Summit public meetings in 2022

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan with a D1 variance for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for two other properties and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Public hearing for STMB Properties: major site plan with D1 variance for 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue
• Resolution for memorialization: 31 Woodland Avenue (The Vectors, Wardens, and Vestrymen of Calvary Church)
• Resolution for memorialization: 63 Woodland Avenue (Melissa Spurr)

The Board approved a major site plan and D-variance for a housing development at 557-565 Morris Avenue subject to 14 conditions. The Board also memorialized resolutions for two Woodland Avenue properties and amended attorney fees.

• Approved variances for 52 housing units at 557-565 Morris Avenue (5-2)
• Memorialized resolution for 31 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 63 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved resolution for amended Board Attorney Fees (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (Unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted 2021 Annual Report (7-0)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application with a bulk variance for properties at 19, 23, and 27 Edgemont Avenue, submitted by Liam and Suzanna Carr. The board will also approve minutes from the November 28 meeting and review proposed 2023 meeting dates. No resolutions for memorialization are listed.

• Public hearing: minor subdivision with bulk variance, 19-27 Edgemont Avenue (PB-22-263)
• Applicants: Liam and Suzanna Carr
• Minutes for approval: November 28, 2022
• Review of proposed 2023 meeting calendar

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for 19, 23, and 27 Edgemont Avenue to adjust shared lot lines and separate driveways. The board also held an executive session to discuss RFQ candidates for professional positions.

• Approved minor subdivision and 'C' variance for bulk at 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on December 20, 2022. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided for review. No specific action items are listed in the text provided.

The Council approved a new ordinance allowing parklets in the downtown area and extended contracts with Lyft and Uber for the Dynamic Ridesharing Program. Several professional service agreements for engineering and planning were authorized, and a $3.79M note for water bank financing was approved.

• Adopted ordinance adding Section 4-21 to allow parklets (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved one-year contract extensions for Lyft and Uber ridesharing program, not to exceed $120,000 per year (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $3.79M note for New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program (Unanimous)
• Authorized 2023 engineering services for Boswell Engineering (up to $200,000) and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. (up to $200,000)
• Authorized 2023 engineering services for Colliers Engineering and Design (up to $100,000) and Dynamic Traffic LLC (up to $100,000)
• Authorized 2023 consultant planning services for Burgis Associates (up to $65,000)
• Approved $135,000 for 2023 Tax Appeal Counsel
• Approved $101,796 for 2023 IT Support shared service agreement with Borough of Madison

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve November minutes, plan the Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss a Tiny Forest reforestation project, receive updates from RAC and GreenFaith, and discuss a Community Energy Plan Grant. The agenda is mostly routine planning and updates, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up planning
• Tiny Forest reforestation discussion
• RAC and GreenFaith updates
• Community Energy Plan Grant discussion

The commission approved the November meeting minutes and coordinated the annual Earth Day Clean-Up for April 22, 2023. Members discussed updates on the food waste composting pilot, the Park Line pedestrian bridge, and upcoming grant applications.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Scheduled annual Earth Day Clean-Up for Saturday, April 22, 2023

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four advisory applications for variances and subdivisions, all of which received no objections or exceptions. The commission will also receive updates from liaisons, discuss a new ordinance submitted to City Council, and present HPC Awards at a Council meeting.

• 29 Plymouth: C variances for patio, driveway, fence, shed, storm water system; D variance for FAR
• 19, 23, 27 Edgemont: Minor subdivision with C variances
• 58 Hobart Ave: C variance for bulk and D variance for FAR
• 22 Crescent Ave: C variance for bulk
• New HPC Ordinance submitted to City Council on Dec. 13, 2022

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023 capital budget. The agenda contains only this single item, with no additional details provided in the text.

• 2023 Capital Budget Workshop

The Common Council conducted a workshop to review 2023 capital budget requests and timelines. Department heads presented proposed expenditures for fire, police, community programs, and community services. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Common Council

This is the agenda packet for the December 6, 2022 Common Council meeting. The provided text contains only the meeting time and document links, with no specific agenda items listed. The meeting appears to be a regular session, but the substantive items are not detailed in this excerpt.

The Common Council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including funding for school improvements and a public library generator. They also approved multiple parking time limit changes downtown and introduced a new ordinance regarding 'parklets.'

• Approved $37,429,555 for school improvements via bonds or notes (Unanimous)
• Approved $464,829.80 for Summit Free Public Library improvements/generator (Unanimous)
• Approved adding employee-only parking on Broad Street (Unanimous)
• Approved changing Union Place north side parking from 90-min to 30-min (Unanimous)
• Approved changing various downtown meters from 90-min to 15-min express (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to add 'parklets' to city code (Unanimous)
• Approved $194,956.00 purchase of a dump truck (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Municipal, Sewer, Parking and School Debt Service Payments (Unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for several variance applications involving lot coverage, steep slopes, and garage expansions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization at specific addresses and approve the November 21, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Republic Homes, LLC: second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue
• Karen and Michael Borofsky: lot coverage and steep slope variance at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue
• George and Trish Murphy: steep slope variance at 113 Hobart Avenue
• Lori and David Shulman: garage modification/expansion and FAR variance at 58 Beverly Road
• Memorialization resolutions for 6 Essex Road, 18 Pine Ridge Drive, and 79-105 New England Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four applications for variances related to home additions, lot coverage, steep slopes, and garage expansions. The Board also memorialized three resolutions and approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022, meeting.

• Approved C-variance for second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Approved C-variance for lot coverage and steep slope at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue (7-0)
• Approved C-variance for steep slope at 113 Hobart (7-0)
• Approved C-variance for garage expansion and D-variance for FAR at 58 Beverly Road (6-0, 1 recused)
• Memorialized resolution for 6 Essex Road (4-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 18 Pine Ridge Drive (4-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 79-105 New England Avenue (4-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the 2023 Health Services Contract budget and November bills. Members also established the 2023 meeting schedule and discussed a potential ordinance for repeat food inspection offenders.

• Approved 2023 Health Services Budget of $233,366.00 (6-0)
• Approved November 2022 bill list totaling $9,950.74 (6-0)
• Approved September 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set 2023 meeting dates for January 23, May 22, September 25, and November 27

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board is meeting to handle routine business: memorializing a prior decision on 57 Deforest Avenue, withdrawing an application for 77 Broad Street, and approving the October 24, 2022 minutes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss RFQ responses and committee representatives. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Resolution for memorialization: 57 Deforest Avenue
• Resolution for withdrawal: 77 Broad Street
• Minutes for approval: October 24, 2022
• Executive session: RFQ responses and committee representatives

The Planning Board approved a final major site plan for a change of use and parking variance at 57 Deforest Avenue. The Board also approved the withdrawal of a minor subdivision application for 77 Broad Street.

• Approved final major site plan for change of use with parking variance at 57 Deforest Avenue (8-0-1)
• Approved resolution for withdrawal of minor subdivision application at 77 Broad Street (7-0-1)
• Approved October 24, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve October minutes and discuss several environmental initiatives, including Earth Day Clean-Up planning, a Tiny Forest reforestation project, updates from RAC and GreenFaith, and a Community Energy Plan Grant. The meeting is held via videoconference.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up planning
• Tiny Forest reforestation project
• RAC and GreenFaith updates
• Community Energy Plan Grant

The commission approved the October meeting minutes and reported receiving a Silver certification from Sustainable Jersey. Members provided updates on the 'Tiny Forest' reforestation, the food composting pilot program, and the Park Line pedestrian bridge.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Council approved annual Earth Day Clean-Up for April 22, 2023

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a use variance for commercial services at 31 Woodland Avenue, a variance for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue, and a minor subdivision with a variance at 90 Ashwood Avenue. The board will also discuss RFQ responses, the annual report, and the 2023 calendar in executive session.

• 31 Woodland Avenue: (D) use variance to lease space for commercial services and (C) variance for off-street parking deviation
• 63 Woodland Avenue: (C) variance for lot and building coverage for a deck
• 90 Ashwood Avenue: Minor subdivision with D variance for FAR
• Executive session to discuss RFQ responses, annual report, and 2023 calendar

The Board approved variance requests for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue and commercial leasing at 31 Woodland Avenue. An application for 90 Ashwood Avenue was carried without notice. The Board also approved minutes from November 7, 2022.

• Approved C-variance for lot and building coverage for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
• Approved D-use variance for commercial leasing and C-bulk variance for parking at 31 Woodland Avenue (6-0)
• Carried application for minor subdivision and D-variance at 90 Ashwood Avenue without notice (Voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (Voice vote, all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several variance applications, including a proposal at 90 Ashwood Avenue that would allow two-family dwellings and other variances. The Commission strongly advises the Board of Adjustment to require preservation of the historic 1915 Tudor Revival home on the property. Other advisory reviews include patio construction, a rear yard setback, and various variances for steep slopes, lot coverage, and additions.

• 63 Woodland – C variance for lot and building coverage to construct patio (no comment)
• 6 Essex Road – C variance for rear yard setback (no comment, work completed)
• 90 Ashwood Avenue – D1 use variance, D4 FAR variance, C variance; HPC urges preservation of 1915 Tudor Revival home
• 113 Hobart Avenue – C variance for steep slope
• 266 Oak Ridge Avenue – C variance for lot coverage and steep slope

The Historic Preservation Commission provided advisory reviews for seven variance applications, expressing concern over the redevelopment of a Tudor Revival home at 90 Ashwood Avenue. The commission took no exception to six other residential variance requests. Members also discussed the 'Imagining the Possibilities for BSW' proposal.

