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Roxbury ZBA approves a string of residential variances; Lall’s patio approved 6-0
Summary
At its March 9 meeting the board granted a set of residential variances and conditionally approved five homeowner/developer projects: Lall (2 Holly Drive) approved 6-0 subject to permits; Pallotta (18 Bent Street) patio approved; Porfido (27 Brookside Road) pool setback approved; Licciardi and 90 Eyland Ave approvals included right-of-way dedications and related conditions.
The Roxbury Township Zoning Board of Adjustment memorialized approvals on multiple residential variance applications at its March 9 meeting.
Anuradha Lall (2 Holly Drive, ZBA-25-013) was sworn in and testified that a patio had been constructed by a licensed contractor without required permits. Township Assistant Engineer Michael Sousa told the board that the pavers do not trigger a drywell because they are permeable. Neighbor Dennis Wine reported no negative impact to his property. Chair Dr. James Kennedy moved to approve; the board approved the application 6-0 on condition that the applicant obtain permits for all previous work.
Robert Pallotta (18 Bent Street, ZBA-25-028) received a bulk-variance approval to construct a 700-square-foot patio around an existing in-ground pool, increasing impervious coverage from 24.95% to 30.75%. The board found the change de minimis and conditioned approval on standard permitting and inspections.
Paul Porfido (27 Brookside Road, ZBA-26-001) was granted relief to install an above-ground pool and attached deck with a reduced rear-yard setback (15 feet proposed where 50 feet was the principal-structure requirement). The application included a lockable gate and deck-mounted ladder to limit access; the board approved the variance with standard conditions.
Two related applications for properties on Eyland Avenue were approved with post-approval right-of-way dedications. Christian Licciardi (88 Eyland Ave, ZBA-25-032) received approvals for a two-story addition that required multiple area/bulk variances; the approval included a 33-foot half-width right-of-way dedication. 90 Eyland Ave, LLC (ZBA-25-033) received approval for a two-story addition and deck and likewise agreed to a 33-foot half-width right-of-way dedication. Both approvals were conditioned on engineer comments, required permits, and grading/drainage confirmations prior to building permits.
All approvals recorded standard conditions: payment of fees and escrow, submission of as-built plans where required, compliance with professional reports, and inspections by the Township Engineer prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy.
