February 16, 2023 Regular Meeting

2.) ZB-22-08/Flores (156 Main Street) (Carried from 12/15/2022) Block: 89; Lot: 21; Zone: B-1 156 Main Street Seeking variances for construction of a new two-family dwelling. PRESENTATION Mr. Frank Guagliardi, Esq entered on the record and gave brief synopsis from December 15, 2022 testimony. Ms. Genesis Carrera appeared on the record on behalf of the owner/applicant, Jose Flores, and was sworn under oath. He provided a little background on the applicant and what the intention is with the property. Ms. Carrera confirmed that Mr. Flores is her uncle and she has been managing the application on his behalf. She -stated that he is currently a West Orange resident who intends on building a two (2) floor residential structure. Ms. Carrera stated that he will reside on one (1) of the floors and rent out the other floor. NO BOARD QUESTIONS NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC ADVOCATE NO PUBLIC QUESTION PRESENTATION Mr. Paulo Dantas, AIA was sworn under oath and his credentials as the applicant’s architect were accepted. Mr. Dantas referenced from the previous submission: o Sheet A-1 with a 7-28-2022 revision date o Sheet A-2 Floor Plans o Sheet A-3 Front and Side Elevations Mr. Dantas stated that, about the size of the home, when they obtained the code and the egress path provided, it showed consistency with the dining and living rooms. He continued to testify further stating that the lot coverage takes place at thirty percent (30%). BOARD QUESTIONS Chairperson Neuer asked about the dimensions of the garage. Mr. Dantas said that it is 17 feet wide. Chairperson Neuer asked about the width of a car. Mr. Dantas said the width is approximately 55 inches- 6 feet. Chairperson Neuer asked if anyone would be testifying regarding traffic Mr. Dantas stated that there is no intent to testify about the traffic. Chairperson Neuer asked what the reason is behind this property not being a single family as opposed to the two (2) families being proposed. Mr. Dantas said that there is no reason other than applicant preference and the variances are still required.