Summit public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission will consider a demolition application for the single‑family house at 9 Hawthorne Place, a contributing property in the North Side Historic District built in 1920. The agenda also includes review of the 2026 commission calendar, a rescheduled Preservation NJ event, and an ordinance passed on 10/7/2025 with an effective date of 10/16/2025. Liaison updates from the Planning Board and City Council will be presented before adjourning.

• Review demolition application for 9 Hawthorne Place (historic Colonial Revival house, built 1920)
• Adopt 2026 Historic Preservation Commission calendar (3rd Wednesday, August recess, City Hall Whitman Community Room)
• Reschedule Preservation NJ event to Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Discuss ordinance passed 10/7/2025, effective 10/16/2025 (DCS workflow in process)
• Receive liaison updates from Planning Board and City Council

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will adopt its 2026 meeting schedule and hold public hearings on several variance requests for residential projects. Applicants include 71 Hill Crest Avenue, 19 Ridge Road, 32 Lenox Road, 19 Ox Bow Lane, and 45 Prospect Hill Avenue. The board will also consider closed‑session personnel matters, memorialization resolutions, and approve minutes.

• Adopt 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting schedule
• Variance for 71 Hill Crest Ave: lot coverage, building coverage, front yard setback, front entry garage
• Variance for 19 Ridge Rd: building coverage, building height, lot coverage, steep‑slope disturbance, driveway width, pool
• Variance for 32 Lenox Rd: max height of accessory structure, fence/wall height, steep slopes for pool, pergola, poolhouse
• Variance for 19 Ox Bow Ln: side yard setback and combined side yard width for two‑story addition

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear an Environmental Commission presentation on the Environmental Resource Inventory. It will consider a minor subdivision application from Linden Place RTR LLC for 268‑270 Ashland Road, including variances for lot area and rear‑yard setback to create lots 2.01 and 2.02. The Board will adopt the 2026 schedule of meetings. A closed session will address attorney‑client privileged mediation updates and confidential personnel matters.

• Environmental Resource Inventory presentation by the Environmental Commission
• Minor subdivision application (Linden Place RTR LLC) at 268‑270 Ashland Road, variances for lot area and rear‑yard setback to create lots 2.01 and 2.02
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Board schedule of meetings
• Closed session: Attorney‑Client Privilege Matters – HEFSP mediation update
• Closed session: Confidential personnel matters – Review Board Professionals RFQ submissions

The Board approved the minor subdivision application PB-25-281 for 268‑270 Ashland Road with variances. The Board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and authorized a closed‑session for specific matters. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minor subdivision application PB-25-281 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session on litigation, housing element, personnel, and RFQ matters (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet monthly from January through December 2026, with breaks in July and August. The group will discuss a 'Tiny Forest' project, an environmental resource inventory, and committee updates.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Presentation on Tiny Forest project
• Review of environmental resource inventory
• Committee updates
• New Business discussion

The meeting approved the November minutes and provided updates on Tiny Forest bird nests, Earth Day clean‑up plans, the Environmental Resource Inventory, community energy projects, recycling initiatives, and upcoming park line bridge removal bids. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will schedule the application of the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 695 Springfield Avenue. No formal hearing will be held at this meeting; the matter will be set for a later regular meeting with a hearing anticipated on January 21, 2026. The application seeks preliminary and final site‑plan approval, a conditional use, and D1, D3, and C variances for solar panels, lot size, setbacks, coverage, parking, and a monument sign.

• Scheduling of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (ZB-24-2237) at 695 Springfield Avenue
• D1 variance request to install freestanding solar panels in the parking area
• D3 variances for lot size under 2 acres, front and side yard setbacks, lot and building coverage, parking setbacks, and rear yard buffer
• C variances for onsite parking spaces, front/side yard setbacks and buffers, rear yard buffers, and monument sign size
• No formal hearing; matter to be heard on Jan 21, 2026 at a regular Zoning Board meeting

The Zoning Board voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church application (ZB-24-2237) to a future hearing on January 21, 2026. The motion was made by Mr. Fehskens, seconded by Mr. Curran, and passed with seven members voting aye and no recorded nays. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Carried ZB-24-2237 application to Jan 21, 2026 (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Common Council

The agenda consists only of the meeting time and references to PDF documents. No specific items, such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings, are detailed.

The Common Council approved several resolutions, most notably a shared services agreement with New Providence for wastewater operations up to $222,596.81, passed unanimously. The council also approved a transfer of appropriations for the operating budget and an exception to bidding limits for a parking pay‑by‑phone service, both unanimously. Three ordinances were introduced for first reading, with votes of 5‑1, unanimous, and unanimous respectively.

• Approved shared services agreement with New Providence for wastewater operations, up to $222,596.81 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations – Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved exception to bidding > $17,500 for Parking Pay‑by‑Phone Services (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance adding Tatlock Field lighting policy (5‑1)
• Introduced ordinance repealing and replacing council meeting rules (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting parking on specified streets (unanimous)
• Approved performance bond release for 146 Morris Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved refunds and payments totaling $2,069,533.86 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

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

• 96 Fernwood Road: variance for lot coverage for extended patio with kitchen
• 14 Hughes Place: variances for building and lot coverage for a deck
• 175 Oak Ridge Avenue: variances for lot and building coverage for a detached garage
• 90 Tulip Street: variances for FAR, building coverage, and side yard setbacks for second story additions
• Resolutions for memorialization for 13 Huntley Road and 190 Kent Place Boulevard

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests—applications ZB-25-2294, ZB-25-2305, and ZB-25-2314—with conditions. It voted to carry the ZB-25-2302 garage variance to a February 2, 2026 hearing. The Board memorialized two property resolutions and the September 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2294 (5-1 vote)
• Approved variance ZB-25-2305 (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZB-25-2314 (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-25-2302 to Feb 2, 2026 hearing (7 ayes)
• Memorialized resolutions for 13 Huntley Rd and 190 Kent Place Blvd (voice vote, unanimous)
• Memorialized September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications and business. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for December 15, 2025.

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health will review compliance with the open public meetings act, approve the September 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the 2026 Health Services budget and local retail tobacco licensing. Reports from the Environmental Health Specialist, Nurse, Health Officer, and Animal Control will be presented. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of November 2025 bills
• 2026 Health Services budget discussion
• Local retail tobacco licensing
• Environmental Health Specialist report

The Board unanimously approved the September 22, 2025 minutes and the bill list totaling $15,092.81. It decided to wait until the January meeting to vote on the 2026 Health Services Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list $15,092.81 (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on the 2026 Health Services Budget until January meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Common Council

The council unanimously approved the November 5 minutes and adopted ordinance 25-3361 changing metered parking spaces on Park Avenue. Ordinance 25-3362 restricting parking on Ashland Road was tabled unanimously. Several resolutions were approved, including the sale of the old firehouse property, purchases for the Tatlock Playground, and contracts for on‑call plumbing and electrician services.

• Approved November 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance 25-3361 to change number of metered parking spaces on Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 25-3362 restricting parking on Ashland Road (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 396 Broad Street (Old Firehouse Property)
• Authorized state contract purchase for Tatlock Playground – Kompan – $466,962.562
• Authorized Bergen County cooperative purchase for Tatlock Playground – Kompan – $281,065.25
• Awarded on‑call plumbing services contract – Magic Touch Construction – up to $35,000 per year
• Awarded on‑call electrician services contracts – Sonny Electric, Inc. and CRD Electric LLC – up to $20,000 per year each

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will approve October meeting minutes, discuss a Tiny Forest project, review the Environmental Resource Inventory, receive committee updates, and open the floor for new business. Each item is scheduled for a brief time slot and led by the listed speakers.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Tiny Forest discussion (presented by Donna Goggin Patel)
• Environmental Resource Inventory review (presented by Donna Goggin Patel)
• Committee updates from John Kilby and Mimi Zukoff
• Open new business for all participants

The commission formally approved the minutes from the October meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and discussion of upcoming projects and programs.

• Approved October minutes (no vote tally provided)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will conduct advisory reviews for eight properties seeking variances for building coverage, setbacks, and height. The meeting also includes updates on demolition permits and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• 14 Hughes Place: variance for building and lot coverage for a deck
• 90 Tulip Street: variance for FAR, building coverage, and side yard setbacks for second story additions
• 19 Ridge Road: variance for building coverage, height, lot coverage, steep slope disturbance, driveway width, and pool
• 71 Hillcrest Avenue: variance for lot coverage, building coverage, front yard setback, and front entry garage for a new home
• 268-270 Ashland Road: minor subdivision application with variances for lot area and rear yard setback

The commission unanimously ratified variances for several historic properties, including 14 Hughes Place, 90 Tulip Street, 19 Ridge Road, 71 Hillcrest Avenue, 175 Oak Ridge Avenue, 37 Webster Avenue, 32 Lenox Road, and 268‑270 Ashland Road. It approved a demolition permit for the historic home at 71 Hillcrest Avenue. The commission also recorded the passage of a historic preservation ordinance on October 7, 2025, effective October 16, 2025. No other substantive decisions were noted.

• Approved variance for 14 Hughes Place (deck) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 90 Tulip Street (second‑story addition) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 19 Ridge Road (addition and renovations) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved demolition permit for 71 Hillcrest Avenue – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 175 Oak Ridge Avenue (detached garage) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 37 Webster Avenue (rear yard setback, driveway width, etc.) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 32 Lenox Road (accessory structure, pool pergola) – motion carried unanimously
• Recorded passage of historic preservation ordinance (effective 10/16/2025) – no vote recorded

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential property improvements. Applicants seek variances for front‑yard setbacks, accessory structures, lot and building coverage, and floor‑area‑ratio limits at 6 Llewellyn Road, 47 Hill Crest Avenue, 45 Prospect Hill Avenue, and 32 Montrose Avenue. The board will also adopt memorial resolutions for properties at 15 Middle Avenue, 57 Hobart Avenue, 8 Irving Place, and 23 Ox Bow Lane. No minutes are scheduled for approval at this meeting.

• 6 Llewellyn Road – variance for front‑yard setback, side‑yard, lot and building coverage, and accessory structure location to add a pool, driveway, patio, and residence expansion (ZB‑24‑2254).
• 47 Hill Crest Avenue – variance for minimum size of an accessory structure to build a tennis court (ZB‑25‑2312).
• 45 Prospect Hill Avenue – variance for steep‑slope and building coverage to construct a new home, patio, and in‑ground pool (ZB‑25‑2303).
• 32 Montrose Avenue – variance for floor‑area‑ratio, lot and building coverage, and garage requirements to add a second story, front porch, driveway, shed, and patio (ZB‑25‑2310).
• Memorial resolutions for 15 Middle Avenue, 57 Hobart Avenue, 8 Irving Place, and 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB‑25‑2299, ZB‑25‑2300, ZB‑25‑2304, ZB‑25‑2296).

