September 22, 2011

Chairman Neuer made a motion to approve; Mr. Buechler seconded, The vote was as follows: Bullock: Yes Steinhart: Yes Gabry: Yes Sussman: Yes Chairman Neuer: Yes Weiss: Yes Quentzel: - Buechler: Yes 2. ZB-11-09/Slomack CARRIED FROM 7/14/11 Block: 112.01; Lot: 20; Zone: R-1 1 Long Brauch Way, Llewellyn Park “D” variance for height on newly constructed house EXHIBITS A-1 Colored grading plan A-2 Variance Report prepared by Nicholas J. Wunner dated 6/27/11 DISCUSSION Mz. Lance Slomack, applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board already knows what the applicant is requesting because the members read the application, Nicholas J. Wunner, engineer for the applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Wunner stated that he is a licensed engineer and planner in the State of New J ersey. He stated that he has testified in many towns before, as an expert in his field, but never in West Orange. Chairman Never accepted his credentials as a licensed engineer and professional planner. Mr. Wunner stated that Mr. Slomack is here applying for a “D” variance because the house they are building is 8’ too high. He said that only one part of the house is too high because the walk out basement is causing a low spot. Mr. Wunner stated that, in order to fix this, they would have to take out all of the windows on the bottom and that would leave an 8° drop off if they did. Mr. Wunner pointed to a site plan and Chairman Neuer asked that it be marked as Exhibit A-1. Mr. Wunner began to describe the details of the house and noted that the garage was not low because they would get water in it if it was. Mr. Wunner explained that he interpreted the ordinance height from the roof to the lowest elevation of the house which creates the variance. He stated that the rest of the house is maintained in compliance. Mr. Wunner went on to explain that part of the house slopes off and becomes a litthe low. Chairman Neuer asked if any elevation exceeds the 35’ and Mr. Wunner stated only on the east side; the basement windows cause it to exceed by 4°. 10