Summit public meetings in 2021

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several property variances and a major site plan. The agenda also includes resolutions for memorialization and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Major site plan and variances for conditional use at 4 Waldron Avenue
• Variances to amend an approved plan at 4 Iris Road
• Variances for a second floor addition at 131 Mountain Avenue
• Variances for a one-story addition at 20 Karen Way
• Variance for a retaining wall at 135 Rotary Drive

Planning Board

The City of Summit Planning Board has cancelled its December 20, 2021 meeting due to a lack of applications and business. The next scheduled meeting will be held on January 24, 2022. This notice is purely procedural, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications and business
• Next meeting scheduled for January 24, 2022

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing advisory items and will vote on minutes and the 2022 meeting schedule. The commission recommends approval for most renovation applications but strongly opposes variances for a new home at 119 Hobart Ave, citing the demolition of the original historic house.

• 4 Iris Road – recommends approval for side yard setback, building coverage, interior dimension variances
• 20 Karen Way – recommends approval for rear yard setback, lot coverage, building coverage variances
• 131 Mountain Ave – recommends approval for side-yard setback and building coverage variances
• 61 Beekman Road – no exception for shed side-yard variance
• 119 Hobart Ave – recommends no variances for new home in historic district

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission reviewed six advisory applications and made recommendations to the Board. It recommended approval for five projects, but recommended denying all variances for the redevelopment of 119 Hobart Ave, citing the demolition of the original historic home. The commission also set its 2022 meeting schedule and discussed a plaque application.

• Recommended approval of 4 Iris Road renovation variances
• Recommended approval of 20 Karen Way addition variances
• Recommended approval of 131 Mountain Ave second-floor addition variances
• Took no exception to 61 Beekman Road shed variance
• Had no comment on 129 Blackburn Road pergola variance
• Recommended denying all variances for 119 Hobart Ave new home
• Adopted 2022 monthly meeting schedule (Zoom until further notice)

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on December 14, 2021. The provided text contains only the meeting time and document links, with no substantive agenda items listed. It appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.

The Summit Common Council approved a $270,000 bid for the Summit Golf Course Dam & Drainage Improvement Project, among other resolutions. The council also authorized a shared IT services agreement with Madison, awarded an on-call electrician contract, and approved a bike shelter naming rights agreement with Summit Conservancy. The meeting included recognition of retiring Police Chief Andrew Bartolotti and Councilmember David Naidu.

• Approved $270,000 bid for Summit Golf Course Dam & Drainage Improvement Project
• Authorized shared IT services agreement with Borough of Madison, not to exceed $99,800
• Awarded 2022-2023 on-call electrician services to Magic Touch Construction and Sal Electric, each not to exceed $40,000/year
• Approved bike shelter naming rights agreement with Summit Conservancy (6-0, Naidu abstained)
• Authorized 2022 legal services for City Solicitor and Labor Counsel, not to exceed $250,000
• Approved transfer of appropriations for operating budget (unanimous)
• Authorized 2022 redevelopment attorney services, not to exceed $75,000
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills and payroll of $1,559,769.82

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve November minutes, prepare for Earth Day Clean-Up, discuss a 'Tiny Forest' reforestation project, and receive updates from the Recycling Advisory Committee and GreenFaith. The agenda also lists the 2022 meeting dates, all held via videoconference, with no meetings in July and August.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• Tiny Forest reforestation discussion
• Recycling Advisory Committee and GreenFaith updates
• 2022 meeting schedule via videoconference

The Environmental Commission reported that NJ American Water awarded Summit a $10,000 grant for a reforestation project, which will be a 'Tiny Forest' using the Miyawaki Method at the Community Center, with planting planned for April 2022. The commission approved the November minutes. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting covered updates on Earth Day, recycling, and other initiatives.

• Approved November minutes
• Awarded $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for Tiny Forest reforestation (reported)
• Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for April 2, 2022, with April 3 as rain date (approved by Common Council)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications, including a major site plan for 503 Springfield Avenue that was carried over from a previous meeting. The board will also consider resolutions for three prior cases, approve minutes from November 1, and review its annual report.

