ZBA Hearing - August 25, 2020

And at the same time, because it's been this way for a long time, the neighbors had no objection because they're aware that it was used in such a manner in the past.

However, in the city records, I was unable to locate any prior permits.

In fact, there were no record of any prior zoning, really, that would clearly define what it was used as originally.

Based on the existing nonconforming conditions, although we cannot represent that it was legal at any point in these conditions,

we would ask for the board's consideration in permitting legalization of this unit,

particularly given that the neighborhood does contain other duplex uses and also

that the neighborhood was generally in support of having this property

renovated and used as a duplex I'll be happy to answer any questions from the

board thank you do you have any witnesses Jim client is here with us get

that um get your client on and then we'll ask a question sure

it'll be uh mr alex mortis

good afternoon this is alex mortis can you hear me

yes please spell your full name for the record and give us your address

It's Alex, A-L-E-X, Mortis, M-O-R, D as in David, A as in Apple, S as in Sam.

And I reside at 2026 East Lehigh Ave.

That's 19125.

You swear and affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?

I do.

Please proceed, Mr. Jim.

Thank you.

Mr. Mortis, you heard my testimony to the zoning board.

Can you verify that it is true and correct and adopted as your own?

yes thank you thank you any questions from the board i'm sorry any questions from anyone else

interested in this case please raise your hand there we have sloan folks from the council person's

office good afternoon mr folks you're still under oath please uh proceed uh give us your name and

proceed with your testimony. Good afternoon, Chairman DiCicco, Zoning Board. Sloan Fuchs,

S-L-O-A-N-E, F as in fire, O-L-K-S, Office of Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez,

Room 508, City Hall. The applicant has met with the RCO and has garnered a letter of support.

Therefore, the Councilwoman is offering her letter of non-opposition for this various request.

Thank you. Thank you. Any other interested parties? Please raise your hand.

No more hands up, Chair. Thank you. Questions from the Board? No. No. No. Planning Commission?

good afternoon board good afternoon please proceed property is indicated for residential

Good afternoon, Board.

use on the comprehensive plan it is clear from the materials presented that the apple by the

applicant that the property has historically been used as a multi-family unit accordingly

we have no objection to the granting of the variance thank you very much calendar number

three nine four seven two two five one three north fifth street my vote is yes

my vote is yes my vote is yes my vote is yes my vote is yes thank you any other any unfinished

business uh tanya and we're sharing thank you that concludes no that's it that's it

See you all tomorrow.

We have an executive session tomorrow morning, correct?

9 a.m.

Thanks, guys.

See you at a moment.

Thank you.

Thank you.

See you later, guys.

Bye, Jim.

Be safe.

Night.