Summit public meetings in 2024
84 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on SAF Summit LLC's application for preliminary and final major site plan approval for an addition and relocation of mechanical equipment at 367 Springfield Avenue. The board will also memorialize a resolution for the Reeves-Reed Arboretum's proposal to construct an accessible ramp and pervious paths at 165 Hobart Avenue, and discuss revised DRO amendments and the draft State Plan.
- Public hearing: SAF Summit LLC — preliminary and final major site plan approval for addition and relocating mechanical equipment at 367 Springfield Ave (Block 1908, Lot 1)
- Resolution memorialization: Reeves-Reed Arboretum — master plan consistency review for accessible ramp to lower gardens and at-grade pervious paths at 165 Hobart Ave (Block 2305, Lot 23)
- Discussion of revised DRO Amendments
- Discussion of Draft State Plan (NJ State Development and Redevelopment Plan)
- Approval of November 25, 2024 meeting minutes and setting 2025 meeting calendar
The Summit Planning Board unanimously approved a minor site plan for SAF Summit, LLC to add 913 square feet to the third floor of the historic Bank of America building at 367 Springfield Avenue and relocate rooftop mechanical equipment. The approval includes conditions to comply with professional memorandums and a recommendation to explore solar. The board also approved a resolution for the Reeves Arboretum accessible ramp project and discussed proposed DRO ordinance amendments.
- Approved minor site plan for 913 sq ft addition and mechanical relocation at 367 Springfield Ave (6-0)
- Approved resolution for Reeves Arboretum accessible ramp and pervious paths (5-0)
- Approved minutes from November 25, 2024 (voice vote, all in favor)
- Discussed DRO ordinance amendments (no action)
Common Council
The provided agenda contains only the meeting time and references to document files. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.
The Common Council approved a one-time adjusted franchise fee payment of $16,890 to HomeTowne Television, Inc. (HTTV) for 2024, despite a failed motion to table the resolution. The council also approved several other items, including a $35,000 amendment to the City Solicitor's agreement, a $334,246 bid for golf course footbridge improvements, and a resolution supporting an amendment to the Fair Housing Act. The meeting included a presentation on 2024 police statistics and updates on the City Administrator search.
- Approved $16,890 adjusted franchise fee payment to HTTV (5-2)
- Approved $35,000 amendment to City Solicitor professional services agreement
- Awarded $334,246 bid for Municipal Golf Course footbridges improvement project
- Approved $73,400 purchase of variable frequency drives at Chatham Road Pump Station
- Approved 2025 consultant engineering services contracts (up to $725,000 total)
- Approved resolution supporting Fair Housing Act amendment (amended to remove 'garden apartment' phrase)
- Approved consent agenda including grant application, refunds, and payroll payments
- Appointed Tammie Baldwin as City Administrator (to be formalized January 7, 2025)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications, including a proposal for three townhouses at 27 Edgar Street seeking multiple variances, and a request from Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation to carry its solar panel application to March 2025. The board will also memorialize a prior decision on steep slope disturbance at 44 Lenox Road and approve minutes from December 2, 2024.
- 27 Edgar LLC: 3 townhouse dwellings with variances for lot area, yard setbacks, and unit density
- Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation: request to carry solar panel site plan application to March 17, 2025
- Elena Holdings LLC: disturbance of steep slopes at 29 Ridge Road
- Thomas and Alison Macmillan: steep slope disturbance at 230 Oak Ridge Avenue
- Memorialization of steep slope variance for in-ground pool at 44 Lenox Road (Bill and Emily Eckmann)
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved steep-slope disturbance applications for 29 Ridge Road (Elena Holdings LLC) and 230 Oak Ridge Avenue (Thomas and Alison Macmillan), each with conditions. The board carried the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application to March 17, 2025, and the 27 Edgar Street townhouse application to March 3, 2025, due to time constraints. A resolution for 44 Lenox Road was also memorialized.
- Approved steep-slope disturbance at 29 Ridge Road (6-1, with recusals)
- Approved steep-slope disturbance at 230 Oak Ridge Avenue (7-0)
- Carried Beacon Unitarian Universalist application to March 17, 2025 (7-0)
- Carried 27 Edgar Street townhouse application to March 3, 2025 (7-0, with recusal)
- Memorialized resolution for 44 Lenox Road (7-0)
Environmental Commission
The Summit Environmental Commission will meet to approve November meeting minutes, plan the Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss the Tiny Forest project, receive updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey certification, and hear reports from the RAC and GreenFaith groups. The agenda also sets the 2025 meeting dates, with no meetings in July or August.
- Approval of minutes from November 2024 meeting
- Earth Day Clean-Up discussion
- Tiny Forest project update
- Updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey certification
- RAC (likely Religious Action Center) and GreenFaith reports
The Summit Environmental Commission approved March 29, 2025, for the Earth Day Clean-Up, with March 30 as a rain date. They also received a $10,000 grant to revise the Environmental Resource Inventory, and discussed updates on the Tiny Forest, Community Energy Plan, and other projects.
- Approved Earth Day Clean-Up dates: March 29, 2025, with March 30 as rain date
- Received $10,000 Sustainable Jersey and PSEG Foundation grant for Environmental Resource Inventory revision
- Approved November minutes
- Discussed installing EV chargers with City Hall parking lot electrical work
- Noted completion of street tree inventory and planting of 50 shade trees
- Reviewed recycling flyers published on city website and Facebook
- Discussed potential ordinance on 'Skip the Stuff' for restaurants
- Noted Common Council approved bidding for Park Line Phase 3
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will hold advisory reviews for two projects: a 913 sq ft addition and renovations to the historic Summit Trust Company building at 367 Springfield Avenue, and variances for a property at 17 West End Avenue. New business includes demolition applications at 22 Argyle Court and a property at 16 Sayre Street. Old business involves discussion of a demolition ordinance.
