September 19, 2006
By Steve Walko, Acting Secretary
Sep 19, 2006, 19:30
MINUTES
September 19, 2006
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Of the
BOROUGH OF HADDONFIELD
The September 19, 2006 meeting of the Haddonfield Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by the Cynthia Barnes, Vice Chairperson at 7:33 PM. Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by way of the official newspaper of the municipality. It is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. The Board has decided that is generally unfair to everyone to make decisions late at night. Therefore, they will normally not allow any applications after 10:30 PM and the meeting will close at midnight regardless of any unheard applications. Unheard applications will be tabled to the next meeting.
ROLL CALL: Mr. Burns, Mr. Wondrasch, Ms. Baltake, Ms. Branton, Mr. Haag, Mr. Mazur, Ms. Barnes, Mr. Squadrito, Mr. Reisman
Mr. Cohn – Absent
Mr Haitsch - Absent
Mr. Walko, Zoning Officer
Mr. Lundgren, Board Solicitor – Present
Mr. Chelotti, Borough Engineer – Present
Mr. Ken Ressler,
Ms. Wondrasch, HPC Representative - Absent
Angelo Alberto, Planner - Absent
MINUTES: None
RESOLUTIONS:
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ZBA #06-33 24 Lansdowne Ave
Lee & Kristen Perlman
Applicant was sworn in including the architect, Mr.Wagner.
Applicant seeks to enclose the front porch and construct a 2 story addition and deck to the existing Principal Building, a Single-Family Detached Dwelling. The proposed enclosed front porch would encroach in the thirty (30) foot required front yard twenty three (23) feet leaving a front yard of seven (7)feet from Lansdowne Ave and fifteen (15) feet from Euclid Ave. The proposed addition would encroach into the front yard sixteen (16) feet leaving a front yard if fourteen (14) feet. The proposed building coverage of 31.9% would exceed the permitted maximum of 20% by 11.9%. The proposed impervious coverage of 37.1% would exceed the permitted maximum of 32% by 5.1%
Mr. Perlman discussed the application and reasons for needing the additional space included in the additions. Mr. Wagner described the existing property and the proposed work. He also emphasized that the house is close to Lansdowne & Euclid Avenue. The house is a cottage style and there are few left in the area. The applicant is proposing an addition for a Family and Breakfast room of to the rear potion of the house. They are trying to keep the character of the house. The house includes 2 car garage that is existing at the property. Applicant is also willing to put in drywell system to retain the stormwater runoff, if necessary. Mr.Squadrito questioned how many bedrooms currently. Mr.Perlman replied 3 bedrooms. Mr. Haag questioned if there is any hardship for the applications? Mr. Wagner commented it will be an alternate depending on the setback. There was discussion about if the topography of the lot is a hardship. Mr. Walko questioned if there is any water problems in the area. Mr. Chelotti commented that there were no reported issues of storm water drainage problems on the lot, but there are problems in the area.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Mr. Rich Magee
317 Euclid Ave
Mr. Magee commented that the applicant keeps the house in impeccable shape. He looked at the plans and believed that it will help to enhance the beauty of the neighborhood. He recommended approve the application.
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Burns made a motion to approve application as submitted.
Mr. Reisman seconded the motion.
Board discussion on the proposed work, height of the deck,
Drywell, position of the house on the lot. Mr Wondrasch opposed.
Vote 6-1. APPROVED with condition of Drywell system designed to
collect and store 100% of the stormwater
ZBA # 06-35 432 Westminster Avenue
Mark & Laurie Rollo
Applicant Sworn in and Mr. Wagner appeared.
Applicant seeks to construct several additions to the existing Principal Building, a single family detached dwelling. The additions as proposed would exceed the maximum building coverage of 18% by one half (½)% with a proposed coverage of 18.5%. Additionally the proposal would exceed the maximum impervious coverage of 28% by 5.6% with a proposed coverage of 33.6%.
Mr. Lundgren summarized the application. Mr. Rollo gave a brief
presentation the reasons for the need for the space included in the
additions. Mr. Wagner described the existing property and the proposed
work. They have a shed building in the backyard which has been built in
the past and is an historical artifact and would like to keep it. If the shed
were to be eliminated, the coverage would only exceed the maximum by
2%. The building coverage is over by ½%. There is an existing drywell on
the property and its operation is unclear. The owner will work with the
borough engineer to investigate its operation. The applicant are willing to
replace or add any additional drywell if it is necessary.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Tom Dixon
460 Westminster Ave
He expressed his support for the application.
Mr. Squadrito made a motion to approve application with the existing
drywell or revising the drywell system if needed based engineers
recommendations. Mr. Wondrasch seconded the motion.
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Board comments. Vote 7-0. APPROVED.
ZBA # 06-036 320 Bradshaw Ave
Gabriel & Angela Dimedio
Applicant sworn in.
Applicant seeks to enclose an existing screen porch and convert a portion of the garage into living space.
The proposed construction would encroach into the required side yard setback of eighteen (18) feet by approximately ten (10) ft creating a side yard of 8.25 ft. Also the required parking space is being removed leaving zero (0) spaces when two are required.
Kevin Demedio an attorney is representing the applicant for the proposed
project. Mr. Lundgren commented the side yard setback and the parking
space. Mr. Demedio briefly confirmed that the house is a non conforming
structures. The alteration proposed is only interior. No exterior alteration will take place. They will also keep the garage door. The applicant also does not store cars in the garage as the space is too small. No plan to make changes to the garage floor elevation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Wondrasch motion to approve application as submitted.
Mr. Baltake seconded the motion.
Board comments. Mr Squadrito opposed. Vote 6-1. APPROVED.
ZBA # 06-37 419 Redman Ave
Nicholas Fish
Applicant was sworn in including the architect for the project, Mr. Jack Williamson.
Applicant seeks proposed additions would have proposed single side yard of 2.89 ft where 10 feet is required and would have a combined side yard of 13.16 feet where 20 feet is required. The additions would exceed the maximum building coverage of 25% by 1.5%, proposing coverage of 26.5% and the impervious coverage would exceed the maximum impervious coverage of 40% by 3.2% proposing 43.2% and the addition would be on a lot of 37.50 feet wide where 50 feet is required in the zone.
Mr. Lungren outlined the variance. Mr. Fish brief outline of the reason
for needing more space included in the additions. Mr. Williamson
explained the proposal. The project calls for expanding the 1st floor and
adding a second floor. The footprint currently is 1100sq ft and proposed
footprint is about 1400sq ft. They are going to remove the driveway &
the walkway. Ms. Branton asked the how much the addition exceeded
the maximum building coverage. Mr. William responded that the
building as proposed would exceed the coverage by 1.5%.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Squadrito motion to approve application as submitted.
Mr. Wondracsch seconded the motion.
Board comments. Mr Squadrito opposed. Vote 7-0. APPROVED.
RESOLUTIONS: Frank H. Wisniewski Esquire
2006-04
2006-01 ( Amendment )
All adopted. VOTE unanimously. APPROVED.
Meeting adjourned.
Transcribed and Typed By:
Suraya Rahmad,
Recording Secretary
Reviewed and Approved By:
Steven P. Walko,
Community Dev. Director
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