equipment that would change the fire rating of the structure. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.
- Per §244-121I no use shall be permitted which exceeds the maximum number of occupants for which the dwelling has been constructed, as determined by all applicable fire codes. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.
- Per §244-121J Resident employee parking shall not interfere with residential parking on the street where the home occupation is permitted. It appears the Applicant complies with this condition. Testimony shall be provided to ensure compliance.
- Per §244-121K no firearms may be used in any form in said business, including repair of nonfunctioning parts. It appears the Applicant complies with this requirement. Testimony shall be provided.
- Per §244-121L not more than one home occupation shall be permitted per dwelling unit. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.
IV. COMMENTS
With the exception of the following, Engineering issues are deferred to the Board Engineer.
- A.The Applicant is seeking approval for a Home Occupation to operate a basic mechanical and maintenance service business for motor vehicles and marine equipment, within a 1,200 sf detached garage. The Applicant shall describe in detail all uses and activities which will take place on-site.
- B.The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding the ownership of the property, who resides in the dwelling and the ownership of the business.
- C.The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the home occupation conditions per §244-121 as listed above.
- D.The Applicant should discuss with the Board any previous approvals for this site including any variances and design waivers previously granted.
- E.Commercial uses adjacent to residential uses require a buffer. The width of the buffer is based on the overall building square footage; however, the building on-site is a residential building. There appears to be an existing wooded area along the side and rear lot lines. Testimony shall be provided to discuss the possible need to supplement the existing woods to provide a solid screen.
- F.There appears to be no site improvements proposed as part of this application. Any tree removal is subject to review and approval from the Township Forester for any tree removal.
- G.Our office defers any fire related issues to the Township Fire Official.
- H.The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the anticipated number of parking spaces required at the site for customers or storage of vehicles. The Applicant shall indicate the number of parking spaces provided.
- I.Per §244-203A sidewalk and curb shall be required along all street frontages as a condition relating to any development for which approval is granted by the Planning Board or Board of Adjustment, whereas no curb or sidewalk is existing or proposed along Oakwood Avenue. The Applicant is not proposing any site improvements or modifications to the dwelling or garage. A waiver may be required. If a waiver is granted the Applicant may be required to contribute to the Pedestrian Safety Fund. Testimony shall be provided.
- J.Per §244-197G the perimeter of all parking areas and internal islands within all parking areas open to