The Livingston Zoning Board, at its Tuesday, October 24 meeting, revisited the applications of David Wilner at 25 Marisa Court and Abhishek Gangwal at 6 Hazelwood Avenue, eventually approving the former and delaying a vote on the latter. The Board also approved two other cases, delayed voting on another, and dismissed a fourth due to the applicant’s failure to appear.Extend Redwood Road Variance Xiangyu Wen sought a one-year extension of a previously approved variance and resolution memorialized on September 29, 2022. Wen explained that he wished to extend the existing resolution by another year so he could acquire the money and materials necessary for construction. He answered the Board that he would be able to start construction in the near future, and the Board approved Wen’s request.Irving Avenue Plan Dismissed Fabiano DeOliveria sought approval to build a second-floor and rear addition at 68 Irving Avenue. The application requested front, right, and left side yard setback variances of 13.6 feet, 3.6 feet, and 3.99 feet respectively, as well as a 5.5 percent aggregate side yard variance and 15.4 percent habitable floor ratio.However, as DeOliveria did not appear for his hearing, the Board dismissed his application without prejudice at the end of the meeting.Pool Hearing to ContinueOriginally presented on July 11, Wilner had sought approval for a pool while requesting variances on his property’s rear and left side yard setbacks and accessory structures. The pool layout, however, had been met with criticism from the Board and local residents over its location, size, and the possibility of drainage trickling down onto other properties. Wilner and builder Gabriel Ricciardi Jr. ultimately agreed to revise their plan in order to conceive an altered length for the pool’s construction.Wilner and Ricciardi testified on October 24 that these major revisions included changing the rear yard setback to ten feet, moving the proposed firepit, and moving the pool itself farther in toward the house. These changes were praised by Board chairwoman Lauren Tabak Fass, who noted her appreciation that Wilner and Ricciardi took the time to adjust their plan so it met the Board’s ordinances. A motion to approve the plan passed.6 Hazelwood Ave. to Continue Originally presented on September 12, Gangwal had sought approval for a new attached garage, deck, and right side and rear addition to his home. These developments required front, right side, and left side yard setback variances on the house, along with variances ...
