Zoning Board of Adjustment

ZBA 2022-2023 Calendar Dates

Meetings

  • 7:30 p.m.
  • City Hall
    50 Winfield Scott Plaza
    City Council Chambers
    Elizabeth, NJ 07201
  • In Person Meetings Start September 1, 2021

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 Commissioners 

  • George A. Castro II, Chairman
    Term Expires: December 31, 2024
  • Jose Nunes, Vice
    Term Expires: December 31, 2024
  • Elizabeth Cano
    Term Expires: December 31, 2024 
  • Yolanda Eady-Perkins
    Term Expires: December 31, 2021
  • Fernando F. Fernandez
    Term Expires: December 31, 2022
  • Antonio Goncalves
    Term Expires: December 31, 2021
  • Michelle Silva-Alfonso
    Term Expires: December 31, 2021
  • Ricardo Sosa, Alternate Number 1
    Term Expires: December 31, 2022
  • Dr. John K. Donahue, Alternate Number 2
    Term Expires: December 31, 2022
  • Eddie Falcon, Alternative Number 4 - Term Expires: December 31, 2021
  • Fernando Horta, Alternative #3 - Term Expires: December 31, 2021 

Appointments for four tear terms are made by the mayor with advice and consent of city council, Article III Section 301a. pursuant to the provisions of P.L 1975 c. 291, Section 56. Zoning Board of Adjustment and shall consist of seven members. 

Alternate Members

  1. Appointed pursuant to terms to Amended Ordinance 1326
  2. Two-year terms

Staff

  • Patrick J. McNamara, Esq. Counsel, Planning Board
  • Monae Whitehead, Board Clerk
  • William Sullivan, Esq, Counsel, Zoning Board of Adjustment
  • Talia Smith, Clerk 1

Zoning Board Meeting - May 12th

  1. AG, 051222 ZB (1)
  2. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 (minutes) (1)
  3. Z-03-22, 20-52 Butler Street, Application-merged (1)
  4. Z-10-21, 316-318 and 320-324 South Fifth Street, Revised Submission-merged (1)
  5. Z-13-21_ 1370-1372 Fremont Place_ Submission Package_ Land Use Application-merged (1)

Zoning Board Meeting - March 10th

  1. AG, 031022 ZB
  2. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2022 (MINUTES)
  3. Z-14-21, 1050 Bond Street, Copy of application-merged

Zoning Board Meeting - February 10th

  1. AG, 021022 ZB
  2. THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 2022
  3. Z-12-21, 649-653 Amboy Avenue, Pacific Outdoor Application with attachments-merged
  4. Z-12-21, department recommendations

Zoning Board Meeting - December 16th

  1. AG, 121621 ZB SP
  2. Certified Mailings_ 12-16-21
  3. Elizabeth 9.9.21 compressed(2)
  4. Elizabeth 9.9.21(2)
  5. LEGAL NOTICE - Morris Ave_ 12-16-21
  6. Planning Board Cert_ Morris (Z-03-21)_ 9-9-21(1)
  7. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2021
  8. Z-03-21 Rev 02_ 538-550 Morris Avenue (Grand at Morris)
  9. Z-03-21 Zoning and Architectural Set (Revision 2021-11-10)
  10. Z-03-21_ City of Elizabeth Application (Signed)(1)
  11. Z-03-21_ department recommendations(1)
  12. Z-03-21_ Drainage calculations(2)
  13. Z-03-21_ Stormwater maintenance manual(1)
  14. Z-03-21_ Zoning _ Architectural Board Hearing Set(2)

