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The subject parcel is located in the R-1 Residential Zoning District. The Applicant seeks 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 in the R-1 Residential Zoning District.

Per §244-47A mechanical & maintenance service for motor vehicles and marine equipment is not a permitted principal use in the R-1 Zone.

Per §244-47C(3) a Home Occupation is a permitted conditional use subject to the requirements of §244-121.

Should the requirements of §244-121 not be met, the Applicant may be required to appear before the Zoning Board for conditional use variance relief.

Per §244-121A there shall be no employees other than the bona fide residents of the dwelling. The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the number of employees and ensure they are residents of the existing dwelling. The Applicant indicates that he operates the business independently. It appears the Applicant complies with this requirement.

Per §244-121B the portion of the dwelling utilized for the home occupation shall not exceed 50% of the gross first floor area of the dwelling. The Applicant indicates that the business is operated entirely within the detached garage. It appears the Applicant complies with this requirement. Testimony shall be provided.

Per §244-121C the occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or within an accessory building or buildings. The Applicant indicates that the business is operated entirely within the detached garage. It appears the Applicant complies with this requirement. Testimony shall be provided.

Per §244-121D there is no external display of goods or any outdoor activity or advertising on the premises other than a non-illuminated identification sign not to exceed 150 square inches. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.

Per §244-121E no noise shall be audible to adjacent property owners or interfere with the quiet enjoyment of their property. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.

Per §244-121F the home occupation shall not adversely affect adjacent property owners or interfere with their quiet enjoyment of their properties. The Applicant shall provide testimony to determine compliance.

Per §244-121G no use shall require internal or external alterations to the dwelling unit. The Applicant is not proposing any alterations. It appears the Applicant complies with this requirement. Testimony shall be provided.

Per §244-121H no use shall involve construction features or the use of electrical or mechanical

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.

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.

The Applicant shall provide testimony regarding the ownership of the property, who resides in the dwelling and the ownership of the business.

The Applicant shall provide testimony to discuss the home occupation conditions per §244-121 as listed above.

The Applicant should discuss with the Board any previous approvals for this site including any variances and design waivers previously granted.

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.

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.

Our office defers any fire related issues to the Township Fire Official.

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.

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.

Per §244-197G the perimeter of all parking areas and internal islands within all parking areas open to

The Applicant shall provide testimony to indicate how used parts and oil are collected and stored. The testimony shall include how these items are removed from the site.

The Application indicates that the business will not require any external display of goods, outdoor activities, or signage. Testimony shall be provided.