• Advised Board of Adjustment to require the preservation of the 1915 Tudor Revival home at 90 Ashwood Avenue
• Took no exception to C variance for patio at 63 Woodland
• Took no exception to C variance for rear yard setback at 6 Essex Road
• Took no exception to C variance for steep slope at 113 Hobart Avenue
• Took no exception to C variance for lot coverage and steep slope at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue
• Took no exception to C and D variances for garage and FAR at 58 Beverly Road
• Took no exception to C variances for second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is holding a regular meeting on November 14, 2022. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided for public review, but the agenda text itself contains no specific items, indicating this is a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending police promotional and qualification codes. The Council also introduced several ordinances for future consideration, including $37.4M in school bonds and $464,829 for library improvements. A presentation was held regarding the city's affordable housing obligations.

• Adopted ordinance 22-3267 amending police promotional and qualification codes (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance 22-3271 for $37,429,555 in school bonds (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance 22-3272 for $464,829.80 for library improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,849,545 for Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $405,137 for Library Generator Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $249,921.22 for a sewer camera truck (Unanimous)
• Approved $60,043 in additional fees for Broad Street West redevelopment planning (Unanimous)
• Approved appointment of new police officer and confirmation of Police Lieutenant (Unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a major site plan for a clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue, and will also consider resolutions and minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing for variance at 6 Essex Road (carried from 10/3/22)
• Public hearing for variance for deck at 18 Pine Ridge Drive
• Public hearing for variance for FAR and addition at 23 Plymouth Road
• Public hearing for major site plan with variance to construct clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization for 226 Hobart Avenue and 72 Fernwood Road

The Board approved three variance applications for residential and commercial projects, including a clubhouse at New England Avenue. One residential application was carried to a future date, and three resolutions were memorialized.

• Approved C-variance for rear-yard set-back at 6 Essex (7-0)
• Approved building coverage variance for deck at 18 Pine Ridge Drive (7-0)
• Approved major site plan and FAR variance for clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue (7-0)
• Carried application for 29 Plymouth Road to January 4, 2023 (Voice vote)
• Memorialized resolution for 226 Hobart Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 72 Fernwood Road (7-0)
• Memorialized resolution for extension at 105 & 109 Rotary Drive (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (Voice vote)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance amending tow operator storage requirements, and will consider resolutions authorizing budget transfers, a municipal auditor contract, and several capital project contracts. The meeting also includes a closed session for collective bargaining, property acquisition, litigation, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 24-3326 amending minimum storage requirements for tow operators (public hearing and final vote)
• Authorize 2025 municipal auditor contract with Wielkotz & Company LLC, not to exceed $76,000
• Award bid for 2025-2026 snow and ice removal services for parking lots and decks
• Authorize negotiated contract for paddle tennis court improvement project, $174,929
• Authorize transfer of appropriations for operating budget (roll call vote)

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on November 1, 2022. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are listed, but no specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda packet (11-01-22 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)
• Meeting agenda only (11-01-22 AGENDA ONLY.PDF)

The Common Council unanimously adopted a bond ordinance to appropriate $2 million for the local share of a flood mitigation facilities project. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend police department promotional and qualification codes. No decision was made regarding the permanent closure of Maple Street, with a consultant presentation scheduled for December.

• Adopted $2M bond ordinance for flood mitigation project (Unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending police department promotional and qualification codes (Unanimous)
• Approved NJ DCA Best Practice Inventory Program and budget transfer (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of improvement authorization funds for capital accounts (Unanimous)
• Declared vacancies for Part-Time Property Maintenance Inspector and DPW Recreation/Parks/Shade Tree Unit (Unanimous)
• Granted liquor license transfer from Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern, Inc. to Temple Hill Associates, LLC (Unanimous)
• Authorized $48,776.77 in change orders for Fire Headquarters Project (Unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment to Board of Health (Unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a minor site plan to change a Deforest Avenue property from residential to mixed residential/office use, and a minor subdivision on Broad Street. No resolutions for memorialization are listed, and the board will also approve minutes from its September 27 meeting.

• Public hearing: PB-22-262 – Minor site plan, change of use from solely residential to mixed residential/office, 57 Deforest, Block 1903 Lot 13
• Public hearing: PB-21-258 – Minor subdivision, 77 Broad Street, Block 3604 Lot 8
• Minutes for approval: September 27, 2022

The Board approved a site plan and parking variances for a home-based office at 57 Deforest Avenue. An application for a minor subdivision at 77 Broad Street was carried to a future meeting for further work.

• Approved minor site plan and parking variances for 57 Deforest Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved design waiver for depressed curb at 57 Deforest Avenue (unanimous)
• Carried 77 Broad Street minor subdivision application to December 21 (unanimous)
• Approved September 27, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment. They will swear in Rick Bell, approve minutes from July 25, and consider two resolutions for memorialization: a minor subdivision with variances at 2 High Street and a minor site plan with parking variances at 115 Summit Avenue.

• Oath of office for Rick Bell
• Resolution: Vassa Real Estate, LLC – minor subdivision with variances for min lot width & lot avg at 2 High Street (PB-21-259)
• Resolution: Everfast Inc. (d/b/a Calico) – minor site plan with parking variances at 115 Summit Avenue (PB-22-261)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission will hold advisory reviews on four properties, including a mixed-use conversion at 57 Deforest Avenue and a new clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue. They will also discuss liaison updates, the 2022 HPC Awards, and possibly changing November and December meeting dates to Thursdays.

• 57 Deforest Avenue – minor site plan for mixed residential/office use
• 77 Broad Street – minor subdivision
• 18 Pine Ridge – C variance for building coverage to replace stone patio with 20-inch decking
• 79-105 New England Avenue – D variance site plan for bulk, building coverage, and parking relief for new clubhouse
• Discussion of changing November and December meeting dates to Thursdays

The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved the 2022 HPC Awards and moved upcoming meetings to November 17 and December 15. The commission reviewed four advisory applications: it took no exception to a mixed-use conversion at 57 Deforest Avenue, a variance for a patio at 18 Pine Ridge, and a clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue; it deferred comment on a subdivision at 77 Broad Street pending further drawings. Liaison updates included news on the Broad Street West redevelopment process and a new councilmember.

• Approved minutes from September 29, 2022
• Approved 2022 HPC Awards (moved by Tom Conway, seconded by Mary Malloy)
• Moved November and December meetings to Thursday the 17th and December 15th
• No exception to minor subdivision at 77 Broad Street (deferred pending drawings)
• No exception to variance for 18 Pine Ridge (not visible from public right of way)
• No exception to clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue (compatible with existing complex)
• No exception to mixed-use conversion at 57 Deforest Avenue (high exterior integrity)

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on October 18, 2022. The agenda lists the meeting and provides links to the agenda-only PDF and the full agenda packet. No specific items are detailed in the text provided.

The Common Council introduced a $2 million bond ordinance to fund Summit's share of Phase I of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties flood mitigation project. The council also approved a consent agenda including a two-year contract extension for walk-in hardware supplies, a procurement card program, and payment of bills totaling $2,336,553.24. Public comments focused on affordable housing obligations and the Broad Street West redevelopment plan, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Introduced $2M bond ordinance for flood mitigation project (unanimous)
• Approved two-year contract extension for walk-in hardware supplies up to $60,000/year
• Established procurement card program and policy
• Authorized removal of property from tax sale for Mt. Olive Temple at 217 Morris Ave
• Accepted donation for Village Green bench dedication
• Extended sick leave with pay for a Department of Community Services employee
• Declared vacancy for a police officer position
• Approved consent agenda including banner display, escrow refunds, and $2,336,553.24 in bills

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve September minutes and discuss several environmental initiatives, including Earth Day Clean-Up planning, a Tiny Forest reforestation project, updates from RAC and GreenFaith, and a Community Energy Plan Grant. The meeting is held via videoconference.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up planning
• Tiny Forest reforestation project discussion
• RAC and GreenFaith updates
• Community Energy Plan Grant discussion

The Environmental Commission reported that Summit received Silver Sustainable Jersey certification with 580 points across 46 actions in 14 categories. The commission also approved the September meeting minutes and discussed plans for the Earth Day Clean-Up on April 22, 2023, with April 23 as the rain date, pending Council approval on November 1.

• Approved September 2022 meeting minutes
• Awarded Silver Sustainable Jersey certification with 580 points (46 actions, 14 categories)
• Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for April 22, 2023 (rain date April 23), pending Council approval
• Planned Tiny Forest winterizing workdays for Oct. 29 and Nov. 19, 9-11 am
• Reported food composting pilot program totals: June 1,327 lbs; July 3,064 lbs; August 2,694 lbs; September 2,165 lbs
• Tabled reusable takeout container program due to provider issues
• Scheduled Park Line bridge installation for October 22
• Announced extra Summit Free Market on Oct. 27, 1:30-3:30 pm

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan with a use variance for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue, carried from July. The board will also vote on resolutions for four prior applications and approve minutes from October 3.

