ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

 

TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER

 

DECEMBER 13, 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 a date yet to be determined at the attorney’s request. Re-notification is required. Time limitations waived.

 

b) The application for Robert & Angela Veracca, 4 Fifth Avenue, Block 1016, Lot  

25, Appeal #12706 for a Bulk Variance has been carried to January 10, 2008    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 Russo, Block 943.02, Lot 41

B.                 Refund voucher for Duffy, Block 945.01, Lot 22

 

11.       MINUTES OF THE MEETING

 

12.       RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL

 

13.       PUBLIC COMMENT

 

14.       ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

PENDING APPLICATIONS

 

APPEAL #12713 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD – CARRIED FROM NOVEMBER 29, 2007

 

1.            William & Dorothy Hyde                      Block 921.03

              55 Pacific Way                                   Lot 42

              Zone: R-40B                                       Robert D. Krug, Esq.

                                                                       ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-707

                                                                      

            Applicant proposes the demolition and reconstruction of a single family dwelling.

 

            Min. Lot Area                                        -4000 SF required

                                                                       -1500 SF proposed

 

            Min. Lot Depth                                      -100’ required

                                                                       -30’ proposed

 

            Min. Side Setback                                -12’ required

                                                                       -9.1’ proposed

 

            Max. Lot Coverage                                -47.5% required

                                                                       -56.4% proposed

 

           A/C Unit to Property Line                        -4’ required

                                                                       -1’ proposed

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                 

APPEAL #12674 – USE,  BULK VARIANCES & MAJOR SITE PLAN– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  TESTIMONY HEARD  - CARRIED FROM NOVEMBER 29, 2007 FOR A SITE INSPECTION

 

2.           JFM Associates, LLC                      Block 537

              Colfax Street                                    Lots 49, 97, 100 & 101

              Zone: MF-6                                       James Gluck, Esq.

              December 25, 2007                         ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-670

 

Applicant seeks Preliminary & Final Site Plan approval associated with the construction of two multi-family buildings involving 11 new residential dwelling units on the subject property.

 

              Use Variance                                   -6.0 Du/Ac required

              (Dwelling Unit Density)                    -7.9 Du/Ac permitted

             

              Use Variance                                   -9.0 Br/Ac required

              (Bedroon Density)                           -22.3 Br/Ac proposed

 

              Min. Lot Area                                    -5.0 Ac required

                                                                       -1.39 Ac proposed

 

              Min. Front Setback                           -75’ required

                                                                       -35.04’ proposed

 

              Min. Rear Setback                           -40’ required

                                                                       -25.05’ proposed

 

              Min. Side Yard Setback                    -40’ required

                                                                        -15.56’ proposed

 

              Min. Unoccupied Open Space         -40% required 

                                                                       -13% proposed

             

              Min. Improvement                            -75’ required

              Setback From Public St                   -25’ proposed

                                                                      

 

              Min. Improvement                            -40’ required

             Setback From Other                        -15.56’ proposed

              Property Lines  

 

              Bldg Line Elevation                          -2 Units required

              Breaks                                              -3 Units proposed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

              APPLICANT                                      BLOCK

              ADDRESS                                         LOT

              ZONE                                                ATTORNEY (if applicable)

              DATE OF EXPIRATION

              Brief Description

 

APPEAL #12696 - BULK VARIANCES – PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

3.            Vera & Joseph Terranova                     Block 442.12

              47 Windjammer Court                         Lot(s) 9

              Zone: R-75                                        

              January 24, 2008                                ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-690

             

Applicant proposes the installation of a 12’x24’ in-ground pool, fence, filter and modifications to an existing wood deck.

 

             Min. Rear Yard Setback                       -10’ required      

             (From Bulkhead Line)                           -2.8’ proposed

 

             Min. Side Yard Setback                        -8’ required

                                                                       -6’ proposed

 

             Pool to Structure Offset                        -8’ required

                                                                       -3.7’ proposed

 

             Min. Side Setback (Filter)                     -10’ required

                                                                       -4.9’ proposed

 

            Structure to Water Offset                       -20’ required

                                                                       -2.8’ proposed

 

            Max. Fence Height                                -20’ required

                                                                       -2.8’ proposed

 

             Within 20’ of Water                              -4’ required

                                                                       -4.9’ proposed    

 

APPEAL #12707– BULK VARIANCE – PUBLIC HEARING OPEN – NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

4.            Elisa & Louis Lugo                              Block 388.03

              14 Hoffman Street                               Lot(s) 10, 12, 14 & 16

              Zone: R-75                                        

              February 28, 2007                               ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-701

             

Applicant proposes 1st and 2nd floor additions to provide three (3) bedrooms and one (1) full bathroom as well as a one-story family room and garage addition.

