BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:                Tuesday, September 23, 2008

ROLL CALL:            Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:          Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – August 26, 2008

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2008:10 – Maureen Grasso - 60 E. Washington Avenue

Variance approved for the purpose of operating a Gaming Center Club.

Case #2008:11 – Maynard McNeil - 110 Sunrise Terrace

Variance approved for the purpose of constructing a deck.

Case #2008:12 – Barbara & Kevin Serridge - 30 Nunn Avenue

Variance approved for the purpose of expanding a drive apron and parking area.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2008:13 – Shawn Gallic

101 W. Washington Avenue, Block 99, Lot 11 – B2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of operating a drapery and upholstery workshop.  This application has been postponed until the October 28, 2008 meeting

Case #2008:7 – Matthew Miller

15 Monroe Street, Block 95, Lot 22 – OB Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of increasing the size of the 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, 2 & 7 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  There shall be no parking in the front yard.  No driveway shall be located less than 5 feet from the perpendicular extension of the property line to the curb line.  Macadam, concrete or pavers shall be used.  This application has been tabled from the May 27, 2008 meeting.

Case #2008:14 – E. Dolores Wilkinson

17 Grand Avenue, Block 9.02, Lot 4 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of enlarging the garage to 8’ x 20’.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-37 B of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  The minimum distance of any accessory building to a property line shall be five feet.

Case #2008:15 – Donna Stackhouse

23 Valley View Terrace, Block 41, Lot 14 – R2 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of adding a sunroom, kitchen and porch to the house.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-76 B3 & 4 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason(s):  The side yard shall not be less than 8’ and the rear yard shall not be less than 40’.

COMMUNICATIONS:

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

            Matthew Miller

Dolores Wilkinson

Donna Stackhouse