Zoning Board Meeting - December 9th

  1. AG, 120921 ZB
  2. Elizabeth The Grand 10.28.21
  3. Elizabeth The Grand 10.28.21 compressed
  4. Muscaritolo Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA enc POS
  5. Muscaritolo Star Ledger Aff of Publication 10-30-21
  6. Z-02-21 705 Newark Rendering(5)
  7. Z-02-21 Current Site(5)
  8. Z-02-21 Zoning _ Architectural 2021-05-11(5)
  9. Z-02-21_ 16 Newark Ave TIA(5)
  10. Z-02-21_ 705 Newark Ave - NEA Plan Set (00274367xD43F8)(6)
  11. Z-02-21_ 705_Newark_Ave_Aerial_Map(5)
  12. Z-02-21_ app and dep rec(6)
  13. Z-02-21_ Certified Mailings_ 10-28-21(4)
  14. Z-02-21_ COLOR SITE PLAN EXHIBIT-SITE(5)
  15. Z-02-21_ department recommendations 10-19-21(4)
  16. Z-02-21_ LEGAL NOTICE - Newark Ave_ 10-28-21(4)
  17. Z-02-21_ legal notice(6)
  18. Z-02-21_ Planning Board Cert_ Newark (Z-02-21)_ 9-9-21(4)
  19. Z-02-21_ Publication_ 10-28-21(4)
  20. Z-02-21_ revised_ department recommendations(6)
  21. Z-02-21_ Zoning _ Architectural Board Set(4)
  22. Z-02-21_ Zoning Board Cert_ Newark_10-28-21(4)
  23. Z-04-21 Final, 320-326 Elizabeth Avenue (Kudakwamwari Foundation)
  24. Z-04-21, Application
  25. Z-04-21, Civil Plan Set
  26. Z-04-21, Ltr Enc Proof of Service
  27. Z-04-21, Survey
  28. Z-10-21, 316-318 and 320-324 South Fifth Street
  29. Z-10-21, 316-318 and 320-324 South Fifth Street

 Zoning Board Meeting - October 14th

  1. AG, 101421 ZB
  2. Elizabeth 9.9.21 compressed(1)
  3. Elizabeth 9.9.21(1)
  4. Planning Board Cert_ Morris (Z-03-21)_ 9-9-21
  5. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
  6. Z-03-21, Traffic Impact and Parking Assessment
  7. Z-03-21_ City of Elizabeth Application (Signed)
  8. Z-03-21_ department recommendations
  9. Z-03-21_ Drainage calculations(1)
  10. Z-03-21_ Stormwater maintenance manual
  11. Z-03-21_ Zoning _ Architectural Board Hearing Set(1)
  12. Z-05-21, 10.4.21 LTR AFF
  13. Z-05-21, Bolla - Addendum
  14. Z-05-21, Bolla - Elizabeth - ZBA App
  15. Z-05-21, Bolla - Full CDs copy
  16. Z-05-21, Bolla Elizbeth, NJ Doc.s 19-0333
  17. Z-05-21, Bolla Site- Elizabeth, NJ
  18. Z-05-21, Elizabeth - Site Plan Checklist
  19. Z-05-21, Filing Packet
  20. Z-05-21, w9
  21. Z-05-21, Zoning Site Plan copy

Zoning Board Meeting - September 9th

  1. AG, 090921 ZB
  2. THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 2021
  3. Z-02-21 705 Newark Rendering
  4. Z-02-21 Current Site
  5. Z-02-21 Zoning _ Architectural 2021-05-11
  6. Z-02-21_ 16 Newark Ave TIA
  7. Z-02-21_ 705 Newark Ave - NEA Plan Set (00274367xD43F8)(1)
  8. Z-02-21_ 705_Newark_Ave_Aerial_Map
  9. Z-02-21_ app and dep rec(1)
  10. Z-02-21_ COLOR SITE PLAN EXHIBIT-SITE
  11. Z-02-21_ legal notice(1)
  12. Z-02-21_ revised_ department recommendations(1)
  13. Z-03-21, City of Elizabeth Application (Signed)
  14. Z-03-21, department recommendations
  15. Z-03-21, Zoning and Architectural Board Hearing Set

