BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

JANUARY 22, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, January 22, 2008

ROLL CALL:            Prior to the Roll Call, the Oath of Office will be administered to Don Eller

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

NOMINATIONS:     Election of Temporary Chair to conduct nominations and Election of Officers for 2008

1) Chairman

2) Vice-Chairman

3) Secretary

4) Appointment of Clerk

5) Appointment of Board Attorney

6) Appointment of Board Engineer

7) Contract for Legal Services

8) Open Public Meetings Act – 2008 Meeting Schedule

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – November 27, 2007

RESOLUTIONS:

There are no resolutions to be approved at this meeting.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2008:2 – Asmaa Ahmed

3 Hillcrest Avenue, Block 86, Lot 3 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of expanding the parking area and not removing the curb.

This application has been postponed until the February 26, 2008 meeting.

Case #2005:6 – Paul Cioletti

N/N Hillcrest Avenue, Block 88, Lot 12 –B1 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a two-family dwelling.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-80 A of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  Two family dwellings are not permitted in the B1 Zone.

This applicant is requesting an extension to a previously approved variance.

Case #2008:1 – Robert Migliaccio

N/N S. Lincoln Avenue, Block 98, Lot 29.01 –R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a two-family dwelling.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-77 B5 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  The minimum lot area of a two family dwelling shall be 11.25 square feet.

Case #2008:3 – Luis Dias

141 N. Lincoln Avenue, Block 6, Lot 33 – R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a 22’ x 26’ garage.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-37 A and 77 B2 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  Any accessory building must adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building and there shall be a front yard of 20 feet.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Copy of memo from William O’Brien to Zoning Officer

2. Copy of 2008 Budget as Presented to Council

3. NJ Planner – November 2007

4. NJLM: Mandatory Training for Land Use Boards

5. NJPO Winter/Spring 2008 Mandatory Training Program Listing

REPORTS:

REMARKS:

                                    By Board Attorney and Board Members

ADJOURNMENT:

                                    __________ P.M.

CC:     Board Members and Attorney

            Rudy Bescherer, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

            John Corica, Borough Manager

            Express Times

            WRNJ Radio Station

            Star Ledger

            The Reporter/Star Gazette

            Paul Cioletti     

Robert Migliaccio

Luis Dias