BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

MARCH 25, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:               Tuesday, March 25, 2008

ROLL CALL:           Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:         Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

NOMINATIONS:     Appointment of Board Engineer

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – February 26, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2008:4 – Joseph Magyar – 14-16 E. Washington Avenue

Variance denied for the operation of a bar.

APPLICATIONS:

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.  This application has been tabled from the January 22, 2008 meeting.

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’.  This application has been tabled from the February 26, 2008 meeting.

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 principle building and there shall be a front yard of 20 feet.  This application has been tabled from the January 22, 2008 and February 26, 2008 meetings.

Case #2008:5 – Eric Phillips

36 Taylor Street, Block 31, Lot 2 – R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of removing a trailer and constructing a single family dwelling on the lot.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-77 B5, 77 B2 and 53 K2 & 10 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  Minimum lot size shall be 6,250 square feet.  There shall be a front yard of at least 20 feet.  No driveway shall be located less than 5 feet from the property line and no drive apron shall be greater than 15 feet.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Financial Disclosure Statement – 2008

2. Copy – Guide to Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Adjustment

3. Copy – Zoning and Land Development

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

            Express Times

            WRNJ Radio Station

            Star Ledger

            The Reporter/Star Gazette

            Robert Migliaccio      

Asmaa Ahmed

Luis Dias

Eric Phillips