• STMB Properties: major site plan with (d1) use variance for 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue (Block 404, Lots 5-9)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 23 Whittredge Road, 206 Oak Ridge Avenue, 25 Sherman Avenue, 115 Butler Parkway
• Executive session to discuss 2023 RFQs

The Zoning Board of Adjustment carried the application for 557-565 Morris Avenue (ZB-21-2090) to December 22, 2022, with notice. The motion passed 5-1, with Ayman Maleh voting no. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Carried application ZB-21-2090 for 557-565 Morris Avenue to December 22, 2022 (5-1)

Common Council

This agenda contains only the meeting packet and agenda-only documents for the October 6, 2022 Common Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda packet document posted
• Agenda-only document posted

The Common Council appointed a new Councilmember-at-Large and transferred committee assignments. They also unanimously adopted an ordinance codifying the Police Department's table of organization. The council approved several resolutions, including appointing members to the Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee and authorizing a $60,894.17 equipment purchase. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Appointed new Councilmember-at-Large and transferred committee assignments (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance codifying Police Department table of organization (unanimous)
• Appointed Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee members (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,894.17 equipment purchase via TIPS cooperative (unanimous)
• Appointed new police officer (unanimous)
• Authorized ALPR grant application and agreement (unanimous)
• Rejected bids and authorized new bid advertisement for Michigan Avenue Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,461,925.78 in bills and payroll (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions, decks, and setbacks. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for three properties.

• 6 Essex: Rear yard set-back variance
• 226 Hobart Avenue: Variances for a second story addition
• 72 Fernwood Road: Building and lot coverage variances for a first story addition and patio
• 63 Woodland Avenue: Lot coverage variance for a deck
• Resolutions for memorialization for 183 Ashland Road, 2 Woodmere Drive, and 69 Pine Grove Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment met on October 3, 2022, and carried two applications to future meetings: ZB-22-2148 (6 Essex) to November 7, 2022, and ZB-22-2150 (63 Woodland Avenue) to November 21, 2022. The Board also heard applications for 226 Hobart Avenue and 72 Fernwood Road, and memorialized resolutions for 183 Ashland, 2 Woodmere, and 69 Pine Grove, as well as minutes from August 1 and September 7, 2022. No final approvals or denials were issued.

• Carried ZB-22-2148 (6 Essex, Charles and Jennifer Salzman) to November 7, 2022 — motion by Claire Toth, seconded by Thomas Ucko, all in favor.
• Carried ZB-22-2150 (63 Woodland Avenue, Melissa Spurr) to November 21, 2022 — motion by Scott Loikits, seconded by Diana Sajer, all in favor.
• Heard application ZB-22-2147 (226 Hobart Avenue, David Gilman and Jaime Levine).
• Heard application ZB-22-2149 (72 Fernwood Road, Christopher and Julia Bartlett).
• Memorialized resolutions for 183 Ashland, 2 Woodmere, and 69 Pine Grove.
• Memorialized minutes from August 1, 2022 and September 7, 2022.

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold its regular meeting, including a roll call, oath of office for a new member, approval of prior minutes, and votes on two resolutions for memorialization. The board will consider a minor subdivision with variances at 2 High Street and a minor site plan with parking variances at 115 Summit Avenue. Public comments are welcome after each site presentation.

• Resolution for Vassa Real Estate, LLC: minor subdivision with variances for min lot width & lot avg at 2 High Street (Block 2802, Lot 15)
• Resolution for Everfast Inc. (d/b/a Calico): minor site plan with parking variances at 115 Summit Avenue (Block 2608, Lot 15)
• Oath of office for Rick Bell
• Approval of July 25, 2022 minutes

The Summit Planning Board approved two applications: a minor subdivision for Vassa Real Estate at 2 High Street, and a minor site plan with a parking variance for Everfast Inc. (d/b/a Calico) at 115 Summit Avenue. Both were approved unanimously. The board also approved minutes from July 25, 2022, as amended.

• Approved (with amendments) minor subdivision application PB-21-259 for Vassa Real Estate at 2 High Street.
• Approved minor site plan with (c) variance for parking application PB-22-261 for Everfast Inc. (d/b/a Calico) at 115 Summit Avenue.
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022, as amended.

Board of Health

The Board of Health reviewed failed inspections at Batavia Café (356 Springfield Ave.) and decided not to impose sanctions because the owner resolved all issues and passed a subsequent inspection. The board also approved the September 2022 bill list totaling $22,288.19 and the minutes from May 23, 2022. Health Officer Megan Avallone reported low COVID activity, an anticipated bad flu season, and ongoing monitoring of monkeypox and polio.

• Declined to impose sanctions on Batavia Café after owner corrected violations and passed inspection
• Approved September 2022 bill list totaling $22,288.19 (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022 (4-0)

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on September 20, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting and the agenda packet document; no specific action items, ordinances, or resolutions are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda for September 20, 2022
• Agenda packet document referenced

The Common Council unanimously approved a $1,849,545 emergency appropriation for Summit's share of Phase I of the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties flood mitigation project. Council also introduced an ordinance to codify the Police Department table of organization, and approved resolutions authorizing $139,864 for a new fire station alerting system and $243,370 for police body-worn cameras. The meeting included extensive public comment on the Broad Street West redevelopment project, with Council noting the current plan is on hold and developers have been asked to propose a plan consistent with the Master Plan.

• Approved $1,849,545 emergency appropriation for flood mitigation project (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to codify Police Department table of organization (unanimous)
• Approved $139,864 for new fire station alerting system via national cooperative purchase (unanimous)
• Approved $243,370 for police body-worn cameras via state contract (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 additional fee for 2022 consultant engineering services (unanimous)
• Approved $1,642,052.06 payment of bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 & final for cul-de-sac improvement project (-$13,455.79) (unanimous)
• Certified 2021 audit review (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve June minutes and discuss several environmental initiatives, including Earth Day clean-up planning, a proposed 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project, updates on park lines and trails, and a Community Energy Plan grant. No final decisions are listed; items are for discussion and planning.

• Approval of meeting minutes from June
• Earth Day Clean-Up Planning
• Tiny Forest Reforestation project discussion
• Park Line and Trails Updates
• Community Energy Plan Grant discussion

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the June meeting minutes and discussed several ongoing environmental initiatives, including planning for the 2023 Earth Day Clean-Up, updates on the Tiny Forest reforestation project, and the food composting pilot program. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for five residential property applications involving additions or expansions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and approve minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting.

• 183 Ashland Road: variance for FAR to construct 2nd floor addition
• 23 Whittredge Road: variances for building coverage & side-yard for a 2-story addition
• 206 Oak Ridge Avenue: variance for steep slope
• 25 Sherman Avenue: variance for garage expansion
• 115 Butler Parkway: variance for FAR to construct 2nd floor addition

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential additions and a commercial use permit. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization for four properties.

• 2 Woodmere Drive: variances for building coverage and side-yard setback for a 2-story addition
• 31 Woodland Avenue: use and off-street parking variances for Calvary Episcopal Church to rent space for commercial purposes
• 183 Ashland Road: variance for FAR to construct a 2nd floor addition
• 69 Pine Grove Avenue: side-yard setback and front facing garage variances for garage enlargement and 2nd floor addition
• 29 Plymouth Road: variance for FAR and rear addition (requesting to be carried)

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications for residential additions at 2 Woodmere Drive and 69 Pine Grove Avenue, each with conditions. A third application for 183 Ashland Road was carried to a later meeting. The board also memorialized several resolutions and prior meeting minutes.

• Approved variances for 2 Woodmere Drive (building coverage & side-yard setback) for a 2-story addition (7-0)
• Approved variances for 69 Pine Grove Avenue (side-yard setback & front-facing garage) for garage enlargement and 2nd-floor addition (7-0)
• Carried application for 183 Ashland Road (FAR variance for 2nd-floor addition) to September 19, 2022 meeting
• Memorialized resolutions for 21 Hughes Place, 111 Whittredge Road, 25 Baltusrol Place, 41 Oakley Avenue, and 3 Edison Drive (extension)
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2022 and July 18, 2022 meetings

Common Council

This is the agenda packet for the September 6, 2022 Common Council meeting. The provided text lists only the agenda documents themselves, with no specific agenda items, so the meeting's substantive topics are not described here.

• Meeting date: September 6, 2022
• Agenda packet document available (09-06-22 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)
• Agenda-only document available (09-06-22 AGENDA ONLY.PDF)

The Common Council unanimously adopted two traffic ordinances: making Hobart Road one-way for its entire length and installing a four-way stop at Canoe Brook Parkway and Hartley Road. The Council also approved a resolution establishing the Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee, despite public opposition to its financial-only membership structure. All other resolutions on the consent agenda were approved unanimously.

• Adopted ordinance making Hobart Road one-way (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for four-way stop at Canoe Brook Parkway and Hartley Road (unanimous)
• Approved resolution establishing Broad Street West Redevelopment Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bond anticipation notes up to $1,476,000 and professional services agreement for Broad Street West financial advisor up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing proposed increases to State Health Benefits Program (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Memorandum of Agreement with GRACE (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Beacon Road Improvement Project at $296,249.33 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $3,387,521.49 and payroll of $2,124,233.21 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The City of Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 22, 2022, at 7:30 PM has been cancelled due to lack of applications and business. The next scheduled meeting will be September 26, 2022.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications and business
• Next meeting scheduled for September 26, 2022

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for five residential property applications involving building height, setbacks, and floor area ratio. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for three properties.

• 296 Summit Avenue: variances for average and max building height for a 1-story addition
• 29 Fairview Avenue: variance for FAR and variances to construct a 2-story addition
• 15 Caldwell Avenue: variance for FAR and variances to construct a 1-story addition
• 11 Plain Street: variances for side-yard setback and combined side-yard for a 2nd story addition
• 8 Club Drive: variances for building coverage and rear-yard setback for a 1-story addition and patio

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all five variance applications on the August 1, 2022 agenda, each for residential additions or related relief. All approvals were unanimous, with no opposition recorded. Each approval included specific conditions, such as compliance with engineer's memoranda and property modifications. The board also memorialized resolutions for three prior applications.

