BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

8:00 P.M.

TO:                             Board of Adjustment Members

MEETING:               Tuesday, November 24, 2009

ROLL CALL:           Clerk will lead

STATEMENT:         Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record

MINUTES:                Regular Meeting – October 27, 2009

RESOLUTIONS:

Case #2009:11 –Brian Olson

51 W. Stewart Street, Block 12.01, Lot 4 – R3 Zone

Variance denied for the construction of a drive apron and parking area.

APPLICATIONS:

Case #2004:13 - Sam Hicks

Harrison Street / Garfield Street, Block 61, Lot 10

Update regarding the 60-day extension to previously granted bulk variance.

Case #2009:11 – Patrick Mack

44 Alvin Sloan Avenue, Block 2.08, Lot 5– R1C Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of constructing a 23’ x 28’ deck.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-75 B4 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reason:  uncovered decks are permitted while retaining a 35’ rear yard.

Case #2009:16 – Robert Howering

21 E. Stewart Street, Block 29, Lot 4– R3 Zone

This application is filed for the purpose of installing a driveway and apron.

In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-53 K2 & 1 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons:  there shall be no parking in the front yard and no driveway shall be located less than 5’ from the perpendicular extension of the property line to the curb line.

COMMUNICATIONS:

1. Memo from Mr. Ours to Mr. Stiles re: Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center deed

2. Draft of letter from Mr. Ours to Mayor & Council re: off-street parking spaces

3. Updated member listing

4. November 2009 New Jersey Planner

REPORTS:

REMARKS:

                                    By Board Attorney and Board Members

ADJOURNMENT:

CC:     Board Members and Attorney

            Rudy Bescherer, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

            Richard Phelan, Borough Manager

            William Gleba, Board Engineer

            Azrak & Associates, LLC

            Patrick Mack

            Robert Howering

            Mr. Lowcher, Esq.