ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

 

TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER

 

OCTOBER 25, 2007 AGENDA

 

REGULAR MEETING – 7:30 p.m.

 

1.         MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

 

2.         FLAG SALUTE          

 

3.         CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT - OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT

 

4.         ROLL CALL AND DECLARATION OF QUORUM

 

            JEANNETTE AMORUSO                               RODEN LIGHTBODY                        

ART BLANK                                                    LINDA STEFANIK                              

ERNEST COLAVITO                                      ROBERT ALSTON                            

PETER CASSANO                                        

                                                                                                                       

            ALTERNATES:

 

LYNN R. O’TOOLE (ALT #1)              _____

NELS LUTHMAN (ALT #2)                  _____

                       

5.                  RULES & REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE MEETING

 

6.         ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

a) The application for Christopher Bass,  Rt. 37 & Governuer Ave, Block 799, Lots 1, 23 – 25, 41,42, Appeal #12660 for a Special Reasons Variance & Preliminary & Major Site Plan has been carried to December 13, 2007 at the attorney’s request. Re-notification is not required. Time limitations waived.

 

7.         BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATION

 

8.         APPROVAL OF GENERAL VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT

           

9.         APPROVAL OF ESCROW VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT

 

A.         Escrow Vouchers for Russo & Cassidy

            B.         Escrow Vouchers for Owen, Little & Assoc.

 

 

 

 

10.       APPROVAL OF ESCROW REFUND VOUCHERS FOR PAYMENT

 

A.                  Refund voucher for Monmouth Consulting, Block 794.37, Lots 10-15

B.                 Refund voucher for Souza, Block 941.02, Lot 53

C.                 Refund voucher for Johnson, Block 13.02, Lots 34 & 35

D.                 Refund voucher for Wnorowski, Block 1044, Lot 458 & 460

 

11.       MINUTES OF THE MEETING

 

A.         Board of Adjustment meeting of June 28, 2007 & July 12, 2007

           

12.       RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL

 

13.       PUBLIC COMMENT

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

APPEAL #12650 – ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

              Alfred & Virginia Kurtz                      Block 921.03

              NJ State Hwy 35                              Lots 1, 2 & 6

              Zone: R-40B                                    John P. Doyle, Esq.

 

Applicant is before the committee to change the parking lot configure per the NJDOT in order to obtain an Access Permit.

 

 

 

APPEAL #12650 – ARCHITECTURAL & LANDSCAPE REVIEW – PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

              Alfred & Virginia Kurtz                      Block 921.03

              NJ State Hwy 35                              Lots 1, 2 & 6

              Zone: R-40B                                    John P. Doyle, Esq.

 

Applicant is before the committee to satisfy the conditions of the  Resolution which was memorialized on August 9, 2007.


 

 

APPEAL #12673–ARCHTIECTURAL & LANDSCAPE REVIEW – PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

              River City Investments, LLC            Block 657

              Main Street, Hyers Street, Legion    Lots 4, 15-18

              Zone: VO                                          Harvey L. York, Esq.

             

Applicant is before the committee to satisfy the conditions of the  Resolution which was memorialized on October 11, 2007.

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

              APPLICANT                                      BLOCK

              ADDRESS                                         LOT

              ZONE                                                ATTORNEY (if applicable)

              DATE OF EXPIRATION

              Brief Description

 

APPEAL #12700– BULK VARIANCES – PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

1.            David S. Gomez                                 Block 401.03

              645 Texas Drive                                  Lot(s) 1

              Zone: R-90                                        

              January 25, 2008                                ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-694

             

Applicant proposes construction of a 356 SF wood deck to be attached to the existing dwelling at a height of 6 FT.

 

             Min. Side Yard Setback                        -10’ required      

             (to deck)                                                         -7’ proposed

 

APPEAL #12699 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

2.            Frank Pavia                                        Block 1500.03

              22 Barbados Ave                                Lot 14

              Zone: R-75                                        

              January 25, 2008                                ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-693

 

Applicant proposes construction/installation of a 10’x26’ in-ground pool in the rear yard of     the site.  