- Advisory review of 367 Springfield Ave: Summit Trust Company minor site plan approval for 913 sq ft addition and interior renovations
- Advisory review of 17 West End Ave: variances for front yard, side yard, combined side yard, and new front carport
- Demolition application at 22 Argyle Court
- Property at 16 Sayre Street, contributing to streetscape (c.1900, aluminum siding over original)
- Old business: discussion of a demolition ordinance
The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously ratified advisory submissions for three items: the Summit Trust Company's minor site plan at 367 Springfield Avenue, a variance application at 77 West End Avenue, and the November 13, 2024 meeting minutes. The Commission expressed support for the Summit Trust Company addition as a good example of adaptive reuse, while noting the carport at 77 West End Avenue is not architecturally consistent. No final approvals were granted; these were advisory reviews.
- Ratified advisory submission for Summit Trust Co. addition at 367 Springfield Ave (unanimous)
- Ratified advisory submission for variances at 77 West End Ave (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for two site plan applications. The board will consider modernization of the Beacon Hill Club campus and the construction of a multi-family residential dwelling on Morris Avenue.
- 250 Hobart Avenue: Proposal to modernize Beacon Hill Club lower campus, including pool, patio, ice rink chillers, and EV charging stations
- 477 & 479 Morris Avenue: Proposal for a multi-family residential dwelling and minor subdivision approval
Common Council
This Common Council meeting agenda consists solely of references to an agenda document and an agenda packet PDF, with no specific actionable items, proposals, or discussions described in the provided text.
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four property applications. The board will also consider a resolution for fuel tank storage at Canoe Brook Country Club.
- 27 Edgar Street: Proposal for 3 townhouse style dwellings with multiple yard and density variances
- 33 Prospect Hill Avenue: Application regarding disturbance of steep slopes
- 29 Ridge Road: Application regarding disturbance of steep slopes
- 77 West End Avenue: Variances for front yard, side yard, combined side yards, and a new front carport
- 30 Wallace Road: Resolution for fuel tank storage at Canoe Brook Country Club
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a Master Plan Consistency review for an accessible ramp and at-grade pervious paths at Reeves Arboretum. The board will also consider a resolution memorializing a reasonableness review for a lacrosse wall and gazebo at Summit Community Programs, and discuss responses to a request for qualifications (RFQ).
- Public hearing: PB-24-275 — Master Plan Consistency review for accessible ramp and pervious paths at Reeves Arboretum, 165 Hobart Avenue
- Resolution memorialization: PB-24-276 — reasonableness review for a lacrosse wall and gazebo at Summit Community Programs, 80 Butler Parkway
- Discussion of RFQ responses
Board of Health
The Summit Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative matters including approval of minutes, review of bills, and reports from staff. New business includes discussion of the 2025 budget and the 2025 meeting schedule.
- Approval of minutes from September 23, 2024
- Review of bills for November 2024
- Reports from Environmental Health Specialist, Nurse, Health Education, and Animal Control
- Discussion of the 2025 budget
- Discussion of the 2025 meeting schedule
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three site plan and variance applications. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and an extension for a property on Oakley Avenue.
- 477&479 Morris Avenue: Application for multi-family residential dwelling and site plan approval
- 250 Hobart Avenue: Beacon Hill Club proposal to modernize lower campus, pool, patio, and parking
- 44 Lenox Road: Application to disturb steep slopes for a pool, patio, and stormwater management
- Resolutions for memorialization: 10 Waldron Avenue, 2 Woodmere Drive, and 174 Springfield Avenue
- Resolution for extension: 19 Oakley Avenue
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission will meet to review the Community Energy Plan and signage for Martin’s Brook/Tiny Forest. The body will also consider an ANJEC Grant letter.
- Martin’s Brook/Tiny Forest signage
- ANJEC Grant Letter consideration
- Community Energy Plan check-in
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
Common Council
This Common Council meeting agenda lists only two document entries (agenda-only PDF and agenda packet PDF) with no substantive items. No ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or contracts are described. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no actionable items disclosed.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review multiple advisory items including a lacrosse wall at Tatlock Field, steep slope disturbances at two addresses, and a three-townhouse development with variances. The main item is a preliminary site plan for solar panels at the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation requiring numerous D1, D3, and C variances. The commission will also consider demolition applications for two properties and discuss preservation law.
- 80 Butler Parkway: Lacrosse wall and gazebo at Tatlock Field (reasonableness review)
- 33 Prospect Hill Ave and 230 Oak Ridge Ave: Steep slope disturbances for new homes
- 27 Edgar Street: Three townhouses with variances for lot area, setbacks, and density
- 695 Springfield Ave: Beacon Unitarian Congregation solar panels with multiple variances
- Demolition applications for 9 Tulip St (mixed-use) and 38 Miele Pl (single-family)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications from Canoe Brook Country Club: one for preliminary and final major site plan approval including variances for additional staff housing in an expanded accessory structure, and another for a variance and minor site plan for fuel storage tanks. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and extension for other properties, and approve minutes from the prior meeting.
- Canoe Brook Country Club (30 Wallace Rd) seeks (D)1, (C)1 & (C)2 variances for staff housing expansion in accessory structure
- Canoe Brook Country Club also seeks (D)1 variance and minor site plan for fuel storage tanks
- Resolution for memorialization for 23 Cromwell Parkway (Maximillien and Carolyn LeFranc)
- Resolution for extension for 16 Edgewood Road (Brett and Amanda Newman)
- Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a reasonableness review for a proposed lacrosse wall and gazebo at Tatlock Field (80 Butler Parkway). Board members will also discuss the Burgis Memo regarding the Master Plan/Reexamination Report and draft DRO Amendments. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 23, 2024.
- Public hearing on PB-24-276: Reasonableness review for lacrosse wall and gazebo at Tatlock Field, 80 Butler Parkway
- Discussion of Burgis Memo regarding Master Plan/Reexamination Report
- Discussion of Draft DRO Amendments
Common Council
The provided agenda text for the October 22, 2024 Summit Common Council meeting contains only the meeting title and a reference to an agenda packet. No specific discussion items, ordinances, or resolutions are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details likely contained in the linked packet.
