ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2014

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1 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 20, 2014 A REGULAR MEETING of the Zoning Board of Adjustment was held on Monday, October 20, 2014, in the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey. Chairman Urban called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. and Secretary Egan called the roll. Present at the meeting were Chairman Urban and Commissioners, Egan, Ferrante, LeFante Adams, Lombari, Quintela and Coletta. Commissioners Weicker was absent. Also present were Richard N. Campisano, Esq., Board Counsel, Antonios Panagopoulos, P.E., Consulting City Engineer, Anthony Rodriguez, P.P., Consulting City Planner and Lillian Glazewski, Land Use Administrator. After the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Chairman Urban declared a quorum and advised that the Board had complied with the Open Public Meetings Act/Sunshine Law. Adoption of Minutes: Commissioner Adams made a motion to adopt the minutes from the regular meeting held on September 15, Commissioner Lombari seconded the motion and a unanimous vote of eligible members followed. Communications: Public Hearing: Z BOULEVARD WEST, LLC Site: 657 Kennedy Boulevard in City Block 181, Lot 14. [The applicant is seeking a Certificate of Non-Conformity for the continuation of a three-family residence] Paul Weeks, Esq., Attorney for the Applicant

2 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 Susan Ensor, fact witness, sole owner of LLC. Property has been used as three family home since described basement apartment. Second and third floor apartments. Meets all building and fire codes. Closing: Weeks. Caucus. Urban document received can be granted without detriment to surrounding neighborhood of to master plan or zoning ordinance. Adams evidence presented unambiguous and certificate should be issued. Ferrante agreed Quintela agreed Lombari agreed Coletta & LeFante & Egan agreed Motion Ferranted / Lombari unanimous Urban recused himself from next application Public Hearing: Z DIANE FRIMMEL Site: 95 West 35 th Street in City Block 125, Lot 8 [The applicant is seeking bulk variance relief for parking stall depth.] Stephen S. Rose, Esq., Attorney for the Applicant

3 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 Diane Frimmel owner of property. Told her need for off-street parking. Andrew L. Ciok, Architect described present conditions in front of house. Described proposed car stall. Board questions: Adams, Egan, Closing: Rose closed.. Caucus Adams based on architects testimony that there will be no infringement into the public right of way he will vote in favor. Lombari no in favor Coletta in favor LeFante agreed with Coletta Egan spot to be used by owners of property and he is in favor

4 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 Ferrante sees no detirment to the general public in favor Quintela in favor Motion Egan / LeFante Lombari no everyone else yes. Break 6:45 resumed at 6:50 Urban returned to Dias Public Hearing (carried): Z JOSEPH DELGROSSO Site: 183 West 4 th Street in City Block 334, Lot 3 [The applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval, as well as use and bulk variance relief to allow the use of a portion of the residential building for his business known as Municipal Inspection Corporation.] Charles J. Diktas, Esq., Attorney for the Applicant moved exhibits into evidence. Attempted to amend application for a certificate of non-conformity. Mr. Diktas was advised that an amended application must be filed. Motion Ferrante / Coletta to carry to December 15, 2014 Public Hearing: Z QUICK CHEK CORPORATION Site: East 53 rd Street and East 52 nd Street in City Block 41, Lots & 7 respectively [The applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to create six additional parking spaces as an accessory parking lot for the existing Quick Chek at the site.] Peter V. McArthur, Esq., Attorney for the Applicant Robert Streker P.E., Civil Engineer senior project manager with Bohler Engineering. Site plan prepared by Bohler.. addressed the reports issued by the City Planner, City Engineer and Hatch Mott MacDonald. Discussed site circulation. Donation to street tree fund. Board questions: Urban, Egan, Ferrante, Panagopoulos, Audience questions: Ingy Badrous, Emad Hanna, Adrienne Davis,

5 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 Matthew Seckler, senior project manager at Stonefield PE traffic - prepared traffic report. Discussed what study consisted of. Addressed panagopoulos comments. Panagopoulos Adrienne Davis, Jeffrey Albanese r.e. manager for Quick Chek Corporation. discussed security measures for site. Sufficient amount of cameras and additional cameras will be installed on the new site. Gas attendants are trained to take care of people who may be hanging out at the site. Adrienne Davis John McDonough, P.P., Adrienne Davis Closing Remarks: Ingy Badrous, McArthur closed. Caucus:

6 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 Urban project has been a benefit to entire community. Met al conditions for granting approval. Understands residents concerns, but residents purchased house after quick chek. Call police re noise. Adams qc was sensitivie to how project wold affect surroung neighborhood and took steps to mitigate any negative impacts. Board did appropriate thing in voting for qc application. Ferrante applicant made its case. Proud of approval. Quintela in favor Lombari no negative impact in favor Coletta agreed LeFante - will be beneficial to community. Egan we can t address noise complaints outside of board s powers. Motion Adams / Lombari unanimous. Adoption of Resolutions: A motion was made to close the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Susan Bischoff, Certified Shorthand Reporter, took a transcript of the meeting. /lg