Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Minutes
The April 16, 2015 regular meeting of the Point Pleasant Beach Board of Adjustment opened at 7:30 pm. The clerk read the notice of compliance with the "Open Public Meetings Act. Present were regular members: Mr. Spader, Mr. Kelly, vice chair Reilly, Chairman Struncius, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Davis and Mr. Ferguson
Absent: Mr. Ardito, Mr. Renner and Mr. Loder
Also present: Dennis Galvin, Board Attorney, Ray Savacool, Board Engineer and Karen L. Mills, Clerk
Court Reporter – Denise Sweet
Motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Spader to memorialize the minutes of March 19, 2015 –
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds, Davis and Ferguson
Opposed – None
Memorialize Resolutions
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Mr. Reynolds to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-13 of Shaina Quackenboss – 20 Brunswick place w/conditions –
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds, Davis and Ferguson
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Mr. Reilly to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-11 – Estate of CJ Mueller – 222 Ocean Ave –
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Mr. Reilly to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-10 – Estate of CJ Mueller – 1309 Oceanfront –
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Kelly, second by Mr. Spader to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-02 of Richard/Nancy Massaro – 8 Beachcomber Lane with conditions
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reynolds and Davis
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Reilly to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-08 of Jeffrey Childers – 336 Curtis Avenue with conditions.
In Favor: Spader, Kelly, Reilly and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Mr. Reynolds to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-04 of John/Barbara Kowalski – 408 Carter Avenue with conditions
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by Mr. Ferguson to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2015-24 of William/Myra Loss – 13 Niblick with conditions
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds and Struncius
Opposed: None
Request – Gusciora/Fields – Requesting to amend resolution and change foundation condition.
Motion by Mr. Reynolds, second by vice chair Reilly to amend resolution #2014-10 and allow the foundation to be California stucco and landscaped.
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds and Ferguson
Opposed: None
Application #2015-18 – Andrew/Margaret Mados – 30 Parkway – Block 100; Lot 21 – Applicant wishes to demolish existing single family dwelling and construct a new FEMA compliant single family dwelling.
Carried without notice from April 2, 2015 (APPLICANT REQUESTING TO WITH DRAW)
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Mr. Kelly to accept the withdrawal of the Mados application
In favor: Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds, Davis and Ferguson
Opposed: None
Withdrawal accepted
Application #2015-04 – 111 New Jersey Avenue LLC c/o Michael Balmann – 111 New Jersey Avenue – Block 48; Lot 6 – Applicant erected six foot fence in the side yard.
Michael Balmann, applicant, sworn, seeking variance to keep six (6) foot fence in his side yard.
Believes the fence looks better at six feet. Photo entered as A-3. Applicant believe that the fence adds an aesthetic value. The fence on the east side blocks partial view of the a/c unit/pool mechanicals.
Audience comments
Mary Faith Nugiel – 109 New Jersey Avenue – Back of applicants home extends past her home If you say no to him she can put up a six foot fence. She likes the six foot fence.
Deliberations
Spader – As much as he understands the reasoning he is looking at the right side and left side of the home as two different circumstances. If the neighbor fence gets denied then the gate side will have to be decrease to four feet.
Struncius – Does not believe that it is over stated. There is a balance to it. You need to have your own pool fence.
Reynolds – Believes the side with the equipment (east side) does keep the sound down.
Reilly – Has no problem with the east side. Does not see the need on the west side.
Ferguson – Believes the fence looks nice and is well done.
Motion by Mr. Spader, second by Vice Chair Reilly to approve application #2015-05 of 111 New Jersey Avenue LLC with conditions
In favor – Spader, Kelly, Reilly, Reynolds, Davis, Ferguson and Struncius
Opposed: None
Conditions
1. If the neighbor to the west fence variance is denied the applicant will reduce the west side gate (fence) to 4 feet.
Application approved with conditions
Application #2015-09 – Lisa/Michael Buldo – 131 Ocean Avenue Unit #3 – Block149; Lot 15.03 – Applicant installed air conditioner unit into rear wall of condo unit.
Lisa Buldo applicants, sworn. Joe Coronado, Jr. Esq attorney for applicant. Exhibits – Photos entered as A-3, 4 and 5. Photos taken in September of 2014. Air conditioner is located behind the tree and does stick out further than the bump out itself. Mr. Spader inquired why we are here. Lisa Buldo stated that she purchased the unit in October of 2013 and installed the unit and then realized that they needed a permit. Went to apply for the permit and was informed that they needed a variance.
Deliberations
Spader – Questions have been answered and didn’t know that you needed approval to put in an a/c.
Kelly – It is a construction feature and needed a permit – in favor
Reilly – It looks more like it is 3 feet off the property line and did not think it was a big deal quite frankly.
Reynolds – Same thing everyone else said – it is set back – in favor
Davis – it dots the I’s and crosses the t’s – in favor
Ferguson – It is not going to bother anyone – it is located in dead space – in favor
Motion by Vice chair Reilly, second by Mr. Ferguson to approve application #2015-09 – Lisa/Michael Buldo – 131 Ocean Avenue Unit #3 – Block149; Lot 15.03 –
In favor – Spader, Kelly Reilly, Reynolds, Davis, Ferguson and Struncius
Opposed: None
Application approved
Application #2014-33 – Debbie Seaberg – 124 Randall Avenue – Block 146; Lot 39 – Applicant wishes to demolish existing single family dwelling and construct a new flood compliant single family dwelling on the existing footprint.
Application not being heard – Applicant requested to change plan – Application deficient
Meeting adjourned 8:50pm
Attest: Karen L. Mills, LUA
Clerk of the Board
