VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

7:30 P.M.

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING

For the duration of the Coronavirus Health Emergency, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us.  Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using the Zoom client, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during public portions of the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84502217824

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 845 0221 7824

In the alternative, if you cannot join the live meeting remotely for any reason, you may contact Jane Wondergem, the Board Secretary at (201)670-5500 x240 or via email at jwondergem@ridgewoodnj.net

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

Roll call

Approval of minutes:               May 25, 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. (Continued from March 23, 2021) (Carried to July 13, 2021 without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                   May 25, 2021

New Business:

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 to July 13, 2021 without further notice)

SHAWN and JILL BRUNO – An application to permit the construction of a two story addition which would result in a side yard setback of 12.7 feet where 17.64 feet is required; a rear yard setback of  27.8 feet where 30 feet is required; and for the construction of a two story and second story addition which would result in a side yard setback of 12.2 feet where 17.64 feet is required; and a rear yard setback of 27.7 feet where 30 feet is required; and to widen the driveway to 25.7 feet where 15 feet is permitted at 384 Beveridge Road, Block 1303, Lot 6, in an R-1 Zone.

JOHN and SUE MOLLOY – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition which would result to be 8.58 feet from the existing garage where 12 feet is the minimum required at 663 Delaware Avenue, Block 4504, Lot 26, in an R-2 Zone.

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 17.8 feet, where 20 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 22.7%, where 20% is permitted; gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 33.8%, where 29% is permitted; and coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 42%, where 40% is permitted at 313 Bedford Road, Block 1311, Lot 5, in an R-1 Zone.

Discussion:

-       Annual Report

Resolution memorialization:  

-       Devins, 79 Park Slope – extension of variance approval

-       Baum, 532 Spring Avenue

Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

NOTICE OF VIRTUAL ONLINE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL PUBLIC MEETING

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood will be holding its regularly scheduled meeting remotely via electronic means via Zoom Webinar on Monday, June 1, 2020 at 7:30 PM.

Public access to Zoom Meetings:  You may attend the meeting through one of the following options:

1. Join the Meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone at the following web address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89637270560

Dial in using your phone United States (toll free):  +1 646 558 8656

2. Join from a video conferencing room or system. Dial in or type https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89637270560

Webinar ID: 896 3727 0560

If you are new to “Zoom”, you can obtain the App now and be ready before the first meeting starts by downloading the “ZOOM Cloud Meetings” App. 

Public participation during Zoom Meetings:  Members of the public are encouraged to join the Meeting prior to its start time.  Members who arrive early will be placed in a waiting room until the Meeting starts.  Members of the public will join muted, and must remain muted until they are acknowledged during the public comments/question portions of the Meeting.  Only the Meeting Organizer will disengage the “mute” and allow a participant or attendee to speak on the record.  In order to participate in the public comment/question portions of the Meeting, you may utilize one of the following options:

1. Submit your question/comment to the Board Secretary, a minimum of two (2) days prior to the Meeting date.
2. Smart Device/Computer. You must type a request to the Meeting Organizer via the “Chat” feature on the App by stating only your name and address for the record by Smart Device or Computer.  The Board Chairperson will then acknowledge you when it is your turn to speak.  The Chat feature should only be used to indicate your desire to participate in the public comment/question portions of the Meeting.  No comments or questions placed in the Chat will be discussed.
3. Phone only.  Once all Chat requests are complete, the Board Chairman will ask phone participants to state their names and address only, and then acknowledge each one when it is their turn to speak.  Any member of the public who intends to present an exhibit during the hearing, must submit it to the Board Secretary at least two (2) days prior to the Meeting date, so that they can be marked into evidence.  Public comments are limited to seven (7) minutes in order to maintain necessary decorum.  Violators of the above Rules will be disconnected from the Meeting.  Public access to application files:  All application files can be viewed at the following Web address: www.ridgewoodnj.net .  Members of the public who do not have internet access should contact the Board Secretary via telephone at (201)670-5500 x240. All questions, comments and submittals should be directed to the Board Secretary Monday through Friday during the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM.  Jane Wondergem, Secretary, Zoning Board of Adjustment 201-670-5500 x240, Email: jwondergem@ridgewoodnj.net.

