BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

AUGUST 28, 2007

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, August 28, 2007

ROLL CALL:            Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – July 24, 2007

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2007:10 – ALPS Properties – 274 E. Washington Avenue

Variance denied for the conversion of a single family dwelling into a two family dwelling.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2007:13 – William Coleman

166 N. Lincoln Avenue, Block 6, Lot 69 – R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a 12’ x 15’ deck.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit this request is denied for noncompliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-77 B4 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason:  There shall be a rear yard of at least 25’.

Case #2007:14 – Charles Wetenhall

356 N. Prospect Street, Block 6, Lot 7.01 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a 24’D x 36’W x 23’H garage.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit this request is denied for noncompliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-37 C of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason:  accessory buildings shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

Case #2007:15  – Ronald Carvallo

91.5 W. Johnston Street, Block 14.02, Lot 1 – R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a 20’ x 27’ deck; add a second drive apron and parking pad and to add a 6’ high fence along the deck and alley.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit this request is denied for noncompliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-77 B3, 53 K9, and 47 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason:  There shall be a side yard of at least 6’; no more than one driveway opening is permitted and fences in the front yard shall not exceed 4’ in height and must be at least 50% open.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. NJ Planner – July/August 2007

REPORTS:

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:     Board Members and Attorney

            Rudy Bescherer, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

            John Corica, Borough Manager

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

            Bulletin Board

            Express Times

            WRNJ Radio Station

            Star Ledger

            The Reporter/Star Gazette

            William Coleman

Charles Wetenhall

Ronald Carvallo