Zoning Board Grants IHA Variance for Solar Panels
The school can install the solar panels on the roof after the Washington Township Zoning Board agreed to grant a variance
Washington Township Zoning Board
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Zoning Board Planner Testifies About Convenience Store Application
Stan Slachetka said he had some concerns about the proposal from Sky Trading
The Washington Township Zoning Board Planner testified Tuesday night about the Sky Trading application, which aims to demolish 5 Star Gas at the intersection of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue to create a convenience store and a gas island with four fuel pumps. Planner Stan Slachetka did not give board members his opinion on the approval or rejection of the application during his testimony, but reviewed how they need to evaluate the application's components. He said that while he has heard other testimony from traffic experts indicating that the site can function, he believes there isn't a margin of error. "It's a tight site and you're introducing a pretty busy retail use over time," Slachetka said. He told members of the board that …
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Sky Trading Application Discussions to Continue Tuesday
The Washington Township Zoning Board is also expected to approve a variance so IHA can put solar panels on the school's roof
Members of the Washington Township Zoning Board are expected to continue hearing about the Sky Trading application during the meeting Tuesday night. The application, which aims to demolish 5 Star Gas at the intersection of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue and create a convenience store with an island for four gas pumps covered by a canopy, has been discussed at many past meetings. At the last meeting, Oct. 18, board members said they hoped to have the application closed by the end of the year. Final testimony and public comment are expected at the meeting Tuesday. Board members are expected to approve a resolution giving Immaculate Heart Academy a variance to install solar panels on the roof. They are also expected to approve a …
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
Zoning Board Seeks to Close Sky Trading Application by December
Public comment on the application for a convenience store held off until next meeting
There might be a long-awaited end in sight for the Sky Trading LLC testimony by the close of this year. Washington Township Zoning Board members hope to close the application by the December meeting, after hearing final testimony from the applicant and comments from the public during the upcoming meeting in November. The application to replace the existing 5 Star Gas station at the corner of Washington Avenue and Pascack Road with an updated station and convenience store has been ongoing for several months. Brian Shortino, a licensed architect who has been working with the applicant, came before the board Tuesday with a redesigned exhibit of what the proposed site would look like if the application were to be approved. The redesign, to …
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Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Discussions of Convenience Store, IHA Roof Variance on Zoning Board Agenda
The Washington Township Zoning Board is expected to continue hearing about the Sky Trading Application and discuss a variance for IHA solar panels
Members of the Washington Township Zoning Board are expected to continue hearing about the Sky Trading application, which aims to demolish 5 Star Gas at the intersection of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue and replace it with a convenience store and gas island. At the last Zoning Board meeting, testimony continued about the traffic flow in the area if this application were to be approved. Board members and residents raised concerns, but the expert claimed the applicant would improve the traffic situation. In addition to the Sky Trading application, board members are expected to hear an application for a variance from Immaculate Heart Academy. The school is seeking a variance that would allow for solar panels to be installed on more than …
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Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Testimony Continues for Proposed Convenience Store
The plan to add a convenience store and canopy to the existing 5 Star Gas station at Pascack Road and Washington Avenue was again presented to the Zoning Board
Representatives from Sky Trading LLC continued giving testimony Tuesday to the Washington Township Zoning Board on the application to replace the existing 5 Star Gas station at the corner of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue with a more modern station that would include a convenience store. The applicant’s attorney, Bruce Whitaker, continued to question traffic expert Calisto Bertin, after he informed the members of the board that the Bergen County Planning Board has approved the applicant’s plan to work with the county on proposed improvements to the intersection. Bertin wanted to address concerns raised at the June 21 meeting with regard to traffic flow both on and off site. He again pointed out that the proposed plan would much more …
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Mary Ann
4:56 pm on Sunday, September 25, 2011
According to the zoning board chairman, at the next meeting residents will finally be able to stand up and comment. This will be the only chance to show how much residents oppose this project. Everyone who cares about preserving the residential nature of the township should come and let their opinions be known. more ›
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Testimony to Continue for Sky Trading Application at Zoning Board Meeting
IHA is also scheduled to apply for a variance to allow solar panels on the school roof
Members of the Washington Township Zoning Board are expected to continue hearing testimony Tuesday about the proposed convenience store at the intersection of Pascack Road and Washington Avenue, where 5 Star Gas currently sits. Also on the agenda is an application from Immaculate Heart Academy, which is seeking a variance to cover more than 10 percent of the school roof for solar panels. The original application for a CVS on Pascack Road near Washington Avenue has been withdrawn because of significant revisions and changes. A new application with the plans is expected to be submitted in time for the board to begin hearing testimony at the Oct. 18 meeting. According to the agenda, there will be a motion to carry the Cingular Wireless and …
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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Testimony for Proposed CVS Continues
The Washington Township Zoning Board heard more testimony Tuesday from First Hartford Realty on the proposed CVS along Pascack Road
Washington Township Zoning Board members continued hearing testimony Tuesday from First Hartford Realty Corp. regarding the proposed CVS and a separate 4,000 square foot retail space to be placed at 660-680 Pascack Road, near the intersection with Washington Avenue. More than 50 residents were in attendance, and some displayed posters in protest of the proposal. Zoning Board Vice Chairman Richard Miras opened the proceedings to the applicant’s new attorney, Carmine Alampi, who replaced Russell Huntington. Alampi assured the board that he had familiarized himself with the applicant’s proposal, as well as previous testimony at the June meeting. He then proceeded to recall David Caruso, the applicant’s planner. Caruso continued to speak about…
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resident
4:45 pm on Friday, August 19, 2011
Interesting how the board has now decided to retain an architect at this stage of the game. Should have been done from day three. Hope the town is charging back the fees he the applicant. They talk about trees being removed and landscaping. I understand from attending the council meetings that there are already a dozen or so trees willfully killed as a result of the increased grading, which I … more ›
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
CVS Application on Zoning Board Agenda
The meeting begins Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Members of the Washington Township Zoning Board are expected to hear more about the proposed CVS and retail building along Pascack Road at the meeting Tuesday night. According to the agenda, Zoning Board members will discuss hiring an architect for the township as an expert for the CVS/First Hartford Realty Corp. application. They could vote on a resolution. The hearing on the CVS/First Hartford Realty Corp. application for 660- 688 Pascack Road, which includes a CVS and a separate building to house businesses such as a beauty salon or Dunkin' Donuts, is scheduled to continue Tuesday. The hearing on the application began in June, where the applicant introduced the proposal. The applicant has since changed attorneys. The Sky Trading …
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Monday, June 27, 2011
Question of the Week
What Do You Think About the Proposed CVS?
The Washington Township Zoning Board began hearing testimony for the application last week
Members of the Washington Township Zoning Board began hearing testimony last week for the application before the board proposing a CVS Pharmacy and retail space for establishments like a hair salon and coffee shop. The proposed location is along Pascack Road near Washington Avenue. Some have raised traffic concerns and believe the additional retail will bring more cars. What do you think about the proposal now that more facts have become available? Do you think the proposed use would be better than the vacant homes currently standing on the property? Or do you dislike the idea of more businesses being added to an already busy corner?
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B@B
11:21 am on Monday, June 27, 2011
Why are these our only choices? Why is it acceptable for a local businessman to hold the entire town hostage to what he wants, as James Kourgelis is doing? He refuses to maintain his properties, and while the rest of us can be ticketed for not maintaining our properties, he gets a free pass to keep boarded-up decrepit houses that are magnets for critters and vermin. Why doesn't he fix these … more ›
B@B
7:07 am on Friday, October 21, 2011
Be careful what you wish for. more ›