City Council

AGENDA REORGANIZATION AND REGULAR MEETING TOWNSHIP OF CHATHAM ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT JANUARY 22, 2026 IN ADDITION TO IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE, PARTICIPATION FOR THIS MEETING WILL BE OFFERED ELECTRONICALLY OR BY TELEPHONE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. 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This is the Board of Adjustment Reorganization and Regular Meeting of January 22, 2026 Open Public Meetings Act Statement: Adequate Notice of the meetings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Chatham was given as required by the Open Public Meetings Act as follows: Notice in the form of a Resolution setting forth the schedule of meetings for the year 2025 and January, 2026 was published in the Chatham Courier and the Morris County Daily Record, a copy filed with the Municipal Clerk and a copy placed on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the Municipal Building. Oath of Office: Anthony Vivona, Paresh Bhatia, Connie Max, Michael Neibert Roll Call: Mr. Vivona, Mr. Borsinger, Mr. Silva, Mr. Huke, Mr. Bhatia, Mrs. Chang, Mr. Neibert, Mr. Somaiya, Mrs. Max Reorganization of the Board: Selection of Chairman Nomination(s) Roll Call(s) Selection of Vice Chair Nomination(s) Roll Call(s) Resolutions: 1. 2026-001 Board Counsel 2. 2026-002 Consultant Engineer 3. 2026-003 Planning Consultant 4. 2026-004 Board Secretary 5. 2026-005 Transcribing Secretary 6. 2026-006 Designating Newspaper 7. 2026-007 Establishing Meeting Schedule 8. 2026-008 Designating the Township Website as the Official Electronic Medium Minutes: December 18, 2025 RESOLUTION: RES: 2026-009 CALENDAR BOA-25-003 (March 7, 2025) JULIE & MICHAEL MURPHY, 31 ORMONT ROAD, BLOCK: 9 LOT: 8. Front Yard setback and Building Coverage to construct a new dwelling. Escrow#E7766852783 RES: 2026-010 CALENDAR: BOA-25-004 March 11, 2025) BHEE PROPERTIES, LLC, 695 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, BLOCK: 61 LOT: 10.02. Requesting variance approval to construct one (1) new single family house, fronted on Sunset drive One (1) “D” variance for house height, One (1) :C” variance for steep slope protection and One (10 “C” variance for a change in grade within fifteen (15) feet of the property line, and One (1) “C” variance from the location of structural retaining wall requirements. Escrow #E7766852791. RES: 2026-011 CALENDAR: BOA-25-010 (March 11, 2025) BHEE PROPERTIES, LLC, 697 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE, BLOCK: 61 LOT: 10.01. Requesting variance approval to construct one (1) new single-family house, fronted on Sunset Drive. One (1) “D” variance for house height, Two (2): C” variance for steep slope protection ordinance, One (1) “C” variance for a change in grade within fifteen (15) feet of the property line, one (1) “C” variance for a proposed setback distance for structural retaining wall. Escrow# E7766852808 RES. 2026-012 CALENDAR BOA-24-012 (November 14, 2024) CHATHAM DAY SCHOOL, INC, 700 SHUNPIKE ROAD, BLOCL:135 LOT: 1 & 9. Amend a final major site plan for approval to construct a 50 foot by 30-foot sports court. Requesting a D (2) variance, and C bulk variances. Escrow #7766852717 HEARINGS: CALENDAR BOA-25-024 (November 10, 2025) KEVIN FENSTEMAKER & BRIANNA BAILY, 27 RUNNYMEDE ROAD, BLOCK:48.03 LOT: 17. “C” variance request for their new front portico and (2) new 2nd floor dormers in the existing front facing roof line. (Complete December 17, 2025) Site Visit: February 7, 2026. 9:00 am. (Continuation 2/19/2026) Escrow# 7766970535 CALENDAR: BOA 25-012 (May 16, 2025) PB REAL ESTATE INVESTORS, LLC, 765 FAIRMOUNT AVE.., BLOCK: 62.08 LOT: 20. D(1) Use Variance, Minor Subdivision D(3) Conditional use Variance, Installation of a public utility bldg. To be located within 100’ of a residence district boundary line. C(1) or C(2) Bulk Variance, for principal building coverage and for impervious coverage. (Incomplete 6/30/2025 Revisions 9/15/2025, Complete 10,9,2025) Site Visit report. Escrow# E7766852866 (Continuation) CALENDAR BOA 25-021 (October 17, 2025) ADAM STEPAN, 868 RIVER ROAD, BLOCK:15 LOT: 3. Requesting various variances to construct a single-family house. Site Visit Report (Continuation) Escrow#E7766970478 Adjournment Completeness Review: CALENDAR BOA 25-026 (December 5, 2025) ANDREW H. & MARISA DIDRIKSON, 177 NOE AVENUE, BLOCK: 124 LOT: 8. “C” variance relief for impervious coverage and side yard setback for the construction of a pool and an additional patio area. Escrow# E7766970569 CALENDAR BOA 25-001(January 14, 2025) 157 GRAND LLC, 31 SUSAN DRIVE, BLOCK: 20 LOT: 18. Requesting a front yard setback and a height variance to construct a single-family dwelling. (Incomplete 2/6/2025. Revisions 10/3/2025, revisions 12/10/25) Escrow #E7766852759 CALENDAR BOA-25-025 (December 4, 2025 ) GREGORY DUNN, 3 WARWICK ROAD, BLOCK: 122 LOT:8.”C” Variances” Maximum impervious coverage and maximum building coverage to construct a deck with pergola and to install an inground swimming pool. Escrow#E7766970551 Applications Incomplete: CALENDAR: BOA-25-008 (May 13, 2025) JARED &RACHEL SCHULMAN, 123 ORMONT ROAD, BLOCK:20 LOT: 5. Bulk Variances for retaining wall height and slope disturbance. (Incomplete 6/20/25) Escrow#E7766852840 Pending Zoning Review: CALENDAR: BOA 25-014 (May 19, 2025) MAX LEDERMAN, 2 LONG HILL LANE, BLOCK:59 LOT: 1. Right side yard setback variance to install a dormer along the front of the existing non-conforming property. Escrow#E7766852874