Zoning Board Meeting

WALDWICK ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT FORMAL SESSION August 27, 2025 The Formal Session of the Waldwick Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. and was called to order by Marty Nieman, Chairman, who made the announcement of adequate notice of all meetings. ROLL CALL: Mr. Nieman present Mr. Cericola present Mr. Walsh present Ms. Luppino present Mr. Wekarski present Mr. Centineo present Mr. Sanzo present Mr. Mitchell present 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. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Cericola for the approval of the Minutes of July 23, 2025. The Minutes were approved as submitted. RESOLUTIONS: PIC 142 W. Prospect Street 25-L Block 138, Lot 1 2nd Story Addition over existing footprint RESOLUTION DECHERT 18 Waldwick Avenue 25-M Block 76, Lot 15 James R. Stevens, Esq. Replace & enlarge existing deck Above ground pool RESOLUTION CASSIDY 61 Evergreen Street 25-O Block 134.01, Lot 16 Ed Sherman, Architect Rear Addition, Add-a-level, Front Porch RESOLUTION 1  JAMROS 54 MacKay Avenue 25-P Block 5, Lot 1 Ed Sherman, Architect Detached Garage RESOLUTION LICHTARSKI 84 Donald Place 25-Q Block 44, Lot 14 Ed Sherman, Architect Add rear covered deck, Extend roof eaves RESOLUTION LEONARD 42 Schuler Avenue 25-R Block 149, Lot 72 Ed Sherman, Architect Rear 1-story addition, Add-a-level, deck RESOLUTION PANFILE 87 Highwood Avenue 25-S Block 29, Lot 13 Ed Sherman, Architect Front Porch A motion was made and seconded for the approval of the above Resolutions. A unanimous vote was taken. The Resolutions were approved. APPLICATIONS: WALTERS 105 Grove Street 25-N Block 39, Lot 53 Rear Deck NEW APPLICATION Brian and Brooke Walters, and Jeffrey Walters appeared before the Board. The Applicants are seeking to build a backyard deck. The required rear setback is 35 ft. and they are proposing 11 ft. Required is 10 ft from a detached garage and they propose 3 ft. Mr. Walters described the proposal as a simple first floor deck, 24’ in length, 18’in width, with a height of 18” The proposed lot coverage is 35%. The location of the deck provides increased functionality to the yard and maximizes lawn space. The design respects the privacy of their neighbors. There is a fence at the rear end of the yard and bushes on the side and garage on the side. The deck does not encroach on the privacy or quality of life of their neighbors. The deck is not visible from the street or sidewalks, is similar to many others in the neighborhood and is an improvement. Mr. Panfile questioned whether the deck could be designed to go in length and not in depth, thereby decreasing the rear setback. Mr. Walters explained that it chops the yard if they do that. Mr. Wekarski questioned whether they can make it wider across the back of the house. Mr. Walters noted that there would be no sun on the deck if they were to do that. 2 There was no one in the audience to address this Application. Mr. Walsh noted that he is in favor of the application which leaves open space in the yard for children to play. Mr. Panfile would prefer pavers considered instead. A motion for approval of the Application was made by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Ms. Luppino. A unanimous vote was taken. The Application was approved. NEW BUSINESS: None OLD BUSINESS: None ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made for adjournment at 8:45 pm by Mr. Sanzo and seconded by Mr. Cericola. Joyce C. Sinclair Secretary 3