December 16, 2021 Regular Meeting

Motion: I. Schwarzbaum Second: A. Weiss APPROVED Eben: - Straker:(Alt. 4) - Quentzel: (Alt. 1): Y Sussman: (Alt. 3) Y Redwine: Y Weiss: Y Ricci: Y Chairman Neuer: : Schwarzbaum: Y Steinhart: Y Yes: _ | 2. ZB 21-19 Alleyne/7 Deerfield Drive (Carried from 11/18/2021) 7 Deerfield Drive Block 151.03; Lots 17; Zone R6 Applicant requests C1 variance with exceptional situation to expand living space into the garage area. Presentation © Mr. Khalfani Alleyne, Applicant entered the record and was sworn under oath. The Architect and Contractor that Mr. Alleyne has as expert witnesses are not present at this meeting. Mr. Alleyne testified saying that his family is outgrowing their 1,248 square foot (four bedroom) single family home. This application is to make better use of the space in between garage and extend to the living room. They have a one car garage presently with two vehicles on the premises and since they cannot park both in there, would like to make better use of that space by expanding the living area. There no plans to extend the footprint of the property. Chairman Neuer said that Mr. Alleyne has to provide the criteria for an application of this nature and has a few obstacles to overcome in regards to the Municipal Land Use Law. The Zoning Code prohibits elimination of garages. Further because of having a four (4) bedroom home, there would be a need for four parking spaces anyways. If garage is turned into a living space, considering the length of the driveway, that requirement might not be able to be accommodated at all. While the desire to create more living space is understandable, it does not constitute the justification for a deviation from the Ordinance. Especially since there is still room according to the survey submitted to fulfill this result in the back of the house. This would be without a rear yard setback variance. e Mr. Alleyne said that at the previous meeting (November 18, 2021 Regular Meeting) one of his professionals (Contractor) was present. But unfortunately application ZB 21-19 was not heard and he was unavailable for the December 16,