Zoning Board of Adjustment

City of Trenton Zoning Board Public Hearing Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Via Microsoft Teams Members in Attendance: Jennifer Williams, Chair Trina McClendon, Vice Chair Fred Costanzo Carol Graff Mary Horne Michael Raab Members Not in Attendance: Shaheed Morris Brenda Turner Josue Colon Public Hearing Ms. Williams opened the hearing at 7:05pm. Mr. McGill read the Open Public Meetings Act and a quorum was verified. Memorialization of Resolution for Homeworks Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X Memorialization of Resolution for Switlik Parachute Company Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X X Michael Raab X X Add additional Zoning Board meetings on this platform at 7p for 4/27/22, 5/25/22, and 6/22/22. Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X CARRIED FROM FEBRUARY 23, 2022 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 9 and Lot 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. After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-1600C 1600 Calhoun Street 140 Kirkbride Ave 139 AFT W Paul Ave to June 22, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X CARRIED FROM FEBUARY 16, 2022 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 After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-3DAYT 3 Dayton Street to April 27, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X 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. After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-1218C 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue to April 27, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X X 21-Z-289AS 293 & 289 Ashmore Avenue BL: 20603 L: 1-2-3 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Leoncio 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. This matter was withdrawn from consideration as per the request of the Applicant. Dismiss this matter without prejudice to allow the Applicant to return at a later time Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X X 21-Z-959LI 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. After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-959LI 959 Liberty Street to April 27, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X X 21-Z-507CH 507 Chestnut Avenue BL: 15302 L: 1 Residential “B” Zone Appeal by Applicant Marcos Carrillo Chacaj of 60 Mott Street Trenton New Jersey 08611 on behalf of the Owner Robert Rubiano, Applicant proposes to utilize vacant office/nutrition space front first floor level as a multi-service (signage variance also requested), residential to remain. 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. After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-507CH 507 Chestnut Avenue to April 27, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X X 21-Z-111WP 111 W Paul Avenue BL: 09304 L: 18 Business “B” Zone Appeal by Project Manager Leoncio Vazquez of JAG Resources on behalf of Owner/Applicant Ersenia Garcia & Marlond Sandaval of 840 Melrose Avenue Trenton New Jersey,08629, Owner proposes to change the use of the former/vacated House of Worship into a mechanical garage. The Applicant (a Certified Mechanic) will use the structure for minor auto maintenance, which would include replacement of electrical components, alternators, starters, batteries, tune-ups, and oil changes. Major repairs will be referred out. Structural modifications are to create an opening for a garage bay entry and relocation of the front door with installation of two lifts. Requesting exception to Chapter 315-117 Use with any/all Bulk Requirements (315-120 thru 121 Parking) if applicable. After consultation with the Applicant, the following vote was set forth: Carry 21-Z-111WP 111 W Paul Avenue to March 23, 2022 Member Aye Nay Abstain Motioned Seconded Jennifer Williams X X Trina McClendon X Fred Costanzo X Carol Graff X Mary Horne X Michael Raab X X Mr. McGill indicated that he will follow-up with Mr. Josue Colon about his lack of attendance for over a year and whether he would like to continue or resign his seat. The Board has 2 applications for Board membership and 3 open spots currently. Hearing adjourned 7:35PM Cherry Oakley, Secretary Zoning Board