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Cranford Planning Board OKs amended subdivision and three additional variances for 41 Meeker Avenue
Summary
The Cranford Planning Board approved an amended minor subdivision and granted three additional bulk variances for 41 Meeker Avenue, allowing the conversion of the existing single-family home into a two-family and the construction of a new two-family on the subdivided lot, subject to conditions and plan tie-ins.
Cranford — The Cranford Planning Board on Dec. 18 approved an amended minor subdivision for property at 41 Meeker Avenue (Block 559, Lot 4), granting three additional bulk variances the applicant said were inadvertently omitted from a prior approval.
Attorney Michael Piramalli, representing property owner JDA Homes LLC and applicant Liberty Assets LLC, told the board the application amends the board's August approval to split Lot 4 into Lots 4.01 and 4.02, convert the existing single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling on Lot 4.01, and construct a new two-family building on Lot 4.02.
The board heard testimony from three witnesses presented by the applicant. Architect Ali Qureshi described the floor plans, noting the attic was revised to a half story with a 6-foot perimeter plate and a 7-foot midpoint, and said the drawings were last revised on Oct. 22, 2024. Owner Guillermo Argoete confirmed he purchased the property in September and said the project aims to match the neighborhood's character. Engineer and planner Chester DiLorenzo explained the subdivision layout and…
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