BOROUGH OF WASHINGTON, WARREN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA
JANUARY 23, 2007
8:00 P.M.
TO: Board of Adjustment Members
MEETING: Tuesday, January 23, 2007
ROLL CALL: Prior to the Roll Call, the Oath of Office will be administered to Charles Post and Tina Truman
STATEMENT: Open Public Meetings Act Read into the Record
NOMINATIONS: Election of Temporary Chair to conduct nominations and Election of Officers for 2007
1) Chairman
2) Vice-Chairman
3) Secretary
4) Appointment of Clerk – 2007
5) Appointment of Board Attorney – 2007 – Two (2) Resolutions
6) Adoption of Resolution Complying with Open Public Meetings Act Scheduling Meetings for 2007
MINUTES: Regular Meeting – November 28, 2006
RESOLUTIONS:
Case #2006:22 – Joyce & Ruben Lopez – 56 Grand Avenue
Variance approved to replace shed and add a 2nd story addition.
Case #2006:24 – Damien McDermott – 7 Carlton Avenue
Variance approved for operating a window replacement business.
APPLICATIONS:
Case #2007:3 – Melissa Williams
51 Broad Street, Block 95, Lot 20 – OB Zone
This application is filed for the purpose of operating an architectural model business.
In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit, this request is denied for non-compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-82 A of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: This type of business is not a permitted use in this zone.
Case #2007:1 – Shawki Zakhra
54-56 N. Lincoln Avenue, Block 21, Lot 1 – R3 Zone
This application is filed for the purpose of adding a second driveway opening.
In the Zoning Officer’s Refusal of Permit this request is denied for noncompliance with the provisions of Section(s) 94-53 K9 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: no more than one driveway opening shall be permitted.
Case #2007:2 – Daniel & Lisa Demeter
189 Belvidere Avenue, Block 20.03, Lot 1.02 – OB Zone
This application is filed for the purpose of operating a preschool.
This request has come directly to the Board of Adjustment regarding Section(s) 94-84 B2 of the Municipal Zoning Ordinance for the following reasons: the school is located on a lot whose area must exceed one acre.
COMMUNICATIONS:
1. Copy of a memo dated 10/27/06 to R. Sheola from R. Bescherer regarding Borough Code Adoption and/or Updating
2. NJPO Official Ballot
3. NJPO Winter/Spring 2007 Mandatory Training Program Listing
REPORTS:
1. Zoning Officer – Mr. Bescherer would like the Board’s interpretation of two current codes: 94-80 (B1 Zone) and 94-9 B, C (BOA)
REMARKS:
By Board Attorney and Board Members
ADJOURNMENT:
__________ P.M.
NOTE: Please contact me at 689-4313 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. if you are unable to attend the meeting. Thanks. Ann Kilduff
CC: Richard J. Sheola, Borough Manager
Board Members and Attorney
Rudy Bescherer, Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer
Robert Miller, C.M.E., Borough Engineer
Bulletin Board
Express Times
WRNJ Radio Station
Star Ledger
The Reporter/Star Gazette
Melissa Williams
Shawki Zakhra
Daniel & Lisa Demeter
Mr. Zaiter, Esq.
Mr. Baucom, Esq.