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Planning board approves two‑lot subdivision at 16 Rose Terrace with frontage variance
Summary
The Clark Township Planning Board approved a two‑lot subdivision at 16 Rose Terrace on Feb. 6, granting a variance for reduced lot frontage and several technical waivers; the vote was unanimous.
The Clark Township Planning Board approved a two‑lot subdivision at 16 Rose Terrace on Feb. 6, allowing the existing 18,000‑square‑foot lot to be split into two single‑family lots with reduced frontage.
The applicant, represented by attorney Donald Fraser, sought variances because each proposed lot would have 65.5 feet of frontage where 75 feet is required in the R‑75 zone; the attorney described the application as otherwise conforming and said each resulting lot would exceed the zone’s minimum lot area requirement. The board recorded the request as a C2 variance for lot width and two technical checklist waivers related to street plan profiles and sanitary/storm plans.
Why it matters: Approving the subdivision permits two single‑family homes in a residential zone where the frontage requirement would not be met; the applicant and their engineer told the board the proposal would better match existing neighborhood lot widths and reduce impervious surface compared with the current improvements.
Key testimony and findings: Engineer Wayne Ingram, sworn as an expert in engineering, surveying and planning, testified that each new lot would be about 9,000 square feet, exceeding the 7,500‑square‑foot minimum in the zone, and that two code‑conforming homes (roughly 1,800‑square‑foot footprints) could be built without setback or FAR violations. He said the subdivision would likely reduce impervious cover and stormwater runoff and argued the proposed lot widths are consistent with surrounding lots.
Applicant Eli Levine testified that he intends to build two two‑story colonial houses similar to others in the area. No members of the public spoke on the application.
Board action and vote: After a motion to approve the two‑lot subdivision with a frontage variance and the checklist waivers, the board took a roll‑call vote. The transcript records unanimous approvals from the members present: Mayor Albanese; Mr. Alrick; Mr. Triola; Mr. Altman; Mr. Steinberg; Mr. Brocato; Mr. Arancio; and Mr. Gribb. The chair declared the motion carried.
Next steps: The applicant will proceed with municipal filings required to finalize the subdivision and building permits for the two single‑family homes.
