PB 06 16 Normandie Estates Schindler Terrace

18 wnsulp oF WEstT ORANGE 66 Main Street , West Orange, New Jersey 07052 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT John F. McKeon Mayor SUSAN BORG A.I.A. ie Planning Director io I: So canhatio TO: Planning Board Members FROM: Director Susan Bo PP, A.LC.P., A.LA. DATE: September 27, 2006 RE: PB-06-16/Normandie Estates Block: 166.13; Lots: 1; Zone: R-C Schindler Terrace Amended Site Plan with variances INTRODUCTION The applicant seeks extend 17 decks within the Normandie Estates condo complex, each by five feet. This requires variances due to the rear yard set back requirement of 50 feet and a natural state buffer of 50 feet. C12) LAND USE The property is located in the R-C Zone (single-family/townhouses) and is surrounded by other residential neighborhoods. SUBMISSIONS ITEM SIGNED BY DATE Preliminary Site Plans (5 pgs.) George James 5/12/06 VARIANCES REQUIRED SECTION REQUIRED PROPOSED . VARIANCE 25-7.1(rear yard) 50° between 43.25” and 45.25” scr (rear yard buffer) 50” between 43.25’ and 45.25” “Cc” DISCUSSION The applicant appeared before the Technical Review Subcommittee on October 5" to discuss the application and describe the proposed deck extensions. When Normandie Estates was originally approved for development in 1986, no variances were required and balconies were permitted to extend at the rear of the townhouses. At this time, the condominium associates wishes to apply for an amended site plan to reduce the rear yard set back for 17 specific units so that these decks can be extended by five feet. All opinions stated in the report are based on information submitted by the applicant. Treserve the right to change any opinions based on further testimony. SB:ma FAPLANNING.BRD\WP\REPORTS\2006\PB-06-16 Normandie Estates.doc