Clifton public meetings in 2022

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several large-scale applications, including a 21-unit townhouse complex at 522 Valley Road and a new warehouse on Walnut Street. Other items include plans for school facility expansions and apartment conversions. The board also finalized resolutions for various residential property variances.

• Proposed 21-unit townhouse complex at 522 Valley Road
• New 7,442 square foot commercial warehouse at 1 & 9 Walnut Street
• Plan to expand school facilities at 294 Main Avenue
• Conversion of 561 Van Houten Ave into multi-family apartments
• Denial of application for a 5-unit dwelling at 339 Piaget Avenue

The Board appointed its legal, planning, and engineering professionals for the 2023 calendar year and adopted the 2021 Annual Report. Two new residential variance applications were approved, and four previous resolutions were adopted, including one denial.

• Approved 5-foot solid fence variance at 309 Brighton Road (7-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for two-story addition at 18 Patricia Place (7-0)
• Adopted resolution denying use and density variance at 339 Piaget Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting rear deck variance at 73-75 Fairmount Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting lot coverage and setback variances at 33(35) Ravona Street
• Adopted resolution granting mixed-use and parking variance at 478 Clifton Avenue
• Adopted 2021 Annual Report (7-0)
• Appointed Jaclyn Morgese as Counsel Secretary ($145/hr, $1,200/meeting) and John D. Pogorelec as Special Counsel for Litigation ($150/hr)

City Council

The Clifton City Council is reviewing authorizations for new playground equipment and safety surfacing at Dudiak Park. The agenda also includes discussions regarding fire department radio infrastructure and antenna license negotiations. Additionally, the council will consider payments for custodial services provided by North Jersey Friendship House.

• Purchase of playground equipment for Dudiak Park
• Purchase of playground safety surfacing for Dudiak Park
• Clifton Fire Department Radio Infrastructure Project authorization
• Ratifying payment for North Jersey Friendship House
• Negotiations for fire department antenna license agreements

The Council approved several major infrastructure contracts, including improvements to James Anzaldi Park and a radio frequency upgrade for the Fire Department. They also updated retail food licensing and handicapped parking regulations. Mayor Anzaldi and Councilman Eagler were honored upon their retirement.

• Approved $1,859,351.54 contract to Flanagan’s Contracting Group for James Anzaldi Park improvements
• Approved $1,910,000 contract to Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Fire Department radio equipment
• Approved $498,785.11 contract to Jet Vac Equipment for a sewer cleaner truck
• Approved $145,000 contract to Harshi Construction for DPW roof truss repairs
• Approved $379,859.00 contract to Dumor Contracting for Schultheis Farm parking lot improvements
• Adopted Ordinance 7782-22 renaming 'Restaurants' chapter to 'Retail Food Establishments' (7-0-0-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 7783-22, 7784-22, 7785-22, and 7786-22 regarding street handicapped parking (7-0-0-0)
• Rescinded Resolution R-551-22 for Fire Station #3 storage garage due to supply chain issues

Planning Board

This meeting consists of routine procedural matters. The agenda includes the approval of minutes and notice of the next regular meeting on January 26, 2023.

• Approval of minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment reviewed several development applications, including a 21-unit townhouse complex and a school expansion. The board also issued decisions on previously proposed projects, such as denying a 54-unit building on Hazel Street. Other items included hearings for small-scale residential additions and commercial use changes.

• Proposed 21-unit townhouse complex at 522 Valley Road
• Proposed 7,442 square foot warehouse building at 1 & 9 Walnut Street
• Proposed school facility expansion at 294 Main Avenue
• Denied application for a 54-unit residential building on Hazel Street

The Board denied a request to convert a building into a 5-unit dwelling due to overuse and lack of a garbage proposal. Several other residential and commercial variance requests were approved, and the 2023 meeting schedule was adopted.

• Denied use and density variance for 5-unit conversion at 339 Piaget Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rear yard setback variance for deck at 73-75 Fairmount Avenue (7-0)
• Approved lot coverage and side yard variances for addition at 33(35) Ravona Street (7-0)
• Approved mixed-use office and apartment variance at 478 Clifton Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted resolution denying 54-unit building at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West Third Street
• Adopted resolution granting auto accessories garage at 1041 Paulison Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting Herb-A-Life store at 9 Sheridan Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting café/coffee shop at 441 Crooks Avenue

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including park improvements and security camera installations. The meeting also includes public hearings for the 2023 budgets of two Special Improvement Districts. Additionally, council members will consider ordinances regarding restaurant regulations and handicapped parking.

• Contract award for Oak Ridge Park improvements to Green Valley Group
• Authorization to purchase three 2023 Chevy Tahoe AWD SUVs
• Ordinance for a roadway easement with Costco Wholesale Corporation
• Public hearings for the 2023 budgets of Downtown Clifton and Historic Botany District SIDs
• Amendments to ordinances regulating retail food establishments

The Council approved a claims list totaling $19,268,324.58 and awarded several infrastructure contracts, including $712,375 for Oak Ridge Park improvements. They also passed ordinances to modify handicapped parking spaces and approved various business license renewals. Several resolutions regarding commission reappointments were tabled.

• Approved claims list totaling $19,268,324.58 (6-1-0-0)
• Awarded $712,375 contract for Oak Ridge Park improvements to Green Valley Group
• Approved $130,000 contract for Engine 1 storage garage at Fire Station 3 to Javier Construction Corp.
• Approved $55,000 contract for Fire Station 3 window replacement to Harshi Construction
• Approved $117,950.76 purchase of three 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes for Police Department
• Approved $76,411.61 total tax refund for disabled veteran at 60 Terrace Ave
• Passed Ordinances 7778-22, 7779-22, 7780-22, and 7781-22 regarding handicapped parking (7-0-0-0)
• Tabled resolutions R544-22, R570-22, R571-22, R572-22, and R573-22

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several development applications, including a major site plan for a three-story residential building at 252 Hazel Street. Other proposals include a 21-unit townhouse complex on Valley Road and a new warehouse on Walnut Street. The meeting also addresses applications for an auto accessory garage and site plan modifications for Clifton Avenue.

• 54-unit multi-family residential building at 252 Hazel Street involving use and density variances
• 21-unit townhouse complex development at 522 Valley Road
• New 7,442 square foot commercial warehouse building at 1 & 9 Walnut Street
• Auto accessory garage proposal for 1041 Paulison Avenue
• Site plan approval to expand Mooney Auto/Dunkin Donuts at 817-825 Clifton Ave

The Board of Adjustment denied a proposal for a 54-unit mid-rise residential building due to density and overuse concerns. Several other use and bulk variance applications for small businesses and residential additions were approved.

• Denied 54-unit multi-family residential building at 252 Hazel St & 237 West 3rd St (5-2)
• Approved auto accessories installation garage at 1041 Paulison Avenue (7-0)
• Approved Herb-A-Life store at 9 Sheridan Avenue with no cooking stipulation (7-0)
• Approved café/coffee shop and balcony enclosure at 441 Crooks Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted resolution granting Stew Leonard’s supermarket at 467 Allwood Road
• Adopted resolution granting 4-unit residential/restaurant building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Adopted resolution denying motor vehicle parts center at 42 Lakeview Avenue
• Tabled warehouse project at 1 & 9 Walnut Street to January 18, 2023

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a shared service agreement with Passaic County regarding childhood lead poisoning case management and inspections. The council will also consider purchasing three Ford F250 pickups and approving budget amendments for fire grants and lead exposure.

• Shared service agreement with Passaic County Dept. of Health for lead poisoning case management
• Purchase of three Ford F250 Supervisors Pickups from Route 23 Automall
• Budget amendment for Firefighters Grant revenue and appropriation
• Budget amendment for Childhood Lead Exposure revenue and appropriation

The Council adopted ordinances to set a 25 MPH speed limit on Broad Street and change fingerprinting hours to appointment only. Several ordinances regarding handicapped parking were introduced for further consideration. The Council also approved various professional service contracts and equipment purchases.

• Approved 25 MPH speed limit on Broad Street (7-0-0-0)
• Approved fingerprinting hours by appointment only (7-0-0-0)
• Introduced ordinances to delete 7 and add 12 handicapped parking spaces (7-0-0-0)
• Awarded $133,000 flood mitigation feasibility study to Najarian Associates
• Awarded $19,900 Dwasline Road construction management contract to Neglia Engineering
• Approved $25,082,121.23 in total claims
• Authorized $168,876.48 for three Ford F250 pickups from Route 23 Automall
• Tabled car lot license renewals and a $23,372 CDBG accounting contract (6-0-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a preliminary and final site plan for Clifton Meat Farm Corp at 435 Lexington Avenue. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Master Plan.

• Preliminary and final site plan approval for Clifton Meat Farm Corp at 435 Lexington Avenue
• Master Plan discussion
• Approval of minutes and 2023 tentative meeting schedule

The Planning Board approved the preliminary and final site plan for Clifton Meat Corp. The Board also approved the October 2022 meeting minutes and adopted the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 435 Clifton Meat Farm Corp at 429-435 Lexington Avenue (8-0)
• Approved October 2022 regular meeting minutes
• Adopted 2023 meeting schedule

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for site plan approvals and variances. The agenda includes proposals for new multi-family housing, a mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue, and the conversion of a bowling alley into a distribution center.

• Proposed 54-unit residential building at 252 Hazel Street
• New three-story mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Plan for 21 townhouse units at 522 Valley Road
• Conversion of former Garden Plaza Bowling Alley into a vehicle parts center
• Expansion of Mooney Auto/Dunkin Donuts at 817-825 Clifton Ave

The Board approved a three-story mixed-use building with four residential units and a restaurant/bar at 254 Dayton Avenue. Several residential variance requests for additions and fences were granted, while a proposal for an auto parts distribution center was denied. One application for a perimeter fence was withdrawn.

• Approved mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue (7-0)
• Denied auto parts distribution center at 42 Lakeview Avenue (5-2)
• Approved 5-foot solid fence at 29 Abbe Lane (7-0)
• Approved driveway setback variance at 33 Clinton Avenue (7-0)
• Approved rear yard setback for addition at 10-12 Mt. Washington Drive (7-0)
• Approved shed replacement variances at 462 South Parkway (7-0)
• Approved two-story addition and garage conversion at 145 Allwood Place (7-0)
• Approved deck roof and screening variances at 119 William Street (7-0)

City Council

The Council will review several budget amendments and fund reallocations, including $50,300 in CARES Act funding for food distribution. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding fingerprinting service hours and traffic speed limits. Additionally, the body will consider requests to advertise bids for park and parking lot improvements.

