Carl Hess told the Morris Township Board of Adjustment on Nov. 24, 2025 that he seeks permission to install a 16‑by‑24‑foot white vinyl pergola atop an existing patio at 529 Jockey Hollow Road. Because the lot sits at an intersection, Hess requested relief from two 100‑foot front‑yard setback lines; his site plan shows the pergola would reduce some setbacks by roughly 10–15 feet from the required minimums.

Hess said the pergola is an accessory, open‑air structure designed to provide shade and complement the home; he and his wife have owned the property since 1997. The applicant explained a prior hand‑drawn survey produced slightly different setback numbers and asked that a resolution reflect the site‑plan figures prepared by a licensed surveyor. The board’s technical reviewer recommended a modest condition that the resolution reflect the site‑plan numbers.

Board members noted the lot is largely wooded and that the pergola would be airy and unobtrusive. With no public opposition, a motion to approve the requested variances passed on roll call. The board conditioned approval on the site‑plan dimensions and said screening/landscaping requirements will be reflected in the resolution.