Planning Board

May 1, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The City of Passaic Planning Board held a virtual meeting on May 1, 2024, via Zoom and opened the meeting at approximately 6:35 PM by requesting a roll call. The invocation was given and all recited the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL: Commissioners Present Absent Councilman Daniel Schwartz X Kenneth A. Simpson X Sardis Cruz-Perez X Edwin Perez X Bonnita Kelawon-Cuello X Shawn Witten Vice Chairman X Carlos Lopez Chairman X ALSO PRESENT: Louis P. Rago, Esq., Board Attorney _____X_____ David Troast, P.P., AICP, Board Planner _____X_____ Julio Santana, Zoning Officer _____X_____ Ricardo Fernandez, Executive Director ___ _ _____ I. Hearing of Citizens: For matters not regarding applications on the agenda The public hearing of citizens was made open for matters not on the agenda.  Mr. Gary Cohen requested on the status of Resolution memorializing the approval of application 249 Lexington Ave, LLC  Board Attorney, Louis Rago, responded.  There were no further comments from the public  Upon first motion by Councilman Schwartz and second by Vice Chairman Witten, the public hearing of citizens was closed. II. New Business III. Applications a. Docket #PB23-20, 225-227 Hope Avenue, Block 4098, Lot 40, in the R-3 Zone The Applicant’s attorney Mr. Gary Cohen provided a brief synopsis on the proposed project. The applicant is requested a minor subdivision. Vicente Varela was called upon by Mr. Cohen as a licensed Architect and presented modified architectural plans  Councilman Schwartz, Commissioner Witten, and Chairman Lopez brought up a concern in regards to the width between the two proposed lots  Board Planner, David Troast, recommended moving the lot line or easement  There were no further questions from the Board and public Joe Vince was called upon b by Mr. Cohen as a licensed Planner and presented site plans  Mr. Vince submitted Exhibits A-1: Aerial View, A-2: Pictures, A-3: Bus Stop  Councilman Schwartz commented on the need for a seepage pit to help runoff  There were no further questions from the Board and public 1|P a g e  May 1, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES Bonifacio Delgado was called upon by Mr. Cohen as the owner of the property  Mr. Delgado confirmed that he will abide by the easement request There were no comments or questions from the Board and public Mr. Cohen provided his final summation Action to approve the application with conditions was moved by Commissioner Perez and seconded by Vice Chairman Witten Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Cruz-Perez Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X X b. Docket #PB24-03, 122 Market Street, Block 1044, Lot 5, in the MS-RA Zone The Applicant’s attorney Mr. Charles Sarlo was called upon and presented the proposed project o Applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval Lester Katz was called upon by Mr. Sarlo as a licensed Architect and provided his testimony o Councilman Schwartz asked a question on the stormwater and runoff plan o Mr. Katz responded There were no comments from the Board and public Mr. Sarlo provided his final summation Action to approve the application with conditions was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Cruz-Perez Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X X *Commissioner Cruz-Perez left the meeting at 8:38pm* *Board took a break at 8:38pm* *Board reconvened at 8:45pm* c. Docket #PB24-05, 386-394 Monroe Street, Block 2172.01, Lots 13, 14, 15, & 16, in the C-R Zone The Applicant’s attorney Mr. Charles Sarlo was called upon and presented proposed project o The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval Vicente Varela was called upon by Mr. Sarlo as a licensed Architect and provided his testimony o There were no questions from the Board and public There were no comments from the Board and public Mr. Sarlo provided his final summation Action to approve the application was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X d. Docket #PB24-07 53-55 & 49 Hoover Avenue, Block 4128, Lots 5, 7, 10, and 17, in the MA-RA The applicant’s attorney, Mr. Gary Cohen was called upon and presented the proposed project o The applicant is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval Katherine Rosario was called upon by Mr. Cohen regarding as the owner of the property and provided her testimony 2|P a g e  May 1, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES o There were no questions from the Board and public Michael Capo was called upon by Mr. Cohen as a licensed Architect and provided his testimony o Board Planner, David Troast, gave a comment on the proposed project o No further questions from the Board or public There were no comments from the Board or public Action to approve the application was moved by Commissioner Perez and seconded by Chairman Lopez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X IV. Resolutions a. Matter Of Parade Restaurants, LLC, known as PB24-02, 132-158 River Drive, Block 2137, Lot 30, in the C-R Zone Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cuello Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X b. Matter of C. Realty LLC, known as PB20-02, 55 Highland Avenue, Block 4060, Lot 28, in the CR-HD Zone Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Chairman Lopez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X c. Matter of 196-200 Dayton Ave, LLC, known as PB23-21, 196-200 Dayton Avenue, Block 4507 Lots 15, 16 and 17 in the CR-HD Zone Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Commissioner Perez and seconded by Commissioner Cuello Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X d. Matter of 64-70 Lexington Ave, LLC, known as PB24-01, 64-70 Lexington Avenue, Block 4124 Lot 1 in the MX-2 Zone Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X 3|P a g e  May 1, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES e. Memorialization of “Recommendation To The Passaic City Council Regarding The Adoption Of The Redevelopment Plan As Prepared By Ricardo Fernandez And Attached Hereto” Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Commissioner Perez and seconded by Commissioner Cuello Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Perez Cuello Witten Lopez X X X X X V. Adjournment Upon motion, seconded, the meeting was adjourned at approximately _9:58 PM_. A copy of said applications and documents are available 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 by calling and scheduling an inspection with the Passaic Planning Board Secretary at (973) 833-8600. Karen Correa Faro Karen Correa Faro, Board Secretary Municipal Land Use Law 4|P a g e