Beachwood Land Use Board approves minor subdivision for 21 Larboard Street

The Borough of Beachwood Land Use Board voted to approve a minor subdivision application for 21 Larboard Street, Block 4.13 Lot 1, at its July 13 meeting. Applicants Adam Triano and Andrea Maruri sought variance relief for lot depth (80 feet proposed where 100 feet is required) to divide the existing property into two lots. Board-appointed counsel and the Board examined compliance with municipal ordinances before voting.

Jason Marciano of East Coast Engineering, sworn and accepted as an expert in engineering and planning, testified the applicants intended to create two lots consistent with other properties in the Borough and that the only variance requested was for lot depth. Marciano said the proposed new dwelling would conform to applicable Borough ordinances and that although the dwelling would face Bayside Avenue, driveway access for the new lot would be on Larboard Street. "The applicants were seeking to create two lots similar to other lots throughout the Borough," Marciano testified.

Board members discussed timing and infrastructure; it was noted a water-main replacement and subsequent repaving are anticipated on Bayside Avenue. Board attorney Kelsey McGuckin-Anthony recorded a condition of approval requiring the proposed new dwelling to comply with Borough setback and fencing regulations. No members of the public provided comment on this application. The Board found the variance relief would not cause substantial detriment to the public good and approved the application.