Planning Review Memo ZB 23 01 Williams revised November 2 2023

TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE 66 MAIN STREET, WEST ORANGE, N.J. 07052 Department of Planning and Development Tel: (973) 325-4108 SUSAN McCARTNEY Fax: (973) 325-6359 Mayor Email: zoningboard@westorange.org TO: Zoning Board Members FROM: Paul Grygiel, AICP, PP, Township Planner DATE: January 19, 2023 – revised November 2, 2023 RE: ZB-23-01/Williams Block: 76; Lot: 6; Zone: R-4 6 Merrywood Drive Seeking “c” variances for expansion of existing garage and house The applicant has submitted revised plans. This memorandum supplements my updated review memorandum dated January 19, 2023. New information is denoted in bold, deletions are shown in strikethrough. INTRODUCTION/LAND USE The applicant is requesting approval for a front yard variance to exacerbate an existing front yard deficiency to a private street and increase noncompliant lot coverage to construct an addition to an existing home. The property is irregular in shape, with street frontage on two sides as it is on a curve of Merrywood Drive. The lot area is 19,173 square feet (0.44 acres), which includes land within Merrywood Drive as the lot line extends into the street to the centerline or further. There is an in-ground pool and large paver patio in the rear yard of the property. The subject property is located in an area primarily developed with single-family residences. A multifamily residential development is also located in the vicinity to the south. Photos of the subject property are attached. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org 1