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Board affirms prior resolution limiting 754 Cotch Peak driveway to 18 feet
Summary
Board members who reviewed the record unanimously agreed an 18‑foot driveway/curb‑cut limitation included in resolution ZB‑25‑20 (754 Cotch Peak) reflects the board’s prior intent to reduce impervious coverage; applicant was told to refile if they seek a change.
At its April 21 meeting the Township of Washington Zoning Board confirmed that the board’s November 2025 resolution ZB‑25‑20 concerning 754 Cotch Peak should remain as written with an 18‑foot limitation on the driveway/curb cut. Members who reviewed the meeting tape and minutes said the restriction was discussed in the earlier hearing as a measure to reduce impervious coverage and no board member present at the April 21 discussion sought to change the language.
Chairman Gats and multiple board members recounted that the 18‑foot restriction followed board debate about limiting impervious area; attorney Gary Gantonio reviewed the prior record and engineer notes and found no basis to alter the resolution language. The board noted the applicant for 754 Cotch Peak may reapply if they wish to challenge the resolution, but that changing the approved resolution would require a new application and potentially re‑noticing.
Separately, staff reported continuing site matters on 891 Manhattan (curb repairs, full escrow payment, and a zoning officer ruling on a second shed). Board members asked staff to request supporting documentation from the zoning official and construction officials when administrative determinations are relied on in future agenda items.
