Zoning Board Regular Meeting Agenda 2-11-2025 21126.PDF Hearing Documents 2-11-2026 378 HALSTED SHEET 2.PDF 378 HALSTED SHEET 3.PDF 378 HALSTED SHEET 4.PDF 378 HALSTED ST FILED APPL.PDF ZOOM LINK FOR PUBLIC ACCESS.PDF 103 S BURNETT HARDSHIP LTR.PDF 378 HALSTED SHEET 1.PDF 1. Documents: 2. Documents:� ZB Regular Meeting February 11, 2026 1 44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018 REGULAR MEETING VIA ZOOM at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 Please click the link below to join virtually: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87086632548?pwd=bFjhxPdZjg7vFQKU8hMKNgXruVQJ4H.1 Passcode: 817080 Join our meeting by phone: (305) 224-1968 or( 309) 205-3325 Webinar ID: 870 4118 6507 Passcode: 817080 AGENDA The Chairman Reserves the Right to Revise the Order Of The Agenda As Needed I. CALL TO ORDER A. Reading of the Sunshine Law B. Roll Call C. Determination of a Quorum II. MEMORIALIZATION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 2026 Commissioners eligible to vote: Johnson, Athill, Jones Kelly, Moses, Green, McClinton￾Watson, Hudson EAST ORANGE ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TED R. GREEN, MAYOR Jennifer Hudson, Chairperson Alycia Cohen, Planning Director FAX: (862) 930-7804 PHONE: (973) 266-5486 Shirley McClinton-Watson, Vice-Chairperson Janis Nelson Land Use Administrator� ZB Regular Meeting February 11, 2026 2 III. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS 1. ZBA-25-0024 (Approved 1/14/26) APPLICANT : Jose Macias PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17 Melrose Ave. (Block 753, Lot 27) PRESENTER: Rosemary Stone-Dougherty, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks minor site plan, use and bulk variance approval to construct a three-story, two-family dwelling on a vacant lot. This site is located in the R-1 zone where the use is not permitted. Commissioners eligible to vote: Johnson, Athill, Jones Kelly, Moses, Green, McClinton-Watson, Hudson. 2. ZBA-25-0006 (Approved 1/14/26) APPLICANT: North Grove Properties LLC PROPERTY ADDRESS: 101 North Grove Street (Block 171, Lot 13) PRESENTER: Roosevelt J. Donat, Esq. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks bulk and use variances to demolish the existing structure on lot 12 and to install an enclosed recreational area. This site is located in the R-2 zone where the use not permitted. Commissioners eligible to vote: Johnson, Athill, Jones Kelly, Moses, Green, McClinton-Watson, Hudson. IV. CALENDAR OF OLD BUSINESS 1. ZBA-25-0003 (Time expired) . APPLICANT : Everetta Harper PROPERTY ADDRESS: 103 S. Burnett Street (Block 522, Lot 4) PRESENTER: Michael Deans, AIA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks bulk variance approval to create front yard parking. This site is located in the TR-2 zone where the use is not permitted. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses.� ZB Regular Meeting February 11, 2026 3 V. CALENDAR OF NEW BUSINESS 1. ZBA-25-0022 (Certified Complete 1/30/26; Expiration 3/12/26) APPLICANT : Luis Arevalo PROPERTY ADDRESS: 378 Halsted Street. (Block 480, Lot 28) PRESENTER: John Halsey, RA PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks bulk variance approval to add a 2-story extension to the rear of the existing 2-family dwelling. This site is located in the R-2 zone where the use is permitted. Presentation • The Applicant and his/her witnesses • Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment for/against proposal) • Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses. VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS VII. OTHER BUSINESS NONE VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE The next Board of Adjustment meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:30 pm via ZOOM. IX. ADJOURNMENT� i od iil = e =k $=Er —— i i: w 7: 5) i — ! 