July 21, 2016

Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Roma if the fence on top of the retaining wall is an aluminum fence; he replied yes. Mr. Roma said that it is not a privacy fence. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Roma if new leaders have to be installed for the proposed seepage pit in the back of the property; he said that they will install new pipe under the leaders that go to the seepage pit. Ms. Gabry asked Mr. Roma if the blocks on the retaining wall are secure; he said yes. Mr. Roma said that they are interlocking blocks and explained how the wall will be reinforced. Mr. Keller stated that the retaining wall will require a building permit to ensure that it is secure. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Roma how they are getting the fill; he said they are bringing it in. Mr. Schwarzbaum asked Mr. Roma if the back of the property will be totally flat now; he replied no. He said that there will be an approximate 5% slope after construction. Mr. Sussman asked Mr. Roma if the pavers for the walkway along the southerly side of the property line are over the applicant’s property line; he replied yes. Chairman Neuer stated that the pavers that are over the property line is de minimus and an easement is not required for that. There were no further questions from the Board Members or the Board Professionals. Chairman Neuer asked if any members of the public had any questions for Mr. Roma. Dorothy Butler approached the podium and stated that her mother lives at 88 Lawrence Avenue. Ms. Butler asked Mr. Roma if any portion of the ground was included in the 9” height of the wall; he replied no.