VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

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.

Oath of Office – Daniel Perlman, Alt. 1 member

Roll call

Approval of minutes:         

Non-agenda items:

          Board member comments

          Members of the public comments

Public hearings

          Old Business:

BRETT & CAITLIN WORMSER -  An application to permit the construction of a front portico, second floor addition and one story addition which will result in a front yard setback of 18.9 feet to the steps and 25.23 feet to the addition, where 45 feet is required; side yard setbacks of 12.7 feet to the attic and 12.26 feet to the 2^nd floor addition on the left, 13.8 feet to the 2^nd floor addition and 14.6 feet to the attic addition on the right, where 20 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 20.3%, where 20% is permitted and distance between house and garage of 8.2 feet to the steps and 10.2 feet to the landing at 415 Arden Court, Block 4106, Lot 22, in the R-1 Zone. (Continued from September 24, 2019 without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                               October 22, 2019

STEPHEN & ALISON FENECH – An application to permit the construction of an  addition and covered porch which will result in a front yard setback of 21.1 feet to the addition, where 40 feet is required; a side yard setback of 8.4 feet, where 10 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 20.45% on the whole lot and 24.74% within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 20% is permitted; coverage by improvements within 140 feet of the front lot line of 46.11%/3.228 square feet, where 45%/3,150 square feet is permitted; gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 39.61%/2,773 square feet, where 35%/3,450 square feet is permitted at 236 Lakeview Drive, Block 2508, Lot 5, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from September 24, 2019 without further notice)

          New Business:

ASK PROPERTY GROUP, LLC – An application to convert the Cape Cod-style home to a two-story Colonial-style home and to construct a rear-yard deck which will result in a front yard setback of 38.6 feet where 40 feet is required; a side yard setback of 9.5 feet, where 10 feet is required and a rear yard setback of 20 feet, where 30 feet is required at 448 Berkshire Road, Block 4508, Lot 15, in the R-2 Zone.

          Resolution memorialization:        

          Discussion:   Proposals received from Traffic Engineer RFP

          Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

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 10, 2019;

Non-agenda items:

          Board member comments

          Members of the public comments

Public hearings

          Old Business:

TERENCE ROBINSON & WILLIAM HALL – An application to renovate and update the interior and exterior of the existing detached carriage house/garage and to renovate, update and expand the second floor guest suite of the carriage house, which will result in a use variance for an apartment over the garage and the expansion or alteration of a nonconforming structure or use at 151 West End Avenue, Block 2511, Lot 1, in the R-110 Zone. (Continued from June 25, 2019 without further notice) (Carry to November 12 without further notice)

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                               October 8, 2019

ED & KRISTINE DESCIAK – An application to permit the construction of a rear one-story addition which will result in a rear yard setback of 25.2 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 20.7%, where 20% is permitted at 33 Barrington Road, Block 1501, Lot 8, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from July 9, 2019) (Carried from September 24, 2019 without further notice)

          New Business:

KARO & MAGGIE TOULOUGHIAN – An application to permit the construction of a second story addition, front porch and deck on the existing dwelling, which will result in a front yard setback on Delaware Avenue of 36 feet, and on S. Pleasant Avenue of 26 feet, where 40 feet is required and a rear yard setback of 14.88 feet, where 30 feet is required at 443 South Pleasant Avenue, Block 4506, Lot 1 in the R-2 Zone.

MICHAEL & HEATHER ZYNCZENKO – An application to permit the widening of a driveway to 19 feet, where 12.6 feet is the maximum permitted at 598 Cliff Street, Block 1509, Lot 1, in the R-2 Zone.

JOYCE CARUSO – An application to permit the construction of a new covered front porch and covered deck which will result in a front yard setback of 36.04 feet, where 40 feet is required and a rear yard setback of 25.3 feet, where 30 feet is required at 177 Katherine Road, Block 2302, Lot 2, in the R-2 Zone.