• 133 Beekman Road: variance for side-yard setback to construct 2nd story addition
• 35 Whittredge Road: variance for average building height to construct 1-story addition
• 503 Springfield Avenue: major site plan with variances for FAR and to add showroom & 2 residential units
• Resolutions for 260 Kent Place Boulevard, 9 Rotary Lane, 14 Linden Place
• Annual report review

Common Council

This agenda contains only procedural items: the meeting agenda packet and the agenda-only document. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Meeting agenda packet (PDF)
• Agenda-only document (PDF)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan application from Beechwood at Summit, LLC for 43 Woodland Avenue, which includes variances to construct 70 parking spaces. The board will also review minutes from October 25, 2021, discuss a BMS S-2 letter, and set the 2022 calendar. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing on Beechwood at Summit, LLC major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue (PB-19-250)
• Approval of minutes from October 25, 2021
• Discussion of BMS S-2 letter
• Adoption of 2022 meeting calendar

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, review bills, and hear reports from the environmental health specialist, nurse, and health officer. Under old business, they will receive a COVID update, and under new business, they will discuss the 2022 budget and the 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda is largely routine, with no major public hearings or ordinances listed.

• Review of Bills - November 2021
• COVID update
• 2022 Budget discussion
• 2022 Board of Health Meeting Schedule

The Summit Board of Health approved the proposed 2022 budget, which includes a 4% increase of $8,718.00 requested by Westfield. The board also approved the minutes from September 27, 2021, and a November bill list totaling $10,784.23. The 2022 meeting schedule was set for January 24, May 23, September 26, and November 28.

• Approved the proposed 2022 budget, including a 4% increase of $8,718.00, by unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved the minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved the November 2021 bill list totaling $10,784.23 by unanimous roll call vote.
• Agreed to the 2022 meeting schedule: January 24, May 23, September 26, and November 28.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review three advisory applications for variances related to construction projects, including a retaining wall, a second-story addition, and a one-story addition. The commission will also discuss liaison updates, membership, and holiday party planning. The meeting is being held via Zoom.

• 135 Rotary Drive – C variance for steep slope to construct a retaining wall
• 133 Beekman Road – C variances for side yard setback to construct 2nd story addition
• 35 Whittredge Road – C variance for average building height to construct a 1-story addition
• Approval of minutes from 10/20/2021
• Holiday party December meeting planning

The Historic Preservation Commission held an advisory review of three variance applications. It had no comments on a retaining wall at 135 Rotary Drive, recommended approval for a second-story addition at 133 Beekman Road, and recommended approval for a one-story addition at 35 Whittredge Road. The commission also discussed membership candidates and planning for its December meeting.

• Advisory review of 135 Rotary Drive retaining wall: HPC had no comments.
• Advisory review of 133 Beekman Road second-story addition: HPC recommends approval.
• Advisory review of 35 Whittredge Road one-story addition: HPC recommends approval.
• Approved minutes from October 20, 2021 meeting.
• Discussed two candidates for HPC commission membership.
• Discussed requesting City Council Liaison to pressure City Administrator on HPC ordinance and payment.
• Scheduled next meeting for December 15, 2021 at Bistro d'Azur.
• Motion to adjourn.

Environmental Commission

The commission will review October meeting minutes and discuss preparations for Earth Day Clean-Up. The agenda also includes updates on Community Center reforestation and shade trees.

• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• Community Center Reforestation discussion
• Shade Tree update

The Environmental Commission reported that NJ American Water awarded Summit a $10,000 grant for a reforestation project at the Community Center (100 Morris Avenue). The commission is using a 'lasagna' method to create a planting mixture and will work at the site on November 20. The Common Council approved a check for GM Fence at its November 15 meeting, and the city ordered Home Depot items. The commission also discussed the Broad Street West Redevelopment, with members requesting solar panels be part of the final design.

