Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board
Regular MeetingFort Lee, NJ · March 9, 2021
Minutes
Page 2-ZBA Minutes-March 9, 2021
Chairman Sugarman stated this Memorialization is carried to the meeting of March 23, 2021.
Docket #35-20 Strategic Group, LLC, 2450 Rossett Street, Block 6953, Lot 11, Two Unit
Dwelling
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Makroulakis and approved on a vote of 6-0 by
members Liapes, Makroulakis, Joh, Conway, Pacheco and Sugarman to grant the applicant
approval to construct a Two Unit Dwelling.
Acceptance/Completeness
Docket #7-21, Rock Solid Built, LLC, 210 Tremont Avenue, Block 2555, Lot 8, Minor
Subdivision – Two (2) Single Family Dwellings
It was moved by Mr. Makroulakis, seconded by Mr. Conway and approved on a vote of 7-0 by
members Liapes, Makroulakis, Joh, Conway, Pacheco, Hong and Sugarman to deem the
application complete. Mr. Macri will call the office for a hearing date.
Chairman Sugarman stated that Mr. Pacheco and Ms. Hong are voting members tonight.
Public Hearings
Docket #14-19, Robert Place Realty, LLC, 1545 Route 46 West, Block 2651, Lot 2, Court
Remand – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – 105 Unit, Assisted Living Facility
Mr. Caulfield of the law firm Schepisi & McLaughlin entered his appearance. He is representing
Westgate Condominium Association.
Ms. Federico stated this project was approved on June 19, 2019. It was appealed by Westgate
Condominium Association. 105 units and 55 parking spaces were approved. The height
proposed is 7 stories, 80 feet high. We need to seek a variance for height. We submitted the
same site and architectural plans. We are relying on all prior testimony. The Affidavit of
Service and proof of publication has been submitted.
Mr. Caulfield stated that the experts should have testified to the height in 2019. The new notice
does not mention all items in my letter.
Chairman Sugarman stated Ms. Bogart can testify to all items in the application.
Conrad Roncati, Architect, 1 Executive Drive, Fort Lee was sworn in and his credentials
accepted by Chairman Sugarman.
Mr. Roncati stated the May 10, 2019 drawings were used in 2019 and submitted for this remand
hearing. The height of the project is proposed at two different heights, the lower section on the
West side of the building and the main building on the Eastern side.
Agenda
Borough of Fort Lee
Mayor Council
MARK J. SOKOLICH JOSEPH L. CERVIERI, JR.
ILA KASOFSKY
Borough Administrator
MICHAEL SARGENTI
ALFRED R. RESTAINO
HARVEY SOHMER
Board Secretary Planning Board - Zoning Board of Adjustment PETER J. SUH
CHRISTEN S. TRENTACOSTI 309 Main Street PAUL K. YOON
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-4799
(201) 592-3500, Ext. 1009
Fax (201) 585-0712
Email: c-trentacosti@fortleenj.org
FORT LEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 9, 2021 AT 7:30 P.M.
TO: Zoning Board of Adjustment Members
Evelyn Rosario, Borough Clerk
Brian Ribarro, Construction Official/Zoning Officer
Steven J. Curry, Fire Official
Phillips Preiss Grygiel Leheny Hughes LLC
Neglia Engineering Associates
Bulletin Board, Borough Hall
Record, Jersey Journal, Star Ledger, Spectrum, Fort Lee’s Borough Website
FROM: Christen Trentacosti, Board Secretary
There will be a remote regular public meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Borough of Fort Lee
on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:30 P.M.
The Borough of Fort Lee Zoning Board of Adjustment has made the following changes to the regularly
scheduled Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting will be held remotely, by
means of communication equipment. The foregoing Electronic Public Meeting is recommended due to
the current situation involving the COVID-19 Virus and directives of State and County governments.
The meeting will be conducted using the Zoom operating system. To join the hearing via smart phone,
computer or tablet, use the following web address:
https://zoom.us/j/94804536600?pwd=RDFUNWJQeTVSd2tudFJuZU1KSUhEUT09
The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 948 0453 6600 The Meeting Password is: 592343
You do not need a computer to join, you can use your landline or cell phone to call in. Dial in using one of
the numbers below, if you receive a busy signal, you may try any number on the list:
+1 646 558 8656 US; +1 312 626 6799 US;+1 253 215 8782 US;+1 301 715 8592 US;+1 346 248 7799
US;+1 669 900 9128 US
The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 948 0453 6600 The Meeting Password is: 592343
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 9, 2021 – continued
1. Salute to the Flag
2. Roll call of members
3. Statement of meeting concerning compliance with the provisions of the “Sunshine Act”
4. Review and approval of minutes for the meeting of February 23, 2021
5. Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of Requests for Qualifications for Professional
Services to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the year 2021 for Conflict Attorney
6. Memorializations
Docket #1-21 Dr. Brian & Ashley Chang
1117 Buckingham Road
APPROVED Block 951, Lot 1.02
Single Family Dwelling
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #35-20 Strategic Group, LLC
2450 Rossett Street
APPROVED Block 6953, Lot 11
Two Unit Dwelling
Saverio V. Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
7. Acceptance/Completeness
Docket #7-21 Rock Solid Built, LLC
210 Tremont Avenue
Block 2555, Lot 8
Minor Subdivision - Two (2) Single Family Dwellings
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
8. Public Hearings
Docket #14-19 Robert Place Realty, LLC
1545 Route 46 West
Block 2651, Lot 2
Court Remand
Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – 105-Unit, Assisted Living Facility
Paul Kaufman, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #33-20 ARS Architectural Design & Trade, LLC
1637 Maple Street
Block 3554, Lot 3
Two Unit Dwelling
Saverio V. Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 9, 2021 – Public Hearings continued
Docket #2-21 Devdatta Gogate & Qichao Hu
1588-1590 West Street
Block 4051, Lot 19.01
Proposed Addition of Rear Yard Patios, Spiral Staircases and Amended Landscape Plan of
Duplex
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #3-21 218 Knox Avenue, LLC
2183 Linwood Avenue
Block 5852, Lot 12
Two Unit Dwelling
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
9. New Business
10. Motion to Adjourn
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