Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board

FORT LEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT October 24, 2023 Present: H. Liapes, D. Conway, H. Joh, S. Tropea, L. Pacheco, J. Luppino, E. Hong, D. Sugarman Absent: J. Nitti Present: J. Mariniello, Jr., Esq., B. Intindola, Neglia Eng. Chairman Sugarman called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. NOTICE OF MEETING: The Chairman states: Let the minutes reflect that adequate notice of this meeting has been provided in the following manner: All members of this Body have been advised in writing at least 48 hours prior to this meeting of the time, place, and proposed Agenda of this meeting. A written notice of the time, place, and proposed Agenda was posted on the bulletin board of Municipal Building, 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, New Jersey. On the same date, a copy of said written notice was mailed to the Record, Jersey Journal, Time Warner Cable and Fort Lee Online. A copy was filed with the Borough Clerk and, on the same date, copies were mailed to all persons who have requested copies of such notices and have prepaid the fee fixed for the year 2023. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Mr. Pacheco, seconded by Mr. Tropea and passed on a vote of 6-0 by members Liapes, Conway, Tropea, Pacheco, Hong and Sugarman to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 10, 2023. Memorialization Docket #30-23, Senatore Homes, LLC, 808 Jassamine Way, Block 251, Lot 2, Two Unit Dwelling It was moved by Mr. Conway, seconded by Mr. Tropea and passed on a vote of 6-0 by members Liapes, Conway, Joh, Tropea, Pacheco and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to construct a Two Unit Dwelling. Public Hearings Docket #29-23, Hossai Popal Farahi, 1147 Glen Road, Block 1156, Lot 10, Deck & Gazebo Addition to Single Family Dwelling Mr. Cereste stated the property is irregularly shaped. It’s a one story building in the R2 zone. There is a deck that is 18.5 feet by 12 feet and a gazebo that is 11.2 feet by 11.2 feet. Page 2-ZBA Minutes-October 24, 2023 There are three exhibits: 1.) Site plan dated August 27, 2023 prepared by Vassilios Cocoros 2.) Survey dated September 5, 2015 prepared by GB Engineering, LLC 3.) Two photos showing the location in the rear Vassilios Cocoros, Architect, 467 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs was sworn in and his credentials accepted by Chairman Sugarman. Sheet A1 shows the one story brick ranch and the slightly irregular shaped lot. A deck is proposed that aligns with the left side setback. A sliding glass door is proposed that goes to the deck. We are requesting a variance for the deck. Chairman Sugarman asked for questions from the public. Chairman Sugarman asked if any member of the public would like to come up, be sworn and testify on the application. It was moved by Mr. Joh, seconded by Mr. Conway and passed on a vote of 7-0 by members Liapes, Conway, Joh, Tropea, Pacheco, Hong and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to construct a Deck & Gazebo to a Single Family Dwelling. Mr. Luppino abstained from this application. Docket #31-23, Samadar Ben-Simhon, 811 Jassamine Way, Block 155, Lot 9, Amended Two Unit Dwelling – Addition to Rooftop Decks Mr. Khorozian stated this application is for a fourth floor addition to the rooftop decks. The original application was approved on November 22, 2022. Vassilios Cocoros, Architect, 467 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs was sworn in and his credentials accepted by Chairman Sugarman. Mr. Cocoros stated the variances are for an increase in FAR, height and stairs. The FAR is a 591 square foot increase. There are provisions for a hot tub also. This is in the rear and cannot be seen from the street. Brian Intindola asked if there are D variances? Mr. Luppino asked if there are four stories. Mr. Cocoros stated the basement is six inches higher than the sidewalk. Mr.Luppino asked if there is any impact on the neighbors? Page 3-ZBA Minutes-October 24, 2023 Mr. Khorozian stated no. Chairman Sugarman asked for questions from the public. Chairman Sugarman asked if any member of the public would like to come up, be sworn and testify on the application. Mr. Mariniello stated the Planner’s report was submitted but he is not here. There are no additional variances. It was moved by Mr. Tropea, seconded by Mr. Liapes and passed on a vote of 7-0 by members Liapes, Conway, Joh, Tropea, Pacheco, Luppino and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to amend a Two Unit Dwelling with an Addition to the Rooftop Decks. Ms. Hong is recused from this application. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Mr. Joh, seconded by Mr. Liapes to adjourn the meeting at 7:55 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Linda Garofalo Linda Garofalo Recording Secretary