VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

        AGENDA

        Tuesday, October 13, 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.

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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.

Oath of Office:             Michael Pickholz, Alternate 2 member

Roll call

Approval of minutes:   September 22, 2020

Non-agenda items:

Board member comments

        Members of the public comments

Old Business:

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                            October 13, 2020

GEORGE & ANGELA TAPIA – An application to extend the covered porch deck under the existing porte-cochere roof, construct a new detached two-car garage, new exterior steps, patio and walks and new in-ground pool which will result in coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front line of 22.1%, where 20% is permitted at 66 Heights Road, Block 2110, Lot 6, in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from July 14, 2020; Carried from September 29, 2020 without further notice)

JENNEE PALADINO REALTY, LLC – An application to substantially renovate and expand the home, with the construction of a full second floor over the existing home, and the construction of two-story additions on each end of the home which will result in a front yard setback on Fairway Road of 29.8 feet, where 45 feet is required at 505 Fairway Road, Block 3401, Lot 15, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from August 25, 2020) (Carried from September 22, 2020 without further notice)

CAROL MARKS – GARY NICOLETTI – 485 Franklin Turnpike, Block 4703, Lot 22 (Continued from September 8, 2020) (Carried to October 27, 2020 without further notice)

EVAN & BONNIE ASCHENBRAND – An application to permit the construction of one-story and two-story additions, attached garage and widening of the driveway which will result in a side yard setback of 3 feet, where 10 feet is required; combined side yard setback of 22.53 feet, where 23.1 feet is required; a rear yard setback of 25.85 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 20.1%, where 20% is permitted; gross building area of 35.3%/2,468 square feet, where 35%/2,450 square feet is permitted at 422 Berkshire Road, Block 4505, Lot 27, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from September 22, 2020 without further notice)

New Business:

THOMAS COPPOLA – An application to permit the installation of a white vinyl fence at a height of 6 feet, where a height of 4 feet is the maximum permitted at 243 Brookside Avenue, Block 4107, Lot 6, in an R-2 Zone.

DANIEL & ALYSSA DelMONACO -  An application at to permit the construction of a porte cochere which would result in a side yard setback of 6.7 feet, where 10 feet is required; a combined side yard setback of 23.2 feet, where 28.05 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 20.7%, and coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 20.9%, where 20% is the maximum permitted at 328 Graydon Terrace, Block 3214, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone.

Resolution memorialization:  

Discussion:      Review of the modified site plan for Stachelrodt, 334 South Broad Street, Block 3905, Lot 23

Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, September 8, 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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82896121942

Or Telephone:

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

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 828 9612 1942

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

The 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 the 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                                                                  September 8, 2020

Public hearings

Old Business:

GEORGE & ANGELA TAPIA – 66 Heights Road, Block 2110, Lot 6, in an R-1 Zone. (Carry to September 29, 2020, without further notice)

JOSHUA & KAITLIN FERN –133 Kenilworth Road, Block 4203, Lot 18, in an R-2 Zone. (Carry to September 22, 2020, without further notice)

DANIEL PIRRMANN – An application to permit the construction of a front porch which will result in coverage by above-grade structures 23.9%, where 20% is permitted and a side yard setback to mechanical equipment of 8.6 feet, where 10 feet is required at 247 Oak Street, Block 1919, Lot 7, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from August 11, 2020, without further notice)

New Business:

CAROL MARKS – GARY NICOLETTI – An application to permit the construction of one-story and two-story additions which will result in a front yard setback of 41.9 feet, where 45 feet is required; a rear yard setback of 14.7 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 23.4%, where 20% is permitted; gross building area of 38.1%/4,937 square feet, where 32%/4,060 square feet is permitted at 485 Franklin Turnpike, Block 4703, Lot 22, in an R-1 Zone.

JOHN & KELLY GAZZINI – An application to permit the construction of a one-story cantilever addition which will result in coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 23.24%, where 20% is permitted; gross building area of 35.26%/2,962 sq. ft., where 34%/2,856 sq. ft. is permitted; and coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 47.45%/3,986 sq. ft., where 45%/3,780 sq. ft. is permitted at 523 Lotus Road, Block 4301, Lot 18, in an R-2 Zone.

