Planning Board Meeting

WALDWICK PLANNING BOARD May 1, 2024 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Planning Board was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. and was called to order by Chair, Adele Badalamenti, who made the announcement of adequate notice of all meetings. ROLL CALL: Ms. Badalamenti present Mr. Mysliwiec absent Mayor Giordano present Mr. Oravetz present Mr. Schatz present Mr. Posillico present Mr. Ramundo absent Mr. Panfile present Mr. Cabibo present Mr. Vervoort absent Mr. Kowalski present Also Present: Cliff Singer, Board Attorney Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made for the approval of the Minutes of April 3, 2024 by Mr. Kowalski and seconded by Mr. Oravetz. A unanimous vote was taken. The Minutes were approved as submitted. APPLICATIONS: NELLIE’S PLACE 9, 11a, 11b Franklin Turnpike 24-1 and Franklin Turnpike Rear Antimo Del Vecchio, Esq. Site Plan New Application Mayor Giordano recused himself from this Application and stepped down from the Board. Antimo Del Vecchio, Esq. appeared before the Board. The Applicant proposes a patio to the rear of Nellies Place which will include a gas fireplace and shed with one rear drive. They desire to use it year round and leave the furniture out year round. 1 The letter from Boswell Engineering dated April 24 was noted. The Applicant proposes to comply with all requirements noted in the review letter. Exhibits were marked as follows: A-1 Notice A-2 Site Plan by Eid Associates, Hewitt, NJ dated 2-28-24 one sheet A-3 Picture of pavers A-4 Wall material Hermitage Inn Inc. is the owner of Lot 14 and Joe Nell LLC owns lots 13.02, 14.01 and 14.02. Mr. Del Vecchio noted that a use variance to use the patio year round is not necessary because it is not a principal use or structure. The new lot coverage is dimeneous. Mr. Singer requested calculation as they affect each lot. Chris Roche, Montvale, owner, appeared before the Board. Mr. Roche noted this is a family business operated by him and his sister. They took the business over from their parents in 1998 who were the original owners since 1982. Their parents are still involved with the property. They are trying to improve the existing patio area as their patrons love it. It is an upgrade to the existing patio which was granted permission in 2008 when pavers and a retaining wall were put in. Concrete blocks have been put in to make it safer. Mr. Roche noted that the patio will be used, weather permitting, throughout the year. They would like to add a turnaround it improve the flow. There will be a gas fire place on the back wall. The entire lot will eventually need to be re paved. Mr. McGinnis questioned the use of the shed. It was noted that it will be for storage of kitchen items. There was no one in the public to address the Application. Steve Eid, Engineer and Surveyor appeared before the Board. Mr. Eid is familiar with the property and with the Waldwick Zoning codes. He noted the proposal of the new patio is on the existing pavement, so there is no new impervious coverage. The patio will be 30’ x 50’. It is best to have a driveway to circulate around. A gas decorative fire place will be built into the back wall. The style and size of the fire place has not yet been selected yet. The Applicant will comply with all of the comments in Boswell Engineering’s report. The dumpster area will be serviced by a disposal company in off hours when the parking spaces are empty and can come right to the gates. An ADA space will be supplied. The lighting is sufficient for the site. It is a preexisting condition and not being exasperated. The new turnaround will need lighting and the placement of the lighting, if needed, will be worked out with the engineer. Mr. Roche noted he has talked with PSE&G to upgrade to LED lighting and to add a light. There has been no response from them as yet. There is no issue with lot coverage. Joe Oravetz questioned storm water management and Mr. Mysliwiec noted in Boswell Engineering’s letter there will be storm water management systems installed. 2 Mr. Schatz questioned if any other properties will be disturbed by the rum off. Mr. McGinnis noted that the inlet would go in the low lying area indicated on the plan. It is a well-draining area, the existing sheet flow goes off of it and this flow will remain. There was no one in the public to address the Application. Mr. McGinnis noted they are proposing a one way driveway in the rear for better traffic movement. All items in the review letter will be complied with. David Berthold, 1-2 Chestnut Place, Waldwick, appeared before the Board representing the Waldwick United Methodist Church, neighbors to the property. Mr. Berthold noted that the improvements will be an improvement for the town and will be a nice gathering place. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Schatz and seconded by Mr. Posilico. Unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. Mayor Giordano rejoined the Board. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Mayor Giordano advised that Russ Anderson, Esq., has joined the Zoning Board as Board Attorney in place of John D ’Anton. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment by Mr. Kowalski and seconded by Mr. Oravetz at 8:30 p.m. Joyce C. Sinclair, Secretary 3