 

            Min. Rear Setback                                -10’ required

            (Pool)                                                   -1’’ proposed

 

            Structure to Water                                -20’ required

            Offset                                                   -3’ proposed

 

            Accessory Shed Side Setback                -8’ required

                                                                        -0.8’proposed

                                                                       

             

 

 

APPEAL #12694 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

3.            Francis J. & Suzanne Musolf               Block 1694.08

              584 Princess Court                             Lot 2

              Zone: R-50                                         Kim A. Pascarella, Esq.

              January 5, 2008                                  ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-689

 

Applicant proposes the construction of a second floor addition over an existing garage area as well as a first and second story addition to the area west of the garage.

 

            Min. Rear Setback                                -20’ required

                                                                       -18.25’ proposed

 

APPEAL #12698 – USE & BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

4.            Rutherford Home Assoc./                    Block 951.10

              Al Egan                                             Lot 27.20

              52 East Rutherford Lane                      John Paul Doyle, Esq.

              Zone: MF-16                                       ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-692

              January 24, 2008                               

 

Applicant proposes demolition and re-construction of a new 2-story single family dwelling.

 

            Use Variance                                        * required

                                                                       * proposed

 

            Side Setback                                        -4’ required

                                                                       -3.5’ proposed

          

              Vertical Plan                                      -40º required      

                                                                       -75º proposed

 

 

APPEAL #12697 – USE & BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

5.            Rutherford Home Assoc./                    Block 951.10

              John Donahue                                    Lot 27.16

              44 East Rutherford Lane                      John Paul Doyle, Esq.

              Zone: MF-16                                       ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-691

              January 26, 2008                               

 

Applicant proposes demolition and re-construction of a new 2-story single family dwelling.

           

              Use Variance                                     * required

                                                                       * proposed

 

              Side Setback                                      -4’ required

                                                                       -3.5’ proposed

          

              Vertical Plan                                      -40º required      

                                                                       -75º proposed

 

APPEAL #12672 – MAJOR SUBDIVISION– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

6.           Lester Glenn Auto Group                 Block 646

              c/o Karin Hassel, Esq.                     Lots 3.02, 3.03. etc.

              Pheasant Lane & 230 Rt. 37 E        Joseph D. Coronato, Esq.

              Zone: R-90                                       ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-668

                                                                      

The applicant seeks Preliminary & Final Major Subdivision approval so as to establish one (1) new residential lot fronting on Cedar Grove Road and convey a portion of existing lot 3.04 to existing residentially developed lots 3.02, 3.03, 22.01, 22.02, 22.04 and 22.05 all currently fronting and having access to Pheasant Lane. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to establish a new stormwater management drainage basin (Lot 3.06) to be utilized in conjunction with the existing automobile dealership use on adjacent lot 11 and fronting Rt. 37.

 

           Min. Lot Frontage                                -40’ required

                                                                       -0” proposed

 

APPEAL #12689 – PRELIMINARY & FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

7.           Lester Glenn Auto Group                 Block 646

              c/o Karin Hassel, Esq.                     Lots 11 & P/O 3.04.

              230 Rt. 37 East                                Joseph D. Coronato, Esq.

              Zone: RR                                         ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-668

                                                                      

The applicant seeks Preliminary & Final Site Plan approval in relation to modifying an existing site plan so as to provide for an expanded display vehicle storage area. The development proposal will also relocate an existing drainage basin facility to a portion of adjoining Lot 3.04.

 

RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL

           

A.         Ann Conte –2729 Rockport Lane - Block 135.09, Lot 50  - Appeal #12692- Bulk Variances - Approved

 

B.         Antonio Rizzo & Danielle Davi – 297 Monterey Circle- Block 943.05 ,  

            Lots 47 & 47.01 -  Appeal #12683- Bulk Variances-Approved

 

C.        Robert & Megan Poskay – 3425 Maritime Drive- Block 1076.01, Lot 27, - Appeal #12701 – Bulk Variances - Approved

 

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