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Planning board approves two‑story addition at 5 Holiday Drive with as‑built follow‑up requested
Summary
The board approved a two‑story, 14‑by‑20 addition for Joseph Ford at 5 Holiday Drive, noting a recommended as‑built survey to confirm setbacks and to assist inspection and record keeping.
The Hopatcong Planning Board approved an application from Joseph Ford to add a two‑story 14‑by‑20 addition to his home at 5 Holiday Drive.
Mr. Ford testified that the addition expands interior space and alters the garage/driveway footprint. The application requires a minor front‑yard setback change (the record describes a nominal change from 25 to 24.5 feet) and a minimum side‑yard variance (one side proposed down to about 9.5 feet where 15 feet is required depending on the calculation). The board approved the request after staff noted there were no objections from nearby property owners present.
Board staff and the engineer recommended an as‑built plan be submitted after construction to document exact setbacks and ensure compliance with the approved dimensions. The board included that as a condition of the file record and voted to grant the application and related waiver and revisions as requested.
Votes at a glance Motion: Approve two‑story addition and associated waivers (mover/second not specified in the record) Outcome: Approved (roll call affirmative)
Speakers recorded in the hearing included Joseph Ford (applicant), board planning staff and the board engineer; no public objections were recorded.