3) i bh 30 EL- i B . = = — : r= eta rade y | } = hr ol @ 6 4 4 | Hl | l } f 4.0 SU i ] } np ad — _ " heii Flo ) : | iE i EE Eis AFH oo I) H iN] ob io fH / --—p>— ; i [E—— Cm— [hy I, ee : = Li | if it 3 - - Hi fed rr ea | Jd — = i Ts \. js) x i : = 9 pis i # + ; NN S ost A Hy IS 0 IN 4, Ein N ¢ olf k a Maisie === a = I Se i = BC FRC Bi — oo 3 | 7 Te a A ] E EIEN li a, LK ilo IS TE li “ r= -_-rrh— | Es ES EN FYVTEIRR oh HH AE 0 hk il 7 | x y ill 15 Lo PN HH Si pin * Dk East Orange City Application Date 8/22/2025 "% 44 City Hall Plaza Application Number ZBA-25-0022 —- East Orange NJ 07018 Project Name (973) 266-5140 ext.5483 Project Number Zoning Board Application Worksite Location: 378 HALSTED ST. Block 480 East Orange City NJ Lot 28 Qualifier Zone R-2-Two-Family Residential Owner AREVALO, LUIS V. Applicant AREVALO, LUIS V. Owner Address 378 HALSTED ST Applicant Address 378 HALSTED ST EAST ORANGE NJ 07018 EAST ORANGE NJ 07018 Application Type 200 ft list, Bulk variance, Escrow Decision (None) Fee $210 Decision Date Escrow $250 Decision Number Checklist Status ~~ (None Closure Date Additional Comments Application Dates (None) Conditions (None) Performance Guarantees (None) Prior Approvals (None) Professionals (None) Payments (None) Planning and Zoning Board Zoning Determination eels GEER (es 2) 288 g5-conz RE RE CITY OF EAST ORANGE, 44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY 07013 TO 8€ COMPLETED By APPLICANT Date: 2UgUSt 19 , 2025 Name: fred ochoa / £2 architects Telephone: 201 349-1500 Nome of Owner, 10UIS arevalo — 20130-4500 LE Address of Owner: 378 halsted street bhalsted street SUBJECT PROPERTY Address: 378 halsted street Block 4801 28 MBhaistedstreet 0 480 jz Forage: 25 oem 100 3500 Restrictions, covenants, association by ws, oxsingo proposed onthe propery: vesiatschcoios: _____ ne.t Lo te Ae etch, cova, sans, sion bio, ign ress us a sudo evi ams se ite ners Eg 1s spon. Existing 2 family dwelling with a proposed extension. Existing 2 family dwelling, TO BE COMPLETED BY ZONING OFFICER ——— TOGECOMMeTEDGYZONNGOFCER zoning: Robert Lawson, Upon of th sho prec osu, holon hs son tries enoecrzone: 2 Proposeause i: [Ep— © Consionaypomiasinth one [Ep—E—— FT ———— he closed project proposat does NOT meet aningreuirmnts for te following reson: 0 Usa not pete, “variances [ET —————— 8 Proposadriect does ot mast tealowing dimension easements: Rsaomasatocs feauos IF ppose: 102268 [EES———— fa Rear vod Setoaces ores: proposes, © Miri otis Ries: sores [EIR Lr ) [EEL — paposes — Oto Coverge Reaves ppm, [ET — proses Cag Rcutes. Propose fe — oposes [EE — p— ome: SO ss THEPROPOSAL MUST BE HEARD BY THE FOLLOWING BOARD: ®zoningBasra thom plamingonrs THE FOLLOWING APPROVALS ARE REQUIRED: Ostepantopront 0 subavisan Appt Ovarian Omar Oar use Omer Omer [LT —— Sutvrance (n accordance wih N.S. 4055010), S200 pr prjoct or STS pr naiun uk | 5200 varanc, whichever roster 2 20Tust casen A apications not special notd or axcuded above hallb accompanied b an escrow a8 of $260, $250 “Additional escrow may be required. (Chapter 51-57E3) (CED City of East Orange (ECE) Department ot Policy, Panning and Development NEE LaND USE APPLICATION & SITE PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST APPLICATION INFORMATION one [0712257 ype bot? AbD. naoss:_3T& HAL STE p IT Telephone: 201349 (50 © Fo ema _FOT26 Roo)@ ASL. com OFFICE USE ONLY Tea Proposal Coser: Z0A- 25-02% © New Non-Residential Structure Bock = nngemuie - oer Deariet____ omasconreaorosty__ sonosunasomoooss Osteminstion Complore, sumer Rove FoR ty sieges 370 CRERD ST 460 1, 20 ie RE roo Master Plan Designation: Fromage: 25 oop L™ _ rouaipron:_25 [— Ue 2 Ean [——" 2 FAM Arromey enoineen AncHECT PLANNER [eR oro sot ross: SIS PNEGR ST 0 partnership Address: pddross: Ae re AO aTodiidunt Telephone: Telephone: Telephone: 2e2491570 ° emot: Ema ma PT2Gvap ER pn APPLICATION REPRESENTS A REQUEST FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. SUBDIVISION: a p— division Approval (Preliminary Dlsubaston approves Numbor of tots t be created (including remainder ot: Number of proposed dwelling units (f applicable): PLAN: Irotiminary Site Pan Approva [Phases if applicable) __] Drenste ta sro pvsen ptt. I ————————— Areatobo disturbed (squareteot Total numbor of proposed dwelling units: ES —— Reason or aquest; | — peat decision of an Administrative Officer ..5 40:550.705] [Map or Ordinance Interpretation of Special Question [1./.5.40:550-705] riance Relief (hardship) (1.5. 