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Woolwich JLUB approves bulk-variance for porch at 255 Harrisonville Road with size limits
Summary
On Sept. 5 the Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board approved a bulk variance permitting a porch at 255 Harrisonville Road with a maximum size of 28 feet by 8 feet and a final front-yard setback of 5.3 feet, citing the house's pre‑existing nonconforming position and on-site utilities and septic.
The Woolwich Township Joint Land Use Board (JLUB) on Sept. 5 approved a bulk variance allowing a porch at 255 Harrisonville Road with limits of no more than 28 feet in length and 8 feet in width and a final front-yard setback of 5.3 feet.
Attorney Adam Telsey introduced the application for applicant Dr. William Hare and presented a packet of exhibits including site plans and aerial photographs. Dr. Hare testified the far side of the house contains utilities and the septic system, which he said prevents placing the porch on that side.
Planner Lance Landgraff Jr. testified the request meets C1 hardship standards because the home is an older, pre‑existing nonconforming structure and the proposed setback reflects the existing orientation. Planner Ashton Jones reviewed his memorandum and confirmed the board had the materials needed to evaluate C1 criteria.
Engineer Wilkinson, citing his July 24, 2024 review, flagged concerns about porch depth and how close a deeper porch would be to the roadway. Board members discussed small differences in depth and determined a specific size limit as a condition before voting.
The formal motion to approve the variance was made by Rushton and seconded by Juliano. A roll-call vote recorded Yes votes from Grasso, Juliano, Morgan, Morris, Nocentino, Rushton, Kauffman, Healey and Maugeri; the motion passed.
The board opened the public comment period and, with no speakers, closed it before the vote. The JLUB set the approved porch dimensions as a condition of the variance; no direct amendment to the setback number was recorded beyond the 5.3‑foot figure stated in testimony.
Next procedural steps: the minutes state an audio file is on record and the JLUB secretary will include the approval in the written file for the property.
