BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

JANUARY 23, 2007

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, January 23, 2007

ROLL CALL:            Prior to the Roll Call, the Oath of Office will be administered to Charles Post and Tina Truman

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

NOMINATIONS:     Election of Temporary Chair to conduct nominations and Election of Officers for 2007

1) Chairman

2) Vice-Chairman

3) Secretary

4) Appointment of Clerk – 2007

5) Appointment of Board Attorney – 2007 – Two (2) Resolutions

6) Adoption of Resolution Complying with Open Public Meetings Act Scheduling Meetings for 2007

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – November 28, 2006

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2006:22 – Joyce & Ruben Lopez – 56 Grand Avenue

Variance approved to replace shed and add a 2^nd story addition.

Case #2006:24 – Damien McDermott – 7 Carlton Avenue

Variance approved for operating a window replacement business.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2007:3 – Melissa Williams

51 Broad Street, Block 95, Lot 20 – OB Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of operating an architectural model business.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-82 A of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  This type of business is not a permitted use in this zone.

Case #2007:1 – Shawki Zakhra

54-56 N. Lincoln Avenue, Block 21, Lot 1 – R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of adding a second driveway opening.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit this request is denied for noncompliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-53 K9 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  no more than one driveway opening shall be permitted.

Case #2007:2 – Daniel & Lisa Demeter

189 Belvidere Avenue, Block 20.03, Lot 1.02 – OB Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of operating a preschool.

This request has come directly to the Board of Adjustment regarding Section(s) 94-84 B2 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  the school is located on a lot whose area must exceed one acre.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Copy of a memo dated 10/27/06 to R. Sheola from R. Bescherer regarding Borough Code Adoption and/or Updating

2. NJPO Official Ballot

3. NJPO Winter/Spring 2007 Mandatory Training Program Listing

REPORTS:

1. Zoning Officer – Mr. Bescherer would like the Board’s interpretation of two current codes:  94-80 (B1 Zone) and 94-9 B, C (BOA)

REMARKS:

                                    By Board Attorney and Board Members

ADJOURNMENT:

                                    __________ P.M.

NOTE:                        Please contact me at 689-4313 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you are unable to attend the meeting.  Thanks.  Ann Kilduff

CC:     Richard  J. Sheola, Borough Manager

            Board Members and Attorney

            Rudy Bescherer, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

            Robert Miller, C.M.E., Borough Engineer

            Bulletin Board

            Express Times

            WRNJ Radio Station

            Star Ledger

            The Reporter/Star Gazette

Melissa Williams

            Shawki Zakhra

            Daniel & Lisa Demeter

            Mr. Zaiter, Esq.

            Mr. Baucom, Esq.