Zoning Board Meeting

WALDWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAL SESSION April 24, 2024 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, April 24, 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 present Ms. Luppino present Mr. Wekarski present Mr. Gurian absent Ms. Centineo absent Mr. Sanzo present Mr. Cericola present Also Present: Cliff Singer, Esq., Board Attorney Joe Mysliwiec, Zoning Officer Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Sanzo for the approval of the Minutes of March 24, 2024. A unanimous vote was taken. The Minutes were approved as submitted. APPLICATIONS: GARB 38 Cambra Road 24-H Block 163.02, Lot 7 Bruce Whitaker, Esq. 2nd Story Addition NEW APPLICATION Bruce Whitaker, Esq., appeared before the Board. Mr. Garb, owner since 1997, appeared before the Board. The Applicant proposes a rear 2nd story addition for a master bedroom. The site is located on a corner lot in an R1 zone with existing non-conformities. The proposal is for a 21’ front yard setback. The proposed addition will be over the existing footprint. They are not exasperating any current conditions. The setbacks will remain the same. It is an extension of the existing second story addition. The siding and roof lines will match the existing. The proposal will not be detrimental to the zoning ordinance. 1 There was no one in the audience to address this Application The Board was in agreement that it is a good application and noted the hardship of the corner lot. The Board was in favor to approve the Application. A motion to approve was made by Mr. Cericola and seconded by Mr. Sanzo. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. HERNANDEZ 68 W. Saddle River Road 24-E Block 72.02, Lot 3 Ed Sherman, Architect One-Story Rear Addition NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Jennifer Hernandez appeared before the Board. She has lived here for two years and proposes a one story addition to the rear. The existing property is located in an R-2 zone and it is a non-conforming, undersized lot. The side yards are existing on the left at 8’and they will be continue this side yard with the rear addition. The right side yard is 16.6’. They are looking for additional area on the first floor for family living space. The addition will extend slightly to square it off. It was noted that many of the neighbors have similar type additions. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. The Board was in favor of the application noting the hardship of the corner lot. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Cericola and seconded by Mr. Nieman. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. SURUJ 53 E. Prospect Street 24-F Block 20, Lot 37 Ed Sherman, Architect 2nd Story Addition NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Brian Suruj appeared before the Board. The lot is in an R-2 zone and they are requesting a C-1 variance due to the narrowness of the property. The shape of the property is on a slant. An attached garage is proposed. Currently there is no garage. They will be deficient 12’ for the two sides. They would like to expand out the back of the house with a bedroom over the new garage. The current deck on the second floor will be removed. The addition of the garage creates the variance. The proposal is in character with the style of homes in the area. Carmen Caro, 57 E. Prospect Street, next door neighbor, appeared before the Board and questioned how this would affect them. It was noted that there is nothing being done on their side of the house. There was no one further in the audience to address this Application. 2 Mr. Sherman noted that the hardship is due to the narrowness and shape of the property. The Board was in favor of the Application and noted the awkward placement of the house. A motion was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Sanzo. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. COHEN 12 Campbell Street 24-G Block 72.03, Lot 19 Ed Sherman, Architect 2ND Story addition and covered front porch NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Cohen appeared before the Board. The site is in an R-2 zone and they are requesting a C-1 variance due to the narrowness of the property. This is a zamor style home and is a slab on grade home. The first floor had a family room put on. They propose to continue to expand the living room and dining room and put a covered front porch. They would like to expand to the front over the existing garage and entryway for one bedroom and to the left. Just the bedroom and rear will be expanded with modifications to the bathroom and the addition of a laundry room. The front yard setback is proposed at 22.9’ and required is 25’. The existing rear family room is 29.3’ and they would like to cantilever to the rear for 27.3’ for the second floor addition. The property behind them has an embankment that goes up to the next lot. Existing lot coverage is 38.15%, proposed is 44.9% just under the required 45%. They are simply extending to the front of the house. It was noted that many homes in the area have similar additions. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. The Board was in agreement that it is a good application and will fit in to the neighborhood. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Cericola. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: -Extension Request: Mr. Castaldo, 10 Lindbergh Parkway appeared before the Board. He requests an extension to the Resolution dated July 26, 2023. Due to medical issues of their contractor, construction was unable to proceed. The Board granted the Applicant a one year extension to their Resolution. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Cericola. A letter granting this extension will be sent to the Applicant. 3 -Board Attorney: Russell Anderson, Jr. Esq. candidate for Board Attorney, has been chosen to replace deceased, Board Attorney, John D’Anton, Esq. A motion was made by Mr. Walsh and was seconded by Mr. Sanzo to approve the appointment of Mr. .Russell as Board Attorney. A unanimous vote was taken. The appointment was approved. A Resolution memorializing the appointment will be prepared for the May 22, 2024 meeting. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment at 9:17 pm by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Sanzo. Joyce C. Sinclair Secretary 4