Planning Board

September 4, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The City of Passaic Planning Board held a virtual meeting on September 4, 2024, via Zoom and opened the meeting at approximately 6:30 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 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 ___ _X _____ 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.  Upon first motion by Councilman Schwartz and seconded by Vice Chairman Witten, the public hearing of citizens was closed. II. New Business a. Review for the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance , Chapter 317 Of The Code Of The City Of Passaic To Add Article XVII, Municipal Exemption From Zoning Regulations Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented the amendment There were no questions from the Board Action to approve the amendment was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X b. Amendment to Redevelopment Plan for Block 1003, Lots 6 & 20, known as 99-103 4th Street Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented Redevelopment Plan There were not questions from the Board Action to approve the Plan was moved by Councilman Schwartz and seconded by Vice Chairman Witten Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X 1|P a g e September 4, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES c. Redevelopment Plan for Block 2203, Lots 3,4 6 & 7, known as 141-155 Broadway Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented Redevelopment Plan There were no questions from the Board Action to approve the Plan was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X d. Review of Capital Project for Municipal Property, Carnie Bragg Park, Block 2183.02, Lot 1 Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented Capital Project There were no questions from the Board Action to approve the review was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X e. Review of Capital Project for Municipal Property, Municipal Parking Deck, Block 1133, Lot 10 Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented Capital Project There were no questions from the Board Action to approve the review was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X f. 2024 Master Plan Reexamination Report Executive Director Ricardo Fernandez presented the Housing Element of the 2024 Reexamination Report. o The Board provided positive comments o There were no further questions or comments from the Board Action to approve the Housing Element of the 2024 Reexamination Report of the Master Plan was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Simpson Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X III. Applications a. Resolution Extension Request for Docket# PB21-06, 39-41 Lexington Avenue, Block 4125, Lot 8, Applicant 39-41 Lexington Avenue, LLC 2|P a g e  September 4, 2024 PLANNING BOARD MINUTES The applicant’s attorney Charles Sarlo was called upon and presented reason for extension request Action to extend approval for 2 years was moved by Councilman Schwartz and seconded by Vice Chairman Witten Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X Abstain X X X IV. Resolutions a. Memorialization of “Recommendation Determining That Block 2203, Lots 3 And 4, Is An Area In Need Of Rehabilitation, And Approving The Preliminary Investigation With A Recommendation To The City Council To Proceed With The Determination Of The Need Of Rehabilitation And To Authorize The Rehabilitation Plan Preparation And Adoption” Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Simpson Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X b. Memorialization of “Review And Recommendations Pursuant To N.J.S.A. 40:55D-31a” Action to approve the Resolution was moved by Vice Chairman Witten and seconded by Commissioner Cruz-Perez Councilman Commissioner Commissioner Vice Chairman Chairman Schwartz Simpson Cruz-Perez Witten Lopez X X X X X V. Adjournment Upon motion, seconded, the meeting was adjourned at approximately _7:45 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 3|P a g e