The board withdrew the 6 Llewellyn Road application and moved to carry the 45 Prospect Hill Avenue variance request without notice to Dec. 17, which passed. It approved the variance applications for 47 Hill Crest Avenue and 32 Montrose Avenue with conditions, both unanimously. The board also memorialized resolutions for properties on Middle Avenue, Hobart Avenue, Irving Place, and Ox Bow Lane. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Motion to carry ZB-25-2303 (45 Prospect Hill Ave) without notice passed (5-0)
• Approved ZB-25-2312 (47 Hill Crest Ave) variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2310 (32 Montrose Ave) variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 15 Middle Avenue (ZB-25-2299)
• Memorialized resolution for 57 Hobart Avenue (ZB-25-2300)
• Memorialized resolution for 8 Irving Place (ZB-25-2304)
• Memorialized resolution for 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB-25-2296)
• Adjourned by voice vote (unanimous)

Common Council

The council approved the October 21 meeting minutes unanimously. Two development and parking ordinances were tabled unanimously, while two other ordinances were introduced for future hearings. A series of finance and capital‑project resolutions were approved unanimously, including write‑offs, contract extensions, and budget authorizations.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3359 amending development regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3360 amending parking prohibitions (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3361 to change metered parking spaces on Park Ave (unanimous, hearing 11/17/25)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3362 to restrict stopping/standing on Ashland Rd (unanimous, hearing 11/17/25)
• Approved Finance Resolutions 41786‑41789 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects Resolutions 41790‑41795 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential properties at 13 Huntley Road, 221 Blackburn Road, 190 Kent Place Boulevard, and 23 Ox Bow Lane. It will also consider two resolutions concerning 80 Elm Street and an extension at 226 Hobart Avenue. No minutes are pending approval. The meeting is open to the public.

• Variance for front‑facing garage at 13 Huntley Road (ZB‑25‑2307).
• Variance for side‑yard setback and second‑floor addition at 221 Blackburn Road (ZB‑25‑2308).
• Variance for side‑yard, combined side‑yard, and generator setbacks at 190 Kent Place Boulevard (ZB‑25‑2309).
• Variance for steep‑slope disturbance for patio and stormwater management at 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB‑25‑2296).
• Resolution for 80 Elm Street (ZB‑25‑2291) and extension at 226 Hobart Avenue (ZB‑22‑2147).

The Summit Zoning Board approved three variance applications with conditions: 13 Huntley Road (unanimous), 190 Kent Place Boulevard (5-2 vote), and 23 Ox Bow Lane (unanimous). The board also memorialized resolutions for 226 Hobart Avenue and 80 Elm Street. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved variance for 13 Huntley Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 190 Kent Place Boulevard (5-2)
• Approved variance for 23 Ox Bow Lane (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 226 Hobart Avenue
• Memorialized resolution for 80 Elm Street
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss amendments to Development Regulations Ordinance Chapter 35 for Master Plan consistency. The meeting includes a presentation from the Environmental Commission and a resolution regarding a professional services contract for special litigation counsel.

• Environmental Resource Inventory presentation by the Env. Commission
• Amendments to DRO Chapter 35 for Master Plan Consistency Review
• Withdrawal of minor subdivision application for 68 Valley View Ave
• Award of professional services contract for Special Litigation Counsel (Docket No. UNN-L-003186-25)
• Memorialization of Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project Review at 80 Butler Parkway

The Board approved a resolution for the Tatlock Field Lights capital project with a unanimous vote. It also approved the withdrawal of a minor subdivision application (PB‑25‑278) without prejudice, also unanimously. The regular and closed‑session minutes from July 28, 2025 and July 28, 2026 were each approved unanimously. A closed session was authorized and later exited by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved Tatlock Field Lights capital project resolution (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of subdivision PB‑25‑278 (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2026 closed‑session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Exited closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council agenda for October 21, 2025 contains only the meeting time of 7:30 P.M. and placeholders for documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are listed. Therefore no decisions or discussions are scheduled in this agenda.

The council introduced an amendment to the traffic code prohibiting parking on several streets (unanimous). It approved a series of finance and public‑service resolutions, including a grant for CDBG Year 52, a curbside recycling contract transfer, award‑extension requests for a Broad Street sidewalk and a bike‑park phase, appointment of three police officers, reimbursement of retiree health‑insurance costs, and payment of bills totaling $1,503,300.16 (all unanimous).

• Introduced ordinance 25-3360 amending parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Appointed three new police officers (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for CDBG Year 52 (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of curbside recycling contract to Interstate Waste Services (unanimous)
• Approved award‑extension request for Broad Street sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved award‑extension request for Bike Park Phase 2 project (unanimous)
• Reimbursed retiree health‑insurance costs (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,503,300.16 (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will first approve the September meeting minutes. It will then consider a Tiny Forest initiative and review an Environmental Resource Inventory. Committee updates will be given, followed by any new business items.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Discussion of a Tiny Forest project
• Review of the Environmental Resource Inventory
• Committee updates from John Kilby and Mimi Zukoff
• Open floor for new business

The Summit Environmental Commission met on October 20, 2025 and approved the September minutes. The commission reported on the Tiny Forest reforestation effort, the request for the 2026 Earth Day clean‑up, and the renewal of Summit's Sustainable Jersey certification. Additional updates were given on recycling, transfer‑station operations, and community energy projects.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications for site plan approvals and variances. These include a request for solar panel installation at a congregation and several residential additions or expansions. The board will also vote on resolutions for memorialization for three previous cases.

• 695 Springfield Avenue: Request for solar panels, site plan approval, and multiple variances for Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
• 30 Ridgedale Avenue: Variance for side yard setback to construct a garage
• 15 Middle Avenue: Variance for side yard setback and nonconforming garage for a second story addition
• 57 Hobart Avenue: Variance for lot and building coverage for a deck expansion
• 8 Irving Place: Variance for FAR, lot coverage, and building coverage for a 1 story addition

The Summit Zoning Board unanimously approved four variance applications (ZB-25-2306, ZB-25-2299, ZB-25-2300, ZB-25-2304). It voted to carry application ZB-24-2237 to a special meeting on Dec 8, 2025. The board also approved three memorialization resolutions (ZB-25-2298, ZB-25-2301, ZB-24-2234) with unanimous votes.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2306 (garage) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2299 (second‑story addition) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2300 (deck expansion) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2304 (FAR and lot coverage) – unanimous
• Carried ZB-24-2237 to a special meeting on Dec 8, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2298 – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2301 – unanimous
• Approved corrective resolution ZB-24-2234 – unanimous

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a courtesy request for Tatlock Field lights at 80 Butler Parkway, a variance to demolish a 100‑year‑old Tudor Revival house at 45 Prospect Hill Avenue and construct a new home with a patio and pool, and a demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue submitted by R. Keller Construction. New business includes setting the 2026 commission meeting calendar and discussing additional demolition applications. Old business covers a Preservation NJ public event on November 1 and updates to demolition ordinances from recent Planning Board and Council meetings.

• Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project courtesy review – 80 Butler Parkway
• Variance request to demolish 100‑year‑old Tudor Revival home at 45 Prospect Hill Avenue and build new home, patio, and in‑ground pool
• Demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue submitted by R. Keller Construction (owner: Rhoten)
• Preservation NJ event – Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable on Demolitions, November 1, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
• Ordinance updates from Planning Board meeting (9/29/25) and Council meeting (10/7/25)

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission ratified six variance applications for properties in historic districts, with each motion carried unanimously. Approved projects include variances for 45 Prospect Hill Avenue, 14 Hughes Place, 90 Tulip Street, 19 Ridge Road, 71 Hillcrest Avenue, and the Tatlock Field lights capital project. New business noted the 2026 HPC meeting calendar and a demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue.

• Approved variance for 45 Prospect Hill Avenue (building coverage, steep slope, pool) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 14 Hughes Place (building and lot coverage for deck) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 90 Tulip Street (FAR, building coverage, setbacks, second‑story addition) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 19 Ridge Road (building coverage, height, lot coverage, slope, driveway, pool) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 71 Hillcrest Avenue (lot coverage, building coverage, front‑yard setback, garage) – unanimous
• Approved Tatlock Field 80 Butler Parkway lights capital project – unanimous

Common Council

The agenda only lists the meeting date, time, and references to PDF documents. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed.

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 25-3356, repealing the old Historic Preservation Commission rules and creating a new Part V historic preservation framework, with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The council also adopted Ordinance 25-3357, repealing the Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone and establishing a new MBC Zone, unanimously. Ordinance 25-3358, which would amend zoning terminology and design guidelines, was unanimously tabled for further revision.

• Adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance 25-3356 (repeal HPC rules, create new Part V) – vote 6-1
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3357 repealing Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone and creating new MBC Zone – unanimous
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3358 amending zoning terminology and design guidelines – unanimous

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding variances for a detached garage and a solar panel project. The board will also vote to memorialize resolutions for four different properties.

• Public hearing for 695 Springfield Avenue: solar panel installation and site plan approval
• Public hearing for 80 Elm Street: variance to demolish and rebuild a detached garage
• Resolution memorialization for 112 Essex Road
• Resolution memorialization for 4 Hughes Place
• Resolution memorialization for 58 Valley View Avenue and 609 Springfield Avenue

The Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance for 80 Elm Street. It voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church solar‑panel application to October 20, 2025 for scheduling. The Board also memorialized several property resolutions by voice vote and then adjourned the meeting at 11:12 pm.

• Approved variance relief for 80 Elm St (unanimous)
• Carried Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church application (ZB-24-2237) to Oct 20, 2025 for scheduling (7 Ayes)
• Memorialized resolutions for 112 Essex Rd, 4 Hughes Pl, 58 Valley View Ave, 609 Springfield Ave (approved by voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 pm (approved)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will consider a master‑plan consistency review of the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning. It will also review a proposed amendment to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and evaluate the Tatlock Field Lights capital project at 80 Butler Parkway. A resolution extending the General Development Plan for 556 Morris Avenue will be considered, and board appointments will be confirmed.

• Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning – master plan consistency review (Amend DRO Chapter 35)
• Historic Preservation Ordinance amendment – master plan consistency review (Amend DRO Chapter 35)
• Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project review – 80 Butler Parkway (BL: 401 L: 1 and 2)
• Resolution to extend General Development Plan #2 for 556 Morris Avenue (BMS)
• Appointments: John Staunton (Class IV, Alt. 2) and Planning Board Liaison to Environmental Commission

The Summit Planning Board appointed John Staunton as a Class IV, Alt. 2 member and named Mr. Felmet as the liaison to the Environmental Commission. It found the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning and the Historic Preservation Ordinance to be consistent with the Master Plan. The board also approved the Bristol‑Myers Squibb General Development Plan Extension #2 and the Tatlock Field Lighting Capital Project Review, both unanimously, and granted several short‑time extensions before adjourning.

• John Staunton appointed as Class IV, Alt. 2 member (qualified by oath)
• Mr. Felmet appointed Planning Board Liaison to Environmental Commission (voice vote, unanimous)
• Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning found not inconsistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Historic Preservation Ordinance found not inconsistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Bristol‑Myers Squibb General Development Plan Extension #2 approved (unanimous)
• Tatlock Field Lighting Capital Project Review approved (unanimous)
• Six 30‑minute and one 15‑minute meeting extensions approved (voice votes, all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote, all in favor)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health will hold its regular meeting to review routine reports and public comments. Members will discuss the 2026 budget, the 2024 annual report, the 2026 meeting schedule, and local retail tobacco licensing. The agenda also includes a review of September 2025 bills and standard procedural items.

• 2026 Budget
• 2024 Annual Report
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Local retail tobacco licensing
• Review of Bills — September 2025

The Board unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a bill list totaling $25,050.60 with a 5‑aye vote. The Board decided to add an additional health meeting each year in March, updating the 2026 schedule. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list totaling $25,050.60 (5‑aye, no nay)
• Added an extra Board of Health meeting in March 2026 (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss advisory variance applications for ten historic properties, each identified by address and a brief description of the proposed change. It will also consider demolition permit applications for several properties listed in the New Business section. The agenda includes an update on a Preservation NJ roundtable on demolitions scheduled for November 1, 2025.

• 23 Oxbow Lane – variance for steep‑slope disturbance to construct a patio and stormwater management (c‑type).
• 45 Edgewood Road – variance for third‑story addition and side‑yard setback to create a new primary suite (c‑type).
• 144 Beekman Rd – demolition permit for a detached garage (issued 7/24/25).
• 68 Valley View Avenue – demolition permit for a house (issued 7/24/25).
• Preservation NJ event – Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable on Demolitions, November 1, 2025.

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission ratified submissions for 13 variance requests, each motion carried unanimously. The commission also recorded demolition permit applications for several properties, including 144 Beekman Rd and 68 Valley View Ave. An upcoming Preservation NJ event on November 1 was announced.

• Approved variance for 23 Oxbow Lane (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 45 Edgewood Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 58 Valley View Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 30 Ridgedale Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 8 Irving Place (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 15 Middle Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 96 Fernwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 57 Hobart Avenue (unanimous)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is scheduled to meet on September 16, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda packet and meeting agenda are available for review.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M.
• Agenda packet available for review
• Meeting agenda available for review

The Summit Common Council adopted Ordinance 25‑3354 to authorize a property exchange for public use and Ordinance 25‑3355 to amend parking regulations. The council also approved a resolution certifying the 2024 audit. Two other ordinances were deferred pending Planning Board input, and one ordinance was introduced for future study.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑3354 authorizing city land exchange (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑3355 amending parking time limits and lot designations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41725 certifying the 2024 audit (unanimous)
• Deferred hearing on Ordinance 25‑3356 historic preservation repeal (pending)
• Deferred hearing on Ordinance 25‑3357 Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal (pending)
• Introduced Ordinance 25‑3358 amending zoning terminology for future study (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 Constitution Week proclamation (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission approved meeting minutes and established dates for the remainder of 2025, noting no meetings in July or August. The body also discussed updates on grants and received reports from the RAC.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Tiny Forest presentation
• Updates on Grants
• RAC Updates
• New Business

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the September 15 session.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for home additions and improvements. The board will also review minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting.

• 96 Fernwood Road: variance for lot coverage for extended patio with kitchen
• 23 Baltusrol Place: variance for building and lot coverage for two story addition
• 45 Edgewood Road: variance for third story addition and side yard setback
• 6 Llewellyn Road: variances for front yard swimming pool, residence expansion, and lot coverage

The Zoning Board carried two pending applications to future meetings (Guicardi’s to Nov 10 and Caponetti’s to Dec 1). It then approved variances for Nisenson’s two‑story addition and for Behm’s third‑story addition with conditions, both unanimously. The Board also memorialized July 21 minutes, entered a closed session, and adjourned at 10:15 pm.

• Carried application ZB-24-2254 (Guicardi) to November 10, 2025 (with notice)
• Carried application ZB-25-2294 (Caponetti) to December 1, 2025 (without notice)
• Approved variances for ZB-25-2298 (Nisenson) – unanimous
• Approved variances for ZB-25-2301 (Behm) with conditions – unanimous
• Memorialized July 21, 2025 minutes – voice vote approved
• Approved entry into Closed Session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 pm – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two consistency reviews that propose amendments to Development Review Ordinance Chapter 35: one for the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning and another for the Historic Preservation Ordinance. A courtesy review of the Tatlock Field Lighting Project will also be held. No other items are on the agenda.

• Morris‑Broad Crossroads Rezoning Consistency Review – Amend DRO Chapter 35
• Historic Preservation Ordinance (Amend DRO Chapter 35) Consistency Review
• Tatlock Field Lighting Project Courtesy Review

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions, pools, and setbacks. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for two properties on Springfield Avenue and Essex Road.

• 112 Essex Road: variance for side yard combo
• 4 Hughes Place: variance for front yard setback for addition and A/C location
• 58 Valley View Avenue: variances for steep slope disturbance, in ground pool, patio, and landscaping
• 609 Springfield Avenue: variances for increased FAR, one-story addition, garage, and side yard deck
• Resolutions for 475 Springfield Avenue and 25 Essex Road

The Summit Zoning Board unanimously approved four variance requests for properties on Essex Road, Hughes Place, Valley View Avenue, and Springfield Avenue. It also unanimously approved two memorialization resolutions for 475 Springfield Avenue and 25 Essex Road. All approvals were made without conditions except for two variances that were approved with conditions.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2292 for 112 Essex Road (c) side‑yard combo – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2289 for 4 Hughes Place (c) front‑yard setback and A/C location – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2287 for 58 Valley View Avenue (c) steep‑slope, pool, patio, landscaping – approved with conditions, unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2297 for 609 Springfield Avenue (d) increased FAR and (c) addition, garage, deck – approved with conditions, unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2295 for 475 Springfield Avenue – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2293 for 25 Essex Road – unanimous

Common Council

The council tabled Ordinance 25-3353 that would change parking allocations at the Broad Street Garage. Four other ordinances—25-3354 (property exchange), 25-3355 (parking time limits), 25-3356 (historic preservation repeal), and 25-3357 (Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal)—were introduced and adopted unanimously. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, authorizing a $291,140.56 garbage‑truck purchase and $2,189,429.85 in payroll and bill payments, while a proposed $191,500.00 transfer‑trailer purchase was pulled.

• Ordinance 25-3353 parking‑lot amendment tabled
• Ordinance 25-3354 property‑exchange introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3355 parking‑time‑limit changes introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3356 historic‑preservation repeal introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3357 Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal introduced, unanimous
• Consent agenda approved unanimously – garbage‑truck purchase $291,140.56
• Consent agenda approved unanimously – payroll and bill payments $2,189,429.85
• Transfer‑trailer purchase $191,500.00 pulled (not approved)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for five previous property decisions.

• 475 Springfield Avenue: variance for change of use for first floor office space
• 25 Essex Road: variance for side-yard combo and building coverage for a 1-story addition
• 80 Elm Street: variance to demolish and rebuild detached garage (carried to October 6, 2025)
• Memorialization of resolutions for 18 Sherman Avenue, 9 Sherman Avenue, 9 Valley View Avenue, 136 Pine Grove Avenue, and 185 Oak Ridge Avenue

The Board approved the variance request for 25 Essex Road to allow a one‑story addition, and approved the variance for 475 Springfield Avenue for the Protected Tomorrows project, both with unanimous votes. It also approved several memorialization resolutions for properties on Sherman Avenue, Valley View Avenue, Pine Grove Avenue, and Oak Ridge Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.

• Approved ZB-25-2293 variance for 25 Essex Road (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2295 variance for 475 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 18 Sherman Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 9 Sherman Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 9 Valley View Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 136 Pine Grove Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for Extension – 185 Oak Ridge Avenue (unanimous)

Common Council

The provided agenda contains only procedural timestamps and document links. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

The Summit Common Council approved two bond ordinances. Ordinance 25-3348 appropriates $275,000 for sewerage facility improvements and authorizes $261,500 in bonds. Ordinance 25-3349 appropriates $5,501,000 for various city projects and authorizes $5,238,000 in bonds. Both measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3348: $275,000 sewerage improvement appropriation, $261,500 bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3349: $5,501,000 city improvements appropriation, $5,238,000 bonds (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a minor subdivision application and variances for a property on Valley View Ave. The board will also review resolutions concerning park acreage and a development plan extension.

• Public hearing for PB-25-278: Minor subdivision application and variances for 68 Valley View Ave
• Review of Council Resolution 41642 to correct Martin’s Brook Park acreage
• Resolution of General Development Plan Extension #2 for 556 Morris Avenue BMS
• Closed session regarding Housing Element and Fair Share Plan next steps

The Planning Board carried the Manglani development application to September 29, 2025 without further notice. It unanimously approved a two‑year extension of the General Development Plan for the 556 Morris Avenue site. The Board also authorized the Chair to sign the updated Recreation Open Space Inventory, approved the amended meeting minutes, entered a closed session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Carried PB-25-278 application to Sep 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑year General Development Plan extension for 556 Morris Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Board Chair to sign R.O.S.1 update (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved amended June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Authorized entry into closed session for litigation matters (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 PM (voice vote, unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two development applications. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization regarding two residential properties.