• Approved variances for 1-story addition at 296 Summit Ave (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 29 Fairview Ave (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved variances for 1-story addition at 15 Caldwell Ave (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved variances for 2nd story addition at 11 Plain St (unanimous, with conditions)
• Approved variances for 1-story addition and patio at 8 Club Dr (unanimous, with conditions)
• Memorialized resolutions for 79 Tulip St, 9 Nassau Dr, 70 Hill Crest Ave

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for a multi-family building. The board will also review minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting.

• Public hearing for STMB Properties LLC regarding a 52 unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue (ZB-21-2090)

Common Council

This agenda lists only the meeting date and two document links (agenda-only and full packet PDFs) with no specific items, ordinances, or resolutions detailed. It is procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions visible.

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution to issue a note of up to $3,595,000 for the Water Bank Construction Financing Program. The council also confirmed Mayor Radest's appointment of Steven Zagorski as Chief of Police, effective July 27, 2022. Two traffic ordinances were introduced for first reading, and a consent agenda with numerous resolutions was approved unanimously.

• Approved $3,595,000 note for NJ Infrastructure Bank Water Bank program (unanimous)
• Confirmed Steven Zagorski as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance making Hobart Road one-way (unanimous, hearing 9/6/22)
• Introduced ordinance for four-way stop at Canoe Brook Parkway and Hartley Road (unanimous, hearing 9/6/22)
• Approved consent agenda including $228,260 Showmobile purchase and $211,000 redevelopment attorney fees (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and payroll totaling $2,771,575.32 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a minor subdivision with variances at 2 High Street and a minor site plan with parking variances at 115 Summit Avenue. The board will also consider authorizing assignment of the 2022 Planning Board Attorney Services contract, a resolution dismissing a prior application, and a discussion with the NJ Bike and Walk Coalition. The meeting includes approval of February 28, 2022 minutes and is otherwise a regular business session.

• Public hearing: Vassa Real Estate, LLC, 2 High Street (BL 2802 L 15), PB-21-259, minor subdivision with variances for min lot width & lot avg.
• Public hearing: Everfast Inc. (d/b/a Calico), 115 Summit Avenue (BL 2608 L 15), PB-22-261, minor site plan with variances for parking
• Authorize assignment of contract for 2022 Planning Board Attorney Services
• Resolution of dismissal for 43 Woodland Avenue (BL 1905 L 2), PB-19-250
• Discussion: NJ Bike and Walk Coalition with City of Summit

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing eight variance applications for residential projects, including generators, patios, decks, and additions. The commission has already issued no-comment or no-exception recommendations for five of the applications and will provide collective reviews for the remaining three by July 26, 2022. The meeting also includes updates on city council and planning board matters, as well as the 2022 HPC Awards.

• 111 Whittredge Road – C variances for generator (no comment)
• 41 Oakley Avenue – C variances for covered patio and garage revision (no exception)
• 25 Baltusrol Place – C variances for garage in Deantown Historic District (no exception)
• 65 Pine Grove Avenue – C variances for deck (recommends approval)
• 29 Fairview Drive, 15 Caldwell Avenue, 8 Club Drive – C variances for additions/deck (collective review due 7/26/2022)

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed 10 advisory applications, issuing recommendations on each. It took no exception to most, recommended approval for 65 Pine Grove Avenue and 115 Summit Ave, and suggested design refinements for others. No formal decisions were made; all were advisory reviews.

• No comment on 111 Whittredge Road generator variances
• No exception to 41 Oakley Avenue patio and garage revision
• No comment on 21 Hughes Street rear deck
• No exception to 25 Baltusrol Place garage variances
• Recommended approval for 65 Pine Grove Avenue deck variances
• Recommended more material details for 29 Fairview Drive addition
• Recommended matching windows for 15 Caldwell Avenue addition
• No exception to Club Drive deck and stairs variances

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for four residential property applications involving building coverage, setbacks, and garage revisions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and approve the June 20, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Variance for deck construction at 21 Hughes Place
• Variances for covered patio and garage revision at 41 Oakley Avenue
• Side-yard setback variance for generator installation at 111 Whittredge Road
• Variances for building coverage and front-yard setback for a garage at 25 Baltusrol Place
• Resolutions for memorialization for 141 Oak Ridge Avenue, 26 Joanna Way, and 129 Whittredge Road

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment denied a variance for a deck at 21 Hughes Place, approved variances for a covered patio and garage at 41 Oakley Avenue, a generator at 111 Whittredge Road, and a garage at 25 Baltusrol Place, and memorialized resolutions and minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Denied variance for deck at 21 Hughes Place (unanimous)
• Approved variances for covered patio and garage at 41 Oakley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for generator at 111 Whittredge Road (unanimous)
• Approved variances for garage at 25 Baltusrol Place (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 141 Oak Ridge Avenue, 26 Joanna Way, 129 Whittredge Road
• Memorialized minutes from June 20, 2022

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential construction and modifications. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 79 Tulip Street: variances for side and rear yard setbacks to reconstruct garage
• 296 Summit Avenue: variances for average and max building height for a 1-story addition
• 70 Hill Crest Avenue: variance for front-yard setback to construct a pool
• 9 Nassau Drive: variance for lot coverage to widen driveway

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the July 6, 2022 agenda: a garage reconstruction at 79 Tulip Street, a driveway widening at 9 Nassau Drive, and a pool installation at 70 Hill Crest Avenue. Each approval included specific conditions, such as compliance with engineer memoranda and additional screening or construction plan requirements. The board also memorialized resolutions for four properties and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved variance for garage reconstruction at 79 Tulip Street (6-1, Maleh opposed)
• Approved variance for driveway widening at 9 Nassau Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variance for pool installation at 70 Hill Crest Avenue (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 127 Tulip Street, 32 West End Avenue, 42 Fairview Avenue, and 11 Portland Road
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022 and June 6, 2022 meetings

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on July 5, 2022. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are listed, but no specific items are described in the text provided. The meeting appears to be procedural, with no substantive decisions or discussions detailed.

The Common Council unanimously adopted a bond ordinance appropriating $3,595,000 for the city's share of the Phase III flood mitigation facilities project with the Joint Meeting of Essex and Union Counties. The council also approved several resolutions, including a 6-1 vote opposing state legislation A-1294/S-2103, with Councilmember Hairston dissenting. No substantive decisions were made on Broad Street West redevelopment, which remains under deliberation.

• Adopted bond ordinance 22-3261 for $3,595,000 flood mitigation project (unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing A-1294/S-2103 (6-1, Hairston nay)
• Authorized settlement of Canoe Brook Country Club tax appeals
• Authorized application for NJDEP Site Remediation funds for 396 Broad Street
• Authorized change order #1 & final for West End Avenue Improvement Project ($175.81)
• Authorized DOJ Bulletproof Vest Partnership grant application
• Authorized state contract purchase of police vehicle recording devices ($124,334.76)
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and payroll ($4,390,620.81)

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on June 27, 2022. The agenda lists only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents; no specific items, resolutions, or discussion topics are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda only; no specific items listed

The Common Council unanimously approved Resolution #40355 to reconsider the introduction of an ordinance amending the Broad Street West Redevelopment Plan and to rescind the prior resolution referring the amendment to the Planning Board. This reverses actions taken at the June 21 special meeting, pausing the project for summer discussions with the developer and community. Councilmembers and residents spoke in favor of scaling back the project and increasing public engagement.

• Approved Resolution #40355 to reconsider ordinance introduction and rescind referral to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Council will reconvene the Broad Street West Steering Committee and hold summer discussions with developers
• Public comment heard from residents on project scope, steering committee structure, and community input

Planning Board

The June 27, 2022 Planning Board meeting is canceled. Common Council requested the board not proceed with its Master Plan consistency review of Broad Street West redevelopment plan amendments, due to public opposition to the building's size. Council will work with redevelopers and the steering committee to revise plans, with a modified timeline expected in September.

• Meeting canceled
• Master Plan consistency review of Broad Street West redevelopment amendments postponed
• Public opposition to building size cited
• Revised project plans to be developed with redevelopers and steering committee
• Modified timeline for deliverables and council action in September

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review previous minutes, discuss liaison updates including a resignation and ordinance update, and receive updates on the 2022 HPC Awards and the BSW subcommittee. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review of minutes from 5/20/2022
• HPC membership update: alternate Ashley resigned; need for 2 alternates
• Planning Board & HPC Ordinance Update by Jennifer Alvarez
• HPC Awards 2022 update by Caroline King
• BSW subcommittee follow-up

The Historic Preservation Commission discussed the Broad Street West (BSW) redevelopment, reiterating concerns about the proposed Subdistrict 3 building's scale and design. They recommended reducing height to 4 stories, breaking up the building mass, and relocating the parking garage entrance from Morris Avenue to Broad Street. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was advisory and procedural.

• Reviewed minutes from 5/20/2022; to be prepared by next meeting
• Discussed BSW redevelopment; recommended 4-story height limit and building mass breakup
• Recommended relocating parking garage entrance from Morris Avenue to Broad Street
• No formal votes or approvals taken

Common Council

The Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending RDP 1756F. The agenda includes a resolution to refer the ordinance and the amended plan to the Planning Board.

• Proposed ordinance amending RDP 1756F
• Resolution for referral of ordinance and RDP to Planning Board

The Common Council voted 5-1 to introduce an ordinance amending the Broad Street West Redevelopment Plan, with a public hearing set for September 13, 2022. The council also approved a resolution referring the proposed amendment to the city and county planning boards. Councilmember Allen voted no and made a motion to table the ordinance, which was not seconded.

