Planning Board

November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The City of Passaic Planning Board held a regular meeting on November 13th, 2019 in the Council Chambers, City Hall, 330 Passaic Street and opened the meeting at 7:36 p.m. by requesting a roll call. The invocation was given and all recited pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Present Absent Councilman Daniel Schwartz  Kenneth A. Simpson  Edwin Perez  Jessica Delacruz  Sardis Cruz-Perez  Shawn Witten  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman  Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair  ALSO PRESENT: Louis P. Rago, Esq., Board Attorney ___________ Ricardo Fernandez, P.P., AICP, Board Planner & Executive Director________ Julio Santana, Zoning Officer ___________ COMMUNICATION: a) Notice of Scoping Hearing regarding a proposal to dispose of 1.44 acres of Veterans Memorial Third Ward Park as part of a land exchange with a private developer to expand Pulaski Park/Dundee Island to be heard November 14th, 2019. Scoping hearing is to solicit public input on the proposed land exchange prior to the filing of a formal diversion application with Green Acres Program. b) Notice of Scoping Hearing regarding a proposal to dispose of 1.44 acres of Veterans Memorial Third Ward Park as part of a land exchange with a private developer to expand Pulaski Park/Dundee Island to be heard December 18th, 2019. Scoping hearing is to solicit public input on the proposed land exchange prior to the filing of a formal diversion application with Green Acres Program. 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#2154 Lot #14 12 Broadway b) Block # 4125 Lot #8 39-41 Lexington Avenue c) Block #4125 Lot #18 26-28 Central Avenue Item #2 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Ricardo Fernandez, Executive Director was sworn into the record. He presented the AINOR Plans as listed in the agenda. 1|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES a) Block#2154 Lot #14 12 Broadway Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the Recommendation for AINOR hearing 12 Broadway, was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 12 Broadway, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. b) Block # 4125 Lot #8 39-41 Lexington Avenue Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the Recommendation for AINOR hearing 39-41 Lexington Avenue, was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 39-41 Lexington Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. c)Block #4125 Lot #18 26-28 Central Avenue Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the Recommendation for AINOR hearing 26-28 Central Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. A motion to recommend AINOR for 26-28 Central Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. 2. Docket #PB19-05, 37-49 Hoover Avenue, Block 4128, Lot 20 & 23, in the C Zone, Applicant Jorge Knudson for Cielito Bello, LLC is requesting preliminary and final site plan approval to add a second story to this existing one (1) story building located on lot# 20 in order to add four (4) residential loft units (Conditional use) on the newly constructed second floor and the existing four (4) offices and businesses to remain on the first floor. Additional parking on the adjacent lot# 23 will be added to be used in connection with the building on lot #20, along with any other variance and/or waivers that may be required. First appearance November 13th, 2019. 2|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Item #2 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Gary Cohen, Esq. Attorney for the applicant was present at the hearing. Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment stating they heard this application July 24th and the applicant came back with revised plans including a stop bar. Commissioner Simpson makes a comment requesting they put a stop sign Attorney Gary Cohen makes a comment. Witness 1: David Hals licensed engineer. Mr. Hals makes a comment stating the changes that have been done on the revised plans. Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 37-49 Hoover Avenue hearing was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Simpson, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment about what’s on the resolution he prepared for this application. A motion to approve application of 37-49 Hoover Avenue, was made by Commissioner Perez seconded by Commissioner Simpson, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 3. Docket #PB19-12, 18-20 Van Houten Avenue, Block# 1262.01, Lot# 20, in the R-2 Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan, applicant 18 Van Houten LLC is requesting preliminary & final site plan approval to demolish and existing structure consisting of one story building that used to be used as a church and to construct a multi-family apartment development consistent with the Van Houten Avenue Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan dated October 10, 2018. The proposed development is a four (4) story structure with forty (40) 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 November 13th, 2019. Attorney Cecilia Lassiter makes a comment saying they are seeking preliminary and final site plan approval. Board attorney L Rago asks the applicants attorney a question. Witness 1: Albelino Sambade licensed Architect licensed Planner and a licensed Engineer. Attorney Celicia Lassiter asks that the board please recognize Mr. Sambade as a professional. Exhibit A1 – Rendering of the building 18-20 Van Houten Avenue. Mr. Sambade describes what the applicant is looking to construct at 18-20 Van Houten Avenue. 3|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Madam Chair asks Mr. Sambade a question. Exhibit A2- Floor plans of the building 18-20 Van Houten Avenue was marked into evidence Exhibit A3 - Floor plans of the building 18-20 Van Houten Avenue were marked into evidence Exhibit A4 - Floor plans of the building 18-20 Van Houten Avenue were marked into evidence Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez states there is a discrepancy in the Zoning report. L. Rago makes a comment. Mr. Sambade makes a comment. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment. Mr. Sambade makes a comment. Commissioner Witten asks a question. Commissioner Delacruz asks a question. