Borough of Midland Park

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting included the formal reading of the Open Public Meetings Act and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key business involved recommending the return of unused escrow funds for several properties, including R&S Management Services, Bison Fitness LLC, Mary Holst, and U.S. Oil Corp. Additionally, the board moved to approve resolutions related to Godwin Park, LLC, and the MHF Midland Park LLC Developer's Agreement. The meeting adjourned shortly after commencing.

The meeting included updates on current sports programs, noting that the Football/Cheer playoffs have commenced and Soccer season is concluding soon. Discussions arose concerning basketball enrollment for students now attending schools in Wyckoff and gym scheduling arrangements. Facility updates indicated that fields will close the week of Thanksgiving, and Pickleball has seven active groups. A request for field usage from the Community School was noted. Upcoming events discussed were the Veterans Day observance and the Christmas Tree Lighting, where alternatives for concessions were considered. New business focused on determining a date for the youth spring track meet and planning for the Tennis Program, specifically financial resources for equipment, payment for pros, and potential collaboration with "Growing Tennis Together".

The meeting addressed several zoning certificate applications, including those for Micro Graphic Information Services, Pipe Works Mechanical Corp., La Maison Du Temps, and Lighthouse Antiques and Home Décor. A primary focus was the public hearing continuation for the minor subdivision application by Gary Bardzell for 189/193 Franklin Avenue. Discussions regarding this subdivision involved proposed changes to lot lines, driveway placement, drainage solutions, and required variances concerning lot area, lot width, setbacks, and the absence of a garage on one of the proposed lots. The Board requested revisions to the final plan documentation to confirm accurate figures and noted necessary landscaping along the new driveway location before final approval was granted subject to these conditions.