Planning Board

MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The City of Passaic Planning Board held a regular meeting on May 8th, 2019 in the Mayor’s Conference Room, City Hall, 330 Passaic Street and opened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. by requesting a roll call. The invocation was given and all recited pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Absent Councilman Daniel Schwartz √ Francine Wise √ Kenneth A. Simpson √ Edwin Perez √ Jessica Delacruz √ Sardis Cruz-Perez √ Adam Diaz √ VACANT Alternate I --- --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- --- Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair √ ALSO PRESENT: Louis P. Rago, Esq., Board Attorney ____√_______ David Troast, P.P., AICP, Board Planner ____√_______ Julio Santana, Zoning Officer ____√_______ Ricardo Fernandez, Executive Director ____√_______ COMMUNICATION: 1. Notice Scoping Hearing for Pulaski Park/Dundee Island & Third Ward Veterans’ Memorial Park 2. Ordinance amending the City Code of the City of Passaic, Chapter 29 “Land Development Procedures” to create Article VI, “Payment in Lieu of Parking” APPLICATIONS: 1. Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment/Rehabilitation according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5) for the following properties: a) Block#1131.01 Lot #30 620 Main Avenue (adjourned from April 3rd, 2019) b) Block#2147 Lot #23 72-74 Park Place (adjourned from April 3rd, 2019) c) Block#1081 Lots #15 276 Passaic Street d) Block#3220 Lot #29 441-443 Paulison Avenue (adjourned from April 3rd, 2019) Item #1 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Ricardo Fernandez, Executive Director was sworn into the record. He presented the Investigative Reports as listed in the agenda. Block#1131.01 Lot #30 620 Main Avenue 1|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 620 Main Avenue, was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Councilman Schwartz had a question for Mr. Fernandez. Commissioner Wise had a question for Mr. Fernandez. A motion to recommend AINOR for 620 Main Avenue, was made by Acting Chairman Vargas, seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#2147 Lot #23 72-74 Park Place Commissioner Delacruz had questions about the property. Commissioner Cruz-Perez had a question for Mr. Fernandez. Commissioner Wise also had questions. Commissioner Perez had a question for Mr. Fernandez. Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 72-74 Park Place, was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Wise on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 72-74 Park Place, was made by Commissioner Delacruz, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#1081 Lots #15 276 Passaic Street Commissioner Perez had a question about the property. Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 276 Passaic Street, was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 276 Passaic Street, was made by Commissioner Delacruz, seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Block#3220 Lot #29 441-443 Paulison Avenue 2|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Commissioner Delacruz had a question about the residents in the property. Commissioner Wise had questions for Mr. Fernandez. Commissioner Cruz-Perez also had questions. D.Troast, Board Planner had comments for the Board. Commissioner Wise had questions. Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the AINOR hearing 441-443 Paulison Avenue, was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 441-443 Paulison Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 2. Docket #PB19-03 822 and 830-834 Main Ave, Block 4112, Lot 5, in the M-1 Zone, applicant 822 Main Avenue LLC is requesting to amend a site plan approved on April 12, 2016 to include a roof top deck. The roof top deck would be considered as an accessory use. along with any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. Item #4 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Bennett Wasserstrum, Attorney for the applicant was present at the hearing. Councilman Schwartz had a question for Mr. Alan Feld, Licensed Architect of, Clifton, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Feld presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Exhibit A-1 Floor Plan Rendering was marked into evidence. Mr. Feld continued to describe the application to the Board. Exhibit A-2 Roof Top Rendering was marked into evidence. L.Rago, Board Attorney had a question for Mr. Feld regarding accessibility to the rooftop. Commissioner Wise questioned about the amount of restaurants. Mr. Frank D. Mileto, Licensed Planner of Long Valley, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Mileto presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Mr. Mileto continued with his testimony. Commissioner Delacruz had a question of max capacity on the larger roof. 3|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Commissioner Cruz-Perez had a question for Mr. Feld. D.Troast, Board Planner had comments for the Board. Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 822, 830-834 Main Avenue hearing, was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to approve application of 822, 830-834 Main Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 3. Docket #PB19-02, 230-232 Harrison Street, Block# 4098, Lot# 58, in the R-3 Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan, applicant 230-232 Harrison Street, LLC is requesting preliminary & final site plan approval to construct a multi-family apartment development consistent with the Harrison Street Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan dated June 17, 2018. The proposed development is a four (4) story structure with twenty-two (22) units. Unit mix is twelve (12) – four (4) bedroom units, four (4) three (3) bedroom units and six (6) two (2) bedroom units. Surface parking to be provided as per Redevelopment Plan –24 parking spaces. Along any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. Item #3 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Bennett Wasserstrum, Attorney for the applicant was present at the hearing. Mr. Osvaldo Martinez, Licensed Architect of Hoboken, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Martinez presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Exhibit A-1 3-D Rendering was marked into evidence. Mr. Martinez continued to describe the application to the Board. Councilmen Schwartz had questions about the high amount of four bedrooms. Mr. Martinez address comments on Board Planner’s & City Engineer’s Review. D.Troast, Board Planner ask for clarification on the size of parking stalls. He asked for J.Santana, Zoning Officer for the requirement on our Zoning Code. Mr. Frank D. Mileto, Licensed Planner of Long Valley, NJ was sworn into the record. Mr. Mileto presented his qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Mr. Mileto continued with his testimony. Acting Chairman Vargas opened the public portion of the hearing. 