• Approved October minutes
• Awarded $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for Community Center reforestation
• Common Council approved check for GM Fence for reforestation project
• Scheduled site work for November 20 to lay planting mixture
• Common Council approved April 2, 2022 for Earth Day Clean-Up
• Discussed solar panels for Broad Street West Redevelopment

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on November 15, 2021. It lists two agenda documents (a full packet and an agenda-only version) but contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting agenda packet (PDF)
• Agenda only (PDF)

The Common Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-3248, amending the police department rules and regulations manual. Three traffic-related ordinances were introduced for first reading: free parking in the CRBD from the second Saturday in December through December 30, a no-left-turn restriction at Weaver Street and Norwood Ave during school hours, and no parking on Sherman Avenue at certain times. All resolutions on the consent agenda were approved unanimously, including the 2022 council meeting schedule, a liquor license transfer, and contracts for basketball court resurfacing.

• Adopted revised Police Rules and Regulations Manual (unanimous)
• Introduced free parking ordinance for CRBD second Saturday in December through Dec 30 (unanimous)
• Introduced no-left-turn ordinance at Weaver St & Norwood Ave during school hours (unanimous)
• Introduced no-parking ordinance on Sherman Avenue at certain times (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Council Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
• Granted Person-to-Person liquor license transfer to OS Wine, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Tatlock Basketball Court Resurfacing purchase, $68,452.58 (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Field Basketball Court Resurfacing purchase, $105,058.20 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a variance for a portico and rear addition at 6 Hickory Road, a variance for a patio at 10 Edison Drive, and a major site plan with variances for a showroom and two residential units at 503 Springfield Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions, approve minutes from October 18, and discuss 2022 RFQs and the annual report in executive session.

• 6 Hickory Road: variance for floor area ratio and building coverage to construct portico and rear addition
• 10 Edison Drive: variance for front-yard and side-yard setbacks to construct a patio
• 503 Springfield Avenue: major site plan with variances for floor area ratio to add showroom and 2 residential units
• Executive session discussion of 2022 RFQs and annual report

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. The first, for 6 Hickory Road, granted FAR and building coverage variances for a portico and rear addition, with conditions to submit a grading plan and updated calculations. The second, for 10 Edison Drive, granted front- and side-yard setback variances for a patio, with a condition to screen an existing air conditioning unit. Both votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved FAR and building coverage variances for 6 Hickory Road (unanimous)
• Approved front- and side-yard setback variances for 10 Edison Drive (unanimous)
• Condition: grading plan required for 6 Hickory Road
• Condition: updated calculations required for 6 Hickory Road
• Condition: screen air conditioning unit at 10 Edison Drive

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on November 3, 2021. The agenda includes only the agenda packet and the agenda-only document, with no substantive items listed.

• 11-03-2021 Agenda Packet
• 11-03-2021 Agenda Only

The Common Council introduced an ordinance to amend the Police Department's Rules and Regulations Manual, with a public hearing set for November 15. The council also approved resolutions to lease three police vehicles, declare police vacancies, and award contracts for generator maintenance and plumbing services, among other items.

• Introduced ordinance to amend Police Rules and Regulations Manual (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency lease/purchase of 3 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles for $100,055.00
• Declared vacancies in Police Department (Chief, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Police Officer)
• Awarded bid for 2022-2023 emergency generator maintenance, not to exceed $20,000/year
• Awarded bid for 2022-2023 on-call plumbing services, not to exceed $35,000/year
• Approved consent agenda including bid advertisements, budget amendments, refunds, and bill payments of $1,495,722.12
• Authorized two-year contract extension for snow & ice removal services, not to exceed $25,000/year
• Granted 2021 free holiday shopper parking in Central Retail Business District

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several requests for construction variances. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and discuss 2022 RFQs in executive session.

