Borough of Fair Lawn

                                         Borough of Fair Lawn

                                     Zoning Board of Adjustment

                     Decisions Rendered at the Regular Meeting of

                                               November 25, 2024

Residential Applications Approved:

1. Application #24-028, Cheryl Tirri, 

57 Pomona Avenue, Block 6803, Lot 5, Zone R-1-3 

Proposal is to demolish the existing one family dwelling and construct a new dwelling. Request for a mother/daughter dwelling. - Approved.

2. Application #24-029, Lukesh Kumar & Pratima Rathore

12-12 Fairclough Place, Block 4602, Lot 17, Zone R-1-3

Proposed expansion of the existing roof over the existing front steps – Approved.

Residential Applications Carried:

1. Application#24-023-Sandra Wilson, 

14-20 11^th Street, Block 5706, Lot 6, Zone R-1-3

Property is listed on the tax records as a two-family since 1987.   Property is located within the R-1-3 Single family residential zone.  Building permits on file for 1950, 1961, and 1980 have it noted as a one family. There is no record of a Certificate of Occupancy when this house was built. Official Zoning map from 1954 shows property was located within an R-1-3 zone. There is no record of a Certificate certifying that the use as a two- family existed before the adoption of the ordinance in 1954 which rendered the use nonconforming.  Our records do not indicate any variance being granted for this dwelling to be used as a two-Family.  A use variance is being requested to continue the use as a two family. D-1 Use Variance required as per Borough Ordinance 125-57D(1)(d)(1) Other variances and waivers may be required for this Application. APPLICATION CARRIED TO FEBRUARY 24, 2025. NO FURTHER NOTICE REQUIRED.

2. Application # 24-030, Mr. & Mrs. Griffits,

11-01 Malcolm Terrace, Block 2526, Lot 11, Zone R-1-2

Proposed addition. Maintain the existing side yard setback of 6.52’ and 6.66’ where 10’ is required.  Maintain the existing front yard setback of 24.8’ where 30’ is required.   Maintain existing impervious coverage of 46.9% where 35% is permitted as per Borough Ordinance 125-12 Schedule of area yard and building requirements. 

Increase FAR from 36% to 49% where 40% is permitted requires a D-4 Variance as per Borough Ordinance 125-57D(1)[d][1]

Building height increased from 21.5’ to 30.8’ where 30’ is permitted requires a D-6 height variance as per Borough Ordinance 125-57 D (1) [d] [1] Other variances and waivers may be required for this Application. APPLICATION CARRIED TO DECEMBER 16, 2024

NO FURTHER NOTICE REQUIRED.

Carried Commercial Application:

1. Application #24-019, Broadway Medical, LLC.

            0-82 Midland Ave & 22-02 thru 22-18 Broadway. Block 3226.01, Lots 26.01, 

            20, 25, 34, 35 & 36. Zone B-2.

Broadway Medical, 22-02 to 22-18 Broadway (26.01), 0-82 Midland Avenue (20), 0-102 Midland Avenue (25), 0-93 Whitehall Street (34), 0-89 Whitehall street (35) 0-83 Whitehall Street (36)

Property is a split zone B-2 General Business and R-1-3 Single family residential. 

Consolidate lots 25, 34, 35 and 36 with existing lot 26.01 to provide parking to support the existing medical facility. 

Subdivision of lot 20 for portion to be used as existing medical parking lot.  Leaving the existing single family dwelling on proposed lot 20.01 and include the remaining portion of the subdivision to be included into existing lot 26.01.  Proposal to enclose the existing grade parking area located underneath the existing medical building to be utilized as medical office space.  Applicant also seeks associated site improvements, reconfiguration of the onsite parking, improvements to circulation installation of 15 EV spaces, ADA accessibility. 

Deck coverage for proposed lot 20.01 and fence height. Amended site plan, Major subdivision, Bulk variances and use variance approval. As per Borough Ordinance 125-57 D(1)(d)(1), 125-57D(1(d)(2), 125-65, 125-66, 125-38 and 125-12. Other variances and waivers may be required for this Application. APPLICATION CARRIED TO DECEMBER 16, 2024. NO FURTHER NOTICE REQUIRED.

Resolutions Memorialized:   

1.  #24-017-Lior Naor & Edgard Ruiz, 28-03 Zackery Terr.- 

                                   6-Foot Fence-Denial. -Approved

2.  #24-024- Zilia & Par Medina, 8 Aberdeen Pl.- 

                             Proposed Patio & Walkway-Approved.

3.  #24-027-Robert & Mary Oleski, 32-14 Norwood Dr.

                             Proposed roof over existing platform –Approved

Minutes Approved:    October 21, 2024 & October 28, 2024

Next Scheduled Meeting:                                                         December 16, 2024

                                                                                                     Time: 7:00 p.m.

Via Zoom Programming

Council Chambers

8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue 

Richard Bolan, Construction Official/ Zoning Officer

Public Notice:

Borough of Fair Lawn Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting of 

December 16, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m. (Virtual)

PLEASE BE ADVISED that in accordance with the provisions of the Open Public Meetings Act P.L. 1975 Chapter 231, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zoning Board of the Borough of Fair Lawn will hold a Regular meeting on December 16, 2024 online via "Zoom." Members of the public who wish to participate may do so by joining online or over the phone at 7:00 p.m. as noted below. All submissions of the Applicant and Board Professionals are available on the Borough Website on the Zoning Board link(s) Anyone who wishes to submit pictures etc. for the Boards consideration must submit it to the Zoning Department to be forwarded to the Board Attorney prior to the meeting. Formal action may be taken:

Asst. Zoning Officer Ann Peck will be available during the meeting at the Borough Phone #201-794-5308 for any problems or information. All Applications and materials are and have been available at Borough Hall for inspection or production if so requested. Files can be accessed at Fair Lawn.org/Department & Services/Documents Center.

Asst. Zoning Officer Ann Peck will be available during the meeting at the Borough Phone #201-794-5308 for any problems or information. All Applications and materials are and have been available at Borough Hall for inspection or production if so requested. Files can be accessed at Fair Lawn.org/Department & Services/Documents Center.