WARREN TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Chairman Cooper in the Municipal Court, 44 Mountain Blvd., Warren.
THOSE PRESENT AT ROLL CALL: John Villani, Vincent Oliva, George Dealaman, Richard Hewson, Foster Cooper and Roberta Monahan, Alt. #1
Also present was Steven Warner, Esq., Attorney for the Board.
THOSE ABSENT: Daniel Luna and Brian Di Nardo
THOSE TARDY: None
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by posting Public Notice on the Municipal Bulletin Board on the main floor of the Municipal Building, and sending a copy to the Courier News and Echoes Sentinel, and filing a copy with the Municipal Clerk, all on January 6, 2009.
FLAG SALUTE:
MINUTES:
The minutes of the 10/19/09 meeting had been forwarded to members for review.
Mrs. Monahan made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Dealaman.
All were in favor, so moved.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Letter dated 11/12/09 from Judith Babinski, Esq. with a copy of the redacted lease agreement concerning CASE NO.
BA05-01A LIN CINGULAR, which will be continued this evening
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR PORTION OF THE MEETING
Mr. Cooper asked if any member of the public wished to make a statement, which is unrelated to tonight’s agenda.
There was none.
He closed that portion of the meeting.
AGENDA:
CASE NO. BA09-07 ANDREW & ROSEMARIE LOGAN
BLOCK 88, LOT 12
9 OLD STIRLING ROAD
Application to construct an addition to a single family dwelling…floor area ratio and several bulk variances required
Mr. & Mrs. Logan were sworn in. John Chadwick, Professional Planner and Christian Kastrud, Township Engineer, were sworn in.
Mr. Logan said that they have owned the house for twelve years. He currently has only one bathroom in his home with a family of four. He would like to construct and addition, which would include two bedrooms and two bathrooms. He is looking to the future. Their parents are getting older. They may eventually have to live with them. The addition would be a 20x20 extension in the back.
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They will extend their current bedroom and add a master bath. They will put up a petition wall in the existing structure to create a bedroom on the first floor. At the top of the stairs, they will add an access only into the addition, which will include a bathroom and 12x13 bedroom. They intend to keep the character of a Cape Cod structure.
Mr. Cooper was told that they second floor family room over the garage is an existing structure. They will add 20x20 in the back. The total addition of the two floors is 656 sq. ft. – two bedrooms and two baths.
Mrs. Monahan noted that the file is in order.
Mr. Chadwick noted that the original plan submitted was not clear. He met with the Logans and submitted a subsequent report dated 10/8/09. It details that the plan is now complete. The F.A.R. is .3 and has been verified. There is .005 overage. Variances would have been required anyway, since the conditions already exist. He mentioned them.
Mr. Logan said that the original plan was much larger but was reduced. The front of the house will not change. The back of the house will have the same elevations. The aluminum siding will remain the same. He will stipulate that the house will have uniformity exterior condition. The plans were discussed with his neighbors. None had any negative comments or concerns.
Mr. Warner stated that the F.A.R. variance requires 5 affirmative votes. The entirety of the addition will be in the rear. He was told that there is between 120 and 155 ft. between the rear of the addition and the property line. The rear neighbor’s property is perpendicular to his. The site can accommodate the addition.
Mr. Cooper asked for questions from the public.
There was none.
He asked for comments from the public.
Joseph Cosario was sworn in. He lives next door at #7. He has seen the plans and has no problem with this addition.
Mr. Cooper closed the public portion.
Mr. Warner read the variances required.
DELIBERATIONS:
Mrs. Monahan said it is a nice addition. It does not affect the neighbors. There are pre-existing conditions. She is totally for it.
Mr. Hewson had no problem.
Mr. Oliva was fine with it.
Mr. Villani had no objection. It meets all the requirements. There are no negative effects.
Mr. Dealaman had no objection.
Mr. Cooper agreed with his colleagues.
Mr. Warner read a Draft Motion.
Mr. Oliva made a motion to approve, seconded by Mr. Villani.
Roll call vote was taken. “Yes” votes were received from: John Villani, Vincent Oliva, George Dealaman, Richard Hewson, Foster Cooper and Roberta Monahan.
There were no negative votes. The motion carried.
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Continuation of the application of:
CASE NO. BA05-01A LIN CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS
BLOCK 59, LOT 51
19 WASHINGTON VALLEY ROAD
Application to construct a 100 ft. flagpole with 12 telecommunication antennas inside
and equipment cabinets at the base – use and several bulk variances
Application was approved by the Board on 11/20/06.
An objector appealed the decision to the Township Committee, which remanded it back to the Board.
The following is a transcript of the hearing.
The transcript is on file in the office of the Board of Adjustment and can be reviewed during normal business hours.
Mr. Oliva made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mr. Newson.
All were in favor, so moved.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen M. Lynch
Clerk