4|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES A motion to close public portion of the 230-232 Harrison Street hearing, was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Councilman Schwartz had additional questions for the applicant. Commissioner Wise had a question for the applicant. A motion to approve application of 230-232 Harrison Street, was made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. MINUTES: 1. Regular Meeting Minutes of April 3rd, 2019 were presented by the Secretary for approval. A motion to approve the minutes of April 3rd, 2019 was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Wise, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. RESOLUTIONS: 1. Docket #PB18-12, 29 Broadway, Block 2150, Lot 12, in the C-R Zone, (Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan), applicant 3X 29 Broadway LLC is requesting preliminary and final site plan approval to convert an abandoned church building with empty spaces on upper floor into eight (8) residential units consistent with the 29 Broadway Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan dated July 16, 2018. The proposed development is a three (3) story building with eight (8) residential units consisting of four (4) two-bedrooms apartments on the 1st floor, two (2) two-bedroom apartments on the 2nd floor (new level), one (1) three-bedroom apartment on the 3rd floor and on (1) three-bedroom apartment on the ground floor level. This application will also need a parking variance, along any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. Approved on February 13th, 2019. A motion to approve the Resolution 29 Broadway application was made by Commissioner Delacruz, seconded by Vice Chairman Vargas, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 2. Docket #PB19-01, 26 Jefferson, 4075.01, Lot #2,3,35.01,37.01,39-44 & 47, in the Eastside Redevelopment Area, applicant IDIL Passaic LLC is requesting preliminary and final major site plan approval to convert an empty lot into a warehouse distribution center on 7.033 Acres, inclusive of 105, 524 sq. ft. of warehouse space and 5,587 sq. ft. of office space, parking, loading docks, trailer storage, internal roadway circulation and landscaping improvement, along any with other variances and/or waivers that may be required. Approved with conditions on April 3rd, 2019 Board imposed the following conditions: 1. Revisions as recommended by the City Engineer to the Stormwater plan. 2. Madison Street all way stop signs with Route 21 as authorized by Engineering Department & Traffic Division. 5|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES A motion to approve the as Amended Resolution 26 Jefferson Street application was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Wise, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 3. Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5) for the following properties: a) Block#1131.01 Lot #30 620 Main Avenue b) Block#2147 Lot #23 72-74 Park Place c) Block#1081 Lots #15 276 Passaic Street d) Block#3220 Lot #29 441-443 Paulison Avenue A motion to approve the Resolution for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the 620 Main Avenue, 72-74 Park Place, 276 Passaic Street & 441-443 Paulison Avenue was made by Commissioner Wise, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. ESCROW CLOSEOUTS: 1. 791 Main Avenue – PB18-04 Escrow Deposit - $3,500.00 $ 700.00 – Board Attorney $1520.00 – Board Planner $ 140.71 – General Account $ 336.00 – Board Engineer $ 803.29 – Applicant Inglesia de Aviv Aminento International Inc. A motion to approve Escrow Resolution for 791 Main Avenue was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Wise, on a roll call vote, all in favor the motion passed. ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:35 p.m. ________________________________ Miriam R. Perez, Board Secretary Municipal Land Use Law 6|P a g e MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET VOTING ON ACTIONS: 1. ACTION: __Motion to approve Minutes of April 3rd, 2019 COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 2. ACTION: __Motion to close public portion of 620 Main Avenue AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 3. ACTION: _Motion to recommend 620 Main Avenue as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 1|P age MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 4. Motion to close public portion of 72-74 Park Place AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 5. ACTION: __Motion recommend 72-74 Park Place as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 6. Motion to close public portion of 276 Passaic Street AINOR hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 2|P age MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 7. ACTION: __ Motion recommend 276 Passaic Street as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 8. ACTION: __ Motion to close public portion of 441-443 Paulison Avenue hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 9. ACTION: _Motion to recommend 441-443 Paulison Avenue as an Area in Need of Rehabilitation COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 3|P age MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 10. ACTION: __Motion to close public portion of 822, 830-834 Main Avenue hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 11. ACTION: __Motion to amended application of 822, 830-834 Main Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 12. ACTION: __Motion close public portion of 230-232 Harrison Street hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 4|P age MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 13. ACTION: __Motion application of 230-232 Harrison Street hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 14. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize resolution of AINOR for 620 Main Avenue, 72-74 Park Place, 276 Passaic Street, & 441-443 Paulison Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 15. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize resolution of 29 Broadway application COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 5|P age MAY 8TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 16. ACTION: __Motion to approve & memorialize as amended resolution of 26 Jefferson Street application COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 17. ACTION: __Motion to Escrow Resolution of 791 Main Avenue – PB18-04 COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 18. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to adjourn meeting _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Francine Wise Present √ √ Edwin Perez Present √ Jessica Delacruz Present √ √ Kenneth A. Simpson Absent Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √ Adam Diaz Present Vacant Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ Jose A. Vargas Acting Chairman Present √ Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Absent 6|P age