Zoning Board of Adjustment

MINUTES BOROUGH OF MADISON ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Regular Meeting, March 10, 2016 at 7:30 P.M., Hartley Dodge Memorial, 50 Kings Road, Madison, New Jersey 1. CALL TO ORDER BY CHAIRPERSON 2. ANNOUNCEMENT OF NOTICE (STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE): A regular meeting of the Borough of Madison Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm in Room #140 of the Hartley Dodge Memorial Building, located at Kings Road, Madison, N.J. Diane Driscoll, Vice Chairperson opened the meeting and requested the reading of the public notice as follows: Let the minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: At the Reorganization meeting of the Board, held on January 14, 2016, the Board, by resolution adopted a schedule of meetings. On January 15, 2016, a copy of the schedule of meetings was posted at the bulletin board at the main entrance of the Hartley Dodge Memorial, was sent to the Madison Eagle and the Daily Record and filed with the Borough Clerk all in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. 3. ROLL CALL: Present: Timothy Blair, Diane Driscoll, Helen Kaar, Melissa Elias, Roger Paetzell, and Mary Sue Salko Also Present: Gary Hall, Zoning Board attorney Excused: Toni DeRosa Absent: Joseph Santoro – the Board was not notified as to the Chairman being absent, Diane Driscoll took the position of Vice Chairperson and conducted the meeting. 4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 5. MINUTES FOR APPROVAL - Special meeting of February 25, 2016 The minutes were distributed to all Board prior to this meeting for their review. A few minor corrections were made to the minutes. A voice vote of aye was heard from all eligible voting Board members in approval of the corrected minutes. 6. RESOLUTIONS FOR MEMORIALIZATION: The Resolutions were distributed to all Board members prior to this meeting for their review. There were no corrections or additions to the Resolutions. CASE NO. Z 15-036 Resolution granting variance application to Zach Davis, Block: 4305, Lot: 1, 70 Lathrop Avenue to construct a 1 Story Addition, Covered Porch and Wood Deck in an R-3 (Single-Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Front Yard Setback (Gibbons Place), Maximum Principal Building Coverage and Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage. CASE NO. Z 16-001 Resolution granting variance application to Krystin O’Dowd, Block: 3001, Lot: 42, 18 Stafford Drive to construct a 2nd Story Addition, Rear 1 Story Addition and Rear Deck in an R-2 (Single-Family ZBA Regular Meeting 3-10-16 Page 1 Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Rear Yard Setback, Maximum Principle Building Coverage and Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage. CASE NO. Z 16-002 Resolution granting variance application to Wendy Gundlach, Block: 211, Lot: 4, 74 Morris Place to construct a 2nd Story Addition in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Front yard Setback, Minimum Side Yard Setback and Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage. 7. OLD BUSINESS: None 8. NEW BUSINESS: CASE NO. Z 16-003 Tal Kormas Block: 3404, Lot: 24 125 Green Village Road Applicant is seeking permission to construct a 2nd Story Addition with Landing and Steps, Removal of a Portion of the Existing Asphalt Drive is to be Replaced with Brick Paver Patio in an R-3 (Single- Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage. B – 1 Zoning Violation Letter dated 1-27-16 from Dan Buckelew, Deputy Zoning Officer, Borough of Madison A – 1 Survey prepared by Benjamin Wizorek, dated 6-12-09 A – 2 Floor Plans prepared by Nancy Doherty, Architect, dated 1-29-06 A – 3 Supplement Sheet, dated 1-21-16 A – 4 Photos of the existing home A – 5 Photos of the existing home, side and rear Mr. Kormas, Applicant and Nancy Doherty, Architect were sworn in and testimony began. Mr. Kormas began by explaining the need for the expansion, that being a growing family. Nancy Doherty continued by describing the lot that is narrower and undersized which is permitted in the zone. She explained that brick pavers are being utilized instead of concrete and will decrease the impervious coverage to 34.9%. The existing house is small and has three bedrooms, no bathroom on the first floor. The outside consists of stucco and the Historic Preservation Commission states in a letter that they have no issues with the design and it does exist in a Historic Zone. The applicant wants to maintain the character of the house. The foyer will be opened up and a powder room will be added on the first floor. A mud room will be added on the first floor adjacent to the kitchen. The exterior will be constructed of hardi-plank and have cedar steps. Ms. Doherty continued by describing A – 4 and 5 which were photos of the existing home, front and rear. Dr. Paetzell questioned if there were any water issues. The applicant stated there was none. There being no further questions from the Board, the public was given the opportunity to ask questions or make comments. There being none, the Board began their deliberation. The consensus of the Board was to approve the application as submitted. A motion to approve the application was made by Mrs. Elias and seconded by Mr. Blair. A roll call vote was requested and recorded as follows: AYES: Mr. Blair, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Elias, Dr. Paetzell, Ms. Karr, and Ms. Salko ZBA Regular Meeting 3-10-16 Page 2 CASE NO. Z 16-004 Kathleen Colbert Block: 3401, Lot: 6 25 Woodcliff Drive Applicant is seeking permission to construct a Front 2 Story Addition with 2nd Story Front Stoop Overhang over Proposed Steps an R-3 (Single-Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Front Yard Setback. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT NOTICING THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CARRIED TO THE APRIL 14, 2016 AGENDA WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. CASE NO. Z 16-005 46 North Street, LLC Block: 404, Lot: 23 46 North Street Applicant is seeking permission to construct a 2 Family Dwelling in an R-4 (Single or Two-Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Lot Width, Minimum Side Yard Setback and Maximum Principal Building Coverage. B – 1 Zoning Violation Letter dated 1-28-16 from Dan Buckelew, Deputy Zoning Officer, Borough of Madison A – 1 Copy of survey, dated 12-8-15 A – 2 Plans prepared by Mr. Alan Andreas, dated 1-21-16, A 1 and A 2 A – 3 Photo exhibit Matt Van Natten, Attorney was present and Alan Andreas, Architect, was sworn in. Mr. Van Natten began by describing the property. Mr. Andreas began by describing the property as it exists. A driveway runs down the right hand side of the property leading to a garage. The application proposes a two car garage. He then proceeded to describe the proposed layout of the interior of the home. Mr. Andreas stated he attempted to make the home appear as a one family home. The lot is not the required width which poses a hardship and only allows and elongated look of the home. He stated there are 5 points that he wants to discuss. He continued to name the 5 points. He utilized a photo board to describe the location of the home on the property. The largest improvement is the impervious coverage, it is being reduced by 5.7% or by 570 sf. Water management has been immensely improved on the lot by this reduction. Dr. Paetzell questioned the drain pit in the rear and Mr. Andreas was not sure of what it is. The existing home is presently a 2-family home. The Board had no further questions. The public was given the opportunity to ask questions or make comments. There being none, the Board began their deliberation. The consensus of the Board was to approve the application as submitted. A motion to approve the application was made by Ms. Kaar and seconded by Ms. Salko. A roll call vote was requested and recorded as follows: AYES: Mr. Blair, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Elias, Dr. Paetzell, Ms. Karr, and Ms. Salko CASE NO. Z 16-006 Kristina Putenis ZBA Regular Meeting 3-10-16 Page 3 Block: 208, Lot: 14 37 Fairwood Road Applicant is seeking permission to construct an Open Front Porch in an R-3 (Single-Family Residential) Zone requiring relief from Minimum Front Yard Setback. Christina and Marty Putenis were sworn in and the following exhibits were marked. B – 1 Zoning Violation Letter dated 1-27-16 from Dan Buckelew, Deputy Zoning Officer, Borough of Madison A – 1 Survey dated 4-1-08 A – 2 Footprint and Elevation The Putenis’s began by describing the need for the open front porch. Mr. Putenis stated that it would enhance the look of the home. The Stickley type style will be utilized. The dimensions of the porch are not working right as it exists, so the setback is being requested. He stated neighbors have an enclosed structure. Mr. Buckelew advised the applicant that Madison is encouraging open porches in the Borough to enhance curbside appeal. The driveway was discussed. A – 3 Photo of the home There being no further questions by the Board and no public being present, the Board began its deliberation. The consensus of the Board was to approve the application as presented. A motion to approve the application was made by Mr. Blair and seconded by Ms. Kaar. A roll call vote was requested and recorded as follows: AYES: Mr. Blair, Mrs. Driscoll, Mrs. Elias, Dr. Paetzell, Ms. Karr, and Ms. Salko 10. OTHER BUSINESS: 2015 Annual Report – Continued discussion Mr. Hall stated that he did send the Annual Report to Chairman Santoro and he made some changes. The Board continued with their discussion of what took place at the last meeting with regard to the Annual Report. There were no additional changes to the Annual Report. A motion to approve the Annual Report was made by Dr. Paetzell and seconded by Ms. Salko A roll call was requested and recorded as follows: AYES: Mr. Blair, Mrs. Driscoll, Ms. Kaar, Mrs. Elias, Dr. Paetzell and Ms. Salko. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm with a motion made by Mr. Blair and seconded by Ms. Kaar. Respectfully submitted Lorraine Sola Recording Secretary ZBA Regular Meeting 3-10-16 Page 4