• Ordinance to reduce Broad Street speed limit to 25 MPH between Bloomfield and Paterson borders
• Reallocation of $50,300 in CARES Act funds to the Power of One Food Distribution Program
• Authorization to advertise bids for Oak Ridge Park and Schultheis Farm parking lot improvements
• Resolution to purchase road rock salt via Passaic County Cooperative Contract
• Transfer of $8,000 from Botany Village Special Improvement District to Literacy Program

The Council approved a claims list totaling $23,075,045.48 and awarded a $194,250 contract for Dwasline Road improvements. They also authorized the purchase of two refuse bodies and road salt, while introducing a new 25 MPH speed limit for Broad Street.

• Approved claims list totaling $23,075,045.48 (7-0-0-0)
• Awarded $194,250 Dwasline Road roadway improvements contract to Cifelli and Son General Contracting (6-0-1-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7776-22 to set speed limit to 25 MPH on Broad Street (7-0-0-0)
• Authorized $230,741.28 purchase of two Leach 2R-III refuse bodies (7-0-0-0)
• Authorized up to $245,000 for road rock salt from Morton Salt (7-0-0-0)
• Extended Suburban Disposal solid waste contract through Feb 28, 2023 at $580,000/month (7-0-0-0)
• Approved $8,000 CDBG fund transfer from Botany Village SID to Literacy Program (7-0-0-0)
• Reappointed Thomas Garretson and Dan Neczepir to Advisory Board of Health (7-0-0-0)

Planning Board

The board will consider resolutions for site plan approvals and subdivisions at 110 Vincent Drive, 96 Fairfield Road, and 164-166 Hamilton Avenue. A new hearing is scheduled for a site plan approval for Clifton Meat Farm Corp. at 435 Lexington Avenue. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Master Plan.

• Major subdivision/site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC (110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road)
• Site plan approval and subdivision for 164-166 Hamilton Avenue
• New hearing for Clifton Meat Farm Corp. site plan at 435 Lexington Avenue
• Master Plan discussion

The Planning Board approved a site plan to change the use of 429-435 Lexington Avenue to a supermarket. The board also adopted resolutions for two other subdivision and site plan projects. September 2022 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved site plan for 435 Clifton Meat Corp at 429-435 Lexington Avenue (9-0)
• Adopted resolution granting major subdivision and site plan approval for Vista at Vincent LLC (110 Vincent Drive and 96 Fairfield Road)
• Adopted resolution granting subdivision and variance approval for Igbara Ziad (164-166 Hamilton Avenue)
• Approved September 2022 regular meeting minutes

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider an application for Stew Leonard’s to occupy the existing Season's supermarket space. The proposal includes interior modifications, a new employee mezzanine, and increased signage. The applicant is also seeking variances for outdoor sales areas and building height.

• Proposed 6,253 square foot employee mezzanine at 467 Allwood Road
• Request for two 1,609 square foot rooftop signs
• Use variance for permanent sidewalk storage and seasonal sales areas
• Building height increase from 40 feet to 41.9 feet

The Board of Adjustment granted preliminary and final site plan approval for a Stew Leonard’s supermarket to occupy the former Seasons supermarket space. The approval includes several variances for building height, signage, and seasonal outdoor sales.

• Approved site plan and variances for Stew Leonard’s supermarket (7-0)
• Granted use variance for 796 sf outdoor storage and 3,012 sf seasonal outdoor sales
• Granted height variance for building roof at entrance (41'9" vs 40' permitted)
• Granted signage variance for total property signage of 7,826 square feet
• Mandated reduction of 79- by 26-foot rooftop sign by 50 percent
• Mandated lowering of 'Farm Fresh Foods & Wine' sign by 5 feet
• Set hours of operation from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M., seven days a week

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for site plan approvals and use variances. These include proposals for new multi-family, mixed-use, and townhouse residential developments. The board is also considering requests regarding business uses and fence height regulations.

• Proposed 54-unit residential building at 252 Hazel Street
• New three-story mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Plan for a 21-unit townhouse complex at 522 Valley Road
• Use variance for auto accessory installation at 1041 Paulison Ave
• Request for a 6-foot fence at 67 Huemmer Terrace

The Board approved JAI SAI BABA, LLC's amended preliminary site plan for a mixed-use building at 1025 Main Avenue, including a ground-floor liquor store and three second-floor apartments, with variances for front yard setback, maximum lot coverage, rear yard setback, street side yard setback, side yard setback, parking (2 spaces instead of 18), and fenestration. The vote was 6-1. The Board also adopted resolutions granting or denying several other applications, including granting Barnes Korner LLC's use variance for a party room and studio apartment, granting Portugese Tavern Steak House Corp.'s site plan for additions, denying Laszlo Novak's fence variance, and granting Linda Siluk's deck variance.

• Granted JAI SAI BABA, LLC amended preliminary site plan with variances for mixed-use building (6-1)
• Granted BARNES KORNER, LLC use variance for party room and studio apartment (unanimous)
• Granted PORTUGESE TAVERN STEAK HOUSE CORP. site plan for take-out area and ADA bathrooms (unanimous)
• Denied LASZLO NOVAK variance for 6-foot fence (unanimous)
• Granted LINDA SILUK rear yard setback variance for rear deck (unanimous)
• Granted DWAYNE FRANCIS & JANELLA NICHOLAS-FRANCIS variances for rear addition (unanimous)
• Granted JOSEPH SIA use variance for expansion at 669 Broad Street (unanimous)
• Granted KIMBERLY DUNHAM variances for second floor addition at 132 Friar Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance that would prohibit pet shops from selling dogs or cats. The agenda also includes contract awards for sewer improvements and root treatment, as well as updates to regulations for handicapped parking spaces.

• Ordinance 7773-22: Prohibits the sale of dogs and/or cats in pet shops
• Contract award to John Garcia Construction for Rutherford Boulevard Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Contract award to Duke's Root Control for 2022 sanitary sewer root treatment
• Purchase of Stertil Koni Mobile Column Lifts via NJ State Contract
• Amendments to regulations regarding the number of handicapped parking spaces

The Clifton City Council adopted seven ordinances on second reading, including a ban on pet shops selling dogs or cats (Ordinance 7773-22, 7-0), an amendment to the Chief Municipal Prosecutor's salary (Ordinance 7769-22, 6-1), and several amendments to handicapped parking regulations. The council also approved 20 resolutions, including contracts for sewer improvements, root control services, and a developer agreement, and tabled two resolutions (R471-22 and R472-22) by a 7-0 vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 7773-22 banning pet shops from selling dogs or cats (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7769-22 amending Chief Municipal Prosecutor salary (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7770-22 amending handicapped parking placard number (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7771-22 deleting one restricted handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7772-22 amending lease for Clifton Adult Opportunity Center (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7774-22 deleting two restricted handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7775-22 adding 14 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Tabled Resolutions R471-22 (Corrective Action Plan) and R472-22 (Recycling Materials Dedication) (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for residential and commercial developments. These include proposals for new multi-family apartment buildings, a mixed-use structure, and expansions to existing businesses.

• 54-unit mid-rise development at 252 Hazel Street & 237 West 3rd Street
• Three-story mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Expansion of bar and restaurant at 615 Van Houten Ave
• 21-unit townhouse complex at 522 Valley Road
• Auto accessory installation use variance for 1041 Paulison Ave

The Board of Adjustment granted Barnes Korner, LLC a use variance and multiple bulk variances to expand Dingo's Den bar and restaurant at 615 Van Houten Avenue, adding a party room and a studio apartment on the second floor. The vote was 6-1. The Board also approved a take-out expansion for Portugese Tavern Steak House Corp. and denied a fence height variance for Laszlo Novak at 144 Orchard Drive. Several other residential variance applications were approved, and multiple hearings were continued to future meetings.

• Granted Barnes Korner, LLC use and bulk variances for a party room and studio apartment at 615 Van Houten Avenue (6-1 vote).
• Granted Portugese Tavern Steak House Corp. site plan and variances for a take-out and ADA bathroom addition at 503 Crooks Avenue (7-0 vote).
• Denied Laszlo Novak a variance for a 6-foot-high solid fence at 144 Orchard Drive (7-0 vote).
• Granted Linda Siluk a rear yard setback variance for a deck at 93 Sherwood Street (7-0 vote).
• Granted Dwayne Francis & Janelle Nicholas-Francis a rear yard setback variance for a rear addition at 10 West 7th Street (7-0 vote).
• Granted Joseph Sia a use variance and setback variances for a one-story addition at 669 Broad Street (7-0 vote).
• Granted Kimberly Dunham front, side, and combined yard setback variances for a second-floor addition at 132 Friar Lane (7-0 vote).
• Adopted a resolution granting Haci Baba Bakery LLC conditional use variance for a bakery at 1639 Main Avenue.

City Council

The City Council is reviewing late items regarding business license renewals. These include authorizations and resolutions for new and used car lot and vehicle renting/leasing licenses for Gensinger.

• Renewal of New and Used Car Lot License – Gensinger
• Renewal of Renting & Leasing Vehicles License – Gensinger

The Clifton City Council introduced seven ordinances on first reading, including a ban on pet shops selling dogs and cats, and approved a resolution raising the City Manager's salary to $210,000 in 2023, increasing annually to $249,000 by 2026. The council also approved over $21 million in claims and tabled a resolution on recycling materials revenue. Public comment included objections to sidewalk installations on Dwasline Road and campaign speeches for the November election.

• Introduced ordinance banning pet shops from selling dogs/cats (6-0)
• Approved City Manager salary increase to $210K in 2023, rising to $249K by 2026 (5-1)
• Approved $21,275,844.14 in claims (5-1)
• Tabled resolution on recycling materials revenue dedication
• Introduced ordinance amending Chief Municipal Prosecutor salary (5-1)
• Approved $51,631.88 final payment for Richardson Scale Park improvements
• Authorized purchase of two lawnmowers for $104,256.68
• Approved $32,400 Safe & Secure Communities budget amendment

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is conducting a continued hearing for an application at 1639 Main Avenue. The applicant seeks a conditional use variance for a restaurant in the B-C zone and permission to use parking from Block 9.06, Lot 6.

