Montclair Stables Listing of Variances for Application

The variances are listed below: Pre-Existing Variances §25-7.1 R-1 Zone Minimum Front Yard Setback – 40 ft. required Barn to Woodland Avenue 29.32 ft. (existing) Barn to Nicholas Avenue 41.38 ft. (existing) Arena to Woodland Avenue 29.33 ft. (existing) Arena to Nicholas Avenue 9.93 ft. (existing) Maximum Building Coverage - 20% maximum allowable Currently 25.38%, Proposed 24.73% (lessen prior nonconformity) Maximum Lot Coverage – 30% maximum allowable Currently 40.28%, Proposed 36.00% (lessen prior nonconformity) New Variances Fence, §25-8.4b – opaque fence, 6 foot high in front yard at northeast corner Number of Parking Spaces – no applicable ordinance on the number of spaces or size required for this type of use (Private Riding and Training Facility) Proposed 9 full sized stalls and 2 ADA accessible stalls Number of Loading Spaces – no applicable ordinance on the number of spaces or size required for this type of use (Private Riding and Training Facility) All deliveries and removals shall be via the Nicholas Avenue Driveway The Board has the power to grant c(2) or so-called “benefits v. burdens” variances from the zoning ordinance regulations where the purposes of the MLUL would be advanced by a deviation from the requirements and the benefits of the deviation substantially outweigh any detriment. The negative criteria must also be satisfied. The variance may be granted only if it is not a substantial detriment to the public good and does not substantially impair the intent and purpose of the zone plan and ordinance. First, the pre-existing variances which are unchanged as to the minimum front yard setbacks are conditions which are not part of this application. This Applicant is not making any structural changes. These are truly for informational purposes. Second, two significant pre-existing bulk nonconformities are being brought closer to standard. Building and lot coverage are reduced by virtue of the demolition of the house and gazebo. This Applicant seeks not to replace those structures but instead increase the size of a hardly noticeable outside riding arena.