April 18, 2006
By Steve Walko, Acting Secretary
Apr 18, 2006, 19:30
MINUTES
April 18, 2006
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
The April 18, 2006 meeting of the Haddonfield Zoning Board of Adjustments was called to order by the Cynthia Barnes, Vice -Chairman at 7:35 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: Ms. Barnes, Mr. Squadrito, Mr. Reisman, Ms. Baltake, Ms. Branton, Mr. Haag, – Present
Mr. Cohn- Absent
Mr. Burns – Absent
Mr. Wondrasch – Absent
Mr. Mazur - Absent
Mr. Walko, Acting Zoning Officer
Mr. Lundgren, Board Solicitor – Present
Mr. Chelotti and Ken Kessler, Borough Engineers – Present
HPC Representative - Absent
Angelo Alberto, Planner - Absent
MINUTES: Held until the end
RESOLUTIONS: Held until the end
OLD BUSINESS:
ZBA # 06-06 Travis Coley and Christine Messina, 207 E Cottage Avenue. Application has been tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
ZBA # 06-11 Derian and Heather Hatcher, 567 Chews Landing Road. Application has been tabled.
ZBA # 06-05 Len and Laura Perna, 406 Washington Avenue. Application is install a rear patio. Variances are needed to maximum coverage and impervious coverage. Mr. Lundgren summarized the ordinance. Mr. Perna remarked the patio is already built. He stated that he replaced the previous slate patio with a concrete base with a sand base patio. Mr. Perna commented that he moved into Haddonfield in July and was unaware of the process. Board questioned applicant what was the surface of the original patio. Mr. Perna responded slate and the new patio is bigger. Mr. Squadrito asked Mr. Perna why he says the new patio is not impervious. He responded the water sinks into the cracks in the stone. Mr. Perna commented about the past rain. Mr. Squadrito commented about the ordinance. Ms. Branton questions the applicant about the survey. Mr. Perna responded that the survey reflect the current conditions. He stated the walkway was added. Ms. Branton questioned drainage from the gutters. Ms. Baltake questioned the applicant if he had made application for a building permit. He responded that he didn’t. She questioned how the patio was discovered. Mr. Perna responded he did not know. Mr. Haitsch asked is there anywhere in the yard to decrease the impervious coverage. Mr. Perna commented about the driveway and garage. He stated there was another walkway. Mr. Haitsch remarked about any water problems in the area. Mr. Chelotti commented none reported. Mr. Perna commented that the patio has been in since October and that there have been no observed water problems. Ms. Baltake remarked can you reduce the patio size. Mr. Perna stated no to the reduction in size. He commented that by reducing the patio size you would not be able to use it for a table and chairs. Mr. Squadrito questioned if the patio is ground level. Board discussion on impervious coverage limits.
Ms. Baltake questioned the applicant if they actually use the garage. Mr. Perna responded they parked their cars in the garage.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Haag made a motion to approve as submitted. Mr. Squadrito seconded the motion. Board comments. Mr. Squadrito remarked about having a discussion on a little meeting night to have the commissioners possibly changing the ordinance on impervious coverage. Mr. Lundgren responded. Mr. Chelotti questioned Mr. Perna to the actual materials used and commented about the difference materials can have on impervious coverage. Mr. Perna advised he would find out for Mr. Chelotti and again remarked that the pavers have been installed for 6 months with no storm water issues. Board discussion. Mr. Perna invited the member and engineer to observe the pavers after a saturating rain. Mr. Squadrito suggested the matter be tabled. Ms. Branton commented that the ordinance specified pavers. Ms. Baltake remarked that she is sympathetic to the situation. Mr. Lundgren commented. Mr. Reisman made a motion to table the application. Motion to table seconded by Mr. Haitsch. VOTE 7-0. TABLED until May 16, 2006. Board presented a checklist of questions for Mr. Perna to be answered. The questions to be addressed are the Manufacturer and materials uses, and is there a possibility to reduce the impervious anywhere else in the yard.
