June 21, 2018

his professional background as a Professional Planner licensed in the State of New Jersey. Vice Chairman Neuer accepted Mr. McDonough as an expert in Professional Planning. Mr. McDonough stated that the applicant is proposing to install a handicap ramp which requires one front yard “c” variance. He detailed what is required for encroachment in the front yard per Township ordinance and stated that this application is a text book “c2” application. Mr. McDonough stated that the need for the ramp is lifesaving so that the applicant can have safe accessibility to his house. Mr. McDonough detailed the positive and negative criteria and stated that he believes that they have met the criteria with no detriment to the zone plan. There were no questions for Mr. McDonough from the Board Members, the Board Professionals or any members of the public. Vice Chairman Neuer opened the meeting for public comment. The following members of the public approached the podium, were sworn under oath and presented testimony: Pastor Doug Adams residing at 9 Westover Terrace Lee Saal residing at 47 Carteret Street Ronen Barak residing at 25 Mountain Drive Joanne DeSimone residing at 3 Edgewood Avenue Joe Krakoviak residing at Grand View Avenue Rosary Morelli residing on Ralph Road Ross Clark residing at 12 Saddle Ridge Drive, Lebanon, New Jersey Nancy Warshowsky residing at 45 Dogwood Road Samantha Klein residing at 43 Fitzrandolph Stephanie Roman, Ethan Roman’s mother Ms. Durkin summed up and stated that all words have been said and she asked the Board to grant the variance being requested. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that the Board is bound by legislation and, as the Zoning Board of Adjustment, they are here to adjust the zone requirements to specific pieces of property as may be required. He stated that the members of this board are citizens of this municipality who have a sworn duty to uphold the law and to apply it. Vice Chairman Neuer stated that this case has presented certain difficulties and, because of this, they sought assistance from experts which resulted in much better revised plans. Vice Chairman Neuer moved to approve the application with a condition that the ramp be removed at the time any person who is not wheelchair-bound no longer resides at the property.