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with the burrow clerk. Roll call. >> Mr. Green >> here. >> Mr. Kazinski >> here. >> Mr. Espazito >> here. >> Mr. Emma >> here. >> Mr. Bella >> here. >> Mr. Castle Grant >> here. >> Under old business, excuse me.
>> Continued and carried over applications. We do not have any. We're going to start this meeting first with our reorganization of appointments for the year 2026. Okay. Uh,
first office we have to fill is the one for chairman. So, can I have a nomination for chair? >> Make a motion for Ron Green as chairman. >> Okay. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Motion has been made and seconded. Any other nominations?
Okay. I uh declare the nominations closed. Roll call vote, please. >> Mr. Kazinski, >> yes. >> Mr. Espazito, yes. >> Mr. Emma, yes. Mr. Castle Grant, yes. >> Mr. Bella, >> congratulations, Mr. Chairman. >> Thank you.
>> Thank you for everyone's vote. Our next is the vice chairman of the zoning board. I make a motion to make Tom Kajjinski the vice chairman. Second. >> I have a motion and a second.
Is there any other nominations for vice chairman? >> Hearing none. >> Roll call. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Espazito. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma? >> Yes. >> Mr. Castle Grant? >> Yes.
>> Mr. Bella? >> Yes. >> Okay. Thank you everyone. Our next appointment is for zoning board attorney. I'm going to make a nomination for Mr. Al Fischer
for the appointment for the year of 2026. >> Second the motion. >> I have a motion and a second for Mr. Al Fischer to be our zoning board attorney for the year 2026. Roll call.
>> Mr. Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yes. >> Mr. Espazito. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma. >> Yes. >> Mr. Castle Grant. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bella. >> Yes. >> Congratulations, Mr. Fischer. >> Thank you all again.
>> The next appointment is the zoning board burrow engineer. I nominate Mr. J. Cornell. I have a motion and a second. for Mr. J. Cornell as our burrow engineer. Do I have any other
nominations for this position? >> Hearing none. Roll call vote. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski? >> Yes. >> Mr. Espazito? Yes. >> Mr. Emma? Yes. >> Mr. Castle Grant? Yes. >> Mr. Bella? >> Yes.
>> Thank you, board members. Our next nomination is our zone zoning board planner. I nominate Mr. Michael Fowler for that position. >> Second.
>> I have a motion and a second. Nominate Mr. Michael Fowler as our zoning board planner. Roll call. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski. Yes. >> Mr. Espazito. Mr. Emma. Yes. Mr. Castle
Grant. Mr. Bella. >> Thank you. Everyone, >> our last appointment for the year 2026 is our recording secretary for the zoning board, Joan Kimble. >> I need a second. >> Sorry.
>> I have a motion and a second. Are there any other nominations? Motion. Five. Oh, >> hearing none. Roll call. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yes.
>> Mr. Espazito. Mr. Emma. Yes. >> Mr. Castle Grant. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bella. >> Thank you guys. >> As of this time, our reorganization is closed and all the appointments for 2026
have been completed. Our first application is 2602 80 Buchanan Avenue. Sir, could you come up please? Raise your right hand. You swear to tell the truth. Truth, the whole truth.
Nothing but the truth. So, help me. >> All right. You're under. >> Sir, if you don't mind, I I can never pronounce your last your first and last name. Can I call you Mr. Z? by code. >> Okay. Very good. Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Would you tell the board exactly what you want to do at your residence at on Buchanan Avenue? >> I to ask for permits for my swimming pool in the ground swimming pool and
actually my situation. I got two levels of my yard. I can show the picture better and And I know exactly we have to get like 10 ft from from the neighbors.
But to get that 10 ft of one side, I have to actually remove the staircase. My second level to put this you want me to show you the pictures of
it so you can see better what I'm talking about. You have the pictures here? >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Hey, Mr. Chairman, while he's uh getting the pictures, I see two different sketches. Which one
are we doing? One came with the packet. Yeah. One the one was given overnight. All right. on the keyboard. >> Thank you, >> Mr. Chairman. The one that was in your packet showed conforming 10 foot
sideyard setback. The applicant's looking for a six foot setback, which is why it needs to vary. So, that's what the plan in front of me show. >> And all the other dimensions are the same. >> Okay. So it's just the one variance.
