VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Statement required by the Open Public Meeting Act “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in the Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including date and time of this meeting”.

Please note: A curfew of 11:00 PM is strictly adhered to by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood. No new matter involving an Applicant will be started after 10:30 PM. At 10:00 PM the Chairman will make a determination and advise Applicants as to whether they will be heard. If an Applicant cannot be heard because of the lateness of the hour, the matter will be carried over to a future meeting to be determined by the Board at 10:00 PM.

Roll call

Approval of minutes:   July 27, 2021

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Public hearings

            Old Business:

KELLY & DANIEL MORGAN – An application to permit the construction of a one story addition which would result in a front yard setback of 28.4 feet where 45 feet is required and coverage by improvements of 50.3%, for the entire lot, where 45% is permitted and coverage by improvements of 55.2%, within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 45% is the

maximum permitted at 323 Franklin Avenue, Block 3611, Lot 17, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from August 10, 2021, without further notice)

New Business:

KAREN & KEVIN McCANN - An application to permit the construction of an above ground pool which will result in coverage by above grade structures of 30.6%, where 20% is permitted at 236 Walthery Avenue, Block 3308, Lot 13, in an R-2 Zone. (Carried from August 10, 2021) (Carry to October 12, 2021 without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                   August 24, 2021

DOUGLAS LEVENTHAL & JESSICA GORGO – An application to permit the construction of a rear covered open porch which will result in coverage by above-grade structures of 23.2 %, where 20 % is permitted and coverage by improvements of 45.6%, where 40 % is permitted at 143 Brookside Avenue, Block 4010, Lot 14, in an R-1 Zone.

JOSEPH CARLONE – An application to permit the construction of a patio which would result in a side yard setback of ±4 feet, where 10 feet is the minimum required at 897 Best Court, Block 5003, Lot 18, in an R-1 Zone.

JAMES & KRISTEN BOYAN – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition which would result in a front yard setback of 35 feet to the addition, 35.5 feet to the cantilever, and 33.25 feet to the roof overhang, where 40 feet is the minimum required; a rear yard setback of 25.5 feet, where 30 feet is the minimum required; coverage by above-grade structures of 22.76%, where 20% is the maximum permitted; and the addition would result to be 9.5 feet to the garage, where 12 feet is the minimum required at 323 Steilen Avenue, Block 3301, Lot 28, in an R-2 Zone.

            Resolution memorialization:  

            Discussion:

            Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Statement required by the Open Public Meeting Act “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in the Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including date and time of this meeting”.

Please note: A curfew of 11:00 PM is strictly adhered to by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood. No new matter involving an Applicant will be started after 10:30 PM. At 10:00 PM the Chairman will make a determination and advise Applicants as to whether they will be heard. If an Applicant cannot be heard because of the lateness of the hour, the matter will be carried over to a future meeting to be determined by the Board at 10:00 PM.

Roll call

Approval of minutes:   July 13, 2021

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Public hearings

            Old Business:

KELLY & DANIEL MORGAN – An application to permit the construction of a one story addition which would result in a front yard setback of 28.4 feet where 45 feet is required and coverage by improvements of 50.3%, for the entire lot, where 45% is permitted and coverage by improvements of 55.2%, within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 45% is the

maximum permitted at 323 Franklin Avenue, Block 3611, Lot 17, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from July 13, 2021, without further notice)

JAMES and LORRAINE REYNOLDS – An application to permit the construction of a one story addition which would result in the alteration of a non-conforming structure and in a rear yard setback of 11 feet, where 30 feet is required at 128-130 Ackerman Avenue, Block 2207, Lot 10, in an R-3 Zone. (Continued from July 13, 2021) (Carried to September 14, 2021 without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                   August 10, 2021

            New Business:

TERRENCE and SHARON MAHER – An application to permit the expansion of the second floor and attic area of the home which would result in a height of 34 feet, where 30 feet is permitted at 250 Libby Avenue, Block 3210, Lot 6, in an R-2 Zone (Carried from July 27, 2021) (Carried to September 14, 2021 without further notice)

BETH and MARK JACKSON – An application to permit the construction of a covered open porch which would result in a front yard setback of 35.8 feet, where 40 feet is the minimum required for the Property located at 169 Melrose Place, Block 2514, Lot 3, in an R-1 Zone.

KAREN and KEVIN McCANN - An application to permit the construction of an above ground pool which will result in coverage by above grade structures of 30.6%, where 20% is permitted at 236 Walthery Avenue, Block 3308, Lot 13, in an R-2 Zone.

            Resolution memorialization:  

            Discussion:

            Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Statement required by the Open Public Meeting Act “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in the Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including date and time of this meeting”.

Please note: A curfew of 11:00 PM is strictly adhered to by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood. No new matter involving an Applicant will be started after 10:30 PM. At 10:00 PM the Chairman will make a determination and advise Applicants as to whether they will be heard. If an Applicant cannot be heard because of the lateness of the hour, the matter will be carried over to a future meeting to be determined by the Board at 10:00 PM.

REORGANIZATION

Roll call

Approval of minutes:   July 13, 2021

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Public hearings

            Old Business:

ANDREW and JACQUELINE AHLBORN – An application to permit the expansion of the home, front and rear porch, and detached garage which would result in a side yard setback of 19.2 feet, where 20 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 21.3%, where 20% is permitted; and gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 32.1%, where 29% is permitted at 313 Bedford Road, Block 1311, Lot 5, in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from June 8, 2021; Carried from July 13, 2021 without further notice)

ERIC ROOS – An application for Certification of Nonconforming Use at 560 Route 17 North, Block 4704, Lot 6, in an R-125 Zone.

            AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                   July 27, 2021

            New Business:

ANTON FEDOROV – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition which would result in side yard setbacks of 9.8 feet and 9.9 feet, where 10 feet is required; combined side yard setback of 19.7 feet, where 19.8 feet is required; rear yard setback of 21.4 feet, where 30 feet is required; and gross building area of 37.4%, where 35% is permitted at 440 Cambridge Road, Block 3002, Lot 9, in an R-2 Zone. (Carried from July 13, 2021 without further notice)

TERRENCE and SHARON MAHER – An application to permit the expansion of the second floor and attic area of the home which would result in a height of 34 feet, where 30 feet is permitted at 250 Libby Avenue, Block 3210, Lot 6, in an R-2 Zone. (Carried from July 13, 2021) (Carried to August 10, 2021 without further notice)

            Resolution memorialization:  

            Discussion:

            Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Village Hall Court Room – 7:30 P.M.

Call to order

Pledge of Allegiance

Statement required by the Open Public Meeting Act “Adequate notice of this meeting has been provided by a posting on the bulletin board in the Village Hall, by mail to the Ridgewood News, The Record and by submission to all persons entitled to same as provided by law of a schedule including date and time of this meeting”.

Please note: A curfew of 11:00 PM is strictly adhered to by the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood. No new matter involving an Applicant will be started after 10:30 PM. At 10:00 PM the Chairman will make a determination and advise Applicants as to whether they will be heard. If an Applicant cannot be heard because of the lateness of the hour, the matter will be carried over to a future meeting to be determined by the Board at 10:00 PM.

REORGANIZATION

Roll call

Approval of minutes:   June 8, 2021

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Public hearings

            Old Business:

DANIEL & MARGARITA KATZEVICH – An application to permit the construction of a 2 ½ story addition, front porch and rear deck which would result in a front yard setback of 7.5 feet to the porch, where 40 feet is required at 244 Ackerman Avenue, Block 2313, Lot 4, in the R-2 Zone. (Carried from June 8, 2021) Withdrawn by applicant

KELLY & DANIEL MORGAN – An application to permit the construction of a one story addition which would result in a front yard setback of 28.4 feet where 45 feet is required and coverage by improvements of 52.1%, for the entire lot, where 45% is permitted and coverage by improvements of 57.6%, within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 45% is the

maximum permitted at 323 Franklin Avenue, Block 3611, Lot 17, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from May 25, 2021, without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                               July 13, 2021

FARHAN RASHEED & RUMANA SULTANA – An application to permit the installation of an above ground pool and extension of existing deck which would result in coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line, of 20.9%, where 20% is permitted at 1090 Hillcrest Road, Block 1104, Lot 2, in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from May 25, 2021, without further notice)

ANDREW and JACQUELINE AHLBORN – An application to permit the expansion of the home, front and rear porch, and detached garage which would result in a side yard setback of 19.2 feet, where 20 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 21.3%, where 20% is permitted; and gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 32.1%, where 29% is permitted at 313 Bedford Road, Block 1311, Lot 5, in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from June 8, 2021; Carry to July 27, 2021 without further notice)

            New Business:

JAMES and ERIN NEKUS – An application to permit the construction of a one floor addition and front porch addition which would result in a front yard setback of 24.7 feet, where 40 feet is required; combined side yard setback of 30.8 feet, where 40.92 feet is required; and an accessory building to be located 11 feet from the principal building, where 12 feet is required at 151 Northern Parkway, Block 3604, Lot 11, in an R-1 Zone. (Carried from June 22, 2021, without further notice)

ANTON FEDOROV – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition which would result in side yard setbacks of 9.8 feet and 9.9 feet, where 10 feet is required; combined side yard setback of 19.7 feet, where 19.8 feet is required; rear yard setback of 21.4 feet, where 30 feet is required; and gross building area of 37.4%, where 35% is permitted at 440 Cambridge Road, Block 3002, Lot 9, in an R-2 Zone. (Carried from June 22, 2021, Carry to July 27, 2021 without further notice)

TERRENCE and SHARON MAHER – An application to permit the expansion of the second floor and attic area of the home which would result in a height of 34 feet, where 30 feet is permitted at 250 Libby Avenue, Block 3210, Lot 6, in an R-2 Zone. (Carried from June 22, 2021, without further notice)

JAMES and LORRAINE REYNOLDS – An application to permit the construction of a one story addition which would result in the alteration of a non-conforming structure and in a rear yard setback of 11 feet, where 30 feet is required at 128-130 Ackerman Avenue, Block 2207, Lot 10, in an R-3 Zone. (Carried from June 8, 2021 without further notice)

            Resolution memorialization:  

-       Molloy, 663 Delaware Avenue

-       Bruno, 384 Beveridge Road

            Discussion: Annual Report

            Adjournment

ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AMENDMENT TO MEETING SCHEDULE

SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

In accordance with the provisions of the "Open Public Meetings Act," please be advised that the Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Village Hall Court Room, 131 North Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ. The purpose of the meeting is to hold the Annual Reorganization Meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. A regular business meeting will follow. 

             All meetings of the Ridgewood Zoning Board of Adjustment (i.e., official public meetings, work session meetings, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings which are always open to members of the general public.

                                                                Jane Wondergem

                                                            Secretary to the Board

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