BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE ZONING BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

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1 BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE ZONING BOARD SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES The Public Meeting of the Zoning Board of the Borough of Park Ridge was held at Borough Hall on the above date. Chairman Flaherty asked everyone to stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL VOTE: Chairman Jake Flaherty Vice Chairman John Sigillito Mr. William Walker Mr. Frank Pantaleo Mr. Mike Curran Mr. JeffRutowski Mr. David Shifris Mr. Gary Ingala (Alt. 1) Mr. Nick Triano (Alt. 2) Absent ALSO PRESENT: Mr. William Rupp Ms. Tonya Tardibuono Ms. Allison Fahey Mr. Kevin Boyer Board Attorney Board Secretary Board Planner Board Engineer Chairman Flaherty stated that the meeting was being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act. NEW APPLICATION #ZBA Jason Destro 30 Henry Ave Block 2205 I Lot 8 Second Floor & Deck Addition The following people were sworn in by Mr. Rupp to offer testimony: Joseph Bruno 29 Pascack Road Park Ridge, NJ Mr. Jason Destro 30 Henry Ave Park Ridge, NJ Proof of service is in order. 1

2 The applicant is seeking variances for rear yard setback, building coverage, impervious coverage, FAR and deck setback. Mr. Destro explained to the board why he was looking to expand his home. Mr. Bruno went over the application in detail explaining the application and what they were seeking. Mr. Walker pointed out that the survey is not accurate. The survey that was submitted to the Board is dated 4/7/05. Mr. Pantaleo asked Mr. Bruno ifhe did his calculations according to the survey or on his own. Mr. Bruno replied on his own. Mr. Rupp asked if there was a shed on the lot. Mr. Destro replied yes. Mr. Rupp pointed out that it was a stipulation of a previous resolution that the shed be taken down. Mr. Destro stated that he will be sure to take the shed down. Chairman Flaherty stated that the Board seems to be struggling with the deck specifications. Mr. Rupp stated that the hardship with the deck is with the depth, not the width. The Board asked Mr. Bruno ifhe could change his design and follow the existing house line, and the balcony will do the same. That will eliminate and reduce some of the variances. Mr. Flaherty asked if there was any members of the public wishing to speak. Mr. Forde Prigot - Mr. Prigot ask for specifications on the balcony. Mr. Bruno pointed out the balcony on the plans and gave Mr. Prigot all measurements. Mr. Prigot asked to view the pictures that was submitted to the Board. Mr. Bruno showed Mr. Prigot all pictures. Mr. Rupp asked that Mr. Bruno revise the plans and resubmit to the Board along with a new survey. Mr. Rupp also stated that the shed needs to be taken down. This application will continue at the next Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for October 16, No notice is required. RESOLUTION #ZBA Helyn Beer 72 Freemont Ave Block 1308 I Lot 7 First Floor Addition & Porch 2

3 A motion was made by Mr. Walker to approve the resolution, seconded by Mr. Sigillito, and carried by a roll call vote as follows: Mr. Frank Pantaleo Mr. William Walker Mr. Gary Ingala Mr. Nick Triano Vice Chairman John Sigillito Chairman Jake Flaherty APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of August 21, 2018 were approved on a motion from Mr. Pantaleo, seconded by Mr. Triano, and carried by all members eligible to vote. The meeting was adjourned on a motion from Mr. Pantaleo, seconded by Mr. Curran, and carried by all. Respectfully Tonya Tardibuono 3

4 BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT RESOLUTION ************* * * * WHEREAS, HELYN BEER (hereinafter referred to as "Applicant"), being the owner of premises located at 72 Fremont Avenue, in the Borough of Park Ridge, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, said premises also being known as Lot 7 in Block 1308 on the Tax Assessment Map for the Borough of Park Ridge, applied to the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE (hereinafter referred to as "BOARD"), seeking a variance for rear yard setback; and WHEREAS, the premises are located in an R-15 Residential Zoning District as same is defined by the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Park Ridge; and WHEREAS, the BOARD held a hearing in connection with the application, upon due notice as required by law, on August 21, 2018; and WHEREAS, the BOARD has received the exhibits and documents with respect to this application as more particularly set forth on the list attached hereto and made part hereof; and WHEREAS, the BOARD has carefully considered the application and all evidence and testimony submitted in connection therewith;

