M_ZB 15 Alan St Variance_Garage Improvements 04242026 rcd 4 24 26

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER www.westorange.org The Applicant is proposing to modify the existing garage located at the north westerly corner of the property to accommodate the size of modern vehicles and family needs. II. ZONING The proposed additions to the existing garage will increase the height by ±5 feet surpassing the maximum allowable height of 15 feet for an accessory structure. As per ordinance 25-8.1(f), accessory buildings in residential zones should not exceed 15 feet in height. This proposal does not meet the requirements noted above, the Applicant must seek relief from the Board pursuant to the Municipal Land Use Law under N.J.S.A. 40- 55D-70c. “C(2)” Bulk Variance “Benefits versus Detriments” (1) Relief is applicable to 'Property Specific' (2) Municipal Land Use Law would be advanced (3) No substantial detriment to the Public Good (4) Benefits substantially outweigh the detriments to the public good (5) Will not impair the intent and purpose of the Zone Plan and Zone Ordinances III. PROPOSAL The proposal is to increase the current 18.5-foot by 18.5-foot garage to an 18.5-foot by 27-foot garage to accommodate for a modern sized pickup truck. The extension of the garage will not be increasing impervious coverage as it will be extended over the driveway’s current coverage. The garage height will also increase from ±15.5 feet to 20.5 feet for a second floor which will be used as a woodworking studio with proper insulation to deter excessive noise pollution from machine operation. IV. TREE REMOVAL 4.1. Testimony by the Applicant’s professional needs to be provided confirming that no trees are to be removed due to the improvements to the garage; 4.2. Tree protection plan needs to be provided for adjacent trees that might belong to neighboring properties and might impacted by construction; 4.3. A tree protection fence needs to be installed out to the dripline of any trees to protect root system during construction; 4.4. A tree replacement plan needs to be provided for any trees to be removed and a Letter by a Certified Tree Expert needs to be submitted stating the reasons for the tree(s) removal. 4.5. Testimony should be provided indicating how the existing trees will be saved considering the proposed grading alterations. V. PROPOSED GARAGE