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Board approves second‑story addition at 7 Winding Way with side‑yard variance
Summary
The Morris Township Board of Adjustment approved a variance allowing a second‑story addition at 7 Winding Way that maintains a 15.1‑foot side yard where 20 feet is required under the R‑15 zone; the board found both C1 and C2 variance criteria met.
The Morris Township Board of Adjustment on June 23 approved an application by Peter and Christine Kronick for a second‑story addition at 7 Winding Way that requires a side‑yard variance in the R‑15 zone. The board voted unanimously to approve the application as presented.
Dana Napurano, the project architect, described the project as a vertical expansion over the existing footprint of a colonial‑style ranch built c. 1955 and said the lot measures 19,432 square feet where 15,000 is required. Napurano said the proposed second floor would add two bedrooms and a primary suite while keeping plumbing stacked toward the rear and preserving most first‑floor openings. She told the board, “we basically were looking at putting a second story on for 2 bedrooms and a new primary suite.”
Napurano said the existing one‑story portion complies with a permitted five‑foot reduction in the side yard but adding a second story requires a 20‑foot side yard; the existing and proposed side yard would be 15.1 feet. On variance proofs, Napurano argued the application satisfies both the C1 hardship standard related to the lot shape and existing dwelling and the C2 balancing test because the benefits outweigh any detriment. “The hardship due to the location of the arrangement of the house on the lot is sort of the starting point,” she said, and later she asked the board to “respectfully consider granting the variance.”
A board member noted similar improvements in the neighborhood and that a large house was being built across the street. Another board member asked whether exterior floodlights on the upper level would shine into the rear neighbor's property; the applicant answered no. No members of the public spoke in opposition.
After closing the public portion, the board moved to approve the application. The roll call vote was unanimous: Miss Santiago, Mr. Goldberg, Mr. Trachtenberg, Miss Pilara, Miss Simmons, Mr. Benoit, Mr. Kramer and Mr. Woodford all voted yes. A resolution memorializing the approval will be prepared for a future meeting.