5 WHEREAS, the BOARD voted on August 21, 2018 to grant the aforesaid application subject to the adoption of the within memorializing resolution pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-10; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE that the BOARD hereby makes the following findings of fact: 1. Applicant is the owner of premises located at 72 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, N.J., also known and designated at Lot 7 in Block 1308 as shown on the Tax Map of the Borough of Park Ridge, located within the R-15 Residential Zoning District, containing 15,595 square feet (15,000 sf required) with a lot width of feet (100 feet required), and a lot depth of feet (150 feet required). The existing lot is non-conforming lot as to lot depth and is a rectangular shaped lot located on the corner of Freemont Avenue and North Fifth Street.. 2. The premises are currently improved with a two story frame single family house (913 sf), with a detached shed/ garage (343 sf) for a total building coverage of 1,256 (8%) (maximum of 20% permitted). The existing house is set back ft. from the front lot line (30 ft. required), ft. from the rear lot line (45 ft. required), and ft. from the westerly side lot line (18' required). The existing impervious surface coverage (3,506 sf) is 22.48% of the lot (maximum of 35% permitted). The existing floor area is 1,641 sf (maximum of 4,250 sf permitted) and the existing floor area ratio is 10.52% of the lot (maximum of 25% permitted). The existing dwelling width (19.34 feet) is 14.84% of the lot width (maximum of 65 % permitted). 2

6 3. Applicant seeks approval for a new one story entranceway containing a bathroom and mudroom containing 124 sf and a covered porch containing 36 sf. The one story addition measures 6' by 20' 8" and the covered porch measures 4' 6" by 8'. 4. The proposed new one story addition and covered porch will be set back feet from the westerly sideline and feet from the rear lot line. 5. The proposed addition will increase the building coverage to 1,416 sf or 9.06%. The proposed floor area is increased to 1,765 sf and proposed floor area ratio is increased to 11.32%. Impervious surface coverage is increased to 3,666 sf or 23.5%. All of the foregoing will be well below the maximums permitted. 6. The BOARD finds that, by reason of the non-conforming lot depth, and the location and configuration of the existing house on the lot, the strict application of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to the rear yard setback requirement would result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to, and exceptional and undue hardship upon the Applicant pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 c(l). More specifically, the BOARD finds that there is no other practical location for the proposed addition for the entranceway, first floor bathroom and mudroom due to the location of the existing doorway and windows. 7. The BOARD further finds that the proposed addition complies with all zoning requirements except for rear yard setback and that the proposed addition will be set back 7.5 feet further from the rear lot line than the existing house. 8. For the reasons set forth above, the BOARD finds that the variance from the rear yard setback requirement can be granted without substantial detriment to the public 3

7 EXHIBIT LIST BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE ZONING BOARD APPLICANT: ZB ADDRESS: 72 Fremont Ave BLOCK: 1308 LOT: 7 ZONE: R-15 EXHIBIT: ITEM NO. DATE: Application Owner's Affidavit/ Authorization Certificate of Applicant Tax Certification Location Survey & Proposed Plans Property Owners within 200 Feet Proof of Publication Certification of Service (w /Receipts) Photos of Property (4) 1 7 /11/ /11/ /11/18 4 7/11/18 5 7/11/18 6 8/16/18 7 8/16/18 8 8/16/18 9 8/21/18

8 good and without impairing the intent and purpose of the zone plan or Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Park Ridge. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FOR THE BOROUGH OF PARK RIDGE, by virtue of the foregoing, and pursuant to the authority of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70 (c)l, the BOARD does hereby grant the Applicant a variance from the rear yard setback requirement of the zoning ordinance, as more particularly set forth in this resolution and as shown on the plans submitted to the BOARD., Ayes:_(0~-- Nays: Q q /'1 JC Dated: U Introduced by: 4