>> There's multiple variances mainly to do with the perimeter. He's got some concrete decking around that's extending to the property line. >> Sure. >> There's three varants associated with that area. There's another one also not
>> within Oh, they're shar. >> Yeah, they're >> now will this be an exhibit? >> Yeah, it's got to be an exhibit. I think so. >> We share I
see on this picture here, are you saying that the the uh concrete is already there? That's the wall with the cinder blocks. >> Yes. >> With the cinder blocks, >> the the wall and the cinder blocks are already there.
>> Yeah. >> So, it's the pool you want to put in the center. Correct. >> Actually, the spot what I when I looked at it, that's what I want to put the the spring on that location. You have another picture actually showed you
this one. Yeah, that's >> this one. Okay. >> Oh, here. Look. >> What are all the variances that we're looking at? >> So, that that that there picture >> show the thing how the pool is going to look like. >> Okay. But everything else is up there.
The fence. >> Yeah. Yeah. Everything is there. >> Everything is there. the steps >> only got the space for the swimming pool. So I wouldn't put it on that spot. I just give you the measurements and how it's going to look like >> these these steps
>> and these bricks that's all there already. So like your your backyard is like has two levels to it. >> Yes. >> Okay. So you live in an area that's hilly, >> right? Right. That would actually go
this side with my wife. That would be nice to have this, >> right? But but the area you live is it's got quite a bit of hill to it. Yeah. Okay. >> Majority of houses there are houses. >> Do you have a copy of this?
>> Okay. on on this copy that was um the permit of denial from zoning officer Andy Chansky. On number two, uh you have a proposal of the inground
pool with the surrounding patio apron encroaches the sideyard five minimum and you're having zero proposed. So you're up against the neighbor's yard, correct? >> The left hand side when you look at it
also I put like six feet from the neighbor on the left hand side. Back to back I got more than 10 10 ft like around 14 >> and on the right hand side I got >> like 16 or 17t
but on the left hand side that's should be Mr. Chairman, I I I think the question is not where the pool's located. I think the question is the patio you're going to build around the pool. How far does that is that go all the way to the wall on all three sides? >> When you look at it on the picture, I
going to be all around the pool. It's going to be blue stone fl >> if if you're looking on the left side, you have six foot from the pool to the property. Is that what's going to be in that six foot? Is that all going to be your
>> I also put >> just want to clarify that for the board. >> But between the wall and favors I wanted like a plastic when it goes to the drainage or I going to leave the like one. I I don't decide one and go around
like you know maybe some flower. But I think the board is concerned with having the pavers go all the way to the property line on all three sides. So that's what you're showing. It's going to go from your pool all the way to the wall on all three sides. >> Yes. But also I going to have the spot
between the wall and the papers. Going to have the range. >> And what is that distance? Is that three feet? >> No. From from the wall to the pool from the wall to your pa. What's that distance?
to the paper is going to be like a guess 4 in from the wall to the paper and I going to do the train to run or I going to one ft from the wall to the paper. >> So you're proposing one foot the report
for Mr. Mashensky says zero. The applicant is saying he wants to put one. So that's items two, three, and four. Just the one you're talking about on the wall on the rear of the property or all three sides.
I think we're not going to do that. Nice to have from anyway. I got the drainage already there. Only when I do the flavors, I like to have something just in case they >> Yeah, what's there's 12 inches of stone.
Can you explain Can you explain to the board how you're going to do this drainage? Is that going to be what what how are you going to do that? Is that a pipe? >> I already got on the side. I already got the drainage next to the cinder box.
So I just when I go with the the drainage the plastic around or I going to leave the one ft from the wall like I said. So they're going to go through the
>> and the drainage is going to be a a plastic pipe. >> Not like plastic pipe. It's like a decorative like a bar or something like that. Like >> see what I'm concerned about is the
drainage going onto the the neighbor's property. It's not going to happen. >> The walls actually when you look at it the walls are bigger than his his yard is a little bigger than mine. >> How the wall you know
>> is his that is his house his his >> when you look at it when I take a picture that wall is a sidewall the right side wall is like a look look actually my black. >> So his his yard is higher. He's higher.
