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Supporting Documentation · Sep 17, 2026

051926_ZB 26 01 15 Alan Street Combined Completeness Board Review 2 rcd5 19 2026

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Memorandum Page 5 of 6 R-T Two Family Residential Zone Ordinance Requirements Existing Conditions Proposed Variance Required Accessory Structure Height 1.5 stories/15 ft. 1.5 stories/15 ft. 2 stories/20.6 ft. Yes (V) Accessory Structure Setback (ft.) 5 Side: 5.13 + approximately 16.8 Rear: 10 inches No Change Side: no change Rear: 4.65 (V) Accessory Coverage <33% of Rear Yard Rear Yard = 2,640 SF x 1/3 = 871.2 SF 375.8 SF (14.4%) 499.5 SF (19%) No Proximity to Principal Building (ft.) Greater than 15 42.75 34.75 No Maximum Lot Coverage 55% 61.5% (2,940 SF) 60.6% (2,900) Yes (V) Maximum Building Coverage 40% 26.3% (1,260.2 SF) 29.2% (1,395.6 SF) No Maximum Roof Overhang (ft.) 2 1 1’ on North side (back) 1’ 8” on East and West side 1’ tapering to 3’11” on south side (front) Yes (V) V = Variance ENC = Existing Non- Conforming Condition 6. Statutory Criteria 1. The applicant requires relief for four (4) c-variances for this application. The applicant shall provide testimony that demonstrates how the request for relief may be granted based on one of the standards provided in the MLUL at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c. It is the applicant’s responsibility to bear the burden of proof. In order to satisfy the positive and negative criteria for each c variance enumerated above, the applicant should provide testimony that satisfies either the c(1) hardship criterion or c(2) flexible criterion as set forth in the MLUL. a. Positive criteria: There are two types of c variances - the c(1) hardship and the c(2) flexible variance. The c(1) hardship criteria states that a “hardship” will occur if the variance is not granted. The hardship relates to the physical or topographical features of the property and cannot relate to financial or personal hardship. Hardship relating to property can include:

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