Board of Adjustment

TOWN OF WESTFIELD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AGENDA Monday, July 13, 2026 7:30 pm REGULAR MEETING I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ROLL CALL Mr. Sontz (Chair) Mr. Cohen (Vice-chair) Mr. Reisen Ms. Molnar Mr. Eilbacher Ms. Nisbet (Alt. 1) Ms. Knowles Ms. Giorgianni Mr. Lipton (Alt. 2) Ms. Mance (Zoning Officer) Ms. Razin (Board Atty) Ms. Breien (Secretary) III. STATEMENT BY THE CHAIRMAN IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: June 8, 2026 V. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS: June 8, 2026 ZBA 25-058 – Mickael Avedissian & Amie Borges, 34 Fairhill Road, Block: 203, Lot: 4 ZBA 26-005 – Gregory Jager, 421 Birch Avenue, Block: 503, Lot: 35 ZBA 25-046 – The ARC of Union County, 901 Morris Avenue, Block: 3605, Lot: 12.02 I. OTHER BUSINESS: None II. CARRIED APPEALS: Carried from 6/8/2026 *ZBA 25-064 – Albert & Melissa Royce, 560 Tremont Avenue, Block : 3309, Lot : 1 Represented by: Stephen Hehl, Esq. Applicants are seeking relief to construct a carport, driveway expansion, and porches contrary to the Westfield Land Use Ordinance(s): Section: 11.06E5 where the established front yard depth required is 40’, existing is 30.7’, proposed is 32.36’; Section: 11.06E8 where the maximum building height permitted is 32.75 / 2 ½ stories, existing is 37.46’ 2 ½ stories, proposed is 34.85’ / 2 ½ stories; Section: 12.04F1 where the maximum buildings and above grade structures coverage permitted is 4,000 SF, existing is 4,562 SF, proposed is 5,075 SF; Section: 12.04F3 where the maximum buildings and above grade structures coverage permitted including decks, ingress/egress platforms and porches is 5,000 SF, existing is 4,562 SF, proposed is 5,075 SF; Section: 12.04G where the maximum improvement coverage permitted is 8,000 SF, existing is 9,008 SF, proposed is 9,078 SF; and, Section: 17.05A where the maximum driveway width permitted is 24’, existing is 29.5’, and proposed is 35’. 120-Day Decision 7/24/2026 1 III. NEW APPEALS: ZBA 26-008 – Katherine Castro, 109 Frazee Court, Block: 5710, Lot: 31 (RS-8) Applicant is seeking to install a swimming pool in the rear yard contrary to the following sections of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Section: 13.02D3 where the minimum swimming pool setback required is 15’ and proposed is 9’. 120-Day Decision 8/7/2026 ZBA 26-011 – Michael & Ania Krupnick, 1006 Ripley Avenue, Block: 4815, Lot: 9 (RS-6) Applicants are seeking to construct a second-floor addition over an existing deck and garage contrary to the following sections of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Section: 12.04E1 where the maximum FAR (Floor Area Ratio) permitted is 37% / 1,902.5 SF, existing is 33.5% / 1,727 SF, proposed is 41.7% / 2,145.5 SF; Section: 11.09E6 where the minimum side yard setback required is 10’, existing is 4.41’, proposed is 4.41’; Section: 12.04F1 where the maximum building coverage permitted is 20% / 1,028.4 SF, existing is 22.7% / 1,170 SF, proposed is 31.5% / 1,615 SF; and, Section: 11.09E7 where the minimum rear yard setback required is 35’, existing is 25’, and proposed is 25’ 120-Day Decision 8/8/2026 ZBA 26-012- Elise & Mitch Garfinkel, 4 Radley Court, Block : 4401, Lot: 63 (RS-12) Applicants are seeking to construct a second-floor addition contrary to the following sections of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Section: 11.06E7 where the minimum rear yard setback required is 35’, existing is 24’, proposed is 24’; and, Section: 11.06E13 where the maximum building mass at zoning side yard permitted is 25’, existing is 30.54’, and proposed is 25.7’ 120-Day Decision 8/14/2026 I. CONTINUED APPEALS: Continued from 5/11/2026 ZBA 25-040 – Brant Lipari, 17 Sunnywood Drive, Block: 201, Lot: 69 Applicant is seeking relief to allow for an outdoor kitchen, patio, and shed which was installed contrary to the following sections of the Westfield Land Use Ordinance: Section: 11.05E6 where the minimum side yard setback required is 15’, existing is 9.1’ proposed is 9.1’; Section: 11.05E13 where the maximum continuous wall length permitted is 25’, existing is 21’, proposed is 27’ constructed; and, Section: 13.01E where building and above- grade accessory structures are not permitted in the front yard, permitted is rear yard, existing is rear/front yard along Fanwood Avenue, and proposed is front yard along Fanwood Avenue. ZBA 25-039 – Cynthia Klimaszawski, 725 Willow Grove Rd., Block: 4604, Lot: 28 (RS-10) Represented by: Stephen Hehl, Eq. Applicants are seeking relief to install an in-ground swimming pool with pavers to their rear yard contrary to the Westfield Land Use Ordinance(s): Section: 11.07E11 where the maximum coverage by improvements permitted is 30% / 7,373 SF, existing is 33.2% / 8,163, proposed is 39.06% / 9,601 SF; Section: 13.02I1 where the minimum side yard setback (fire pit) required is 5’, existing is 1’, proposed is 4.48’; Section: 13.02I1 where the minimum side yard setback (BBQ/Outdoor Kitchen) required is 5’, existing is 4.48’, proposed is 4.48’; and, Section: 13.02I1 where the minimum side yard setback (patio) required is 5’, existing is 4.48’, and proposed is 4.48’ Next BOA hearing: August 10, 2026 2