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Board treats single‑lot shed request as de minimis; applicant advised to confirm survey
Summary
Suzanne McLaughlin sought a variance to place a shed near her rear fence; the board discussed survey discrepancies and a French drain, described the request as de minimis and moved the item forward after confirming on‑site dimensions and permitting requirements.
Suzanne McLaughlin told the Parsippany‑Troy Hills Board of Adjustment that she seeks a c variance to place a shed near the rear corner of her lot at 81 Nokomis Avenue, closer to the property line than zoning allows.
McLaughlin said plans show three feet from the property line but she initially believed the shed would be about one foot from the fence; board members reviewed a 2017 survey and noted the fence had been replaced last summer, which could explain discrepancies. The board identified a nearby French drain and asked the applicant to document the drain location because moving the proposed shed nearer to the house could interfere with drainage infrastructure.
Board members characterized a three‑foot setback in this situation as de minimis and advised the applicant to confirm survey monuments and speak with the zoning office about permits. The hearing record indicates the board moved on the matter and recorded affirmative responses in the roll call; the applicant was told to follow up at the zoning office for permits.