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment. Attorney Cecilia Lassiter makes a comment. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez asks a question. Mr. Sambade makes a comment. Commissioner Witten asks a question. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez asks a question. Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment. Attorney Cecilia Lassiter in-concludes the application for 18-20 Van Houten Avenue. Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment. Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 18-20 Van Houten Avenue hearing was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. 4|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES A motion to approve application of 18-20 Van Houten Avenue, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. 4. Docket #PB19-11- 161 Passaic Street, Block #1035, Lot 7 in the CR-HD Zone, applicant Passaic Street LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to convert a two stories building consisting of restaurant and a salon on first floor and rooming house on the second floor. Into a three stories building consisting of seven (7) apartments units and parking on ground floor. And any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. First appearance November 13th, 2019. Attorney Bennett W makes a comment stating who he is and then goes on to describe what the applicant wants. Witness 1: Frank D Mileto Licensed Architect since 1974 and Licensed Planner since1983 for the State of New Jersey Board Attorney L. Rago asks Mr. Mileto a question Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment Mr. Mileto makes a comment Mr. Mileto describes the building layout Attorney Bennett W asks Mr. Mileto a question Exhibit A1: Colorized elevation/rendering was marked into evidence Exhibit A2: Colorized elevation/rendering the side street of the building (Passaic St) was marked into evidence Mr. Mileto makes a comment. Councilman Mr. Schwartz makes a comment. Mr. Mileto makes a comment Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment. Mr. Mileto makes a comment Commissioner Simpson makes a comment about the parking. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment the parking and lot area 5|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Commissioner Simpson asks a question Commissioner Witten asks a question Mr. Mileto makes a comment. Commissioner Simpson has a question in regards to parking Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment Attorney Bennett W. asks Mr. Mileto a question Commissioner Simpson asks a question to Mr. Mileto Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment Mr. Mileto makes a comment on sprinklers Witness 2: Andrew Jafolla licensed as a professional engineer in the state of New Jersey. Attorney Bennett W. asks Mr. Jafolla some questions. Mr. Jafolla speak s about the traffic and parking in the area of 161 Passaic Street. Madam Chair makes a comment. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez asks a question for Mr. Jafolla Commissioner Simpson asks a question. Mr. Mileto makes a comment. Commissioner Simpson asks if it is possible the applicant move a window to the other side of the building. Mr. Mileto makes a comment. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez asks a question. Commissioner Witten asks a question if the studio can face 3rd street and the stair case is entered through the last parking spot in the parking lot. Mr. Mileto makes a comment. 6|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment that the studio unit will be placed next to the stair case that exists on the 3rd street side making the commercial store front on the 3rd street side smaller and making the commercial tenant number 1 taking it from Passaic street all the way to the parking lot. Board Attorney L. Rago asks a question Commissioner Simpson asks a question Madam Chair makes a comment Commissioner Cruz Perez makes a comment. Madam Chair makes a comment about the area of 161 Passaic St Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment towards application The Board motioned to approve this application with conditions Board Attorney L. Rago makes a comment of parking lieu Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment if the board is granting the variance for this case there has to be a discussion on how the applicant will be paying for the parking in lieu. Attorney Bennett W. makes a comment that the applicant would like to make two payments for the parking in lieu prior to receiving their CO Board Attorney L. Rago comments applicant must pay one lump sum before receiving their CO Madam Chair makes a comment. Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 161 Passaic Street hearing was made by Commissioner Perez seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to approve application of 161 Passaic Street with conditions, was made by Commissioner Perez seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 5. Docket #PB19-07- 39-41 Market Street, Block #1039, Lot 22 in the CR-HD Zone, applicant PB Main Avenue LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to erect a new three stories building 7|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES consisting of a retail unit, one 4 bedrooms on ground, two four (4) bedrooms apartment on 2nd floor and 2 four (4) bedrooms apartment on 3rd floor. And any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. First appearance November 13th, 2019. Witness 1: Osvaldo Martinez Architect Attorney Bennett W. asks that the board recognizes him as a professional. Mr. Martinez makes a comment about the application’s location. Board Planner Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment about the application’s location. Mr. Martinez makes a comment on what the applicant is proposing. Exhibit A1: Colorized rendering showing the purposed building in its environment was marked into evidence Exhibit A2: Colorized Elevation was marked into evidence Board Attorney L. Rago asks a question Attorney Bennett W. asks Mr. Martinez a question Mr. Martinez describes the layout of the building Commissioner Simpson asks a question Attorney Bennett W. makes a comment. Mr. Martinez makes a comment about the recycling system they will have. Commissioner Simpson asks a question Board Attorney