- No specific items detailed in the agenda text; refer to the agenda packet for substantive content
Environmental Commission
The Summit Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve September minutes and receive updates on Earth Day Clean-Up, the Tiny Forest project, the Community Energy Plan, and interfaith environmental initiatives. New business will be discussed at the end.
- Approval of September meeting minutes
- Update on Earth Day Clean-Up
- Discussion of Tiny Forest project
- Update on Community Energy Plan
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications requesting variances for residential properties. Applicants seek relief from setback, roof pitch, driveway width, and other zoning requirements at 77 West End Avenue, 10 Waldron Avenue, 2 Woodmere Drive, and 174 Springfield Avenue. Public comments will be taken after each presentation.
- 77 West End Avenue: variances for front yard, side yard, combined side yards, and new front carport.
- 10 Waldron Avenue: one-story addition at rear of house, driveway alteration to reduce impervious coverage, dormers on existing roof.
- 2 Woodmere Drive: reconstruction of existing garage with second-floor addition, variance for side yard setback, minimum roof pitch, bay window and dormer front yard setback, garage doors facing street, driveway width.
- 174 Springfield Avenue: steep slope, combined retaining wall and fence height variance, driveway widening.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will conduct advisory reviews for five different properties regarding variances, site plans, and accessibility improvements. These reviews focus on maintaining the character of historic districts and sites, including the North Side Historic District.
- 10 Waldron Avenue: Variances for building coverage, FAR, a one-story addition, and 3 dormers
- 30 Wallace Road: Installation of 2 above ground fuel storage tanks
- 30 Wallace Road: Expansion of an accessory structure for additional staff housing
- 44 Lenox Road: Construction of an in-ground pool, patio, and pergola on steep slopes
- 165 Hobart Avenue: Accessible ramp and pervious paths at The Clearing Reeves Reed Arboretum
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding site plans and variances for two properties. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization and extensions for other residential addresses.
- Beacon Hill Club (250 Hobart Avenue): Preliminary and final major site plan to modernize lower campus, pool, patio, and parking with EV charging stations
- Maximillien and Carolyn LeFranc (23 Cromwell Parkway): Side-yard setback variance for a generator
- Resolution for extension: 14 Winchester Road
- Resolution for memorialization: 71 Pine Grove Avenue
Planning Board
The Summit Planning Board will hold a public meeting with no public hearings or resolution memorializations scheduled. The board will discuss proposed DRO amendments (Development Review Ordinance) as outlined in a Burgess memo, receive cross-acceptance updates from Mr. Spurr, and hear from subcommittees. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from July 22, 2024.
- Proposed DRO Amendments discussed via Burgess Memo
- Cross Acceptance Updates from Mr. Spurr
- Update from subcommittees
- Approval of July 22, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Health
The Board of Health will review reports from the health officer, nurse, and environmental health specialist. The meeting includes a TASE presentation and a discussion on a public health marketing campaign.
- Infectious disease update
- TASE presentation
- Public health marketing campaign
- Review of September 2024 bills
Historic Preservation Commission
The Summit Historic Preservation Commission will discuss advisory reviews for seven properties seeking variances and plan revisions, including additions, setbacks, and landscaping changes. Two demolition permits for historic structures at 165 Passaic Avenue and 42 Stockton Road are also on the agenda. The commission will also consider a demolition ordinance and receive liaison updates from the Planning Board and Council.
- 71 Pine Grove Avenue: variances for minimum rear yard setback for new 2-story addition and patio
- 250 Hobart Avenue: revisions to architecture, engineering and landscaping plans for Bassett House (Beacon Hill Club)
- 77 West End Avenue: variances for front yard, side yard, combined side yards, and new front carport
- 165 Passaic Avenue: demolition permit for an 1850 structure
- 42 Stockton Road: demolition permit for a 1959 structure
Common Council
This meeting agenda provides only links to the agenda PDF and agenda packet PDF. No specific items for discussion or decision are listed.
- Agenda contains only procedural document links
The Common Council appointed Mike McTernan to fill the Ward 2 vacancy, and he was sworn in. The Council approved a resolution establishing a formal developer facilitation process for affordable housing projects (6-1). An ordinance to change the amusement machine license fee to $250 per machine was introduced for first reading. A resolution to authorize an agreement with Teamster Local 469 was tabled.
- Appointed Mike McTernan to Ward 2 Council seat (unanimous)
- Approved resolution establishing affordable housing developer process (6-1)
- Introduced ordinance amending amusement machine license fee to $250 per machine (unanimous)
- Approved $12,000/month extension for interim city administrator services (6-1)
- Approved appointment of one new police officer (6-1)
- Approved agreement with Union County for RRFB and crosswalk at Morris Ave & Butler Pkwy (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including $76,127.60 in fire headquarters change orders (unanimous)
- Tabled agreement with Teamster Local 469
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Environmental Commission
The Summit Environmental Commission will consider proposed edits to the Development Review Ordinance (DRO), receive updates on the Tiny Forest grant, and hear reports from the RAC and GreenFaith groups. The meeting also includes approval of June meeting minutes and new business.
- Approval of June 2024 meeting minutes
- Tiny Forest / Grant updates
- Suggested Environmental Commission edits to DRO
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
The Summit Environmental Commission approved the June minutes and discussed updates on various projects. They received a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey and PSEG Foundation grant to revise the Environmental Resource Inventory, selecting The Land Conservancy of New Jersey to conduct the work. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.
- Approved June minutes
- Selected The Land Conservancy of New Jersey to conduct Environmental Resource Inventory revision
- Received $10,000 grant from Sustainable Jersey and PSEG Foundation for ERI revision
- Used remainder of $2,000 Sustainable Jersey/PSEG grant for new sign at Martin's Brook Park
- Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for potential dates March 29/30 or April 26/27, pending confirmation
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a variance for steep-slope disturbance at 29 Ridge Road, and preliminary and final site plan approval with variances to construct a multi-family residential dwelling at 477-479 Morris Avenue. The board will also consider resolution extensions for two prior applications (47 Hawthorne Place and 226 Hobart Avenue). No resolutions for memorialization or minutes are on the agenda.
