PB ZB Application Package KLEIN Final

Klein 7 Hims! Court West Orange, NJ, 07052 REASONS FOR RELIEF To the Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, | respectfully seek relief under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c, citing exceptional practical difficulties and undue hardship arising from the unique conditions of my property. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would present the following challenges: 1. Unique Property Conditions © Topographical Challenges: The first level of the home is elevated approximately four (4) feet three (3) inches above grade at the rear yard exit, making accessibility to the yard for recreation and entertainment impractical in its current state. ¢ Narrow Rear Yard: My property is situated on a corner lot with a narrow rear yard, significantly limiting the feasibility of an outdoor entertainment area. Together, these factors create a unique hardship that restricts the use and enjoyment of the rear yard. 2. Functional Necessity e The proposed deck, approximately 350 square feet in size, will provide direct access to the backyard and serve as the sole outdoor recreational space for the property. e Anarrower, 8-foot-wide deck—while conforming to the ordinance—would severely limit its usability, as it would not provide sufficient space for standard outdoor activities such as dining, grilling, seating, or hosting guests. e The 14-foot depth of the proposed deck is necessary to ensure it is both functional and proportional to the home’s size and layout, allowing for safe and practical use by family members and guests. ¢ This addition will address the lack of outdoor functionality, a feature that is both standard and expected for residential properties in the neighborhood. 3. Alignment with Zoning Intent e The deck design will respect the character of the community, avoids undue encroachment on neighboring properties, such as, with a substantial row of existing evergreen trees lining the yard, facing only the side and driveaway of the neighbor’s house, and overall enhances the general welfare by improving livability for current and future occupants. 1|Page REASONS FOR RELIEF Klein 7 Hims! Court

Assessment of Negative Criteria 1. No Substantial Detriment to Public Good ° The deck is designed to minimize its impact on neighbors, being predominantly screened by established trees and oriented toward the driveway and side wall of the adjacent property. This ensures privacy and limits visual exposure. © Construction will adhere to all safety and building standards and ordinances, ensuring it poses no hazard to the neighborhood. Improvement in Property Value e By increasing the usability and aesthetic appeal of the property, the deck will enhance the value of the home and contribute positively to the overall character of the local neighborhood. No Impairment of Zoning Ordinance’s Intent ¢ While the proposed deck encroaches six (6) additional feet into the required 30-foot setback per Ordinance 25-8.2, this modest variance will not undermine the zoning plan’s purpose of maintaining community harmony, privacy, or property value. © Due to the shape of the lot and the position of the house, there is limited visibility of the deck from adjacent properties, the difference in encroachment would be inconspicuous and unlikely to cause any adverse impact. ¢ The variance directly addresses the unique configuration of the property and is a reasonable accommodation to remedy the inherent hardship. The proposed deck represents a reasonable improvement that resolves a unique hardship, enhances the property's functionality, and aligns with the broader intent of the zoning regulations. By granting this variance, the Board will enable the creation of a safe, practical, and aesthetically appropriate outdoor space that will benefit the property and its surroundings without causing any substantial detriment to the public good or impairing the purpose of the zoning ordinance. Thank you for your time and thoughtful consideration. Sincerely, Alwyn Klein 2|Page REASONS FOR RELIEF Klein 7 Hims! Court

Pespo HABGERT/ * “A written Waiver and Direction Not to Set Corner Markers has been obtained from the ultimate user pursuant to P.L. 2003, ¢. 14 (Nu.S.A. 46:8-36:5) and NJAC, 15:40-4 (d)." NM. EZ* SITY ZOE. 125,08 ' 2.2 ” od f veut (02D cx) Ib 87 2? per WEST OL IGE Enh 0.489-A FILED 4-18-2667; x cS ae N S iN) N } Q\ N > ‘ \ V Nj THA Fay Mbps," JVOP OF * ODN S/O LEZ, RIOT FELD \WLLAG :. ) Ra ze Vi“ | =~ Cee LOL OLE FPS [70--) 30! SETAOCL & i i | NN] oF | | { my a Se “4 GRE = S70ed FP paNeE <o71 4 AY S xX 332 I. 30 se 760CL let I hereby certify this survey to: Alwyn B. Klein; - married; - First American Title PLAN OF SURVEY Alwyn B. Klein Township of West Orange Essex County, New Jersey Block 167.01 Lot 13 Insurance Company; Adam R. Glinn, Esq.; PNC Mortgage, a Division of PNC Bank, its successors and/or assigns Allied Title, LLC 790-15 6/25/2015 Job No. ROBERT M. HORVATH N.JLS. 27476 N90! __. Cort. No. 24GA27940000 scale. 1"=20 OJAY A. STUHL, JR. N.J.L.S. 36762

Survey with Proposed New Open Deck Klein 7 Himsl Ct

Illustrative Drawings of Deck Detail – Klein 7 Himsl Scale: ¼” = 1’ when printed on 11x17 paper House Stairway will be illuminated at the top of the landing to the stairway and controlled from the inside of the house and/or automatically activated Approximately From End of House 20’ 45’ House Handrail 25’ House 5’ 4’ 5’ 14’ 14’ 14’ 25’ Total Depth below grade: 42” minimum Footing Base Minimum Diameter: 12” minimum Designed and adapted with Decks.com Deck Builder Software

