Planning Board
Regular MeetingPassaic, NJ · May 6, 2020
Minutes
MAY 6TH, 2020
PLANNING BOARD
MINUTES
The City of Passaic Planning Board held a Virtual meeting on May 6th, 2020 Via Zoom and opened
the meeting at 6:39 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
Jessica Delacruz
Sardis Cruz-Perez
Shawn Witten
Jose A. Vargas
Carlos Lopez Alternate I
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II
Edwin Perez Vice 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 ___________
MINUTES:
1. Special Meeting Minutes of April 15th, 2020 were presented by the Secretary for approval.
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by
Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed.
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# 4113, Lot(s) #24 82-100 Central Avenue
b. Block# 2173, Lot(s) #14 813-819 Main Avenue
c. Block# 2173, Lot(s) #26 258-268 Oak Street
Redevelopment Plan for areas previously designated by the City Council as an Area in
Need of Redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5).
The Plan includes maps and boundaries of the redevelopment area properties. The following is a list of
Properties:
d. Block #4059, Lot(s) #15, 16,17 196-200 Dayton Avenue
e. Block #2180, Lot #27 135 Summer Street
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Item #1 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. David Troast, Board Planner & Mr. Ricardo
Fernandez, Executive Director of Redevelopment Agency were present at the hearing. Mr. Troast and Mr.
Fernandez were sworn into the record. Mr. Troast introduced the Central Avenue Study and Mr.
Fernandez the remainder of the Studies & Plans to the Board as listed in the agenda.
Commissioner Rosario had questions about the uses that will be developed at the sites.
Councilman Schwartz had questions on the Summer Street Plan
Commissioner Rosario questioned if the VFW held a liquor license.
Councilman Schwartz had questions regarding the Dayton Avenue Plan.
CENTRAL AVENUE
Commissioner Rosario had questions for Mr. Troast.
L.Rago, Board Attorney had questions for Mr. Troast.
R.Fernandez, Executive Director had comments regarding the designation of this property.
Councilman Schwartz had questions for the witness.
R.Fernandez, Exec. Director & L.Rago, Board Attorney had some clarifications about the
condemnation process.
Commissioner Witten had questions about the relocation of the tenants if the condemnation
occurs.
Vice Chairman Perez had questions for Mr. Troast.
Commissioner Lopez had questions and comments for Mr. Troast.
Chairwoman Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing.
A motion to close public portion of the Designation of AINOR Studies for items b-e hearing,
was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor,
the motion passed.
A motion to approve recommendation for Designation of AINOR Studies for items b-e hearing, was
made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the
motion passed.
A motion to close public portion of the Designation of AINOR Plan for item d hearing,
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was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor,
the motion passed.
A motion to approve recommendation for Designation of AINOR Plan for item d hearing, was
made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the
motion passed.
A motion to close public portion of the Designation of AINOR Studies for item a hearing,
was made by Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the
motion passed.
A motion to approve recommendation for Designation of AINOR Studies for item a hearing, was
made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the
motion passed.
2. Docket #PB19-18, 119 Autumn Street, Block #4105, Lot #6, in the R-3 Zone, applicant Marco
Kopic is requesting preliminary and final site plan approval and minor subdivision to create two (2) lots
for one existing Two-story and a half One (1) Family Dwelling unit in one lot and a new Two-story two
(2) Family Dwelling unit in the new lot. This application will require variances for minimum lot depth,
minimum rear yard setback, maximum lot coverage, Minimum lot width, side yard lot coverage, and any
other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL
1ST, 2020.
Item #3 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Alan Mariconda, Attorney for the applicant was
not present at the hearing. The applicant requested to be adjourned to the hearing of July 8th, 2020.
Applicant consented to tolling of time.
A motion to adjourn application of 119 Autumn Street to July 8th, 2020, was made by
Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Rosario, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion
passed.
3. Docket #PB20-02, 441 Paulison Avenue, Block #3220 Lot(s) #29, in the R-3 Zone, applicant
443 Paulison Avenue LLC, is requesting preliminary & final site plan approval to construct a three stories
new building consisting of thirteen (13) residential units. There will be ten (10) two bedroom units, two
(2) three-bedroom unit and one (1) studio apartment on ground floor. This property was name an area of
redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
Item #5 of the agenda was read into the record. Mr. Victor Herlinsky, Esq. attorney for the
applicant was not present at the hearing.
A motion to adjourn hearing of 441 Paulison Avenue to June 10th, 2020 was made by
Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion
passed.
