REGULAR MEETING

Salute to Flag:

This is a Regular Meeting of the Wanaque Board of Adjustment and adequate notice has been duly advertised by the mailing of a notice to the Suburban Trends and the Herald & News on the 8^th day of January 2004 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, Don Ludwig (came in at 8:20 P.M.), Chris Demetriou, Ted Roberto, John Shutte, Lee Smith, Attorney Ralph Faasse and Engineer William Gregor.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Member Frank Covelli

Donald Sheehan & Angelique Biggs, 4 Maple Ave., Application #08-04 were asked to come forward. Atty. Faasse explained to them that for a Use Variance you need five (5) affirmative votes and only five (5) members tonight can participate. Therefore, the applicants should give it some thought and decide if they want to proceed tonight or come back next month.

APPLICATION #09-03 Wanaque Manor Associates, Portion of Properties along Jefferson St. & Boulevard, Block 457 Lot 1 & Block 479 Lots 1 & 2, Amended Preliminary & Final Site Plan & Conditional Use Variance. Authorized Agent is Peter A. Buchsbaum, Esq.

The Board Secretary received a fax from Robert C. Schachter, Esq. who is taking over this application for Attorney Buchsbaum. The letter is requesting that the matter be carried until October 6, 2004 and that they anticipate that a closing of title with the Borough will occur within the next couple of weeks, which will result in a withdrawal of the application.

MOTION TO CARRY TO THE OCTOBER 6^TH MEETING PROVIDED THAT PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2004 THE BOARD RECEIVES A 60 DAY EXTENSION FROM THE APPLICANT: made by Member Roberto, seconded by Member Grygus, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Demetriou, Roberto, Shutte and Smith.

APPLICATION #02-04 Stanislaw & Olga Tokarz, 48 Furnace Ave., Block 219 Lot 1.01, Bulk & Use Variance:

Mr. Tokarz came forward and was sworn in by Atty. Faasse.

Eng. Gregor told the Board the plans they should have are the Revised Site Plan dated August 12, 2004 prepared by Gene Rotonda, PE and John Miceli, LS

consisting of one sheet and Revised Architectural Plans and Elevations prepared by Bogdan Cybulski, RA dated April 2004 consisting of 5 sheets. Eng. Gregor mentioned he received a phone call from Mr. Miceli indicating that the engineer is currently working on the drainage calculations and should be received shortly.

Chairman Dunning asked Mr. Tokarz to explain what he is seeking. Mr. Tokarz said he wants to build a garage and an addition. Eng. Gregor went over his review dated August 27, 2004 (all members have copies). Eng. Gregor mentioned in his report under Item 7 that the size of the existing structure shown on the Architectural drawings does not agree with the size of the structure as shown on the survey. The applicant should confirm which drawing is correct and the incorrect drawing should be revised accordingly. Under Item 8 the size of the proposed structure on the Architectural drawings does not agree with the size of the proposed structure as shown on the Site Plan. The applicant should confirm which drawing is correct and the incorrect drawing should be revised accordingly. The coverage calculations should conform to the correct size of the structure. Eng. Gregor went on to say that the parking spaces as proposed are not recommended. A storm water management plan should be provided to address how the increase in storm water runoff will be handled. The width of the proposed driveway to the new garage has been shown as 12 feet on the revised plans. Due to the proximity of the driveway on the adjacent lot Eng. Gregor recommends a minimum of 15 feet between the building and the property line for adequate vehicular access to the garage.

Chairman Dunning said to Mr. Tokarz that this is an existing two family and Chairman Dunning wanted to know how Mr. Tokarz parks the four cars. Mr. Tokarz said it’s a big problem and he parks on the grass. Atty. Faasse asked Mr. Tokarz if he intends to pave the driveway. Mr. Tokarz said he wants to use pavers on the new driveway. Chairman Dunning also asked Mr. Tokarz how he plans on attacking this parking and try to make it more workable where you get at least one of the cars away from the front steps. Mr. Tokarz said one car would be in the garage, one on the side and another car behind. Chairman Dunning told Mr. Tokarz the code requires four (4) parking spaces, two per dwelling unit.

Atty. Faasse reminded the applicant that his architectural plans don’t jive with the survey and site plan as mentioned in Item 7 and Item 8 in Eng. Gregor’s report dated August 27, 2004.

Chairman Dunning told the applicant that this application would have to be carried until his professionals can get the two drawings to line up. Chairman Dunning suggested he have his architect and engineer speak to Eng. Gregor.

