Board approves new Westlawn Road house but requires roof reduction and landscaping plan
July 31, 2026 | Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey
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The Livingston Zoning Board approved a varianced new home proposed by Road Act Builders for 46 Westlawn Road (application 2026‑50‑V) after receiving testimony on lot history and site design. The board recorded several conditions before granting approval.
Architect Simon Sedra described a colonial‑style home with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms and explained that the proposed massing pushed more habitable area to the rear. Planner testimony said the lot historically had a dwelling in the same general footprint. Neighbors asked about driveway and parking capacity and expressed concern about tree removal. One neighbor said the loss of trees had left poor backyard views and urged replacement planting. The board required, as a condition of approval, that the applicant reduce the roof height by approximately two feet and file revised plans reflecting that change. The board also required a landscaping plan developed in coordination with township officials to screen neighboring properties.
The board recorded the roof reduction in the minutes: "the roof height will be reduced by 2 feet." The applicant agreed to provide revised drawings prior to permit issuance and to coordinate the landscaping plan with the township and adjacent residents.
Architect Simon Sedra described a colonial‑style home with 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms and explained that the proposed massing pushed more habitable area to the rear. Planner testimony said the lot historically had a dwelling in the same general footprint. Neighbors asked about driveway and parking capacity and expressed concern about tree removal. One neighbor said the loss of trees had left poor backyard views and urged replacement planting. The board required, as a condition of approval, that the applicant reduce the roof height by approximately two feet and file revised plans reflecting that change. The board also required a landscaping plan developed in coordination with township officials to screen neighboring properties.
The board recorded the roof reduction in the minutes: "the roof height will be reduced by 2 feet." The applicant agreed to provide revised drawings prior to permit issuance and to coordinate the landscaping plan with the township and adjacent residents.
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