October 23, 2014

Chairman Buechler asked Mr. and Mrs. Franco if they wanted to add anything to their testimony; they both replied no. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the Board had any questions for Mr. and Mrs. Franco. Mr. Sussman stated that the plans indicated that the fence and the wall is right on the property line and according to Mr. Grygiel’s report the distance of 15° from the property line is required. Mr. Franco said that there is not a wall on the property; just a fence. Mr. Grygiel stated that no setback is required for the fence and the wall; he said that a height of 6’ is allowed. Mr. Neuer stated that the plans denote that there is a wall and the surveyor who prepared the survey of the property says there is a wall. Mts. Franco said that there is a retaining wall. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Franco if the fence was theirs; he said that he believes so. He said that the fence was there when they purchased the house. Ms. Weiss stated that the Township issued the violation for the swimming pool and asked Mr. Franco if the swimming pool deck was built after they received the violation; he replied no. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Grygiel if the swimming pool deck requires a 10° setback. Mr. Grygiel said that there are two different ordinances; he said that the swimming pool deck and the bar must be 5° away from the property line and the swimming pool must be 10’ away from the property line. Mr. Grygicl said that the swimming pool is not 10’ from the property line. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Franco to explain the plans that were submitted to the Board. Mr. Franco said that the deck and the wall were there when they purchased the house and so were the pavers where the bar area is; he said that they built the bar. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Franco how high the roof is that is over the bar; he said 10”. Mr. Grygiel said that 15” is allowed. Ms. Weiss asked what street the swimming pool deck area and the swimming pool is near; Mrs. Franco said Edgemont Road. Ms. Weiss asked Mrs. Franco if the people who own the house near the swimming pool have said anything to them about the deck and swimming pool; she said no, Mr. Neuer asked if the swing set is on brick pavers; Mr. Franco said no that it is on mulch,