• Variances for 1639 Main Avenue
• Request to use Block 9.06, Lot 6 parking for 28 spaces
• Conditional use variance for a restaurant in the B-C zone
• Various bulk variances pertaining to conditional use

The Board of Adjustment granted a conditional use variance and associated bulk variances to Haci Baba Bakery LLC for a 53-seat bakery at 1639 Main Avenue. The approval included stipulations to comply with the Board's engineer recommendations and Main Avenue Overlay District regulations. The vote was unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Haci Baba Bakery LLC variance for bakery at 1639 Main Avenue (7-0)
• Granted conditional use variance for restaurant in B-C zone
• Approved parking variance: 28 spaces required, 21 provided
• Approved bulk variances for lot area, depth, rear yard setback, lot coverage, and building height

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a continued hearing for Vistas at Vincent LLC and a new hearing for Igbara Ziad. These items involve subdivision and site plan approvals.

• Major subdivision/site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC (110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road)
• Preliminary and final minor site plan approval and subdivision for Igbara Ziad (164-166 Hamilton Avenue)

The board approved a 14-lot major subdivision for Vista at Vincent LLC at 110 Vincent Drive and 96 Fairfield Road, subject to conditions including compliance with the tree removal ordinance. A separate subdivision and variances for 164-166 Hamilton Avenue were also approved, creating two lots for a two-family home and a new single-family dwelling.

• Approved 14-lot subdivision for Vista at Vincent LLC (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision and variances for Igbara Ziad at 164-166 Hamilton Avenue (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several applications for residential and commercial developments, including a 54-unit apartment complex on Hazel Street and a 21-unit townhouse project on Valley Road. Other items include an expansion of a restaurant on Van Houten Avenue and a new mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue.

• Proposed 54-unit mid-rise residential building at 252 Hazel Street
• Plan for 21 townhouse units at 522 Valley Road
• Expansion of Dingo's Den restaurant at 615 Van Houten Avenue
• Three-story mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Auto accessory installation use at 1041 Paulison Ave

The Board of Adjustment adopted eight resolutions granting variances for fences, second-floor additions, and a site plan for an auto body facility. Several hearings were continued to future meetings, including a court-ordered remand for a Dunkin Donuts drive-in and a mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue. No final decisions were made on the major applications heard.

• Granted Harry & Carol Conway variance for 6-foot fence at 101 Abbe Lane (5-0)
• Granted Katharina Takacs & Michael Burnett variance for 6-foot fence at 105 Abbe Lane (5-0)
• Granted Perry Lighty variance for 6-foot fence at 4 Henoch Avenue (5-0)
• Granted Mattisyahu & Dina Gluck variances for second-floor addition at 450 Fenlon Blvd. (5-0)
• Granted Josh & Anna Gopin variances for second-floor addition at 50 Lenox Avenue (5-0)
• Granted Kenji Yamashita variances for front vestibule and fence at 443 Grove Street (5-0)
• Granted David Heching variances for second-floor rebuild and parking at 11 Loumar Place (5-0)
• Granted New Trimble Auto Body preliminary and final site plan with variances at 217 Trimble Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council is reviewing the Hoffmann-La Roche Redevelopment Plan during its second reading. The council is also considering requests to advertise for bids on roadway and sewer improvements. Additionally, the agenda includes ordinances to adjust handicapped parking spaces and revise police officer salaries.

• Second reading of Ordinance 7760-22 regarding the Hoffmann-La Roche Redevelopment Plan
• Permission to advertise for bids for Dwasline Road roadway improvements
• Contract award to Colliers Engineering & Design, Inc. for Hoffman La Roche redevelopment services
• Ordinance revisions to add and delete handicapped parking spaces on various streets
• Revision of salaries and benefits for police officers under Ordinance 7769-22

The City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 7760-22, approving the Clifton Hoffmann-La Roche Amended Phase III Redevelopment Plan dated July 2022. The council also passed six other ordinances, including several amending handicapped parking regulations and a bond ordinance for capital improvements. A resolution authorizing a $25,000 contract with Colliers Engineering & Design for planning and traffic engineering services related to the Hoffmann-La Roche redevelopment area was also approved.

• Adopted Ordinance 7760-22 approving the Clifton Hoffmann-La Roche Amended Phase III Redevelopment Plan (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7762-22 deleting 2 handicapped parking spaces on streets (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7763-22 deleting 6 restricted handicapped spaces no longer in use (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7764-22 adding 6 restricted handicapped spaces (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7765-22 amending a handicapped parking placard number (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7766-22 adding a portion of Park Slope to parking-prohibited-at-all-times streets (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7767-22 amending a 2020 bond ordinance for capital improvements (7-0).
• Adopted Ordinance 7768-22 revising police officer salaries for 2022 and 2023 (6-0-1, Gibson abstained).

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several major site plans, including a 54-unit multi-family project on Hazel Street and a mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue. Other items include a 21-unit townhouse complex on Valley Road and various residential fence height variances.

• TFJ Hazel LLC: 54-unit mid-rise residential development at 252 Hazel Street and West 3rd Street
• Botany Village Property LLC: Three-story mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• 522 Valley Estates LLC: 21 townhouse units at 522 Valley Road
• Barnes Korner LLC: Expansion of bar/restaurant and new apartment at 615 Van Houten Ave
• Multiple applications for residential fence height variances on Abbe Lane and Henoch Avenue

The Clifton Board of Adjustment approved eight variance applications, including fence height, second-floor additions, and an auto body expansion, all by 7-0 votes. Several larger projects, including a mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue and a 54-unit residential building at 252 Hazel Street, were continued to future meetings. A court-remanded application for a Dunkin' Donuts drive-in at 817-825 Clifton Avenue was also continued without date.

• Granted 6' solid fence variance at 101 Abbe Lane (7-0)
• Granted 6' solid fence variance at 105 Abbe Lane (7-0)
• Granted 5' solid fence with 1' lattice at 4 Henoch Avenue (7-0)
• Granted pre-existing setback variances for second-floor addition at 450 Fenlon Blvd (7-0)
• Granted pre-existing setback variances for second-floor addition at 50 Lenox Avenue (7-0)
• Granted front setback, wall, and fence variances at 443 Grove Street (7-0)
• Granted combined side yard, garage conversion, and parking variances at 11 Loumar Place (7-0)
• Granted preliminary/final site plan and use variance for auto body expansion at 217 Trimble Avenue (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contract awards for fire station repairs and equipment purchases. The agenda includes a second reading of the Hoffmann-La Roche redevelopment plan and ordinances regarding changes to handicapped parking. A public hearing is also scheduled for the Clifton Public Housing Agency's 2023 Annual Plan.

• Contract awards for repairs and roof replacement at Fire Station No. 1
• Rejection of all bids for Anzaldi Park improvements to re-advertise with changes
• Second reading of the Hoffmann-La Roche Amended Phase III Redevelopment Plan
• Purchase of a Caterpillar Model D3 Track Type Tractor Dozer
• Ordinances to amend and revise various handicapped parking regulations

The council awarded a $365,000 contract to T&A Carpentry & Home for repairs to Fire Station No. 1 and a $52,758 contract to MAK Group LLC for roof replacement at the same station. It also awarded a $209,660 contract to Shore Top Construction for converting the Clifton Skatezone hockey rink. All bids for James Anzaldi Park improvements were rejected because costs exceeded available funds.

• Approved $365,000 contract to T&A Carpentry & Home for Fire Station No. 1 repairs.
• Approved $52,758 contract to MAK Group LLC for Fire Station No. 1 roof replacement.
• Approved $209,660 contract to Shore Top Construction for Clifton Skatezone hockey rink conversion.
• Rejected all bids for James Anzaldi Park improvements due to lack of appropriations.
• Approved $19,879,439.56 in claims for payment (Mayor abstained; one council member voted nay).
• Approved $274,735 budget amendment for State health grant.
• Approved $754,944.10 for a new custom pumper fire apparatus via cooperative contract.
• Approved $137,675.13 for next phase of city communication system upgrades.

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will review the amended Phase III Hoffmann-La Roche Redevelopment Plan. The meeting also includes hearings for site plan approvals at 110 Vincent Drive and 164-166 Hamilton Avenue, as well as an advisory hearing regarding a billboard replacement on Route 3.

• Major subdivision/site plan approval for Vistas at Vincent LLC (110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road)
• Minor site plan approval and subdivision for 164-166 Hamilton Avenue
• Advisory hearing for Route 3 NJ Transit ROW billboard replacement
• Review of the Clifton Hoffman-La Roche Amended Phase III Redevelopment Plan

The Board continued a hearing for a 14-lot major subdivision at 110 Vincent Drive and 96 Fairfield Road, with revised plans addressing stormwater management and a cul-de-sac redesign. The application was carried to the next meeting without a final vote. The Board also approved a billboard replacement on Route 3 along NJ Transit right-of-way. A minor subdivision application for 164-166 Hamilton Avenue was adjourned after the Board withdrew its initial vote.

• Carried Vista at Vincent LLC subdivision application to next meeting after revised plans and public testimony
• Approved Route 3-NJ Transit ROW Billboard Replacement at Block 84.03, Lot 1 unanimously
• Adjourned Igbara Ziad minor site plan application for 164-166 Hamilton Avenue after vote was withdrawn
• Approved minutes of July 28, 2022 regular meeting
• Recommended ordinance for Clifton Hoffman-LaRoche Amended Phase III Redevelopment Plan with building expansion allowed but parking standards maintained

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several major development applications, including a new 50-plus unit multi-family building on Hazel Street and a mixed-use project on Dayton Avenue. Other items include restaurant expansions, warehouse additions, and residential requests for fence heights and home renovations.

• Proposed 54-unit mid-rise residential building at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street
• New three-story mixed-use building proposed for 254 Dayton Avenue
• Expansion of Dingo’s Den restaurant at 615 Van Houten Ave
• Warehouse building additions at 635 Brighton Road
• Variance request for a 6-foot fence at 67 Huemmer Terrace

The Board of Adjustment granted preliminary and final site plan approval with use and bulk variances to 1128 Springfield Associates LLC for three one-story warehouse additions at 635 Brighton Road. The 7-0 vote approved the 9,408-square-foot expansion with conditions including no left turns onto Brighton Road and new landscaping along the border with 211 Mt. Prospect Avenue. The Board also approved a second-floor addition at 242 Washington Avenue (6-1) and a White Castle dry-storage addition at 1325 Main Avenue (6-0), while continuing several other hearings.

