BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, February 26, 2008

ROLL CALL:            Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

NOMINATIONS:     Appointment of Board Engineer

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – January 22, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2005:6 – Paul Cioletti – N/N Hillcrest Avenue

Variance extension approved for the construction of a single family dwelling.

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.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-53K 7 & 10 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  Macadam pavement shall be required on a 6” soil aggregate and the maximum size of the drive apron shall be 15’.

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 reason(s):  Any accessory building must adhere to the yard requirements for the principal building and there shall be a front yard of 20 feet.  This application has been tabled from the January 22, 2008 meeting.

Case #2008:4 – Joseph Magyar

14-16 E. Washington Avenue, Block 24, Lot 31 – B2 Zone

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

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-81A of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  Operation of a bar without a restaurant is not a permitted use.

COMMUNICATIONS:

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

            Asmaa Ahmed

Luis Dias

Joseph Magyar