August 18, 2016

Mr. Quentzel asked Ms. Lando if they have a copy of the building permit that was issued to them with them; she replied no. Ms. Lando stated that they did not think it was a big deal because they thought it was just the window that was encroaching but it was not the window, it was the footprint. Ms. Weiss asked Ms. Lando if any of her neighbors are at this meeting; she replied no she did not see any of her neighbors. Chairman Neuer stated for the record that Exhibit A-1 clearly shows the setback line and the building encroaching into the setback and that the building department missed it. Chairman Neuer recommended that the Board look at this as if the building was not built yet and would the Board approve the one foot deviation if it came in as a brand new application. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Lando how far they were with construction and if the walls been closed in yet; he said that the framing, the footing, the electrical and plumbing are done. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Lando if the electrical and plumbing is closed in; he replied no. Mr. Sussman asked Ms. Lando if this is entirely new construction of thehouse or an addition; she said it is a fairly significant addition. Chairman Neuer asked Ms. Lando what their reasons would be for asking the Board to approve the variance and why they need the building to extend out that far; she said that when they changed the garage from a one car garage to a two car garage they had to change the direction of the dining room and there was not enough space in the house for it. Ms. Lando said that they thought that it was just the window that would be encroaching. Mr. Lando stated that there are other houses on the block that extend further into the front yard setback than what they are proposing.