April 21, 2011

Mr. Sussman asked if there is a question of ownership of the lot. Alice Beirne stated that the tax assessor only mentions lot 5 but cross references lot 4 and S. Director Borg stated lot 4 needs a variance. Mr. Neuer stated that the application has to be “cleaned up” and will need a variance for lot 4; Lot 5 is acceptable but if you need egress to lot 4 then there is no application for that lot. Chairman Buechler said to adjourn until the applicant submits the second application .Mr. Neuer suggest that he withdraw the application. Director Borg said because the lot is in the name of a corporation, he will need an attorney because he is an LLC, Application will be carried over to 5/19/11 regular meeting. Mr. Patin signed a consent to continuance form. ZB-11-03/Gomes {Application Carried from 3/17/11) Block: 152.22; Lot: 1424.17; Zone: R-5 29 Kenz Terrace Seeking “C” variances to add a front covered portico, add a deck to the rear and a second floor addition EXHIBITS: A-1 Photos of homes in the neighborhood A-2 Sheet A-2, Elevations A-3 Sheet L-1, Landscape Plan Chairman Buechler asked the first witness to approach. Peter Cooper approached the podium and was sworn in. He stated he was the architect for this project. Chairman Buechler asked if he was licensed in the State of New Jersey and Mr. Cooper responded yes, Chairman Buechler accepted his credentials. Mr. Cooper went on to say that this involves 4 renovation which includes adding a front covered porch, proposed deck to the rear and side yard set back. Chairman Buechler stated if there are four bedrooms will there only be two bathrooms; one on the first floor and one on the second floor? Mr. Cooper stated there will be three bathrooms. Mr. Cooper went on to say how the house is a small cottage in a neighborhood where the trend is for larger houses and showed photos of the homes in Exhibit A-1, Chairman Buechler asked if the lot sizes were the same size as the applicant and Mr. Cooper pointed out house #28 in photo #3 is the same size. Mr. Cooper said their lot size is substantially undersized and any addition would protrude into their setbacks. Mr. Cooper pointed out the elevations on exhibit 2. He explained how the house needed a profile change and went on to describe the architectural details of the proposed new profile, He stated that the house is an attractive addition and asset to the

2. He explained how the house needed a profile change and went on to describe the architectural details of the proposed new profile, He stated that the house is an attractive addition and asset to the neighborhood. Chairman Buechler asked if there were any questions. Mr. Ricci asked what kind of siding they will be using and Mr. Cooper stated vinyl.