          Resolution memorialization:         Carlone, 897 Best Court

          Discussion:  

          Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

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

Public hearings

            Old Business:

ED & KRISTINE DESCIAK – An application to permit the construction of a rear one-story addition which will result in a rear yard setback of 25.2 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 21.6%, where 20% is permitted at 33 Barrington Road, Block 1501, Lot 8, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from July 9, 2019; September 10, 2019) (Carry to October 8, 2019 without further notice)

            New Business:

BRETT & CAITLIN WORMSER -  An application to permit the construction of a front portico, second floor addition, one story addition and relocation of garage which will result in a front yard setback of 19.9 feet to the steps and 25.23 feet to the addition, where 45 feet is required; side yard setbacks of 12.26 feet to the attic and 12.8 feet to the one story addition on the left, 13.8 feet to the 2^nd floor addition and 16.4 feet tot eh attic addition on the right, where 20 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures within 140 feet of the front lot line of 21.4%, where 20% is permitted; garage side yard setback of 2.79 feet, where 5 feet is required at 415 Arden Court, Block 4106, Lot 22, in the R-1 Zone.

AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                                                  September 24, 2019

JOSEPH CARLONE – An application to permit the construction of a new roof on the existing garage which will result in an expansion/alteration of a non-conforming structure at 897 Best Court, Block 5003, Lot 18, in the R-1 Zone.

STEPHEN & ALISON FENECH – An application to permit the construction of an  addition and covered porch which will result in a front yard setback of 21.1 feet to the addition, where 40 feet is required; a side yard setback of 8.4 feet, where 10 feet is required; coverage by above grade structures of 21.05% on the whole lot and 25.11% within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 20% is permitted; coverage by improvements on the whole lot of 47.16%, where 40% is permitted and 53.7% within 140 feet of the front lot line, where 45%/3,150 square feet is permitted; gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 40.34%/2,824 square feet, where 35%/3,450 square feet is permitted at 236 Lakeview Drive, Block 2508, Lot 5, in the R-2 Zone.

            Resolution memorialization:  

            Discussion:     

            Adjournment

VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

AGENDA

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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:          August 13, 2019

Non-agenda items:

          Board member comments

          Members of the public comments

Public hearings

          Old Business:

TERENCE ROBINSON & WILLIAM HALL – An application to renovate and update the interior and exterior of the existing detached carriage house/garage and to renovate, update and expand the second floor guest suite of the carriage house, which will result in a use variance for an apartment over the garage and the expansion or alteration of a nonconforming structure or use at 151 West End Avenue, Block 2511, Lot 1, in the R-110 Zone. (Continued from June 25, 2019 without further notice)

CHRIS & MELISSA BRENNAN – An application to permit the construction of a second floor addition over the existing garage which will result in a gross building area for total lot of 33.2%/4,324 square feet, where 32%/4,060 square feet is permitted and gross building area within 140 feet of the front lot line of 41.5%/4,324 AGENDA – CONTINUATION                                                September 10, 2019

square feet, where 34%/3,360 square feet is permitted at 205 Katherine Road, Block 2302, Lot 7, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from May 14, 2019) (Carried from June 11, 2019) (Carried from July 9, 2019 without further notice)

ANJU & MANOJ WAGH – An application to permit the conversion of the existing open front porch into living space which will result in a front yard setback of 34.67 feet, where 40 feet is required at 285 Midvale Street, Block 2317, Lot 3.01, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from July 23, 2019 without further notice)

ED & KRISTINE DESCIAK – An application to permit the construction of a rear one-story addition which will result in a rear yard setback of 25.2 feet, where 30 feet is required; coverage by above-grade structures of 21.6%, where 20% is permitted at 33 Barrington Road, Block 1501, Lot 8, in the R-2 Zone. (Continued from July 9, 2019) (Carried from August 13, 2019 without further notice)

MICHEL & LINDA MOURAVIEFF – An application to permit the applicant to continue to use dwelling as their personal residence and lease home professional office to a third-party at 525 North Maple Avenue, Block 2904, Lot 16, in an R-2 Zone. (Continued from April 9, 2019) (Carried from July 9, 2019 without further notice) (Carried from July 23, 2019 without further notice)

          New Business:

JOSEPH ARCIPRETE & TARA ALLERTON – An application to permit the construction of a one-story, two-story and second story addition and covered patio, which will result in a front yard setback on Collingwood Place of 29.5 feet, where 45 feet is required at 355 Fairway Road, Block 3501, Lot 8, in an R-2 Zone.

          Resolution memorialization:         Wardan, 203 Spencer Place

          Discussion:  

-        Extension of variance approval for Gold, 51 N. Monroe Street

-        Site Plan Committee report on Wall, 142 Elmsley Court

          Adjournment