Zoning Board of Adjustment

City of Trenton Zoning Board Public Hearing Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Via Microsoft Teams Members in Attendance: Fred Costanzo Carol Graff, Acting Chairperson for 1/19/22 Mary Horne Brenda Turner Members Not in Attendance: Jennifer Williams, Chair Trina McClendon, Vice Chair Josue Colon Public Hearing Ms. Williams opened the hearing at 7:08pm. Mr. McGill read the Open Public Meetings Act. A quorum was verified. Elect Ms. Carol Graff as Acting Chairperson Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X Mr. McGill indicated that all matters to be heard tonight need 5 affirmative votes and there are only four members present because two members are currently ill and unable to attend tonight. He indicated that all notices were in good order and the matters can be carried without further notice. 21-Z-333CH 333 Chambers Street BL: 14208 L: 1-2 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Lencio Vazquez of JAG Resources on behalf of Owner/Applicant Camilo Villanueva of 717 Greenwood Ave Trenton New Jersey08609, utilize existing vacated office space for a multi-service company with an eight foot by six-foot light box sign and to change the use of an attached residential unit into a two-family dwelling unit. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-96 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable and Chapter 315-205 Signs in a Residential Area. Mr. Camila Villaneuva was sworn in and confirmed that he heard the explanation of the need for 5 votes but there are only four Zoning Board Members present. He asked that the matter be carried to February 16, 2022. Adjourn 333 Chambers Street to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X 21-Z-325RU 325 Rutherford Avenue BL: 4601 L: 40 Residential “B” Zone Central West Redevelopment Area Appeal by Applicant Marshadey Kershaw 121 Arber meadow Drive Sicklerville New Jersey 08081 on behalf of the Owner Kershaw & People Enterprise LLC, to re-occupy the above non-conforming vacated use of a two-family dwelling unit as a two-family dwelling unit. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-230 A (4) “Non-Conforming Use” and/or Chapter 315-96 Use in a Residential B Zone with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable. Ms. Erica Edwards, the Applicant’s attorney, was present and requested that the matter be adjourned to January 26, 2022, with consideration as she has another matter in another municipality. Adjourn 325 Rutherford Avenue carry matter to January 26, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X 21-Z-3DAYT 3 Dayton Street BL: 20002 L: 2-3-4-5-6 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Lencio Vazquez of JAG Resources on behalf of Owner/Applicant Marjorie Rodriguez 2864 Nottingham Way Hamilton Twp. New Jersey 08619 to expand rear first floor with addition to the second floor to utilize space for additional seating and improvements to existing parking lot. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-96 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable and Chapter 315-205 Signs in a Residential Area. The Applicant requested an adjournment to a future date. Adjourn 3 Dayton Street to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X 21-Z-1600C 1600 Calhoun Street 140 Kirkbride Ave 139 AFT W Paul Ave Block 9304 Block 9304 BL: 9304 L: 8- 9-10-11 Business “B” Zone Lot 9Lot 11 Appeal by Applicant /Owner Anthony Sessa 81 Tanglewood Drive Staten Island New York 10308-1853, to reintroduce an auto repair shop, with auto sales and storage of vehicles into a previous vacated building. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-117 Permitted uses in the Business “B” Zone, 315- 120 any/all Bulk Requirements and Parking if applicable under Chapter 315-100. Ms. Rodriguez was sworn in and confirmed that she understood the circumstances that requires the matter to be carried from tonight. She requested the matter be carried to the 16th of February. Adjourn 21-Z-1600C 1600 Calhoun Street 140 Kirkbride Ave 139 AFT W Paul Ave to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X 21-Z-1218C 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue BL: 19203 L: 12-13-14 Business “B” Zone Appeal by Applicant Eddy Diaz 1218 S Clinton Ave Trenton New Jersey on behalf of the owner Elvin Johnson of the same address to approve a previously constructed roof over an existing deck to utilize outdoor seating/dining at a pre-existing restaurant/bar. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-117 Permitted uses in the Business “B” Zone, 315- 120 any/all Bulk Requirements and Parking if applicable under Chapter 315-100. Mr. Elvin Johnson was sworn in and confirmed he understood the need for 5 votes and the Board only had four members present. He indicated that he would like an adjournment. Adjourn 21-Z-1218C 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X X NEW 21-Z-289AS 293 & 289 Ashmore Avenue BL: 20603 L: 1-2-3 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Lencio Vazquez of JAG Resources on behalf of Owner/Applicant Wilson Vargas 2 Coronet Court Hamilton Twp. New Jersey 08619 to expand use of the existing bar/restaurant (located at 293 Ashmore Avenue) by plans to demo the adjacent single family dwelling unit (located at 289 Ashmore Avenue) and convert that space into an open-air patio setting and to relocate the existing exterior walk-in-freezers (with lot consolidations). Requesting exception to Chapter 315-96 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable. Mr. Vargas was sworn in and confirmed he understood the circumstances for tonight and asked for an adjournment to February 16, 2022. Adjourn 21-Z-289AS 293 & 289 Ashmore Avenue to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X X 21-Z-127BU 127 Butler Street BL: 15403 L: 32 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Owner/Applicant TEEVEE LLC., VijahBhai Vyas, 20 Quick Court Somerset New Jersey 08873 to convert existing first floor vacant commercial space (with one residential dwelling unit on the second floor) into a residential dwelling unit for a total of two residential dwelling units. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-96 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable. Ms. Erica Edwards, the Applicant’s attorney, was present and requested the matter be adjourned to February 16, 2022. Adjourn 21-Z-127BU 127 Butler Street at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X 21-Z-54SCL 54-66 S Clinton Avenue BL: 801 L: 5 & 6 Trenton Station Redevelopment 16 Wallenberg Ave BL: 801L: 4 Businesses “BA” Zone Appeal by Attorney Arthur Sypek, Jr. 640 S Broad Street Trenton New Jersey 08650 on behalf of owner /applicant Woodrose Transit, LLC 41 West State Street Trenton New Jersey 08608 to continue to use the site for a paid surface parking lot from previous appeal-Use Variance granted in ROM 2013-2014 on 1/15/2014: Two year extension of use variance granted on August 15, 2018 expiring on 1/15/2020 Requesting exception to Chapter 315-117 Use under the Trenton Station Redevelopment Area and Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval Chapter 315-60 The Applicant’s attorney, Mr. Sypek was present and requested an adjournment to February 16, 2022 and requested that the Board could take jurisdiction on this matter so no new notice will be required. Adjourn 21-Z-127BU 127 Butler Street to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform with no new notice required. Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X 959 Liberty Street BL: 20301 L: 1-2-2.01-14-15-18-19-20 Business B Zone & Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Leoncio Vazquez of JAG Resources on behalf of Owner/Applicant Wendy Dominquez of 25 Pannick Drive Hamilton New Jersey 08610, to consolidate and to construct on lots 14 & 15 a 1,920 square foot warehouse (dry goods) on the first floor with a second floor containing two (approximately) 916 square foot apartments with three bedrooms on existing parking lot. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-96 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-99 thru 100 Parking) if applicable. Ms. Dominguez was sworn in and confirmed that she understood the circumstances of today. She requested the matter be heard on February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform. Adjourn 959 Liberty Street to February 16, 2022 at 7pm on this platform Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X Memorialize Resolution 21-Z-900LI 900-904 Liberty Street Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X Memorialize Resolution 2022-2 1122 Anderson Street Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Brenda Turner X Add special meetings on February 23, 2022 and March 23, 2022 to accommodate any potential overflow of cases from the February meetings. Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Brenda Turner X Mr. Wilkerson reminded those present to not forget that the Land Use Development ordinance public comment period is still open until January 31, 2022. He encouraged people to go and make a comment as comments are still very much needed. Meeting Adjourned 7:38 pm Cherry Oakley, Zoning Board Secretary