03022026_PB25 09 68 Whittlesey Ave Planning Review 1

Memorandum Page 2 of 7 236 BROAD STREET, RED BANK, NJ 07701 • TEL 732.741.2900 • FAX 732.741.2929 • MAIL@HGAPA.COM • www.HGAPA.com which belong to the neighboring properties. In the rear yard, a vinyl fence lines the back of the property between the subject property and Lots 18 and 20. There is also a wood fence present in this area, but it does not line the entire border. A wood fence encloses the southern section of the rear yard starting at the edge of the dwelling and continuing to the edge of the property. This leaves an enclosed grassy side-yard area to the south of the dwelling, which includes a small, framed shed in the back area of the lot. In the rear yard area behind the dwelling, there is an outdoor area with pavers directly adjacent to the 1-story section of the dwelling and another framed shed. This area is enclosed on the north side by a rough wood fence and ruinous fence. The front yard includes a concrete walkway which connects the sidewalk to the front door and to a paved driveway area, which is enclosed from the rear yard by a chain link fence with a gate. A chain link fence also encloses the entire property with a gate at the driveway entrance and at the concrete walkway entrance. There are several small trees throughout the property in the grassy side yard and front yard, and several large trees in the rear yard (which are not noted on the site survey.) The subject property is in the R-T Two-Family Residential zone. One block to the west is a recreational area called Colgate Field, which includes sports fields and courts, Ginny Duenkel Pool, and a playground. Edison Middle School is directly adjacent to the recreational areas. About four blocks east is a large (~125 acres) cemetery with many trees and maintained lawn known as Rosedale Cemetery. Within a half mile to the north and south of the subject property are two small B-1 Retail Business zones. The rest of the surrounding area is residential in nature. 2. Proposed Project: The applicant is seeking minor subdivision approval with variances to subdivide the property into two lots and convert the existing one-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling and construct a new two-family dwelling on the subdivided lot. No floor plans have been provided.