Yeah. >> Yeah. He's coming back. Larry. Yeah. I back. Where is it? You going to bring yours in too? You ready? Okay. Let me know when you're ready to start.
>> Go ahead. >> Ready. Okay. >> Good evening everyone. Welcome to the zoning board of adjustment for January 28th, 2026. Will everyone please stand for a salute
to the flag? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. >> Under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all.
Notice of the meeting has been satisfied in accordance with chapter 231 PL1975 by advertising in the home news Tribune, notifying the Sentinel Publishing Company and the Star Ledger and also posting on the bulletin board and filing
with the Burough 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 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 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. 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. 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 words tell the truth. Truth, the whole truth. Nothing but the truth. So help me.
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? >> 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 coming to ask for permits for my swimming pool with the grand swimming pool and actually of my situation. I got
two levels of my yard. show the picture and I know exactly you 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 if you want me to show you the pictures of 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 keyboard. >> Okay. 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 he needs to vary. So, that's what the plane in front of you 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.
>> There's three varants associated with that area. There's another one also not >> within Oh, they were shared. >> Now, will this be an exhibit? Yeah, it's got to be an exhibit.
I think so. >> We share before the world. Let me 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 shows 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. only that 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? >> You actually was decided with my wife That' be nice. >> Right. But but the area you live is it's got a 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 ft like
around 14 >> and on the right hand side I got >> like 16 or 17 but on the left hand side that's actually 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. >> 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 >> I also put >> Just want to clarify that for the board. >> But between the wall and papers, I want to do this like a plastic when it goes
with the drainage or are you going to leave the like one? I I don't decide yet. And go around like, you know, maybe some flowers, >> 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 drainage. >> 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? >> The paper is going to be like a 4 inch from the wall to the paper and I going to do the drain around or I going
to one 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 clarify
the one you're talking about on the wall on the rear of the property all three. >> I think when I do that nice to have from >> anyway, I got it ready. It's already
there. Only when I do the papers, I like to have some just in case water. This is such Yeah, but 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 uh
the drainage the plastic around or I going to leave the one ft from the wall like I said. So it's going to go through the door >> and the drainage is going to be a a
plastic pipe. >> Not like plastic pipe. It's like 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,
>> this is that is his house his his >> when you look at it when they 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? >> I take those pictures. I didn't show
that Andrew those pictures. >> You did with him making misunderstand me I don't because of my accent or something 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 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 >> dage pipe underneath I can the guy two feet and I can connect it with with my you know drench on the but I actually
got I got enough >> so basically the level where the pool's going to go is >> sure it's going to look nicer Now when the drainage when the pipe gets gets filled with water or whatever where
where does that go? >> That actually is the drainage 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 say save the the rain water for covering
the flowers before. I was thinking I'm getting >> you you were thinking of saving the drainage water to use >> Yeah. for like rain to use like you use the pump and uh actually use that water
for flowering the the garden >> separate to use the cold 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 neighbors fence or property line? >> Yes. >> About one ft. >> Okay. >> You know, depending on the
one I have to be then the wall then actually I got the flower. Okay. >> 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 because that we have instead of having zero foot setback north and south side lines, you're going to have one foot set back patio. In the
rear you can have a one foot set back patio five required. So just again I'm following J also let you know. So five foot minimums required from sides the rear for the patio closing one foot from
two sides the rear pulls required to be 10 ft from the side property line 6 ft and then the coverage maximum 45% 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. >> It be gives us that extra foot that 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 >> It looks like it is. >> That's complet
the swimming pool so I can see how it's going to look like. >> And when do you want to put this pool up? >> Yeah. >> When it gets warmer weather, I have to take out the door stuff like
that. I have you installing the you doing the digging. >> I got also friend of mine that model the thing I going to have my eye. I got few contractors. They want to take the wall.
They want to back the walls going to go to another 12 grand you know stuff like that. a little bit in my opinion more extra money doing that job I do by myself with my friends helping me 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 of the 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. Actually when you when you look at it from Genesis schools by uh fiberglass >> okay >> gravel but how to do it you have to gra
the water so the balance is is like not like in or out of thing like when you watch the movie but it's not that like looks like this This is the
pool. >> Gotcha. It's a fiberglass pool. >> Yes, sir. >> Made by that was 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 see 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. It's pleasure. 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 John? >> Yeah, we have it. both. >> 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.
Nice. >> Jacuzzi. actually looks pretty nice level >> and uh enclosed looking. 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. Has 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. >> Was Miss >> Oh, okay. Mr. Espazito.
>> Yes. Mr. Green. >> Yes, >> Mr. Bell. You were >> This was in December. >> This was December the 10th. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Okay.
Okay. >> You have the votes on that, John? >> Yeah. >> Next resolution is 2515 uh Lesto Properties, Johnson Wayne. 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.
>> 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 Grant. >> 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. Second.
>> Motion in a second. The meeting's adjourned. Oh, the car