- Public hearing: Elena Holdings LLC seeks a C variance for steep-slope disturbance at 29 Ridge Road
- Public hearing: 479 Morris LLC seeks preliminary/final site plan, minor subdivision, and c, d-1, d-2 variances for a multi-family residential dwelling at 477-479 Morris Avenue
- Resolution for extension: Abdallah and Zena Simaika application at 47 Hawthorne Place (ZB-23-2195)
- Resolution for extension: David Gilman and Jaime Levine application at 226 Hobart Avenue (ZB-22-2147)
The Summit Zoning Board carried the Elena Holdings steep-slope variance application to December 2, 2024, pending an arborist letter on tree disease, and carried the 479 Morris LLC site plan application to November 19, 2024, at the applicant's request. The board also approved extension resolutions for variances at 47 Hawthorne Place and 226 Hobart Avenue. No final approvals or denials were issued.
- Carried Elena Holdings LLC variance for steep slope disturbance at 29 Ridge Road to Dec 2, 2024 (unanimous)
- Carried 479 Morris LLC preliminary/final site plan and variance application to Nov 19, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved extension for variance at 47 Hawthorne Place (unanimous)
- Approved extension for variance at 226 Hobart Avenue (unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a second floor addition and car port at 77 West End Avenue, variances for a rear yard setback at 71 Pine Grove Avenue, and a major site plan for the Beacon Hill Club at 250 Hobart Avenue involving pool, parking, EV charging, and landscaping improvements. The board will also vote on extension and memorialization resolutions for prior applications and discuss the selection of board planner, engineer, and attorney for 2025.
- Beacon Hill Club (250 Hobart Ave) – Preliminary/final major site plan with C and D variances for steep slope and conditional use; proposals for carriage house, pool/patio, ice rink chillers, parking reconfiguration, EV charging stations, landscaping and lighting improvements.
- 77 West End Avenue – Second floor addition and car port (ZB-23-2212).
- 71 Pine Grove Avenue – Variances for minimum rear yard setback for new two-story addition and patio (ZB-24-2251).
- Resolution for extension items: 90 Ashwood Ave, 38 Ascot Way, 29 Fairview Ave.
- RFQ discussion for board planner, board engineer, and board attorney for 2025.
Common Council
The Common Council approved several resolutions, including appointing an interim city administrator and awarding a $768,220.46 bid for traffic signal replacements. They also authorized an emergency contract for Tatlock Field House cleanup and approved a one-year contract extension for payroll services. Council President Lisa Allen announced her resignation effective September 4, 2024.
- Appointed interim city administrator (unanimous)
- Awarded $768,220.46 bid for traffic signal replacements at Springfield Ave & Maple St and Springfield Ave & Beechwood Rd (unanimous)
- Authorized emergency contract for Tatlock Field House cleanup (unanimous)
- Approved one-year contract extension with Primepoint, LLC for payroll, HR, and time & attendance services, not to exceed $60,000 (unanimous)
- Authorized purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV for Police Department (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including change orders for New Firehouse Project and sidewalk/road projects (unanimous)
- Certified 2023 audit review and approved corrective action plan (unanimous)
- Tabled declaration of vacancy for Parking Services Agency and Department of Community Services positions
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major site plan amendment by Bristol Myers Squibb to add two liquid nitrogen storage tanks. Several residential variance requests for lot coverage, building coverage, and floor area ratio are also on the agenda. The board will also consider a resolution for a prior application at 190 Kent Place Boulevard and discuss an extension request for 38 Ascot Way.
- Bristol Myers Squibb amended preliminary/final major site plan and variance for two liquid nitrogen storage tanks at 556 Morris Avenue
- Thanos and Pamela Panagopoulous seek variances for maximum lot coverage and building coverage for a new deck at 61 Woodland Avenue
- Christopher and Lisa Virelli propose a two-story addition and patio redesign to reduce non-conformities at 25 Plymouth Road
- Peter and Kristin Touhill request a FAR variance for construction of three front dormers at 10 Waldron Avenue
- Resolution for memorialization of application ZB-24-2242 for 190 Kent Place Boulevard
Common Council
The agenda consists only of a meeting notice and a link to the agenda packet. No specific items, ordinances, or resolutions are listed in the provided text. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.
- No specific ordinances, rezonings, or contracts are described in the agenda text
Planning Board
The Summit Planning Board will hold a public meeting to memorialize resolutions for two site applications (2 Parkview Terrace and 30 Woodland Avenue) and consider an extension for a project at 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue. The board will also hear updates on the DRO revision process, Cross Acceptance steps, and the Mount Laurel Subcommittee. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Resolution memorialization: PB-23-271, Michael and Susan Balogh, 2 Parkview Terrace
- Resolution memorialization: PB-24-273, Xin Dand and Yu Lan Ying, 30 Woodland Avenue
- Resolution for extension: PB-22-263, Liam & Suzanna Carr et al., 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue
- Update on DRO revisions process
- Update on Mount Laurel Subcommittee (affordable housing)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will consider demolition applications for 29 Lewis Avenue (contributing to streetscape, c.1930) and 23 Ox Bow Lane (non-contributing, c.1950) in the North Side Historic District. Advisory review for 29 Ridge Road (stormwater management, steep slopes variance) was previously ratified. New business includes an August workshop. Old business discusses the Revolution NJ 250 celebration.
- Demolition application for 29 Lewis Avenue (contributing to streetscape, c.1930, aluminum siding over original)
- Demolition application for 23 Ox Bow Lane (non-contributing, c.1950, North Side Historic District)
- 29 Ridge Road: additional landscape plan due 8/1; steep slopes variance previously ratified
- August workshop planning
- Revolution NJ 250 celebration discussion
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance requests (Mary Anne Sacco at 24 Huntley Road and Mark Schilsky at 42 Knob Hill) and consider carrying two applications (479 Morris, LLC and Elena Holdings, LLC) to September 16. The board will also memorialize resolutions for several prior approvals and approve July 1 minutes.
