VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD

Meeting Minutes

APRIL 29, 2008

Opening:

The special meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Village of Ridgewood was called to order at 7:35 p.m.

Present: Michael Spinato, David Larsen, Joseph Donahue, Beth Lorenz, Joseph Scanlon, Robert Koontz, Douglas Cronk, Stephen Wellinghorst, Bruce Whitaker, Board Attorney, Anthony Merlino, Board Secretary

A. Old Business

TWO-FORTY ASSOCIATES – For Site Plan approval permitting demolition of an existing motor vehicle inspection station and for building of a four-story self storage facility with a floor area of approximately 91,000 square feet and related site amenities. Variances include floor area ratio of 167% where 45% is the maximum permitted, impervious coverage of 95% where 90% is the maximum permitted, 21 parking spaces where 364 spaces are required and a use variance for a self storage facility which is not a permitted use in the C zone at 156 Chestnut Street, Block 2005 Lot 3. Thomas Wells Attorney, appeared representing the applicant and submitted Exhibits A-13 Revised colorized site plan, A-14 Memo to Board with memorandum revisions made to plans dated 3/28/08, A-15(a) Planning evaluation by Peter G. Steck dated 10/1/07, A-15(b) Supplemental Planning Evaluation dated 10/30/07 and A-16 Traffic report by McDonough & Rea Assoc., Inc. dated 10/5/07. Peter G. Steck, Planner spoke regarding parking, retaining walls, fencing and office space on second floor. Michael Spinato commented that a storage facility and office space together made this an unusual application. Joseph Donahue asked what if a contractor rented a space and used it to store supplies. David Larsen asked if there would be surveillance cameras and what would be the maximum number of units. Mr. Steck replied 700 units and yes there would be cameras. Jay Troutman, Traffic Engineer stated that they were proposing between 249 and 700 units and 2,080 square feet of office space and typically there should be 26 visits per day. Alex Lapatka, Engineer spoke in response to Village Engineer, Chris Rutishauser’s memo. Mr. Lapatka stated that there are no sign applications before the Board at this time. Peter Wells, Architect made changes to rendering to show the four foot parapet wall, decorative lights between the 2^nd and 3^rd floor, curb and retaining wall. There were no questions or comments from the public, after questions by the Board, the hearing was closed. Joseph Donahue made a motion to approve with the condition that the hours of operation would be 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., no retail trade, Village Engineer’s concerns must be addressed and the use approved is the only use permitted, Joseph Scanlon seconded, David Larsen voted NO all other members voted YES.

B. Agenda for Next Meeting

SUMMERWIND/GLASTEIN – 216 East Ridgewood Avenue

JORDAN ROSENBERG – 103 Chestnut Street

BILL & JOANNE CONNOR – 138 Walthery Avenue

RENEE & PAULA CHINEA – 547 Lotus Road

BRANT & ELIZABETH MELESKI – 61 California Street

MICHAEL & CHERYL STERLING – 653 Spring Avenue

Adjournment:

Meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m. by Chairman Spinato.

The next general meeting will be at 8:00 p.m. on May 13, 2008 in the Courtroom at Village Hall

Minutes submitted by: Elaine Nellessen, Board Clerk