Zoning board carries Bendick addition application after paperwork, as-built survey missing

The Township of Washington Zoning Board on a motion carried the application from Christopher and Kimberly Bendick for additions and alterations at 754 Cocch Peak Avenue, Lot 4103 (Lot 24), after board professionals said the submission was incomplete.

Board engineer John Nikkiewicz told the board the survey submitted “did not depict the current state of the property” because an addition had been constructed and the plans on file were changed during construction. He said the board needs an accurate depiction of the existing conditions because the changes may affect impervious coverage and height calculations.

The board and staff listed the missing items they will require before the application returns: an as‑built survey, original plan submission for the addition, specific calculations on height and impervious coverage, and clarified plan drawings. Grace (staff) said she could provide the original plan submission. Attorney Gary Pantonio and other members noted that, without the additional documentation, the board cannot complete its review.

Chairman Getz and members agreed to carry the matter to the next meeting; board staff will follow up with the applicant by phone and in writing to request the outstanding documents and to reiterate that revised plans and calculations are required prior to the next hearing.

The board discussed whether the notice needed republication if the variance categories changed (for example, from a C variance to a D variance). Members said republication would only be required if the variance type changed and that would be determined once the revised materials are submitted.

The carry preserves the applicant’s ability to return but pauses any further action until the documents are received and reviewed by the board engineer.