• Proposal for 3 townhouse style dwellings at 27 Edgar Street
• Site plan approval and solar panel installation at 695 Springfield Avenue
• Resolution for 180 Blackburn Road
• Resolution for 32/34 Twombly Drive

The Board approved the application ZB-24-2260 for 27 Edgar Street, authorizing preliminary and final site plan approval, conditional use, and multiple variances for a solar panel installation. The Board also approved memorialization resolutions for 180 Blackburn Road and 32/34 Twombly Drive, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved ZB-24-2260 (27 Edgar Street) – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Maleh, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Chieffo, Mr. Cianciulli, Chairman Loikits)
• Approved memorialization for 180 Blackburn Road – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Maleh, Ms. Chieffo, Mr. Cianciulli)
• Approved memorialization for 32/34 Twombly Drive – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Chieffo, Chairman Loikits)
• Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote – all in favor, none opposed

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission is conducting advisory reviews for variances and demolition permits at several properties. Discussions include building coverage changes and the potential demolition of historic homes on Springfield Avenue.

• Variance for building and lot coverage at 23 Baltusrol Place
• Variance to demolish and rebuild a detached garage at 80 Elm Street
• Review of revised plans for 695 Springfield Avenue including an increase to 46 parking spaces
• Demolition application for the 1880 Porter House at 573 Springfield Avenue
• Demolition application for the 1901 David Leslie Young home at 695 Springfield Avenue

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also ratified the variance submission for 1.23 Baltusrol Place, the variance for 80 Elm Street, and the revised plans for 695 Springfield Avenue. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified 1.23 Baltusrol Place variance (unanimous)
• Ratified 80 Elm Street garage demolition/rebuild variance (unanimous)
• Ratified revised plans for 695 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four residential property variance requests. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for six different properties.

• 18 Sherman Avenue: variance for FAR and side-yard setback for second story and first story addition
• 9 Sherman Avenue: variances for FAR, building and lot coverage for additions and a new patio
• 9 Valley View Avenue: variance for maximum building coverage
• 136 Pine Grove Avenue: variance for FAR, side yard setback and number of stories for porch and rear addition
• Resolutions for memorialization for 49 Tulip Street, 67 Dale Drive, 65 Fernwood Road, 235 Morris Avenue, 503 Springfield Avenue, and 28 Druid Hill Road

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications for properties on Sherman Avenue, Valley View Avenue, and Pine Grove Avenue. Three approvals were unanimous while the 9 Valley View Avenue request passed with a single dissenting vote. The board also approved memorialization of minutes from June 2, 5, and 9, 2025, and adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.

• Approved variance for 18 Sherman Avenue (ZB-25-2285) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 9 Sherman Avenue (ZB-25-2290) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 9 Valley View Avenue (ZB-25-2289) – with one nay vote
• Approved variance for 136 Pine Grove Avenue (ZB-24-2276) – unanimous
• Memorialized minutes from June 2, 5, and 9, 2025 – approved
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 p.m. – motion passed unanimously

Common Council

The Summit Common Council adopted several ordinances, including a $12,606,500 school‑improvement bond, the elimination of the Auxiliary Police, and new vicious‑dog regulations. A historic‑preservation repeal ordinance was tabled, and the 2025‑2030 Capital Plan and Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan were approved. Four additional bond ordinances for sewer, utility, and parking projects were introduced, and one loading‑zone ordinance was pulled.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3344 appropriating $12,606,500 for school improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3345 445 eliminating the Auxiliary Police (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3346 strengthening vicious‑dog regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3347 repealing historic preservation rules (motion to table passed)
• Approved Resolution 41661 amending the 2025‑2030 Capital Plan and 2025 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41664 adopting the Fourth Round Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan (unanimous)
• Introduced four bond ordinances (25-3348, 25-3349, 25-3350, 25-3351) for sewer, utility, and parking improvements (unanimous)
• Pulled Ordinance (ID #11987) changing loading‑zone parking rules

Common Council

The Common Council voted to adopt Resolution 41660, which endorses the city's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the council members present. The adoption moves the affordable‑housing plan forward and provides the city with immunity from builder’s remedy lawsuits through July. No other motions were recorded as decisions.

• Adopted Resolution 41660 endorsing Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing featuring a planner's presentation on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The board will also consider a resolution regarding this plan and the appointment of a Board Secretary.

• Public hearing on Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution for Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
• Resolution appointing Board Secretary

The Planning Board appointed Ms. Jessica Sands as the official Board Secretary. It then adopted the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to retain immunity from builder’s remedy lawsuits. The Board also approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Appointed Ms. Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
• Approved May 29, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing several advisory requests for variances and site plans. A primary focus is a proposal to replace existing structures at 695 Springfield Avenue with new church and office space.

• 695 Springfield Avenue: Proposal to demolish existing structures for new classrooms, offices, and church space with 42 parking spaces
• 68 Valley View Avenue: Minor subdivision from 1 to 2 lots with variances for lot width and slope disturbance
• 9 Sherman Avenue: Variances for building coverage, lot coverage, FAR, and two additions
• 18 Sherman Avenue: Variances for FAR and side yard setbacks for first and second-story additions
• 475 Springfield Avenue: D1 use variance to permit retail on the first floor

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously ratified the submission for the proposed demolition and new construction at 695 Springfield Avenue, even though the commission objected to the design’s compatibility with historic guidelines. The commission also unanimously ratified submissions for a minor subdivision at 68 Valley View Avenue and a variance for slope disturbance at 58 Valley View Avenue. No other actions were taken.

• Ratified submission for 695 Springfield Ave demolition and new construction (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 68 Valley View Ave minor subdivision (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 58 Valley View Ave slope disturbance variance (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 25-3343, establishing 2025 salaries, wages and compensation for all city officers and employees, with a unanimous vote. The council also introduced several other ordinances for future consideration, including a $12,606,500 school‑bond appropriation and amendments to police, animal control, and historic preservation codes. A series of resolutions were unanimously approved, covering fire department vacancies, senior affordable housing, playground bids, an emergency pump contract not to exceed $90,000, stream‑stabilization support, and temporary pop‑up dog parks.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3343 (2025 salaries) – unanimous (Boyer, Hamlet, Kalmanson, McTernan, Pawlowski, Toth)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3344 (school improvement bonds $12,606,500) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3345 (amend police code to eliminate auxiliary police) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3346 (amend animal control code on vicious dogs) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3347 (repeal historic preservation commission rules) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41635 – authorize emergency contract for Constantine Road pump station, not to exceed $90,000 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41636 – support Salt Brook stream‑stabilization project – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41637 – authorize temporary pop‑up dog parks at Memorial Field (July 11‑12) and Village Green (July 25‑26) – unanimous

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review a report on a solar panel recycling facility tour and discuss a Tiny Forest project. The body will also receive updates on grants, SJ Certification, and RAC.

• Tiny Forest discussion
• Solar Panel Recycling Facility Tour Report
• Updates on grants and SJ Certification
• RAC updates

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled a Community Night for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 on the Village Green, with the commission hosting a table at the event. The commission also confirmed that no meetings will be held in July or August 2025 and set the 2025 Summit Free Market dates.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled Community Night for Tuesday, July 22 at the Village Green
• Environmental Commission will host a table at Community Night
• No Environmental Commission meetings will be held in July or August 2025
• Summit Free Market events set for second Saturday each month 8 am‑3 pm and fourth Friday each month 12‑2 pm in 2025
• Summit qualified for Silver Sustainable Jersey certification (630 points earned)
• Environmental Resource Inventory draft expected in mid‑July

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential and commercial properties. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for four previous cases.

• 235 Morris Avenue: Amended application for site plan approval and variances for non-conforming use, FAR, setback, and parking
• 32/34 Twombly Drive: Variances for FAR, lot coverage, building coverage, and steep slope for a second story addition and pool
• 65 Fernwood Road: Variance for lot coverage to reconstruct a patio
• Resolutions for memorialization for 20 Van Dyke Place, 11 Plain Street, 45 Franklin Place, and 9 Stony Hill Court

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three variance applications: ZB-25-2281 for 65 Fernwood Road, ZB-24-2273 for 32/34 Twombly Drive, and ZB-19-1992-2 for 235 Morris Avenue. The board also unanimously approved four memorialization resolutions for 20 Van Dyke Place, 11 Plain Street, 45 Franklin Place, and 9 Stony Hill Court. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 PM.

• Approved variance for 65 Fernwood Rd patio (ZB-25-2281) – unanimous
• Approved variances for 32/34 Twombly Dr addition and pool (ZB-24-2273) – unanimous
• Approved variances for 235 Morris Ave expansion (ZB-19-1992-2) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 20 Van Dyke Place (ZB-25-2283) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 11 Plain Street (ZB-21-2117-2) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 45 Franklin Place (ZB-24-2275) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 9 Stony Hill Court (ZB-24-2275) – unanimous

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application for the Beacon Unititian Universalist Congregation. The board will consider several variances related to solar panel installation and property setbacks.

• Application ZB-24-2237 for 695 Springfield Avenue
• Request for D1 variance to install freestanding solar panels in the parking area
• Request for D3 variances regarding lot size, yard setbacks, and lot coverage
• Request for C variances regarding onsite parking spaces and monument sign size

The Zoning Board approved application ZB-24-2237 for the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 695 Springfield Avenue, granting preliminary and final site plan approval, conditional use, and multiple variances. The approval was unanimous, with Ucko moving, Chieffo seconding, and ayes from Cianciulli, Ucko, Chieffo, Fehskens, and Vice Chair Zahn. The Board added the condition that the site will not host a homeless shelter. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the regular and closed‑session minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. Councilmember Hamlet moved, Councilmember Boyer seconded, and the approval was unanimous. No other formal votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved May 20, 2025 regular and closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ordinance 25-3341 (no speakers requested)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for home expansions, pools, and setbacks. The board will also vote on memorializing previous resolutions for three properties.

• 49 Tulip Street: Rear yard setback for bump out and patio
• 67 Dale Drive: Lot coverage and rear yard setback for patio
• 6 Llewellyn Road: Front yard swimming pool and residence expansion
• 180 Blackburn Road: Variance for disturbance of steep slopes
• Memorialization of resolutions for 83 West End Avenue, 78 Essex Road, and 31 Hobart Avenue

The Zoning Board approved variance applications for 49 Tulip Street and 67 Dale Drive, both unanimously, and denied the steep‑slope variance for 180 Blackburn Road by a 3‑4 vote. It also approved three memorialization resolutions unanimously. All other items were procedural actions.

• Approved ZB-24-2266 (49 Tulip Street) variance (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2270 (67 Dale Drive) variance with two‑year drainage jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Denied ZB-25-2280 (180 Blackburn Road) steep‑slope variance (3‑4 vote)
• Approved ZB-24-2262 (83 West End Avenue) memorialization (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2279 (78 Essex Road) memorialization (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2277 (31 Hobart Avenue) memorialization (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2254 (6 Llewellyn Road) without notice to 9/15/25
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Ucko, seconded by Nelson)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a general overview and listening session regarding the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP). A closed session is scheduled to review the draft plan and input received to date.

