THE MEETING OF THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT was called to order at 7:30pm by Chairman, Nancy Spark, who stated that the notice of this meeting has been published and posted in accordance with requirements set forth in the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act.
The Pledge of Allegiance followed.
ROLL CALL: CAFFREY, KUHLMAN, KAMINSKI, SPARK, NOVAK, WARK, STILES, WASHBURN
ABSENT: STOKES,
AT THIS TIME the Chairman asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the August, 2007
meeting. Mr. Kaminski so moved, seconded by Mr. Stiles and concurred by all.
MOTION: KAMINSKI
SECOND: STILES
VOTE: AYES: WARK, SPARK, CAFFREY, KAMINSKI, KUHLMAN, NOVAK & STILES
NAYS: NONE ABSENT: STOKES
APPLICATION ZB 07-04
BOSSI
Proofs of service were marked as exhibit A-1, the application was marked as A-3 and the survey
was marked as A-2. Attorney for the applicant, Marc Spielberg, explained the application. Set
backs and required variances, as listed in the application, were reviewed. New construction will
decrease the present non-conformities. Douglas Barber, the applicant’s architect, was sworn in and
gave testimony. This property backs up to the State Park’s property. The first floor was described
and there will be no living space. The second and third levels were reviewed. The Board members
question Mr. Barber. The outside shower will be under the house and the step will be inside.
Height restriction was questioned as was the number of allowed stories. The applicant, Dave Bossi,
was sworn in and gave testimony. He reviewed the history of this property and the houses that have
been on it. The original survey was entered as exhibit A-4.
Mr. Wark moved to open the meeting to public comment. This was seconded by Mr. Kaminski
and concurred by all. Mr. Degironamo, 5 West 3rd Street, said he thinks this is a good move and an
improvement. He is concerned with the front yard set back and would like to see the setback be
18’. He also questioned the rear yard and the dunes and questioned the height of 30’. There being
no further comments from the public, Mr. Wark moved to close the public portion of this hearing.
This was seconded by Mr. Stokes and concurred by all.
Mr. Spielberg addressed the front yard set back and the unusual shape of this property. This is not a
large house for today’s standards. Mr. Barber also said that he understands concerns with front yard
set backs. This structure makes sense and maintains privacy. Board members questioned the lack
of plans for tonight’s hearing. Mr. Spielberg replied that they didn’t feel that plans are necessary
but the foot print of the house is. It was felt by board members that the plans should have been
submitted with the application. Mrs. Spark said she feels we don’t have a whole application. Mr.
Spielberg replied that the variances are for the building but they do have the plans with them and
can present them tonight. The Board decided that after a five minute recess they could proceed with
the hearing.
Mr. Barber presented the plans and reviewed all levels of the proposed house. This exhibit was
marked A-5 and was retained by the applicant. The Board and the public had the opportunity to
also review the plans and the elevation plans were entered as exhibit A-6.
Mr. Kaminski moved to again open the hearing to the public. This was seconded by Mr. Wark and
concurred by all. Mr. Degironamo questioned the stairs and the architect replied. The elevation
was question and reviewed. At this time Mr. Degironamo withdrew any objections to this project.
There being no further comments from the public on a motion made by Mr. Wark, seconded by Mr.
Stiles and concurred by all the public portion was closed.
Mr. Wark moved to approve the application. Mr. Kuhlman seconded the motion. This was
concurred by all with reasons.
MOTION: WARK
SECOND: KUHLMAN
AYES: WARK, SPARK, CAFFREY, KAMINSKI, NOVAK, KUHLMAN, STILES
NAYS: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: STOKES
OTHER BUSINESS: NONE
OPEN PUBLIC SESSION: On a motion made by Mr. Kaminski, seconded by Mr. Wark and concurred by all, the meeting was opened to the public. There being no public comments Mr. Wark moved to close the public portion. This was seconded by Mr. Kaminski and concurred by all.
THERE BEING NO FURTHER BUSINESS BEFORE THE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, ON A MOTION MADE BY MR. STILES, THE MEETING WAS ADJOURNED.
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Nancy A. Manookian, Board Secretary