Borough of Point Pleasant Beach November 17, 2022 Special Meeting
The November 17 2022 Special Meeting of the Board of Adjustment opened at 7:30pm. The clerk read the notice of compliance with the “Open public meetings act.” Present were Board members: Mr. Kelly, Mr. Dixon, secretary Schneider, Mr. Driber, Mr. McGee, Mr. Neill, Ms. McFAdden and vice chair Reynolds
Absent – Struncius, Dixon and Pasola
Also, present –Karen Mills, Clerk, Ben Montenegro, Esq., Board attorney and Ray Savacool
Motion by Mr. McGee, second by Mr. Kelly to memorialize the minutes of August 18, 2022
In favor: Kelly, Reynolds, Schneider, McGee, Driber, Neill and McFadden
Opposed: None
Motion by Mr. McGee, second by secretary Schneider to memorialize the minutes of September 1, 2022
In favor: Schneider, Reynolds, McGee and Neill
Opposed: None
Memorialize Resolutions
Motion by secretary Schneider, second by Mr. McGee to memorialize the action and vote approving application #2022-30 of Joseph/Margery Centuori – 152 Chicago Avenue – Block 146: Lot 5 with conditions
In favor: Kelly, Reynolds, Schneider and McGee
Opposed: None
Agenda
2022-37 – John/Kathy Gabrielli – 210 Washington Avenue – Block 19; Lot 6 – Applicant wishes to install a generator on the left side of the home in the side yard setback.
John Gabrielli, applicant, sworn, stated that he wants to install a generator which will require variances of side yard setback for emergency generator/platform where 5’ is required and 4.6’ is proposed Minimum lot frontage where 50’ is required and 45’ is existing. Applicant and his wife are the title owners of the subject property. The subject property is located in the SF5 zone. Single family residential homes are a permitted use in the zone. The lot is 45’ by 125’ (deficient for lot width and lot frontage where 50’ is required in the SF5 zone). There is an existing single-family home on the subject property; built in accordance with Resolution of Approval 2019-02 (adopted 12/6/18; memorialized 1/3/19). It is his intent per the plans submitted to add an emergency generator on elevated platform in the side yard as depicted. He stated that this is the best and most efficient location due to the existing location of the air conditioner units and electrical panel.
Exhibits entered
A1 – Certified Variance Application
A2 – Survey with hand marked location of proposed generator/platform; Resolution 2019-02
11/10/22 Board Engineer Report of Raymond W. Savacool, P.E., P.P.
No audience questions
Deliberations
Kelly – I do not see a problem with this. I think we need generators.
McGee – Makes it a safer home; the new units are very quiet. This is a no brainer.
Schneider – Basically it a necessity – no problems
Driber – It’s fine
Neill – Being it is located with your other units – I am fine
McFadden – Good with it
Reynolds – Believes it is a safety feature – assist family as you age. Reduces the need for first responders. In favor
Motion by Mr. Kelly, second by Mr. Neill to approve application 2022-37 of John/Kathy Gabrielli – 210 Washington Avenue – Block 19; Lot 6 with conditions
In favor: Kelly, Schneider, McGee, Driber, Neill, McFadden and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Application approved with conditions
2022-25 – Clayton Greene – 210 Yale Avenue – Block 141 Lo 7 – Applicant proposes portico addition to single car garage.
Deficient notice – Not being heard
Motion by Mr. Kelly, second by Mr. McGee to carry application 2022-37 –of Chris/Therese Johnson – 105 Morrison Avenue – Block 18.03: Lot 5 & 6 – Applicant is looking to construct a 2-car garage with in setbacks. To January 19, 2023 without notice.
In favor: Kelly, Schneider, McGee, Driber, Neill, McFadden and Reynolds
Opposed: None
Meeting adjourned at 9:25pm
Attest: Karen L. Mills, LUA
Clerk of the Board
