August 17, 2017

Ms. Berkenwald asked Ms. Facey if he measured the height of the doorway; he said yes; Mr. Facey said that he used a tape measure to measure from top to bottom and the height of the doorway was 6’5”. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Facey if he measured the inside of the room; he said no. Mr. Facey said he just measured the outside and the width of the patio door was 5’ wide. Ms. Berkenwald stated that she has no further witnesses. Mr. Kantowitz approached and called his first witness. Peter Steck approached the podium and was sworn under oath. Mr. Steck detailed his educational and professional background as a professional planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. Steck as an expert in professional planning. Mr. Kantowitz asked Mr. Steck if, in his opinion, hardship was demonstrated in any of the testimony provided by the applicant and their professionals; he said no. Mr. Steck provided a handout of photographs along with an aerial view of the site and survey of the property which was marked as Exhibit O-1 for identification. Mr. Steck referred to Exhibit O-1 and stated that the flood light mounted at the rear of the property and the vehicles lights have an impact on the Stiles property. Chairman Neuer stated that lights are not part of this application. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Steck if the flood lights were there when the applicants purchased the house; he said he did not know. Mr. Steck stated that the house was conforming at one time. He referred to the paved area in the rear of the house and stated that if a car was in the garage, there would be plenty of room to maneuver a car without backing out of the driveway. Mr. Steck stated that the stones in the rear may be impervious coverage; Mr. Grygiel stated that stone like that does not constitute impervious coverage. Vice Chairman Buechler asked Mr. Steck if the applicant puts the garage back are they required to use it; he said no. Vice Chairman Buechler stated that if the applicant puts the garage back and they are not required to use it then nothing will change. Mr. Steck stated that garages have multiple purposes and could also be used for storage and not for cars only. 11