• General Overview of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP)
• HEFSP Listening Session
• Review of Draft HEFSP and input received (Closed Session)

The Board approved Ms. Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary by unanimous vote. The minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The Board authorized a closed‑session to discuss litigation and affordable‑housing matters, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session on litigation and affordable‑housing (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss and potentially vote on five property variance requests at this meeting. These include additions, setbacks, lot coverage, and site plan approvals for properties built between 1946 and 1977. The meeting also includes old business items like a plaque dedication and award nominations, as well as liaison updates.

• 1977 Stony Hill Court: Variance for floor-area ratio (FAR) to construct 145 sq ft and 150 sq ft additions
• 1957 180 Blackburn Road: Variance for steep slope re-grading, retaining walls, and stormwater management system
• 1946 Hughes Place: Variance for front-yard setback for addition and A/C location
• 2003 65 Fernwood Road: Variance for lot coverage to reconstruct patio
• 1870 235 Morris Avenue: Amended site plan approval with multiple variances for expansion and setbacks

The Historic Preservation Commission ratified five variance submissions for properties on Stony Hill Court, Blackburn Road, Hughes Place, Fernwood Road, and 235 Morris Avenue. Each motion was carried unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Stony Hill Court addition (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Blackburn Road re‑grading and retaining walls (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Hughes Place front‑yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Fernwood Road lot‑coverage patio (unanimous)
• Approved variance and site‑plan for 235 Morris Avenue improvements (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to amend and adopt the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget. The agenda consists of two resolutions regarding these budget actions.

• Resolution to amend the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget
• Resolution to adopt the 2025 Municipal Operating Budget, as amended

The Common Council adopted a resolution amending the 2025 budget to move $47,000 between accounts, with no effect on the overall total. The council then approved the full 2025 Municipal Operating Budget of $59,769,230, including a $5.25 million capital budget and a $31.8 million tax levy. Separate resolutions summarizing revenues and the Special Improvement District budget were also adopted unanimously.

• Amended 2025 Municipal Operating Budget (move $47,000) – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Operating Budget – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget of $5.25 million – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Special Improvement District Budget – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Resolution 41596: Summary of 2025 revenues and appropriations – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Resolution 41597: Summary of General Revenues and Appropriations for SID – approved unanimously (7‑0)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions and fences. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two previous cases.

• Variance for fence height at 20 Van Dyke Place
• Variances for side-yard setback and combined side-yard for a 2nd story addition at 11 Plain Street
• Variances for building coverage and side-yard setback for accessory structure and additions at 45 Franklin Place
• Variance for FAR to construct an addition at 9 Stony Hill Court
• Memorialization of resolutions for 15 Greenbriar Drive and 47 Oakland Place

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications—ZB-25-2283, ZB-21-2117-2, ZB-24-2274, and ZB-24-2275—each with a unanimous vote. The board also approved two memorialization resolutions for 15 Greenbriar Drive (ZB-24-2272) and 47 Oakland Place (ZB-24-2256) unanimously. All motions were moved and seconded as recorded, and the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved ZB-25-2283 (fence height variance) – unanimous (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Curran)
• Approved ZB-21-2117-2 (side‑yard setbacks and second‑story addition) – unanimous (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Chieffo)
• Approved ZB-24-2274 (building coverage, side‑yard, FAR, garage variances) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Nelson)
• Approved ZB-24-2275 (FAR addition) – unanimous (Mover: Maleh, Seconder: Nering)
• Approved memorialization ZB-24-2272 (15 Greenbriar Drive) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Curran)
• Approved memorialization ZB-24-2256 (47 Oakland Place) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Nering)
• Approved meeting minutes (May 5, 2025) – voice vote, all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – voice vote, all in favor (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Nering)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review reports from the Health Officer, Nurse, and Environmental Health Specialist. The agenda includes a discussion on federal funding cuts and new business regarding the Oak Knoll Pool.

• Discussion of federal funding cuts
• New business regarding Oak Knoll Pool
• Review of May 2025 bills

The Summit Board of Health unanimously approved the January 27 minutes and a $28,328.92 bill list. No policy or program decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $28,328.92 bill list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve April minutes and receive updates on the Tiny Forest project, the Environmental Resource Inventory, grant and Sustainable Jersey certification progress, and the RAC (Recycling Advisory Committee). New business will also be discussed. No votes on ordinances or contracts with dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Update on the Tiny Forest project
• Discussion of the Environmental Resource Inventory
• Updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey certification
• RAC (Recycling Advisory Committee) updates
• Approval of meeting minutes from April

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and informational reports.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Common Council

The council unanimously tabled two proposed camping ordinances. It introduced two new ordinances—one to raise daily visitor pass fees and another on camping on public property—with hearings scheduled for June. Several resolutions were approved, including a $1.48 M payment of bills and payroll, a $55,767.68 sewer change order, and a vacancy declaration for the roads operator.

• Tabled Ordinance 25-3339 adding “Camping or Sleeping on Public Property” (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3340 adding “Camping on Public Property” (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3341 to increase daily visitor pass fee and remove bulk discount (unanimous, hearing 6/3/25)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3342 to add “Camping on Public Property” (unanimous, hearing 6/3/25)
• Approved Resolution 41589 to declare vacancy for DCS Roads Operator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41590 authorizing Change Order #1 for sanitary sewer project ($55,767.68) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41591 authorizing Green Ribbon Display for Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41594 authorizing payment of bills and payroll ($1,482,379.20) (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications. One application, carried over from February, seeks variances for a second-floor addition and garage expansion at 83 West End Avenue. The other two applications request variances for side-yard setbacks and building coverage at properties on Essex Road and Hobart Avenue. The board will also vote to memorialize a prior resolution and approve minutes from its April 21 meeting.

• Denise Bonfilio variance for second-floor addition and garage expansion at 83 West End Avenue (carried from 2/20/25)
• Evert & Ashley Christensen variance for side-yard setback to replace HVAC unit and install generator at 78 Essex Road
• Matthew & Catherine Medvene variance for building coverage and side-yard setback for 1- and 2-story additions at 31 Hobart Avenue
• Memorialization of resolution for 144 Beekman Road (Mario Ibrahim, ZB-24-2252)

The board unanimously approved three variance applications for 83 West End Avenue, 78 Essex Road, and 31 Hobart Avenue. The West End Avenue request was approved with conditions on fencing, stream buffer, storm‑water permits, and design ordinance compliance. The Essex Road request was approved with no conditions. The Hobart Avenue request was approved with conditions requiring engineer and forester compliance and board jurisdiction over stormwater and landscaping.

• Approved ZB-24-2262 (83 West End Ave) with conditions; mover Ucko, seconder Nelson, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-25-2279 (78 Essex Rd) with no conditions; mover Nelson, seconder Fehskens, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-25-2277 (31 Hobart Ave) with conditions; mover Ucko, seconder Nelson, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-24-2252 (144 Beekman Rd) memorialization resolution; mover Nelson, seconder Zahn, unanimous vote
• Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote; mover Steiner, seconder Nelson, unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss updates on the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP), including a listening session and review of input received. They will also hear updates from the DRO Review & Revision Subcommittee and summarize public input from the March 24 Preliminary State Plan Listening Session. A closed session is scheduled to review a draft HEFSP and public comments. No public hearings or formal decisions are listed.

• Update from DRO Review & Revision Subcommittee
• Summary of findings from March 24 Preliminary State Plan Listening Session
• Update on Development of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP)
• HEFSP Listening Session
• Closed session to review draft HEFSP and input received

The Board unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 amended meeting minutes. A motion was passed to enter a closed session under Resolution #2025-02 to discuss litigation matters and the Affordable Housing/Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved March 24, 2025 amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Closed Session under Resolution #2025-02 (Litigation & Affordable Housing) (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2025 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets and the 2025 Special Improvement District Budget, both by unanimous vote. A hearing was held on a bond ordinance to acquire 402 Broad Street, appropriating $210,000 and authorizing $200,000 in bonds. Additional hearings were conducted on safety ordinances covering skateboards, e‑bikes, resident protection, and camping on public property, but no votes were recorded.

• Approved 2025 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Special Improvement District Budget (unanimous)
• Held hearing on Bond Ordinance 25-3336 for 402 Broad Street ($210,000 appropriation, $200,000 bonds) – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3337 adding sections for skateboards, scooters and e‑bikes – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3338 amending resident protection section – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3339 adding camping regulation on public property – no vote recorded

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will approve March meeting minutes, hear a recap of the Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss the Tiny Forest project, and receive updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey (SJ) certification. The meeting also includes updates from the RAC (Recycling Advisory Committee) and new business.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up recap
• Tiny Forest project discussion
• Updates on grants and SJ (Sustainable Jersey) certification
• RAC (Recycling Advisory Committee) updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The commission discussed updates on the Earth Day clean‑up, Tiny Forest events, community solar projects, recycling initiatives, and upcoming volunteer activities, but no additional actions were formally adopted.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four variance applications. The most notable is from Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation for a freestanding solar panel installation requiring multiple variances including lot size, setbacks, and coverage. Other items include home renovation variances for properties on Oakland Place, Twombly Drive, and Greenbriar Drive. The meeting also includes professional appointments and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation - 695 Springfield Ave: preliminary and final site plan, conditional use, D1 and D3 variances for freestanding solar panels in parking area, including setbacks, lot coverage, building coverage, parking setback, and rear yard buffer.
• Jennifer Zocca & Hector Rosekrans - 47 Oakland Place: D variance for FAR, C variances for side yard extension and building coverage for a second-floor addition and landscaping.
• Michael & Jill Johnson - 32 Twombly Drive: D variance for FAR and C variances for lot coverage, building coverage, and steep slope to construct a second-story addition and pool.
• Lee & Christian Starker - 15 Greenbriar Drive: C variances for steep slope to re-grade rear yard.

The Board unanimously approved the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application to carry to a special meeting on June 5, 2025. It also unanimously approved variance requests for Lee and Christina Starker, Jennifer Zocca and Hector Rosekrans, and approved the Johnson application with a 6‑1 vote. Each approval includes specific conditions set by the Board Engineer’s memorandum.

