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Woolwich JLUB approves side‑yard variance to allow chimney to extend 11.5 inches at 87 Weston Drive
Summary
The Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board approved a bulk side‑yard variance on Dec. 19 to allow a chimney to project about 11.5 inches into the side-yard setback at 87 Weston Drive (PB#2024-02). Planner A. Jones characterized the request as a C(1) hardship variance; no public comment was recorded.
The Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board on Dec. 19 granted a bulk side‑yard variance to allow a chimney to extend approximately 11.5 inches into the required side-yard setback at 87 Weston Drive (Block 28.54, Lot 2). Katherine Geist was sworn in to speak on the application associated with applicant Justin Geist.
Planner A. Jones said the impact was limited to the chimney and described the request as a C(1) variance, citing hardship created by the lot side and shape. A. Jones said, "it's just the chimney," and characterized the request as narrowly focused and justified by lot geometry.
Chairman Maugeri asked how much room would remain to the property line; a board member asked about the distance to an existing fence to ensure the chimney would not intrude on neighboring access or clearances. The chair opened the public comment period; with no members of the public present the board closed public comment.
Rushton moved to approve the variance; Trautz seconded. Roll-call votes of Yes were recorded from Juliano, Matthias, Morris, Nocentino, Rushton, Healey, Trautz and Maugeri, and the board approved the application.
The minutes record the finding of a C(1) hardship variance for a limited chimney encroachment and do not list any conditions or public objections. The board adjourned at approximately 7:12 p.m.
