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Board approves multiple variances for 614 Borrie Avenue with conditions including shed relocation and drywell
Summary
The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board unanimously approved variances for a second‑story addition and front porch at 614 Borrie Avenue (building coverage increase to 29.1%, multiple setback variances), conditioned on moving a shed one foot inside the property line, installing a drywell with engineer‑approved details, terminating a walkway at the driveway edge and prohibiting habitable attic conversion.
The Brielle Planning/Zoning Board on April 14 approved multiple variances for 614 Borrie Avenue, subject to several engineering and site conditions.
Applicant Aaron Maas and his wife, Kellie Ann Maas, testified the home is a three‑bedroom ranch on a 5,000‑square‑foot nonconforming lot in the R‑3 zone. The proposal calls for a second‑story addition, a new covered front porch and related work that require front and side yard setback variances, accessory‑structure corrections (shed encroachment) and a building‑coverage increase from the existing 1,170 square feet (23.4%) to roughly 1,456 square feet (29.1%).
Board Engineer Alan Hilla flagged concerns about downspout discharge and potential impacts to adjacent yards. Mr. Maas proposed rain barrels and a catch basin and agreed to replace the westerly downspout so drainage flows to the driveway and then to the street. Mr. Hilla requested drywell details on revised plans if a rear drywell is proposed, noting rain barrels may not function effectively in winter.
Board members also questioned a shed reconstructed over the property line. Mr. Maas agreed to move the shed one foot inside his property and to have the Board Engineer inspect it for compliance.
Board Attorney David Clark summarized conditions before the vote: the half‑story attic shall not be used for habitable space; the walkway will terminate at the driveway edge to preserve two parking spaces; the shed will be moved to one foot inside the property line and inspected by the Board Engineer; a drywell will be installed in the rear yard with details to be shown on revised plans and approved by the Board Engineer; and the westerly front downspout will be eliminated so all drainage flows easterly to the driveway and to the street.
Mr. Stenson moved to approve the application with those conditions; Mr. Turak seconded. The board voted unanimously in favor.
