BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MINUTES
AUGUST 8, 2001
REGULAR
MEETING
OPENING STATEMENT:
This is a Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Board of Adjustment and adequate notice has been given and it has been duly advertised by the mailing of a notice to the Suburban Trends and the Herald & News on the 8th day of February, 2001 and a notice thereof has been posted on the bulletin board in the Municipal Building and a copy thereof is on file with the Borough Clerk.
ROLL CALL: Chairman Jack Dunning, Members Bruce Grygus, Peter Hoffman, Ihor Kardasz, Don Ludwig, Ted Roberto, Frank Covelli, Attorney Ralph Faasse, Engineer William Gregor and Building Inspector Jeffrey Brusco.
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Members Robert Ricca and MikeWallace
AMENDED APPLICATION #9-01 Robert & Dorothea Ricca, 33 Mountain Ave., Block 240 Lot 26, Bulk & Use Variance:
Debbie Diamond, Bob Ricca’s daughter stepped forward on behalf of her mother and father. Member Ricca could not be here this evening due to illness. The Board Secretary did receive a “Power of Attorney” granting his daughter Debbie Diamond to represent Member Ricca and his wife.
Attorney Faasse explained that back in May, there was an approval for this application for a two family dwelling with an expansion. Prior to the Resolution, Mrs. Ricca realized she wanted additional storage space on the second floor to make up for the space that they will be losing by dividing the house in half. Therefore, they would like to amend their application to encompass a two- story structure as opposed to a one story, the second floor to be a large room off the main bedroom to be used as a dressing room and closet/storage area.
Attorney Faasse swore in Debbie Diamond at this point and testified that the only change for the 12 x 16 addition on the first floor will now be a two- story addition.
OPEN TO PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None/Closed
MOTION TO AMEND THE ORIGINAL VARIANCES TO INCLUDE A SECOND FLOOR OVER THE EXTENSION AND ALL THE OTHER CONDITIONS, STIPULATIONS, USE AND FOOTAGE GRANTED TO REMAIN THE SAME: made by Member Grygus, seconded by Member Covelli, voting yes were Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig and Covelli. Chairman Dunning abstained and Member Roberto not qualified to vote.
APPLICATION #14-01 Ronald Gallo, 2-4 Railroad Ave., Block 236.01 Lot 18, Site Plan, Multi-Family & Use:
The Board Secretary told the Board that she received a letter from Attorney Richard P. Saunders dated August 8, 2001, asking to carry this application to the September 12, 2001 Meeting. Attorney Saunders stated in the letter there were two reasons asking for this application to be carried. First, certain revisions to the plan requested by Mr. Gregor require more field survey work that was not able to be completed in time to be submitted prior to tonight’s meeting. Second, their planner, Michael Kauker will be out of state and is not available. The Board directed the Secretary to send an Extension Letter for 120 Days to Attorney Saunders, to be signed and returned no lather than August 31, 2001, otherwise the Board will dismiss this application without prejudice. The Board would also like to know if Attorney Saunders is planning on bifurcating this application.
MOTION TO CARRY APPLICATION TO THE SEPTEMBER 12TH MEETING WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE BOARD RECEIVES THE 120 DAY EXTENSION LETTER BY AUGUST 31ST: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Grygus, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig, Roberto and Covelli.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION: None/Closed
RESOLUTION ON APPLICATION #15-01 Kim-Marie Stanaback, 102 Monroe St., Block 439 Lot 9, Bulk Variance:
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Kardasz, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig and Roberto. Member Covelli not qualified to vote.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Letter from Attorney Richard P. Saunders on the Gallo Application, discussed earlier in the meeting.
Flyer from Rutgers on courses in zoning and planning.
VOUCHERS: submitted by Engineer Gregor for Engineering Services for Application #14-01 Gallo for $300.00.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Covelli, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig, Roberto and Covelli.
VOUCHERS: submitted by Attorney Faasse for Resolution on Application #15-01 Stanaback for $115.00.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Grygus, seconded by Member Roberto, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig, Roberto and Covelli.
MINUTES: from July 11, 2001 Meeting.
MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Grygus, seconded by Member Roberto, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Kardasz, Ludwig and Roberto. Member Covelli abstained.
ENGINEER/BUILDING INSPECTOR’S REPORT:
Engineer Gregor told the Board he received a revised Site Plan from Gerald Gardner’s office in regards to the Zikra Application. Engineer Gregor said he reviewed the Site Plan, therefore, Engineer Gregor is providing the Board with a list of approved plans that are suitable for signing. A package was given to Engineer Gregor this evening and Engineer Gregor will have to take a look at the plans to see if they comply with his letter.
Engineer Gregor added, that his preliminary review indicates that there are some drawings missing and drawings with obsolete dates on them.
Engineer Gregor commented, he hasn’t received anything additional from the Gallo Application.
Building Inspector Brusco told the Board that Mr. Zikra’s new architect has called him and said he’s taking over the job and designing the upstairs and downstairs. Inspector Brusco also said, he disagrees with the architect and has sent him a letter stating as such.
Inspector Brusco told the Board, the new architect didn’t want to provide the second means of egress, therefore, Inspector Brusco did a detail review of it and sent a letter back stating he has to give Inspector Brusco a detailed code analysis of how he plans to do the upstairs with one means of egress. Mr. Zikra called Inspector Brusco and wanted to know what was going on with his application for tonight’s meeting. At that time, Mr. Zikra told Inspector Brusco he had no problem with putting a second exit in. Attorney Faasse told the Board, whether there are two exits or not on the second floor, is a determination to be made by the Building Official.
Inspector Brusco told the Board he sent out a letter on July 17th to Attorney Cohen in regards to Lakeland Health Care requesting payment for engineering services rendered for the proposed Canopy Application. ( A copy of this letter was mailed to Board Members). Attorney Cohen called Inspector Brusco and told him the letter was forwarded to Lakeland Health Care. Inspector Brusco added, that he made it very clear to Attorney Cohen the fee had to be paid whether or not he proceeds with this application and Attorney Cohen agreed.
Inspector Brusco also sent a letter to Mary Ann Brindisi, CFO, in regards to the Broughman Application, whereas, Ms. Broughman doesn’t want to pay the additional fees incurred. Ms. Brindisi heard from Ms. Broughman, and she still doesn’t want to pay.
Ms. Broughman also called the Borough Clerk, and asked for copies of the contracts for the Board’s Professionals. Kathy Falone, Borough Clerk, called Borough Attorney Fiorello and was advised. (A copy of this memo was mailed to the Board Members).
Inspector Brusco has a new application for Anthony J. Fagan, 33 Rockridge Rd., and needs an Engineering Review and Attorney Review. This application is for a second story addition on the front of the house, two story addition to the back of the house and proposed garage addition. Engineer Gregor and Attorney Faasse have copies of this application. Payment has been made by the applicant in order to start review process.
DISCUSSION: None
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 8:35 P.M.: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Hoffman. All in favor.
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Gerri Marotta
Secretary to Board of Adjustment