ZBA # 06-08 Robert Gavanich, 345 S Hinchman Avenue. Application is to construct an addition. Variance needed for side yard setbacks. Mr. Lundgren summarized the zone and requirement of the ordinance. Jack Williamson, Architect, and Mr. Gavanich appeared. Mr. Gavanich, a builder, explained to the board that he had purchase the property for himself and that he intends to live there. The house presently is a 2 bedroom Cape Cod with the stairs to the attic in the second bedroom.
Mr. Williamson summarized the proposed application. The proposed application is to convert the house to a center hall Colonial. The plan is to remove the one car brick garage with powder room and put a second floor addition over the deep portion of the house and add a two car garage. Mr. Williamson stated that all the proposed conforms to the ordinance except the 8 feet side yard encroachment. He state the 8 feet is needed to make the proposed conversion symmetrical. Mr. Lundgren claries what Mr. Williamson just stated. Ms. Baltake questions the entry into the garage. Mr. Williamson explains the proposed side entry into the garage and the changed plans. The garage doors face Station Avenue. Board discussion about not having the amended garage plans. Mr. Walko commented that he did not have them. Mr. Lundgren remarked to why the board would require the plans. Mr. Williamson remarked the garage was squared off instead of being angled.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Ms. Branton made a motion to approve the application with the condition that revised plans showing the new construction be submitted to the construction office. Mr. Lundgren remarked that the applicant has provided the revised plans to the board members. Mr. Lundgren marked the plans for identification into record. Plans marked as A 1-4. Ms. Barnes commented about the motion. Plans have been received. Mr. Haitsch seconded the motion to approve as submitted. Ms. Branton comments about the application and variance. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED as submitted.
ZBA # 06-09 Michael and Rebecca Bryan, 124 W Summit Avenue. Application is to construct a one story rear year addition. Variance needed for single side yard setback and aggregate side yard setback. Mr. Lundgren summarized the zone and the requirements. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Thomas Wagner, Architect, appeared.
Mr. Wagner described the application. The application is make the kitchen larger, add a family room, screened in porch, and install a new side entrance, all keeping a big backyard. Mr. Wagner remarks about the existing side yard setback and the additional aggregate set back. Mr. Squadrito questions where the air conditioning units are presently. Mr. Wagner commented that they would have to move. Mr. Walko commented about the placement of the air conditioning units. Mr. Haitsch questioned whether there was any consideration to remove the side porch. Mr. Wagner responded that to remove the side porch would be cutting into the house itself.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Ms. Baltake made a motion to approve application as submitted. Mr. Haitsch seconded the motion. Board comments. Ms. Branton commented that the neighbors at 128 have a similar side entrance and that it appears that there are a lot of non-conforming properties in that neighborhood. Mr. Haitsch remarked. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED.
ZVA # 06-10 Evan and Jean Alley, 351 Kings Highway West. Application is to remove existing deck and construct a new addition. Donald Cofsky, Esq., Mrs. Alley, and Thomas Wagner, Architect appeared. Mr. Cofsky described the existing property. Mr. Cofsky presented pictures to the board marked A 1-8. He stated the hot tub and existing deck will be removed. Mr. Cofsky testified that Cliff Clay did the engineering survey and percentage calculations. Mr. Cofsky commented that Mr. Clay counted the 600 feet in his calculations of swing set and playground area. Mr. Wagner described the hot tub room and proposed addition. He remarked the house is a Victorian style and choices made where to mimic the existing house. Mr. Cofsky questions Mr. Wagner about the proposed existing coverage and the proposed impervious coverage.
Mr. Wagner remarks the impervious coverage would
decrease by a half or a whole percent even before the trenches would be built. Mr. Cofsky remarked the recharge trench is designed so there will be no more that 25% impervious coverage. Mr. Wagner described the lot at 351 Kings Highway West as having a slight rise from the street to the front porch then if drops off dramatically into the backyard. He remarked about the storm water runoff. Mr. Cofsky remarked. Mr. Haitsch questioned the hot tub room. Ms. Branton questioned the details of the recharge pit designed by Cliff Quay. Mr. Chelotti commented that everything seemed fine. Mr. Cofsky joked that it was a 100 year storm drainage system used.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Haitsch made a motion approve application as submitted. Ms. Branton seconded the motion. Board comments. Ms. Branton commented that the applicant is reducing the existing impervious coverage and installing a 100 year storm drainage system. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED.