 

             Min. Side Yard Setback                        -8’ required

                                                                       -5’ proposed      

 

 

 

APPEAL #12710 – BULK VARIANCE– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

5.           Michael J. Muskopf                          Block 111

              3396 Sea View Road                       Lot 6

              Zone: R-40B                                    Harvey L. York, Esq.

              February 27, 2008                           ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-704

 

Applicant proposes a 5’8” x 20’ building addition to the existing single family residential dwelling.

 

            Min. Front Setback                             -19.10’ required

                                                                       -14.10’ proposed

 

 

APPEAL #12709 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

6.           William Munier                                 Block 920.05

              117 Johnson Road                          Lot 34

              Zone: R-40A                                                

              March 5, 2008                                  ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-703

                                                                      

Applicant proposes construction of a second floor deck addition. The first floor area will be utilized as a new carport.

           

              Min. Front Setback                           -3.08’ required

                                                                       -2.7’  proposed

 

              Min. Rear Setback                           -3.49’ required

                                                                       -2.7’ proposed

          

              Min. Side Setback                            -4’ required      

                                                                       -0’ proposed

 

              Min. Comb Side Setback                 -12’ required

                                                                       -11.6’ proposed

 

              Max. Lot Coverage                           -47.5% required

                                                                       -64.7% proposed

 

              Min. Access Side Setback               -3.0’ required

                                                                       -1.0’ proposed

 

              Min. Access Rear Setback              -3.0’ required

- -3.0’ proposed

 

 

 

             

 

 

 

APPEAL #12704 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

7.            Joseph Milowic, Jr.                             Block 442.76

              129 France Street                               Lot 15

              Zone: R-150                                       Joseph D. Coronato, Esq.

              February 28, 2008                               ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-697

                                                                      

Applicant proposes the construction of a 9’x14’ sunroom addition on a new 2nd story wood deck.

 

            Min. Rear Setback                                -30’ required

                                                                       -27’ proposed

 

            Structure to Pool Offset                         -8’ required

                                                                       -3’ proposed

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPEAL #12718 – BULK VARIANCES– PUBLIC HEARING OPEN –  NO TESTIMONY HEARD

 

8.            Gary & Ruth Markovits                        Block 943.05

              224 San Fernando Drive                      Lot 23

              Zone: R-40B                                      

              March 16, 2008                                  ESCROW ACCT.#X-23—B00-712

                                                                      

Applicant proposes the demolition and reconstruction of a single family dwelling on the subject site.

 

            Min. Lot Depth                                      -100’ required

                                                                       -79.97’ proposed

 

            Min. Rear Setback                                -20’ required

                                                                       -18.34 proposed

 

            Min. Side Setback                                -12’ required      

           (comb)                                                  -9.31’ proposed

 

           Structure Offset to Water                        -20’ required

                                                                       -18.34’ proposed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESOLUTIONS OF APPROVAL

           

A.         Licia Fazzini –945 Tunesbrook Drive- Block 694.01, Lot 85   - Appeal #12693- Bulk Variances - Approved

 

B.         Walter Kucharski, Jr. – 828 Ross Street - Block 1502.16, Lot 10   

            Appeal #12705- Bulk Variances-Approved

 

C.        Lester Glenn Auto Group – 111 Route 37 East- Block 644.01, Lots 4, 5 & 6, - Appeal #12213 – Statutory Extension of Time - Approved

 

D.        Yee Nun & Yee Hip Wong– 1028/1036 Cox Cro Road- Block 173, Lot 25, - Appeal #12703 – Use & Bulk Variances - Approved

 

E.         Battista & Linda Rundella – 212 Johnson Road- Block 919.04, Lot 55, - Appeal #12708 – Bulk Variances - Approved

 

F.         Lester Glenn Auto Group– Pheasant Lane & 230 Route 37 East- Block 646, Lots 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 22.01, 22.04 & 22.05 - Appeal #12672 – Major Subdivision - Approved

 

G.        Lester Glenn Auto Group – 230 Route 37 East- Block 646, Lots 3.02, 3.03, 3.04, 22.01, 22.04 & 22.05, - Appeal #12689 – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan - Approved

 

 

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