BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

JUNE 24, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, June 24, 2008

ROLL CALL:            Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – May 27, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2008:8 – Cathy Witte – 91 S. Lincoln Avenue

Variance denied for the purpose of constructing a two-family dwelling.

Case #2008:9 – Kenneth Hale – 51 Broad Street

Application denied for the purpose of performing automotive repair and storage.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2008:6 – Cory & Shelby Orlando

122 Myrtle Avenue, Block 44, Lot 18 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of providing a second driveway and parking area.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-53 K1, 7, 9 & 10 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  There shall be no parking in the front yard, parking area and driveway shall be macadam, concrete or pavers, no more than one driveway and the maximum driveway width shall be 15 feet.

Case #2008:10 – Maureen Grasso

60 E. Washington Avenue, Block 24, Lot 19 – B2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of operating a Gaming Center Club.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-81A and 23-6A of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  Amusement devices are not permitted in this zone nor within 200 feet of a church or school.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Letter from Matthew Miller (2008:7) requesting adjournment

2. Letter from Attorney Alan Lowcher re: Sam Hicks

3. New Jersey Planner – May/June

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

            William Gleba, Board Engineer

            Express Times

            WRNJ Radio Station

            Star Ledger

            The Reporter/Star Gazette

            Cory & Shelby Orlando

            Maureen Grasso