ZBA Application Package 92922

Several purposes of zoning are promoted, pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). a). The promotion of public health, safety, morals and general welfare. Additional rental apartments will contribute to the viability of the local neighborhood businesses. b). To secure safety from fire, flood, panic and other natural and manmade disasters. New construction will require a fire sprinkler system for tenant safety. c). To provide adequate light, air and open space. Addition will occupy the area between the two existing buildings, while retaining the access driveway and open space to the rear. e). To promote the establishment of appropriate population densities and concentrations that will contribute to the well-being of persons and neighborhoods. i). To promote a desirable visual environment through creative development techniques. Positioning the addition along the existing front prevailing setback, as well as the similar height, will maintain the existing character of the area. NEGATIVE CRITERIA Relief can be granted with respect to the negative criteria, as follows: 1. Without substantial detriment to the public good. The addition will be in character with the area with respect to its use, including the prevailing setback and the building height. The additional residential tenants will contribute to the viability of local businesses. i) Without substantially impairing the intent and purpose of the zone plan and zoning ordinance. The addition is in character with the residential uses along Ashland Avenue. Permitted Industrial uses would not be suitable for the subject property or be in character with the existing residential pattern along Ashland Avenue. PARKING As indicated in the photographs, a paved area exists on the right side and rear of the subject property. Existing parking spaces are not delineated. Pursuant to Section 25-12.2, fifteen (15) parking spaces are required. The application proposes nine (9) parking spaces, including one (1) van-accessible parking space. ‘The parking area will provide one parking space per residential apartment. 3 of 5