June 19, 2014

Vice Chairman Buechler asked to have the proposed floor plans of the interior of the house marked as Exhibit A-1 and the proposed plans of the rear exterior of the house marked as Exhibit A-2, both for identification. Mr. Wang presented a photo board of the existing conditions and a copy of the tax map. Vice Chairman Bucchler asked to have the photo board of the existing conditions and the tax map marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification. ‘Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Wang if he will be hiring a licensed architect to draw the plans for him; he said that he will be hiring a licensed architect to draw the plans when he applies for the building permits. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Wang if he will be hiring a licensed contractor to do the work; he replied yes, Mr. Wang referred to Exhibit A-1 and said that he is proposing to extend the existing kitchen. He said that the kitchen is currently opened to the living room and that in his culture they cannot cook in that type of a kitchen because they need high flames to cook and a vent is needed on top of the stove. Mr. Wang said that he is also proposing to add a second story to the house for additional bedrooms for his family. Vice Chairman Buechler said that he did not see anything in the application about the second floor and asked Ms. Beirne if he would need an additional variance for that. Ms. Beirne said that a variance is not required for the second floor because the height will not exceed 35’. Mr, Wang referred to Exhibit A-2 and said that he is proposing to build a greenhouse in the rear of the property. He said that the greenhouse was recommended by a doctor for his wife’s mental health because she suffers from depression. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Wang if the greenhouse wil} have heat inside; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Wang if the basement level is exposed from the rear of the house; he replied yes. He said that it is 2 4 stories and that it is a walk out basement and fully exposed from the rear. Mr. Grygiel stated that he did not understand that Mr. Wang was putting a second story on the house. He said that adding a second story would require another variance because only 2 % stories are allowed by Township ordinance. Mr. Neuer stated that for the Board to consider approval of this application they would need to see the architectural description, design,

because only 2 % stories are allowed by Township ordinance. Mr. Neuer stated that for the Board to consider approval of this application they would need to see the architectural description, design, elevations and know what variances are required and the applicant did not provide them with this information. ‘Vice Chairman Buechler advised Mr. Wang to hire a licensed architect to draw the architectural plans and come back with them. He said that once he hires an architect, Mr. Grygiel will have a conversation with them. 10