January 15 2015

APPLICATION(S) 1. ZB-14-10/Franco Carried over from 11/20/14 Block: 176.25; Lot: 10; Zone: R-4 24 Ferris Drive Seeking four (4) variances for installing an above ground swimming pool Emilia Franco approached the podium. Chairman Buechler stated that Ms. Franco was present with her husband at the November 20, 2015 Zoning Board meeting and had asked for a further adjournment. Chairman Buecher asked if Councel for Dr. Blank was present in the room; no one responded. Chairman Buechler asked Ms. Franco if any written agreements were made with Dr. Blank and Mr. Abdallah since the last meeting; she replied no. Ms. Franco stated that her husband had to go away on a business trip and could not be at this meeting. She said that agreements were made verbally between them and Dr. Blank and Mr. Abdallah, Ms. Franco said that Dr. Blank still wanted to talk to his attorney and that no written agreements were made yet. Chairman Buechler asked if any members of the public were present for the Franco application; there were none. Chairman Buechler stated that this application will be adjourned to the next regular Zoning Board meeting held on February19, 2015. He advised Ms. Franco that if Dr. Blank does not sign the agreement by that time, the application will be denied because the Board could not approve an application built on an adjoining property owner’s land without written consent and the Municipal Court can handle it. Chairman Buechler stated that this will be the last adjournment and it will go back to the Municipal Court. Chairman Buechler advised Ms. Franco that she must provide notice to her neighbors, Mr. Abdallah and Dr. Blank, that this will be adjourned until February 19, 2015. Chairman Buechler stated that other than providing notice to Mr. Abdallah and Dr. Blank, no other notice will be required. 2. ZB-14-08/Sai Hira Ram Trust, Inc. Carried over from 11/20/14 Block: 177.02; Lots: 15.01 & 16; Zone: R-4 23-27 Laurel Avenue Seeking “D” and several “C” variances for converting two properties to use as a house of worship and related uses