• Introduced ordinance 22-3262 amending the Broad Street West Redevelopment Plan (5-1)
• Referred proposed amendment to Summit Planning Board and Union County Planning Board (5-1)
• Changed public hearing date from July 19 to September 13, 2022
• Motion to table ordinance failed for lack of second

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting via videoconference to approve May minutes and hear updates on sustainability, a 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project, recycling advisory committee activities, an energy grant and carbon calculations, and geothermal heating. The agenda is mostly informational updates and discussion, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Sustainability update by Janette Spezio
• 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project update
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates
• Energy grant and carbon calculations discussion

The Environmental Commission learned Summit received a $10,000 Community Energy Plan grant and discussed the food composting pilot program and recycling vendor changes. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• Approved May minutes
• Noted receipt of $10,000 Community Energy Plan grant
• Discussed food composting pilot program starting June 1
• Noted recycling vendor switch to single-stream starting July 1

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for five property applications. These include a request for a 52-unit multi-family building and several residential additions and patios.

• 557-565 Morris Avenue: Request for use variance to construct a 52 unit multi-family building
• 141 Oak Ridge Avenue: Variance for lot coverage for a rear 1-story addition and patio
• 129 Whittredge Road: Variances for building and lot coverage for 1st and 2nd story additions
• 26 Joanna Way: Variance for steep slope to install a patio
• 29 Plymouth Road: Variances for FAR and lot coverage to construct a rear addition

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three variance applications on June 20, 2022. All approvals were unanimous with no opposition. The board also carried two applications to future meetings.

• Approved lot coverage variance for rear addition and patio at 141 Oak Ridge Avenue (7-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance for 1st and 2nd story additions at 129 Whittredge Road (7-0)
• Approved steep slopes variance for patio at 26 Joanna Way (7-0)
• Carried application ZB-21-2090 for 557-565 Morris Avenue to special meeting on 7/27/22
• Carried application ZB-21-2119 for 29 Plymouth Road to 9/7/22

Common Council

The provided documents consist of the agenda and agenda packet for the June 15, 2022, Common Council meeting. The documents do not contain specific details regarding individual discussion items or decisions.

The Council unanimously adopted an ordinance requiring key lock box emergency access systems for fire safety and introduced a $3.6 million bond ordinance for the city's share of a flood mitigation project. A temporary parklet for Boxwood Coffee was approved 5-1, with one councilmember opposed due to downtown parklet density. The meeting also included public hearings on several street improvement assessments and a lengthy presentation on the Broad Street West redevelopment, but no final action was taken on that project.

• Adopted key lock box emergency access system ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced $3,595,000 bond ordinance for flood mitigation project (unanimous)
• Approved temporary parklet at Bank Street for Boxwood Coffee (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $28.48M general bonds, $4.82M sewer bonds, and $96K parking bonds
• Approved assessment reports for Druid Hill Road, Downtown, and multiple capital improvement projects
• Authorized $114,644 mobile shelving purchase for City Hall records
• Authorized grant applications for Springfield Avenue traffic signal and Summit Park Line Phase 2
• Approved payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,979,915.06

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions and roof changes. The board will also consider resolutions for three properties and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 127 Tulip Street: variance for FAR and 2nd story addition
• 32 West End Avenue: variance for side-yard setback to raise roof line
• 42 Fairview Avenue: variance for FAR and 2nd story addition
• 11 Portland Road: variance for FAR and rear screened porch addition
• Resolutions for 119 Hobart Avenue, 38 Pine Grove Avenue, and 503 Springfield Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the June 6, 2022 agenda, granting variances for second-story additions, a roof raise, and a screened porch. Each approval included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memoranda. The board also memorialized resolutions for five prior applications and approved minutes from two earlier meetings.

• Approved variances for 127 Tulip St. (ZB-21-2094) for floor area ratio and 2nd story addition (5-2)
• Approved side-yard setback variance for 32 West End Ave. (ZB-22-2125) to raise roof line (unanimous)
• Approved variances for 42 Fairview Ave. (ZB-22-2126) for floor area ratio and 2nd story addition (unanimous)
• Approved variances for 11 Portland Rd. (ZB-22-2127) for floor area ratio and rear screened porch (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 119 Hobart Ave., 38 Pine Grove Ave., 503 Springfield Ave., 219 Springfield Ave., and 17 Baltusrol Rd.
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2022 and May 2, 2022 meetings

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on June 1, 2022. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided, but no specific agenda items are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but the substantive items are not detailed here.

• Meeting date: June 1, 2022
• Agenda packet document provided
• Agenda-only document provided

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health approved the May bill list of $19,752.32 and the January 24, 2022 minutes. Members agreed to complete an online training module for Sustainable Jersey certification and discussed codifying the Health Code. No public comments were made.

• Approved May 2022 bill list totaling $19,752.32 (5-0)
• Approved January 24, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to complete Sustainable Jersey online training module
• Discussed codifying Health Code, including whether to keep Board Hearings

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting originally scheduled for May 23, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of applications and business. The next meeting is scheduled for June 27, 2022.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review seven advisory variance requests for residential projects, including additions, a roof raise, and a patio. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive updates from city council and planning board liaisons. One alternate member has resigned, and the commission needs to fill the position.

• 32 West End Avenue – C variance for side yard setback to raise roof line
• 42 Fairview Avenue – D variance for FAR & C variance for 2-story addition
• 127 Tulip Street – D variance for FAR & C variances for 2-story addition
• 11 Portland Road – D variance for FAR & C variances for rear screened porch addition
• 129 Whittredge Road – C variances for building & lot coverage for 1st and 2nd story additions

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed seven advisory variance applications and recommended approval for all, with one condition on 42 Fairview Avenue to change porch and dormer metal roofs. No final decisions were made; these are advisory recommendations to the Planning Board. The commission also discussed liaison updates and subcommittee work.

• Recommended approval for 32 West End Avenue side yard setback variance
• Recommended approval for 42 Fairview Avenue FAR and C variances, with condition to change metal roofs
• Recommended approval for 127 Tulip Street FAR and C variances
• Recommended approval for 11 Portland Road FAR and C variances
• Recommended approval for 26 Joanna Way C variance for patio
• Recommended approval for 129 Whittredge Road C variances for building and lot coverage
• Recommended approval for 141 Oak Ridge C variance for lot coverage

Common Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting agenda packet and the agenda-only document for the May 17, 2022 Common Council meeting. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda packet (PDF) for 05-17-2022
• Agenda-only document (PDF) for 05-17-2022

The Summit Common Council introduced four ordinances on first reading, including the 2022 salary ordinance and two bond ordinances for capital and sewer improvements, all unanimously. The council also unanimously approved a consent agenda that included awarding a recycling contract, authorizing federal appropriations requests for the Park Line, and approving flag displays. Public comment focused on the Broad Street West redevelopment, with residents raising concerns about scale, parking, and process.

• Introduced 2022 salary ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced $2.17M bond ordinance for various improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced $2.17M bond ordinance for sewer utility improvements (unanimous)
• Introduced key lock box emergency access ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including recycling contract award (unanimous)
• Approved estimated 3rd quarter 2022 tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved person-to-person liquor license transfer (unanimous)
• Approved display of Pride, Juneteenth, and Pan African flags (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve April minutes and receive updates on the Tiny Forest reforestation/native plant sale, the Recycling Advisory Committee, and gas leaf blowers. They will also discuss building-related topics including tree removal and geothermal heating, followed by new business.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Tiny Forest reforestation and native plant sale update
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates
• Discussion on tree removal and geothermal heating
• Gas leaf blower updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the April minutes and heard reports on the Tiny Forest reforestation, Sustainable Jersey certification, a new food composting pilot program, and a revised tree ordinance. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed and reported on.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Reported over 500 plantings at Tiny Forest, with signage grant application submitted
• Discussed Sustainable Jersey certification due May 22
• Announced food composting pilot program starting June 1 with Green Bucket
• Noted council considering single bid for curbside recycling contract from Grand Recycling
• Discussed revised tree ordinance to address large-scale tree removals
• Reported on greenhouse gas emissions snapshot and geothermal heat pump potential

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family housing project. The board will also consider resolutions for three different properties.

• Public hearing for STMB Properties LLC to construct a 52 unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization for 119 Hobart Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization for 38 Pine Grove Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization for 503 Springfield Avenue

The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard testimony on a major site plan application for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue, but did not vote on approval. The board voted unanimously to carry the application to the June 20, 2022 meeting. No resolutions or minutes were memorialized.

• Carried ZB-21-2090 (52-unit building at 557-565 Morris Ave) to June 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Common Council

The provided documents consist only of the agenda packet and agenda-only files without detailed item descriptions. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions can be identified from this source.

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing a pedestrian mall on Maple Street between Union Place and Springfield Avenue, and Springfield Avenue and DeForest Avenue. The council also approved the 2022 municipal, parking, sewer, and Special Improvement District budgets, and awarded contracts for the Tulip Street and Park Avenue improvement projects. A public hearing on the Broad Street West redevelopment drew extensive resident opposition, but no vote was taken on the project.