• Approved Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation scheduling (unanimous) – mover: Ucko, seconder: Nering
• Approved Starker steep‑slope variance (unanimous) – mover: Ucko, seconder: Chieffo
• Approved Zocca/Rosekrans FAR and building‑coverage variances (unanimous) – mover: Steiner, seconder: Ucko
• Approved Johnson FAR and lot‑coverage variances (6‑1) – mover: Nering, seconder: Curran

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss three advisory review applications for variances at historic properties: 20 Van Dyke Place (fence height), 45 Franklin Place (FAR, building coverage, lot coverage, side-yard setback for patio/deck modifications), and 11 Plain Street (side-yard setbacks for a second-story addition). The commission will also hear liaison updates and plan a Preservation NJ roundtable for November.

• 20 Van Dyke Place: variance for fence height in front yard; property contributes to streetscape (c.1928)
• 45 Franklin Place: variances for FAR, building coverage, lot coverage, and side-yard setback to modify rear patio, walkways, and deck; contributes to Franklin Place Historic District (c.1880)
• 11 Plain Street: variances for side-yard setback and combined side-yard setback to construct second-story addition; potential connection to Silk Mill District (c.1880/1954)
• Preservation NJ - HPC Roundtable booked at Twin Maples for November 1st

The commission ratified the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It approved variances for 20 Van Dyke Place, 45 Franklin Place, and 11 Plain Street, each with a unanimous vote. The commission also booked the Preservation NJ HPC Roundtable at Twin Maples for November 1. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fence‑height variance at 20 Van Dyke Place (unanimous)
• Approved FAR and coverage variances at 45 Franklin Place (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard setback and addition variances at 11 Plain Street (unanimous)
• Booked Preservation NJ HPC Roundtable at Twin Maples for Nov 1

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first, carried over from March, is Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation's request for preliminary and final site plan approval, conditional use, and multiple D1 and D3 variances to install freestanding solar panels in the parking area at 695 Springfield Avenue. The second is a request from Mario Ibrahim for C variances for rear-yard setback and lot coverage to reconstruct a garage at 144 Beekman Road. The board will also memorialize resolutions and minutes from previous meetings.

• Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation: preliminary and final site plan, conditional use, D1 variance for freestanding solar panels, D3 variances for lot size, front yard, side yard, lot coverage, building coverage, parking setback, rear yard buffer; C variances for parking spaces, setbacks, buffers, and monument sign at 695 Springfield Avenue
• Mario Ibrahim: C variances for rear-yard setback and lot coverage to reconstruct garage at 144 Beekman Road
• Resolutions for memorialization: 573 Springfield Avenue and 28 Londonderry Way
• Minutes for memorialization: March 3, 12, and 17, 2025

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a C‑variance for 144 Beekman Road (application ZB‑24‑2252) allowing a garage reconstruction with conditions that the second floor be used only for storage and that the project follow the Board Engineer’s memorandum. The board also voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (ZB‑24‑2237) to the April 21, 2025 meeting, approving the motion unanimously. Memorialization resolutions for 573 Springfield Avenue (ZB‑24‑2261) and 28 Londonderry Way (ZB‑24‑2271) were each approved unanimously. The board approved the March 3, 12, and 17, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session, all by voice vote.

• Approved ZB-24-2252 garage variance for 144 Beekman Road (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2237 application to April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2261 memorialization for 573 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2271 memorialization for 28 Londonderry Way (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council discussed traffic concerns during events and the need for field lighting at Tatlock. Councilmembers provided updates on the Tatlock Neighborhood Committee and its focus on bus drop‑off plans, parking enforcement, and traffic flow. No motions, votes, or resolutions were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) process and a Preliminary State Plan Listening Session. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of three board members.

• Oath of office for Peter Lijoi, Ryan Felmet, and Susan Bowen
• Update from DRO Review & Revision Subcommittee
• Preliminary State Plan Listening Session
• Review of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) Process

The Board approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with Mr. Lijoi abstaining. It also approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with Mr. Lijoi abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote, with all members in favor.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Lijoi abstention)
• Approved Feb 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Lijoi abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss advisory reviews for several properties, including a structural engineering report for 573 Springfield Avenue (Porter House), where demolition is proposed for an 1880 Queen Anne home. The commission previously recommended restoration and adaptive reuse over demolition. Also up for review are variances for properties at 15 Greenbriar Drive, 32 Twombly Drive, and 144 Beekman Road. New business includes demolition applications for 118 West End Avenue and 265 Oak Ridge Avenue.

• Advisory review of 573 Springfield Avenue (Porter House): demolition proposed for an 1880 Queen Anne home with aluminum siding; HPC recommends restoration
• 15 Greenbriar Drive: variances for steep slope to re-grade rear yard and construct new patio (c1939)
• 32 Twombly Drive: variances for FAR, lot coverage, building coverage, and steep slope for 2nd story addition and pool (c1956)
• 144 Beekman Road: variances for rear-yard setback and lot coverage to reconstruct garage (c1910-1920 Colonial revival)
• New demolition applications: 118 West End Avenue (1956) and 265 Oak Ridge Avenue (1958)

The Historic Preservation Commission ratified advisory review submissions for six properties, including a recommendation to restore rather than demolish the 1880 Porter House at 573 Springfield Avenue. The commission had no comment on two applications and offered design guidance for others. All motions carried unanimously, with some members recusing themselves where noted.

• Ratified advisory review for 573 Springfield Avenue recommending restoration over demolition (unanimous; Malloy recused)
• Ratified no-comment advisory review for 15 Greenbriar Drive (unanimous)
• Ratified advisory review for 32 Twombly Drive, finding plans consistent with DRO guidelines (unanimous)
• Ratified advisory review for 144 Beekman Road, finding garage contextual (unanimous; DiGeronimo, Malloy, Curiale recused)
• Ratified no-comment advisory review for 78 Essex Road (unanimous)
• Ratified advisory review for 31 Hobart Avenue, encouraging historic-consistent materials (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously adopted two ordinances: one establishing a cap bank to allow future budget flexibility under state limits, and another authorizing the city to explore a government energy aggregation program for residents. The council also approved several resolutions, including confirming a new Chief of Police and authorizing emergency temporary appropriations, while tabling two resolutions related to Summit Downtown Inc.

• Adopted ordinance to establish a cap bank (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance to establish a government energy aggregation program (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's appointment of new Chief of Police
• Authorized state contract purchase of 2 Dodge Durango Pursuit vehicles for $89,350.30
• Tabled resolution to remove Summit Downtown Inc. from city's insurance coverage
• Tabled resolution granting permission for 2025 Summit Downtown Inc. events
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,539,312.16

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will hold a regular meeting on February 24, 2025, to approve minutes from February, receive updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up and Tiny Forest projects, and discuss grants and Sustainable Jersey certification. The meeting also includes updates from the RAC and an open new business session.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February
• Earth Day Clean-Up planning update
• Tiny Forest project update
• Updates on grants and Sustainable Jersey certification
• RAC (Recycling Advisory Committee) updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the 2025 Earth Day Clean-Up dates (March 29, with March 30 as rain date) and reviewed progress on several initiatives, including the Community Energy Plan, Environmental Resource Inventory, and Sustainable Jersey certification. The commission also submitted a $2,000 grant application for a solar array at the DPW Sheds, which was approved by the Common Council. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved Earth Day Clean-Up dates: March 29, 2025, with March 30 as rain date
• Submitted $2,000 Sustainable Jersey grant application for solar array at DPW Sheds (41 Chatham Road)
• Submitted Sustainable Jersey certification application for Silver level (755 points submitted)
• Scheduled Repair Café for March 22, 2025 at Christ Church
• Scheduled Summit Free Market events for 2025 (second Saturday and fourth Friday monthly)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a three-townhouse development at 27 Edgar Street seeking multiple bulk and density variances, and a proposal by Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation to install solar panels in its parking lot, requiring conditional use and design variances. The meeting also includes adoption of resolutions and minutes from prior sessions.

• 27 Edgar LLC proposes 3 townhouses at 27 Edgar Street, seeking variances for max lot area, front yard, rear yard, side yards, and unit density
• Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation seeks preliminary/final site plan and conditional use approval for freestanding solar panels at 695 Springfield Avenue, with D1, D3, and C variances for setbacks, buffers, lot coverage, parking, and signage
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025

The Summit Zoning Board carried two applications to future meetings. ZB-24-2260 (27 Edgar Street townhouses) was carried to July 21, 2025, after the applicant requested to revise plans. ZB-24-2237 (Beacon Unitarian Universalist solar panels) was carried to April 7, 2025, due to the lateness of the meeting. The board also approved two resolutions for memorialization.

• Carried ZB-24-2260 (27 Edgar Street townhouses) to July 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2237 (Beacon Unitarian solar panels) to April 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for ZB-24-2234 (Oak Knoll School) (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for ZB-24-2268 (162 Oak Ridge Avenue) (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two variance applications. The first, from NRK of NJ, seeks preliminary and final minor site plan approval for a residentially styled office at 573 Springfield Avenue with only 14 parking spaces where 20 are required. The second, from Dawn Janukowicz, requests variances for building coverage and setbacks to add a one-story rear addition at 28 Londonderry Way.

• NRK of NJ: 573 Springfield Ave – preliminary and final minor site plan, FAR, residentially styled office, 14 of 20 required parking spaces, lot coverage
• Dawn Janukowicz: 28 Londonderry Way – C variances for building coverage, side yard setback, rear yard setback for one-story rear addition, deck replacement, driveway removal
• Both items carried from January 22, 2025, meeting

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two applications at its March 12, 2025 meeting. The first, a unanimous approval for a one-story addition and deck replacement at 28 Londonderry Way, required variances for building coverage and setbacks. The second, approved with conditions, granted preliminary and final minor site plan approval for converting a commercial structure to a residentially styled office at 573 Springfield Avenue, including a parking variance.

• Approved ZB-24-2271: one-story addition, deck replacement, driveway removal at 28 Londonderry Way (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2261: minor site plan for residentially styled office at 573 Springfield Avenue (7-1, Chieffo dissenting)
• Conditions for ZB-24-2261: updated landscape plan, stormwater plan, engineer's memo compliance, historic design guidelines, lighting standards, two-year jurisdiction over landscape/lighting

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously introduced two ordinances: one to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank, and another to establish a government energy aggregation program. Both were referred to the Law Committee with hearings scheduled for March 18, 2025. The council also approved a consent agenda of resolutions, including engineering contracts, a sewer easement, and a bid advertisement for a micro-surfacing project.