• Variance for side-yard setback at 260 Kent Place Boulevard
• Variances for building coverage and rear-yard setback at 9 Rotary Lane
• Variances for side-yard, front-yard, and lot coverage at 14 Linden Place
• Resolutions for memorialization regarding 8 Edgar Street, 27 Ridgedale Avenue, and 30 Wildwood Lane

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the November 1, 2021 agenda. Each approval was unanimous, with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's Memorandum. The board also memorialized resolutions for three prior applications and approved minutes from the October 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved side-yard setback variance for 260 Kent Place Blvd additions (unanimous)
• Approved building coverage and rear-yard setback variance for 9 Rotary Lane porch and stairs (unanimous)
• Approved side-yard, front-yard, and lot coverage variances for 14 Linden Place covered porch (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 8 Edgar Street, 27 Ridgedale Avenue, and 30 Wildwood Lane
• Approved minutes from October 4, 2021 meeting

Planning Board

The meeting includes a resolution to amend the Planning Board Attorney contract. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss 2022 Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).

• Resolution amending PB Attorney Contract
• Executive session discussion of 2022 RFQ’s

The Planning Board approved a resolution to increase the not-to-exceed amount for Planning Board attorney services for 2021 to $50,000. The board also approved the minutes from the September 27, 2021 meeting, with Councilmember Little abstaining. The meeting then moved into executive session for personnel functions and adjourned.

• Approved resolution raising Planning Board attorney contract cap to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 27, 2021 (all in favor, Councilmember Little abstained)
• Closed public meeting and opened executive session for personnel functions

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review 10 advisory variance and site plan requests, all submitted with a 'No Objection' recommendation. The commission will also receive liaison updates and discuss the Broad Street West redevelopment and commission membership.

• 7 Iris Road: C variance for FAR, covered porch, modified bay
• 18 Edgemont Ave: C variances for steep slope, front yard setback, lot coverage
• 296 Summit Avenue: C variances for average/max height for garage addition
• 503 Springfield Avenue: Major site plan review, D variance for FAR, C for showroom, add two residential units
• Broad Street West Redevelopment update

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda listing for the October 19, 2021 Common Council meeting. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided as PDFs, but no specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed in the text provided.

• Meeting date: October 19, 2021
• Agenda packet PDF available
• Agenda-only PDF available

The Common Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including the NJ DCA Best Practice Inventory, appointment of a Deputy Tax Collector, installation of fencing at Reeves Reed Arboretum, establishment of a Summit Free Market Steering Committee, rejection of bids for the Hobart Avenue Sidewalk Project, and agreements for rapid flashing beacons. The council also discussed a request for free holiday parking from Summit Downtown Inc., scheduling a resolution for the November 3 meeting.

• Approved NJ DCA Best Practice Inventory (unanimous)
• Appointed Deputy Tax Collector (unanimous)
• Authorized fencing installation at Reeves Reed Arboretum (unanimous)
• Established Summit Free Market Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Rejected bids and authorized new advertisement for Hobart Avenue Sidewalk Project (unanimous)
• Requested agreement with Union County for rapid flashing beacons (unanimous)
• Approved change orders for micropaving and Safe Streets to Transit projects (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including grants, refunds, and bond release (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission will review September meeting minutes and discuss preparations for an Earth Day Clean-Up. The agenda also includes updates on Community Center reforestation, the Recycling Advisory Committee, and shade trees.

• Earth Day Clean-Up preparations
• Community Center Reforestation discussion
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Shade Tree update

The Environmental Commission approved the September minutes and reported that NJ American Water awarded Summit a $10,000 grant for a reforestation project at the Community Center, including a Tiny Forest with approximately 146 canopy trees and 500 shrubs. The commission proposed April 2, 2022, for the next Earth Day Clean-Up, pending Common Council approval. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussed or reported.

• Approved September minutes
• Reported $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for Community Center reforestation
• Proposed April 2, 2022, for Earth Day Clean-Up, awaiting Common Council approval

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential projects, including a deck, a detached garage with bay window, a covered porch, and a front-yard pool. The board will also vote to memorialize seven previously decided applications and approve minutes from two September meetings.