4. Docket #PB20-03- 39-41 Lexington Avenue, Block #4125, Lot 8 in C Zone, applicant 31-41
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Lexington Avenue LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to rehabilitate an existing
commercial building consisting one floor and two commercial units. To divided the two stores into four
(4) two facing Lexington Avenue and two facing Central Avenue, to construct two new floor and add
three (3) residential unit on 2nd and 3rd floor with a total of six (6) residential units. This property was
name an area of need of redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL
1ST, 2020.
Item #6 of the agenda was read into the record. Mr. Bennett Wasserstum, Esq. attorney for the
applicant was not present at the hearing.
A motion to adjourn hearing of 39-41 Lexington Avenue to June 10th, 2020 was made by
Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion
passed.
5. Docket #PB20-04- 26-28 Central Avenue, Block #4125, Lot 18 in C Zone, applicant APRB Main
LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to rehabilitate an existing commercial building
consisting of two stories to construct three commercial units in the bottom floor and three residential
units on the 2nd floor. This property was name an area of need of redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST
APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
Item #7 of the agenda was read into the record. Mr. Bennett Wasserstum, Esq. attorney for the
applicant was not present at the hearing.
A motion to adjourn hearing of 26-28 Central Avenue to June 10th, 2020 was made by
Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Councilman Schwartz, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion
passed.
6. Docket #PB19-17, 309 Oak Street, Block #2172.01, Lot 62 in the R3 Zone, applicant 309 Oak
Street LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to construct a parking area in back of their
multifamily building, and any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST
APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
Item #2 of the agenda was read in the record. Mrs. Bianca Pereiras, Attorney for the applicant was
present at the hearing.
Vice Chairman Perez had questions for Mr. Sambade.
J.Santana, Zoning Officer had questions about the relocation of the fire hydrant.
Councilman Schwartz had questions for the witness.
Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing.
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A motion to close public portion of 309 Oak Street hearing, was made by Councilman Schwartz,
seconded by Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, five (5) in favor, one (1) abstained, the motion
passed.
Board imposed the following conditions:
1. Good faith attempt to work with the City and Passaic Valley Water Commission to relocate the
fire hydrant.
A motion to approve application of 309 Oak Street with condition listed above, was made by
Councilman Schwartz, seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion
passed.
7. Docket #PB19-19, 1-11 South Market Street, Block#1030.01 Lot#53, in the Eastside
Redevelopment Area Zone, applicant Market Street TIC, LLC is requesting preliminary site plan
approval to rehabilitate a vacant industrial building into a mixed used property consisting of two
hundred and fifty-six (256) residential units, associated improvements including parking, internal
driveways, landscaping, lighting and related residential amenity space, along any other variances and/or
waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE.
Item #4 of the agenda was read in the record. Mr. Steven Gouin, Esq., Attorney for the applicant
was present at the hearing. Mr. Gouin continued to introduce the application and explained the
Subdivision requested in this application.
Mr. Jeff Szabo, PE, Licensed Civil Engineer of Eatontown, NJ was sworn into the Record. Mr.
Szabo presented qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Mr. Szabo continued
with his testimony.
Exhibit A1- Ten (10) pages of photographs of the site dated May 29th, 2019 were marked into
evidence. Mr. Szabo continued to describe the photographs.
Mr. Corey Chase, Licensed Traffic Engineer of Chester, NJ was sworn into the Record. Mr.
Chase presented qualifications to the Board. The Board accepted his qualifications. Mr. Chase continued
with his testimony.
Mr. Jeff Sydness, AIA, Licensed Architect of New York, NY & Mr. Matthew Ruopoli, AIA Licensed
Architect of NY, NY were sworn into the record. They both presented their qualifications to the Board.
The Board accepted their qualifications. They continued with his testimony respectively.
Commissioner Rosario had questions about affordable housing units in the applicant’s plan.
Mr. Charles Mannino, Vice President of Construction & applicant’s representative was sworn into
the Record. Mr. Mannino continued with his testimony.
Mr. Gouin summarized the application to the Board.
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Madam Chair Colon-Montañez opened the public portion of the hearing.
A motion to close public portion of the 1-11 South Market Street hearing, was made by
was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the
motion passed.
A motion to approve application of 1-11 South Market Street, was made by
was made by Commissioner Rosario, seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor,
the motion passed.
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# 4113, Lot(s) #24 82-100 Central Avenue
b. Block# 2173, Lot(s) #14 813-819 Main Avenue
c. Block# 2173, Lot(s) #26 258-268 Oak Street
Redevelopment Plan for areas previously designated by the City Council as an Area in
Need of Redevelopment according to the criteria set forth in section 5 of P.L. 1992, c.79 (C.40A:12A-5).
