Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board
Regular MeetingFort Lee, NJ · March 8, 2022
Minutes
FORT LEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
March 8, 2022
Present: H. Liapes, J. Nitti, L. Pacheco, D. Sugarman.
Absent: H. Joh, D. Conway, S. Tropea, J. Luppino, E. Hong.
Also Present: J. Mariniello, Esq., D. Juzmeski, Neglia Engineering Associates.
The meeting was held remotely, by means of communication equipment. The foregoing Electronic
Public Meeting is recommended due to the current situation involving COVID-19 Virus and directives
of State and County governments. The meeting was conducted using the Zoom operating system.
NOTICE OF MEETING:
Chairman Sugarman stated: Let the minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been
provided in the following manner: On November 23, 2021 this Body, by Resolution, adopted a
Schedule of Regular Public Meetings for 2022. The time, date, and location of said schedule was posted
on the Bulletin Board at 309 Main Street. A copy of said schedule was mailed to the RECORD,
JERSEY JOURNAL, STAR LEDGER, SPECTRUM, posted on the Borough’s Website and was filed
with the Borough Clerk. A written notice of the time, place and proposed Agenda was posted on the
Bulletin Board at 309 Main Street and mailed to the RECORD, JERSEY JOURNAL, STAR LEDGER,
SPECTRUM, posted on the Borough’s Website and was filed with the Borough Clerk. On February 28,
2022, and updated notice with Zoom Information was published in the Record and Jersey Journal,
posted at 309 Main Street and mailed to the RECORD, JERSEY JOURNAL, STAR LEDGER,
SPECTRUM, posted on the Borough’s Website and was filed with the Borough Clerk. Copies have been
mailed to all persons who have prepaid the $35.00 fee fixed for the year 2022 to cover the cost of
mailing.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Pacheco, and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members Liapes,
Nitti, Pacheco and Sugarman to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 22, 2022.
Memorializations
Docket #8-19, M&J 730, LLC, 1629 Parker Avenue & 1624 Palisade Avenue, Block 4351, Lots 6 &
11, Extension of Time–Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan–Two-Story, Mixed-Use Shopping
Center
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Pacheco, and passed on a vote of 3-0 by members Liapes,
Pacheco and Sugarman to adopt the resolution of approval for an Extension of Time–Preliminary &
Final Major Site Plan–Two-Story, Mixed-Use Shopping Center.
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Docket #9-20, 514 Main Street Fort Lee, LLC, 514 Main Street, Block 3655, Lot 3, Extension of
Time–Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan– Five (5)-Story, Self-Storage Facility
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Pacheco, and passed on a vote of 3-0 by members Liapes,
Pacheco and Sugarman to adopt the resolution of approval for an Extension of Time–Preliminary &
Final Major Site Plan – Five (5)-Story, Self-Storage Facility.
Docket #21-20, Modus21, LLC, 1119 Palisade Avenue, Block 1351, Lot 21, Extension of Time–
Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan– Mixed Use – Brokerage Compliance Office with Residential
It was moved by Mr. Pacheco, seconded by Mr. Nitti, and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members
Liapes, Nitti, Pacheco and Sugarman to adopt the resolution of approval for an Extension of Time
- Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – Mixed Use – Brokerage Compliance Office with
Residential.
Docket #31-21, PS Atlantic Coast, LLC, 504 Jane Street, Block 3651, Lot 3, Façade & Signage -
Self-Storage Facility
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Pacheco, and passed on a vote of 3-0 by members Liapes,
Pacheco and Sugarman to adopt the resolution of approval for Façade & Signage - Self-Storage Facility.
Docket #3-22, 2045 Lemoine Avenue, LLC, 2045 Lemoine Avenue, Block 4751, Lots 8 & 9,
Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan & Signage – Three (3) Story, Office & Commercial Business
Building
It was moved by Mr. Nitti, seconded by Mr. Liapes, and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members Liapes,
Nitti, Pacheco and Sugarman to adopt the resolution of approval for a Preliminary & Final Major Site
Plan – Three (3) Story, Office & Commercial Business Building.
Acceptance/Completeness
Docket #6-22, THR FL, LLC, 204 Tom Hunter Road, Block 3956, Lot 23, Minor Site Plan –
Signage
It was moved by Mr. Pacheco, seconded by Mr. Liapes, and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members Liapes,
Nitti, Pacheco and Sugarman to deem the application complete. Outstanding items to be submitted prior
to public hearing. Will call for a hearing date.
Docket #9-22, 1079 Palisade Avenue, LLC, 1025 Anderson Avenue, Block 355, Lot 12, Two Unit
Dwelling
It was moved by Mr. Nitti, seconded by Mr. Liapes, and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members Liapes,
Nitti, Pacheco and Sugarman to deem the application complete. Outstanding items to be submitted prior
to public hearing. Will call for a hearing date.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Nitti, seconded by Mr. Liapes, to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Christen S. Trentacosti
Christen S. Trentacosti
Recording Secretary
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
AMENDED AGENDA FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022 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
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 8, 2022 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 8, 2022 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://us06web.zoom.us/j/84180082193?pwd=OHI4YzRlbk9RTlVOVTVBWC92VGQwUT09
The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 841 8008 2193 The Meeting Password is: 230952
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:
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The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 841 8008 2193 The Meeting Password is: 230952
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 8, 2022 – 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 22, 2022
5. Memorializations
Docket #8-19 M&J 730, LLC
1629 Parker Avenue & 1624 Palisade Avenue
APPROVED Block 4351, Lots 6 & 11
Extension of Time–Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan–Two-Story, Mixed-Use Shopping
Center
Saverio Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #9-20 514 Main Street Fort Lee, LLC
514 Main Street
APPROVED Block 3655, Lot 3
Extension of Time–Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – Five (5)-Story, Self-Storage Facility
Saverio V. Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #21-20 Modus21, LLC
1119 Palisade Avenue
APPROVED Block 1351, Lot 21
Extension of Time - Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – Mixed Use – Brokerage
Compliance Office with Residential
Saverio V. Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #31-21 PS Atlantic Coast, LLC
504 Jane Street
APPROVED Block 3651, Lot 3
Façade & Signage – Self-Storage Facility
Danielle M. Federico, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #3-22 2045 Lemoine Avenue, LLC
2045 Lemoine Avenue
APPROVED Block 4751, Lots 8 & 9
Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan & Signage – Three (3) Story Office & Commercial
Business Building
Saverio V. Cereste, Esq. is representing the applicant.
6. Acceptance/Completeness
Docket #6-22 THR FL, LLC
204 Tom Hunter Road
Block 3956, Lot 23
Minor Site Plan - Signage
Linda Khorozian, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 8, 2022 – Acceptance/ Completeness continued
Docket #9-22 1079 Palisade Avenue, LLC
1025 Anderson Avenue
Block 355, Lot 12
Two Unit Dwelling
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
7. Public Hearings
8. New Business
9. Motion to Adjourn
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