- Carry request for 479 Morris, LLC: preliminary/final site plan and variances for a multi-family dwelling at 477&479 Morris Avenue
- Carry request for Elena Holdings, LLC: steep-slope disturbance variance at 29 Ridge Road
- Public hearing: Mary Anne Sacco – lot coverage variance for rear addition and renovations at 24 Huntley Road
- Public hearing: Mark Schilsky – side-yard and building coverage variances for patio extension at 42 Knob Hill
- Resolutions for memorialization for five properties including 502 Morris Avenue and 11 Washington Avenue
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for residential additions and a commercial site plan amendment. Two applicants have requested to carry their items to a future meeting. The board will also approve resolutions for completed projects on Oak Ridge Avenue, Kings Hill Court, and Caldwell Avenue.
- Site plan amendment for two liquid nitrogen storage tanks at 556 Morris Avenue
- Second story addition and patio expansion at 190 Kent Place Boulevard
- Proposed second story addition and garage at 77 West End Avenue
- Memorialization of resolutions for Oak Ridge Avenue, Kings Hill Court, and Caldwell Avenue
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding the conversion of a rooming house at 30 Woodland Avenue into a mixed-use property with three apartments and office space. The meeting also includes updates from the DRO Subcommittee and memorialization of a resolution for 2 Parkview Terrace.
- Public hearing for mixed-use conversion at 30 Woodland Avenue
- Resolution memorialization for 2 Parkview Terrace
- DRO Subcommittee update and discussion of cross acceptance documents
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission will review several applications for property renovations and variances within historic districts. The agenda also includes a presentation on four specific historic homes and a report regarding the loss of 60 historic homes in Summit over the past five years.
- Variance for a second-story addition at 190 Kent Place Boulevard
- Review of revisions for 502 Morris Avenue & 5 Lowell Avenue
- Proposed patio extensions and building coverage changes at 42 Knob Hill Drive
- Stormwater management and slope disturbance variance at 29 Ridge Road
- Lot coverage variance for a rear addition at 24 Huntley Road
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on several site plan and variance applications. These include requests for commercial vehicle parking at 502 Morris Avenue and residential additions in Edgewood Drive, Webster Avenue, and Washington Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions to extend existing applications.
- Site plan approval and variances for 502 Morris Avenue and 5 Lowell Avenue
- Rear setback variance for a porch at 9 Edgewood Drive
- Building additions and yard coverage variances at 22 Webster Avenue
- Second-floor addition variances at 11 Washington Avenue
- Extensions for applications at 185 Oak Ridge Avenue, 557-565 Morris Avenue, and 28 Druid Hill Road
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission will review May meeting minutes and discuss the Community Energy Plan. The agenda also includes updates on Tiny Forest summer work, RAC, and GreenFaith.
- Approval of May meeting minutes
- Community Energy Plan discussion
- Tiny Forest summer work update
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
Board of Health
The Summit Board of Health will hold a special meeting to consider Ordinance 01-2024. This ordinance proposes amendments to the city's sanitary regulations, definitions, and licensing fees within the Board of Health Code.
- Ordinance 01-2024 regarding sanitary regulations, definitions, and licensing fees
Common Council
The provided agenda for the June 11, 2024, Special Meeting contains only document references and placeholders. No specific topics, ordinances, or decisions are listed in the text.
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding application documents for Kent Place School. The proposal includes moving a dance room to the first floor and revising certain building heights and terrace structures. The board will also approve minutes from the June 3, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing for Kent Place School at 42 Norwood Avenue
- Proposal to move dance room from second floor to first floor
- Revision of building height on southern and north sides
- Division of western roof terrace into upper and lower portions
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a request by Bristol Myers Squibb for amended site plan approval to add two liquid nitrogen storage tanks. The board will also vote on resolutions for extensions and memorializations, and finalize its 2023 annual report.
- Bristol Myers Squibb: amended site plan and variance for two liquid nitrogen tanks at 556 Morris Avenue
- Robert and Marina Avedisian: variance for side yard setback at 15 Caldwell Avenue
- Aron and Lindsay Britt: FAR and side yard setback variance for second story addition at 2 Kings Hill Court
- Marcus and Jaqueline Ricciani: eliminate planter for driveway turnaround at 235 Oak Ridge Avenue
- Vote to finalize 2023 Annual Report
Planning Board
The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application at 2 Parkview Terrace, which also seeks variances for lot area, side yard, and width. The board will also discuss a proposed ordinance creating a new 'Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone' and consider a resolution on its consistency with the Master Plan. Other items include updates from the DRO Subcommittee and approval of minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing: Michael and Susan Balogh, 2 Parkview Terrace, minor subdivision into two lots, variances for lot area, side yard, lot width
- Discussion: Pending Ordinance 24-3319 creating 'Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone'
- Resolution for consideration: Master Plan consistency for Ordinance 24-3319
- Resolution memorialization: PB-23-272 Summit High School, 125 Kent Place
- Minutes for approval: March 25, 2024
Common Council
The Summit Common Council is meeting to consider several financial and land items. They will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to acquire two parcels along Salt Brook for drainage purposes, and introduce multiple bond ordinances totaling over $8.2 million for various improvements, sewer utility work, and parking facilities. The council will also vote on resolutions including accepting a cybersecurity grant, appointing a deputy tax assessor, and confirming a mayoral appointment to the Homelessness Task Force.
- Public hearing on ordinance 24-3312 to acquire Salt Brook properties (Block 3207, Lot 5 and Block 3208, Lot 5) for drainage
- Bond ordinance 11296: $5,550,100 for various improvements, issuing $4,095,100 in bonds
- Bond ordinance 11297: $2,655,000 for sewer utility improvements, issuing $2,528,000 in bonds
- Bond ordinance 11298: $60,000 for parking facility improvements, issuing $57,000 in bonds
- Resolution to accept NJ Office of Homeland Security cybersecurity grant
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission will review April meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes updates on the Tiny Forest, RAC, and GreenFaith.
