November 20, 2014

Mr. Neuer stated that he recommends approval of the application subject to the applicant doing a full investigation that would satisfy this Board. He said that Mr. Wang will have to deliver a copy of the title insurance policy in effect and a copy of the original survey to Ms. Beirne and if it is an encroachment into the reservation and not Green Acres restrictions he must negotiate with the County to grant an easement or remove that portion of the driveway. Mr. Neuer said that if it is subject to Green Acres restrictions then he should remove the portion of the driveway that is encroaching. He said that he will recommend that the basement will not be used as a bedroom and the office on the second floor will not be used as a bedroom as conditions of the approval. Chairman Buechler stated that he will recommend as a condition of approval that once the house is constructed all of the materials on the exterior must match. Chairman Buechler instructed Mr. Wang to submit the title policy and survey to Ms. Beirne by December 2, 2014, Ms. Gabry stated that Mr. Wang should submit the survey from 1979 and the survey from 2011. Ms. Gabry seconded the motion made by Mr. Neuer to approve the application. The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Steinhart: - Gabry Yes Sussman: Yes Merklinger: - Weiss: Yes Neuer: Yes Chairman Buechler: Yes Quentzel: Yes 3, ZB-14-10/Franco Carried from 10/23/14 Block: 176.25; Lot: 10; Zone: R-4 24 Ferris Drive Seeking four (4) variances for installing an above ground swimming pool Hugo Franco approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Chairman Bucchler stated for the record that he was at Mr. Franco’s house the other day. He said that Mr. Franco already built the backyard retaining walls and the deck and is seeking approval after the fact. Chairman Buechler said that this Board cannot legally approve the application without the consent of the property owner, Dr. Blank, whose property part of the retaining wall is on. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Franco if he has a written agreement with Dr. Blank; he replied no, Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Franco if he made arrangements with his other neighbor regarding the deck; he replied no. 11