• Approved warehouse expansion at 635 Brighton Road with use and bulk variances (7-0)
• Approved second-floor addition and interior renovations at 242 Washington Avenue (6-1)
• Approved White Castle dry-storage addition and site improvements at 1325 Main Avenue (6-0)
• Adopted resolution granting Reed Berinato variance for second-floor addition at 35 Merrill Road
• Adopted resolution granting Devorah Katz variances for rear addition at 52 Cresthill Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting Moshe Yeroshlami variances for second-floor addition at 101 Patricia Place
• Denied Alma Billings' use variance to convert two-family to three-family dwelling at 66 Scoles Avenue
• Granted 90-day extension of conditional use variance to Daniel and Margarita Katzevich at 13 Somerset Place

City Council

The City Council will review amendments to the Phase II Redevelopment Plan for the former Hoffman-La Roche campus. The agenda includes proposals for procuring a new fire apparatus and a snow melter system for the DPW. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances regarding changes to handicapped parking spaces.

• Amendments to the Phase II Redevelopment Plan (Former Hoffman-La Roche Campus)
• Procurement of one custom pumper fire apparatus via Sourcewell
• Contract award for a snow melter system for the DPW
• Ordinance changes to add and delete handicapped parking spaces
• Rescinding resolutions regarding outdoor dining

The Clifton City Council approved a $48.7 million claims list (6-1), adopted five ordinances including a bond amendment and salary changes, and awarded a $609,006 snow melter contract. The council also introduced a redevelopment plan for the Hoffmann-La Roche site and rescinded a prior resolution to reinstate outdoor dining rules.

• Approved $48,676,020.52 in claims (6-1, Mayor abstained on first vote)
• Adopted Bond Ordinance 7754-22 amending bond description and useful life (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7755-22 creating Social Worker-Health bilingual title and salary (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7756-22 deleting 2 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7757-22 deleting 4 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7758-22 adding 10 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7759-22 amending handicapped parking placard numbers (7-0)
• Awarded $609,006 snow melter system contract to Trius, Inc. (7-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council approved two ordinances: one amending the municipal treasurer's salary and another creating an Advisory Committee on Civil Rights. It also introduced six ordinances for future consideration, including bond amendments, a new social worker position, and changes to handicapped parking. The council approved a $7.89 million claims list and authorized bidding for several construction projects.

• Adopted Ordinance 7752-22 amending Municipal Treasurer salary (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7753-22 creating Advisory Committee on Civil Rights (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7754-22 amending bond ordinance for future hearing (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7755-22 creating Social Worker-Health position (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinances 7756-22 through 7759-22 amending handicapped parking (7-0 each)
• Approved claims list totaling $7,891,097.92
• Awarded $1,557,469.30 sidewalk and curb contract to Granada Construction
• Authorized bidding for James Anzaldi Park improvements and Skatezone pickleball conversion

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will review a minor site plan for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 259 Pershing Road. The board will also continue hearings regarding major subdivision and site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC.

• Minor site plan approval for improvements at 259 Pershing Road
• Continued hearings for major subdivision/site plan approvals at 110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road

The Clifton Planning Board approved a minor site plan for the Islamic Center of Passaic County at 259 Pershing Road. The board also continued the hearing for the Vista at Vincent LLC major subdivision, allowing testimony on plans filed more than 10 days prior, and carried the matter to the August 25, 2022 meeting.

• Approved minor site plan for Islamic Center of Passaic County at 259 Pershing Road
• Continued Vista at Vincent LLC major subdivision hearing to August 25, 2022
• Directed testimony limited to plans filed more than 10 days before hearing

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing several applications for new construction and property changes. Major proposals include a 54-unit apartment complex at Hazel Street and a three-story mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue. Other items involve residential additions and business expansions.

• Proposed 54-unit mid-rise residential building at 252 Hazel Street & 237 West 3rd Street
• New three-story mixed-use building with restaurant/tavern at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Expansion of Dingo's Den bar and restaurant at 615 Van Houten Ave
• Conversion of a two-family home to a three-family home at 66 Scoles Avenue
• Proposed second-floor addition at 35 Merrill Road

The Board of Adjustment granted Petra Garden, LLC preliminary and final site plan approval, use variances, and bulk variances to keep an existing daycare and build a 21-unit residential building at 62-66 Mt. Prospect Ave. The vote was 5-2. The Board also granted three residential addition variances (Berinato, Katz, Yeroshalmi), denied a use variance for a three-family conversion (Billings), and adopted several resolutions granting variances and extensions.

• Granted Petra Garden, LLC site plan and use variances for 21-unit building with daycare at 62-66 Mt. Prospect Ave (5-2)
• Denied Alma Billings use variance to convert two-family to three-family home at 66 Scoles Ave (7-0)
• Granted Reed Berinato side yard setback variance for second floor addition at 35 Merrill Rd (7-0)
• Granted Devorah Katz variances for rear addition at 52 Cresthill Ave (7-0)
• Granted Moshe Yeroshalmi variances for second floor addition at 101 Patricia Pl (7-0)
• Adopted resolution granting VK Acquisitions VI, LLC truck parking/storage use at 90 Kingsland Ave
• Adopted resolution denying Jhonaty Perez-Jimenez fence variance at 5 New Brier Ln
• Granted 90-day extension to Daniel & Margarita Katzevich for flex-industrial building at 13 Somerset Pl

City Council

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding construction of a proposed building for the Clifton Adult Opportunity Center on City Hall property. The agenda also includes ordinances for lead-based paint inspections in rental dwellings and updated tobacco billboard regulations. Additionally, the council will consider various business license renewals and the creation of a funded social worker position.

• Public hearing for construction of a proposed building on City Hall property
• Ordinance establishing lead-based paint hazard inspection requirements for rental dwellings
• Ordinance amending zoning regulations for tobacco product definitions and billboard advertisements
• Resolution to reject the sole bid for a snow melter system and authorize new bids
• Proposal to create a funded social worker position

The Clifton City Council held public hearings on the Adult Opportunity Center expansion and adopted five ordinances, including changes to handicapped parking, tobacco sign regulations, and lead paint inspections. They also approved a $635,500 contract for exterior restoration of the Animal Barn and several license renewals. The meeting included discussion of park improvements and sidewalk installations.

• Adopted Ordinance 7747-22 deleting one restricted handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7748-22 adding three restricted handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7749-22 amending tobacco sign regulations (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7750-22 adding lead-based paint inspection requirements for rental dwellings (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7751-22 amending definition of owner for vacant properties (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7752-22 to amend Municipal Treasurer salary (6-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7753-22 to create Advisory Committee on Civil Rights (7-0)
• Awarded $635,500 contract to Dell-Tech Inc. for Animal Barn restoration (7-0)

City Council

The Clifton City Council is considering a request from the Veterans Committee to host a Food Truck Festival on September 4, 2022. The council will also review resolutions regarding professional services for a tax appeal and a change order for emergency vehicles.

• Request by Clifton Veterans Committee for a Food Truck Festival on September 4, 2022
• Amendment to Integra Realty Resources contract for DXC Technology Co. tax appeal appraisal
• Change order for two ambulances from PL Custom Emergency Vehicles

The Clifton City Council approved two ordinances on final reading, including one clarifying construction permit requirements for accessory buildings and another authorizing entry-level police officer appointments. The council also approved a $100,000 transfer from the 2022 capital budget for Dwasline Road sidewalk improvements, and introduced five ordinances for future public hearings. The meeting included approval of a $12.1 million claims list and numerous resolutions for contracts, purchases, and licenses.

• Approved Ordinance 7728-22 clarifying construction/zoning permit requirements for accessory buildings (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 7746-22 authorizing entry-level police officer appointments (6-0-1, Gibson abstained)
• Introduced Ordinance 7747-22 to delete one restricted handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7748-22 to add three restricted handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7749-22 to amend tobacco sign regulations (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7750-22 to add lead-based paint inspection requirements for rentals (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7751-22 to amend definition of owner for vacant properties (7-0)
• Approved $100K from 2022 capital budget for Dwasline Road sidewalk improvements (6-0-1, Sadrakula abstained)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will hold a continued hearing regarding major subdivision and site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC. The board will also conduct a new hearing for minor site plan improvements at the Islamic Center of Passaic County.

• Major subdivision/site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC at 110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road
• Minor site plan approval for proposed improvements at The Islamic Center of Passaic County, 259 Persings Road

The Clifton Planning Board approved a minor site plan for the Islamic Center of Passaic County to add a second-floor alcove for the Imam, with no variances needed. The board also carried the Vista at Vincent LLC major subdivision/site plan application to the July 28, 2022 meeting at the applicant's request. The minutes of May 26, 2022 were approved.

• Approved minor site plan for Islamic Center of Passaic County (8-0)
• Carried Vista at Vincent LLC application to July 28, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes of May 26, 2022 regular meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing an application from TFJ Hazel LLC for a major site plan. The project proposes constructing a three-story, multi-family residential building with 54 units and 104 parking spaces. The applicant is seeking several variances to allow this mid-rise use in the R-B2 zone.

• Proposed 54-unit mid-rise residential building at 252 Hazel Street
• Request for use variance to permit multi-family housing in the R-B2 zone
• Consolidation of two lots into a single 75,252 square foot property
• Plan for 104 on-site parking spaces including covered and surface options
• Variances requested for building setbacks and lot coverage

The Board of Adjustment held a continued hearing for a proposed 54-unit mid-rise apartment building at 252 Hazel Street and 237 West 3rd Street, which requires multiple variances. After testimony from the applicant's experts and objections from residents, the board voted to continue the matter to its August 17, 2022 regular meeting. No final decision was made.

• Continued 54-unit apartment application to Aug. 17, 2022 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding municipal bonds and zoning updates. The agenda also includes authorizations for police vehicle purchases and sewer improvements for a redevelopment project.

• $10,700,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements
• Purchase of 10 Police Ford SUV patrol vehicles
• Sewerage improvements for Clifton Station Developers, LLC at 691 Clifton Avenue
• $120,000 capital ordinance for public improvements
• $141,522.35 budget amendment for the Clean Communities Grant

The Clifton City Council approved a $10.7 million bond ordinance for various 2022 capital improvements and a $1.74 million sewer bond, along with several other ordinances including zoning clarifications, parking changes, and salary adjustments. The council also tabled Ordinance 7728-22 regarding accessory building permits, appointed James P. Sieradzki as Municipal Court Judge, and approved a $6.1 million claims list.

