VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

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:          

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

            Discussion:   Capital One Bank, 10 Godwin Avenue – material for base

Public hearings

            Old Business:

121 FRANKLIN AVENUE ASSOCIATES – An application to permit use of the property located at 121 Franklin Avenue, Block 2010, Lot 16, as a drive-through Starbucks Coffee Shop, and to permit construction of an addition to the existing one story building. The applicant requests use variance approval to sell products outside the confines of the building. Additional variances being requested include a side yard setback for parking spaces of 3.5 feet where 5 feet is the minimum required, and sign variances. The property is located in an R-2 zone. (Continued from September 13, 2016)

PANICO – A request that the approval of variances for the property located at 152 Valley View Avenue be extended for a period of one year, through September 22, 2017.

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                September 27, 2016

McHUGH – An application to permit the construction of a second floor addition which will result in Gross Building Area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 36.4%/3,823 square feet where 32%/4,060 square feet is the maximum permitted at 624 Shelton Road, Block 3308, Lot 4, in an R-2 zone. (Continued from August 9, 2016)

VERIZON WIRELESS, 6 S. MONROE – Whispering Woods settlement hearing – Proposed wireless communications facility amended to provide that antennas be placed inside of the existing steeple behind RF friendly material. The proposed settlement would also provide that the condition that “no part of the premises shall be rented to outside entities” shall be interpreted to mean that the uses currently being conducted at the Church shall be permitted to continue. (Continued from August 23, 2016)(Carry to October 25, 2016)

            New Business:

TZOULAFIS – An application to permit the construction of a covered porch, two-story and second story addition which will result in coverage by above-grade structures of 22.5%/2,500 square feet, where 20%/2,250 square feet is the maximum permitted and coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 23.4%/2,428 square feet, where 20%/2,100 square feet is the maximum permitted at the Property located at 426 Colonial Road, Block 3609, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone.

            ANGIOLINO – An application to permit the construction of a second floor addition and front portico which will result in front yard setbacks of 32 feet to the front steps, and 39 feet to the portico, where 40 feet is the minimum required and a distance of 9.83 feet to an accessory structure from the principal structure, where 12 feet is the minimum required for the Property located at 706 Ellington Road, Block 4606, Lot 24, in an R-2 Zone.

            HALLOWELL – An application to permit the construction of a one-story addition and to relocate the rear steps which will result in a side yard setback of 17.5 feet, where 20 feet is the minimum required; coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 20.8%, where 20% is the maximum permitted, and coverage by improvements of 50%/4,898 square feet, where 45%/ 4,410 square feet is the maximum permitted for the Property located at 126 Avondale Road, Block 1402, Lot 5 in an R-1 Zone.

            Resolution memorialization:         

           Discussion

           Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

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:          

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Discussion:  

-       CAPITAL ONE BANK, 10 Godwin Avenue – material for base

-               DEER VALLEY INVESTMENT, LLC/240 Paramus Road –         Modifications to 2012 approved plan

Public hearings

            Old Business:

ANDREW AND CATHERINE KARAS – An application for the construction of a mudroom which will result in coverage by above-grade structure of 22.9%, where 20% is the maximum permitted at 414 Wastena Terrace, Block 1804, Lot 2, in an R-2 zone. (continued from May 10, 2016)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                   Page 2                                    October 11, 2016

TZOULAFIS – An application to permit the construction of a covered porch, two-story and second story addition which will result in coverage by above-grade structures of 22.5%/2,500 square feet, where 20%/2,250 square feet is the maximum permitted and coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 23.4%/2,428 square feet, where 20%/2,100 square feet is the maximum permitted at the Property located at 426 Colonial Road, Block 3609, Lot 5, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from September 27, 2016)

            New Business:

ELISSA PERRY – An application to permit the expansion of an existing deck which will result in a side yard setback of 15 feet, where 24 feet is the minimum required at the Property located at 21 Maynard Court, Block 2403, Lot 9, in an R-1 Zone.

DOUGLAS AND MARISSA FRISINA – An application to permit the construction of two second story additions and a covered open front porch expansion which will result in a front yard setback of 37.3 feet to the porch and 35.3 feet to the steps, where 40 feet is the minimum required; coverage by above-grade structures of 21.5%, where 20% is the maximum permitted and coverage by above-grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 21.6%, where 20% is the maximum permitted at the Property located at 254 Fairfield Avenue, Block 3212, Lot 4, in an R-2 Zone.

