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Board approves reconstruction and expansion of Lakeside Avenue dock
Summary
The Planning Board approved Boaz Leviton’s application to reconstruct an existing dock and add an additional U-shaped section at 56.4 Lakeside Ave (Block/lot as presented), with conditions noted in the borough engineer letter; presenters said no site work beyond the dock will occur and boat capacity is limited.
Hopatcong Planning Board members approved an application by Boaz Leviton to reconstruct an existing dock and add an additional U-shaped section at a Lakeside Avenue property.
Applicant testimony described the existing dock edge as 4.4 feet from the property line, a current dock area of about 550 square feet, and the proposed U-shaped configuration intended to provide sheltered access; the presenter said the new configuration would still sit about 25–26 feet from the property line and that no upland site work is proposed.
The board discussed boat capacity (the applicant said roughly two boats) and neighbors’ concerns about interference with adjacent properties’ water access. The applicant’s representative said the proposal will not add new roads or upland disturbance and that reconstruction is required in any event because portions of the dock are deteriorated.
The application was opened to the public; no substantive public objections were recorded in the transcript. The board moved and seconded approval and recorded affirmative votes from members present. The board also noted that reconstruction work will be limited to the water-side dock structure and that borough/county permitting requirements will be followed.
Ending: The board closed public comment, approved the dock reconstruction subject to the engineer’s comments, and wished the applicant success with the project.