Zoning Board Meeting - August 12th

  1. AG, 081221 ZB
  2. 21-077 THE GARDEN-W SEATING-2021-07-15
  3. 661-667 Monroe Avenue, Z-06-21
  4. Garden Rest parking lease and pest insp letter
  5. Ltr Enc POS for 7-29-21
  6. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 2021
  7. Transcript_ Elizabeth 7.8.21 Mr. Pollo
  8. Transcript_ Elizabeth 7.8.21 Mr. Pollo compressed
  9. Z-03-21, City of Elizabeth Application - Signed (The Grand at Morris)
  10. Z-03-21, Zoning and Architectural Board Hearing Set
  11. Z-06-21, affidavit
  12. Z-06-21, Affidavit of proof of mailing
  13. Z-06-21, application
  14. Z-06-21, Certified mail receipts
  15. Z-06-21, Form of notice and confirmation of publication date from the Star Ledger_
  16. Z-06-21, List of property owners
  17. Z-09-21 Rev 01 331-337 Morris Avenue (The Garden)
  18. Z-09-21, Revised Architectural Drawings. Waga. 7.15.21
  19. Z-09-21, Revised Site Plan. Neglia. 7.15.21
  20. Z-09-21, Site Plan
  21. Z-09-21_ Arch Plan Set
  22. Z-09-21_ Checklist
  23. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 00
  24. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 03
  25. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 04
  26. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 08
  27. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 09
  28. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 13
  29. Z-09-21_ DCP Form 14
  30. Z-09-21_ Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA. Encl App. 6.11.21
  31. Z-09-21_ Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA. Encl Revised Submission. 7.16.21
  32. Z-09-21_ Supp. Info
  33. Elizabeth Pollo 7.29.21
  34. Elizabeth Pollo 7.29.21 compressed

Zoning Board Special Meeting - July 29th

  1. Z-09-21 Rev 01 331-337 Morris Avenue (The Garden)
  2. Garden Rest parking lease and pest insp letter
  3. AG, 072921 ZB SP
  4. THURSDAY, JULY 08, 2021
  5. Transcript, Elizabeth 7.8.21 Mr. Pollo
  6. Transcript, Elizabeth 7.8.21 Mr. Pollo compressed
  7. Z-09-21, Arch Plan Set
  8. Z-09-21, Checklist
  9. Z-09-21, DCP Form 00
  10. Z-09-21, DCP Form 03
  11. Z-09-21, DCP Form 04
  12. Z-09-21, DCP Form 08
  13. Z-09-21, DCP Form 09
  14. Z-09-21, DCP Form 13
  15. Z-09-21, DCP Form 14
  16. Z-09-21, Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA. Encl App. 6.11.21
  17. Z-09-21, Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA. Encl Revised Submission. 7.16.21
  18. Z-09-21, Revised Architectural Drawings. Waga. 7.15.21
  19. Z-09-21, Revised Site Plan. Neglia. 7.15.21
  20. Z-09-21, Site Plan
  21. Z-09-21, Supp. Info
  22. 21-077 THE GARDEN-W SEATING-2021-07-15

Zoning Board Meeting - July 8th, 2021

  1. AG, 070821 ZB
  2. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 2021
  3. Z-09-21, Arch Plan Set
  4. Z-09-21, Checklist
  5. Z-09-21, DCP Form 00
  6. Z-09-21, DCP Form 03
  7. Z-09-21, DCP Form 04
  8. Z-09-21, DCP Form 08
  9. Z-09-21, DCP Form 09
  10. Z-09-21, DCP Form 13
  11. Z-09-21, DCP Form 14
  12. Z-09-21, Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA. Encl App. 6.11.21
  13. Z-09-21, Site Plan
  14. Z-09-21, Supp. Info

