August 15, 2019

pipe to determine the condition of it; he said yes. Chairman Neuer noted the time and stated that this application will be carried over to the next meeting to be held on September 19, 2019 and no further notice will be necessary. Chairman Neuer called for a recess at 9:30 pm. Chairman Neuer resumed the meeting at 9:37 pm. 2. ZB-19-01/Marsella Block: 44.02; Lot: 76; Zone: R-5 130 Walker Road Seeking two (2) ‘c” variances for side and rear setbacks to replace an existing deck with a pergola. EXHIBITS A-1— Aerial view of the site — Sheet A-4 dated 5/1/19 A-2 — Colorized Survey of Property/Neighbors Property/Floor Plan A-3 - Proposed deck & covered porch drawings — Sheet A-2 dated 5/1/19 A-4 — Proposed deck & covered porch renderings — Sheet A-3 dated 5/1/19 Brian Marsella, applicant, approached the podium along with his architect, Tiina Vaka; both were sworn under oath. Ms. Vaka detailed her educational and professional background as a Professional Architect licensed in the State of New Jersey. Chairman Neuer accepted Ms. Vaka as an expert in architecture. Ms. Vaka stated that the applicant is seeking a side and rear yard variance to replace an existing deck with a pergola. Ms. Vaka presented Sheet A-4 of an overview of the neighborhood, dated 5/1/19, that was marked as Exhibit A-1 for identification and detailed it. Ms. Vaka presented a colored survey of the applicant’s property and the neighbor’s property that was marked as Exhibit A-2 for identification and detailed it. Ms. Vaka presented Sheet A-2 of a large scale of the site showing a drawing of the proposed deck and covered porch, dated 5/1/19, that was marked as Exhibit A-3 for identification and detailed it. Ms. Vaka presented Sheet A-3 showing colored renderings of the proposed covered deck, dated 5/1/19, that was marked as Exhibit A-4 for identification and detailed it. Mr. Marsella stated that they will be replacing the existing fence with a six (6) foot high PVC fence. Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Marsella that he will have to apply for a fence permit. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Marsella if the forty-four (44”) foot tree in the yard is being