- Upcoming Grant Application
- Tiny Forest discussion
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
- Approval of April meeting minutes
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first is for a home addition at 77 West End Avenue, and the second is a major proposal by the Beacon Hill Club at 250 Hobart Avenue to modernize its lower campus, which requires multiple variances and site plan approval. The board will also vote on its annual report and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing: James Fazzari, 77 West End Avenue — variances for side and front yard setbacks for a second-story addition, one-car garage, kitchen expansion, and rear deck
- Public hearing: Beacon Hill Club, 250 Hobart Avenue — steep slope variance, conditional use variance, and major site plan approval for lower campus modernization including pool, carriage house, ice rink chillers, parking reconfiguration with EV charging stations
- Resolution for extension: 19 Oak Ridge Avenue, ZB-23-2183, applicants Liliya Belaus and Max Gale
- Vote on annual report
- Minutes for approval: May 6, 2024
Board of Health
The Summit Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to review bills, hear reports from staff, and consider introducing an ordinance that would amend the city's sanitary regulations, specifically definitions and licensing fees. The meeting includes public comments and approval of prior minutes.
- Ordinance amending Chapter BH:5 (Sanitary Regulations), BH:5-11 (Definitions), and BH:5-12 (Licensing; Fees)
- Review of Bills for May 2024
- Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024
- Public comments session
- Reports from Environmental Health Specialist, Nurse, and Health Officer
Board of Health
The Summit Board of Health is holding its regular meeting, primarily to consider introducing an ordinance that would amend the city's sanitary regulations, specifically definitions and licensing fees. The board will also review bills, hear reports from environmental health, nursing, and the health officer, and take public comments.
- Ordinance introduction amending Chapter BH:5 (Sanitary Regulations), including definitions and licensing fees
- Review of bills for May 2024
- Public comments period
- Reports from Environmental Health Specialist, Nurse, and Health Officer
- Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024
Historic Preservation Commission
The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review six advisory items, including proposed changes to homes on Oak Ridge Avenue, Kings Hill Court, Washington Avenue, Edgewood Drive, Webster Avenue, and Woodland Avenue. They will also discuss new business involving a proposed sale at 4 Waldron Avenue and a demolition at 5 Tulip Street, along with old business on HPC Awards, a demolition ordinance, and Revolution NJ. The meeting includes approval of minutes and liaison updates.
- 235 Oak Ridge Avenue: eliminate planter for driveway turnaround
- 2 Kings Hill Court: 2nd story addition, FAR and side yard variances
- 11 Washington Avenue: variances for 2nd floor addition
- 9 Edgewood Drive: rear setback variance for open shed
- 22 Webster Avenue: rear addition and front porch with variances
Common Council
This is a procedural meeting agenda with no specific items listed beyond the agenda and packet documents. The council is meeting, but no decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential properties, including a clarification of a previously approved rear yard setback, a second-floor addition, and replacement of an accessory structure. The board will also consider memorializing resolutions for two prior applications and approve minutes from the April 15 meeting.
- 15 Caldwell Avenue: variance for side yard setback, clarifying prior approval (ZB-22-2132-2)
- 24 Windsor Road: variance for side yard setback, combined side yard, FAR for second-floor addition and dormers (ZB-24-2233)
- 80 Bellevue: replace deteriorating accessory structure with similar structure and pergola (ZB-24-2236)
- Memorialization resolutions for 23 Morris Avenue (ZB-24-2230) and 61 Tulip Street (ZB-24-2231)
- Approval of April 15, 2024 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The City of Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 24, 2024, at 7:30 pm has been cancelled. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.
- April 24, 2024 Planning Board meeting cancelled
- Next meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024
Common Council
The Summit Common Council is meeting on April 24, 2024. The agenda includes an amended resolution regarding the Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness, which was adopted at this meeting. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with links to the agenda and packet documents.
- Amended Resolution - Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness in Summit adopted 4/24/24
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss demolition applications for four buildings at 86 Morris Avenue, part of the former Edison Junior High School complex, now slated for Kenvue's global headquarters. They will also review advisory items for 502 Morris Avenue and 250 Hobart Avenue, and consider award nominations. The meeting is primarily for discussion and advisory review, with no final decisions listed.
- Demolition applications for buildings A, G, H, and B at 86 Morris Ave (Block 4101 Lot 28)
- Advisory review of revisions for 502 Morris Ave & 5 Lowell Ave
- 250 Hobart Ave: C variance, conditional use, site plan for club modernization
- 570 Springfield Ave: Grand Summit Hotel (The Albion) discussion
- 2023 HPC Award Nominations
Environmental Commission
The commission will review the March meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes a summary of the Earth Day clean-up and updates regarding RAC and GreenFaith.
- Upcoming grant application discussion
- Earth Day Clean-Up summary
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two major site plan applications along Morris Avenue. The first involves commercial vehicle parking and garage expansion at 502 Morris Avenue, and the second proposes a multi-family residential building at 477-479 Morris Avenue. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for four previously heard cases and approve minutes from the April 1 meeting.
- Public hearing: Thomas John Holdings LLC, 502 Morris Ave & 5 Lowell Ave — major site plan, variances for 6 commercial vehicle overnight parking, garage dormer, lighting, hanging sign
- Public hearing: 479 Morris LLC, 477-479 Morris Ave — major site plan, minor subdivision, variances to build multi-family dwelling on new lot 5
- Resolutions for memorialization: 35 Beekman Terrace, 108 Woodland Ave, 53 Baltusrol Rd, 58 Beverly Rd
- Minutes approval for April 1, 2024 meeting
Common Council
This is a community forum agenda with no listed action items, only a notice and final agenda document. The meeting appears to be an open forum rather than a decision-making session.
- Community forum scheduled for April 9, 2024
Common Council
The Summit Common Council is meeting on April 2, 2024. The agenda includes a resolution added from the floor to declare a vacancy in the Finance Department for a full-time Senior Payroll Clerk. The rest of the agenda appears to be procedural, with only agenda and packet documents listed.