>> He's higher. >> Yeah. So, it can't the water can't go that way. >> That's why the wall is there. It's a retaining wall. >> When you put your application in, did the zoning officer who who checked this
out? Did he did he see these pictures with this wall and and the property of your neighbor being higher than yours? Did he see that? be honest with you. I take those pictures. I didn't show
that I drew those pictures. If they play with it, maybe you misunderstand me because of my accent, but I try to explain my best. But with pictures is better when I explain >> and he did not see the pictures. He
didn't see the pictures that >> as I talked to him earlier this week and and he explained to me, you know, that he his his question was the drainage problem that the the runoff on the neighbors properties. Now, apparently he
didn't know what you're presenting tonight. >> Pipe on the knee. I can take it out two feet and I can connect it with with my you know range on the top but I actually got I got
>> so basically the level where the pool's going to go is >> sure that it's going to look nice. >> Now when the drainage when the pipe gets gets filled with water or whatever where where does that go?
>> That actually is the finish from the rain. >> Where does it go? You go out to the street. >> Yeah. As a separate separate separate pipe going to also my to my
basement is a sap then goes to the outside. >> I see >> everything is like connected. I was thinking to actually save say save the the rain water for covering
the flowers that was before I was thinking >> you you were thinking of saving the drainage water to use >> yeah for like rain to use like you use the pump and actually use that water for
flowering the the garden. >> Rain separate water. >> If you take a look at two, three, and four, it's one foot.
It's already there. >> See, Andy didn't have that. On the side of your property in the backyard, you have a wall. >> Is there a spa space between that wall and and your neighbor's fence or property line? >> Yes. >> About ft.
>> Okay. You know the actually like one I have to be then the wall then actually I got the flower >> that the fence and the wall are in your property.
>> Yes. >> You okay with this Jay? >> Mr. Fowler, are you okay with this? >> Yes. Just >> the way he's presenting it. >> Yes. So to make it clear, it seems Jake because we have instead of having zero
foot setback on south side up in line, you're going to have one foot set back patio in the rear. You're going to have a one foot set back patio five required. So just again I'm
following J also in a different way let you know. So five foot minimums required from the sides the rear for the patio closing one foot from two sides the rear pools required to be 10 ft from the side property lineos
6 ft and then the cover maximum 45% of 58% >> on on number five uh the proposal 45 is max and and the 58 is proposed.
That'll that'll drop it a little bit. Correct. >> If he gives us that extra foot then because we didn't figure out before it might be a little bit lower. >> Probably be about 53. >> Take your word for it. >> Okay. Any other questions from the board in
reference this application? I just have one question just to clear it up. So, the patio is between your neighbor and your yard. There's a wall between them and your patio all around. So,
>> neighbor. >> Yeah. So, your neighbor's not going to see that patio because of the wall. It's And it's a retaining wall. >> But it's a retaining wall. >> My yard because he's higher than me, >> right? It's a retaining wall. Okay. All right.
And this is up already. That's >> like >> that's completed. >> I just throw the swimming pool so I can see how it's going to look like. >> And when do you want to put this pool up? >> When it gets warmer weather
out the door, stuff like that. I have >> you installing the you doing the digging. >> I got also friend of mine that had a model of the thing I going to have my eye. I got a few contractors. They want
to take the wall. They want to back the walls. They're going to go to another 12 grand, you know, stuff like that. I don't think my opinion more extra money doing that job I do by myself with my friends helping out
>> and this is going to be in the ground pool. Yeah, it's going to be in the ground because actually it's going to be in the ground, but at the second level over there when you look at the >> Well, you you are you going to put a like an oval pool down in the in, you
know, sub sub uh floor like or you digging out and putting concrete? It's going to be a built-in built-in pool. >> It's actually when you when you look at it from Genesis pools by uh hibern glass. >> Okay. >> Okay. But how to do it? You have to put the
gravel around the water. So the balance is is like not like in or out. But thing is like when you watch the movie, but it's not
that like looks like Gotcha. And it's a fiberglass pool. Yes, >> made by Genesis. >> That was the deal. I thought he was going to do an an oval an above ground pool in the ground, which people do. >> I thought it would be a concrete pool
and it's not >> people from the street walking. All right. Before we go any further, I'm going to open this to the public. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak in reference to this application?
