VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

        AGENDA

        Tuesday, March 23, 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.

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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 9, 2021

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

Public hearings

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                 March 23, 2021

Old Business:

NNAEMEKA & MORYKA ANADU – An application to permit the construction of two window dormer additions to the attic which will result in a building height of 39 feet, where 30 feet is permitted; a front yard setback of 35.2 feet, where 40 feet is required; a side yard setback of 8.2 feet, where 26 feet is required; and gross building area of 38.5%/4,347 square feet, where 32%/3,616.3 square feet is permitted at 155 Highland Avenue, Block 2503, Lot 18, in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from September 29, 2020; Carried from March 9, 2021 without further notice)

JAMES TRIPP – An application to permit the replacement of an existing rock wall with a block 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 April 27, 2021 without further notice)

JOHN & MEREDITH SULLIVAN – An application to permit the construction of a two story addition with a side and front porch which would result in a front yard setback of 42.5 feet to the porch, and 39.5 feet to the steps, where 45 feet is required; total coverage by above grade structures of 21.9%, where 20% is permitted; and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 22.8%, where 20% is required at 409 Colonial Road, Block 3605, Lot 21, in an R-2 Zone.  (Continued from March 9, 2021, without further notice)

New 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.

JOHN & DANIELLE KONZELMANN – An application to permit the construction of a 1 ½ story addition, and a 1 story addition 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 43.4%, where 40% is permitted at 126 Sunset Avenue, Block 2102, Lot 5 in the R-110 Zone.   

Resolution memorialization:              

Adjournment

        VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

        AGENDA

        Tuesday, March 9, 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/86550534784

Or Telephone:

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

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 865 5053 4784

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:               February 9, 2021; February 23, 2021

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

Public hearings

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                 March 9, 2021

Old Business:

JAMES TRIPP – An application to permit the replacement of an existing rock wall with a block 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, without further notice) (Carry to March 23, 2021 without further notice)

STEFAN & SARAH KAHANDALIYANAGE – An application to permit the construction of a two-story rear addition and new above grade patio which would result in a side yard setback of 5.6 feet, where 10 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 26.2%, and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 25.5%, where 25% is permitted at 109 Hope Street, Block 4002, Lot 25, in an R-3 Zone. (Continued from February 9, 2021 without further notice)

New Business:

ALEXANDER BLAKE – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition which would result in a front yard setback of 29.3 feet, where 40 feet is required; and a rear yard setback of 20.1 feet, where 30 feet is required at 259 West Glen Avenue, Block 1608, Lot 32, in an R-2 Zone.

JOHN & MEREDITH SULLIVAN – An application to permit the construction of a two story addition with a side and front porch which would result in a front yard setback of 40.5 feet to the porch, and 37.5 feet to the steps, where 45 feet is required; total coverage by above grade structures of 23.6%, where 20% is permitted; and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 24.6%, where 20% is required at 409 Colonial Road, Block 3605, Lot 21, in an R-2 Zone. 

Resolution memorialization:               Pacelli, 435 Berkshire Road

                                                            Lowery, 125 Doremus Avenue

                                                            Rosenholz, 450 Summit Street

                                                            Karg/DeAngelis, 329 Cantrell Road

Discussion:  525 North Maple Avenue (Block 2904, Lot 16) – alternate layouts for second dwelling unit.

Adjournment

        VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA

        Tuesday, February 9, 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:

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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:               January 26, 2021

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

Public hearings

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                 February 9, 2021

Old Business:

JAMES TRIPP – An application to permit the replacement of an existing rock wall with a block 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, without further notice) (Carry to February 23, 2021 without further notice)

New Business:

EDWARD & RENATA PACELLI – An application to permit a covered porch which will result in a front yard setback of 34.4 feet, where 40 feet is required at 435 Berkshire Road, Block 4507, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone.

STEFAN & SARAH KAHANDALIYANAGE – An application to permit the construction of a two-story rear addition and new above grade patio which would result in a building height of 33.9 feet, where 30 feet is permitted; a side yard setback of 5.6 feet, where 10 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 27.3%, and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 26.8%, where 25% is permitted; and gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 38.4%/2,688 square feet, where 35%/2,447 square feet is permitted at 109 Hope Street, Block 4002, Lot 25, in an R-3 Zone.

DAVID LOWERY – An application to permit the removal of the existing rear covered porch for access to proposed basement expansion, then re-build porch, which will result in a front yard setback on Lenox Avenue of 18.5 feet, where 45 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 25.4% and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 25.3%, where 25% is permitted; setback to the ac units of 5.68 feet and 6.1 feet, where 10 feet is required at 125 Doremus Avenue, Block 2209, Lot 24, in an R-3 Zone.

LEO & FIONA ROSENHOLZ – An application to permit the construction of a rear 2-story addition and left side 1-story addition which would result in a front yard setback on Wilson Street of 15.5 feet to the first floor addition and 35 feet to the second floor addition, where 45 feet is required at 450 Summit Street, Block 1510, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone.

Resolution memorialization:               Fern, 133 Kenilworth Road

                                                            Martinez/Lermond, 110 Sheridan Terrace

                                                            Delcalzo, 645 Doris Place

                                                            Evans, 451 Stevens Avenue

Adjournment

        VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT         

        AGENDA

        Tuesday, November 10, 2020

        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:

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Or Telephone:

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Webinar ID: 851 2468 2303

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: 

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

Members of the public comments

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                November 10, 2020

Public hearings

Old Business:

DANIEL & ALYSSA DELMONACO -  An application to permit the construction of a porte-cochere which would result in a side yard setback of 8.2 feet, where 10 feet is required and a combined side yard setback of 24.7 feet, where 28.05 feet is required at 328 Graydon Terrace, Block 3214, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from October 13, 2020 without further notice)

New Business:

MANAV VASAN & TANUSHREE GHOSE – An application to permit the construction of a new deck which will result in a rear yard setback of 12 feet, where 30 feet is required at 356 North Maple Avenue, Block 1913, Lot 1.02, in an R-2 Zone.

YMCA – An application for preliminary and final major site plan approval, use variance and variance approval to build a playground at the front of the YMCA building which would result in a use variance to permit the proposed playground in a residential district, which is not permitted; maximum freestanding wall height of 5 feet, where 4 feet is permitted; maximum retaining wall with barrier height of 6.5 feet, where 4 feet is permitted; accessory structure not permitted in a front yard; and less than 10 foot accessory structure separation from principal building required at 112 N. Oak Street, Block 2009, Lot 1, in the C “Commercial” and R-2 Zones.

Resolution memorialization:              Stachelrodt, 334 S. Broad Street

                                                            McGirr, 134 Woodland Avenue - revised

Discussion:      Amended Schedule of Meetings

Adjournment