October 15, 2020

Mr. Grygiel referred to his review memo dated 9/10/2020 and stated that the application requires approval for a single variance for the location of the fence; he said any rear yard fronting a street is treated as a front yard. Mr. Meseha stated that the fence and landscaping will be consistent with the neighborhood. There were no members of the public that had any questions for Mr. Meseha. There were no comments from any members of the public. Chairman Neuer closed the public portion of the hearing. Chairman Neuer stated that this is one of the better applications before this Board. He said that the application satisfied the positive and negative criteria and urged the other Board Members to approve. Chairman Neuer made a motion to approve the application with no conditions and Mr. Schwarzbaum seconded the motion. The vote was as follows: Eben: Yes Steinhart: Yes Gabry: Yes Straker: - Quentzel: Recused Sussman: Yes Redwine: Yes Weiss: - Schwarzbaum: Yes Chairman Neuer: Yes 3. ZB-20-05/Keith and Mary Beth Russell Carried from 8/20/2020 Block: 164.08; Lot: 18; Zone: R-4 20 Oak Crest Road Seeking “b” interpretations and “c” variance approval for a residential property Steven Tombalakian, attorney for the applicant, and the applicant, Keith and Mary Beth Russell, joined the virtual meeting and detailed the application Mr. Tombalakian stated that his clients, Keith and Mary Beth Russell, received a property maintenance violation from the Township inspector, Mr. Ordonez in March, 2019. Mr. Tombalakian stated that his client appeared in the Municipal court in January, 2020 and resolved some of the property maintenance issues but there are still zoning issues on the property. He said a variance for lot coverage is required according to Ms. Adams, Township’s Zoning Official.