Chairman, Scott Najarian called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.M. with a salute to the flag.
Attorney Gregory McGuckin read the Open Public Meetings Act Statement.

ROLL CALL:
Scott Najarian, Chairman Robert Paneque
Michael Kelly, Vice Chair. Alt.#2 James Sheeran
Ronald Hampton, Sec'y
Sharon Gallagher
Joy Ann Harmer

ABSENT: Scott Weinstein
Alt.#1 Meredith Acacia

ALSO PRESENT: Richard Megill, Director of Planning and Zoning
Gregory McGuckin, Board Attorney
James Biegen, Board Engineer
Steve McCrystal, McCrystal Reporting

Mr. McGuckin swore in the alternate James Sheeran before the meeting started.

MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS: None where prepared from last meeting.

MINUTES: Motion to approve Minutes of January 2, 2002 by: HARMER/Gallagher YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque & Najarian. Motion Approved

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mr. Megill announced that the name plates for the new members have been ordered.

VOUCHERS: Motion to approve as submitted by HAMPTON/ Harmer YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque & Najarian. Motion Approved

Mr. Megill and Board Engineer duly sworn.

APPLICATIONS:

APPLICANT: JAMES WALL
BLOCK: 40.68 LOT: 51.02 ZONE: RD
LOCATION: E. VETERANS HIGHWAY

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to construct a single family dwelling on a non-conforming lot which does not front on a Public Street or right of way. William Stevens of Property Development Services, engineer and planner representing Mr. Wall and James Wall, duly sworn. Mr. Stevens reviewed the variances requested. Mr. Wall explained the property has a 25' access easement from lot 53.06, which provides access to Veterans Highway, this is a deeded easement. Jim Biegen stated that a grading plan must be submitted prior to building permits. Also the fire access issue will have to be submitted to Fire Prevention for them to address the situation. No objection from the public. Motion to approve by: GALLAGHER/Kelly YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE GRANTED

2(4). APPLICANT: STEVEN WOJCIK
BLOCK: 118.08 LOT: 3 ZONE: R-9
LOCATION: 12 MAPLE STREET

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to construct a detached garage in the front yard
on this property. Steven Wojcik duly sworn explained he wants a 14'x22' one car garage set back 46' in from front property line. The garage will have electric only, no plumbing. No objection from the public. Motion to approve by: HARMER/Kelly YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE GRANTED

3(6). APPLICANT: KURT KALOYERAKIS
BLOCK: 80 LOT: 16 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 301 BUTTERFLY ROAD

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to construct a 20'x26' attached garage to his dwelling where 20' side yard required and is proposing 0' side yard clearance. Kurt Kaloyerakis duly sworn explained he has out grown his home and was not aware of how close the side yard was. He only has a one-car garage and it is filled. Mr. Megill explained the property next to this lot is owned by Westlake Village the land is protected by DEP as a deeded reserve, it can never be built. Kurt and Jim Biegen discuss discrepancy in survey. Jim feels the garage would be 2' off property line. No objection from the public. Motion to approve with stipulation that a foundation as built be done to insure 2' setback from side property line by: KELLY/Harmer YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE APPROVED WITH STIPULATIONS

4(7). APPLICANT: ROBERT & KARI NEUN
BLOCK: 56.73 LOT: 5.06 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 205 WHITE ROAD

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to construct an 8'x12' addition to their single family dwelling in the R-3 Zone where 20' side setback required and is proposing 12'. Keri and Robert Neun duly sworn. Robert explained he built the home 15 years ago and for retirement would like to make the home more saleable, wants to add bedroom and one bath. No objection from the public. Motion to approve by: GALLAGHER/ Paneque YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE GRANTED

5(8). APPLICANT: DARRYL HINKO
BLOCK: 107 LOT: 5.09 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 30 E. PLEASANT GROVE ROAD