ZBA # 06-12 Fran Testa, 403 Chestnut Street. Application is to construct a rear two story addition. Variance needed for both single side yard setback and aggregate side yard setbacks. Peter Rhoads, Esq. and Mr. Testa appeared. Mr. Rhoads described the existing property and the proposed referring to pictures submitted. He stated that the existing deck is being removed. Mr. Rhoads remarked about misprint of the architect’s plans concerning zone requirements. Mr. Testa described the proposed addition and reasons for expansion. Mr. Squadrito questioned the relocation two air conditioning units and the whether setbacks were from the units or the house. Mr. Lundgren stated the old ordinance had it that way and summarized the current ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
Mr. Squadrito made a motion to approve application as submitted. Mr. Haitsch seconded the motion. Board comments. Mr. Haitsch remarked it was a reasonable accommodation keeping true with the existing setbacks. Ms. Baltake commented about having the structures of the adjacent houses on their plan. Board commented the plans were very nice. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED.
ZBA # 06-13 Richard Cohn, 619 N Edge Park Drive. Application is to install a rear paver’s patio. Variance is required for impervious coverage. Donald Nogowski, Esq. appeared for the applicant. Mr. Nogowski described the proposed application. The applicant seeks to increase the existing 10x 10 patio to 13 x 24. Mr. Nogowski commented similar to previous application the material is flagstone with a gravel and sand base. He stated you could argue pervious versus impervious but he is not going to do that the ordinance is understood. Mr. Nogowski discussed the need for a larger patio. He discussed the 10 feet wide drainage system to the rear of the property and a drainage easement. Mr. Nogowski commented that the applicant did look into the possibility of decreasing the impervious in other place. There was nowhere to reduce impervious. Mr. Haitsch questioned what the current code is. Mr. Lundgren remarked 32%.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
PUBLIC PORTION CLOSED:
Mr. Squadrito made a motion to approve application as submitted. Ms. Branton seconded the motion. Board remarks about needing to have a discussion with the commissioner about the ordinance. Mr. Chelotti commented about the storm water ordinance that will be in effect the end of the month. The proposed ordinance is encouraging applicants to use porous materials. Mr. Chelotti remarked about pervious pavers also called Eco pavers and the construction methods.
ZBA # 06-13 Mr. Reisman questioned if there are zoning codes dealing with pavers. Mr. Chelotti further commented about the difference of the materials and processes. He discussed the difference in recharge drainage systems and roof systems. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED.
RESOLUTIONS: ZBA # 2005-49(a), Leslie Tuttle, 32 Kings Highway West. Mr. Lundgren remarked that amendment to the resolution removing condition #9. He will provide an amended copy to Mr. Walko. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED.
MINUTES: August 16, 2005
December 20, 2005
January 17, 2006
February 21, 2006
Mr. Walko commented about the minutes of August of 2005. Board voted on minutes as a group. VOTE 7-0. APPROVED
Mr. Lundgren instructed on the Nominating Committee. Ms. Barnes asked who would like to be on the committee. Mr. Squadrito agreed to be on the committee. Mr. Haag also agreed to be on the committee.
Ms. Baltake made an announcement about the Visioning Meeting on Wednesday.
Ms. Branton questioned who the right person to submit revision of the zoning ordinance . Mr. Lundgren stated ultimately any revisions should be given to Mr. Schwab.
Mr. Lundgren remarked about matter concerning Tassini has been resolved and withdrawn.
Mr. Walko remarked he is in the process of putting together a phone list of all the planning and zoning meeting along with email addresses.
Meeting adjourned.
Transcribed and Typed By:
Anne C. Frey,
Recording Secretary
Reviewed and Approved by:
Steven P. Walko
Community Dev. Officer
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