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AGENDA TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING JULY 9, 2025 IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE OFFERED ELECTRONICALLY OR BY TELEPHONE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. ACCESS TO THE AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS TO BE DISCUSSED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MAY BE OBTAINED ON THE AGENDA PAGE ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE. IN THE EVENT THAT THE ZOOM BROADCAST IS INTERRUPTED, THE MEETING WILL STILL PROCEED AS NOTICED. 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This is the Board of Adjustment Meeting of July 9, 2025 Open Public Meetings Act Statement: Adequate Notice of the meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Chatham was given as required by the Open Public Meetings Act as follows: Notice in the form of a Resolution setting forth the schedule of meetings for the year 2025, and January, 2026 was published in the Chatham Courier and the Morris County Daily Record, a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk and a copy placed on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building. Oath of Office: Mrs. Connie Max Roll Call: Mr. Vivona, Mr. Borsinger, Mr. Fitt, Mr. Silva, Mr. Huke, Mr. Bhatia, Mrs. Chang, Mr. Somaiya, Mrs. Max Minutes: June 26, 2025 Hearings: REQUEST TO BE CARRIED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 W/O ADDITIONAL NOTICE-CALENDAR: BOA-25-009 March 11, 2025) BHEE PROPERTIES, LLC, 695 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, BLOCK: 61 LOT: 10.02. Requesting variance approval to construct one (1) new single family house, fronted on Sunset drive One (1) “D” variance for house height, One (1) :C” variance for steep slope protection and One (10 “C” variance for a change in grade within fifteen (15) feet of the property line, and One (1) “C” variance from the location of structural retaining wall requirements. (Complete April 25,2025) Continuation, Site Visit Report Escrow #E7766852791. REQUEST TO BE CARRIED TO SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 W/O ADDITIONAL NOTICE -CALENDAR: BOA-25-010 (March 11, 2025) BHEE PROPERTIES, LLC, 697 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, BLOCK: 61 LOT: 10.01. Requesting variance approval to construct one (1) new single-family house, fronted on Sunset Drive. One (1) “D” variance for house height, Two (2): C” variance for steep slope protection ordinance, One (1) “C” variance for a change in grade within fifteen (15) feet of the property line, one (1) “C” variance for a proposed setback distance for structural retaining wall (Complete April 25,2025) Continuation . Site Visit Report Escrow# E7766852808 CALENDAR: BOA-25-011(April 15,2025) CHINTAN CHOKSHI, 82 SUNSET DRIVE, BLOCK:62 LOT: 49. Rear yard variances for a retaining wall, and steep slopes, relates to backyard renovation and expansion. (Complete May20,2025) Hearing Site Visit July 12, 25-9:00 am. Escrow#E7766852858 CALENDAR BOA-25-016 (June 17, 2025) ADRIAN & NICKI BATU, 17 LENAPE TRAIL, BLOCK: 85 LOT: 20. The applicant requesting a “Certificate of Non-Conformity “due to preexisting non-conforming structure. Hearing Site Visit July 12, 2025, 9:30 am - Escrow#E7766970733 CALENDAR BOA-25-002 (March 7, 2025) STEPHEN & MARIAH CASSILO, 9 DANIEL STREET, BLOCK: 133 LOT: 2. Front yard setback and rear yard setback for enlarging the second floor over the existing first floor, to pre-existing nonconforming structure. (Incomplete 4/11/2025, Revisions May,12,2025, Complete June 20, 2025) Hearing Site Visit: July 12, 2025, 10:00 am. Escrow#E7766852775 CALENDAR BOA 23-007 (May 16, 2023) REVIVED RESIDENCES, LLC, 1 Lake Road, BLOCK: 130 LOT: 13.01. Requesting front yard setback, left side yard setback, right side yard setback, rear yard setback, to construct a new, three-story residential dwelling, including basement level. (Incomplete June 28, 2023, Revisions August 22, 2024, Incomplete 10/3/2024) Revisions 1/27/25.Revisions 6/10/25. Complete 2/18/2025. Continuation. Escrow E7766323198 Adjournment Hearings July 17, 2025 CALENDAR BOA-24-012 (November 14, 2024) CHATHAM DAY SCHOOL, INC, 700 SHUNPIKE ROAD, BLOCL:135 LOT: 1 & 9. Amend a final major site plan approval in order to construct a 50 foot by 30-foot sports court. Requesting a D (2) variance, and C bulk variances. (Incomplete December 23, 2024, revisions 3/14/2025, Incomplete, 4/28/25, Revisions May 9, 2025, Revisions June 10, 2025, Complete June16, 2025) Hearing, Site Visit, September 6, 2025, 9:00 am - Escrow #7766852717 CALENDAR: BOA 25-013 (May 13, 2025) ADAM STEPAN, 85 MEYERSVILLE ROAD, BLOCK: 36 LOT: 13. Maximum # of Accessory buildings. (Complete 6/25/2025) Hearing Site Visit September 6, 2025, 9:30 am - Escrow#E7766852882 Completeness Review: CALENDAR: BOA 25-014 (May 19, 2025) MAX LEDERMAN, 2 LONG HILL LANE, BLOCK:59 LOT: 1. Right side yard setback variance to install a dormer along the front of the existing non-conforming property. Escrow#E7766852874 CALENDAR BOA-25-003 (March 7, 2025) JULIE & MICHAEL MURPHY, 31 ORMONT ROAD, BLOCK: 9 LOT: 8. Front Yard setback and Building Coverage to construct a new dwelling. (Incomplete 4/14/25, Revisions 5/30/2025) Escrow#E7766852783 CALENDAR BOA-25-015 (June 10, 2025) LISA CARBONE, 50 ROSE TERRACE DRIVE, BLOCK: 95 LOT: 3. Requesting impervious coverage to replace a deck and a side yard variance for the pool patio. Escrow#E7766970717 HEARINGS TO BE DETERMINRD CALENDAR: BOA-25-006(March 14, 2025) KALPESH SHAH, 616 RIVER ROAD, BLOCK: 62 LOT: 54.03, Steep Slope Disturbance variance, for tree clearing and grading. (Complete April 15, 2025). Site Visit report. Continuation. Escrow #E7766852816 CALENDAR: BOA-25-007(March 14, 2025) NITIN SHAH, 614 RIVER ROAD, BLOCK: 62 LOT: 54.04, Steep Slope Disturbance variance, for tree clearing and grading. (Complete April 15, 2025) Site Visit Report. Continuation Escrow#E7766852824 Applications Incomplete: CALENDAR BOA 25-001(January 14, 2025) 157 GRAND LLC, 31 SUSAN DRIVE, BLOCK: 20 LOT: 18. Requesting a front yard setback and a height variance to construct a single-family dwelling. (Incomplete 2/6/2025) Escrow #E7766852759 CALENDAR: BOA-25-008 (May 13, 2025) JARED &RACHEL SCHULMAN, 123 ORMONT ROAD, BLOCK:20 LOT: 5. Bulk Variances for retaining wall height and slope disturbance. (Incomplete 6/20/25) Escrow#E7766852840 CALENDAR: BOA 25-012 (May 16, 2025) PB REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLC, 765 FAIRMOUNT AVE.., BLOCK: 62.08 LOT: 20. D(1) Use Variance, Minor Subdivision D(3) Conditional use Variance, Installation of a public utility bldg. To be located within 100’ of a residence district boundary line. C(1) or C(2) Bulk Variance, for principal building coverage and for impervious coverage. (Incomplete 6/30/2025 Escrow# E7766852866