Zoning Board Meeting

WALDWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAL SESSION July 23, 2025 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. and was called to order by Richard Cericola, Vice-Chairman, who made the announcement of adequate notice of all meetings. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nieman absent Mr. Cericola present Mr. Walsh present Ms. Luppino absent Mr. Wekarski present Mr. Centineo absent Mr. Sanzo present Mr. Mitchell absent Mr. Myerjack present Also Present: Cliff Singer, Board Attorney Joyce Sinclair, Board Secretary GREETINGS TO THE PUBLIC: No one appeared. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Mr. Myerjack and seconded by Mr. Walsh for the approval of the Minutes of June 25, 2025. The Minutes were approved as submitted. RESOLUTIONS: None APPLICATIONS: WALTERS 105 Grove Street 25-N Block 39, Lot 53 Rear Deck NEW APPLICATION *Postponed to August 27 This Application will be heard at the August 27th meeting due to inadequate notice. 1  CASSIDY 61 Evergreen Street 25-O Block 134.01, Lot 16 Ed Sherman, Architect Rear Addition, Add-a-level, Front Porch NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. and Mrs. Cassidy are on vacation and unable to attend. He noted their proposal of an add a level which will just go up and does not affect the side or rear coverage. They will match the existing front yard that is already there. There is an exasperation of an existing non conformity, so a front yard variance is needed. The portico will be above the existing stairs. There was no one in the audience to address the Application. Mr. Walsh noted that the proposal is similar to what other spit levels in the area have done and felt it was a good application. The Board was in agreement. A motion was made by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Myerjack. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. JAMROS 54 MacKay Avenue 25-P Block 5, Lot 1 Ed Sherman, Architect Detached Garage NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Jamros appeared before the Board. The Applicant proposes a garage with the side facing Garibaldi Place. There is 7.5’ to the side property line existing. He would like to build a garage that it is not thrown in his backyard. There is an existing driveway which would be extended to a free standing garage. There is currently no garage. There is a small shed currently in the back corner of the yard. This is a corner lot. Garibaldi Place is a cut through street; everyone's side yard is facing Garibaldi. There was no one in the audience to address the Application. Mr. Walsh noted that the proposal fits in with the neighborhood and that it is a good application. The Board was in agreement. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Myerjack and seconded by Mr. Walsh. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. LICHTARSKI 84 Donald Place 25-Q Block 44, Lot 14 Ed Sherman, Architect Add rear covered deck, Extend roof eaves NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Myerjack noted that he resides on Donald Place, but is not on the 200' list. There was no objection to his participation. Mr. Sherman noted that his client proposes to square off his house with an extension of the existing roof over an 8’ x 22’ deck off the back. The rear yard faces Hudson Avenue. 2 There will be an exasperation of the existing side yard because of more building but does not cut down on the amount of space. They will match the back roof line. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. Mr. Walsh noted that he is favor of the Application as it is an existing hardship based on the placement of the house. The Board was in agreement it was a good application. A motion was made to approve the Application by Walsh and seconded by Mr. Sanzo. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. LEONARD 42 Schuler Avenue 25-R Block 149, Lot 72 Ed Sherman, Architect Rear 1-story addition, Add-a-level, deck NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Leonard appeared before the Board. Mr. Sherman noted the narrowness and shallowness of the property which brings up the variance items which are all existing. They are not extending any further with anything new, just in line of the existing house. Required is 15,000 sq ft and existing is 6,000 sq. ft.; width required is 100’ and existing is 60’ wide; depth required is 150’ and existing is 100’. The front yard sidebacks are 50’ and existing is 26.3’. This is a split level type home and the proposed addition will be above the living room for a master bedroom suite. The required front yard setback is 50 ' and existing is 34.03’ The side yard required is 10' and existing is 8.3’ on the right; total both sides is 19.9’ where 35’ is required. The new deck to the rear will be undersized and will not affect the setbacks. All variances are existing non conformities that are being matched. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. Mr. Wekarski noted that it is a good application. Mr. Walsh noted the existing hardship of an undersized lot. The Board was in agreement that it was a good application. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Walsh and seconded by Mr. Sanzo. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. PANFILE 87 Highwood Avenue 25-S Block 29, Lot 13 Ed Sherman, Architect Front Porch NEW APPLICATION Ed Sherman, Architect, appeared before the Board. Mr. Panfile appeared before the Board. Mr. Singer noted that Mr. Panfile is a member of the Planning Board, but as such has no special privileges but does not keep him from accessing what any other citizen can. Mr. Sherman noted that the Applicant proposes a covered porch to enhance the streetscape of their home. It is an undersized lot with a required width of 75’; and 3 existing is 50’. It is a narrow lot and a corner lot with Aster Place being the secondary front yard. There would be 17.5’ existing on Aster Place and proposed with the covered porch would be 12.3’. The left side requires 10' and existing is 5.2’. Total both sides existing is 17.5, required is 25’. There is existing 39.6% coverage, with the proposed porch it would be 43.22% which has to do with the house, driveway and raised patio. The Applicant would like a nicer look across the front of the house. Existing is an entry way with stairs to the side and will match the new deck with what is there. Front yard and side yard set back variances are needed. The proposal will enhance his home and is not out of character with the neighborhood. There was no one in the audience to address this Application. Mr. Walsh noted the existing hardship and the undersized lot. He felt the proposal will enhance the neighborhood. The Board was agreement. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Myerjack. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. PIC 142 W. Prospect Street 25-L Block 138, Lot 1 2nd Story Addition over existing footprint NEW APPLICATION Bret Pic appeared before the Board. Mr. Mysliwiec explained that the proposed second story addition is over the existing footprint. A front yard variance is needed. It is a corner lot with 24.1’ existing and secondary 26.2’. The proposal is existing, it is an undersized lot. The lot coverage is fine. Mr. Pic noted that with three children and one bathroom they are in need of the additional space. The distances are not changing, There was no one in the audience to address the Application. The Board was in favor of the Application. A motion to approve the Application was made by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Wekarski. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. DECHERT 18 Waldwick Avenue 25-M Block 76, Lot 15 James R. Stevens, Esq. Replace & enlarge existing deck Above ground pool NEW APPLICATION Jason Dechert, appeared before the Board. Mr. Gallo, Attorney appeared before the Board. 4 Mr. Singer noted that the notices that were published did not include all of the variances, but does include statement of any other variances approved for. Mr. Dechert noted their proposal to extend the deck to make it more family friendly. They have a 12’ x 24’ above ground pool. The deck is 4.1’ from the side yard property line. Mr. Dechert explained that this the safest location for the entrance to the pool Scott Loverich, Engineer, Neglia Group appeared before the Board. Mr. Loverich noted that the position of the ladder at the end would not take away from the space on the deck for tables and that this would be the best egress and ingress at that end of the pool. The pool width is within the setback. The second variance is for lot coverage of 54.1%, which includes the deck. An unused portion of concrete will be removed and the area will be planted with grass to reduce the impervious area. There will be code compliant fencing around the property. Mr. Wekarski expressed concern with child safety around the decking. Mr. Dechert noted that he has spoken to his side yard neighbors and they have no problem with the proposal. The neighbor has thick hedging which buffers their property. There was no one in the audience to address this application. The board was in agreement that it is a good application. A motion for approval was made by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Myerjack. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment at 9:30 pm by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Myerjack. Joyce C. Sinclair Secretary 5