• Adopted ordinance 22-3255 establishing a pedestrian mall on Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 40276 amending the 2022 municipal, parking, and sewer operating budgets (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 40277 summarizing 2022 revenues and appropriations for operating budgets (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 40278 summarizing the 2022 Special Improvement District budget (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Tulip Street Improvement Project at $404,221.11 (6-1, Allen opposed)
• Awarded bid for Park Avenue Improvement Project at $906,715.11 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and payroll of $2,535,892.93 (unanimous)
• Approved pilot composting agreement with Green Bucket (no objection)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential projects, including a one-story addition, a pool, a patio, and a rear addition with driveway expansion. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two properties and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• 219 Springfield Avenue: variances for 1-story addition
• 70 Hill Crest Avenue: variance for front-yard setback for pool
• 26 Joanna Way: variance for steep slope for patio
• 17 Baltusrol Road: variances for lot coverage, side-yard setback, steep slope for rear addition & driveway expansion
• Resolutions for memorialization: 105 & 109 Rotary Drive, 143 Passaic Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications on May 2, 2022. The first, for Abel & Margarita Flores at 17 Baltusrol Road, granted relief for steep slope, lot coverage, and side-yard setback to build a rear addition and driveway expansion. The second, for Mr. & Mrs. Chetry at 219 Springfield Avenue, granted relief for a one-story addition. Both approvals were unanimous and included specific conditions.

• Approved variances for Flores at 17 Baltusrol Road (7-0)
• Approved variances for Chetry at 219 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized resolutions for 105 & 109 Rotary Drive and 143 Passaic Avenue
• Memorialized minutes from April 4, 2022

Planning Board

The City of Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM has been cancelled due to lack of applications and business. The next scheduled meeting will be May 23, 2022.

• April 25, 2022 Planning Board meeting cancelled
• Cancellation due to lack of applications and business
• Next meeting scheduled for May 23, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review six advisory applications for variances and additions, and to discuss updates from liaisons and the Broad Street West workshop. The commission will provide comments or recommendations on each application.

• 143 Passaic Avenue – D variance for FAR & C variance for side and rear additions
• 105 & 109 Rotary Drive – minor subdivision/lot line adjustment with D variance for FAR
• 11 Plain Street – C variances for side-yard setbacks for 2nd story addition
• 29 Plymouth Road – D variance for FAR & C variances for rear addition
• 79 Tulip Street – C variances for side & rear yard setbacks for garage

Common Council

The provided documents consist only of an agenda packet and an agenda-only file without specific item descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the source text.

The Common Council introduced an ordinance to establish a pedestrian mall on Maple Street between Union Place and Springfield Avenue, and Springfield Avenue and DeForest Avenue. The council also approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions, including bids for tree planting and cul-de-sac improvements, and heard extensive public comment on the Broad Street West redevelopment project. No final decision was made on the Broad Street West project.

• Introduced pedestrian mall ordinance for Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Board of School Estimate Certification of Required Funds (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for Spring 2022 citywide tree planting - $53,865.00 (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for cul-de-sac improvement project - $319,859.99 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including fire department equipment grant and various permits (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills and payroll - $2,373,828.11 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a major site plan at 503 Springfield Avenue to add a showroom and two residential units. The board will also vote on resolutions for several prior cases and approve the minutes from the March 21, 2022 meeting.

• 119 Hobart Avenue: variance for lot coverage to install pool & patio (Pari Holdings, LLC)
• 38 Pine Grove: variance for building coverage to construct portico (Matthew & Allie Brush)
• 79 Tulip Street: variances for side & rear yard setbacks to reconstruct garage (Brian & Andrea Mullan)
• 503 Springfield Avenue: major site plan with variances for FAR and other variances to add showroom & 2 residential units
• Resolutions for memorialization: 4 Evergreen Road, 67 Dale Drive, 1 Sunset Drive, 52 Blackburn Place, 82 Valley View Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda: a steep-slope variance for a single-family home at 119 Hobart Avenue, a portico variance at 38 Pine Grove Avenue, and major site plan approval with variances for a showroom and two residential units at 503 Springfield Avenue. Each approval included specific conditions, and all votes were unanimous. The board also memorialized several resolutions and minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved steep-slope variance for single-family home at 119 Hobart Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved portico variance at 38 Pine Grove Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved major site plan with FAR and variance relief at 503 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 4 Evergreen Road, 67 Dale Drive, 1 Sunset Drive, 52 Blackburn Place, 82 Valley View Avenue
• Memorialized minutes from March 21, 2022

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting via videoconference to approve March minutes, recap the Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss a 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project, and receive updates from the Recycling Advisory Committee. The agenda also includes time for new business. No votes or formal decisions are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up recap
• Tiny Forest reforestation discussion
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates
• New business

The Summit Environmental Commission met on April 18, 2022, and approved the March minutes. The meeting focused on updates and reports, including the successful Tiny Forest planting, Earth Day clean-up results, and various recycling and sustainability initiatives. No formal resolutions or votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved March 2022 meeting minutes
• Reported Tiny Forest ribbon-cutting with 150 trees planted
• Reported Earth Day Clean-Up: 220 people collected 640 lbs trash, 352 lbs recycling
• Discussed food waste pilot with Green Bucket (details pending)
• Discussed revised tree ordinance (in progress)
• Discussed Sustainable Jersey certification due May 22
• Discussed solar panels on Broad Street West (size depends on building)
• Noted Summit not extending gas leaf blower pilot this summer

Common Council

The provided documents consist only of the agenda packet and agenda cover sheets. No specific topics, motions, or discussions are detailed in the source text.

The Common Council unanimously introduced the 2022 Municipal, Parking, and Sewer Operating Budgets and the Special Improvement District Budget, setting a public hearing date. Two ordinances were adopted on final passage: one establishing a cap bank and another setting fees for fire rescue services. The council also approved several resolutions, including emergency temporary appropriations and a bid rejection for recycling collection. Public comments focused on the Broad Street West redevelopment project, with residents raising concerns about scale, parking, and traffic.

• Introduced 2022 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets (unanimous)
• Introduced 2022 Special Improvement District Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to establish CAP Bank (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance establishing confined space stand-by team fee for fire rescue services (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for sewer utility (unanimous)
• Rejected bid and authorized new advertisement for curbside recycling collection (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including grant applications and easement agreement (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several property applications. These include requests for side and rear additions, lot line adjustments, and floor area ratio (FAR) variances.

• Variance for FAR and construction of side and rear additions at 143 Passaic Avenue
• Minor subdivision and lot line adjustment with FAR variance for 105 & 109 Rotary Drive
• Variance for FAR and construction of a rear addition at 29 Plymouth Road
• Resolutions for memorialization regarding 22 Badeau Avenue, 25 Ascot Way, and 14 Winchester Road

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance requests and a minor subdivision with variances, and carried one application to a future hearing. All approvals were unanimous with no opposition. The board also memorialized resolutions for three properties and minutes from two prior meetings.

• Approved variances for side and rear additions at 143 Passaic Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minor subdivision with floor area ratio variance at 105 & 109 Rotary Drive (unanimous)
• Carried application for rear addition at 29 Plymouth Road to June 20, 2022 hearing (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 22 Badeau Avenue, 25 Ascot Way, and 514 Winchester Road
• Memorialized minutes from February 23, 2022 and March 7, 2022 meetings

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting previously scheduled for March 28, 2022, has been cancelled due to a lack of applications and business. The next meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2022.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on six variance applications for residential projects, including pergolas, decks, pools, and additions. The board will also vote on resolutions for three prior cases and approve the February meeting minutes.

• 129 Blackburn Road: variance for combined side-yard to build a pergola
• 67 Dale Drive: variances to construct deck and patio
• 1 Sunset Drive: front-yard setback variance for A/C unit
• 52 Blackburn Place: lot coverage variance for a pool
• 82 Valley View Avenue: front/side-yard setback variances for additions

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the agenda, each by a unanimous 7-0 vote. Approvals included a deck and patio at 67 Dale Drive, an AC unit at 1 Sunset Drive, a pool at 52 Blackburn Place, and additions at 82 Valley View Avenue, each subject to conditions. One application (ZB-21-2100) was carried to May 2, 2022, and another (ZB-21-2095) was withdrawn.

• Approved deck/patio variance at 67 Dale Drive (7-0)
• Approved AC unit variance at 1 Sunset Drive (7-0)
• Approved pool lot coverage variance at 52 Blackburn Place (7-0)
• Approved addition variances at 82 Valley View Avenue (7-0)
• Carried ZB-21-2100 (17 Baltusrol Road) to 5/2/22
• Withdrawn: ZB-21-2095 (129 Blackburn Road)
• Memorialized resolutions for 9 Laurel Ave, 24 Prospect St, 5 Morris Ct

Environmental Commission

The commission will review February meeting minutes and discuss preparations for an Earth Day clean-up. The agenda also includes updates on the 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project and the Recycling Advisory Committee.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• “Tiny Forest” Reforestation discussion
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved February minutes and discussed upcoming events, including a Tiny Forest ribbon-cutting on April 2 and an Earth Day cleanup on April 2-3. They are applying for a $1,500 ANJEC grant for Tiny Forest signage and discussed a revised tree ordinance and a reusable takeout container initiative. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Scheduled Tiny Forest ribbon-cutting for April 2 at 9 am
• Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for April 2 (rain date April 3)
• Applying for $1,500 ANJEC grant for Tiny Forest signage
• Discussed revised tree ordinance with Shade Tree Advisory Committee
• Explored reusable takeout container initiative with Summit Downtown, Inc.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a major site plan application by STMB Properties LLC. The proposal includes a use variance to construct a multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue.

• Public hearing for 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue
• Use variance request (d1) for STMB Properties LLC

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review proposed changes to properties, including a rear deck, AC unit, pool, and additions. Three reviews received no comment, while one requires discussion. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and liaison updates.

