Piscataway Township Zoning Board Approves Residential Construction Variance

In a recent meeting, the Piscataway Township Zoning Board tackled several zoning variance applications, resulting in the approval of a residential construction project with significant amendments. The application, carried under the reference 23-zb-38v by N.N. Bad LLC, sought relief for building coverage and other variances for the construction of a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot. The board’s decision to approve the construction, albeit with modifications to reduce building coverage, was the most significant outcome of the session.

The application presented by N.N. Bad LLC became the center of attention when Elizabeth Jurkin, representing the applicant, and John Mano, the engineer, detailed the project plans. The proposal involved merging properties, constructing a new single-family dwelling, and addressing the requirements for an undersized lot. One of the central points of discussion surrounded the relief sought for building coverage, which initially exceeded the township’s zoning ordinances. Mano addressed the board’s concerns about specific aspects of the construction, including the screening of the AC pad, the removal of trees, and the replacement of the sidewalk.

During the discussion, the board focused on the justification of the C1 and C2 variances presented by the engineer. The C1 variance pertained to the hardship caused by the undersized lot, while the C2 variance related to the balancing of benefits and detriments to the community. The board’s attorney raised the necessity for legal proof to justify the building coverage variance, which led to an in-depth debate among the members. After deliberation, the board agreed to approve the application on the condition that the building coverage was amended to comply with the 20% requirement.

The meeting also considered the application 24-zb-18b by Ral Roso, who proposed the installation of a vinyl fence in his backyard. Roso complied with the board’s request to position the fence 10 feet off the property line. Following a brief discussion and the absence of public commentary, the board approved Roso’s fence installation application.

Another applicant, Mustafa Chala, presented his plan to add a story to an existing dwelling and construct a two-car garage. The board examined the substantial nature of the variance request and suggested alterations to the garage’s scale and the adjacent side yard. Following the board’s recommendations, Chala’s application was amended and subsequently approved, allowing him to proceed with his renovation plans.

Further discussions included the merits of extending and replacing sidewalks in front of the new construction. The board engaged in a dialogue about the necessity and logistics of sidewalk improvements, with some members expressing confusion about the inconsistencies in the sidewalk plan. Despite this, the board managed to navigate through the complexities of the discussion and reached a consensus.

The meeting also addressed changes to the upcoming agenda, noting the postponement of HC Enterprises management’s hearing to June 13, 2024, and Facefield LLP’s hearing to June 27, 2024. These announcements were made prior to delving into the individual zoning applications.

Note: This meeting summary was generated by AI, which can occasionally misspell names, misattribute actions, and state inaccuracies. This summary is intended to be a starting point and you should review the meeting record linked above before acting on anything you read. If we got something wrong, let us know. We’re working every day to improve our process in pursuit of universal local government transparency.
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