Zoning Board Meeting - June 10, 2021

  1. AG, 061021 ZB
  2. THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021
  3. Z-02-21, app and dep rec
  4. Z-02-21 Current Site
  5. Z-02-21 705 Newark Rendering
  6. Z-02-21 Zoning and Architectural 2021/05/11
  7. Z-03-19 Amended- 2021-04-26_Amended Site Plan(6429614.1)
  8. Z-03-19 Amended - Application
  9. Z-03-19 Amended- Exhibit - wall privacy fence(6418721.2)
  10. Z-02-21, COLOR SITE PLAN EXHIBIT-SITE
  11. Z-02-21, 705_Newark_Ave_Aerial_Map
  12. Z-02-21, legal notice

Zoning Board Meeting - May 13, 2021

  1. MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - THURSDAY, APRIL 08, 2021THURSDAY, APRIL 08, 2021
  2. ZONING BOARD PF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING May 13, 2021
  3. Z-04-21, Application
  4. Z-04-21, Survey
  5. Z-04-21, Civil Plan Set
  6. Z-14-20, Proof of Service
  7. Z-14-20 Full Application &Plans
  8. AG, 051321 ZB
  9. Z-14-20, Full Application and Plans
  10. Z-04-21, Application
  11. THURSDAY, APRIL 08, 2021
  12. Z-14-20, Proof of Service
  13. Z-04-21, Survey
  14. Z-04-21, Civil Plan Set
  15. Z-04-21, Ltr Enc Proof of Service

Zoning Board Meeting - April 8th, 2021

  1. AG, 011421, ZB
  2. AG, 040821 ZB
  3. Z-01-21, 862-864 East Jersey PLANS
  4. Z-01-21, Application
  5. Z-01-21, Certified Mail Receipts
  6. Z-01-21, Confirmation of Publication
  7. Z-01-21, Form of Notice
  8. Z-01-21, List of Property Owners
  9. Z-01-21, Proof of Affidavit
  10. Z-01-21, Proof of Service
  11. Z-14-20, Full Application and Plans

Zoning Board Meeting - December 10, 2020

  1. 801 South St_Plan set - 090320
  2. Application Submitted 9-11-20
  3. Jefferson-19-666 Architectural Plan and Zoning Chart
  4. Jefferson-19 666 Final Zoning Board Application (Filed_11.24.2020)
  5. Jefferson-19 666 Minor Subdivision Plan
  6. Jefferson-19 666 Vehicle Maneuvering Exhibit

Zoning Board Meeting - November 12, 2020

329 North Broad St. Elizabeth NJ

  1. 2020-29 329 North Broad St Elizabeth NJ-A-100
  2. 2020-29 329 North Broad St Elizabeth NJ-T-001 (002)
  3. Application 329 North Broad St. Elizabeth NJ

Zoning Board Meeting - October 8, 2020

Jefferson 19-666 LLC - Z-06-20

  1. Application Z-06-20
  2. Minor Subdivision Plan (2-11-2020) (Final)
  3. Architectural Board Hearing (Final Revised)

Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. - 410-424 Westminster Avenue - Z-07-20

  1. Arch SD Set
  2. Artist Rendering
  3. Ltr to Elizabeth ZBA
  4. Preliminary Final Site Plan for Covenant House Renovations _ Improvements
  5. Survey
  6. Z-07-20 - Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. - Witness List (10.8.2020)
  7. Covenant House New Jersey, Inc. - 420-424 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth (Block 11, Lot 1609.02) - Zoning Board Application (Final)
  8. A-4 - Planning Exhibits
  9. A-3.3 -Basement Floor Plan (A-100)
  10. A-3.2 - Third Floor Level Staff Facilities (A-105a)
  11. A-3.1 - Second Level Composite Plan (A-104A)
  12. A-2 - Site Exhibit
  13. A-1 - Aerial Exhibit

