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Minutes · Apr 16, 2026

April 16, 2026, Regular Meeting

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e William Figdor, ATA entered the record as an expert in the field of Architecture on behalf of the applicant. His credentials were accepted, and he confirmed receipt of both memos from the Consultant Planner (dated - January 15, 2026 ) and Municipal Engineer (dated — January 15, 2026). e Mr. Figdor testified that they are reducing the size of the deck and balancing the look of the doors and windows in the rear. The roof line will match the existing. He testifie Mr Fi area 0 leader: indicat also ag e Some cathedi by the require e JL&M on the d that all other bulk requirements are met. gdor confirmed that a note will be added to the plans stating that any disturbed the yard will be restored with landscaping. He will also add the location roof and down spouts to the plans. He will add a note that no soil moving is needed, e the limit of disturbance on the plan and add signature blocks. The Applicant 3reed to provide an as-built plan when complete. components that Mr. Figdor mentioned this application site are having ral ceilings, rear yard setback, and a rear tree to remain so as not to be hindered deck. It is a nonconforming use, and rear yard setbacks are the only variances -d/requested. . Pullman confirmed that they will be adding plantings and preserving the trees site. ¢ Chairperson Neuer requested that the plan revisions be made and provided to the Board. He further advised that a memorializing resolution will not be voted on until the revised plans e Chairpi ie provided and reviewed. erson Neuer said that all agreed to revisions and the amendment to the application in order to have the Resolution be adopted need to be in the possession of the Bo: ard Secretary ten (10) days prior to the May 28, 2026, Regular Meeting (May 18, 2026). BOARD QUESTIONS I. Schwarzbaum asked for confirmation that this project is an improvement to the property. Mr. Figdor said yes. PROF! ESSIONALS QUESTIONS No questions from C. Dochney. Z. Carballo said in response that steep slope calculations are needed and asked for confirmation of the land being flat. In response to questions from the Township Engineer, he testified that, although he is not an engineer, it is easy to observe that the lot is vi ry flat and there are no slope issues. He agreed to add a note that states there sturbance to steep slopes. He also testified that there is a large tree in

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, it is easy to observe that the lot is vi ry flat and there are no slope issues. He agreed to add a note that states there sturbance to steep slopes. He also testified that there is a large tree in the back ill remain, and no trees will be removed. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS NO PUBLIC COMMENT ONS: The Applicant shall comply with the comments in the Board’s Engineering Review dated January 15, 2026 and the comments in the Board Planners Report dated January 15, 2026 and the conditions agreed to at the hearing, to the extent not otherwise stated herein; including (a) any disturbed area of the yard will be restored with landscaping, and (b) an as-built plan will be provided to the Township when construction is complete.

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