PB ZB Application Package KLEIN Final

Klein 7 Hims! Court West Orange, NJ, 07052 PROPOSAL To the Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, | am submitting this application to respectfully request a variance to permit the construction of a deck at my residence. This deck would serve as the sole outdoor entertainment and recreation area for the property, enhancing its functionality, usability, and livability, while remaining aligned with the goals and intent of the local zoning regulations. Our home is situated on a corner lot with a notably narrow rear yard based on the shape of the property. Additionally, the rear yard exit from the first level of the home is elevated approximately four (4) feet three (3) inches above grade, creating challenges for ease of access. These unique characteristics significantly limit our ability to fully use and enjoy the rear yard in its current state. The property currently lacks any outdoor entertainment area, such as a patio or deck, further restricting its recreational and entertainment potential. The proposed deck would be largely screened from view by established evergreen trees and would face the driveway and side of the adjacent home at [5 Himsl Court], minimizing any visual or privacy impact on our immediate neighbor. It is my hope that you will recognize the proposed deck as a necessary and reasonable improvement to the property under the provisions and intent of The Revised General Ordinances of the Township of West Orange (adopted 6/26/2012). Physical and Use Changes Proposed: ¢ The proposed deck would be approximately 350 square feet in size. ¢ It would extend 14 feet from the house, including providing direct access to the backyard. ¢ Access to the deck would be from the existing sliding door (as is used today for the wooden stairs currently in place) conveniently located in the dining area off the kitchen. ¢ Given the absence of a designated outdoor entertainment area, this deck would provide an easily accessible and functional space for outdoor living, significantly enhancing our quality of life and the enjoyment of our property despite our narrow yard and elevated exit mentioned. Encroachment and Variance Details: 1. Per ordinance 25-8.2, unroofed terraces are not allowed to project more than eight (8) feet into the rear yard. 2. The proposed deck design would project 14 feet into the yard, encroaching six (6) feet into the 30-foot

2, unroofed terraces are not allowed to project more than eight (8) feet into the rear yard. 2. The proposed deck design would project 14 feet into the yard, encroaching six (6) feet into the 30-foot setback requirement, necessitating this application for variance. 1|Page PROPOSAL Klein 7 Hims! Court