October 23, 2014

There was discussion that the retaining wall built by Mr. Franco encroaches onto Dr, Blank’s property without permission. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Franco if he took down any other trees with the construction; he replied no. Mr. Grygiel stated that a resident is allowed to take down three irees per year but they have to file a notice with the Township when removing a tree. He said that the applicant should have filed a notice with the Township about the removal of the tree. Mr. Neuer asked Mr. Franco what the status of the violation was and if they went to court; he said court dismissed the charges because they had to come before the Zoning Board. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Franco if the charges were dismissed or was it adjourned until they came before the Zoning Board; he said it was adjourned. Chairman Buechler said that the Board is going to allow the neighbors to make statements at this meeting. He recommended that a few of the Board Members go look at the property and see if the swimming pool deck can be moved so that it is not up against the property line. He said to check the walls, the fences and the PVC piping. Chairman Buechler said that they will carry this application over to the regular Zoning Board mecting on 11/20/14 and that no further notice will be necessary. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any comments. Ramsey Abdallah approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Abdallah said that the applicant should have found out if they needed permits to do the work if they were not sure. He said that his parents chose that neighborhood to live in and that they want their privacy. Mr. Abdallah said do not build something first and ask permission later. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Abdallah if the swimming pool deck is the problem and do they want it moved; he said that their major concern is their privacy because if someone is standing on the deck they can see right into their yard. Mr. Abdallah said that they are also concerned about it affecting the sale of their property in the future with the deck being so close to the property line. Chairman Buechler said that the Board cannot answer the question about the deck affecting the sale of their property; he said that the Board balances the situation the best they can and do what they feel is best. Chairman Bucchler stated that if the swimming pool deck was

deck affecting the sale of their property; he said that the Board balances the situation the best they can and do what they feel is best. Chairman Bucchler stated that if the swimming pool deck was moved to the other side of the swimming pool, it would be 20’ off of the property line but the swimming pool would still be there. He asked Mr. Abdallah if they want the applicant to relocate the swimming pool too. Mr. Abdallah said that they do not want to harm the applicant or destroy what they built with an additional cost to them. He said that if the swimming pool deck was moved to the other side, it 7