LITTLE SILVER PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF LITTLE SILVER 480 PROSPECT AVENUE LITTLE SILVER, NEW JERSEY 07739 (732) 842-2400 Thursday, February 19, 2015 7 P.M. The Regular Meeting was called to order at 7 P.M. by Chairman Jacobi who gave the following Statement of Compliance: Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by giving of annual notice to the Asbury Park Press and Two River Times and by filing of such notice with the Clerk of the Borough of Little Silver and by prominently posting said notice on the Borough bulletin board. Roll Call: Present: Mayor Neff, Councilman Galante, Chairman Jacobi, Mr. Scott, Mr. Chimento, Mr. Perfetto, Mrs. Ramsey, and Attorney Leckstein Absent: Mrs. Hough, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Holzapfel, and Mr. Orlando Chairman Jacobi welcomed Colleen Mayer as Planning Board Secretary as replacement for Diane Ramsey who will be retiring officially March 31, 2015. Correspondence: Notification of DEP Applications of JCP&L for vegetative and utility maintenance. Sign Application of Kearny Bank, 700 Branch Avenue, Block 54, Lot 44. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Scott Moved to approve the Minutes of the February 5, 2015 regular Meeting. Seconded by Mr. Chimento and a unanimous voice vote followed. Unfinished Business: None at this time New Business: John and Lauren Mak 340 Rumson Road Block 44 Lot 2: to construct an 18 by 32 second story dormer over the existing garage and the conversion of an existing 12 by 20 screened in porch to a new 16 by 24 family room, in the R-1 Zone which violates the minimum required lot area of 60,000 square feet where 45,913 square feet is existing and the minimum required improved lot frontage of 160 feet where 150 feet is existing. Armen McOmber, Esq from McOmber and McOmber located in Red Bank, New Jersey presented the application for his clients John and Lauren Mak. Mr. McOmber stated that all are preexisting bulk variances with no new variances being requested. Dr. John Mak was sworn in. Mrs. Ramsey asked Dr. Mak if anyone had informed him that with this expansion of this dormer he may need an additional air conditioner condenser. Dr. Mak testified that he was told by his contractor that they may need the additional air conditioner condenser.
Page 2 Mrs. Ramsey stated that two of them are shown on the plan in the side yard and asked Dr. Mak if another is needed where would that third one be placed. Dr. Mak stated that it would go in the rear yard. Mrs. Ramsey explained that he would have to re-submit application for this unless he wanted to add it on this evening. Dr Mak stated he would like to amend his application this evening. Dr. Mak marked on the plans where the new air conditioner condenser would go in the rear yard. A motion was made by Mr. Scott and seconded by Mr. Chimento to approve this application as amended with the additional air conditioning condenser. Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Mr. Jacobi, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. John and Mary Beth Puzio 150 Alderbrook Block 17, Lot 4.122 to finish an existing basement to include a family room, office and storage, in the PRD Zone which violates the following: A finished basement of seven (7) feet or more measured from floor to ceiling shall be considered a full story and the maximum building height shall not exceed 35 feet and 2 ½ stories where 3 stories is proposed. Marybeth Puzio was sworn in to present her application to the Board. Mrs. Ramsey gave a brief explanation that the Ordinance was changed regarding basements that anything over 7 feet in height becomes a story. Mrs. Puzio lives in Alderbrook Townhomes and they that have been around for some time and they have 8 foot ceiling heights and Mrs. Puzio has gotten caught up in the new ordinance. The Board had a brief discussion regarding maybe changing the ordinance for situations like this. Attorney Leckstein had stated that the concern with finished basements is a water issue with pumping water all day out of these basements. Mrs. Puzio stated she has never had a water issue. She does have flood insurance but it was not required and she purchased it on her own. Mrs. Ramsey did inform the board that Mrs. Puzio does have the association s permission to finish her basement. Mrs. Puzio stated that there will not be a bathroom in the basement just finishing it off to put a TV down there for a family room and office space and would only be finishing off a small area of it and a portion of it will be for storage. A motion was made by Mr. Chimento and second by Mr. Scott to approve this application as submitted.