• Approved $10.7M capital improvements bond ordinance (7-0)
• Approved $1.74M sewer improvements bond ordinance (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 7728-22 on accessory building permits (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7736-22 appropriating $120,000 for public improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7737-22 appropriating $50,000 for sewer improvements (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7740-22 amending Deputy City Clerk salary (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7745-22 adopting towing rates (7-0)
• Appointed James P. Sieradzki as Municipal Court Judge (6-0-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board reviewed applications for a new mixed-use building and a vehicle storage facility. Other items included requests for residential additions, fences, and warehouse expansions. The meeting also concluded with several granted and denied resolutions.

• Mixed-use development proposal at 254 Dayton Avenue featuring six residential units and a restaurant
• Vehicle and equipment storage site plan at 90 Kingsland Ave
• Warehouse expansion and use variance for 635 Brighton Road
• Granted conditional use variance for a take-out restaurant at 590 Route 3
• Denied application for a half bath addition at 1239 Valley Road

The Board of Adjustment approved a use variance and site plan for VK Acquisitions VI, LLC to use 90 Kingsland Avenue for truck/trailer parking and storage, with conditions including no refrigerated trucks. It also granted variances for several residential projects, denied a fence variance at 5 New Brier Lane (4-3), and continued two other applications to future meetings.

• Approved VK Acquisitions VI, LLC truck storage use variance and site plan at 90 Kingsland Ave (7-0)
• Denied Jhonaty Perez-Jimenez 5-ft solid fence variance at 5 New Brier Lane (4-3)
• Granted Sawsan Maemari variances to convert home to two-family at 117 W 2nd St (4-3)
• Granted Tatiana Rosado second-story addition variances at 99 Hamilton Ave (7-0)
• Granted Natasha Sealy-Dorvelus rear deck variance at 71 Homestead St (7-0)
• Granted Joseph Stickles garage/driveway variances at 59 Harrington Rd (7-0)
• Granted Joshua Cohen first-floor addition variances at 33 Conover Ct (7-0)
• Granted Avi & Bayla Geller home expansion variances at 15 E Parkway (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering grant applications for pedestrian safety and the Safe Corridors Project through the NJDOT. The agenda also includes public hearing notices and additional funding for St. Peter's Haven.

• Acceptance of NJDOT Highway Safety Fund Grant
• Additional expenses for St. Peter's Haven
• Public hearings for 151-159 Crooks Ave, LLC and 111 Ideation Way
• Contract with Integra Realty Resources for DXC Technology Co. tax appeal valuation

The Clifton City Council approved a $10.7 million bond ordinance for various 2022 capital improvements and introduced several other ordinances, including a $1.74 million sewer bond and a $50,000 sewer utility capital appropriation. The council also tabled an ordinance clarifying when permits are required for accessory buildings. Numerous resolutions were passed, including approving a $25.45 million claims list, a $435,374.80 phone system upgrade, and a shared services agreement with Little Falls for health services.

• Approved $10.7M bond ordinance for 2022 capital improvements (7-0)
• Approved $1.74M sewer improvements bond ordinance (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 7728-22 on accessory building permits (7-0)
• Approved $25.45M claims list (6-1)
• Approved $435,374.80 Avaya phone system upgrade (6-1)
• Approved $432,500 contract for cloud-based file management (6-1)
• Approved shared services agreement with Little Falls for health services (6-1)
• Rejected all bids for Fire Station 1 roof replacement

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing applications for a new mixed-use development on Dayton Avenue and vehicle storage improvements on Kingsland Avenue. Other items include several residential property variances for additions, decks, and fences. The Board also passed resolutions regarding previously discussed site plans.

• Proposed mixed-use building with six residential units and a restaurant at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Site plan for vehicle storage and maintenance improvements at 90 Kingsland Avenue
• Approved self-storage warehouse site plan for Storage Blue Clifton, LLC at 550 Lexington Avenue
• Denied use variance for expansion of a building at 409-411 Main Avenue
• Proposed take-out restaurant and parking variances at 590 Route 3

The Clifton Board of Adjustment approved six variance applications and denied one. Approved items included a sign setback, a deck, a take-out restaurant, a second-floor addition, a fence, and a rear addition. The board denied a request to add a half bath to an existing two-story barn structure, citing a lack of hardship and concerns about potential unauthorized expansion. Two larger applications, for a mixed-use building and a truck terminal, were continued to future meetings.

• Granted front yard sign variance at 975 Clifton Ave (7-0)
• Granted rear yard deck variance at 55 Tancin Ln (7-0)
• Granted conditional use variance for take-out restaurant at 590 Route 3 (7-0)
• Granted rear yard setback variance for second-floor addition at 167 Edgewood Ave (6-0)
• Granted 6-ft fence variance at 119 DeMott Ave (7-0)
• Granted rear addition variances at 50 Sunnycrest Ave (7-0)
• Denied half-bath variance at 1239 Valley Rd (6-1)
• Continued hearings for Botany Village and VK Acquisitions

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider a resolution regarding an amended site plan and variances for Target at 30 (50) Kingsland Road. The board will also continue hearings for major subdivision and site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC.

• Amended site plan and variances for Target at 30 (50) Kingsland Road
• Major subdivision/site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC at 110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road

The Clifton Planning Board approved a resolution for an amended site plan and variances at 30 (50) Kingsland Road. A major subdivision/site plan application for Vista at Vincent LLC was carried to the June 23, 2022 meeting. The minutes of the April 28, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved amended site plan and variances for 30 (50) Kingsland Road (Block 83.01, Lot 1.02)
• Carried Vista at Vincent LLC application to June 23, 2022 meeting
• Approved minutes of April 28, 2022 regular meeting

Board of Adjustment

The Board reviewed several applications, including a proposed mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue and a warehouse conversion to self-storage on Lexington Avenue. New hearings were also held for residential additions and deck installations in various zones. Additionally, the Board issued resolutions to dismiss, grant, or deny several completed applications.

• Botany Village LLC seeks approval for a mixed-use building with six residential units and a restaurant at 254 Dayton Avenue.
• Storage Blue Clifton, LLC proposes converting an existing warehouse into self-storage at 550 Lexington Ave.
• VK Acquisitions VI, LLC requests site plan approval for vehicle and equipment storage at 90 Kingsland Ave.
• The Board granted a rear yard setback variance for a one-story addition at 132 Rutgers Place.
• The Board denied a use variance to convert an accessory structure into living space at 174 Sargeant Avenue.

The Board of Adjustment approved Storage Blue Clifton's application for a self-storage warehouse and liquor store at 550 Lexington Avenue, granting preliminary and final site plan approval with use and bulk variances. The Board denied Passaic Clifton Community Kollel Congregation's expansion at 409-411 Main Avenue for failing to secure the required five affirmative votes. Several residential variance requests were granted, and two applications were dismissed without prejudice.

• Approved Storage Blue Clifton self-storage warehouse at 550 Lexington Ave (7-0)
• Denied Passaic Clifton Community Kollel Congregation expansion at 409-411 Main Ave (4-3, failed to reach 5-vote threshold)
• Granted Michal Fruchter side yard setback variance at 475 South Parkway (7-0)
• Granted Waguih Khouzam rear yard setback variance for deck at 117 Abbe Lane (7-0)
• Granted Jonathan Tubay & Sochild Pacheco lot coverage and rear yard setback variances at 180 West 3rd St (7-0)
• Dismissed without prejudice Empire Realty Mgmt application for Allwood Theater redevelopment at 94-96 Market St
• Dismissed without prejudice MJG-Mar Realty application for storage/distribution center at 42 Lakeview Ave
• Granted Gennaro Rubino rear yard setback variance at 132 Rutgers Place

City Council

The council will hold a public hearing for the 2022 Municipal Budget and a community development grant amendment. Agenda items also include contract awards for stormwater mapping and updates to local ordinances regarding parking and zoning. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions related to employee leave policies and tax rate estimates.

• Public hearing for the 2022 Municipal Budget
• Contract award to Colliers Engineering & Design for stormwater mapping
• Ordinances regarding changes to sick and terminal leave payments
• Appointment of legal counsel for a harassment investigation
• Fund transfer for Randolph Avenue sanitary sewer rehabilitation

The Clifton City Council adopted the 2022 municipal budget and set an estimated third-quarter tax rate of $5.51 per $100 of assessed valuation. The council also approved several ordinances, including parking restrictions and handicapped parking changes, and introduced multiple salary and leave ordinances for future consideration.

• Adopted 2022 Municipal Budget (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved estimated third quarter 2022 tax rate of $5.51 per $100 (5-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 7719-22 amending parking prohibitions on Piaget Avenue (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 7720-22 deleting 4 handicapped parking spaces (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Ordinance 7721-22 adding 4 handicapped parking spaces (6-0, 1 absent)
• Tabled Ordinance 7728-22 (6-0, 1 absent)
• Introduced Ordinance 7729-22 creating Supervising Payroll Clerk title (5-1, 1 absent)
• Introduced Ordinance 7735-22 revising police sick/terminal leave (5-0-1, 1 absent)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing an application for a major site plan at 252 Hazel Street. The proposal includes constructing a four-story, multi-family residential building containing 60 dwelling units. The applicant is seeking several variances regarding building height, density, and setbacks.

• Proposed 60-unit mid-rise residential building at 252 Hazel Street
• Request for use variance to allow multi-family housing in the R-B2 zone
• Consolidation of Block 16.11, Lots 1 and 2 into a single lot
• Variance requests for building height, setbacks, and lot coverage
• Proposed reduction in required parking spaces from 150 to 93

The Board of Adjustment held a special meeting on May 11, 2022, to hear a major site plan application from TFJ Hazel LLC for a 60-unit, four-story residential building at 252 Hazel Street. The applicant requested multiple variances, including use, density, height, and parking reductions. After testimony and public concerns, the applicant asked to continue the hearing to revise plans, and the Board continued the matter to a special meeting on June 22, 2022. No final decision was made.

• Continued TFJ Hazel LLC application to June 22, 2022 special meeting
• Heard testimony on 60-unit residential project at 252 Hazel Street
• Received reports from Neglia Engineering, Graviano & Gillis, and Clifton Fire Department
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

City Council

The council will consider awarding a contract to Allegiant Wireless, LLC for public safety radio engineering services. The agenda also includes a change order for improvements at Brighton Road and Phyllis Place. Additionally, the council will discuss confidential items regarding firehouse locations and retiree health benefits.