40:550.70c()] Variance Relet (substantial benefit) (1... 40:550-70(2] ——— 15. 4vs50.700) [Conditional Use Approval (1.1.5. 4055-67] DE osucttsmen ts puto scrim saps mt sports [145. 40:55D-24) [lovee tssarc ot piso erasing ss mg 15. 055055 2. Sectionts) of Ordinance from which a variance i requested: 3. Waivers Requested of Development Standards and/or Submission ‘Requiremonts: attach additional pages as neaded] 4. Has this application boon heard befora the board? oves Ano #50, please st dato of hearing/adoption___ Was the case denied or approved DaPPROVED 0 DENIED SPR ADVISORY COMMITTE - OFFICE USE ONLY HAVE COMMENTS BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING LOCAL AGENCIES: © Department of Policy, Planning and Development © Department of Public Works © Department of Property Maintenance © Department of Fire © Department of Tax Assessment © Department of Tax Collector © Department of Water © Department of Health ARE THE ORDINANCE STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW MET? Fach of he discretionary standards for site plan review in your ordinance would be listed, and they would be checked off as met or unmet. 1 2. 3. 2 —— s. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. -— 2022 6 Third Step: Gather Additional Information Include ans (1) copy with pptcationf aah em below whore act. Th Lo Uso Admit wil only nt rs hy 1. Taft catctaions oft say 2 Dalywastomater fous som wats calculations Fourth Step: Complete Certifications APPLICANT CERTIFGATION Ihe applican,cry that the formation submited complota an correc. nderstans tht hint ofthe St Plan view Brocess 0 adios the Impacts of ocaon snd yp of recurs and at modicaon mo 5 quires, Sh wat onl ro one prior to municipal pang Bor of bord of ayes spp and spusnce of bkeg pom. thames Signa ote: 11a 3 AMV cory that the foregoing statements and the materials submitted are true. | further certity that | am the indidauat applicant, oto 3m an afer of h corporat aptcat, or at a Sora paris pesrrsny oppbtam 0a am authorized sig th aplication or th Grporaon the applicant corporation an swtvonsed epee: mustaign his cortiication. 1 aplcant i. partnership. genre parost ucts ns ourtenson NN Â¥ Notary cso i an Print Nama of notary, __ 180.0 clo A Piecmicion sc sans) — Print Name of applicant: _ = V1J iad ‘Signature: 4 PROPERTY OWNER CERTIFICATION catty htm the rcorded owner of th rapa whichis he sue of ts application, tht has authored the splcant to make this agplcation and ht 0700 © bo buns by ha pplication th representations mode. and ns dion or me om manner a wer the applicant. the ownaris a corporation, an authorized soporte oer sat sgn to Gorestion he owners a partnership, generat arnas must ns corfestion] Swamy oR oo] oe (2/25 Notary fy, CHA THE Pine amo trot, dctle A Print Name of Property Owner: vis Aerio TAX CoLLECTOR CERTIFICATION catty tt aes du 0 th subjct rapa avs been paid rir oh in f his spicaton Adcionly cry hati fica has no obectionin allowing th abo referenced ase oprocead a schedules propery Adarass:_37 6 _EALsTI0 ST stock: 16010. 28 vu Aleve Applicants _“V' HEYR Wa Offs othe Tox Colotor, City of East Grange CE WAstd Steet feces Rel ggg. 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The words “rato” and “Grae” sal mes Gros ad all Gras sed sove ‘Transfer of OWRETShIp. Th grano, for and in considerionsf the sum $9500.06, md ihr vl consideraions, ect whet s heey achnewleded rey rans, bargains emis els omy and conf te rac he rr (ued e-Freper ced blo: ‘Tax Map Reference. vunicpaity of City of East Orang, Block No. 480, Lot No. 28, © No propery a eniftion umber vale nthe de of is decd PrOPEIy. The property consist of th land and al th bildings and structures on the and inthe ing the sam propery conveyed 1 The Serta of Housing and Urban Dvclopmant by Spel Wary Deed rom Changes, nc, nes 05073016, ceded (903018 oe Eck Coons Clo Resets fie in Dees rumen No 013027739. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the senders email address and know the content is safe. If you have any doubts notify the IT Department. *** 1 Everetia Harper 103 South Bumet Street East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Email: graphbass @aol.com Plume Department of Policy, Planning & Development “The City of East Orange East Orange, New Jersey 07018 Re: Request for Extension of Time — Zoning Board of Adjustment Property: 103 South Bumet Street — Parking Variance Relief TO: East Orange City Hall Zoning Board Members FROM: Everetta Hamer RE: 103 South Bumet Street — Parking Application Dear Honorable Board Members, 1am respectfully submitting this letter to request an extension of time to provide the remaining required documents and drawings needed for my application seeking approval to obtain parking relief at my property located at 103 South Bumet Street, East Orange, New Jersey. This matter has been ongoing for an extended period, and I have continuously worked in good faith to ‘comply with all instructions and requirements provided by the City of East Orange Zoning Office: and the Zoning Board of Adjustment Timeline of Application History and Efforts 6/29/2023 Initial application submitted with $50.00 fee 7/7/2023 ~ Application denied 7/12/2023 ~ Acting Zoning Officer advised that | may apply for a “C Variance, provided | submit evidence supporting variance relief Since that time, | have diligently worked to obtain all supporting documentation, including: Land survey Architectural services PSE&G coordination Property box markups and revised drawings Architect and Drafter Information Charles Schmitt Architects 444 East 82 Street, Suite 226 3 New York, NY 10028 Phone: 917-579-8682 Email [email protected] Architectural fees paid: $1,000.00 0n 9/6/2023 $1,500.00 0n 1/10/2024 1/19/2024 — New drawings submitted as requested by Zoning Officer Robert Lawson Additional Applications and Board Requirements 7/23/2024 — New application filed with updated paperwork and requested markups 12/12/2024 - Zoning Determination Application submitted Notification received that Board approval would be required for parking permission Hearing and Notice Costs Paid 5/21/2025 — Fees paid to City Hall: $465.00 (Zoom hearing request) 200-oot radius certified mailing completed: 28 residents mailed 7 signed receipts retumed 15 retumed as unable to forward Mailing cost: $272.68 Star Ledger legal notice fees: $35.26 $49.88 Zoning meeting date: 8/13/2025 11/10/2025 ~ Additional escrow fee required: $65.00 Reason for Extension Request At this time, an extension is necessary due to circumstances beyond my control involving my professional drafter. Michael Deans — Drafter Mr. Deans was required to travel unexpectedly to England because of a serious and unforeseen ines involving his mother. Unfortunately, he has not yet retumed to the United States and remains overseas. As a resul, the completion and submission of the remaining required drawings and documentation have been delayed. Both the December and January meetings were also previously requested for additional time due to this ongoing situation. Request: Therefore, | respectfully request that the Board grant me a 90 day extension of time to allow for the drafter’s retum and the completion of all remaining required materials so that my application may be properly presented for final consideration. | have since 2023, made every effort to a ‘comply fully with the City's requirements, have paid all necessary fees, and remained ‘committed to completing this process prompty. ‘Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued patience in this matter. Please feel free to contact me should additonal information be required. Respectfully submitted, Everetia Harper 103 South Bumet Street East Orange, NJ 07018 graphbass @aol.com s =H i" , 8%.3 EER HE Eid pil i i I HH] CET y STL ra Sgt =D, aig EOS SOM SHIT © © Far Sn es m———_— FA YCTUTRPURTTTRITIT TTT (IAT