• 36 Londonderry Way: variance for building coverage to construct a deck
• 18 Edgemont Avenue: variances for steep slope, front-yard setback, lot coverage, and accessory structure size for a detached 2-car garage and bay window addition
• 7 Iris Road: variance for combined side-yard to construct covered porch and modify existing bay window
• 20 Prospect Hill Avenue: variance to construct a pool in the front-yard
• Memorialization of 7 prior applications, including 5 Laurel Avenue and 68 Valley View Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the October 18, 2021 agenda, each with conditions. The board also memorialized seven resolutions and approved minutes from two prior meetings. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved variance for deck at 36 Londonderry Way (unanimous)
• Approved variances for garage and bay window at 18 Edgemont Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variances for porch and bay window at 7 Iris Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for front-yard pool at 20 Prospect Hill Avenue (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 7 properties (5 Laurel Ave, 68 Valley View Ave, 16 Dunnder Dr, 15 Ox Bow Ln, 7 Ramsey Dr, 7 Dorset Ln, 34 Locust Dr)
• Approved minutes from September 8 and September 20, 2021 meetings

Common Council

This is the agenda for the October 5, 2021 Common Council meeting in Summit, NJ. The packet contains only the agenda documents; no specific items are listed in the provided text.

The Common Council unanimously approved a bond anticipation note of up to $585,000 for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program. The council also approved several other resolutions, including authorizing an online auction of unneeded city equipment and vehicles, declaring two vacancies in the Department of Community Services, and approving a consent agenda with items like snow removal services and tax refunds. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 7:55 PM.

• Approved $585K bond anticipation note for water bank construction (unanimous)
• Authorized online auction of unneeded city equipment and vehicles (unanimous)
• Declared two vacancies in Department of Community Services, Division of Public Works (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including snow removal bid advertisement, memorial tree donation, payroll amendment, tax refunds, and $2,299,157.66 in bills (unanimous)
• Added and approved use of Summit Community Center for Thanksgiving Day Luncheon (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: two for floor area ratio (FAR) and other variances to construct additions, and one for a side-yard pool. The board will also discuss its annual report. No resolutions or minutes are scheduled for approval.

• 8 Edgar Street: variance for FAR and other variances for a 2-story addition (ZB-21-2071)
• 27 Ridgedale Avenue: variance for FAR and other variances for a 2nd floor addition (ZB-21-2073)
• 30 Wildwood Lane: variance to install a pool in a side-yard (ZB-21-2077)
• Discussion of annual report

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the October 4, 2021 agenda. The board approved variances for a 2-story addition at 8 Edgar Street, a 2nd floor addition at 27 Ridgedale Avenue, and a side-yard pool at 30 Wildwood Lane, each with specific conditions. All votes were unanimous, with one member recusing from the Ridgedale Avenue application.

• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 8 Edgar Street (7-0)
• Approved variances for 2nd floor addition at 27 Ridgedale Avenue (7-0, Steiner recused)
• Approved variance for side-yard pool at 30 Wildwood Lane (7-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a major site plan for Beechwood at Summit, LLC. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and the adoption of updated bylaws.

• Public hearing for Beechwood at Summit, LLC (43 Woodland Avenue) regarding a major site plan with variances to construct 70 parking spaces
• Resolution for memorialization for Mountain View Developments of NJ, LLC (74 Templar Way) regarding amended approval for steep slope and wall height variances
• Adoption of updated bylaws
• Review of July 28, 2021 minutes

The Summit Planning Board adopted updated bylaws, amended to change meeting dates from Thursdays to Mondays and fix a section reference. The board also approved a resolution for memorialization for an amended approval with variances for steep slope and wall height at 74 Templar Way. A major site plan application for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue was carried to November 22, 2021.

• Adopted updated bylaws as amended (9-0)
• Approved amended approval with variances for steep slope & wall height at 74 Templar Way (7-0)
• Carried Beechwood at Summit major site plan application to November 22, 2021
• Approved July 26, 2021 minutes as amended

Board of Health

The Board of Health voted unanimously to accept the Health Officer's recommendation regarding Summit Greek Grill, imposing a two-day closure held in abeyance for one year for any rating less than Satisfactory, with an additional two-day closure for each subsequent unsatisfactory inspection. The kitchen manager must obtain Food Manager Certification within 60 days, and other staff must take a food handlers course within 60 days. The board also approved the September bill list totaling $19,785.66 and asked the Health Officer to post monthly restaurant inspection reports on the city website.