MOTION TO CARRY APPLICATION TO THE OCTOBER 6, 2004 MEETING: made by Member Roberto, seconded by Member Ludwig, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Ludwig, Demetriou, Roberto and Shutte.

APPLICATION #08-04 Donald J. Sheehan & Angelique Biggs, 4 Maple Ave., Block 308 Lot 6, Use & Bulk Variance:

Mr. Sheehan and Ms. Biggs came forward. Atty. Faasse explained to the applicants there are only five voting members here tonight and they would need all five members to vote favorably for the approval. Atty. Faasse also suggested a 60 Day Extension Letter should be signed by the applicants because the application’s time frame is up on September 18^th. The applicants decided to carry the application to the October 6^th Meeting and signed the 60 Day Extension Letter.

MOTION TO CARRY THE APPLICATION TO THE OCTOBER 6^TH MEETING: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Shutte, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Ludwig, Demetriou, Roberto and Shutte.

PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Grace Maiello, 26 Rhinesmith Ave. came forward. Ms. Maiello mentioned that the applicant for Application #02-04, Stanislaw Tokarz 48 Furnace Ave. said he parks on the grass in the front yard. Ms. Maiello said she believes there is an Ordinance about parking in front yards. Ms. Maiello also mentioned she has received two summonses for that reason.

RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION #15-03 David Brett 11 Mullen Ave., Block 239 Lot 1:

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Hoffman, seconded by Member Shutte, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Hoffman and Shutte. Members Grygus, Ludwig, Demetriou and Roberto were not qualified.

RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION #09-04 John F. Hulahan, 51 Rhinesmith Ave., Block 242 Lot 13:

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Shutte, seconded by Member Hoffman, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Hoffman and Shutte. Members Grygus, Ludwig, Demetriou and Roberto were not qualified.

RESOLUTION FOR APPLICATION #23-03 Grace Montanye, 13 Orchard St., Block 308 Lot 7 Use Variance:

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Hoffman, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Hoffman, Ludwig and Shutte. Members Grygus, Demetriou and Roberto not qualified.

VOUCHERS: submitted by Atty. Faasse for General Expenditures of $750.00, Resolutions for Applications #15-03 Brett $125.00, #09-04 Hulahan $125.00,

#23-03 Montanye $125.00, Professional Services rendered on Application #09-03 Wanaque Manor for $661.50, for a Grand Total of $1,786.50.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Grygus, seconded by Member Roberto, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Ludwig, Demetriou, Roberto and Shutte.

VOUCHERS: submitted by Eng. Gregor for Engineering Services rendered on Application #02-4 Tokarz for $440.00, Application #08-04 Sheehan/Biggs for $165.00, Services rendered for 3^rd Quarter for $750.00, Application #02-04 Tokarz for $165.00, Lakeland Health Care for a preliminary review that the Building Inspector requested for $165.00, for a Grand Total of $1,685.00

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Grygus, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Members Grygus, Hoffman, Ludwig, Demetriou, Roberto and Shutte.

MINUTES: from the August 4, 2004 Meeting.

MOTION TO APPROVE: made by Member Hoffman, seconded by Member Shutte, voting yes were Chairman Dunning, Hoffman and Shutte. Members Grygus, Ludwig, Demetriou and Roberto not qualified.

ENGINEER’S REPORT: Eng. Gregor said he heard from three of the applicants, two of which were here tonight saying they would be getting revised Storm Water Management Plans to him.

Eng. Gregor added, that he still hasn’t heard anything from the Wanaque Market (C Town).

Atty. Faasse said last month Eng. Gregor mentioned he received plans on Application #06-04 Catlas Construction, LLC that complied with the Board’s Resolution. The Chairman, Jack Dunning had voted negative on the application and the Vice Chairman wasn’t at the meeting, therefore, Atty. Faasse said, a motion should be taken directing the Chairman or Vice Chairman to sign the plans in accordance with Eng. Gregor’s letter stating the plans are acceptable.

MOTION TO APPROVE THE CHAIRMAN OR VICE CHAIRMAN AND BOARD SECRETARY TO SIGN THE PLANS ON APPLICATION #06-04 CATLAS CONSTRUCTION, LLC BASED ON ENG. GREGOR’S REPORT DATED JULY 30, 2004: made by Member Ludwig, seconded by Member Shutte, voting yes were Members Ludwig, Demetriou and Shutte.

DISCUSSION: None

MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 9:47 P.M.: Carried by a voice vote.

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Gerri Marotta

Secretary to Board of Adjustment