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Minutes · May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020

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Chairman Neuer stated that there were some concerns in Mr. Grygiel’s report; he said that there are no dimensions of the area on the plans he submitted and that he may need another variance for impervious:coverage. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Odegov if he is going to use the existing garage; he said no because it is too small and he will use it for storage. Chairman Neuer stated that he had asked the Township Zoning Official to make.an-inspection and that the house has four (4) bedrooms. He said that the number of bedrooms inthe home determines how many parking spaces are required and that he is required to have three (3) parking spaces. Chairman Neuer informed Mr. Odegov that he is going to have to park in the garage. Chairman Neuer stated that the Board has to see the exact dimensions on the survey in order to determine if another variance for the impervious coverage is needed. Mr. Grygiel stated that without a plan showing the dimensions, he believes that the impervious coverage exceeds 30%; he said this is why calculations are required. Mr. Eben stated that the street does have other homes with extended driveways and he’thinks that he would also have to build another retaining wall and not just pave the driveway. Mr. Eben stated that he also wants to know exactly how many feet from the property line he is proposing to expand the driveway. Mr. Odegov stated that his property is level'and he doés not need to build another retaining wall: Chairman Neuer advised Mr. Odegov that he is going to have to hire either an engineer or a professional planner to properly lay out a plan that includes specific dimensions. Chairman Neuer stated that what was submitted with the application was nota satisfactory-site plan. Ms. Weiss asked Mr. Odegov if he spoke to any of his neighbors about his proposal; he said no he only sent notices. Mr. Quentzel asked Mr. Odegov if he could use pavers in order to cut down on the impervious coverage; Mr. Odegov said he was going to use concrete. Chairman Neuer stated that the sketch submitted with the application does not have any dimensions and asked Mr. Odegov if he could submit a more detailed plan; he said yes. Chairman Neuer asked Mr. Odegov if he would like to amend his application and include the variance for the front yard impervious coverage; he said yes.

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