- Resolution added from the floor to declare vacancy for full-time Senior Payroll Clerk in Finance Department
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential properties, including a play structure, dormers, and a garage rebuild. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two prior cases, approve minutes, and discuss the annual report.
- 23 Morris Avenue: variance for side and front yard setbacks for a play structure
- 10 Waldron Avenue: proposal to construct three dormers on existing main roof
- 61 Tulip Street: variance for side and rear yard setbacks to rebuild garage destroyed by fallen tree
- Memorialization of resolutions for 7 Essex Road and 58 Beverly Road
- Discussion of annual report
Planning Board
The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision at 2 Parkview Terrace and a courtesy hearing on a new synthetic turf athletic field at Summit High School. The board will also consider adopting its 2024 rules and regulations and appointments to affordable housing committees. Open discussion includes revisions to the DRO and an affordable housing legislation status update.
- Minor subdivision at 2 Parkview Terrace (PB-23-271) with C variances for lot area, side yard, and width
- Summit High School synthetic turf field (PB-23-272) at 125 Kent Place Boulevard
- Adoption of 2024 Rules and Regulations (revised 2.20.24)
- Appointments of Steven Spurr and Susan Bowen to affordable housing committees
- Revisions to the DRO and affordable housing legislation status update
Historic Preservation Commission
The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review several advisory items, including a new synthetic turf field at Summit High School, liquid nitrogen tanks at Bristol Myers Squibb, and various home additions and variances. They will also discuss new business such as a historic plaque presentation and old business including demolition statistics and an OPRA request.
- 35 Beekman Terrace: revisions to athletic court landscaping and setbacks
- 125 Kent Place Blvd: new synthetic turf field with fencing and scoreboard at Summit High School
- 556 Morris Avenue: Bristol Myers Squibb adding 2 liquid nitrogen storage tanks
- 15 Caldwell Avenue: new variance for side yard setback
- 80 Bellevue Avenue: replace accessory structure and add pergola
Common Council
This is a procedural agenda with no listed action items. The Common Council is meeting on March 19, 2024, with the agenda and full packet available as PDF documents.
- Meeting date: March 19, 2024
- Agenda document posted
- Agenda packet document posted
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a deck at 53 Baltusrol Road, fencing at 108 Woodland Avenue, and a sport/recreation court with lighting at 35 Beekman Terrace. The board will also discuss the 2023 annual report and approve minutes from the March 4 meeting. All items are open to public comment after each presentation.
- Variance for rear yard setback and building coverage for deck at 53 Baltusrol Road (ZB-23-2229)
- Variance for driveway gate and fences at 108 Woodland Avenue (ZB-23-2228)
- Variance for sport/recreation court with lighting at 35 Beekman Terrace (ZB-23-2214)
- Resolution for memorialization for 28 Cromwell Parkway (ZB-23-2226)
- Discussion of 2023 annual report recommendations
Environmental Commission
The Environmental Commission will review February meeting minutes and discuss an upcoming grant application. The agenda also includes updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up and RAC/GreenFaith initiatives.
- Upcoming Grant Application
- Earth Day Clean-Up Updates
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
- Approval of February meeting minutes
Common Council
The Summit Common Council is meeting on March 5, 2024, to consider a revised agenda and agenda packet. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no specific action items listed in the provided text.
- Review of revised March 5, 2024 agenda
- Review of revised March 5, 2024 agenda packet
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a deck at 58 Beverly Road, steep-slope and setback variances at 7 Essex Road, and front/side yard setback variances for a second-story addition at 77 West End Avenue. The board will also vote to memorialize three prior decisions, approve February 21 minutes, and discuss the 2023 annual report.
- 58 Beverly Road: variance to keep existing deck (ZB-22-2160-2)
- 7 Essex Road: variances for steep slope and setback of active accessory structure (ZB-23-2227)
- 77 West End Avenue: side/front yard setback variances for second story, garage, kitchen expansion, porch roof, rear deck (ZB-23-2212)
- Memorialization resolutions: 24 Russell Place, 5 Robin Hood Road, 259 Summit Avenue
- Discussion of 2023 Annual Report
Environmental Commission
The Summit Environmental Commission will review January meeting minutes and discuss upcoming grant applications. The commission will also receive updates regarding Earth Day clean-up efforts and RAC and GreenFaith activities.
- Approval of January meeting minutes
- Upcoming grant applications
- Earth Day Clean-Up updates
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
Planning Board
This meeting of the Summit, NJ Planning Board is scheduled but has no agenda items listed. The agenda text indicates only 'No Agenda' for both the regular meeting and the CRBD Outreach Meeting, so no decisions or discussions are planned.
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance applications: one for a rear deck at 28 Cromwell Parkway and another for major site plan approval and multiple variances at 502 Morris Avenue and 5 Lowell Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three prior cases, approve minutes, discuss committee appointments, and review the 2023 annual report.
- 28 Cromwell Parkway: C variance for building coverage and rear yard setback to add a rear deck
- 502 Morris Avenue & 5 Lowell Avenue: Preliminary and final major site plan approval; D variance for parking on lot 4 in R-6 zone; D variance for expansion of non-conforming use; C variances for outdoor overnight parking of 6 commercial vehicles, illumination deviation, and hanging sign
- Memorialization resolutions for 155 Canoe Brook Parkway, 19 Oakley Avenue, and 16 Edgewood Road
- Discussion of Shade Tree Advisory Committee appointment
- Appointment to Mt. Laurel Subcommittee, Affordable Housing
Historic Preservation Commission
The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review five advisory items involving property changes in historic districts, including revised plans for 259 Summit Avenue and variance requests for decks, fences, and a driveway gate. The commission will also discuss new business items such as a digital staff comments report, oath of office, and research projects on historic plaques and other towns' ordinances. Old business includes a review of demolition permits from 2019-2023.
