Bergen County NJ

No Hangover in Hackensack for Micro Brewery

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Counties by | No Comments Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Public Notice:

 

CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 05-2015 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Ordinance No. 05-2015 of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen and State of New Jersey, entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 175 PERMITTING CERTAIN ALCOHOL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES “MICRO BREWERY” IN M-1, M-2 AND REHABILITATION AREA ZONE DISTRICTS was introduced and has passed its first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the City of Hackensack, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, on February 12, 2015. It will be further considered for final passage after a public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the City Council to be held at City Hall, Council Chambers, 65 Central Avenue, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can reached. Deborah Karlsson, City Clerk CITY OF HACKENSACK ORDINANCE NO. 05-2015 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 175 PERMITTING CERTAIN ALCOHOL MANUFACTURING PROCESSES “MICRO BREWERY” IN M-1, M-2 AND REHABILITATION AREA ZONE DISTRICTS WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack finds that modifying Chapter 175 permitting a “Micro-Brewery” use in the following Zone Districts M-1, M-2 and the Rehabilitation Area is a viable and a valuable commercial enterprise that should be promoted within the City of Hackensack to stimulate rehabilitation, reuse and redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the City of Hackensack Mayor and Council finds that after reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, 2001 Master Plan and subsequent Master Plan Reexamination Reports last completed in 2009 by the City of Hackensack Planning Board that the following Zone Districts are suitable Zones to permit a “Micro-Brewery” use; WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the City of Hackensack has referred this Ordinance to the City of Hackensack Planning Board as required under N.J.S.A 40:55Det. seq for their review and comment for consistency with the Master Plan; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by theMayor and Council of the City of Hackensack, County of Bergen, and the State of New Jersey as follows: Section 1: Ordinance Section 175-6.9, Prohibited Uses in all Zone Districts in the City of Hackensack, Table 1, Uses Specifically Prohibited, shall add language exempting micro-breweries after “Alcohol Manufacture” so it reads as follows: Alcohol Manufacture, but not including a Micro-Brewery as defined in Ordinance Section 175-2.2 Section 2: Ordinance Section 175-2.2 shall add: MICRO-BREWERY (Limited Production Brewery including a tasting room) A facility brewing any malt alcoholic beverages in a quantity consistent with a Limited Brewery License as authorized by N.J.S.A. 33:1-10(1b). Section 3: Article X – Ordinance Section 175-10.1b – Schedule of Off-Street Parking Regulations, Subsection B, “Parking Schedule” shall be modified to add Micro-Brewery under “Private Club, Lodgeand similar places of Assembly” so it reads “Private club, lodge, meeting hall, social hall, community center building, micro-brewery, and similar place of public assembly” Section 4: Schedule of Regulations shalladd “Micro-Brewery/Tasting Room” as Permitted Uses under M-1, M-2 and the Rehabilitation Area. Section 5. Should any section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be declared unconstitutional or invalid for any reason by any Court or administrative agency of competent jurisdiction, such provision(s) shall be deemed severable and the remaining portions of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 6.All ordinances or parts of ordinances or resolutions that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such inconsistency. Section 7.The City Clerk is directed to give notice at least ten days prior to the hearing on the adoption of this ordinance to the County Planning Board and to all others entitled pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-15. Upon the adoption of this ordinance, after public hearing, the City Clerk is further directed to publish notice of the passage and to file a copy of this ordinance, as finally adopted, with the Bergen County Planning Board, as required by N.J.S.A. 40:55D-16. Section 8.This ordinance shall take effect after publication and passage according to law. Introduced: February 12, 2015 Feb. 16, 2015-Fee:$124.74(132) 3823024
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Cresskill Planning Board to Hear Pulte Homes Application for 38 Townhouses

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Sunday, November 30, 2014

Public Notice:

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Pulte Homes of NJ, Limited Partnership (“Applicant”) has applied to the Planning Board (“Board”) of the Borough of Cresskill, Bergen County, NJ (“Borough”) for preliminary and final major site plan approval with variance and other relief to permit the construction of thirty-eight (38) townhouses in seven (7) separate buildings, with associated landscaping, parking, lighting, and drainage improvements on property located within the Borough at 1 County Road, also known as Block 88, Lot 1 as shown on the Borough Tax Map. To the extent deemed necessary, Applicant shall further seek bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A 40:55D-70(c) for the building height where, pursuant to Section 275-159(B)) of the Borough Zoning Ordinance (“Ordinance”),no structure containing a townhouse unit shall exceed a mean height of 35 feet, and the building heights for the proposed 38 units range from 35.74′ to 36.78′.It is also noted that,while the proposed development meets the superseding State Residential Site Improvement Standards with respect to Minimum Roadway Width (24′) and Minimum Driveway Width – 2 cars (18′), under the Ordinance the required Minimum Roadway Width is26′ and the required Minimum Driveway Width – 2 cars is 20′. In addition, Applicant will seek any and all variances, waivers, exceptions, interpretations or other relief, either for existing or created conditions, required by the Board after its review of or during the pendency of the application. A public hearing will be held before the Board on December9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the Borough Hall, located at 67 Union Avenue, Cresskill, NJ (“Borough Hall”), at which time you may appear either in person or by agent or attorney for the purpose of being heard with respect to this Application. All documents and plans relating to this Application will be available for inspection in the Office of the Borough Clerk within the Borough Hall during regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday. Price, Meese, Shulman & D’Arminio, P.C. Attorneys for Applicant, PULTE HOMES OF NJ, Limited Partnership By: Louis L. D’Arminio” Nov. 29, 2014-Fee:$53.86(57) 3787689
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Franklin Lakes to Hear Toll Application for Major Subdivision of High Mountain Golf Course

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Bergen County NJ, Re-Zoning, Single Family Lots, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Monday, October 27, 2014

Public Notice:

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES PLANNING BOARD PLEASE take notice that Toll Bros., Inc., (“Applicant”) has filed an application together with supporting materials (“Application”) with the Borough of Franklin Lakes Planning Board (“Board”), seeking preliminary major subdivision plan approval, and any and all other relief that may be necessary (collectively “Approval”) to construct a residential development. The Application seeks to subdivide 12 existing lots into 69 new lots, upon which a residential development will be constructed that will consist of 275 total housing units, of which 220 will be market rate housing units and 55 will be affordable housing units (the “Project”). The Project consists of a mix of housing types including 60 single family houses, 160 townhouses and 55 apartments units. The Project also includes 1 recreation lot, 5 open space lots and supporting infrastructure and improvements. The property upon which the Project is proposed consists of approximately 131.78 acres and is located on properties designated on the Borough of Franklin Lakes (“Borough”) Tax Maps as Lot 1 in Block 3104; Lot 1 in Block 3105; Lot 2 in Block 3205; Lots 1, 1.01. 1.02 and 2 in Block 3206; Lots 3 and 5 in Block 3207; and Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block 3208 (the “Property”). The Property is commonly known as 845 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (High Mountain Golf Club). The Property is within the Borough’s Planned Residence District-2 (“PRD-2”) zoning district. This Notice is being provided in accordance with NJSA 40:55D-12. The Application requires variances from the provisions of the Borough zoning code that regulate signage, parking space locations and design of retaining walls. The sections of the Township zoning code from which variance relief is sought and the nature of the requested relief is as follows: (i) Section 300-121A(5)(c) limits height of a wall sign attached to pillar or column to 2.5 feet and the Application seeks a wall sign height of 5.25 feet; (ii) Section 300-121A(5)(d) limits the length of walls for signage to no more than 15 feet per driveway with a combined length of 30 feet and the Application seeks two (2) 75 foot wall signs for a total of 150 feet; (iii) Section 300-121A(5)(f) prohibits the construction of walls or structures in the front or side yard set back of a corner lot and the Application proposes the construction of a wall/fence within such set back requirements; (iv) Section 300-121F(4) regulates the height of retaining walls to 4 feet absent the incorporation of additional design features and the Application proposes a retaining wall that is 9.7 feet that is designed in a manner not consistent with the zoning standards. Further, depending upon the Board’s interpretation, the Application may require a variance from Section 300-110.1H(12) that limits the maximum distance from parking areas to affordable housing units at 200 feet and the Application proposes that some spaces may be a maximum of 295 feet from the furthest affordable housing unit. In addition to the foregoing variance relief, the Application also sought certain design and/or submission waivers including those related to scale of plans submitted, elimination of plan cross sections, key map information, location of certain easements and incorporation of pump station design criteria/calculations at the time of Application submission. The Application may also require additional variances, submission waivers, design waivers, exceptions and/or waivers from the requirements of the Borough zoning code and/or the Residential Site Improvement Standards and other approvals as may be necessary to permit approval of the Application as submitted or with such changes as may be requested or accepted by the Board. This notice is to advise you that such additional variance and/or waiver relief may be requested by the Applicant at the time of the hearing. Copies of the Application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Borough Municipal Building, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417, ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. A public hearing on the Application will be conducted before the Board at the Borough Municipal Building, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 on November 5, 2014 at 7:30 pm, at which time you or an interested party as defined in NJSA 40:55D-4 either in person or by agent or attorney may present any comments or objections regarding the Application. Further take notice that the Board may, at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearing from time to time, and you are notified that you should make inquiry of the secretary of the Board concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuations. Dated: October 21, 2014 Applicant: Toll Bros., Inc. By: Richard J. Hoff, Jr., Esq. BISGAIER HOFF, LLC 25 Chestnut Street, Suite 3 Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 (856) 795-0150 Attorney for Applicant October 24, 2014-fee:$125.68(133) 3769663
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Fort Lee Board of Adjustment Approves United Way Housing

