Board of Adjustment/Zoning Board
Regular MeetingFort Lee, NJ · March 12, 2024
Minutes
FORT LEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
March 12, 2024
Present: H. Liapes, H. Joh, L. Pacheco, J. Luppino, E. Hong, D. Sugarman
Absent: J. Nitti, D. Conway, S. Tropea
Present: J. Mariniello, Jr., Esq., D. Juzmeski, Neglia Eng.
Chairman Sugarman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The meeting was held remotely, by means of communications equipment. The meeting was
conducted using the Zoom operating system.
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 2024.
Chairman Sugarman stated Mr. Luppino and Ms. Hong will be voting members tonight.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mr. Nitti, seconded by Mr. Joh and passed on a vote of 5-0 by members Liapes,
Joh, Luppino, Hong and Sugarman to approve the minutes of the meeting of February 27, 2024.
Memorializations
Docket #36-23, Elizabeth Builders, LLC, 441 Elizabeth Street, Block 4052, Lot 10, Two
Unit Dwelling
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Joh and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members
Liapes, Joh, Pacheco and Sugarman to grant the approval of the corrected resolution.
Docket #9-20, 514 Main Street Fort Lee, LLC, 514 Main Street. Block 3655, Lot 3,
Extension of Time & Final Major Site Plan – Five Story, Self-Storage Facility
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Pacheco and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members
Liapes, Joh, Pacheco and Sugarman to grant the applicant Extension of Time approval.
Docket #1-24, Dr. Robert M. Monahan, 1067 Palisade Avenue, Block 853, Lot 8, Removal
of Stipulation Requiring the Owner’s Occupancy of the Residential Unit of a Chiropractic
Office & Residence
Page 2-ZBA Minutes-March 12, 2024
It was moved by Mr. Joh, seconded by Mr. Luppino and passed on a vote of 5-0 by members
Liapes, Joh, Luppino, Hong and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to Remove the
Stipulation Requiring the Owner’s Occupancy of the Residential Unit of a Chiropractic Office &
Residence.
Docket #2-24, 114 E. Homestead, LLC, 2145 Linwood Avenue, Block 5153, Lot 15, Two
Unit Dwelling
It was moved by Mr. Liapes, seconded by Mr. Luppino and passed on a vote of 5-0 by members
Liapes, Joh, Luppino, Hong and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to Construct a Two
Unit Dwelling.
Docket #4-24, Carol A, Dimino, 2427 Second Street, Block 7052, Lot 1, Two Unit Dwelling
It was moved by Ms. Hong, seconded by Mr. Joh and passed on a vote of 4-0 by members
Liapes, Luppino, Hong and Sugarman to grant the applicant approval to Construct a Two Unit
Dwelling.
Extension of Time/Site Plan Approval
Docket #16-22, 511 Main Property Corp., 511 Main Street, Block 4454, Lot 22, Extension of
Time – Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – 13 Unit Residential Building
Mr. Macri stated we are here tonight requesting a one year extension of time. The applicant is
having difficulty obtaining financing. We would like the approval extended until June 2, 2025.
Chairman Sugarman asked for questions from the Board.
Chairman Sugarman asked for questions from the public.
It was moved by Mr. Luppino, seconded by Mr. Liapes and passed on a vote of 6-0 by members
Liapes, Joh, Pacheco, Luppino, Hong and Sugarman to grant the applicant Extension of Time
approval.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Mr. Luppino, seconded by Mr. Joh to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Garofalo
Linda Garofalo
Recording Secretary
Agenda
Borough of Fort Lee
Mayor Council
MARK J. SOKOLICH JOSEPH L. CERVIERI, JR.
BRYAN DRUMGOOLE
Borough Administrator
ILA KASOFSKY
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 12, 2024 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 regular public meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Borough of Fort Lee
on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 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 12, 2024 at 7:30 P.M. The meeting will be
held remotely, by means of communication equipment.
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/85204987186?pwd=QRyQoUmxCzAka5DwwtmrWDg0IarqPv.1
The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 852 0498 7186 The Meeting Password is: 726610
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; +1 646 931 3860; +1 305 224 1968; +1 309 205 3325; +1 360 209 5623;
+1 386 347 5053
The Meeting or Webinar identification (ID) is: 852 0498 7186 The Meeting Password is: 726610
Zoning Board of Adjustment – March 12, 2024 – 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 27, 2024
5. Memorializations
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
Matthew Capizzi, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #1-24 Dr. Robert M. Monahan
1067 Palisade Avenue
APPROVED Block 853, Lot 8
Removal of Stipulation Requiring the Owner’s Occupancy of the Residential Unit of a
Chiropractic Office & Residence
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #2-24 114 E Homestead, LLC
2145 Linwood Avenue
APPROVED Block 5153, Lot 15
Two Unit Dwelling
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
Docket #4-24 Carol A. Dimino
2427 Second Street
APPROVED Block 7052, Lot 1
Two Unit Dwelling
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
6. Extension of Time/Site Plan Approval
Docket #16-22 511 Main Property Corp.
511 Main Street
Block 4454, Lot 22
Extension of Time - Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan – 13-Unit Residential Building
Marc D. Macri, Esq. is representing the applicant.
7. New Business
8. Motion to Adjourn
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