829 East Jersey St. Z-11-20

  1. Z-11-20 829 East Jersey St.

Community Access Unlimited, Inc. - Z-10-20

  1. Board Hearing Drawings (2020-06-12)
  2. Checklist Z-10-20
  3. Board Hearing Drawings (2020-06-12)

Wakefern Food Corporation 505 Division Ave.  Z-12-20

  1. Z-12-20 Plans
  2. InfoRouteScan - 2020-06-22 14.34.47
  3. 100870101-VT-0101-signed
  4. Z-12-20, Wakefern Food Corporation - Application and plan, and Department Recomendations
  5. Z-12-20- Dept. Recs and Planners Report

Documents for Zoning Board Meeting September 10, 2020

  1. 02-28-20 plan set
  2. 02-28-20 stormwater report
  3. 02-28-20 truck turning exhibit
  4. 10-1-19 all reports
  5. 10-8-19 apos
  6. 10-9-19 revised harbor review letter
  7. 11-11-19 hamal letter
  8. 11-4-19 langan letter
  9. 12-5-19 adj request
  10. 2019-02-21 Civil Set
  11. 2019-09-26 Response Letter
  12. 2019-09-26 Submission Set
  13. 2020-02-27 Isett Survey
  14. 2020-03-04 JK Resubmission Letter (rev)
  15. 2020-06-22 Response Letter
  16. 2020-06-22 Response Letter[199584]
  17. 2020-07-09 COMPLETE DRAWING SET_SIGNED[199574]
  18. 2020-07-09 COMPLETE DRAWING SET_SIGNED[199667]
  19. 2020-09-05 725 Spring Street - OVERALL SITE RENDERING
  20. 2-10-20 adj request
  21. 2-28-20 frey stormwater letter
  22. 3-11-20 adj request
  23. 3-6-20 transmittal letter
  24. 4-26-19 withdrawal letter
  25. 5-13-19 review letter rec 9-9-19
  26. 5-14-2019 completeness review
  27. 6-13-19 letter to zoning
  28. 703-727 Spring St_Technical Review_5-21-20 rec 5-27-20
  29. 8-2-19 completeness determination
  30. 8-27-19 letter
  31. 9-10-19 adjournment request
  32. 9-26-19 E-300 PREFERRED SITE PLAN EXHIBIT
  33. 9-27-19 letter
  34. 9-6-19 letter re apos
  35. affidavit of publication for 9-12 hearing - adj
  36. application 4-11-19
  37. application revised 9-27
  38. E-100 AERIAL EXHIBIT
  39. Elm Group Drawing Set
  40. Exhibit A-2 - E-200 SITE COLOR EXHIBIT
  41. frey engineering stormwater report
  42. initial submission letter 4-11-19
  43. June 2020Revised Site Plan
  44. June 2020Revised Site Plan[199679]
  45. Map of Nearby Parking Uses and Approvals in MRC and HC Zone-
  46. Meadow St-Spring St-North Ave-Woodruff Ln Redevelopment Study w Attachments_
  47. Meadow St-Spring St-North Ave-Woodruff Ln Redevelopment Study w Attachments_[199598]
  48. PPGLH ltr to Elizabeth ZBA-Spring Street Dev Corp-6-24-20
  49. PPGLH ltr to Elizabeth ZBA-Spring Street Dev Corp-6-24-20[199680]
  50. Sept 10 2020 ZBA Submission Set[214433]
  51. September 27 Langan letter
  52. Spring Street - Concept Plan Renderings and Site Plan Application
  53. spring street application for submission 6-26-20
  54. spring street application for submission 6-26-20[199599]
  55. SPRING-ST-20200623-REV
  56. submission letter for ZBA
  57. Z-05-19 Rev 10-09-19, 703 and 705-727 Spring Street (Spring Street Development Corp) 5-26-20 rec 5-27-20