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Counties, Site Plan - Subdivision, special needs by | No Comments Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Public Notice:

BOROUGH OF FORT LEE FORT LEE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that at a special public meeting of the Board of Adjustment, Borough of Fort Lee, held on Monday, September 29, 2014, the Board made the following decision: Docket # 31-14 Bergen County United Way/ Madeline Housing Partners, LLC 1253 Inwood Terrace APPROVED Block 1653, Lot 1 Minor Subdivision, Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan – 30-Unit, 3-Story Multiple Dwelling including 5 Special Needs Residential Units and Adjacent Single-Family Group Home. A copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Planning Administrator, Fort Lee Municipal Building, 309 Main Street, Fort Lee, NJ and the same is available for inspection from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Doug Sugarman, Chairman Barbara B. Klein, Planning Administrator October 3, 2014-Fee:$30.24(32) 3757712
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Lyndhurst Planning Board To Determine Redevelopment Status on 40 Properties

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Bergen County NJ by | No Comments Sunday, September 28, 2014

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF LYNDHURST   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Township of Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard (including on a different date), at the Municipal Building, 367 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, 07071. The public hearing is being conducted pursuant to the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.The hearing may be adjourned from time to time in accordance with the procedures of the Lyndhurst Planning Board. The purpose of the public hearing is to assist the Planning Board in its investigation to determine whether approximately forty (40) properties, proposed and potential redevelopment parcels, described below, and as further depicted on a map of the proposed area(s), is a redevelopment area according to the criteria set forth in Section 5 of the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. The Township’s Redevelopment Consultant is preparing a report, to be made available prior to the hearing, indicating that certain of the aforesaid properties listed below may satisfy the requirements of the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law and may be designated an area in need of redevelopment for the reasons set forth in State Law. This designation may only be done after all evidence is gathered and the Planning Board hears from any interested party(s) desiring to take part in the process. The area to be investigated by the Planning Board includes the following properties generally located along Ridge Road, Stuyvesant Avenue and Valley Brook Avenue, in the retail/commercial area of the Township.  Block 96 Lots 1, 2 Block 97 Lots1, 2, 3, 4 Block 89 Lots7, 8 Block 90 Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Block 98 Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Lots 16 through 24 inclusive. Block 91 Lots11, 12.01, 12.02  Block 12 Lot 5 Block 66 Lots 1, 2, 3, 23, 5 and 6 Block 66 Lots 9, 10, 8,7 The above properties are subject to being included in the Lyndhurst Town Center Redevelopment Area. However, none of these properties are subject to condemnation. This area, including the identification of each parcel is included on the June 2014 Map depicting the “Lyndhurst Town Center Redevelopment – Area In Need Of Redevelopment Parcels”.This map of the areas shows the location and boundaries of the proposed and on going redevelopment area(s) and the location of the various parcels of property included therein. This map can be inspected at the office of the municipal clerk or at the office of the land use administrator located at the Lyndhurst Municipal Building Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071. The resolution of the Township of Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners setting forth the basis for the investigation of the above listed properties is also available at the office of the municipal clerk.  In addition to the previously identified properties, a property previously designated as an area in need of redevelopment the parcel at Block 89, Lot 9 is being identified as an area in need of redevelopment subject to condemnation, as required by P.L. 2013, Chapter 159. This property is known as the Lincoln School. In addition to the foregoing work and investigation the Lyndhurst Planning Board is being asked to determine whether the properties at Block 67, Lots 1, 20, and 19 shall be included in an area in need of redevelopment.  At the public hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Lyndhurst Planning Board shall hear all persons who are interested in or would be affected by a determination that the delineated area is a redevelopment area. A redevelopment area is intended to improve the quality of life and property values of the affected area.  Any affected party may appear in person or by agency or by attorney and present testimony, or submit evidence in writing to the Planning Board. All favorable statements and objections to a determination that the area is in need of redevelopment and evidence in support of both favorable statements and objections, given orally or in writing, shall be received and duly considered by the Lyndhurst Planning Board and made part of the public record. Don Spagnuolo Land Use Administrator September 26, October 3, 2014 – Fee: $238.14 (126) 3753532