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.

Resolution memorialization:         

Discussion:  

Adjournment

PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA

Tuesday, August 18, 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:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87179817878

Or Telephone:
    Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
        US: +1 646 558 8656 
    Webinar ID: 871 7981 7878

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

7:30 p.m. – Call to Order, Statement of Compliance, Flag Salute, Roll Call - In accordance with the provisions of Section 10:4-8d of the Open Public Meetings Act, the date, location, and time of the commencement of this meeting is reflected in a meeting notice, a copy of which schedule has been filed with the Village Manager and the Village Clerk, The Ridgewood News and The Record newspapers, and posted on the bulletin board in the entry lobby of the Village municipal offices at 131 North Maple Avenue, and on the Village website, all in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act.      

    Roll call: Knudsen, Van Goor, Reynolds, Joel, Patire, Hooban, Barto, Wesner, O’Brien

1. 7:30 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. – Public Comments on Topics not Pending Before the Board
2. 7:35 p.m. – 7:40 p.m. – Committee/Commission/Professional Updates for Non Agenda Topics, Correspondence Received by the Board
3. 7:40 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. – Historic Preservation Commission Review: Unitarian Society of Ridgewood, 113 Cottage Place, Block 2012, Lot 12.01 – Proposed Accessible ramp

4. 7:50 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. – Adoption of Minutes:         July 21, 2020
5. 7:55 p.m. – Executive Session (if necessary)
6. Adjournment

            In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, all meetings of the Ridgewood Planning Board (i.e., official public meetings, work sessions, pre-meeting assemblies and special meetings) are public meetings, which are always open to members of the general public.

Members: Susan Knudsen, James Van Goor, Lorraine Reynolds, Richard Joel, Melanie Hooban, Debbie Patire, Frances Barto, Alysson Wesner, Dianne O’Brien

Professional Staff: Christopher Martin, Esq., Board Attorney; Christopher J. Rutishauser, Village Engineer; Maryann Bucci-Carter, Village Planner; Jane Wondergem, Board Secretary

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, August 11, 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:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87427352756

Or Telephone:

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

US: +1 646 558 8656 

Webinar ID: 874 2735 2756

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 PM.

Roll call

Approval of minutes:          

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                  August 11, 2020

Public hearings

Old Business:

MARGARIDA PEDROSA – An application to demolish a one car detached garage and enclosed porch and construct a new one story addition, covered porch and new detached one car garage which will result in a side yard setback to the addition of 12.1 feet, where 15.33 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 24.91%, where 20% is permitted at 243 Van Emburgh Avenue, Block 5004, Lot 18 in an R-1 Zone. (Continued from June 29, 2020 without further notice)

New Business:

DANIEL PIRRMANN – An application to permit the construction of a front porch which will result in coverage by above grade structures 25.31%, where 20% is permitted and a side yard setback to mechanical equipment of 8.6 feet, where 10 feet is required at 247 Oak Street, Block 1919, Lot 7, in an R-2 Zone.

VICTOR SANCHEZ – An application to permit the construction of a covered front portico, covered porch, and an attached one car garage which will result in a front yard setback on Randolph Place of 28.85 feet, where 45 feet is required; a front yard setback on Christopher Place of 28.85 feet, a side yard setback of 9.79 feet, where 10 feet is required, and coverage by above grade structures of 25.62%, where 20% is permitted at 11 Randolph Place, Block 2310, Lot 8, in an R-2 Zone.

GARY OGILBY & ANNA DiMAIO -  An application to permit the construction of a rear 2½ story addition with covered porch and patio which will result in a side yard setback of 11.3 feet, where 19.3 feet is required at 326 Grandview Circle, Block 2608, Lot 14 in an R-1 Zone.

Discussion: Johnson, 105 Somerville Road

Resolution memorialization:         

Adjournment