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Kilkenny House - 112 South Avenue East

Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1
Code Review Committee Application No. 1
Zoning Permit Application No. Z-20-252

APPROVED 6/24/2020 - 12/31/2020

Kilkenny House
112 South Avenue East
Block 478, Lot 3

Proposal: Creation of outdoor seating to the rear yard and onto the adjoining property, Block 478 Lot 2, which serves as a parking area. 
Applicant proposes temporary outdoor seating expansion in order to accomodate social distancing requirements related to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and in order to increase seating capacity for the existing business through the use of non-permanent seating accomodations.

Meeting Details:
June 24, 2020 - 10:00 AM
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet
Interested parties should email Jason Bottcher, Zoning Officer - j-bottcher@cranfordnj.org - for details on how to participate.
See below for details on the Code Review Committee Meeting.

Application Details:

  1. Seating Details
    1. Permitted in-door capacity - 99 - Sidewalk Cafe - 24 Max;
    2. No in-door seating currently permitted as per State Guidance - Proposed ourdoor seating 62 + sidewalk cafe (permitted) 12 seats;
    3. Applicant is maintaining 3' and 5' setback from adjoining properties to the south and east.
    4. Proposed Seating Plan
  2. Liquor License
    1. Extension to outdoor seating granted
  3. Materials
    1. Applicant is utilizing plastic tables and plastic chairs including two high top tables;
    2. Applicant will be providing planters and partitions as buffering from adjoining properties (see images below).

Kilkenny 1Kilkenny 2

Kilkenny 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Code Review Committee Meeting No. 1 - Minutes
Application Status - Approved - None Opposed

Comments

  1. Jacqueline Dirman, PE, CME, CFM - Maser Consulting - Township Engineer
    1. It is important to install and preserve a substantial physical barrier / demarcation between the parking area and any seating / dining area;
    2. If the applicant intents to add additional seating to the adjacent lot (west), a barrier must be a focal point and must be able to obstruct / stop vehicles.
  2. Matt Lubin, Fire Official - Cranford Fire Department
    1. Reiterated Jacqueline's comments re: safety and providing a substantial phsyical barrier
    2. Noted that he will be available to provide guidance regarding indoor seating capacity once indoor dining is permitted as per State guidance
  3. Mike Fitzpatrick, Health Official
    1. Noted he will also be available to provide guidance regarding health requirements once indoor seating is permitted again
  4. Richard Belluscio, Construction Official
    1. No comments
  5. Mayor Giblin
    1. No comments
  6. Jason Bottcher, AICP, CFM - Zoning Officer
    1. Noted the existing seating area already has several phsyical barriers / planters to demarcate the parking and dining areas;
    2. Emphasized that safety must be the priority.
    3. Noted that approvals are only valid through December 31, 2020, and any plans to make outdoor seating a permanent fixture of the business will require an application to the Planning Board.