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City Of Englewood Planning Board Amends Approval of 195 Unit Development

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Bergen County NJ, Mixed-Use by | No Comments Friday, August 8, 2014

Public Notice:

 

“NOTICE OF DECISION  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on July 10, 2014 the Planning Board of the City of Englewood (“Board”) granted amended preliminary, final major site plan and general development approval for properties presently known as Block 2602, Lot 3.04, with certain parking located on portions of Block 2605, Lots 1.02 and 2.01, all as shown on the Tax Assessment Map of the City of Englewood. Applicant had previously obtained approval for the construction of a 195-unit multi-family residential building consisting of four stories of residential over one story of parking with associated landscaping, amenities and related improvements on the property known as Block 2602, Lot 3.04.  This approval includes, among other things, an affordable housing element encompassing 15 of the previously approved 195 units pursuant to a) the settlement of a matter entitled “ERA South, LLC. et al. vs. The City of Englewood, et als.” (on appeal to the Superior Court, Appellate Division, under Docket number A-3986-11T1), and b) Ordinance No. 14-18 recently adopted pursuant to the same; a new raised podium and pool area over a previously approved parking lot; and various other amenities and improvements including additional parking. A Resolution memorializing the decision of the Board with respect to the above matter was adopted by the Board on July 24, 2014 and is on file for review in the office of the Administrative Officer of the City of Englewood, who has been defined by its Municipal Land Use Ordinance as the City Planner (Kenneth Albert, PE, PP), at the Planning Board Office, City of Englewood, Code Enforcement, Municipal Building, 2-10 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, New Jersey 07631. Said Resolution is available for public inspection Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.  ERA South, LLC, by its attorneys PRICE, MEESE, SHULMAN &  D’ARMINIO, P.C. By: Louis L. D’Arminio, Esq.”  July 28, 2014-fee:$46.31 (49) 3724788
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Wood-Ridge Planning Board to Decide if “Curtiss Wright” is Right for Borough