Ricardo Fernandez makes a comment about the required parking spaces Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing. A motion to close public portion of the 39-41 Market Street hearing was made by Commissioner Perez seconded by Commissioner Delacruz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. A motion to approve application of 161 Passaic Street with conditions, was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed. 8|P a g e November 13th, 2019 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES MINUTES: NONE RESOLUTIONS: 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#2154 Lot #14 12 Broadway b) Block # 4125 Lot #8 39-41 Lexington Avenue c) Block #4125 Lot #18 26-28 Central Avenue A motion to approve the Resolutions for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the Recommendation of AINOR 12 Broadway was made by Councilman Schwartz seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. A motion to approve the Resolutions for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the Recommendation of AINOR 39-41 Lexington Avenue was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Cruz Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. A motion to approve the Resolutions for the Recommendation for Area in Need of Redevelopment for the Recommendation of AINOR 26-28 Central Avenue Lexington Avenue was made by Commissioner Delacruz seconded by Commissioner Cruz Perez, on a roll call vote, six (6) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion passed. ESCROW CLOSEOUTS: NONE ADJOURNMENT: Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m. ________________________________ Miriam R. Perez, Board Secretary Municipal Land Use Law 9|P a g e NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET VOTING ON ACTIONS: 1. ACTION: Motion to close public portion of Recommendation of AINOR 12 Broadway hearing COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present   Jessica Delacruz Present  Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present   Jose A. Vargas Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  2. ACTION: __ Motion to recommend AINOR 12 Broadway COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present   Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  3. ACTION: __Motion to approve Resolution recommending AINOR – 12 Broadway COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present   Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  1|Page NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 4. ACTION: __Motion to close public portion of Recommendation of ANIOR 39‐41 Lexington Ave. COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present   Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  5. ACTION: __ Motion to recommend AINOR 39‐41 Lexington Avenue _ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present   Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  6. ACTION: Motion to Motion to approve Resolution recommending AINOR 39‐41 Lexington Ave. COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present   Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Acting Chairman Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  2|Page NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 7. ACTION: _ Motion to close public portion of Recommendation of AINOR 26‐28 Central Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present   Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  8. ACTION: ___ Motion to recommend AINOR 26‐28 Central Avenue_ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present   Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  9. ACTION: Motion to approve Resolution recommending AINOR 26‐28 Central Avenue_ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present   Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  3|Page NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 10. ACTION: Motion to close public portion of 37‐39 Hoover Avenue COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present  Kenneth A. Simpson Present   Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present   Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  11. ACTION: Motion to Approve application of 37‐49 Hoover Avenue and Memorialize _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present   Jessica Delacruz Present  Kenneth A. Simpson Present   Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  12. ACTION: Motion to close public portion of 18‐20 Van Houten Avenue _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present   Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  4|Page NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 13. ACTION: Motion to approve application of 18‐20 Van Houten Avenue _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present   Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  14. ACTION: Motion to close public portion of 39‐41 Market Street hearing _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present √  Jessica Delacruz Present √  Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  15. ACTION: Motion to approve application of 39‐41 Market Street _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present √  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  5|Page NOVEMBER 13TH, 2019 CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD VOTE SHEET 16. ACTION: Motion to close public portion of 161 Passaic Street hearing _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present √  Jessica Delacruz Present  Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present √  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  17. ACTION: Motion to approve application of 161 Passaic Street w/conditions _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present √  Jessica Delacruz Present   Kenneth A. Simpson Present √ Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  18. ACTION: Motion to adjourn meeting _______________ COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN ABSENT Edwin Perez Present   Jessica Delacruz Present  Kenneth A. Simpson Present   Sardis Cruz-Perez Present  Shawn Witten Present  Carlos Lopez Alternate I --- Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present  Jose A. Vargas Vice Chairman Absent Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present  6|Page