March 16, 2017

Louis Zamora stated that his father, Victor Zamora, is the applicant and he will be speaking on behalf of his father because of a language barrier. Louis Zamora stated that his father is seeking approval for rear and side setbacks for an addition that he built on the house. Louis Zamora detailed his culture and stated that they have a very large family. He said that the house was lacking a large family room where his large family could gather so his father expanded the existing living room and made it a large family room. Louis Zamora said that their architect and surveyor will be testifying at this meeting and he called his first witness. Patryk Hirsz approached the podium and was sworn under oath. He detailed his educational and professional background as an architect licensed in the State of New Jersey and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and said that he has worked on similar projects Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Hirsz if his licenses were current; he replied yes, Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Hirsz as an expert in architecture. Mr. Hirsz presented a color photo of the addition that was marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification, Vice Chairman Buechler asked if the addition was built to Mr. Hirsz specifications; Mr. Hirsz replied no. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Hirsz if an architect can testify to the structure; he replied yes. Mr. Hirsz stated that he could not see the existing footings under the addition or examine them to determine if proper footings were installed so he is proposing that new footings be put in. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Hirsz how new footings can be put in; he said that they will put new footings in between the existing footings. Mr. Hirsz stated that the addition was constructed over an existing deck that was an older structure. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Hirsz if he examined the addition; he said yes and the applicant will correct all of the deficiencies.