Holmdel Zoning Board

HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SPECIAL MEETING June 24th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room at Town Hall Call to Order Mrs. Campis, the board secretary, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.: “In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-10, I hereby announce that “adequate notice” and “electronic notice” of this meeting was provided in a notice dated January 18, 2026 that was sent to the Asbury Park Press, Two River Times, posted on the bulletin board and on the main access door to Town Hall, filed in the Clerk’s Office, and posted on the Township’s website, www.holmdeltownship.com” Roll Call Present: Mr. Buerkle- Chairman Ms. Gerhardt Mr. Luciani Mr. Orfanitopoulos Mr. Giampolo- Vice Chair Mr. Marzocca Ms. Campis Mrs. Costello Mr. Arnone alternate # 2 Absent: Mr. Vincent Marzocca Also Present: Mrs. Irina Jvarisheihvili-Darrar, Board Secretary/Administrative Officer Mrs. Kate Keller- board planner Mr. Willian white- board engineer Mr. Marty Pfleger Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence to honor police/military wounded or killed in action Resolutions None 1|Page Minutes Motion to approve the minutes for 11.01.2023 Campis/ Gerhardt Affirmative Vote: Campis, Luciani, Orfanitopoulos, Giampolo, Buerkle Negative: None Motion to approve the minutes for 05.20.2023 Orfanitopoulos/Gerhardt Affirmative Vote: Giampolo, Gerhardt, Campis, Luciani, Orfanitopoulos, Buerkle Negative: None Motion to approve the minutes for 09.06.2023 Campis/Luciani Affirmative vote: Gerhardt, Campis, Luciani, Orfanitopoulos, Giampolo, Negative: None Motion to approve minutes for 07.19.2023: Campis/ Luciani Affirmative vote: Gerhardt, Campis, Luciani, Orfanitopoulos, Giampolo, Buerkle Negative: None Motion to approve minutes for 06.07.2023 Campis/ Luciani Affirmative vote: Giampolo, Orfanitopoulos, Campis, Gerhardt, Luciani, Giampolo Negative: None Motion to approve minutes for 03.15.2023 Orfanitopoulos/ Luciani Affirmative vote: Giampolo, Orfanitopoulos, Luciani, Gerhardt, Campis, Buerkle Negative: None Motion to approve minutes for 03.01.2023 Luciani/ Campis Affirmative vote: Giampolo, Orfanitopoulos, Luciani, Gerhardt, Campis, Buerkle Negative: None Motion to approve minutes for 05.20.2026 Orfanitopoulos/ Luciani Affirmative Vote: Campis, Arnone, Marzocca, Giampolo, Orfanitopoulos, Luciani, Gerhardt, Buerkle At 7: 07 pm, a board member entered an executive session. Motioned by Gerhardt/ Luciani, all in favor among the present. At 7:41, a regular session of the board meeting was resumed. Motion Orfanitopoulos/ Luciani, all in favor among present. Public Hearing ZBA2024-5 St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church, 134 State Highway 34, Block 17, Lot 12 R40B Zone Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan, Bulk C Variances, D (1) Use Variance Applicant seeks Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval to construct a recreational facility. The recreational facility is not permitted use in the zone and requires a D (1) use variance. The new facility will support the existing church by providing parishioners with a multi- purpose gymnasium, meeting spaces, and classrooms. The existing sports field will be upgraded and enlarged. Mr. Alfieri, on behalf of the applicant, gave a recap of the application. Mr. David Trombador stated that he is representing the objector side of the application and is at the meeting instead of Mr. Robert Simon. Ms. Alfieri stated that the applicant met with the neighbors and they reached a settlement agreement. Mr. Alfieri said he has an unsigned copy of the agreement and will be introduced as J-1, join exhibit. Mr. Alfieri went through the changes that the applicant made to the plans. 2|Page Mr. Trombador asked that the agreement be submitted as part of the application. Mr. Trombador read the names of his clients that he represents in the record and stated that the objector side is in agreement with what Mr. Alfieri said. The list was marked as O-2. Mr. Davis Collins, architect for the applicant, went through the new revision of the plans. The board members had a few questions about the changes made. Mr. Josh Seawald, the engineer for the applicant, presented the changes that were made to the application. The exhibit that shows the changes that were made was marked as A-7. The board members had a few questions for Mr. Seawald regarding the changes made. The traffic engineer, Mr. Nicolas Verderese, for the applicant, was sworn in. Bachelor's in Science Engineering from Rutgers University, 1990. Licensed in New Jersey. The board accepted Mr. Verderese’s qualifications. Mr. Verderese stated that the applicant has received an access permit for this application from DOT. Mr. Verderese stated that his office did a traffic impact study for the board. That incorporated existing traffic counts along Rt 34 and the driveway. Mr. Venderese stated that whatever is presented by his office is conservative in nature. Mr. Venderese said that they have a very good level of service. The scale is A to F, and the driveway is well-designed. Separate left and right turn lanes on Rt 34. A board asked a few questions to the traffic engineer, as well as board professionals. Mrs. Keller went through the variances that the applicant requested. Mr. John Taikina, licensed planner. Graduated from Rutgers University in 1992. Licensed and in good standing. The board accepted Mr. Taikina’s credentials. Mr. Taikina gave his opinion about the application from the planning perspective. He stated that the applicant does not require D-1 variance but requires a D-3. The board asked questions to the applicants' planner. The meeting was open to the public questions and comments. Resident Tara Mitchell commented. The meeting was closed for further testimony. Mr. Buerkle stated that the first vote will be a motion to accept the proposed new use as an accessory structure to the church. Motion to approve: Luciani/ Giampolo Affirmative vote: Campis, Luciani, Giampolo, Orfanitopoulos, Buerkle Negative: Gerhardt, Costello Motion passed. Mr. Pfleger stated that now the board should vote for the major final site plan for D-3 and 3 C variances, subject to all the conditions listed in the agreement. Motion to approve Orfanitopoulos/ Luciani Affirmative Vote: Orfanitopoulos, Giampolo, Luciani, Gerhardt, Campis, Buerkle Negative: Castello, Campis Later, the votes were amended. 9: 31 a board took a five-minute break. 9: 34 pm, the board resumed a regular session. Mr. Buerkle asked Mr. Alfieri if his client is open to the conditions of this vote, to place frosting on the windows to provide some privacy. Mr. Alfieri stated that the applicant was willing to agree to the condition. Amended motion including second-floor frosting windows that face the houses: Orfanitopoulos/Luciani 3|Page Affirmative Vote: Costello, Orfanitopoulos, Giampolo, Luciani, Gerhardt, Campis, Buerkle Negative: None Motion passed. Board Matters None Motion to adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 pm, Campis/ Gerhardt all in favor among present The foregoing minutes were adopted by a majority vote of the board on 6.24.2026 Irina Jvarisheishvili-Darrar Board Secretary / Administrative Officer Summary minutes Meeting recorded on Holmdel Township YouTube and Holmdel Township Facebook 4|Page