportunity to rent permit parking spaces behind the house at 80 Main Street. Ms. Borg stated that the owner of 80 Main Street would have to come in for a variance to rent out parking spaces on that property. Chairman Neuer stated that they cannot possibly rent parking spaces at 80 Main Street. Mr. Buechler asked how many cars are presently on site with the two families. Mr. Marucci stated that he has never seen more than two cars there, at one time, when he has visited the site. Mr, Buchlcr asked where in the application is the variance for the parking. Chairman Neuer stated that they have to amend the application to include the parking variance. Ms. Borg stated that she read their notice and the parking variance was not included. Mr. Campanile stated that he

Neuer stated that they have to amend the application to include the parking variance. Ms. Borg stated that she read their notice and the parking variance was not included. Mr. Campanile stated that he did not think they needed a parking variance. Mr. Buechler stated that Mr. Marucci testified that they needed six parking spots and stated that they could not count tandem parking. He said that they would need a variance for tandem parking. Chairman Neuer stated that tandem parking has been proven not to work. He also stated that Ms. Borg’s report states that they ouly have three parking spaces on site and she thinks the garage is not structurally sound. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Campanile if he wanted to talk to his clients and said that if he didn’t include the parking variance in the notice that everything is invalid and they will have to start over,