• Introduced ordinance 25-3334 to establish a cap bank (unanimous).
• Introduced ordinance 25-3335 to establish a government energy aggregation program (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including engineering contracts, sewer easement, and micro-surfacing bid advertisement (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of February 19, 2025 regular and closed session meetings (unanimous).
• Appointed Tatlock Neighborhood Committee members.
• Declared vacancies in Community Programs and Public Works.
• Authorized refunds for overpaid taxes and other overpayments.
• Authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,636,344.35.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications. Items include a proposal for three townhouse-style dwellings at 27 Edgar Street (carried from December 2024) and three residential projects seeking setbacks, lot coverage, and other variances. The board may vote on these requests after public comment.

• 27 Edgar LLC: 3 townhouse-style dwellings with variances for lot area, front/rear/side yards, and unit density (carried from 12/16/24)
• Kristine Miller, 49 Tulip Street: rear yard setback, building coverage, lot coverage, FAR variances for rear bump-out and patio
• Todd and Catherine Rosenthal, 67 Dale Drive: C variances for lot coverage and rear yard setback for exceeding prior patio approval
• Bruno and Raquel Guicardi, 6 Llewellyn Road: swimming pool in front yard, residence expansion, variances for front yard average, side yard, lot/building coverage, accessory structure

The Summit Zoning Board held public hearings on two variance applications but made no final decisions, carrying both to future meetings. A third and fourth application were also carried without hearing due to time constraints. All carries were approved unanimously.

• Carried ZB-24-2270 (67 Dale Drive) to June 2, 2025, pending stormwater documentation (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2260 (27 Edgar Street) to March 17, 2025, for closing comments and vote (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2266 (49 Tulip Street) to June 2, 2025, without hearing (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2254 (6 Llewellyn) to June 2, 2025, without hearing (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold discussions on local and regional land use planning goals for Cross Acceptance and review the Municipal Capital Projects Review Process. The board will also go into closed session to review the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) process. Two resolutions for extension are on the agenda: one for 2 Parkview Terrace and one for the final draft 2024 DRO Revisions. No minutes are scheduled for approval.

• Resolution for extension at 2 Parkview Terrace (Michael and Susan Balough, Block 4706 Lot 23, PB-23-271)
• Resolution for final draft 2024 DRO Revisions
• Discussion: local and regional land use planning goals for Cross Acceptance
• Discussion: Municipal Capital Projects Review Process
• Closed session: Review of Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP) Process

The Summit Planning Board unanimously approved revisions to the draft DRO ordinance, adding a reference to the existing noise ordinance. The board also unanimously approved Nicole Kotiga as temporary Board Secretary and granted an extension of time for the Balogh subdivision application. The meeting concluded with a closed session on litigation and affordable housing.

• Approved Nicole Kotiga as temporary Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved extension of time for Balogh subdivision, Block 4707 Lot 23, 2 Parkview Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved DRO revisions with added noise ordinance reference (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session on litigation/attorney-client privilege and affordable housing (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will meet to approve January meeting minutes and receive updates on the Earth Day Clean-Up, the Tiny Forest project, and grants/SJ Certification. The commission will also hear reports from RAC and GreenFaith, and discuss new business.

• Approval of meeting minutes from January
• Earth Day Clean-Up update
• Tiny Forest project update
• Updates on Grants and Sustainable Jersey Certification
• RAC and GreenFaith updates

The Environmental Commission approved March 29 for the Earth Day Clean-Up (with March 30 as rain date) and submitted its Sustainable Jersey certification application for Silver status. The commission also reported progress on grants, the Environmental Resource Inventory, and various community programs.

• Approved Earth Day Clean-Up dates: March 29, with March 30 as rain/alternate date
• Submitted Sustainable Jersey certification application for Silver (56 actions, 755 points)
• Submitted final grant report for 2023 Sustainable Jersey $2,000 grant
• Applied for $2,000 Sustainable Jersey grant for solar array at DPW Sheds (41 Chatham Road)
• Approved January minutes
• Scheduled second call with The Land Conservancy of New Jersey for ERI revision on Feb 27
• Noted Common Council to approve grant submission at March 4 meeting

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major site plan and variances for the Oak Knoll School campus expansion, a variance for staff housing at Canoe Brook Country Club, and two residential addition requests. The board will also consider carrying one application to May and memorializing a prior resolution.

• Oak Knoll School preliminary and final major site plan, conditional use approval, lot consolidation, and variances for lot coverage, height, setbacks, and FAR at 44 Blackburn Road and 72 Prospect Avenue
• Canoe Brook Country Club preliminary and final major site plan with variances for additional staff housing in an expanded accessory structure at 30 Wallace Road
• John and Elizabeth Culley variance for maximum FAR to allow second floor addition and dormers at 162 Oak Ridge Avenue
• Denise Bonfilio request to carry variance for second floor addition and garage expansion at 83 West End Avenue to May 5, 2025
• Resolution for memorialization for 12 Hillside Avenue (Roy Johnson, ZB-24-2266)

The Summit Zoning Board approved a bifurcated application for Oak Knoll School's expansion, deferring the parking component. The board also approved a second-floor addition at 162 Oak Ridge Avenue and carried a hearing for 83 West End Avenue. The Canoe Brook Country Club application was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Oak Knoll School site plan (bifurcated, parking deferred) (6-1)
• Approved second-floor addition at 162 Oak Ridge Avenue (unanimous)
• Carried 83 West End Avenue hearing to May 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: Canoe Brook Country Club staff housing application
• Approved resolution for 12 Hillside Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved resolution thanking Board Secretary Stephanie Soulios (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council meeting agenda lists only a start time of 7:30 P.M. and references to PDF documents; no specific ordinances, resolutions, or public hearings are described. This appears to be a procedural placeholder.

The Common Council unanimously adopted three ordinances: adding a mid-block crosswalk at Norwood Avenue and removing one at 1 Springfield Avenue, providing resident commuter parking in upper levels of Tier Garage, and making changes to the Department of Community Services organization structure. The council also approved a $109,816.74 purchase of a police department surveillance camera system by a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Hamlet voting no. Several resolutions were approved, including emergency temporary appropriations for the municipal operating budget and sewer utility, and bond details for water infrastructure financing.

• Adopted ordinance adding mid-block crosswalk at Norwood Avenue, removing at 1 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance providing resident commuter parking in upper levels of Tier Garage (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Department of Community Services organization structure (unanimous)
• Approved $109,816.74 purchase of police surveillance camera system (5-1)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for sewer utility (unanimous)
• Approved bond details not exceeding $720,000 for water infrastructure financing (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,580,670.70 in bills and payroll (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review several applications, including a contested Red Cross proposal at 695 Springfield Avenue that the HPC opposes due to scale, massing, and inconsistency with design guidelines. Other items include revisions to staff housing at Canoe Brook Country Club, variances for a pool at 6 Llewellyn Road, and a rear addition at 28 Londonderry Way. The Commission will also discuss a demolition ordinance (old business) and receive liaison updates from the Planning Board and Council.

• 30 Wallace Road: Canoe Brook Country Club revisions to staff housing portion of application
• 49 Tulip Street: Rear yard setback for rear bump-out and patio, building/lot coverage, FAR
• 6 Llewellyn Road: Install swimming pool in front yard, renovate residence, driveway, and patio; variances for setbacks and coverage
• 695 Springfield Avenue: Red Cross proposal for new sanctuary; HPC objects and recommends adaptive reuse of existing structure
• Demolition ordinance under old business

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed six advisory items and unanimously ratified submissions for all. It objected to the proposed renovation at 6 Llewellyn Road, calling it a substantive demolition that does not conform to the historic district's character or the Development Design Guidelines. The commission also objected to the Red Cross project at 695 Springfield Avenue, recommending adaptive reuse of the existing structure. Other items received no comments or minor recommendations.

• Ratified submission for 30 Wallace Road revisions (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 49 Tulip Street with request to clarify porch material (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 67 Dale Drive with no comments (unanimous)
• Objected to 6 Llewellyn Road application in current form (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 28 Londonderry Way with siding/roof recommendations (unanimous)
• Objected to 695 Springfield Avenue application in current form (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Annual Status Report and the current balance of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The meeting includes a period for open discussion with the public.

• 2024 Annual Status Report
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund balance

Common Council

The Common Council adopted three ordinances: adding a Director of Engineering & Public Works position, designating part of the Broad Street Garage top level for non-resident parking, and increasing Family Aquatic Center, golf course, and green fees. The fee increase ordinance passed 5-2, with Councilmembers Kalmanson and Toth voting no. The council also introduced three ordinances for future hearings, including a mid-block crosswalk change and resident commuter parking in the Tier Garage.

• Adopted ordinance adding Director of Engineering & Public Works position (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance designating open section of Broad Street Garage top level as non-resident parking (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance increasing Family Aquatic Center, golf course, and green fees (5-2)
• Introduced ordinance adding mid-block crosswalk at Norwood Avenue, removing one at 1 Springfield Avenue (unanimous, hearing 2/19/25)
• Introduced ordinance providing resident commuter parking in upper levels of Tier Garage (unanimous, hearing 2/19/25)
• Introduced ordinance with changes to Department of Community Services organization structure (unanimous, hearing 2/19/25)
• Approved consent agenda including $2,460,549.58 in bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved 1-year contract extension for grant writing services, not to exceed $45,600 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a residential variance at 47 Oakland Place and Oak Knoll School's request for major site plan approval, conditional use approval, lot consolidation, and multiple variances for expansions at 44 Blackburn Road and 72 Prospect Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions memorializing prior decisions on three other properties and approve minutes from the January 22 meeting.

• Jennifer Zocca and Hector Rosekrans request (D) variance for FAR, (C) variance for side yard extension, and (C) variance for building coverage at 47 Oakland Place
• Oak Knoll School seeks preliminary/final major site plan, conditional use approval, consolidation of Block 3103 Lot 2 into Lot 3, and variances for lot coverage, building height, rear yard setback, side buffer, and FAR at 44 Blackburn Road and 72 Prospect Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization: 260 Oak Ridge Avenue (Jack and Sarah Bloom), 6 Garden Street (Michael and Izumi Shedosky), and 29 Ridge Road (Elena Holdings, LLC)
• Minutes from the January 22, 2025 meeting to be approved

The Zoning Board carried the Oak Knoll School major site plan application (ZB-24-2234) to February 20, 2025, after hearing testimony from engineers, a landscape architect, and a planner, plus public comments. The board did not vote on the application, but unanimously approved the continuance. A separate variance application for 47 Oakland Place was also continued to April 21, 2025.

• Continued Oak Knoll School site plan to Feb. 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 47 Oakland Place variance to Apr. 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 6 Garden Street (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 230 Oak Ridge Avenue (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 29 Ridge Road (unanimous)
• Approved Jan. 22, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct its annual reorganization, including the appointment of board officers and professional roles. The body will also determine its 2025 meeting schedule and discuss DRO amendments.

