Zoning Board Meeting

WALDWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAL SESSION February 28, 2024 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. and was called to order by Chairman, Jesus Mones, who made the announcement of adequate notice of all meetings. ROLL CALL: Mr. Mones present Mr. Nieman present Mr. Walsh absent Ms. Luppino present Mr. Wekarski present Mr. Gurian present Ms. Centineo present Mr. Sanzo absent Mr. Cericola present Also Present: John D’Anton, Board Attorney Joe Mysliweic, Zoning Officer Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Gurian and seconded by Mr.Nieman for the approval of the Minutes of December 13, 2023 and January 24, 2024. A unanimous vote was taken. The Minutes were approved as submitted. APPLICATIONS: VITI 4 Wilson Terrace 24-C Block 162.01, Lot 11 Bruce Whitaker, Esq. Covered Front Porch & Rear Deck NEW APPLICATION Bruce Whitaker, Esq appeared before the Board. The property is located in an R-1 zone and is non-conforming. The applicant proposes a modest addition with an open front porch. A resolution was approved in 2006 for an addition with variance for side yard setbacks and building coverage. The variances being sought at this time are for front yard and lot coverage. 1 Mr. Viti appeared before the Board. He has resided here for 31 years. They have modified their home and intend to continue to live there and would like to add a front porch. There is no intent to enclose the porch. The addition fits with the character of the neighborhood. The plans were marked as A-1. The proposal will add substantial benefit to the streetscape. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. There were no issues from the Board. A motion was made for approval by Mr. Gurian and seconded by Mr. Rich Cerricola A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. NIEVES 14 Charles Terrace 23-R Block 18.01, Lot 26 Addition NEW APPLICATION Robert De Pippa, Architect, Little Ferry, appeared before the Board. Sonia Nieves and Peter Carictelli appeared before the Board. The plan was marked as A-1. The house is a one story structure with no basement. They propose to expand the first floor and add a second floor addition. The lot size and side yard setbacks are deficient.. They are adding a covered entry. The proposal fits in with the neighborhood. Ken expressed concern with lot coverage. It was noted that it is an undersized lot and is pie shaped. There was no on in the audience to address this application. There were no issues with the Board. A motion was made by Ms. Lappino and seconded by Mr. Wekarski for approval. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. WSZEBOROWSKI 50 Lincoln Place 24-B Block 15, Lot 6 Deck NEW APPLICATION Greg Wzeborowski appeared before the Board. He proposes a 12’ x 24’ deck. The existing deck is in bad condition and he would like to replace it with something that looks good. Mr. Myslieic noted there is 20 ft. to the property line now and with the new deck there will be 13.5 ft. to the property line. The back of the lot is on an angle and it is a small lot, 74 feet deep. It has a curved rear line. Privacy is not an issue. 2 There was no one in the audience to address the application. The Board had no issues with this Application. A motion was made to approve the Application by Mr. Gurian and seconded by Mr. Nieman. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. MARROQUIN 12 Hemlock Street 24-D Block 134.03, Lot 13 Ed Sherman, Architect Addition NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board, Abraham Marroquin appeared before the Board. The Plan was marked as A-1. The site is located in an R-1 zone. It is an existing undersized lot. The Applicant proposes an addition to the left side. It is a split level home. They would like to make a larger living room and add a 14.6’ x 26’ one story addition. There are a number of homes on this street that have similar type additions. The current living room will be the dining room. The kitchen will remain where it is. The previous application was for front yard setback portico for a 11.5 side yard minimum10 ft. The front yard required is 50 ft. and existing is 25.4 ft. The rear yard required is 50 ft. and existing is 48.93; proposed is 46.93’. They propose to match the cantilever on the second story. 40% lot coverage is required and proposed is 44.91%, with an increase in coverage by 3.77%. . The proposal is in character with the neighborhood. . There was no one in the audience to address this application. The Board had no issues with this Application. A motion for approval was made by Ms. Luppino and seconded by Mr. Wekarski. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was appraoved. RESOLUTIONS: None NEW BUSINESS: - The Board approved the Resolutions for the Board Planner, Engineer and Board Attorney. Motion for approval was made by Mr. Cericola and seconded by Ms. Luppino. -Mr. D’Anton noted that the subcommittee has met and this will be discussed when Mr. Walsh returns. 3 OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment at 9:15 pm by Ms. Luppino and seconded by Mr. Nieman. Joyce C. Sinclair Secretary 4