• Contract award to Allegiant Wireless, LLC for public safety radio engineering
• Change order for Brighton Road and Phyllis Place area improvements
• Legal opinion on Third River cleanup on private property
• Discussion of IBEW retiree health benefits
• Resolutions congratulating two Eagle Scouts

The Clifton City Council adopted four ordinances, including a $7.5 million refunding bond ordinance and a salary ordinance creating the Assessing Aide title, and approved a resolution authorizing the bond sale. The council also awarded a $177,529.66 sewer replacement contract, approved a $31.5 million claims list, and introduced several ordinances for future consideration. One ordinance (7717-22) passed 6-1 with Councilwoman Sadrakula voting nay.

• Adopted Ordinance 7714-22 adding 6 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7715-22 creating Assessing Aide title and compensation (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7716-22 authorizing $7.5M refunding bonds (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7717-22 (6-1, Sadrakula nay)
• Approved Resolution R204-22 claims list totaling $31,498,933.68 (6-1, Sadrakula nay)
• Awarded Gregory Avenue sanitary sewer replacement to John Garcia Construction for $177,529.66
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for James Anzaldi Park fieldhouse, increasing contract to $1,143,293.35
• Rejected all bids for ClearSpan structure relocation foundation

Board of Adjustment

The Board reviewed several applications, including a mixed-use development on Dayton Avenue and senior housing on Market Street. Other discussions focused on warehouse conversions and facility expansions. The Board also granted several residential and commercial variances.

• Proposed demolition of Allwood Theater to create three retail stores and 26 senior housing units at 94-96 Market Street
• Application for a new mixed-use building with six residential units and commercial space at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Request to convert a warehouse into a self-storage facility at 550 Lexington Ave
• Granted conditional use variance for live music at The Barrow House, 1292-1296 Van Houten Avenue
• Proposed 370 sq ft addition and expansion of study area for Passaic Clifton Community Kollel Congregation at 409-411 Main Ave

The Clifton Board of Adjustment dismissed without prejudice two long-pending applications (Empire Realty Management Corp. for 94-96 Market Street and MJG-Mar Realty, LLC for 42 Lakeview Avenue) for lack of prosecution. The Board also granted a rear yard setback variance to Gennaro Rubino for a one-story addition at 132 Rutgers Place, and denied Marjory Mitchell's request to convert an accessory structure into living space at 174 Sargeant Avenue. Several other applications were continued to future meetings.

• Dismissed without prejudice Empire Realty Management Corp. application for 94-96 Market Street (7-0)
• Dismissed without prejudice MJG-Mar Realty, LLC application for 42 Lakeview Avenue (7-0)
• Granted rear yard setback variance to Gennaro Rubino for 132 Rutgers Place (7-0)
• Denied use variance to Marjory Mitchell for 174 Sargeant Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted resolution granting Maple Garden Apartments, LLC variances at 765 Clifton Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting Yesica Ramirez driveway variance at 80 Mahar Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting Joshua McCoy & Sarlain Scott McCoy variances at 11 Lincoln Place
• Granted 90-day extension to Jennifer & Bradley Colwell for 50 East Normal Avenue

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider an amended site plan and variances for Target at 30 (50) Kingsland Road. The board will also hold new hearings regarding major subdivision and site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC.

• Amended site plan and variances for Target at 30 (50) Kingsland Road
• Major subdivision/site plan approvals for Vistas at Vincent LLC at 110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road

The Clifton Planning Board approved the minutes of the March 24, 2022 meeting. The Board heard testimony on the Vista at Vincent LLC major subdivision/site plan application and carried it to the May 26, 2022 meeting to resolve engineering issues and tree removal details. The Board tabled the Target amended site plan and variances resolution pending receipt of a timeline for trailer removal. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2022 regular meeting
• Carried Vista at Vincent LLC major subdivision/site plan to May 26, 2022 meeting
• Tabled Target amended site plan and variances resolution pending trailer removal timeline

Board of Adjustment

The Clifton Board of Adjustment discussed several applications, including a proposed six-unit residential and commercial building at 254 Dayton Avenue. Other items included plans for senior housing at 94-96 Market Street and a motor vehicle parts center at 42 Lakeview Avenue. Two major applications were continued to the May 4, 2022 meeting.

• Proposed mixed-use building with six residential units and restaurant space at 254 Dayton Avenue (continued)
• Proposed senior housing for 26 residents and new retail stores at 94-96 Market Street (continued)
• Application for a motor vehicle parts storage and distribution center at 42 Lakeview Avenue
• Request to subdivide vacant land into two residential lots at 112 Mt. Park Road
• Granted variance for a rear addition and storage at 636 Van Houten Avenue

City Council

The council will review a pet shop license renewal and an application for committee membership. The agenda also includes a response to a tax rate inquiry and a confidential employee complaint. A resolution regarding a Tax Court counterclaim is scheduled for consideration.

• Renewal of Barking Barney's Pet Shop & Kennel License
• Filing of a counterclaim in New Jersey Tax Court for 2 Peekay Drive
• Response to an inquiry regarding the tax rate
• Hostile work environment complaint by a city employee

The Clifton City Council approved seven ordinances amending traffic and parking regulations, including changes to handicapped parking spaces and a parking prohibition on Isabella Street. It also introduced ordinances for a $7.5 million bond refund, a cap bank, and a new Assessing Aide position, all to be considered for final passage on May 4, 2022. The 2022 municipal budget was introduced with a public hearing set for May 17, 2022.

• Adopted Ordinance 7707-22 deleting 1 handicapped parking space (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7708-22 adding 4 handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7709-22 adding parking prohibition on Isabella Street (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7710-22 adding 13 handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7711-22 adding 10 Wisnev Street handicapped parking (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7712-22 deleting 2 handicapped parking spaces (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7713-22 amending handicapped parking location (6-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7716-22 for $7.5M bond refund (6-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing applications for a new mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue and a senior housing complex at 94-96 Market Street. Other hearings include requests for residential additions, garage conversions, and business use variances. The meeting also included resolutions for several previously submitted applications.

• Mixed-use development proposal at 250 Dayton Avenue with six residential units and a restaurant/tavern
• Proposed demolition of Allwood Theater for 26 senior housing units at 94-96 Market Street
• Use variance request for motor vehicle parts distribution at 42 Lakeview Avenue
• Approval of a front yard setback variance for an inground pool at 30 MacArthur Drive
• Dismissal of the warehouse renovation application at 550 Lexington Avenue due to defective notice

The Clifton Board of Adjustment granted four variance applications and adopted five resolutions, including approving variances for a garage conversion, a two-story addition, a storage addition, and changes to a previously approved project. Two major applications, including a mixed-use development and a senior housing project, were continued to future meetings. The board also denied a request to amend a resolution regarding an easement agreement.

• Granted Ryan Laulette's garage-to-mudroom conversion variance with bollard condition (7-0)
• Granted Jonah Holland's side and front yard setback variances for a two-story addition (7-0)
• Granted Wael El-Zind's use and bulk variances for a storage addition (7-0)
• Granted Jim Beirne's changes to previously approved deck and addition plans (7-0)
• Adopted resolution granting Mesivta of Clifton rear yard setback variance
• Adopted resolution granting Kevin & Karen Urena front yard setback variance for pool
• Adopted resolution granting Steve Tsimpedes & Michael Halkias variance for three-story structure
• Dismissed without prejudice Storage Blue Clifton LLC application due to defective notice

City Council

The City Council will consider awarding an architectural services contract to George A. Held for Fire Station 1 flood damage restoration. The agenda also includes a revised flag raising date and items regarding PBA Local 36.

• Awarding architectural services contract to George A. Held for Fire Station 1 Flood Damage Restoration
• Revision of WFWP flag raising schedule to July 9, 2022
• Ad Journal Request from North Jersey Elks Developmental Disabilities Agency
• Order to Show Cause regarding PBA Local 36 and City of Clifton unlimited sick time

The Clifton City Council approved a $25,944,475.14 claims list, temporary budget increases for the municipal and sewer utility budgets, and several contracts and resolutions. Two ordinances were adopted, and four ordinances were introduced for future public hearings. The meeting also included personnel actions and license approvals.

• Approved claims list totaling $25,944,475.14 (6-0-1, Mayor abstained)
• Approved 2022 temporary budget increase of $10,087,375.44 (6-1)
• Approved 2022 sewer utility temporary budget increase of $769,683.67 (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7705-22 adding 4 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7706-22 accepting easement for public sidewalk at 1255 Broad St (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7714-22 adding 6 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7715-22 creating Assessing Aide title (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7716-22 authorizing $7.5M refunding bonds (7-0)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will review several development applications on March 24. The agenda includes a resolution for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC and new hearings for Target and Vistas at Vincent LLC.

• Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC subdivision and variances at 1091-1175 Valley Road
• Target amended site plan and variances at 30 (50) Kingsland Road
• Vistas at Vincent LLC major subdivision/site plan approvals at 110 Vincent Drive & 96 Fairfield Road

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing applications for a mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue and senior housing on Market Street. Other items include requests for residential additions, pool installations, and warehouse conversions. The meeting also finalized several previous applications through grants or denials.

• Mixed-use development at 254 Dayton Avenue including six residential units and a restaurant/tavern
• Proposal to replace Allwood Theater with retail stores and 26 senior housing units at 94-96 Market Street
• Request by Storage Blue Clifton LLC to convert a warehouse at 550 Lexington Ave into self-storage
• Approval of a 50-unit senior living development at 782, 784, 810, and 818 Valley Road
• Denial of a use variance for an oven in a basement at 37 Jani Court

The Clifton Board of Adjustment approved four variance requests (Mesivta of Clifton, Kevin & Karen Urena, Steve Tsimpedes & Michael Halkias, Jonathan Ruiz) and adopted resolutions granting, denying, or dismissing several prior applications. Two applications were denied (Yevgeniy Kantor, Erika Ryback), and two were dismissed without prejudice (Jim Beirne, Storage Blue Clifton LLC). Two larger projects (Botany Village, Empire Realty) were continued to the April 6 meeting.

• Granted rear yard setback variance to Mesivta of Clifton for addition at 369 Delawanna Ave (7-0)
• Granted front yard setback variance to Kevin & Karen Urena for inground pool at 30 MacArthur Dr (7-0)
• Granted variance to Steve Tsimpedes & Michael Halkias for dormer at 7 Valley Rd (7-0)
• Granted modified fence variance to Jonathan Ruiz at 109 Crooks Ave (7-0)
• Denied Yevgeniy Kantor's balcony variance at 18 Ellsworth St
• Denied Erika Ryback's use variance for basement oven at 37 Jani Ct
• Dismissed without prejudice Storage Blue Clifton LLC self-storage application at 550 Lexington Ave (defective notice)
• Dismissed without prejudice Jim Beirne's application at 35 Englewood Rd

City Council

The City Council will review updates to COVID-19 utility relief and consider new housing standards for lead service line replacements. The agenda also includes resolutions for sewer infrastructure projects and emergency funding for state pension payments.