• 67 Dale Drive – Rear deck & patio (no comment)
• 1 Sunset – AC unit (no comment)
• 52 Blackburn – Pool & patio in rear (no comment)
• 82 Valley View Avenue – C variances for front/side-yard setbacks for additions

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed several advisory items and approved the design for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Ave, with a request to add more green space near the sidewalk. The commission also approved a design for additions at 82 Valley View Avenue. No formal votes were recorded; all actions were advisory.

• Approved design for 52-unit building at 557-565 Morris Ave (advisory)
• Approved design for additions at 82 Valley View Avenue (advisory)
• No comment on deck/patio at 67 Dale Drive
• No comment on A/C unit at 1 Sunset Drive
• No comment on pool/patio at 52 Blackburn Place

Common Council

The provided documents consist only of the meeting agenda and packet for the March 15, 2022, session. No specific discussion items or proposed actions are detailed in the provided text.

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the American Legion to add a Global War on Terror monument and upgrade the war memorial section of the Village Green, after revisions addressed concerns from the DAR. The council also introduced two ordinances, including a cap bank and fire rescue fees, and approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions for street use, grants, and purchases.

• Approved American Legion monument and war memorial upgrade (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to establish CAP bank (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance for fire rescue service fees (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations for operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of tax appeals for 466-474 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including parklet program continuation and $61,170 sewer grinders purchase (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,297,838.32 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several applications for residential additions and new home construction. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization of previous decisions.

• Variance for a new single-family home at 119 Hobart Avenue
• Variances for rear and second-story additions at 22 Badeau Avenue
• Variances for side-yard setback and lot coverage at 25 Ascot Way
• Variances for first and second-story additions at 14 Winchester Road
• Resolutions for memorialization for six properties including 38 Oakley Avenue and 20 Beacon Road

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment denied variances for a rear and second-story addition at 22 Badeau Avenue (ZB-21-2107) because only four affirmative votes were cast, short of the five required. The board approved variances for a second-story addition at 25 Ascot Way (ZB-21-2121) and for first and second-story additions at 14 Winchester Road (ZB-21-2111), each with conditions. The application for a single-family home at 119 Hobart Avenue (ZB-21-22097) was carried to the April 18, 2022 meeting without further notice. The board also memorialized resolutions for six properties and minutes from two prior meetings.

• Denied variances for rear and 2nd story addition at 22 Badeau Ave (4-3, five votes required)
• Approved variances for 2nd story addition at 25 Ascot Way (7-0, with conditions)
• Approved variances for 1st and 2nd story additions at 14 Winchester Rd (7-0, with conditions)
• Carried 119 Hobart Ave steep-slope variance application to April 18, 2022 meeting
• Memorialized resolutions for 38 Oakley Ave, 20 Beacon Rd, 26 Edgewood Rd, 101 Beekman Rd, 11 Greenbriar Dr, 6 Iris Rd
• Memorialized minutes from Jan 19 and Feb 7, 2022 meetings

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on March 1, 2022. The provided text only lists the agenda packet and agenda-only documents, with no specific items, so the meeting's content is not described here.

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance removing subpoena powers from the Rent Commission, following legal counsel's recommendation based on recent case law. The council also approved several resolutions, including emergency appropriations for the Parking Utility and a grant application for City Hall records storage improvements. A presentation on the Broad Street West redevelopment project's financing was given, but no formal action was taken on it.

• Adopted ordinance 22-3252 removing Rent Commission subpoena powers (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for Parking Utility (unanimous)
• Authorized NJ Library Construction Bond Grant Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application to Union County for City Hall Records Storage Improvement (unanimous)
• Awarded storm sewer clean & inspection bid for $62,518 (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy for Land Use Assistant/Planning Zoning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Declared vacancy for Probationary Firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and payroll of $1,192,503.57 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission will review January meeting minutes and discuss preparations for the Earth Day Clean-Up. The agenda also includes updates on the 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project and the Recycling Advisory Committee.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• “Tiny Forest” Reforestation discussion
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the January minutes and finalized plans for a public ribbon-cutting and tree planting at the Tiny Forest on April 2, followed by additional plantings on April 23. The Common Council approved April 2 for the city-wide Earth Day Clean-Up, with April 3 as rain date. The commission also discussed ongoing sustainability efforts, including food waste composting pilots and a reusable takeout container initiative.

• Approved January minutes
• Scheduled Tiny Forest ribbon-cutting and first planting for April 2, 9 am
• Scheduled second Tiny Forest planting for April 23
• Common Council approved April 2 for Earth Day Clean-Up (10 am-12 pm), April 3 rain date

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes from January 24, 2022, and pass a resolution for the memorialization of Jonathan and Valerie Flax. The board will also review a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment application for properties at 36 Locust Drive and 57 Prospect Street. Additionally, the board will hear a presentation on historic preservation by Barton Ross.

• Resolution for Memorialization of Jonathan & Valerie Flax
• Minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for 36 Locust Drive & 57 Prospect Street (PB-21-260)
• Barton Ross Historic Preservation Presentation

The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision and lot line adjustment for properties at 36 Locust Drive and 57 Prospect Street, owned by Jonathan and Valerie Flax. The board also heard a presentation on historic preservation ordinances from Barton Ross, which was informational only. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes.

• Approved minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for 36 Locust Drive & 57 Prospect Street (PB-21-260) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022, as amended (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several applications for building variances. These applications involve requests for changes to floor area ratio, building height, and lot coverage for residential additions.

• 9 Laurel Avenue: variance for FAR and building height for a rear addition
• 24 Prospect Street: variance for FAR and building height for a rear 2nd story addition
• 5 Morris Court: variance for building coverage and lot coverage for a 2-story addition
• 30 Glen Oaks Avenue: variance for FAR and building height for a 2-story addition and patio

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the February 23, 2022 agenda, granting variances for rear and second-story additions at 9 Laurel Avenue, 24 Prospect Street, 5 Morris Court, and 30 Glen Oaks Avenue. Each approval was unanimous (7-0) and included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum and submission of revised plans. No resolutions or minutes were memorialized.

• Approved variances for rear addition at 9 Laurel Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variances for rear 2nd story addition at 24 Prospect Street (7-0)
• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 5 Morris Court (7-0)
• Approved variances for 2-story addition and patio at 30 Glen Oaks Avenue (7-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review seven advisory variance requests for home additions and to approve minutes from a prior meeting. The commission will also hear liaison updates from the City Council and Planning Board and hold a workshop discussion. All reviews are advisory only.

• 30 Glen Oaks Avenue: D variance for FAR, C variance for 2-story addition & patio
• 24 Prospect Street: D variance for FAR, C variances for rear 2nd story addition
• 9 Laurel Avenue: D variance for FAR, C variance for building height for rear addition
• 5 Morris Court: C variances for building & lot coverage for 2-story addition
• 25 Ascot Way, 14 Winchester Road, 22 Badeau Avenue: C/D variances for additions

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed seven advisory variance applications. It recommended approval for six, with conditions on two (25 Ascot Way and 22 Badeau Avenue) and expressed concerns about one (14 Winchester Road) due to massing and style. The commission also discussed the Broad Street West Development, noting that its recommendations from August 2021 were not reflected in the developer's workshop, and received updates from liaisons.

• Recommended approval of 30 Glen Oaks Avenue for a 2-story addition and patio, with a preference for maintaining the wood shingle roof.
• Recommended approval of 24 Prospect Street for a rear 2nd story addition, with no objections.
• Recommended approval of 9 Laurel Avenue for a rear addition, noting the increase in square footage is mostly in the rear.
• Recommended approval of 5 Morris Court for a 2-story addition, with no objections.
• Recommended approval of 25 Ascot Way for a 2nd story addition, with a recommendation to simplify exterior materials to cement board siding and stucco or brick foundation.
• Expressed concerns about 14 Winchester Road, recommending the design draw from neighborhood homes for style and scale.
• Took no exception to 22 Badeau Avenue, requesting that exterior materials match the original wood siding.
• Discussed Broad Street West Development, noting that HPC's prior comments were not reflected in the developer's workshop.

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the February 15, 2022 Common Council meeting. It lists two agenda documents (full packet and agenda only) but provides no specific items for discussion or decision.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several requests for building variances. These applications include requests for setbacks, floor area ratio adjustments, and building height changes for residential additions.

• 26 Edgewood Road: variance for rear-yard and combined side-yard setback to construct 1-story addition
• 101 Beekman Road: variance for FAR and building height to construct 2nd story addition
• 11 Greenbriar Drive: variance for side-yard setback to construct mudroom addition
• 6 Iris Road: variances to construct 2nd story addition

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the February 7, 2022 agenda, each for residential additions. Each approval was unanimous with no opposition, and included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum and other specific requirements. The board also memorialized a resolution for 61 Beekman Road and the minutes from the January 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved rear-yard and combined side-yard variances for 1-story addition at 26 Edgewood Road (unanimous)
• Approved FAR and building height variances for second-story addition at 101 Beekman Road (unanimous)
• Approved side-yard variance for mudroom addition at 11 Greenbriar Drive (unanimous)
• Approved variances for second-story addition at 6 Iris Road (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 61 Beekman Road (ZB-21-2096)
• Memorialized minutes from January 5, 2022 meeting

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee will review the 2021 Annual Status Report and receive a report from the Administrative Agent. The meeting also includes a review of the current balance in the Affordable Housing Trust Account.