• Imposed two-day closure (held in abeyance for one year) for any rating less than Satisfactory at Summit Greek Grill (unanimous)
• Required kitchen manager to obtain Food Manager Certification within 60 days (unanimous)
• Required other staff to take food handlers course within 60 days (unanimous)
• Approved September 2021 bill list totaling $19,785.66 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Directed Health Officer to post monthly restaurant inspection reports on city website

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission reviewed seven advisory variance applications at its September 22, 2021 meeting, issuing no objections or recommendations for approval on all. The commission also approved the July 21, 2021 minutes and received updates on the Broad Street West redevelopment. No formal decisions were made beyond the advisory reviews.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2021
• No objections to 7 Ramsey Drive variance application
• No objections to 7 Dorset Lane porch addition
• Recommended approval for 34 Locust Drive addition
• Recommended material match for 8 Edgar Street addition
• Recommended pavilion style match for 30 Wildwood Lane pool
• Recommended window alignment for 27 Ridgedale Avenue addition
• No issue with 206 Kent Place Boulevard addition

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on September 21, 2021. It includes only the agenda packet and the agenda-only document, with no specific items listed.

The Common Council awarded a $15,017,650 bid for the Fire Headquarters Project and approved a $352,500 amendment for architectural design services. The council also authorized up to $30,732,000 in bond anticipation notes, approved a $125,800 screener purchase, and extended a COVID-19 vaccination clinic license agreement. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Awarded Fire Headquarters Project bid of $15,017,650 (unanimous)
• Amended architectural design services agreement not to exceed $352,500 (unanimous)
• Authorized issuance of up to $30,732,000 bond anticipation notes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of screener for $125,800 via Sourcewell cooperative (unanimous)
• Extended license agreement with Overlook Medical Center for COVID-19 vaccination clinic (unanimous)
• Certified 2020 audit review (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including bid advertisements and budget amendments (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 1 closed session (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve June minutes and receive updates on the Community Center reforestation project, the Recycling Advisory Committee, and the Shade Tree program. The meeting is held via videoconference.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Community Center Reforestation update
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Shade Tree update

The Environmental Commission approved the June minutes and reported that NJ American Water awarded Summit a $10,000 grant for a reforestation project at the Community Center, which will now be a 'Tiny Forest' without a rain garden. The commission also discussed plans for an Earth Day Clean-Up on April 2, 2022, and heard updates on recycling, tree care, and other initiatives. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved the June minutes.
• Reported receipt of a $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for the Community Center reforestation project, to be implemented as a 'Tiny Forest' without a rain garden.
• Discussed scheduling the Earth Day Clean-Up for April 2, 2022, with April 3 as rain date; a letter will be drafted for approval.
• Noted the emerald ash borer's impact on Summit's ash trees and ongoing work on a revised tree ordinance.
• Discussed the possibility of returning to in-person meetings starting in October, with the Whitman Room reserved.
• Heard that the Repair Café on September 18 repaired over 60 of nearly 100 items brought in.
• Discussed the Sustainable Jersey recertification process for 2022 and volunteer support for the application.
• Discussed the Zoning Board application for a veterinary hospital on Springfield Avenue; no additional comments were made.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications, including a major site plan for a new sanctuary at Beacon Unitarian Church, a single-family home at 7 Ramsey Drive, a portico at 7 Dorset Lane, and a second-story addition at 34 Locust Drive. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and approve minutes from the August 16, 2021 meeting.

