The proposed plan for subdivision of 8 Broadview and the building of oversized housing is exactly what the Master Plan and the Reexamination Report seek to limit: the “teardown” of an older home, subdividing the lot, and constructing structures that are not consistent with the overall character of the neighborhood.
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- “The 2004 Master Plan . . . recommended creative use of zoning tools to protect the built character of Maplewood’s neighborhoods, particularly for areas and structures that do not qualify for “historic” designation, as there are many areas in Maplewood that exhibit unified scale and/or character. These objective and general recommendations remain valid in this reexamination, along with the promotion of appropriate design of homes and neighborhoods.” (Master Plan Reexamination Report at p. 41)
- “It is recognized that Maplewood generally has not has as many problems as some similar communities have had regarding the construction of new or expanded houses that are out-of-scale and/or out-of-character with the neighborhoods in which they are located. However, it is possible that an improving economy and other factors will make the Township more attractive for development of “bulky houses.” . . . As noted in the 2004 Master Plan, upholding existing regulations can be as important as the adoption of new regulations. This includes careful consideration of variance and subdivision requests . . . .” (Master Plan Reexamination Report at p. 41)
- The Reexamination report further adds a recommendation for attached garages – “For new or renovated dwellings with attached garages, garage doors should be discouraged in the building facade located closest to the street.” (Master Plan Reexamination Report at p.40)
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