• Emergency budget resolution to fund 2022 New Jersey State pension payments
• Ordinance adding lead service line replacement standards to housing code
• Change order for Lexington Avenue and Federal Street sewer replacements
• Contracts for on-call emergency sewer repair services
• Update to COVID-19 utility ratepayer relief notice

The Clifton City Council approved a claims list totaling $8,694,286.36, with Mayor Anzaldi abstaining. It also passed a special emergency resolution to fund 2022 state pension payments of $12,528,211.00. Five ordinances were adopted, including changes to handicapped parking and a new lead service line replacement article. Several contracts and grants were approved, including a $90,000 legal services contract for the Hoffman-La Roche redevelopment.

• Approved claims list totaling $8,694,286.36 (6-0-1, Mayor abstained)
• Adopted special emergency resolution for $12,528,211 in 2022 pension payments (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7704-22 adding lead service line replacement article (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7700-22 deleting one handicapped parking space (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7701-22 deleting two handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7702-22 adding three handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7703-22 adding handicapped parking at 159 East 7th Street (7-0)
• Awarded $90,000 legal services contract to DeCotiis for Hoffman-La Roche redevelopment (7-0)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment reviewed applications for a 50-unit senior housing project and a mixed-use development at 254 Dayton Avenue. The meeting also addressed the proposed replacement of the Allwood Theater with retail space and 26 senior housing units. Several residential setback requests were heard, while several previous applications were dismissed or granted.

• Proposed 50-unit senior citizen apartment project on Frank A. Valley Road
• Mixed-use building with restaurant/tavern at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Retail and 26-unit senior housing development at 94-96 Market Street
• Dismissal of restaurant expansion for J & I Chimichanga, LLC at 1293 Main Avenue
• Approval of residential additions at 105 Greglawn Drive and 196 South Parkway

The Board of Adjustment granted preliminary and final site plan approval to Clifton IL, LLC for a 50-unit senior independent living facility at 782-818 Valley Road, replacing a previously approved 31-unit project. The application was approved 7-0 with conditions including a conservation easement to the City and 30 dedicated parking spaces for St. George's Greek Orthodox Church. The Board also denied a balcony variance at 18 Ellsworth Street (5-2), granted a porch variance at 19-21 Lambert Avenue (7-0), and denied a basement oven variance at 37 Jani Court (7-0).

• Granted 50-unit senior housing project at 782-818 Valley Road (7-0)
• Denied balcony variance at 18 Ellsworth Street (5-2)
• Granted porch variance at 19-21 Lambert Avenue (7-0)
• Denied basement oven variance at 37 Jani Court (7-0)
• Dismissed without prejudice applications at 35 Englewood Road and 369 Delawanna Avenue due to defective notice
• Granted one-year extension for Quicks Realty LLC at 802 Van Houten Avenue (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions dismissing three applications without prejudice and granting four variance applications

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions to submit applications to the County of Passaic Open Space & Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. These include projects for tennis and pickleball courts at Stefan Tatarenko Memorial Park and a spray pad at Nash Park.

• Application for tennis and pickleball courts at Stefan Tatarenko Memorial Park
• Application for a spray pad at Nash Park
• Discussion regarding locations for pickleball courts
• Resignation from the Board of Recreation
• Confidential PBA sick time grievance

The Clifton City Council adopted two ordinances, including one setting police officer salaries for 2020-2023 (6-0-1, Gibson abstained) and one accepting a sewer line easement from Evergreen at Clifton Condominium Association (7-0). The council also approved a claims list totaling $13,973,029.90 (6-0-1, Mayor abstained) and awarded several contracts, including geese control to Birds Beware, Inc. for $18,960 and engineering services for park projects. Five ordinances were introduced for first reading, including lead service line replacement and handicapped parking changes.

• Adopted police salary ordinance for 2020-2023 (6-0-1)
• Adopted sewer line easement ordinance with Evergreen at Clifton (7-0)
• Approved claims list totaling $13,973,029.90 (6-0-1)
• Awarded geese control contract to Birds Beware, Inc. for $18,960
• Awarded engineering contract for Oak Ridge Park renovations to Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for $40,350
• Awarded engineering contract for accessible pathways in parks to Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. for $42,100
• Introduced lead service line replacement ordinance (first reading)
• Introduced three handicapped parking ordinance changes (first reading)

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will consider subdivision and site plan applications for properties on Valley Road and Broad Street. The board will also review an ordinance amendment regarding attic and basement prohibited uses.

• Subdivision and variances for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC (1091-1175 Valley Road)
• Amended site plan and variances for Summit Medical Group (1255 Broad Street)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 461 regarding attic and basement prohibited uses

The Clifton Planning Board approved the amended site plan and variances for Summit Medical Group at 1255 Broad Street. The board also discussed a zoning ordinance on attics and basements, expressing concerns about its impact on Cape Cod-style homes, and began a master plan re-examination with public input.

• Approved Summit Medical Group amended site plan and variances (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 27, 2022 meeting
• Discussed zoning ordinance on attics and basements, directed attorney to express concerns
• Initiated master plan re-examination, formed committee to work with planner

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing an application from CLIFTON IL, LLC for a senior citizen apartment complex. The proposal includes subdividing lots and requesting several use and bulk variances.

• 50-unit senior citizen apartment project on Frank A. Valley Road
• Subdivision of parts of Lots 11, 14, 15, and 18 in Block 24.01
• D5 Density Use Variance (13.25 proposed units vs 7 permitted)
• D6 Height Variance (41'5" proposed vs 30' permitted)
• Request for parking space waiver and impervious coverage variances

The Board of Adjustment held a special meeting to hear a new application from Clifton IL, LLC for a 50-unit senior citizen apartment building at 782, 784, 810 & 818 Valley Road, which would replace a previously approved 31-unit project. The application includes requests for use, density, height, and steep slope variances, as well as a subdivision. After testimony from the applicant's experts and questions from objectors, the Board continued the matter to its March 2, 2022 regular meeting without taking a decision.

• Continued hearing for 50-unit senior housing at Valley Road to March 2, 2022
• Adjourned special meeting unanimously

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing applications for new developments, including a mixed-use building on Dayton Avenue and senior housing on Market Street. The meeting also includes hearings for residential additions and outdoor dining expansions. Several previous applications were officially granted or dismissed.

• Proposed 6-unit mixed-use building at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Proposal to replace Allwood Theater with retail and 26 senior housing units at 94-96 Market Street
• Outdoor dining expansion for J & I Chimichanga at 1293 Main Avenue
• Dismissal of a 50-unit senior living facility application on Valley Road

The Board of Adjustment approved variances for home additions at 105 Greglawn Drive, 196 South Parkway, 199 South Parkway, and a carport at 13-15 Rose Street. It dismissed without prejudice applications from J & I Chimichanga, Passaic Clifton Community Kollel Congregation, and MJG-MAR Realty due to requests or defective notice. The Board also adopted resolutions granting variances for several other properties and continued the Botany Village and Empire Realty hearings.

• Approved Matt West's front and rear yard setback variances for a second floor addition and covered porch at 105 Greglawn Drive.
• Approved Kevin Perlitsh's side and front yard setback variances for a two-story rear addition at 196 South Parkway.
• Approved Marc Friedlander's side yard, front yard, and lot coverage variances for a rear two-story addition at 199 South Parkway.
• Approved Josefina Perez and Salvador Hernandez's rear yard setback variance for a covered carport at 13-15 Rose Street.
• Dismissed without prejudice J & I Chimichanga's outdoor dining expansion application at 1293 Main Avenue.
• Dismissed without prejudice Passaic Clifton Community Kollel Congregation's library expansion application at 409-411 Main Avenue.
• Dismissed without prejudice MJG-MAR Realty's storage center application at 42 Lakeview Avenue due to defective notice.
• Adopted resolutions granting variances for properties at 680 Route 3, 5 Abbe Lane, 109 Orchard Drive, 33 Belmont Avenue, 1026-1038 Main Avenue, and 658 Allwood Road.

City Council

The Clifton City Council will consider engineering contracts for a Third River flood study and Silleck Street drainage improvements. The agenda includes a public hearing notice for 151-159 Crooks Ave., LLC and authorization for a youth baseball parade. A confidential item regarding PBA contract sick leave payments is also scheduled.

• Engineering services contract to Najarian Associates for Third River flood study
• Amending resolution for Silleck Street drainage improvements
• Public hearing notice for 151-159 Crooks Ave., LLC
• Authorization for Youth Baseball Opening Day Parade on April 2, 2022
• Confidential discussion regarding PBA contract sick leave payments

The Clifton City Council approved a $33.78 million claims list and awarded a $140,000 labor counsel contract to DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin, LLP. Several ordinances were adopted, including changes to handicapped parking and police accident report fees. A zoning ordinance regarding attic and basement uses was tabled. The council also awarded contracts for park improvements, a flood study, and other services.

• Approved $33,782,979.37 claims list (6-0-1, Mayor abstained; second vote 6-1)
• Awarded $140,000 labor counsel contract to DeCotiis, FitzPatrick, Cole & Giblin (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7692-22 deleting 2 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7693-22 adding 10 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7694-22 establishing fee for online police accident reports (7-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 7695-22 on attic and basement prohibited uses (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7697-22 setting school crossing guard salaries 2021-2025 (7-0)
• Awarded $26,500 engineering contract to Mott MacDonald for Hird Park improvements

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several redevelopment applications, including plans to replace the Allwood Theater with 26 senior housing units and new retail stores. Other discussions involve a mixed-use project on Dayton Avenue and expansions for existing businesses. The meeting also includes resolutions for previously approved residential and warehouse projects.

• Demolition of Allwood Theater for 26 senior apartments at 94-96 Market Street
• Proposed mixed-use building with six residential units at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Expansion of outdoor dining area for J & I Chimichanga LLC at 1293 Main Avenue
• Request to convert a garage into living space at 109 Orchard Drive
• Granted approval for a warehouse at 140 Entin Road

The Board of Adjustment approved a minor subdivision and variances for 680 Clifton LLC at 680 Route 3, transferring a 25-foot by 390-foot strip from Lot 30 to Lot 70 to add 38 parking spaces to the hotel lot. The board also granted several other applications, including a use variance for eight residential units at 1026-1038 Main Avenue and a fence variance at 5 Abbe Lane. Several matters were continued to later meetings.