- 259 Summit Avenue: revised hardscape and planting plans (2nd set) in North Side Historic District
- 7 Essex Road: variances for steep slope and setback of active accessory structure
- 58 Beverly Road: variance to keep existing deck
- 108 Woodland Avenue: variances for 6-foot driveway gate, fences, and 7-foot deer fence
- 53 Baltusrol Road: rear yard setback and building coverage for small deck
Common Council
The Summit Common Council is holding its regular meeting on February 20, 2024. The agenda itself is minimal, listing only the meeting agenda and the agenda packet as documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics detailed in the provided text.
- Meeting agenda and agenda packet posted for February 20, 2024
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Affordable Housing Committee
The committee will review the 2023 Annual Status Report and receive an Administrative Agent Report. The meeting also includes a review of the Affordable Housing Trust Account balance and an open discussion period.
- 2023 Annual Status Report review
- Administrative Agent Report
- Affordable Housing Trust Account balance review
Common Council
This agenda for the February 6, 2024 Common Council meeting contains only links to PDF documents (the agenda and the agenda packet) and no listed agenda items. The meeting appears to be procedural, with substantive details available only in the attached files.
- Agenda PDF link
- Agenda packet PDF link
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a proposal for a multi-family dwelling at 477-479 Morris Avenue, a home addition at 24 Russell Place, a porch and pool at 5 Robin Hood Road, and a steep slope variance at 259 Summit Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for two prior applications, approve minutes, discuss a committee appointment, and review the 2023 annual report.
- 477 & 479 Morris Avenue: preliminary/final site plan, D variance, bulk relief for parking, multi-family dwelling (3 bedrooms and apts)
- 24 Russell Place: two and a half story addition and new raised deck
- 5 Robin Hood Road: front yard setback variance for porch and pool, building coverage variance
- 259 Summit Avenue: variance for steep slope disturbance
- Resolutions for 66 Prospect Hill Avenue and 44 Beverly Road
Common Council
This Common Council meeting agenda contains only the agenda packet and final agenda documents, with no substantive items, resolutions, or discussion topics listed. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Board of Health
This is the annual reorganization meeting of the Summit Board of Health. The board will elect officers, approve prior meeting minutes, review January 2024 bills, and receive reports from the environmental health specialist, nurse, and health officer. Public comments are also scheduled.
- Nomination of President and Vice-President
- Approval of minutes from November 27 and December 18, 2023
- Review of bills for January 2024
- Mobile food license under new business
Environmental Commission
The commission will review upcoming grant applications and receive updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up. The meeting also includes reports on RAC, GreenFaith, ecosystems, and climate.
- Review of upcoming grant applications
- Earth Day Clean-Up updates
- RAC and GreenFaith updates
- Discussion on ecosystems and climate
Planning Board
The Summit Planning Board will reorganize for 2024, appoint professionals and committees, and hold a public hearing on a minor subdivision application at 2 Parkview Terrace. The applicant seeks to divide the lot into two and obtain variances for lot area, side yard, and width. The board will also consider a time extension for a prior application and approve minutes from the December 2023 meeting.
- Public hearing: Michael and Susan Balogh, 2 Parkview Terrace, minor subdivision into two lots, variances for lot area, side yard, and width (PB-23-271)
- Resolution for extension: 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue (Liam and Suzanna Carr, Shannon Mahaney, George and Brenda Shepherd)
- Adoption of official newspaper and 2024 rules and regulations
- Appointments: Board Attorney, Planner, Engineer, and committee members
- Oath of office for new members: Steven Spurr, Patrice Magee, Ryan Felmet, Delia Hamlet, Susan Bowen
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications seeking variances for residential additions, including one withdrawn application. The board will also consider resolutions for previously heard cases, approve minutes, and discuss the 2022 annual report.
- 21 Sterling, LLC: withdrawn application for new construction at 223 Kent Place Boulevard
- Nancy Del Pizzo and Carole Soricelli: variances for side yard setbacks for additions at 155 Canoe Brook Parkway
- Brett and Amanda Newman: variances for coverage and FAR for additions at 16 Edgewood Road
- Steven and Solange Burgermeister: variances for coverage and FAR for rear addition at 19 Oakley Avenue
- Resolutions for memorialization for four prior cases (99 Woodland Ave, 38 Ascot Way, 32 Edison Way, 45 Templar Way)
Historic Preservation Commission
This is the agenda for the January 17, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting date and a reference to an attached PDF document, with no specific items listed. As such, the meeting appears to be procedural or the substantive items are not included in this text.
- No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a pool and patio on a steep slope, walkway and patio updates, a home addition, and a sport/recreation court. The board will also take oaths for new members, adopt the 2024 calendar, and memorialize resolutions for three prior cases.
- 259 Summit Avenue: variance for steep slope to construct pool and patio (ZB-23-2209)
- 44 Beverly Road: variances for lot coverage, side and rear yard setbacks for walkways and patio (ZB-23-2218)
- 66 Prospect Hill Avenue: addition requiring variances for combined side yard setback and max lot coverage (ZB-23-2216)
- 111 Beekman Terrace: sport/recreation court proposal (ZB-23-2214)
- Resolutions for memorialization: 64 Blackburn Road, 21 Sherman Avenue, 86 Larned Road
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several residential applications. These include requests for variances related to steep slopes, lot coverage, and setbacks for various home improvements.
- Public hearing for 259 Summit Avenue: steep slope variance for a pool and patio
- Public hearing for 44 Beverly Road: variances for lot coverage and yard setbacks for walkways and a patio
- Public hearing for 66 Prospect Hill Avenue: addition requiring side yard and lot coverage variances
- Public hearing for 111 Beekman Terrace: proposal for a sport/recreation court
- Memorialization of resolutions for 64 Blackburn Road, 21 Sherman Avenue, and 86 Larned Road
Common Council
This is the annual organization meeting of the Summit, NJ Common Council. The agenda contains only procedural items such as adopting the meeting schedule and appointing officials; no substantive policy decisions are listed.
- Organization meeting agenda and packet
- Meeting invitation