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Single Family Lots, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF WOOD-RIDGE PLANNING BOARD LEGAL NOTICE   RE: Wood-Ridge Development Co., LLC  Block 320, Lots 1.01 and 1.04 –  Passaic Street  Borough of Wood-Ridge To property owners:  Please be advised that an application has been filed with the Borough of Wood-Ridge Planning Board on behalf of Wood-Ridge Development, LLC, to amend provisions of the previously approved major site plan and major subdivision approvals for the redevelopment of property located at 1 Passaic Street, also known as block 320, lots 1.01 and 1.04 on the tax map of the Borough of Wood-Ridge, located in the Wesmont Station Redevelopment Plan Area. The applicant is the designated redeveloper and owner of the property. The project site is part of the industrial complex previously known as the “Curtiss Wright” site in the Borough.  The application is for the following:  The applicant is seeking to amend the previously granted major site plan and major subdivision for the creation of seventy-four (74) lots, consisting of ten (10) single family and sixty-four (64) town house lots, as well as two (2) common/homeowner association lots and right-of-way lots. In addition, the application is seeking to permit the following design waivers: 1. The required minimum distance between buildings, where 40 feet is required and 39 feet will be provided at the brick banding at the base of each residential dwelling. 2. The building height, where a small portion of the accent of the roof line of the building exceeds the maximum height, where 45 feet is permitted and 46 feet is requested. 3. The position of a five unit townhouse building in the single family residential dwelling zone. In addition to the above approval, the applicant requests that the application be deemed amended to include a request for any additional approvals, deviations, variances, design waivers and/or exceptions which are determined to be necessary in the review and processing of this application, whether requested by the applicant, the Planning Board or otherwise.  Any person interested in this application will have the opportunity to address the planning board at the meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Borough of Wood-Ridge municipal building, located at 85 Humboldt Street, Wood-Ridge, New Jersey 07075. The plans and documents relating to this application are available for public inspection on any weekday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at the offices of the Borough Clerk of the Borough of Wood-Ridge, located within the Borough of Wood-Ridge municipal building, at 85 Humboldt Street, Wood-Ridge, New Jersey 07075.  Date: June 30, 2014  Wood-Ridge Development, LLC c/o Scarinci Hollenbeck 1100 Valley Brook Road P.O. Box 790 Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071-0790 Attn: Patrick J. McNamara, Esq. July 3, 2014-Fee:$81.27(86) 3713082
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Woodcliff Lakes Proposes Town House Overlay Zones in Master Plan

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Counties, Master Plan, Master Plan Re-Examination by | No Comments Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Public Notice:

BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY  NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed ordinance was amended at a meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, in the County of Bergen, State of New Jersey, held on the 16th of June, 2014, and that said ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at the meeting of the Borough Council to be held at the municipal building, 188 Pascack Road, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, on the 14th day of July, 2014, at 8:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as said matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. A copy of this ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board upon which public notices are customarily posted in the Municipal Building of the Borough, and a copy is available up to and including the time of such meeting to members of the general public of the Borough who shall request such copies, at the office of the clerk in said Municipal Building in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey. ORDINANCE NO. 14-04  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 380, ZONING, OF THE REVISED CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A TOWNHOME OVERLAY DISTRICT (THO)  WHEREAS, the Borough of Woodcliff Lake is a predominantly residential community with more than 57 percent of its land area zoned for residential use; and  WHEREAS, according to the Master Plan adopted by the Borough in 2002, revised in 2008, nearly all residential development consists of single family detached dwellings on lots averaging 15,000 square feet or greater; and   WHEREAS, Borough finds that there exists a need for market rate townhomes in the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, as multi-family residential development constitutes only a very small portion of the Borough’s total housing stock and is concentrated in two affordable housing developments; and  WHEREAS, the Borough’s existing R-30 Residential District is divided into three distinct areas of the Borough, one of which consists of 7.25 acres (or 7.5 acres, including the public roadways) located along County Road, to the west of Harriet Drive, and constitutes an isolated neighborhood surrounded by the most densely populated sections of the Borough and not adjacent to any other single family residential zone in the Borough except for a small portion of the R-8.15 Residential District; and   WHEREAS, in light of the aforementioned conditions as well as changes in the character of the surrounding neighborhood, the 2008 Reexamination of the Borough Master Plan stated that development other than single family detached dwellings may be appropriate for the above area; and   WHEREAS, so as to meet the need for market rate townhomes, to maximize the appropriate use of land and provide a unique residential enclave of single family residences, the Borough Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Woodcliff Lake to amend the Zoning Map and Zoning Ordinance of the Borough so as to create a Townhome Overlay District (THO) within the R-30 Residential District to encourage the future adaptive re-use of the properties within the zone to address the need for market rate multi-family/townhouse development; and  WHEREAS, the Borough Council further finds that these amendments are consistent with the Master Plan of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake and designed to effectuate its underlying objectives, policies and standards. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOROUGH COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODCLIFF LAKE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I   The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Chapter 380, Zoning, of the Code of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake to create a Townhome Overlay District (THO), which shall include the properties designated as Lots 1 and 2 in Block 303, Lots 3 and 4 in Block 303.01 and Lots 1.01, 1.02 and 1.03 in Block 401 on the Tax Map, and to set forth the permitted uses, bulk requirements and landscaping, design and pedestrian accessibility standards of the THO Townhome Overlay District, while continuing to maintain the zoning standards of the underlying R-30 Residential District.  SECTION II Section 380-7, Classification of Districts, shall be amended by the insertion of the following new district, to be inserted immediately following the R-30 Residential One-Family District: THO Townhome Overlay District SECTION III Section 380-8, Map; schedule. The referenced Zoning Map of the Borough of Woodcliff Lake, shall be amended to include that portion of the R-30 District known as Lots 1 and 2 in Block 303, Lots 3 and 4 in Block 303.01 and Lots 1.01, 1.02 and 1.03 in Block 401 in the R-30/THO Townhome Overlay District. SECTION IV A new section in Article IV shall be inserted at Section 380-14A.(7), which shall read as follows: (a) Permitted Uses: [1] Townhomes: A townhome is defined as a one-family dwelling in a row of at least three such attached units, side by side, in which each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located above another unit and each unit is separated from any other units by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.  [2] Accessory uses and structures associated with townhomes, which shall include, but not be limited to parking, patios, refuse enclosures, retaining structures, amenities, active and passive recreation uses such as swimming pools, clubhouse, fitness facilities and such other accessory uses customarily found in similar townhouse communities developed as an integrated project. (b) Bulk Standards: [1] Lot Standards within the THO District shall be as follows: [a] Minimum lot area: 7.5 acres [b] Minimum lot frontage: 700 feet [c] Minimum setbacks,  [1] Front yard to existing public streets: A minimum of 75 feet for 70 percent and 50 feet for 30 percent of County Road frontage; 50 feet for Harriet Drive [2] Front yard to internal streets: 25 feet to curb line [3] Side yard to tract residential property lines: 60 feet total of both sides, 20 feet minimum on one side [4] Rear yard to non-residential zone: 30 feet  [d] Maximum density: 5.34 units per acre  [e] Maximum building coverage: 23.5 percent, excluding decks. [f] Maximum improvement coverage: 50 percent [g] Maximum number of units in a row: 4 [h] Minimum spacing between buildings: [1] front to front: 75 feet [2] front to rear: 75 feet [3] end (side) to end (side): 25 feet [4] rear to rear: 30 feet [i] Maximum building height: 35 feet and 2.5 stories. [j] Minimum Floor Area: 1400 square feet [2] Parking requirements shall be determined in accordance with the New Jersey Residential Site Improvement Standards, but shall require a minimum of a two car garage for each Unit. (c) Landscaping Standards: [1] A 30 foot wide landscaped buffer shall be provided along all adjacent residential zones. [2] The buffer shall be composed of 50 percent evergreens. Said buffer shall include a mixture of shade trees, evergreens, ornamental trees and understory shrubs planted in a staggered fashion. At the time of installation, shade trees shall be a minimum 3 inch caliper, evergreens shall be a minimum 8 feet in height, ornamental trees shall be a minimum of 10 feet in height and understory shrubs shall be a minimum of 36 inches in height. [3] Shade trees that exist within the buffer should be preserved and enhanced with evergreens and understory shrubs as noted above. (d) Design Standards: [1] Full basements shall be permitted. [2] Each townhome shall have a maximum of three (3) bedrooms. [3] Townhomes shall have a minimum roof plane pitch of 6/12; no flat roofs shall be permitted on any principal structure. [4] The front and rear fa?ade of all buildings shall include building wall offsets (projections or recesses) to provide architectural interest and vary the massing of a building and relieve the negative visual effect of a single, long wall. Building wall offsets shall be provided along any fa?ade measuring greater than 50 feet in width. The maximum spacing between such offsets shall be 35 feet. The minimum projection or depth of any individual vertical offset shall not be less than 2 feet. [5] All buildings within the THO District shall be of the same architectural design and treatment including building materials. [6] Trash receptacles shall not be visible from County Road or Harriet Drive. Receptacles shall be enclosed with a solid masonry enclosure. Such facilities shall be designed so that they fit within an overall project design.  [7] The site plan for townhouse use shall include the use of Pickwick Lane, which shall be vacated in the manner provided by law subsequent to final site plan approval but prior to the issuance of any construction permits. There shall be no restriction, other than compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, in the use of the land comprising Pickwick Lane in any proposed site plan. [8] The proposed site plan for townhouse use shall have an integrated roadway system incorporating every proposed building within the THO District including emergency access, visitor/guest parking and deliveries appropriate for the proposed use. (e) Pedestrian Accessibility: [1] A sidewalk shall be installed along the length of County Road to connect to the sidewalk that terminates at the northeast corner of County Road and Harriet Drive. [2] All sidewalks shall be a minimum of 4 feet wide and shall be concrete and smoothly surfaced and leveled to provide for the free movement of pedestrians. [3] All sidewalks must be designed to provide access for the physically disabled. Access ramps shall be conveniently placed and sloped to provide easy connection to streets and sidewalks, in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. SECTION V Upon passage of this Ordinance upon first reading, it shall be referred to the Planning Board for review and confirmation that the proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and zoning map, as set forth in this Ordinance, are consistent with the Master Plan. SECTION VI If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of this Ordinance. SECTION VII All Ordinances or any provisions of any Ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed as to such inconsistencies. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon final publication and filing with the Bergen County Department of Planning and Economic Development as required by law. Deborah Dakin Acting Borough Clerk  Ridgewood News-3711644 Fee: $135.71 July 4, 2014
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Edgewater Planning Board Creates 6 new lots on June 23

