Votes at a glance: board approves two property variances, three resolutions and minutes; Wawa approval memorialized later

The Sayreville Planning Board took a series of routine and contested votes during its meeting (date not specified). In addition to the conditional approval of the High Point/Wawa application (covered separately), the board approved two homeowner applications and adopted four resolutions and the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting.

Items approved at the meeting (votes summarized):

- 28 Felix Terrace (Application 2507) — accessory pole barn: The board approved a 24-by-32 metal accessory structure proposed to the rear/side of the property with a minimum setback of about 7.5 feet from the nearest property line. The applicant told the board the building is for private storage and workshop use, not for vehicle parking or commercial activity. The board made no additional conditions beyond standard memorialization and the vote was unanimous. The roll call recorded yes votes from Mr. Green, Mr. Kaczynski, Mr. Esposito, Mr. Bella, Mrs. Gottstein, Mr. Castlegrant and Ms. Gassendi.

- 110 North Edwards Street (Application 2506) — front porch extension and kitchen enlargement (applicant: Mansekh Jariwala): The owner sought relief to extend a front porch 4 feet and expand an existing kitchen; the board treated the work as a porch extension rather than a full addition and discussed a separate fence permit that the owner may need. The application was approved by roll call with the same unanimous vote of board members; the board instructed the applicant to pursue any necessary fence permits through the zoning office.

- Resolutions: The board also moved and approved three other resolutions by roll call: 76 William Street (resolution adoption), 2 Gowen Street (resolution adoption) and an extension for Clyde Auto Recycling. The minutes of the March 26, 2025 meeting were approved as read.

Procedure and next steps

Each applicant was told their approvals would be memorialized in the board’s next meeting; those memorializations will list the specific variance language and any technical conditions. For the homeowner applications, the board reaffirmed that the public portion had been opened and closed with no public speakers on either application.

Speakers and representation (selected)

- Applicant (28 Felix Terrace) — not clearly identified in transcript; listed as property owner/applicant (citizen) - Mansekh Jariwala — property owner and applicant, 110 North Edwards Street (citizen) - Board members: Mr. Green, Mr. Kaczynski, Mr. Esposito, Mr. Bella, Mrs. Gottstein, Mr. Castlegrant, Ms. Gassendi (government)

Authorities and procedural notes

- Approvals were recorded by roll call and will be memorialized in formal resolutions at the board’s next meeting. If applicants need additional permits (for example, a fence permit), the board directed them to the zoning office and noted that such items are separate from the variance approvals.

Actions (summary of motions and votes)

- 28 Felix Terrace — motion to approve application (mover/second not specified). Vote: Mr. Green, Mr. Kaczynski, Mr. Esposito, Mr. Bella, Mrs. Gottstein, Mr. Castlegrant, Ms. Gassendi — all recorded "yes." Outcome: approved.

- 110 North Edwards Street — motion to approve application (mover/second not specified). Same unanimous recorded vote; outcome: approved.

- High Point / Wawa (880 Main Street) — motion to approve with conditions; roll call unanimous yes; outcome: approved (see separate article for details). Applicant to supply revised materials for memorialization.

- Resolutions — 76 William Street, 2 Gowen Street, extension for Clyde Auto Recycling: each approved by roll call; minutes of 03/26/2025 approved by roll call.

Clarifying details extracted from the meeting

- 28 Felix Terrace pole barn: proposed size shown 24 by 32; nearest setback indicated as 7 to 7.5 feet; applicant stated structure will not house cars and will not have plumbing or electric (applicant said contractor will erect it). Board confirmed location and dimensions on record. - 110 North Edwards Street: porch extension 4 feet; owner reported a prior permitted deck added in 2018 and that the survey on file dated 02/2006 was sketched to show later additions; board noted fence permit may be required and that the fence is not part of the variance unless the zoning officer requires it.

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Provenance

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Salience

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