December 18, 2014

her children are playing in that room. Ms. Brice said that they want to extend the existing sun room on the first floor and make that the master bedroom. Mr. Lopez detailed his professional background as a licensed architect in the State of New Jersey. He said that he has appeared before many Boards before and that this is the first time he is before this Board. Chairman Buechler accepted Mr. Lopez as an expert in architecture. Mr. Lopez stated that this is a non-conforming site. He said that the front and back yards will be violated with the construction of the master suite addition being proposed. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Lopez if they are proposing a bathroom in the bedroom because he is referring to it as a master suite; he replied no. Mr. Lopez said they are not proposing an additional bathroom. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Lopez if the addition will only be for one room; he replied yes. Mr. Lopez presented a Google sketch of the existing house and the proposed addition. Chairman Buechler asked to have the animated sketch dated 9/16/14 marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification. Mr. Lopez referred to Exhibit A-1 and detailed what is existing and what is being proposed for the master bedroom addition. Chairman Bucchler asked Mr. Lopez if there is a bathroom on the main level; he replied yes. Mr. Lopez said that the bathroom is between the kitchen and the existing bedroom on the main level. Mr. Lopez detailed the exterior and said that the siding on the addition will match the existing siding on the house. Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Lopez if the applicant will be using a licensed contractor to do the work; he replied yes. Mr. Neuer referred to Mr. Grygiel’s report and asked Mr. Lopez of the existing exterior door on the existing sun room will remain; he replied yes. There were no further questions for Ms. Brice or Mr. Lopez from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any questions for Ms. Brice or Mr. Lopez; there were none. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public had any comments; there were none.