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Sunday, July 13, 2014

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF EDGEWATER PLANNING BOARD  NOTICE OF DECISION    PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 23, 2014, the Edgewater Planning Board adopted a Resolution memorializing its decision to approve an application filed by i.Park Edgewater, LLC for amended preliminary and final site plan and amended subdivision approval to subdivide Lot 1 creating Lots 1.11, 1.13, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17 1.18 and 1.19, all pursuant to the Amended and Restated Redevelopment Plan, in Block 99 on the Tax Map, situate in the SWR Zone and more commonly known as 45 River Road. A true copy of the Resolution is on file in the Office of the Planning Board, Borough Hall, 55 River Road, Borough of Edgewater and is available for inspection daily during normal business hours.   Dated: June 24, 2014 Paul Kaufman, Esq. Kaufman, Semeraro & Leibman LLP Two Executive Drive, Suite 530 Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024 (201) 947-8855 Attorneys for the Applicant i.Park Edgewater, LLC June 26, 2014-Fee:$30.24(32) 3709644
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Fairview Planning Board to Hold Master Plan Examination

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Master Plan Re-Examination by | No Comments Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW PLANNING BOARD NOTICE TO ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES   NOTICE TO ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES AND TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW “MASTER PLAN PERIODIC REEXAMINATION REPORT” AND THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE SAME  In accordance with New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 of the P.L. 1975 this Notice will inform the Public that the Borough of Fairview Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall located at Garfield Street, Fairview, New Jersey. Please note that this notification will appear in The Record newspaper and the Jersey Journal newspaper. This notice will also be posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board and Website at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. One of the purposes of the public hearing is to hear comments from all interested parties regarding a proposed “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report”, dated June 2014. Action may be taken by the Planning Board to adopt the report.  In accordance with guidelines appearing at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-89 of the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), the “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” addresses the major problems and objectives relating to land development in the Borough of Fairview, the extent to which such problems and objectives have been reduced or have been increased, the extent to which there have been significant changes in the assumptions, policies and objectives forming the basis for the master plan, any specific changes recommended for the master plan, and any recommendation of the Planning Board concerning the incorporation of redevelopment plans.  More specifically, the subject “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” recommendations include, but are not limited to, the following:  With respect to the general reexamination, the central focus is to identify emerging land use trends and external influences, such as statutory mandates or other imperatives, which impact the underlying bases of the master plan and from these, determine the extent to which existing development regulations and the master plan have continued viability.  As to the master plan amendment, the amendment is principally a proactive response to the call of the master plan to preserve and enhance the vitality of the Anderson Avenue commercial corridor through a definitive program of refurbishment in the promotion of development and redevelopment along, what is recognized as “the community’s principal commercial core.” The amendment also is intended to provide a basis for various refinements to the development regulations as relate to fences, decks, and addition of a parking requirement as a necessary condition for the establishment of houses of worship.  Copies of the “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” will be available for public inspection starting on June27, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the office of the Clerk situated within the Borough of Fairview Municipal Building, which is located at 59 Anderson Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey. A copy of the Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report and Resolution can be sent to you upon your request.  Mary Ann DelVecchio,  Planning Board Secretary  June 27, 2014-Fee:$87.89(93) 3710540
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