ZONING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD Meeting Minutes for December 4, 2025 The meeting was called to order by Chairman Michalski at 7:05PM. Chairman Michalski read the Open Public Meetings Act statement. The meeting was held via Zoom, recorded and made available for viewing on the Township website and WBMA-TV. Roll call: The following members were present: Chairman Michalski, Mr. Balnicki, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Wangner (arrived at 7:46pm), Mr. Perez, Mr. LaQuaglia and Ms. Sun. The following members were absent: Mr. Marks-Small Board consultants present: Anthony Marucci, board engineer and Michael Rubin, board attorney. 1. Communications: 2. Minutes: 11/20/25 – a motion was made by Mr. Bangs, seconded by Mr. Johnson to approve the 11/20 minutes. All members present voted to approve. 3. Resolutions: A. 2024 Zoning Board of Adjustment Annual Report – two new recommendations were added to the report and upon revision by the board attorney, the report will be sent to the Planning Board and Governing Body. B. 33 Dewey Street – a motion was made by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Balnicki to approve the denial of the application. Six regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Balnicki, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Santasieri voted to approve the denial. C. 24 Spring Street – a motion was made by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Bangs to approve the application with conditions. Six regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Balnicki, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Santasieri voted to approve. One alternate member Mr. Perez voted to approve. D. 166 Thomas Street – a motion was made by Mr. Santasieri, seconded by Mr. Perez to approve the application. Five regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown and Mr. Santasieri voted to approve. One alternate member Mr. Perez voted to approve. E. 120 Arlington Avenue – a motion was made by Mr. Johnson seconded by Mr. Perez to approve the application with conditions. Two regular members Chairman Michalski and Mr. Johnson voted to approve. Two alternate members voted to approve. One regular member Mr. Wangner was absent. 4. Applications to consider for Board Planner and/or the Board Traffic Expert (‘d’ variances): None 5. Old Business: None� 6. New Business: A. 117 North 16th Street Block 7, Lot 47 Zone: R-2B Applicant/Owner: Romulo and Bercelia Miraval Application: seeking class C bulk variance for front yard setback and a D4 variance for FAR and any such other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to excavate the existing basement crawlspace and create an 8 foot high living space. Secondly, an exterior masonry staircase is proposed for access to the basement in the R-2B zone. Testimony was provided by Mr. R. Miraval, Mr. J. Miraval, Ms. B. Miraval, and Mr. Marucci. Public comments/questions – there were none. Board discussion included water in the basement, mold, excavating, partial finished, 8 foot ceiling, slab, sump pump, exterior stairs, basement drains, architect plans, two basement entrances, dirt removal, remediation, crawl space, concrete floor, FAR, three level house, open staircase, front yard variance, railing, structural plans, reinforcement, ventilation, security, 8 foot drop and request for architect to appear before the board. A motion was made by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Santasieri to adjourn the application o 2/5/26. Five regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Santasieri, Ms. Brown and Mr. Bangs voted to adjourn. Two alternate members Mr. Perez and Mr. LaQuaglia voted to adjourn. Mr. Balnicki was recused. The application began at 7:20pm and ended at approximately 7:54pm. Mr. Wangner joined the meeting at 7:46pm therefore he was not eligible to vote. B. 860 Broad Street Block 841, Lot 3 Zone: R-1A Applicant/Owner: Micah Tucker Application: seeking class C Bulk variance for building and lot coverage and any such other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to expand and renovate a single family dwelling in the R-1A zone. Testimony was provided by Mr. Tucker and Mr. Marucci. Public questions/comments – there were none. Board discussion included D variance, revised application, reduced FAR, exceeded attic levels, full staircase, 3 dormers in the attic, 7 foot strip, gym, attic square feet, third story, building code, minimum headspace, improper notice, elimination of the dormer, undue hardship, and definition of ½ story. A motion was made by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Balnicki to confirm and approve that the application requires an FAR variance. Seven regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Balnicki and Mr. Johnson voted to approve. A motion was � made by Ms. Brown seconded by Mr. Wangner to adjourn the application to 2/5/26. All members present voted to adjourn. C. 48 Brookdale Road Block 1172, Lot 37 Zone: R-1A Applicant/Owner: Marek Kurylko Application: seeking class C Bulk variance for rear yard setback and any such other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to expand the existing first floor 3 season room and add a rear 2nd floor bedroom in the R￾1A zone. Testimony was provided by Mr. Kurylko and Mr. Marucci. Public questions/comments – there were none. Board discussion included cul de sac, conversion of 3 season room, non-conforming room, squaring off 2nd floor build, exasperating non-conforming , volume of infringement, proposed materials, 1st floor plan, and irregular shape. A motion was made by Ms. Brown, seconded by Mr. Wangner to approve the application. Seven regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Santasieri, Mr. Balnicki, and Mr. Johnson voted to approve. D. 45 North End Terrace Block 1455, Lot 35 Zone: R-1A Applicant/Owner: Felicia and David Bellinger Application: seeking Class C variance for side yard setbacks and the elimination of the garage and any other relief from the Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Bloomfield to convert a portion of the existing attached garage to a laundry room and a mud room in the R-1A zone. Testimony was provided by Ms. Cohen and Mr. Marucci. Public question/comments – there were none. Board discussion included parking requirement, side yard setback, framing, original plans, pantry, laundry/mud room, side yard access, number of parking spaces, existing driveway, street parking, property comparisons, , existing side yard, existing garage, foundation, garage storage, garage depth, building inspector, crawl space, full basement, excavated area, combined side yards, off site soil removal, as built survey and topographic survey. A motion was made by Mr. Santasieri, seconded by Mr. Balnicki to approve the application with conditions. Seven regular members Chairman Michalski, Mr. Balnicki, Mr. Bangs, Ms. Brown, Mr. Wangner, Mr. Santasieri and Mr. Johnson voted to approve. 7. Adjournment: a motion was made by Mr. Bangs, seconded by Mr. Wangner to adjourn the meeting at 9:04pm. All members present voted to adjourn. Respectfully submitted,� Amanda Waters Planning and Zoning Board Secretary