Phil Sacks can add a garage onto his Richard Wilson Drive house, the West Marlborough Township Zoning Hearing Board ruled on July 18, even though it will be closer to his neighbor's property line than the zoning code permits.
Mr. Sacks told the zoning board that the proposed garage will be large enough to house two cars plus various equipment. It will be enclosed on only two sides and will abut the house, allowing him to get into his car without going outside. No major trees will need to be removed. He plans to replace the macadam driveway with a porous surface to improve drainage.
Mr. Sacks's next-door neighbor, Robert Nutting, told the board that he had no concerns about the garage; in fact, he said, "I welcome the addition" and believes it will improve property values in the neighborhood. He said he has long admired Mr. Sacks's creative projects, like the fish ponds, bridges and pathways he has installed.
"I wish all neighbors got along the way you do," quipped zoning board member Tom Best.
The board reminded Mr. Sacks that he will need to obtain a building permit and will have to comply with all township regulations.
Zoning board chairman Clayton Bright opened the hearing with a moment of silence in memory of longtime board member Elizabeth "Baz" Powell, who died in January.
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