20180814 Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

Meeting Minutes

AUGUST 14, 2018

Opening:

The regular meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood was called to order at 7:35 p.m.

Present:       Sergio Alegre, Gary Negrycz, Greg Brown, Diana Ruhl, Ines Bunza and Jonathan Papietro. Also present were Bruce Whitaker, Esq. and Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary. 

Absent:        Alyssa Matthews, Isaac Lebow

The schedule of meetings for the year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 was adopted. Ben Cascio, Esq., was appointed as Alternate Attorney to the Board for the year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019.

Non-agenda items:

          Board member comments: There were no comments at this time.

          Members of the public comments: There were no comments at this time.

Public hearings

Chairman Alegre announced that the Hogan, 82 John Street, hearing was carried to September 11, 2018, without further notice.

Old Business:

ACKERMAN PRESERVATION LLC – A modification to the Resolution granting variance approval for the construction of a two story addition, garage and patio at 415 East Saddle River Road, Block 4804, Lot 15, in the R-125 Zone. David Schwartz, Esq.,  homeowner, was present. The Board discussed modification to the resolution in regards to the Historic Preservation Easement. Mr. Brown made a motion to approve the modified resolution, Mr. Papietro seconded and all members voted yes.

VAN DYK HEALTH CARE, INC. – An application for re-approval of previously granted preliminary and final major subdivision approval for the property located at 269-312 South Van Dien Avenue, Block 4107, Lots 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, in the R-125 Zone. Mr. Whitaker gave background information in regards to the subdivision and use variance approval given in 2014, explaining that the subdivision map was not filed with the County Planning Board within 190 days. Adam J. Faiella, Esq., was present on behalf of the applicant. Mr. Faiella explained that the approved improvements had been completed with proper permits and it is only the subdivision that needs to be finalized. There was discussion regarding the permits and approvals. Mr. Whitaker said that a certificate of approval for the improvements is needed.

Questions from the public: James Taylor, 259 S. Van Dien Avenue, asked to see the plans. Rob Willis, 256 Brookside Avenue, asked why the lots were being reconfigured and were any other expansions being planned. Mr. Faiella explained that the prior lots were irregular and the new lot lines give the Health Care Center more space. Mr. Whitaker said that any future improvements or expansions would need to come back to the Board.

Mr. Brown made a motion to approve, Ms. Ruhl seconded, and all members voted yes to approve.

New Business:

PATRICK & ANNE MARIE McDONNELL – An application to construct a second story addition, front covered portico and steps, front walkway, and to modify the existing rear patio, which will result in a side yard setback of 16.79 feet, where 20.33 feet is required for the Property located at 372 Shelbourne Terrace, Block1308, Lot 5, in the R-1 Zone. Ms. Ruhl recused herself from this hearing. Patrick McDonnell, homeowner, was sworn. Roger Schlicht was sworn and his credentials as a licensed architect accepted. Mr. Schlicht distributed a photo packet which was marked as Exhibit A-1. Mr. Schlicht testified that prior variance approval from 2014 was given but only the front entry was done. Mr. Schlicht testified as to what was being proposed and described the plans. Mr. Whitaker clarified what was proposed before and completed and what was being proposed now. Board members had questions about the patio and Mr. McDonnell said that the existing patio is being reduced. There were no questions or comments from the public. Following Board deliberation Mr. Brown made a motion to approve, Mr. Papietro seconded, and all eligible members voted yes to approve.

Resolution memorialization:       The following resolutions were memorialized:

          Wilday, 218 Sunset Avenue

          Nakasone, 321 North Pleasant Avenue

Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Minutes submitted by:  Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary

Date Approved:       December 11, 2018