Documents for Zoning Board Meeting August 13, 2020

  1. 07-27-2020- Ltr Elizabeth Planning and Zoning Board-Addl Sets
  2. AMC Speedway Exhibit A-1 Aerial
  3. AMC Speedway Exhibit A-2 Color Site Plan
  4. AMC Speedway Exhibit A-3 Canopy Rendering
  5. AMC Speedway Exhibit A-4 Truck Turning
  6. AMC Speedway Exhibit A-5 Through A-16
  7. Boundary, Topographic and Utility Survey For Website
  8. Elizabeth Zoning Board Submission 3-18-2020 For Website
  9. Lighting Plan For Website
  10. Ltr to Rivera-Sullivan 7-29-2020
  11. Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan
  12. Sign Plan (CMC Food)
  13. Speedway Supplemental Rider 5-26-2020
  14. Stormwater Management Report For Website
  15. Survey (CMC Food)
  16. Traffic Statement For Website
  17. Variance Application (CMC Food)

Documents for Zoning Board Meeting July 9, 2020

  1. 02-28-20 plan set
  2. 02-28-20 stormwater report
  3. 02-28-20 truck turning exhibit
  4. 10-1-19 all reports
  5. 10-8-19 apos
  6. 10-9-19 revised harbor review letter
  7. 11-11-19 hamal letter
  8. 11-4-19 langan letter
  9. 12-5-19 adj request
  10. 2019-02-21 Civil Set
  11. 2019-09-26 Submission Set
  12. 2020-02-27 Isett Survey
  13. 2020-03-04 JK Resubmission Letter (rev)
  14. 2020-06-22 Response Letter[199584]
  15. 2020-07-09 COMPLETE DRAWING SET_SIGNED[199667]
  16. 2-10-20 adj request
  17. 2-28-20 frey stormwater letter
  18. 3-11-20 adj request
  19. 3-6-20 transmittal letter
  20. 4-26-19 withdrawal letter
  21. 5-13-19 review letter rec 9-9-19
  22. 5-14-2019 completeness review
  23. 6-13-19 letter to zoning
  24. 703-727 Spring St_Technical Review_5-21-20 rec 5-27-20
  25. 8-2-19 completeness determination
  26. 8-27-19 letter
  27. 9-10-19 adjournment request
  28. 9-27-19 letter
  29. 9-6-19 letter re apos
  30. affidavit of publication for 9-12 hearing - adj
  31. application 4-11-19
  32. application revised 9-27
  33. E-100 AERIAL EXHIBIT
  34. Elm Group Drawing Set
  35. Exhibit A-2 - E-200 SITE COLOR EXHIBIT
  36. frey engineering stormwater report
  37. June 2020Revised Site Plan[199679]
  38. Meadow St-Spring St-North Ave-Woodruff Ln Redevelopment Study w Attachments_[199598]
  39. PPGLH ltr to Elizabeth ZBA-Spring Street Dev Corp-6-24-20[199680]
  40. September 27 Langan letter
  41. spring street application for submission 6-26-20[199599]
  42. SPRING-ST-20200623-REV
  43. submission letter for ZBA
  44. Z-05-19 Rev 10-09-19, 703 and 705-727 Spring Street (Spring Street Development Corp) 5-26-20 rec 5-27-20

Documents for Zoning Board Meeting June 11, 2020

  1. 1034 WILLIAM ST - Complete Site and Architectural Drawings
  2. Application and Checklist
  3. Letter Elizabeth BOA enc digital submission
  4. Proposed Colored Rendering
  5. Sign Plans

Documents for Zoning Board Meeting May 14, 2020

  1. 18-1114_Trinitas_FINAL_w Revision
  2. 847424 stormwater (003)
  3. 847424-Aerial Exhibit
  4. 847424-Site Plan and Survey
  5. App and Supporting Docs
  6. Architectural Board Hearing Set
  7. YWCA rendering
  8. Z-05-20 - YWCA of Eastern Union County - Submission Letter - Electronic Copies of Application Materials (Filed_4.30.20)
  9. Z-05-20 - YWCA of Eastern Union County - Submission Letter - Revised Electronic Copies of Application Materials (Filed_4.30.20)

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