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to construct a 10'x14' balcony deck 10' from his side property line where 20' is required. Darryl Hinko duly sworn explained he wants to add a balcony deck onto the master bedroom. No objection from the public. Motion to approve by: GALLAGHER/ Hampton YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE GRANTED

6(2). APPLICANT: IDA ZIZWAREK
BLOCK: 8.01 LOT: 24&25 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 1269 W. VETERANS HIGHWAY

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking minor subdivision approval with variance for single family dwelling in the R-3 Zone for lot width, area, frontage and setback. Planning Board approved the prior application years ago, but map was not filed so resolution is of no use. Atty. Joseph Michelini on behalf of Ida Zizwarek and Engineer Frank Sadeghi duly sworn. Mr. Michelini reviewed prior approval. Mr. Sadeghi showed plans on a board and explained proposed subdivision. Mr. Michelini addresses variances requested on proposed plan. The Board questioned subdivision. The Zizwarek's still live in existing house but have turned it over to daughter. They have owned the property since 1957 and want to create a lot to be sold to raise money so she can afford to pay for their care they are 78 and 82 years old. Discussion of Resolution 97-53 and Engineer letter of June 10, 1997 marked as exhibit. The Board tries to stick with the Master Plan and this should be considered. No objection from the public. Motion to deny by: HAMPTON/Harmer YES: Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Sheeran. NO: Gallagher, Paneque & Najarian. VARIANCE DENIED

Two minute recess.

9:15 meeting back to order.

7(5). APPLICANT: FREDERICK H. OHME & JO ANN DALTON
BLOCK: 144.02 LOT: 9.02 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 708 HARMONY ROAD

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking a variance to park a truck in excess of 6 tons on this residential property. Area now zoned 3-acre minimum lot size. Frederick Ohme duly sworn explained he wants to park just the front cab of the truck. His company is in West Virginia. The truck will be used during daytime he is gone for two weeks at a time. It is a new truck and he has electric hook up and will be parking cab only not trailer, trailer is kept at place 30 miles away. He has been driving a truck for his company for about 20 years. There is not any place to park truck in Jackson. No objection from the public. Motion to approve with stipulations that trees be in place to block view and never any trailer on property by: HARMER/ Paneque YES: Gallagher, Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. VARIANCE GRANTED

8(3). APPLICANT: VICTOR SOLIS
BLOCK: 98.02 LOT: 6.01 ZONE: R-3
LOCATION: 490 DIAMOND ROAD

Mr. Megill stated applicant is seeking to construct an animal care facility, which requires a conditional use permit and site plan approval in the R-3 Zone. Atty. Ray Shea, Engineer William Stevens and Victor Solis duly sworn. Ray Shea explained the application and variances needed. Mr. Stevens explained the applicant would not house any other dogs only his dogs. The purpose is to utilize dogs for business in training them to detect explosives and narcotics. There will not be any explosives or drugs on premises they use sudo explosive and drugs (items made to smell like the real thing). Ray Shea discussed the details of the kennel building and location on property. Wants to house 10 dogs total. Victor Solis explained his business and how the dog training works. Jim Biegen asked Mr. Solis to explain operation and details of application.
Public Portion:
Mary Ng of 364 Cobain Road, duly sworn stated her concerns about noise. She had a note from her Doctor that noise aggravates her condition. Also, she has concerns about the dogs getting out. Ray Shea and Victor Solis explained the sound proofing of kennel and security fences and collars for dogs. No other objections from the public. Motion to approve with Conditions of Resolution by: HARMER/Hampton YES: Hampton, Harmer, Kelly, Paneque, Sheeran & Najarian. NO: Gallagher. SITE PLAN FOR ANIMALCARE FACILITY APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS OF RESOLUTION.

ADJOURNMENT: Motion to adjourn meeting at 10:30 p.m. by: GALLAGHER/Hampton YES: UNANIMOUS

Next meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment to be February 6, 2002.

Respectfully Submitted,

Dawn D'Agostino, Recording Secretary