These Meetings are proceeding under the guideline provided by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and the electronic meeting protocols have been promulgated pursuant to the DCA directive and have not been statutorily adopted or upheld by the Superior Court Division’s Guidance for Remote Public Meetings, and the Board cannot provide legal advice as to whether the guideline and the notice provisions provided therein will be sustainable upon challenge to the Superior Court.  The Board will consider reasonable suggestions and requests for accommodation that may be presented by the applicant and that all such requests will be considered in light of providing access to the public, clarity, and coordination of presentation and preservation of the due process rights of all parties to be heard and participate in the public hearing.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

7:30 P.M.

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING

For the duration of the Coronavirus Health Emergency, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us.  Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using the Zoom client, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during public portions of the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83903302164

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 839 0330 2164

In the alternative, if you cannot join the live meeting remotely for any reason, you may contact Jane Wondergem, the Board Secretary at (201)670-5500 x240 or via email at jwondergem@ridgewoodnj.net

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

Roll call

Approval of minutes:               April 13, 2021

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

Public hearings

Old Business:

JAMES TRIPP – An application to permit the replacement of an existing rock wall with a block AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                             April 27, 2021

wall in the same location which will exceed the permitted height and install a 4-foot fence on top of the wall, which will exceed the maximum permitted height at 33 Bryden Place, Block 1905, Lot 4 in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from December 8, 2020) (Carried to May 25, 2021 without further notice)

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. (Continued from March 23, 2021) (Carried to May 25, 2021 without further notice)

New Business:

ADAM BROWN – An application to convert the home into a two-story home which would result in a rear yard setback of 25.50 feet, where 30 feet is required at 386 Berkshire Road, Block 4505, Lot 36, in the R-2 Zone. (Carried from April 13, 2021 without further notice)

ANDREA RACKOW & RICHARD CATANZARO – An application to permit the construction of an attic dormer addition, which would result in a front yard setback on Shelton Road of less than 40 feet, where 40 feet is required at 640 Shelton Road, Block 3308, Lot 6, in the R-2 Zone.

Resolution memorialization:  

-       Konzelmann, 126 Sunset Avenue

-       Silver Falls Company, LLC, 561 Cliff Street

Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

7:30 P.M.

THIS WILL BE A VIRTUAL ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING

For the duration of the Coronavirus Health Emergency, Village Hall is closed to the public and meetings are held with participants at remote locations, connecting to conferencing software provided by zoom.us.  Members of the public are invited to view meetings live using the Zoom client, which also allows them to “raise a hand” and contribute with voice and video when they are invited to do so during public portions of the meeting.

Please click the link below to join the virtual meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89428148913

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 894 2814 8913

In the alternative, if you cannot join the live meeting remotely for any reason, you may contact Jane Wondergem, the Board Secretary at (201)670-5500 x240 or via email at jwondergem@ridgewoodnj.net

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

Roll call

Approval of minutes:               March 30, 2021

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

Public hearings

New Business:

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                 April 13, 2021

ADAM BROWN – An application to convert the home into a two-story home which would result in a rear yard setback of 25.50 feet, where 30 feet is required at 386 Berkshire Road, Block 4505, Lot 36, in the R-2 Zone. (Carried to April 27, 2021 without further notice)

JOHN & DANIELLE KONZELMANN – An application to permit the construction of a 1 ½ story addition, and a 1 story addition and patio which would result in a side yard setback 15 feet, where 16.15 is required, and a side yard setback to the covered steps of 11 feet, where 16.15 feet is required; gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 30.9%, where 29% is permitted; and coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 45.4%, where 40% is permitted at 126 Sunset Avenue, Block 2102, Lot 5 in the R-110 Zone.    (Carried from March 23, 2021 without further notice)

SILVER FALLS COMPANY, LLC -  An application to permit the construction of an open covered porch which would result in a front yard setback of 34.8 feet on Cliff Street, and 16.59 feet from Second Street, where 40 feet is required at 561 Cliff Street, Block 1502, Lot 9, in the R-2 Zone.

Resolution memorialization:

Adjournment