BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

AUGUST 26, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, August 26, 2008

ROLL CALL:            Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – July 22, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2004:13 – Sam Hicks – Harrison Street / Garfield Street

One year extension approved to previously granted bulk variance.

APPLICATIONS:

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.  This case has been tabled from the June 24 and July 22, 2008 meetings.

Case #2008:11 – Maynard McNeil

110 Sunrise Terrace, Block 66.04, Lot 4 – R1 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of replacing second floor side steps and deck with a 6’x 16’ deck.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-75 B3 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  There shall be a side yard of at least 15 feet.

Case #2008:12 – Barbara & Kevin Serridge

30 Nunn Avenue, Block 97.02, Lot 4 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of expanding a drive apron 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 & 10 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  There shall be no parking in the front yard except on an approved driveway and the maximum size of the drive apron shall be 15 feet.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. NJ Planner – July/August 2008

2. Letter from Charles Anthony re: Sam Hicks Case (2004:13)

REPORTS:

REMARKS:

                                    By Board Attorney and Board Members

ADJOURNMENT:

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

            Maureen Grasso

            Barbara & Kevin Serridge

            Maynard McNeil