February 19, 2015

Vice Chairman Neuer instructed the Board Secretary to let the Township’s Zoning Official know the results of this application. He said that the applicant testified that this matter was referred to the Municipal Court but there is nothing pending in the court. 2. ZB-14-14/Carter Block: 96; Lot: 3; Zone: R-1 34 Oak Bend Road Two “C” variances for the rear yard setback and impervious coverage for the Construction of an in-ground swimming pool, patio and pergola. Michael and Bonnie Carter, applicants, approached the podium and were sworn under oath. Charles DiLorenzo, Engineer for the applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. DiLorenzo detailed his educational and professional background as a Professional Engineer and a Professional Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey and said that he will be testifying as an expert in Engineering and Planning. Vice Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. DiLorenzo as an expert in professional engineering and planning. Mr. DiLorenzo stated that he is also a licensed surveyor and will be testifying as a surveyor. Mr. DiLorenzo detailed the application stating that the applicant is proposing to install an in- ground swimming pool in the rear of their property. He said he noticed a discrepancy in the survey that was submitted with the application after he surveyed the property. Mr. DiLorezo said the applicant’s property extends to the middle of Oak Bend Road and the street was calculated into the impervious coverage. He said that he deducted the impervious coverage on Oak Bend Road and a variance for impervious coverage will not be required. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if pavers are impervious under the Municipal code; he said that space between the pavers does allow some pervious. Mr. Grygiel stated that the center of the road on Oak Bend Road will not be included in the impervious coverage. He said that Oak Bend Road is a private road. Mr. DiLorenzo continued his testimony and detailed the aesthetics of the property after the swimming pool is built. He said that “c” variances are required and that there will be no negative impact on the neighbor’s property. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. DiLorenzo if there is access to the property from Tulip Avenue; he replied yes. Mr. DiLorenzo said that the main access to the property is from Oak Bend Road.