Morristown to Discuss Apt. Use for Elm Street Building this Week

The Morristown Board of Adjustment is meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Town Hall

At the last meeting, Martin Newmark was the attorney representing the owners at 12 Elm Street, who were requesting a variance for apartment use on the fourth floor.

This application will be discussed further at the Aug. 7 meeting. At the July 17 meeting, Newmark gave a summary of the history and use of the building.

Thomas Baio AIA went through the floor plan of the proposed fourth floor layout and overview of the exterior elevations showing the required fire escape.

The board asked about the direction of fire escape, kitchen exhaust, width of fire escape, survey lines vs. fence lines, current fourth floor use, apartment storage, fourth floor tenant access to deck and shielding of the ac units

David Zimmerman discussed the Abramson Planning report and its relation to CBD Zone and how it relates to Master Plan revision. He gave an overview of variances needed and density and had photos of the exterior with a superimposed image of the fire escape and potential views from different locations. He also presented photos of other buildings on Elm Street with visible fire escapes

The board said that the other fire escapes only have a single flight of stairs. The board also had questions for Zimmerman about trash removal parking on Elm Street and occupants for the new unit.

Also at the last meeting, the board memorialized the following resolutions:

Frank Rinaldi’s request to build an addition to his home at 71 Washington Avenue

Aslihan’s request for major site plan to add a convenience store to the gas station at 2 Mt. Kemble

N&B Associates’ request for C & D variances for use, bulk, signage , and parking for 98 Washington Street

Peck School’s request for minor site plan to expand parking, relocate dumpster and fencing at 247 South Street

There was also a public hearing at July’s meeting for Nathan and Jessica Umbriac’s request for a front yard setback for an ac condenser and deck at 1 Randolph Drive. Jessica Umbriac gave an overview of project and the board approved saying that it had minimal impact and would be a nice addition to house.

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At the Morristown-Morris Township Library, come listen to bedtime stories on Monday at 7 p.m. for Pajama Story Time. Pajamas are optional but be sure to stay for the milk and cookies. For Ages 4 through 8. Sponsored by The Friends of the Library. 

Want a break from the heat? Head over to the Morris County Library, for a movie Monday. Escape from Planet Earth (PG 89 minutes) will show at 2 and again at 6:20 p.m. in the public meeting room. Films are free and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.