RONALD & CAROLE READING – An application to permit the expansion of the existing home with an addition featuring two-story and one-story portions, along with various site improvements, including patios, walkways, an expanded driveway and retaining walls, along with a water feature consisting of a stream and pond. The applicants seek variances for building height, front yard setback and gross building area within 140 ft. of the front lot line at the Property located at 290 Greenway Road, Block 2804, Lot 6.01, in an R-1 Zone.

RAFAEL VENTURA & NANCY JOACHIM – An application to permit the construction of a two story addition and detached garage which will result in a side yard setback to the addition of 7.72 feet, where 10 feet is the minimum required and coverage by above-grade structures of 22.5%, where 20% is the maximum permitted at the Property located at 247 Walthery Avenue, Block 3309, Lot 25, in an R-2 Zone.

ANASTASIA MAROULIS – An application to permit the construction of a second story over the existing home, along with a two-story addition to the existing home, including a garage, along with a new driveway, patio, steps and landing which will result in variances for front yard setback, rear yard setback, individual and combined side yard setbacks, coverage by improvements measured over the entire lot and within 200 ft. of the front lot line, and driveway width at the Property located at 181 Mountain Avenue, Block 2506, Lot 7 in an R-126 Zone.

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                   Page 3                                    October 11, 2016

            Resolution memorialization:          Hallowell, 156 Avondale Rd.        

           Discussion

           Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

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:           September 27, 2016

Non-agenda items:

            Board member comments

            Members of the public comments

Public hearings

            OLD BUSINESS:

            ANGIOLINO – An application to permit the construction of a second floor addition and front portico which will result in front yard setbacks of 32 feet to the front steps, and 39 feet to the portico, where 40 feet is the minimum required and a distance of 9.83 feet to an accessory structure from the principal structure, where 12 feet is the minimum required for the Property located at 706 Ellington Road, Block 4606, Lot 24, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from September 27, 2016)

210 S. Broad Street LLC - An application to permit development for a medical office building which will result in side yard setbacks varying between 0 feet and 12 feet, where 0 feet or 12 feet is required; a floor area ratio of 54%, where 45% is the maximum permitted; coverage by improvements of 94%, where 90% is the maximum permitted; maximum illumination level at residential boundary of 0.5 to 1.0

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                       October 25, 2016

foot-candle, where 0.1 foot-candle is allowed; 8 parking spaces proposed, where 30 parking spaces is minimum required; setback for parking area from side and rear lot lines varying from 0 feet to 4.5 feet, where 5 feet is the minimum required and setback for driveway from residential zone of 0 feet, where 10 feet is the minimum required at 210 South Broad Street, Block 3905, Lot 7, in a B-2 zone. (Continued from February 9, 2016) (Carried from August 23, 2016)

VERIZON WIRELESS, 6 S. MONROE – Whispering Woods settlement hearing – Proposed wireless communications facility amended to provide that antennas be placed inside of the existing steeple behind RF friendly material. The proposed settlement would also provide that the condition that “no part of the premises shall be rented to outside entities” shall be interpreted to mean that the uses currently being conducted at the Church shall be permitted to continue. (Continued from August 23, 2016)(Carried from September 27, 2016)

            NEW BUSINESS:

MARCIA RINGEL – an appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood from the order, determination, or decision by the Building Department made in January, February, March and May, 2016 granting building permits to the homeowners, of 151 West End Avenue to permitting construction of a home office and guest quarters within the detached garage located on said property                   Block 2511, Lot 1, in an R110 Zone for the reason that appellant alleges error in the order, requirement or decision or refusal of said Administrative Officer violates Village ordinances relating to non-conforming structures, non-conforming uses, and abandonment of use. (Carried from August 23, 2016)          

            Resolution memorialization:          Deer Valley Investment, 240 Paramus Rd.

                                                                        Capital One Bank, 10 Godwin Ave.

                                                                        Panico, 152 Valley View, extension        

                                                                        Perry, 21 Maynard Ct.

                                                                        Frisina, 254 Fairfield Ave.

           Discussion:

-       Annual Report

-       Zoning Chart

           Adjournment