Anyone from the public? Hearing none, I'm going to close the public portion. Mr. Mr. Cornell, are you satisfied with this situation? I think Mr. chairman clarified the concerns that the board has. >> Mr. Fowler.
>> Yes, Mr. Chairman. >> And his owning officer when when you went to him did not see these pictures. Correct. He did not know about the he did not see the pictures. Pleasure of the board. Make a motion to
approve. Second. >> I have a motion and a second to approve this application. Roll call. >> Mr. Green? >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski? >> Yes. >> Mr. Espazito? >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma? >> Yes.
>> Mr. Castle Grant? >> Yes. >> Mr. Bella? >> Okay. Your application has been approved. At our next meeting next month, we will moralize this and you can proceed at
that point and the zoning board will get in touch with you. The zoning office will get in touch with you on the permits. Okay. >> Thank you. >> Any pictures back? The board is going to keep one copy of those pictures. We'll give all the rest
of them back to you, but we'll keep one copy. >> You have the copy or >> Yeah, we have it. Yeah, J just want who has a Joan because she wants to make sure that they're all in there. You want to check that that's complete.
It's a mess. It's giving up. actually looks pretty nice. >> And uh enclosed looking pretty nice. Okay, the next part of uh our agenda
here is uh public comments on any issues relating to present or pending applications or litigation. Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak in reference hearing? None. I'm going to close the public portions part
resolutions. First resolution that we have is 2514. The applicant is the Epic Church. As everyone had the opportunity to review and read the
resolutions on the Epic Church, the Solar Landscaping LLC. >> Yes. >> What is the pleasure of the board concerning this resolution? I have a motion and a second to approve
this application. Roll call. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma. >> Mick. I was >> Oh, okay. Mr. Espazito.
>> Yes. Mr. Green. >> Yes, >> Mr. Bell. You >> This was in December. >> This was December the 10th. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Okay.
Okay. >> You have the votes on that, John. >> Yeah. >> The next resolution is 2515 uh Lesto Properties, Johnson Lane. I move the resolution be approved as written.
>> I have a motion in a second. >> Have to vote. >> I have a limited number of members. >> Roll call. Roll call on a limited members from tonight. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yes. >> And Mr. M. >> Yes.
>> And that's the case where the planning board members had to be here and they're not here tonight. You only need one, but a majority of the people who were here voted in favor. You have two of
>> Mr. Cooper couldn't be here. >> So, so that that resolution is completed. >> Okay. The third one is 2523 26 Adam Boulevard. Has everyone had the
opportunity to look over that resolution? >> Yes. >> What's the pleasure of the board concerning this application? >> Second. Motion and a second to approve this application. Roll call.
>> Mr. Kazinski. >> Yeah. Mr. Emma. No. Yeah. Mr. Espazito. >> Yes. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Castle Graham. >> Yes.
>> This application everyone is here except uh December. >> Yes. Everyone was here >> the same same cat from the previous >> or from the landscape.
>> That's my fault. Okay, Mr. Bella, >> you were not. >> No. >> Okay, you were okay. I called you. Okay. All right. So, we're good. Okay. The regular minutes
from the meeting of December the 10th. Has everyone had the opportunity to read that? >> Yes. >> What's the pleasure of the board concerning the minutes of December the 10th, 2025? >> Second.
Motion in a second to approve the minutes of December the 10th, 2025. Roll call. >> Mr. Green. >> Yes. >> Mr. Kazinski. >> Mr. Espazito. >> Yes. >> Mr. Emma.
>> Yes. >> Mr. Castle Grant. >> Yes. >> Mr. Bella. >> Okay. Okay, the minutes have been approved. Is there anything else that the board wishes to discuss before we adjourn? >> Congratulations.
>> Yeah, you >> I thank you for your vote. >> Another exciting year >> and I'm sure we'll have a very good year of 2026. Make a motion to adjourn this meeting. Second.
>> Motion in a second. The meeting's adjourned. Oh, my car is still