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Planning board reviews minor subdivision at 6 Egbert Avenue; variances and easements required
Summary
At its June 2 meeting, the Morris Township Planning Board heard an application to subdivide 6 Egbert Avenue into two lots, requiring bulk variances, utility easements and a township license to legalize a structure that encroaches into the right-of-way.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — At its June 2 meeting, the Morris Township Planning Board considered a minor subdivision application to split 6 Egbert Avenue (Block 3105, Lot 6) into two lots and grant bulk variance relief for one parcel.
The application, presented by the applicants’ attorney, Simone Cali of Cali Law LLC, would create a larger Lot 6.01 (about 0.725 acres, roughly 31,557 square feet) with the main dwelling fronting Egbert Avenue and a smaller Lot 6.02 (about 0.258 acres, roughly 11,250 square feet) containing a secondary dwelling that predates the Conklin Avenue right-of-way. "We are here tonight seeking minor subdivision approval and bulk variance relief," Cali told the board.
Board consultant witnesses described the site and constraints that drive the request. Project engineer Joshua Wiry said the whole parcel is "approximately 0.98 acres and contains 2 residential dwellings." Planner Paul Ritchie characterized the situation as "an exceptional situation," telling the board the application seeks to legalize a long‑standing, preexisting nonconforming condition and to meet minimum lot‑area requirements.
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