The Plan includes maps and boundaries of the redevelopment area properties. The following is a list of
Properties:
d. Block #4059, Lot(s) #15, 16,17 196-200 Dayton Avenue
e. Block #2180, Lot #27 135 Summer Street
A motion to approve Resolution items b & c listed above, was made by Commissioner Rosario,
seconded by Commissioner Witten, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed.
A motion to approve Resolution items a, d & e listed above, was made by Commissioner Rosario,
seconded by Commissioner Perez, on a roll call vote, all in favor, the motion passed.
2. Docket #PB20-06- Sixth Street, Passaic Street & South Street, Block #5000.02, Lot
#1 in the CR-HD Zone District, applicant Passaic Street Properties LLC is requesting preliminary & final
site plan approval for the proposed development of a mixed used property consisting of commercial
property fronting Passaic Street, and 208 residential units located in four (4) separate buildings.
Building #1 fronting Passaic Street will have 52 residential units in a five (5) story building (ground
floor being commercial units & parking and floors 2-5 residential units). Buildings #2-4 all located
parallel to Building #1, and parallel to each other, will each have 52 residential units in five (5) story
buildings (ground floor being commercial units & parking and floors 2-5 residential units). This
property will have excess parking which will support a separate application by the applicant (PB20-07).
This application will require variances for side yard setback on Sixth Street, rear yard setback along
South Street, parking stall size and parking aisle width and any other variances and/or waivers that may
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be required. This property was named an area of need of Redevelopment. Approved on April 15th,
2020.
The Board imposed the following conditions:
1. Good efforts to work with City on possible Bus Stop
2. Compliance with DEP Regulations
A motion to approve Resolution of Sixth Street application with the conditions listed
above, was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, all in
favor, the motion passed.
3. Docket #PB20-07- Wall Street &, Block #5000, Lot #1 in the CR-HD Zone District,
applicant Passaic Street Properties LLC is requesting Subdivision Approval and preliminary & final site
plan approval. The applicant proposes to develop proposed lot 26 block 1017 (post subdivision) with a
five (5) story multi-family structure which will consist of a total of thirty-six (36) residential units (12
one (1) bedroom units and 24 two (2) bedroom units) to be located on the 2nd thru 5th floor. The
first/ground floor will contain a maintenance garage that will house maintenance equipment for the
property and a lobby for the residential units. Applicant is also requesting a minor subdivision of Block
5000 Lot 1, which will allow a portion to be developed as noted above and the balance to be sold to the
“City”. This application will require a parking variance which will be satisfied with excess parking in the
previous application PB20-07 and any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. This
property was named an area of need of Redevelopment. Approved on April 15th, 2020.
The Board imposed the following conditions:
1. Subdivision Deed to be reviewed by Engineer and Board Attorney
2. Deed Restriction page 4 Board Planner’s Review Parking Requirement – 26 spaces for Wall St.
3. Storage garage not to be subleased to third party commercial businesses.
A motion to approve Resolution of Wall Street application with the conditions listed
above, was made by Commissioner Perez, seconded by Commissioner Lopez, on a roll call vote, all in
favor, the motion passed.
ESCROW CLOSEOUTS:
NONE
ADJOURNMENT:
Upon motion, seconded and carried, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:39 p.m.
________________________________
Miriam R. Perez, Board Secretary
Municipal Land Use Law
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VOTE SHEET
VOTING ON ACTIONS:
1. ACTION: __ Motion to approve Minutes of Special Meeting of April 15th, 2020
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √ √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
2. ACTION: __ Motion to close public portion of hearing for items 1b-e of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √ √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
3. ACTION: __Motion to approve recommendation of items 1b-e of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √ √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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4. ACTION: __ Motion to close public portion of hearing for items 1d of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
5. ACTION: __Motion to approve recommendation of items 1d of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
6. ACTION: __ Motion to close public portion of hearing for items 1a of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √ √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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7. ACTION: __Motion to approve recommendation of items 1a of the agenda
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
8. ACTION: __Motion to adjourn hearing of 119 Autumn Street to July 8th, 2020
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
9. ACTION: __Motion to adjourn 441 Paulison Avenue, 39-41 Lexington Ave & 26-28 Central
Avenue hearings to June 10th, 2020
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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10. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to close public portion of 309 Oak Street hearing _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √ √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
11. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to approve 309 Oak Street application with conditions _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
12. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to close public portion of 1-11 South Market Street hearing _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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13. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to approve application of1-11 South Market Street _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √ √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
14. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to approve Resolution for AINOR Studies Main Avenue & Oak Street_____
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √ √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
15. ACTION: _ _Motion to approve Resolution for AINOR Studies & Plans Dayton, Summer & Central
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √ √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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16. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to adjourn meeting _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
17. ACTION: _ _____ Motion to adjourn meeting _______________
COMMISSIONER PRESENT/ 1ST 2ND APPROVE DENY ABSTAIN
ABSENT
Shaun Witten Present √
Jessica Delacruz Absent
Kenneth A. Simpson Absent
Sardis Cruz-Perez Absent
Jose A. Vargas Absent
Vacancy ---
Carlos Lopez Alternate I Present √ √
Peter T. Rosario Alternate II --- √ √
Councilman Daniel Schwartz Present √
Edwin Perez Vice Chairman Present √
Maritza Colon-Montañez Madam Chair Present √
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Agenda
CITY OF PASSAIC PLANNING BOARD
AGENDA
The Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Due to COVID19 social
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to consider the following:
1. Please take notice that the City of Passaic Planning Board will consider the Preliminary
Investigation for certain properties to determine whether they qualify for an 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). The Investigation Report includes maps and
boundaries of the proposed rehabilitation area properties. The following is a list of investigated Properties:
Block# 4113, Lot(s) #24 82-100 Central Avenue
Block# 2173, Lot(s) #14 813-819 Main Avenue
Block# 2173, Lot(s) #26 258-268 Oak Street
Furthermore, the Planning Board will consider the Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Plan properties
previously designated by the City Council as an 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). The Plan includes maps and boundaries of the rehabilitation area properties. The
following is a list of Properties:
Block #4059, Lot(s) #15, 16,17 196-200 Dayton Avenue
Block #2180, Lot #27 135 Summer Street
2. Docket #PB19-17, 309 Oak Street, Block #2172.01, Lot 62 in the R3 Zone, applicant 309 Oak Street LLC is
requesting preliminary & final site approval to construct a parking area in back of their multifamily building, and any other
variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
3. Docket #PB19-18, 119 Autumn Street, Block #4105, Lot #6, in the R-3 Zone, applicant Marco
Kopic is requesting preliminary and final site plan approval and minor subdivision to create two (2) lots for one existing Two-
story and a half One (1) Family Dwelling unit in one lot and a new Two-story two (2) Family Dwelling unit in the new lot. This
application will require variances for minimum lot depth, minimum rear yard setback, maximum lot coverage, Minimum lot
width, side yard lot coverage, and any other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED
FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
4. Docket #PB19-19, 1-11 South Market Street, Block#1030.01 Lot#53, in the Eastside
Redevelopment Area Zone, applicant Market Street TIC, LLC is requesting preliminary site plan approval to rehabilitate a
vacant industrial building into a mixed used property consisting of two hundred and fifty-six (256) residential units, associated
improvements including parking, internal driveways, landscaping, lighting and related residential amenity space, along any
other variances and/or waivers that may be required. FIRST APPEARANCE.
5. Docket #PB20-02, 441 Paulison Avenue, Block #3220 Lot(s) #29, in the R-3 Zone, applicant 443
Paulison Avenue LLC, is requesting preliminary & final site plan approval to construct a three stories new building consisting of
thirteen (13) residential units. There will be ten (10) two bedroom units, two (2) three-bedroom unit and one (1) studio
apartment on ground floor. This property was name an area of redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST APPEARANCE.
ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
6. Docket #PB20-03- 39-41 Lexington Avenue, Block #4125, Lot 8 in C Zone, applicant 31-41
Lexington Avenue LLC is requesting preliminary & final site approval to rehabilitate an existing commercial building consisting
one floor and two commercial units. To divided the two stores into four (4) two facing Lexington Avenue and two facing Central
Avenue, to construct two new floor and add three (3) residential unit on 2nd and 3rd floor with a total of six (6) residential
units. This property was name an area of need of redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM
APRIL 1ST, 2020.
7. Docket #PB20-04- 26-28 Central Avenue, Block #4125, Lot 18 in C Zone, applicant APRB Main LLC is
requesting preliminary & final site approval to rehabilitate an existing commercial building consisting of two stories to
construct three commercial units in the bottom floor and three residential units on the 2nd floor. This property was name an
area of need of redevelopment/rehabilitation. FIRST APPEARANCE. ADJOURNED FROM APRIL 1ST, 2020.
MINUTESS FOR APPROVAL:
8. April 1st, 2020
9. April 15th, 2020
RESOLUTIONS FOR APPROVAL:
10. Resolution for Items on #1
11. Resolution for PB20-06, Sixth Street, Passaic Street Realty LLC
12. Resolution for PB20-07, Wall Street, Passaic Street Realty LLC
A copy of said applications and documents are on file with the Administrative Officer, Municipal Land Use Law, Passaic City Hall,
Room 205, 330 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ. Any interested party may inspect these records during normal business hours.
Please call 973-859-1344 to schedule an inspection.
Miriam R. Perez
Board Secretary
Municipal Land Use Law
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