• Reorganization of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Professional appointments for Board Attorney, Board Planner, and Board Engineer
• Memorialization of resolution for 367 Springfield Avenue (SAF Summit LLC)
• Discussion of DRO Amendments
• Adoption of official newspapers and Rules and Regulations

The Summit Planning Board held its 2025 re-organization meeting, administering oaths to new members and unanimously electing Mr. Spurr as Chair and Ms. Balson-Alvarez as Vice Chair. The board unanimously approved appointments for the Board Attorney (Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick, and Fisher), Board Planner (Burgis Associates), and Board Engineer (Colliers Engineering), along with several committee appointments. The board also adopted the 2025 rules and regulations, designated official newspapers, amended the December meeting date to December 15, 2025, and approved amended minutes from December 18, 2024. A resolution for memorialization for 367 Springfield Avenue was approved with three yes votes and four abstentions.

• Elected Mr. Spurr as Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Ms. Balson-Alvarez as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Savo, Schalk, Corsini, Warner, Gillespie, O’Grodnick, and Fisher as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Burgis Associates as Board Planner (unanimous)
• Appointed Colliers Engineering as Board Engineer (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 committee appointments (unanimous)
• Amended 2025 meeting dates, moving December meeting to Dec 15 (unanimous)
• Approved amended resolution for memorialization for 367 Springfield Ave (3-0, 4 abstentions)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing officers and reviewing bills. The board will hold a hearing regarding La Pastaria, receive reports from staff, and consider a resolution to re-appoint N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

• Board hearing: La Pastaria
• Resolution 1-2025: Re-appoint N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar of Vital Statistics (3/28/2025-3/28/2028)
• Review of bills for January 2025
• 2025 Health Services Budget discussion
• 2023 Annual Report and infectious disease update

The Summit Board of Health held its reorganization meeting, unanimously electing Dr. Jill Rathyen as President and Ms. Milissa Aronson as Vice-President for 2025. The Board approved the January 2025 bill list totaling $13,276.58 and the 2025 Health Services Budget (5-1, with Ms. Gagnon voting nay). In a hearing, the Board ordered La Pastaria to voluntarily close for one day before February 3rd for deep cleaning and pest treatment, and approved a two-day suspension of its retail food license, held in abeyance for one year, to be enforced if any inspection is less than satisfactory. The Board also approved Resolution 1-2025 re-appointing N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar of Vital Statistics.

• Elected Dr. Jill Rathyen as President (unanimous)
• Elected Ms. Milissa Aronson as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 bill list totaling $13,276.58 (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Health Services Budget (5-1, Gagnon nay)
• Ordered La Pastaria to close one day for deep cleaning and pest treatment before Feb 3
• Approved two-day license suspension for La Pastaria, held in abeyance for one year
• Approved Resolution 1-2025 re-appointing N. Gayle Mauro as Registrar (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three applications. Oak Knoll School requests preliminary and final major site plan approval, conditional use approval, and variances for lot coverage, building height, setbacks, and FAR to expand its campus by consolidating two lots and constructing additions. An application from NRK of NJ for a minor site plan and parking variance at 573 Springfield Avenue is carried to March 12. Roy Johnson seeks a rear yard setback variance for an AC condenser at 12 Hillside Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization of prior decisions.

• Oak Knoll School: consolidation of lots 2 & 3 at 44 Blackburn Road and 72 Prospect Avenue, additions, stormwater management, variances for conditional use standards
• NRK of NJ (carried): minor site plan and FAR approval for residentially styled office at 573 Springfield Avenue, variance for 14 parking spaces where 20 required
• Roy Johnson: variance for rear yard setback for AC condenser at 12 Hillside Avenue
• Resolutions for memorialization for 479 Morris Avenue, 250 Hobart Avenue, and 230 Oak Ridge Avenue
• Minutes for January 8, 2025 meeting to be approved

The board approved a rear yard setback variance for an AC unit at 12 Hillside Avenue. The Oak Knoll School major site plan application was carried to February 3, 2025, without notice due to time. Three prior resolutions were memorialized.

• Approved rear yard setback variance for AC condenser at 12 Hillside Avenue (7-0, Ucko recused)
• Carried Oak Knoll School preliminary and final major site plan application to February 3, 2025 (7-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 479 Morris Avenue (6-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 250 Hobart Avenue (5-0)
• Memorialized resolution for 230 Oak Ridge Avenue (5-0)

Common Council

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the 2024 salary ordinance to add a Finance Director position. The council also approved a $170,000 special emergency note issuance and a resolution committing to fourth-round affordable housing obligations. Several other resolutions were approved, including a shared services agreement with Madison for IT support and a bid for vegetative waste grinding services.

• Adopted ordinance 25-3327 adding Finance Director position (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations (6-1, Toth dissenting)
• Authorized issuance of $170,000 special emergency notes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution committing to fourth-round affordable housing obligations (unanimous)
• Awarded bid for 2025-2026 on-site vegetative waste grinding services (unanimous)
• Approved shared service agreement with Borough of Madison for IT support (unanimous)
• Approved special counsel services agreements (6-0, Pawlowski recused)
• Approved consent agenda and consent agenda II (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet to review updates on the Tiny Forest project and Earth Day clean-up. The body will also discuss grant updates and SJ Certification.

• Earth Day Clean-Up
• Tiny Forest project
• Grants and SJ Certification updates
• RAC and GreenFaith updates

The Summit Environmental Commission approved March 29, 2025 (with March 30 as rain date) for the Earth Day Clean-Up. They also reported progress on the $10,000 Sustainable Jersey/PSEG grant to revise the Environmental Resource Inventory, with a first draft expected in early summer. The commission discussed a solar canopy feasibility study for the Broad Street parking garage, but took no formal action on it.

• Approved Earth Day Clean-Up dates: March 29, 2025, with March 30 as rain date
• Approved December 2024 meeting minutes
• Reported receipt of $10,000 Sustainable Jersey/PSEG grant for Environmental Resource Inventory revision
• Noted completion of street tree inventory and planting of 50 shade trees in Fall
• Scheduled next Summit Free Market in-person event for January 24, 2025
• Discussed solar canopy feasibility for Broad Street garage (no action taken)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss eight advisory reviews for proposed alterations and variances at historic properties, including a major site plan for Oak Knoll School. The commission also considers demolition applications and revisits a demolition ordinance in old business.

• 44 Blackburn Road & 72 Prospect Street: Oak Knoll School major site plan with variances for lot coverage, building height, setbacks, and FAR to allow building additions and lot consolidation
• 260 Oak Ridge Avenue: Rear and side additions requiring variances for stories, height, FAR, and steep slope disturbance (c1935)
• 6 Garden Road: First and second floor additions requiring variances for lot coverage, building coverage, rear yard setback, and FAR (c1954)
• 573 Springfield Avenue: Preliminary and final minor site plan for residential-style office with parking variance (1880 Porter House)
• 27 Oak Ridge Avenue: Demolition application for a 1960 non-contributing split-level

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed eight advisory applications, unanimously ratifying submissions for each. Notably, for 573 Springfield Avenue, the HPC recommended restoration and adaptive reuse over demolition of the 1880 Porter House, despite the proposed design meeting guidelines. All other applications received support or no comment, with conditions noted for some.

• Ratified submission for 260 Oak Ridge Avenue addition (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 6 Garden Road addition (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 573 Springfield Avenue, recommending restoration over demolition (unanimous, Malloy recused)
• Ratified submission for 12 Hillside Avenue AC condenser, no comment (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for Oak Knoll School additions at 44 Blackburn Rd & 72 Prospect St (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 47 Oakland Place renovation (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 83 West End Avenue addition, with siding recommendations (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 162 Oak Ridge Avenue addition (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three variance applications. Items include a first- and second-floor addition at 6 Garden Road, a rear and side addition at 260 Oak Ridge Avenue, and a minor site plan to convert a commercial structure to a residentially styled office at 573 Springfield Avenue with a parking shortfall. The board will also consider resolutions and minutes from previous meetings.

• 6 Garden Road: first-floor addition requiring variances for lot coverage and building coverage; second-floor addition requiring variances for rear yard setback and FAR
• 260 Oak Ridge Avenue: rear addition for kitchen/family room and side additions for library and mudroom requiring variances for stories, building height, FAR, and steep slope disturbance
• 573 Springfield Avenue (NRK of NJ): preliminary and final minor site plan approval, FAR variance, commercial-to-residential office conversion, and 14 parking spaces where 20 are required
• Resolutions for memorialization: 33 Prospect Hill Avenue (Happy Life Group) and 77 West End Avenue (James Fazzari)
• Minutes for memorialization from December 16, 2024

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two residential variance applications and carried a third to a later hearing. The board also reorganized, reappointing members and officers, and approved professional appointments.

• Approved first-floor and second-floor addition at 6 Garden Road with variances for lot coverage, building coverage, rear yard setback, and FAR (unanimous)
• Approved rear and side additions at 260 Oak Ridge Avenue with variances for stories, height, FAR, and steep slope (unanimous, one recusal)
• Carried application for 573 Springfield Avenue to January 22, 2025, due to missing witnesses
• Reappointed board members and appointed James Nering to the board
• Approved Board Engineer, Planner, and Attorney appointments
• Elected Scott Loikits as Board Chair and Miriam Zahn as Vice Chair
• Approved resolutions for 33 Prospect Hill Avenue and 77 West End Avenue
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes

Common Council

This is the agenda for the January 7, 2025 Organization Meeting of the Summit Common Council. The agenda contains only references to two PDF documents with no specific items, actions, or discussions described. This appears to be a procedural or administrative meeting with no substantive decisions or proposals listed.

The Common Council held its annual Organization Meeting, swearing in new Councilmembers Michelle Kalmanson and Claire Toth, electing Councilmember McTernan as Council President and Councilmember Hamlet as President Pro Tem. The Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included appointing Tammie Baldwin as City Administrator, adopting temporary budgets, establishing the 2025 meeting schedule, and confirming numerous board and committee appointments. An ordinance to add a Finance Director position was introduced for a public hearing on January 21, 2025.

• Swore in new Councilmembers Michelle Kalmanson and Claire Toth
• Elected Councilmember McTernan as 2025 Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Councilmember Hamlet as 2025 President Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Tammie Baldwin as City Administrator (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary operating, sewer utility, and parking utility budgets (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Council meeting schedule and committee assignments (unanimous)
• Confirmed Mayor's advice and consent appointments (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance to add Finance Director position (unanimous)