Page 3 Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Mr. Jacobi, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. Jack and Gloria Springat, 199 Seven Bridges Road Block 46.01 Lot 2 to construct a 27 by 8 7 second floor addition over the first floor and a 6 by 12 6 second floor dormer addition in the R-1 Zone which violates the minimum required lot area of 60,000 square feet where 45,000 square feet is existing and the minimum required improved lot frontage of 160 feet where 150 feet is existing. Mr. Jack Springate was sworn in and presented his application to the Board. Mr. Springgate stated that he is not creating any new variances and they need the additional space. A motion was made by Mr. Scott and second by Mr. Chimento to approve this application as submitted. Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Mr. Jacobi, Mr. Chimento, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. Resolutions: Attorney Leckstein reviewed the following Resolutions for the Board s consideration: Application of Michelle Zigray-Devine, 431 Spring Street, Block 13 Lot 12 to allow an already converted garage to 240 square feet of living space and two patios, approximately 475 square feet and 432 square feet in size, to remain on the property at 431 Spring Street, Block 13, Lot 12, in the R-2 Zone which violates: Each residence shall provide a garage where an existing garage was converted to living space; the minimum required lot area of 25,000 square feet where 13,071 square feet is existing; the minimum required improved road frontage of 100 feet where 89.85 feet is existing; the minimum required side yard setback for a principal structure of 15 feet on each side where 17.7 feet and 14.2 feet are existing; the minimum required side yard setback for an accessory structure of 15 feet on each side where a patio was installed 3.5 feet from the south property line; and the maximum allowable impervious surface of 35% where 37.8% is existing as a result of improvements. Mr. Scott then moved to approve the above Resolution as presented. Seconded by Mr. Chimento and the following roll call were taken: Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Mr. Chimento, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey.
Page 4 William and Kristine Scuorzo 154 Little Silver Point Road Block 59 Lot 5: to construct a 14 by 16 one story addition to the existing sunroom and install a residential gas generator on the property at 154 Little Silver Point Road, Block 59, Lot 5, in the R-1A Zone which violates the minimum required improved road frontage of 150 feet where 107.39 feet is existing and the minimum required side yard setback for a principal building 33.5 feet in height of 42.5 feet on each side where 15.91 feet and 15.11 feet is existing. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Visciano, 679 Prospect Avenue Little Silver, New Jersey seeking permission to demolish the existing structure and construct a 3,800 square foot home with a 648 square foot swimming pool, 400 square foot pool house and 1,800 square feet of walkways and patio on the property at 125 Queens Drive South, Block 47, Lot 13, in the R-2 Zone which violates the minimum required lot area of 25,000 square feet where 23,930 square feet is existing. Mr. Scott then moved to approve the above Resolutions as presented. Seconded by Mr. Chimento and the following roll call were taken: Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Chairman Jacobi,Mr. Chimento, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. Copies of the within Resolutions are attached hereto and made a part hereof in their entirety. Miscellaneous Amendment to Land Use Ordinance Developer Fees Attorney Leckstein notice someone in the audience and asked what application was she there to hear. Mrs. Pat Yaeger from 56 Queens Drive East stated she received notice for 50 Queens Drive East. Mrs. Ramsey informed her that they were postponed until March 5, 2015 meeting. Mrs. Jaeger questioned about the stop work order posted on the garage. Mrs. Ramsey stated that there was a problem with permit for demolition. Mrs. Jaeger stated that debris is still be added to the dumpster in the drive way. Mrs. Ramsey informed Mrs. Jaeger she would contact the Building Department tomorrow morning. The Board had a discussion regarding Ordinance Amending and Supplementing Land Use and Development Ordinance Definitions-Mandatory Affordable Housing Development. The Board further found that the changes are not in conflict with the Master Plan and recommends approval of the Ordinance. A motion was made by Mr. Scott and seconded by Mr. Chimento to adopt this change. Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Chairman Jacobi,Mr. Chimento, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. Negative: None
Page 5 The Board had a discussion regarding maybe changing the ordinance regarding basements. This needs to be addressed in further detail regarding townhomes with basements at a later time. The application for Effective Sign Words for Kearny Federal Savings property location 700 Branch Avenue Block 54, Lot 44 was presented to the Board for amending the wording on the signage. A motion was made by Mr. Chimento and seconded by Mr. Scott to approve this amendment. Affirmative: Mayor Neff, Mr. Galante, Mr. Jacobi, Mr. Chimento, Mr. Scott, Mr. Perfetto, and Mrs. Ramsey. Mayor Neff stated to the Board that the recreation director would like to replace the sign out front of the Women s Club. The new signage is to improve the look with a much nicer looking sign. Chairman Jacobi asked Mayor Neff if this would replace existing sign. Mayor Neff stated yes. The Board agreed to have them come before the Board on March 5, 2015. Attorney Leckstein stated to Mayor Neff that the Public Works Department has been doing a wonderful job and wanted to let the Mayor know and to please inform the Department of same. Public Portion: None There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, Mr. Scott Moved to adjourn at 7:31 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Chimento and a unanimous voice vote followed. Dated: February 25, 2015 Colleen Mayer,Acting Planning Board Secretary