March 16, 2017

Chairman Neuer stated that this application will be carried over to the May 18, 2017 meeting, subject to Mr. Kantowitz’s availability or to the June 15, 2017 meeting. Ms. Beirne stated for the record that the notice did not state what type of variance was required for this application but, in her opinion, it is sufficient. Mr. Kantowitz stated that the notice should state what variance is required. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Brown to notice for the May 18, 2017 meeting. 3. ZB-16-14/Sumrak Carried from 2/16/17 Block: 159.09; Lot: 33.03; Zone: OB-1 421 Northfield Avenue “c” variance to install a 6” privacy fence in the front of the property Joshua Sumrak, applicant, approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Ms. Beirne stated that the date on the notice was 2016 and asked Mr. Sumrak if he wanted to amend the notice to read 2017; he replied yes. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Sumrak that his neighbor, Sandra Mukete, is one of his clients, He said that she never talked to him about this application and asked Mr. Sumrak if he wanted him to step down; he replied no. Mr. Sumrak detailed his application stating that he considers the front of his house the back of his house because of the unique location of his property. He said that he started putting up a fence unaware that he needed a permit. Mr. Sumrak said that they installed a six (6) foot fence in the front of the house because there is a dangerous drop at the front of the property and it would be for safety reasons. Mr. Sussman stated that the survey shows an easement and asked Mr. Sumrak what it was; he said that he thinks the easement is if the town needs to do maintenance there but he is not sure. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Sumrak if any of the neighbors said they were opposed; he said no. There were no further questions for Mr. Sumrak. There were no members of the public present for public comment. 14