• Granted 680 Clifton LLC minor subdivision and variances (7-0)
• Granted Louay Associates use variance for 8 residential units (7-0)
• Granted G. Kiniske Slade 5-foot fence variance (7-0)
• Granted Marino Williams garage conversion with bollard condition (7-0)
• Granted Daniel Mayer garage addition variances (7-0)
• Granted William Dunai accessory massage use variance (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions for BRG Holdings, Roberto Rivera, Carlos Goyburu
• Continued J&1 Chimichanga, Botany Village, Empire Realty, Passaic Clifton Kollel

City Council

The Clifton City Council is reviewing late items for its February 1, 2022 meeting. These include an authorization for the Athenia Steel concession and a contract award for design services for Hird Park renovations.

• Authorization to approve Athenia Steel concession
• Contract award to Mott MacDonald for Hird Park renovation design services
• Addendum A-6

The Clifton City Council approved four ordinances, including changes to street cleaning parking restrictions on Lincoln Place and Burgess Place, an amendment to the Fire Chief's salary, and bus stop changes. They also introduced five ordinances for future consideration, including zoning and fee changes. The council approved a claims list totaling $21,284,519.81 and various licenses and resolutions.

• Adopted Ordinance 7688-22 revising parking prohibitions for street cleaning on Lincoln Place (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7689-22 adding Burgess Place to street cleaning parking prohibitions (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 7690-22 amending Fire Chief salary (6-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7691-22 revising bus stops on Broad Street and Delawanna Avenue (7-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7692-22 to delete 2 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7693-22 to add 10 handicapped parking spaces (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7694-22 establishing fee for online police accident reports (7-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 7695-22 adding attic and basement prohibited uses in zoning (7-0)

Planning Board

This is a reorganization meeting for the Clifton Planning Board. The session will involve nominations and elections for various board positions and professional roles.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Election of Secretary/Counsel
• Election of Engineer and Planner
• Election of Landscape Architect and Traffic Engineer
• Election of Board Stenographer

The Clifton Planning Board held its reorganization meeting, electing Susan Kolodziej as Chairperson and John Withers as Vice Chair for 2022. The board also appointed Robert A. Ferraro as Secretary Counsel with a 2% raise, Neglia Engineering as Board Engineer, Jill Hartmann as Board Planner, and Laura Carucci as Board Stenographer with specified rates. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Susan Kolodziej as Chairperson for 2022
• Elected John Withers as Vice Chair for 2022
• Appointed Robert A. Ferraro as Secretary Counsel with 2% raise over 2021
• Appointed Neglia Engineering as Board Engineer, Landscape Architect, and traffic engineer for 2022
• Appointed Jill Hartmann as Board Planner for 2022
• Appointed Laura Carucci as Board Stenographer with rates: $275 regular, $350 special, $75 per half-hour after 10 p.m.

Planning Board

The Clifton Planning Board will review resolutions regarding subdivisions and variances for 1091-1175 Valley Road and the ON3 Hoffman LaRoche Campus. A new hearing is also scheduled for an amended site plan at 1255 Broad Street.

• Subdivision and variances for Meridia Regency on Valley, Clifton LLC (1091-1175 Valley Road)
• Subdivisions and bulk variances for PB Nutcliff Master, LLC at the ON3 Hoffman LaRoche Campus
• New hearing for an amended site plan and variances for Summit Medical Group (1255 Broad Street)

The Clifton Planning Board approved a resolution for PB Nutclif Master, LLC's ON3 (Hoffman LaRoche Campus) application involving subdivisions and variances. The board also approved Summit Medical Group's amended master plan and variance for LED lighting and signage changes at 1255 Broad Street, with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved PB Nutclif Master, LLC ON3 campus subdivisions and variances (motion adopted)
• Approved Summit Medical Group amended master plan and variance for LED lighting and signage (all present voted in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is reviewing an application from Clifton IL, LLC regarding properties on Frank A. Valley Road. The proposal includes a subdivision of parts of Lot 14 and requests several use and bulk variances.

• Subdivision of parts of Lot 14 into two sections
• Density variance to increase dwelling units from 7 to 13.25
• Height variance for a proposed 41’5” building (30’ permitted)
• Variances for impervious lot coverage on various slope areas
• Waiver request for parking space requirements

The Board of Adjustment dismissed without prejudice a subdivision application by Clifton IL, LLC for properties at 782, 784, 810 & 818 Valley Road. The board ruled the public notice was defective because it failed to disclose the proposed 50-unit senior living facility, citing prior case law. The dismissal was unanimous (6-0), meaning the applicant may reapply with corrected notice.

• Dismissed Clifton IL, LLC subdivision application without prejudice (6-0)
• Ruled public notice defective for not stating proposed 50-unit senior living facility

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment granted a use variance and bulk variances to HRG Holdings, LLC for a 20,060 square foot warehouse at 140 Entin Road, with conditions including compliance with engineering reports and a fire department review. The Board also approved a fence variance at 214 Valley Road and variances for a pool, second-floor addition, and deck at 2 Mt. View Drive. Several other applications were continued to future meetings, including a restaurant expansion and a mixed-use development.

• Granted HRG Holdings warehouse use variance and bulk variances at 140 Entin Road (7-0)
• Granted Roberto Rivera 6-foot solid fence variance at 214 Valley Road (7-0)
• Granted Carlos Goyburu variances for pool, second-floor addition, and deck at 2 Mt. View Drive (7-0)
• Adopted resolution granting Liliana Otalvaro variances for two-family home at 610 Gregory Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting Gaccione Contractors use variance for storage yard at 750 Bloomfield Avenue
• Adopted resolution granting 152-164 Getty Ave Corp final site plan for 15 dwelling units at 156 Getty Avenue
• Continued J & I Chimichanga restaurant expansion hearing to February 16, 2022
• Continued Botany Village mixed-use development hearing to February 16, 2022

City Council

The City Council will review correspondence regarding auditing services and an ad journal request from Young Polonia Academy. The council also considers a resolution to award Boswell Engineering a contract for a Passaic Avenue sanitary sewer study.

• Resolution awarding professional engineering services contract to Boswell Engineering for a Passaic Avenue Sanitary Sewer Study
• Ad Journal Request from Young Polonia Academy
• Correspondence regarding auditing services from Lerch, Vinci

The council formally censured Councilmember Mary Sadrakula for making false statements and breaching confidentiality, based on an independent investigation. It also approved a $3.34 million claims list, adopted a police department reorganization ordinance, and introduced several traffic and salary ordinances for future public hearings.

• Adopted Ordinance 7687-22 amending Police Department table of organization (5-0-1-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7688-22 revising street cleaning parking prohibitions on Lincoln Place (6-0-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7689-22 adding Burgess Place to street cleaning parking prohibitions (6-0-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7690-22 amending Fire Chief salary (6-0-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7691-22 revising bus stops on Broad Street and Delawanna Avenue (6-0-0-1)
• Approved claims list totaling $3,336,059.68 (6-0-0-1)
• Approved $3,223,179.29 temporary budget increase for municipal debt service and grants (6-0-0-1)
• Censured Councilmember Mary Sadrakula (6-0-0-1)

Board of Adjustment

The Board is reviewing several new applications for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. The meeting also includes continued hearings regarding outdoor dining expansions and site plan approvals.

• Demolition of Allwood Theater for 26 senior housing units and three retail stores at 94-96 Market Street
• Proposed mixed-use building with six residential units at 254 Dayton Avenue
• Expansion of outdoor dining area for J & I Chimichanga LLC at 1293 Main Avenue
• Construction of a 20,000 square foot warehouse at 140 Entin Road
• Use of 10,000 square feet as a contractor's storage yard at 750 Bloomfield Avenue

The Clifton Board of Adjustment approved three applications: a variance for a new two-family home at 610 Gregory Ave., a use variance for a contractor's storage yard at 750 Bloomfield Ave., and final site plan approval to convert the second story at 156 Getty Ave. into 15 dwelling units. Several other applications were continued to later meetings, including the Allwood Theater redevelopment and a mixed-use project on Dayton Avenue.

• Granted variances for two-family home at 610 Gregory Ave. (7-0)
• Granted use variance for contractor storage yard at 750 Bloomfield Ave. (7-0)
• Granted final site plan for 15 dwelling units at 156 Getty Ave. (7-0)
• Adopted resolutions for fence at 88 Hadley Ave. and gazebo at 74 Luddington Ave.
• Re-elected Mark Zecchino as Chairman and Gerard Scorziello as Vice-Chairman for 2022
• Continued J&I Chimichanga outdoor dining expansion to Jan. 19, 2022
• Continued Botany Village mixed-use project to Feb. 16, 2022
• Continued 680 Clifton LLC subdivision/use variance to Jan. 19, 2022

City Council

The City Council will review a memo from Governor Murphy regarding water and sewer utility shutoff grace periods. The agenda also includes a resolution encouraging face coverings in commercial establishments and venues.

• Resolution encouraging masks in commercial establishments and venues
• Memo on extending utility shutoff grace periods for water and sewer customers
• Review of the claims list (R028)

The Clifton City Council approved the 2022 temporary municipal budget of $31,933,473.34 plus $7,885,000 in debt service, and the sewer utility temporary budget of $2,425,473.75 plus $1,850,000 in debt service. They also adopted two salary ordinances, introduced a police department reorganization ordinance, and approved numerous resolutions including contracts for court interpreter, fire equipment, and a fabric structure relocation. The meeting was largely routine with all votes 6-0-0-1 (Councilwoman Sadrakula absent).

• Adopted 2022 temporary municipal budget of $31,933,473.34 plus $7,885,000 debt service (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted 2022 temporary sewer utility budget of $2,425,473.75 plus $1,850,000 debt service (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7685-21 providing stipend for part-time recycling coordinator (6-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance 7686-21 amending confidential officials' salaries for 2022 (6-0-0-1)
• Introduced Ordinance 7687-21 amending police department table of organization (5-0-1-1)
• Awarded $45,000/year contract to Fernandez Translating Services for court interpreter (6-0-0-1)
• Approved $74,525.08 purchase of Holmatro rescue equipment from ESI Equipment (6-0-0-1)
• Approved $18,874.80 purchase of positive pressure fans from Fire Fighter One (6-0-0-1)