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Minutes · Jul 16, 2015

July 16, 2015

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Mr. Petry stated that this use will use less parking then the previous use and that the House of Worship functions without any intrusion in this neighborhood. Vice Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:30 pm. Vice Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:40 pm. Mr. Williams referred to the Omland Engineering memo dated 4/27/15 and asked Mr. Keller if he was satisfied with Mr. Petry’s responses. Mr. Keller referred to #4 of his memo and stated that the parking calculations were incorrect; the parking requirement should be for 66 parking spaces and not 63 parking spaces; Mr. Petry said he accepts that change. Mr. Keller referred to #5 of his memo and suggested that they provide an 8’ wide access isle to conform to current ADP requirement. He said that if they do that, they will lose one regular parking space. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams will the applicant agree to this; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Williams if the applicant will pave where there are pot holes; he said if approval is granted they will fill in the pot holes. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that, as a condition of approval, the pot holes must be filled and seal coated thirty (30) days after the adoption of the resolution Mr, Keller stated that the recorded easement has a condition to make repairs to the shared driveway and seek payment from the owner. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Williams if any signage is being proposed; he said not at this time. There were no further questions for Mr. Petry from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no members of the public that had any questions for Mr. Petry. Mr. Williams stated that he can call the Rabbi to testify if any Board Member had any questions for him. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any member of the Board wanted to question the Rabbi; no Board Member wanted to question the Rabbi. Vice Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any comments; there were none. Vice Chairman Neuer closed the public hearing and asked for a motion. 10

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Ms. Weiss made a motion to approve with the following conditions: e Provide an 8’ wide access aisle handicap space e Repair all of the pot holes e All conditions from prior resolution ZB-06-01 to be incorporated into the resolution e Menorah to be removed because 395 Pleasant Valley Way is no longer used for religious purposes e Storage area to be marked on Sheet P-1 of the final plans Mr. Quentzel seconded the motion to approve. The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Schwarzbaum: Yes Gabry: - Steinhart: Yes D. Nash: Yes Sussman: Yes Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairman Buechler: Recused Mr. Williams requested that the resolution be adopted at this meeting because the applicant’s current lease is up on August 1, 2015. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that this hearing will adjourn until 10:30 pm so that the resolution can be adopted at this meeting. Vice Chairman Neuer resumed the hearing at 10:14 pm. The Board Members read the resolution that Mr. Williams prepared and Ms. Beirne dictated what she added to the resolution. Ms. Beirne read the findings from the Board Members and Vice Chairman Neuer and Mr. Sussman’s comments. Vice Chairman Neuer made a motion to adopt the resolution; Mr. Quentzel seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Schwarzbaum: Yes Gabry: - Steinhart: Yes D. Nash: Yes Sussman: Yes Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairman Buechler: Recused 11

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4, ZB-15-07/Wakeman Block: 164.02; Lot: 36; Zone: R-4 56 Oak Crest Road “C” variance for widening an existing driveway Gregory and Clarissa Wakeman, applicants, approached the podium and were sworn under oath. Mr. Wakeman stated that they have a very old driveway and they would like to widen it so that they can accommodate another vehicle. He said that they are requesting a side yard variance. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that they are required to have a 5’ side yard setback and they currently have almost 12’. He said when the driveway is widened it will be a 3’ setback. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Wakeman if the driveway will have a curve; he replied no. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Wakeman if he received a copy of Mr. Grygiel’s report; he replied yes. Mr. Wakeman stated that there are no other paved areas on the site and they are not proposing any additional landscaping. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if he was satisfied with this; he said yes. There were no further questions for Mr. and Mrs. Wakeman from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. There were no members of the public that had any questions for Mr. or Mrs. Wakeman. There were no members of the public that had any comments. Vice Chairman Neuer declared the public hearing closed. Vice Chairman Neuer asked for a motion. Mrs. Weiss made a motion to approve the application; Mr. Steinhart seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Schwarzbaum: Yes Gabry: - Steinhart: Yes D. Nash: Yes Sussman: Yes Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairman Buechler: - 12

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5. ZB-15-09/Gurunathan 8 Knollwood Drive Block: 161.06; Lot: 23; Zone: R-4 “C” variance to construct an enclosed patio AKA a sunroom in the rear of the house. Chenthil Gurunathan, applicant, and Dominick Wronko, a representative of Tri-State Building Specialists, approached the podium and were sworn under oath. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Wronko if he has a license; he replied yes. Mr. Gurunthan stated that he is proposing to construct an enclosed sun room at the rear of his home. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Gurunthan if he received a memo from Mr. Grygiel; he replied yes. Vice Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Grygiel if he is satisfied with the current screening in the rear of the property; he replied yes. Mr. Grygiel asked Mr. Gurunthan if he is proposing any changes to the existing patio; he replied no. Mrs. Weiss asked Mr. Gurunthan if his neighbors in the back yard had any objection to what he is proposing; he replied no. Mr. Sussman stated that he lives at 18 Knollwood Drive and asked Mr. Gurunthan if the sun room will be at grade level; he said it will be lower than the roof line. There were no further questions for Mr. Gurunthan from the Board Members of the Board Professionals. There were no questions for Mr. Gurunthan from members of the public. There were no comments from members of the public. Vice Chairman Neuer declared the public hearing closed and asked for a motion. Mr. Sussman made a motion to approve the application. Mr. Schwartzbaum seconded the motion. 13

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The vote was as follows: Bullock: - Schwarzbaum: Yes Gabry: - Steinhart: Yes D. Nash: Yes Sussman: Yes Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: Yes Chairman Buechler: - The meeting was adjourned by Vice Chairman Neuer at 10:29 pm. Adopted: August 20. 2015 a Rose DeSena Zoning Board Secretary 14

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