Planning Board Meeting

WALDWICK PLANNING BOARD FORMAL SESSION February 4, 2026 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Planning Board was held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 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. Vervoort present Mayor Giordano present Ms .Cericola-Drake present Mr. Ramundo absent Mr. Schatz present Mr. Mysliwiec present Mr. Fink present Mr. Schultz` absent Mr. Panfile absent Mr. Kowalski absent Also Present: Cliff Singer, Board Attorney Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary Jim McGinnis, Board Engineer Paul Grygiel, Board Planner GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion for the approval of the January 7, 2026 Minutes was made by Mayor Giordano and seconded by Mr. Vervoort. The Minutes were approved as submitted. RESOLUTIONS: TARAZI & ARCISZEWSKI 32 Hopper Avenue Sub 25-2 Block 136, Lot 9 Bruce Whitaker, Esq. Subdivision RESOLUTION A motion for approval of the Resolution was made by Mr. Schatz and seconded by Ms. Cericola- Drake. A unanimous vote was taken. The Resolution was approved. 1 APPLICATIONS: TARAZI & ARCISZEWSKI 32 Hopper Avenue SM 26-1 Block 136, Lot 9 Bruce Whitaker, Esq. Major Soil Moving Permit NEW APPLICATION Bruce Whitaker, Esq., appeared before the Board. Mr. Whitaker noted that they can meet the requirements as stipulated in Boswell Engineering’s report. Thomas Stearns, Engineer, appeared before Board. He noted the soil movement calculations and the modification of the driveway for the construction of a new home. The Minor Subdivision Site Plan rev. 1-12-26 was marked as A-1. The plan includes cross sections that corresponded with soil moving calculations and adjustments for the driveway on the northerly lot. The existing driveway was originally up to the property line in the back. It has been adjusted to 3 feet off of the property line. The soil movement numbers are on the plan, noting 667 cu. yds., total movement. Per the request of Boswell Engineering the stone volume has been included. There will be 77 cu. yds. of stone imported onto the site for the construction. Four trees are to be removed as noted on the plan dated 2-3-26 submitted for approval as requested by Boswell. Mr. McGinnis questioned whether stone is the only import of material, Mr. Stearns confirmed yes. Mr. Stearns will revise the calculations to include the tracking bed. Mr. Mysliwiec advised that if trees are in the way of construction, they do not have to be replaced. Mr. Stearns noted that the trees are in the seepage and rear patio area and the grading. Mr. McGinnis questioned if the wood shed will remain and he was advised it will remain. The route of travel will be determined by the Police Department. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. A motion for approval was made by Mayor Giordano and seconded by Mr. Vervoort. The Application was approved. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment by Mr. Vervoort and seconded by Mr. Fink at 8:20 p.m. Joyce C. Sinclair, Secretary 2