Illustrative Drawings of Deck Detail – Klein 7 Himsl Scale: ¼” = 1’ when printed on 11x17 paper Stairway will be illuminated at the top of the landing to the stairway and controlled from the inside of the house and/or automatically activated 3’ minimum 4’1” Height of Deck from Grade 12” wide minimum 42” below grade depth minimum Designed and adapted with Decks.com Deck Builder Software

Illustrative Drawings of Deck Detail – Klein 7 Himsl Stairway will be illuminated at the top of the landing to the stairway and controlled from the inside of the house and/or automatically activated Scale: ¼” = 1’ when printed on 11x17 paper 3’ 4’1” GRADE Minimum 42” 12” Wide minimum 12” Wide minimum 12” Wide minimum 12” Wide minimum Total Depth below grade: 42” minimum Footing Base Diameter: 12” minimum Designed and adapted with Decks.com Deck Builder Software

created on 1/15/2025 Buffer Report T H E T O WN S H I P O F WE S T O R A N G E Office of the Assessor 66 Main Street West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Telephone: (973) 325-4060 Facsimile: (973) 669-4859 Highlighted feature(s) Parcel Limits (1) Municipality Block Lot Qualifier West Orange Township 167.01 13 Parcel Address 7 HIMSL COURT Owner Name KLEIN, ALWYN Owner Street 7 HIMSL COURT Owner Owner Property Mailing CityState Zip WEST 7 Himsl Court, West ORANGE, NJ 07052 Orange, NJ, 07052 § List of adjoining feature(s) that intersect 200 foot buffer from Parcel Limits. Adjoining Properties (18) West Orange 167.01 11 Township Parcel Owner Name Address 33 HAGGERTY KANAGALA, RAVI KUMAR & ANNAPURNA DRIVE 35 KAREN O HAGGERTY AKIWUMI, AKINSANYA &CECIL DRIVE 37 THOMAS & HAGGERTY MCARDLE, DANIELLE DRIVE West Orange 167.01 12 Township 5 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 13 Township 7 HIMSL COURT KLEIN, ALWYN 7 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 14 Township 9 HIMSL COURT LI, ZUJUN & XIAOWEN 9 HIMSEL COURT West Orange 167.01 15 Township 11 HIMSL COURT MICHEL, STANLEY & MIRLYNE 11 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 16 Township 15 HIMSL COURT PATEL, HEMANSHU & SIDDIQUI, DANIA 15 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 17 Township 17 HIMSL COURT BABNICK, RICHARD JR 17 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 18 Township 20 HIMSL COURT FAKUNLE,ABDUL-YEKIN 20 HIMSL O+YUSUF,TEMITOP COURT Municipality Block Lot Qualifier West Orange 167.01 9 Township West Orange 167.01 10 Township Owner CityState 33 WEST HAGGERTY ORANGE, DR NJ 35 WEST HAGGERTY ORANGE, DR NJ 37 WEST HAGGERTY ORANGE, DR. NJ WEST XIANG, SHIXUAN & HU, 5 HIMSL ORANGE, WENJUN COURT NJ 1 Owner Street Owner Zip Property Mailing 33 Haggerty 07052 Drive, West Orange, NJ, 07052 35 Haggerty 07052 Drive, West Orange, NJ, 07052 37 Haggerty 07052 Drive, West Orange, NJ, 07052 5 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 WEST 7 Himsl Court, ORANGE, 07052 West Orange, NJ, NJ 07052 9 Himsl Court, WEST 07052 West Orange, NJ, ORANGE NJ 07052 WEST 11 Himsl Court, ORANGE, 07052 West Orange, NJ, NJ 07052 WEST 15 Himsl Court, ORANGE, 07052 West Orange, NJ, NJ 07052 WEST 17 Himsl Court, ORANGE, 07052 West Orange, NJ, NJ 07052 WEST 20 Himsl Court, ORANGE, 07052 West Orange, NJ, NJ 07052 Developed by Civil Solutions, using myiDV

created on 1/15/2025 Municipality Block Lot Qualifier Parcel Address Owner Name Owner Street West Orange 167.01 19 Township 18 HIMSL COURT 18 HIMSL COURT LLC, 18 HIMSL CT West Orange 167.01 20 Township 16 HIMSL COURT JENKINS, GEORGE & GERMAINE 16 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 21 Township 14 HIMSL COURT WALTER, IRA & ADLER, SUSAN 14 HIMSL CT West Orange 167.01 22 Township 12 HIMSL COURT LEVY, SCOTT & ALLISON 12 HIMSL CT West Orange 167.01 23 Township 10 HIMSL COURT SUN, JIE & ZHAO, JUNNAN 10 HIMSL CT West Orange 167.01 24 Township 8 HIMSL COURT NABATIAN, RENEE 8 HIMSL COURT West Orange 167.01 25 Township 6 HIMSL COURT UNIVERSAL CHURCH, INC 6 HIMSI COURT West Orange 167.01 26 Township 4 HIMSL COURT KALLATH,DINESH & 4 HIMSL MULLACHERI,CHITHRA COURT 2 Owner CityState WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ WEST ORANGE, NJ Owner Property Mailing Zip 18 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 16 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 14 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 12 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 10 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 8 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 6 Himsl Court, 07052 West Orange, NJ, 07052 4 Himsl Court, WEST 07052 West Orange, NJ, ORANGE,NJ 07052 Developed by Civil Solutions, using myiDV

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