Janet Puzo

The agenda for the meeting includes a public session, new business, and site plan reviews or soil movement permit applications for property improvements including an inground pool installation, a residential dwelling addition, and a retaining wall replacement. Additionally, the commission will review a tenant application for a motor vehicle service center, address correspondence, and discuss old business items.

The Commission addressed concerns from a resident regarding invasive plant species and discussed outreach strategies for the Environmental Newsletter and high school students. The Green Fair outcomes were reviewed with suggestions for improving youth participation and donation collection. Site plan applications were evaluated, resulting in the approval of The Plant Church parking project and the rejection of the Log Hog, LLC billboard and manufacturing proposal due to environmental concerns in a residential zone. Several tenant applications for various commercial activities were approved. The Commission also discussed a potential ordinance regarding solar panel glare, upcoming plans for a Rockland Electric grant presentation, and the search for a suitable location for a Semiquincentennial tree planting project.

The Planning Board addressed several items including resolutions for the memorialization of site plan applications and a soil movement permit for Corporate Drive Associates LLC, and a courtesy review for the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute. A public hearing resulted in the approval and adoption of the 2026 Master Plan and Development Regulations Reexamination. Additionally, the Board conducted a master plan consistency review for two ordinances regarding permitted uses in the B10 Neighborhood Business District, B12 General Business District, and the IP120 Industrial Park Zone, both of which were found consistent with the master plan and subsequently adopted.

The Board of Adjustment meeting included the adoption of a resolution for Docket #26-1618. During the public hearing portion, the Board conditionally approved two 'C' variance applications: one for improvements and an addition to the dwelling at 23 Trotters Lane, and another for an addition to a dwelling on a corner lot at 49 Armour Road. Both approvals are pending memorialization by resolution within 45 days.

The Board approved a professional service bill for the Board attorney. The Board adopted a memorializing resolution for a variance application concerning improved lot coverage and accessory structure requirements at 111 Oweno Road. Furthermore, the Board conducted a public hearing and subsequent work session to approve a variance application for a garage addition at 29 State Street, ensuring compliance with side-yard setback requirements.