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Minutes · Jul 17, 2014

July 17, 2014

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Chairman Buechler stated that he would like to recommend the following condition of approval: * The materials to be used on the exterior of the house for the addition should match the color and style of the existing materials on the house. Mr. Bullock seconded the motion to approve the application. The vote was as follows: Buechler: Yes Steinhart: Yes Bullock: Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: - Weiss: Yes Neuer: Yes Chairwoman Gabry: - Quentzel: Yes 4, ZB-14-03/Prakash Properties, LLC Carried from 6/19/14 Block: 158.02; Lot: 101; Zone OB-1 393 Northfield Avenue “D” use variance & several “C” variances to renovate an existing mixed-use building for medical offices and a three bedroom apartment. EXHIBITS A-3 — Letter from the Township’s Construction Official dated 6/23/14 A-4— International Building Code Section 1015 regarding Exit or Exit Access Doorways from spaces. A-5 — Copies of Certificates of Continued Occupancy dated 8/6/03 & 3/6/08 & permit #8427 to build the office building dated 9/19/58 & permit 48972 (o build the 2" story dated 7/16/59. A-6— Temporary Certificate of Continued Occupancy issued 1/18/13. A-7 - Copy of the Township’s Tax Assessment Card for the building dated 6/15/70. A-8 — Photos taken by Peter Steck, P.P. dated 7/17/14. A-9 — Historic Multiple Listing Activity for 391-393 Northfield Avenue prepared by Matthew S. Sprung, P.P. dated 7/16/14. Joseph A. Vena, Esq., attorney for the application, approached the podium and stated that this application was last heard at the June 19" Zoning Board meeting. Mr. Neuer stated that he is using Peter Steck as a Planner for a matter in another town and asked Ms, Beirne if it would be prudent to step down because Mr. Steck is the Planner for this application. Ms. Beirne said that it is her opinion that he should step down. Chairman Buechler stated that this is not a basis of disqualification for Mr. Neuer to be using Mr. Steck as a Planner and that, for the record, he disagrees with her decision to have Mr. Neuer step down.

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