• 2021 Annual Status Report review
• Administrative Agent Report
• Affordable Housing Trust Account balance update

The committee reviewed the 2021 status report and heard updates from the administrative agent. The trust account balance of $1,305,011.06 as of 12/31/2021 was shared, noting a $1.4M deduction for the Habitat for Humanity project at 146 Morris Avenue. No formal decisions were made; the 2021 annual report was slated for Common Council review on February 15, 2022.

• Reviewed 2021 status report
• Noted trust balance of $1,305,011.06 as of 12/31/2021
• Scheduled 2021 annual report for Common Council review on Feb 15, 2022
• Recommended additional Fall 2022 meeting

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on February 1, 2022. The agenda contains only the agenda packet and agenda-only documents, with no substantive items listed.

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $680,000 in special emergency notes, along with a consent agenda covering multiple administrative actions. The meeting also included a presentation on Four Chaplains Day and public comments on COVID-19 and car thefts, but no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the resolutions.

• Approved $680,000 special emergency notes issuance (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations for operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including construction official appointment, professional services agreement up to $65,000, recycling contract, and grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2022 regular and closed sessions (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve December minutes and hear updates on Earth Day Clean-Up preparations, a 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project, the Recycling Advisory Committee, and a multi-town environmental group. The meeting is held via videoconference.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project
• Recycling Advisory Committee updates
• Multi-Town Environmental Group updates

The Summit Environmental Commission met on January 24, 2022, and approved the December minutes. They discussed the Tiny Forest reforestation project, which is fenced and dormant for winter, and the upcoming Earth Day Clean-Up scheduled for April 2, 2022. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved December minutes
• Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for April 2, 2022 (rain date April 3)
• Discussed food waste composting pilot proposals from Java's Compost, Community Compost, and Green Bucket
• Explored reusable takeout container initiative with DeliverZero
• Reviewed Climate Action Plan template draft
• Noted upcoming meetings and events

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health held its reorganization meeting, unanimously electing Dr. Richard Berardi as President and Dr. Jill Rathyen as Vice President for 2022. The board approved the January 2022 bill list totaling $9,135.92 and reappointed N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar of Vital Statistics. Public comments raised concerns about daycare COVID-19 mandates, but the board clarified it lacks jurisdiction over daycare centers, which fall under the NJ Division of Children and Families.

• Elected Dr. Richard Berardi as President (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Jill Rathyen as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved January 2022 bill list totaling $9,135.92 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar of Vital Statistics (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold its annual reorganization, appoint professionals, and hear a public hearing for a minor subdivision/lot line adjustment at 36 Locust Drive and 57 Prospect Street. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Reorganization: election of chair, vice chair, secretary
• Professional appointments: Board Attorney (Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner, P.C.), Board Planner (Burgis Associates), Board Engineer (Colliers Engineering & Design)
• Committee appointments: Environmental Commission, Affordable Housing, Park Line Steering Committee, Shade Tree Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission
• Public hearing: Jonathan & Valerie Flax, 36 Locust Drive & 57 Prospect Street, PB-21-260, minor subdivision/lot line adjustment

The Summit Planning Board approved a minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for properties at 36 Locust Drive and 57 Prospect Street, reducing lot 7 from 26,897 to 13,730 sq ft and increasing lot 15 from 23,863 to 37,030 sq ft. The applicant's engineer testified both lots would conform to zoning requirements, and nine trees would be removed. The motion passed unanimously with no opposition. The board also conducted routine organizational matters, including swearing in new members and appointing officers for 2022.

• Approved minor subdivision/lot line adjustment for 36 Locust Drive & 57 Prospect Street (unanimous)
• Swore in Danny O'Sullivan and Paul Stern as Planning Board members
• Reappointed Bill Anderson as Chairman, Mr. Zucker as Vice Chairman, Mr. Nicola as Secretary for 2022
• Appointed Steven Warner Esq. as Board Attorney for 2022
• Appointed Burgis Associates as Board Planner for 2022
• Appointed Colliers Engineering & Design as Board Engineer for 2022
• Adopted resolution designating official newspaper for 2022
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major site plan for a showroom and two residential units at 503 Springfield Avenue, and three variance requests for residential properties. The board will also vote on resolutions for six previously heard cases and approve minutes from two December meetings.

• 38 Oakley Avenue: variance for lot coverage to expand patio
• 20 Beacon Road: variance to construct a porte-cochere
• 17 Baltusrol Road: variances for lot coverage, side-yard setback, and steep slope for rear addition and driveway expansion
• 503 Springfield Avenue: major site plan with variances for FAR and other variances to add showroom and 2 residential units
• Resolutions for memorialization for 6 properties including 133 Beekman Road and 35 Whittredge Road

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications: one for lot coverage to expand a patio at 38 Oakley Avenue and another to construct a porte cochere at 20 Beacon Road. Both approvals were unanimous with conditions, including compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum. The board also memorialized six resolutions and minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved variance for lot coverage to expand patio at 38 Oakley Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance to construct porte cochere at 20 Beacon Road (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 133 Beekman Road (ZB-21-2070)
• Memorialized resolution for 35 Whittredge Road (ZB-21-2088)
• Memorialized resolution for 4 Iris Road (ZB-21-2091)
• Memorialized resolution for 131 Mountain Avenue (ZB-21-2092)
• Memorialized resolution for 20 Karen Way (ZB-21-2089)
• Memorialized resolution for 135 Rotary Drive (ZB-21-2093)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review several advisory items, including variances for property modifications and a minor subdivision that involves demolishing a vintage home. They will also discuss membership updates, liaison reports, and the 2022 meeting schedule.

• 17 Baltusrol Road – C variances for lot coverage, side yard setback, steep slope for rear addition and driveway expansion
• 20 Beacon Road – Variance to construct a porte-cochere
• 38 Oakley Avenue – C variance for lot coverage to expand patio
• Minor subdivision of lots 7 & 15 (199010) including demolition of existing vintage home at 36 Locust Avenue
• 2022 monthly meeting schedule adopted (Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20, May 18, Jun 22, Jul 20, Sep 21, Oct 19, Nov 16, Dec 14)

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed eight advisory applications, recommending approval for most, including a porte-cochere at 20 Beacon Road and a mudroom addition at 11 Greenbriar Drive. It had no objection to several others, but recommended design changes for a second-story addition at 101 Beekman Road. The commission also noted a house at 36 Locust Avenue was already demolished and that it had no jurisdiction over the matter.

• No objection to 17 Baltusrol Road addition and driveway expansion
• Recommended approval of porte-cochere at 20 Beacon Road
• No comment on patio expansion at 38 Oakley Avenue
• Noted demolition at 36 Locust Avenue, no jurisdiction
• Recommended approval of mudroom addition at 11 Greenbriar Drive
• No objection to 1-story addition at 26 Edgewood Drive
• Recommended design changes for 2nd story addition at 101 Beekman Road
• Recommended approval of 2nd story addition at 6 Iris Road

Common Council

The provided document is a list of files for the January 18, 2022, Common Council meeting. It does not contain specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.

The Common Council approved a series of resolutions including budget transfers, a contract extension for grant writing services, and appointments of a probationary firefighter and police officer. The meeting also included extensive public comment and council discussion regarding recent motor vehicle thefts, with the mayor and police chief urging residents to lock cars and remove key fobs. No decisions were made on the theft issue beyond ongoing police efforts.

• Approved transfer of appropriations for operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved one-year contract extension with Millennium Strategies for grant writing, not to exceed $42,000 (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of probationary firefighter (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of police officer (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including payments, refunds, and license agreements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 2021 and January 4, 2022 meetings

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a pergola at 129 Blackburn Road, a shed at 61 Beekman Road, and a pool and patio at 119 Hobart Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for 133 Beekman Road and 35 Whittredge Road, and approve minutes from the December 6, 2021 meeting.

• Variance for combined side-yard to construct a pergola at 129 Blackburn Road (ZB-21-2095)
• Variances to install a shed at 61 Beekman Road (ZB-21-2096)
• Variance for lot coverage to install pool & patio at 119 Hobart Avenue (ZB-20-2033)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 133 Beekman Road (ZB-21-2070) and 35 Whittredge Road (ZB-21-2088)
• Minutes for approval: December 6, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance request (ZB-21-2096) by Christopher Camisa to install a shed at 61 Beekman Road, with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's letter and additional screening. The board also re-appointed its chairman, vice chairman, secretary, counsel, engineer, and planner for 2022. Two other applications were carried to future meetings.

• Approved variance for shed at 61 Beekman Road (unanimous)
• Reappointed Steven Spurr as Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Joseph Steiner as Vice Chairman for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Christopher Nicola as Secretary for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Andrew Ball as Counsel for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Chris Dour as Board Engineer for 2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Ed Snieckus as Board Planner for 2022 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council is holding an organization meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural titles and no specific action items or discussion topics.

The Common Council held its annual organization meeting, swearing in newly elected members and unanimously electing Marjorie Fox as Council President and Greg Vartan as President Pro Tem. The council approved a consent agenda establishing 2022 rules, meeting schedule, committee assignments, and numerous appointments, as well as adopting temporary budgets and authorizing annual administrative procedures. No public comment was heard, and the meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

• Elected Marjorie Fox as 2022 Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Greg Vartan as 2022 President Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including 2022 Council Rules, meeting schedule, and committee assignments (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary municipal, sewer utility, and parking utility budgets (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Appointed 2022 crossing guards, volunteer fire department superior officers, and humane law enforcement officer (unanimous)
• Authorized annual salaries, bill payment procedures, and bank account signatures (unanimous)
• Established interest penalties on delinquent taxes and authorized annual tax sale (unanimous)