Zoning Board Meeting

WALDWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAL SESSION November 13, 2024 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. and was called to order by Vice Chairman, Brian Walsh, who made the announcement of adequate notice of all meetings. ROLL CALL: Mr. Mones absent Mr. Nieman present Mr. Walsh present Ms. Luppino present Mr. Wekarski absent Mr. Centineo present Mr. Sanzo absent Mr. Cericola present Also Present: Cliff Singer, Board Attorney Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary Joe Mysliwiec, Zoning Officer GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Nieman and seconded by Ms. Luppino for the approval of the Minutes of October 23, 2024. A unanimous vote was taken. The Minutes were approved as submitted. RESOLUTIONS: None APPLICATIONS: DIRECTOR 26 Stuart Street 24-Q Block 72.04, Lot 50 Install 6’ Fence on Corner Lot NEW APPLICATION Andrew Director and Gabrielle Reilly appeared before the Board. Mr. Mysliwiec explained that they would like to install a six ft. fence where 4 ft. is permitted by ordinance, to replace the six ft. fence that currently exists. The current fence did not have a building permit. The fence is situated back and it is nowhere near the turn. There are a lot of cars parking near their property which is a reason they would like a six foot fence. 1 The proposed fence will be white vinyl fence to match their neighbors and will be a benefit to their neighbors as it will be a nicer fence than what exists. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. The Board had no further questions and felt the application would be an improvement and were in favor of it. A motion for approval was made by Ms. Luppino and seconded by Mr. Cericola. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. MCNAMARA 19 Gerard Drive 24-R Block 162.08, Lot 7 2nd Story Add-a-Level & Dormer NEW APPLICATION Jennifer and Jospeh McNamara appeared before the Board. Mr. Mysliwiec explained that the Applicant is proposing a 2nd story addition over the existing foundation. Currently the home is existing non-conforming. All setbacks and lot coverage will remain the same. The front yard setback requirement is 50’ and currently it is 25.73.’ The side yard total both yards is required to be 10 ft. min and currently it is 5.89.’ The current lot coverage is 35.6 % and 40% is required. It is an undersized property which is an existing hardship. The Applicant would like to have all of the bedrooms upstairs and living space on the first floor. There is currently one bathroom, they have 3 children. The siding will be cohesive and it will match the other homes on the street. There was no one in the public to address this Application. The Board indicated it would be a nice improvement and were in favor of the Application. A motion for approval was made by Ms. Luppino, seconded by Mr. Cericola. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 with a motion by Ms. Luppino and seconded by Mr. Nieman. Joyce C. Sinclair, Secretary 2