Prior Reso of Denial

WHEREAS, the Applicant made their Application through Carmine Campanile, Esq.; and WHEREAS, the submissions included Engineering Plans and Site Plans prepared by Anthony Marucci, dated October 29, 2003 and Architectural Plans A1,A2, and A5 revised plans dated October 29, 2003; and WHEREAS, the Applicant, Pompeo Cirelli testified as to what he proposed to do in order to construct a single family home on the vacant lot. He stated he purchased the lot in the early 90°s and was told by the building inspector that it was a buildable lot, he has attempted but has been unable to purchase other land to increase the size of the lot; and WHEREAS, the Applicant presented Anthony Marucci as a professional engineer and Planner for the Applicant. Mr. Marucci described the property, the site plan and the surrounding areas, He explained the drainage and grading plans for the property. He testified that in his opinion the natural features ordinance does not apply to the property. He stated that the property fits in with the neighborhood and should be in the R- 5 zone which is the character of the neighborhood. Further he stated a hardship exists for the owner due to the shape of the property and that a granting of the variances will not have a negative impact on the neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Anthony Church the applicants Architect testified that the home is similar to other homes in the area and that letters were mailed in an attempt to purchase other land, however no responses were received. He stated that when built the home would contain about 2,944 square feet of living space; and