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Board OKs deck, generator and legalized driveway with seepage pit condition
Summary
Anshu and Janine (Andrew and Janine) Swartz received approval for an open deck, generator pad, retaining wall and legalizing an existing driveway; board included town-engineer condition that a seepage pit (or equivalent) be installed and will incorporate that into the resolution.
The Board recommended granting a C variance for property at 241 Reynolds Avenue to construct an open deck with stairs, a generator pad, a shed pad, patio and to legalize an existing driveway. The approval includes a condition to install a seepage pit or equivalent drainage mitigation as recommended by the township engineer.
Andrew and Janine Swartz described enlarging a backyard deck to make more usable rear-yard space for their family and to provide parking/maneuvering flexibility. The Swartzes said the existing driveway was in place when they purchased the home and that they are seeking to legalize it because it encroaches into the easement/property line area.
During testimony, the applicants said they met with the township engineer, who recommended a seepage pit to address drainage. The applicants agreed to include that mitigation in the plan; the board asked that the engineer’s recommendation be included as a condition in the resolution.
No public opposition was recorded during testimony. The board directed staff to include the seepage-pit condition in the resolution; the applicants will receive a letter and then may apply for zoning permits.
Why it matters: the board legalized a pre‑existing driveway and approved modest yard improvements while requiring a drainage measure to avoid off-site runoff.
Next steps: form of resolution to be adopted at the next meeting; applicant to apply for permits after resolution.
