March 20, 2025, Regular Meeting

design changes in order to preserve trees with status calls consistently but additional time is required to work further on this and requested an adjournment with preservation of notice to the April 17, 2025, Regular Meeting for a status update/report and verdict to continue with the objector’s testimony or not. Chairperson Neuer stated his appreciation in all persons’ efforts and announced that application ZB-24-06 Public Service Electric and Gas Company is carried to the April 17, 2025, Regular Meeting with preservation of notice. EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:18 PM-8:45 PM) Upon return to the Regular Meeting, Chairperson Neuer had a roll call done and then confirmed the presence of a quorum. SWEARING IN Township Professionals Mr. Erik DeLine (Consulting Planner), Mr. John Hess (Consulting Engineer), and Mr. Nathan Foote (Consulting Planner) were sworn under oath. APPLICATIONS 1.)ZB-23-11 DeOliveira/ 31 Bradford (Carried from 12/19/2024) 31 Bradford Avenue Block: 55.06; Lot: 1.01; Zone: R-5S 31 Bradford Avenue ean Application seeking “c” variance approvals for retaining walls and fences PRESENTATION - Mr. John Dell’Italia, Esq. entered the record on behalf of applicant, Jose DeOliveira. - Mr. DeOliveira shared screen, displayed, and explained the following pictures which were marked for identification:. o Exhibit Al- pictures of the previous wall (All pictures were taken by Mr. DeOliveira approximately at end of Winter of 2021) Exhibit A2 — Southeast Wall Elevations (Sheet C-03 — Dated 5/14/2023) Exhibit A3— Survey showing retaining wall in place (Dated) Exhibit A4- Retaining Wall Easement (Dated 6-10-2024) Exhibit A5- General Notes/Block Retaining Wall with Geogrid (Sheet C-02 — Dated 5/14/2023) o Exhibit A6 — Description of Easement o Exhibit A7 - Pictures of the rear of the house existing on the Northfield Avenue side, and the drainage side o Exhibit A8 — Pictures of the site after construction of the wall. - Chairperson Neuer asked for confirmation of what variances this application is applying for Cl or C2? Mr, Dell’ Italia said that he believes that this application is under the “hardship” criteria and cofnrimed that a Planner will not be testifying in regards to this application. - Mr. DeOliveira testified that there have been no issues with drainage after the installation of the wall and easement retaining wall under the fence. BOARD QUESTIONS -

egards to this application. - Mr. DeOliveira testified that there have been no issues with drainage after the installation of the wall and easement retaining wall under the fence. BOARD QUESTIONS - Chairperson Neuer asked if the Zoning Code was reviewed. Mr. DeOliveira said no because he replaced the existing wall but wanted to create something to compete with the elements.