• Beacon Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Avenue: major site plan with variances for conditional use and to construct new sanctuary (ZB-19-2000)
• Matthew & Melissa Cooper, 7 Ramsey Drive: variance for FAR and variances to construct single family home (ZB-21-2065)
• Dana Cimilluca & Bettina Hernandez, 7 Dorset Lane: variances for building coverage to construct a portico (ZB-21-2066)
• Brian & Lindsay Gilman, 34 Locust Drive: variance for FAR and variances to construct 2nd story addition (ZB-21-2069)

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the September 20, 2021 agenda. Each approval included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum and, for one application, a landscaping plan to preserve a 20-inch white oak tree. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved variances for a single-family home at 7 Ramsey Drive (ZB-21-2065) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variance for a portico at 7 Dorset Lane (ZB-21-2066) with conditions (7-0)
• Approved variances for a 2nd story addition at 34 Locust Drive (ZB-21-2069) with conditions (7-0)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including requests for building coverage, height, and steep-slope variances. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for seven prior applications and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• 5 Laurel Avenue: variance for building coverage to construct 2nd floor addition
• 68 Valley View Avenue: variances for building height & dimension to re-construct 3 car garage
• 16 Dunnder Drive: variance for building coverage to construct deck
• 15 Ox Bow Lane: variance for steep slope to construct new single family home
• Resolutions for memorialization for 7 properties including 22 Dunnder Drive, 26 Locust Drive, 41 Springfield Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the September 8, 2021 agenda, each with conditions. The board also memorialized eight resolutions and approved minutes from two prior meetings. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved building coverage variance for 2nd floor addition at 5 Laurel Ave (7-0)
• Approved height/dimension variance to reconstruct 3-car garage at 68 Valley View Ave (7-0)
• Approved building coverage variance for deck at 16 Dunnder Dr, with condition that coverage not exceed 20.3% (7-0)
• Approved steep slopes variance at 15 Ox Bow Ln, with conditions including stormwater plan and drainage jurisdiction (7-0)
• Memorialized resolutions for 8 properties (22 Dunnder Dr, 26 Locust Dr, 41 Springfield Ave, 25 Edgewood Rd, 101 Prospect St, 31 Twombley Dr, 81 Mountain Ave, 101 Springfield Ave)
• Approved minutes from July 19 and August 2, 2021 meetings

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is holding its regular meeting on September 1, 2021. The agenda includes standard municipal business such as resolutions and ordinances, but specific details are not provided in the text.

The Common Council unanimously adopted a bond ordinance appropriating $16,100,000 for the construction of a new firehouse, authorizing the issuance of $15,330,000 in bonds. The council also unanimously adopted an ordinance prohibiting parking at all times on Pine Grove Avenue. A resolution re-awarding the West End Avenue improvement project bid was approved 6-0, with Councilmember Naidu recused. The council introduced an ordinance to amend the Department of Community Services organization structure, with a hearing scheduled for September 21, 2021.

• Adopted bond ordinance 21-3245 for new firehouse construction, appropriating $16,100,000 and authorizing $15,330,000 in bonds (unanimous).
• Adopted ordinance 21-3246 prohibiting parking at all times on Pine Grove Avenue (unanimous).
• Introduced ordinance 21-3247 amending the Department of Community Services organization structure; hearing set for 9/21/2021 (unanimous).
• Approved re-award of West End Avenue improvement project bid at $335,645.00, subject to NJ DOT approval (6-0, Naidu recused).
• Approved consent agenda including bids for tree planting ($21,133), Morris Avenue pedestrian bridge ($585,790), and sewer cleaning ($45,725).
• Approved resolution 39920 to cancel sewer utility improvement authorization funds.
• Approved resolution 39921 to appoint Acting Tax Collector / Tax Collector.
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,086,995.45 for periods 7/22-8/13 and 8/14-8/26.

Planning Board

The City of Summit Planning Board has cancelled its meeting scheduled for August 23, 2021, at 7:30 PM. The cancellation is attributed to a lack of applications and business. The next scheduled meeting is set for September 27, 2021.

• Meeting cancelled due to lack of applications and business
• Next meeting scheduled for September 27, 2021

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a major site plan application for 101 Springfield Avenue. The meeting also includes resolutions for memorialization and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for a major site plan at 101 Springfield Avenue to construct a veterinary hospital
• Resolutions for memorialization regarding 101 Canoe Brook Parkway
• Resolutions for memorialization regarding 14 Blackburn Place
• Approval of July 7, 2021, meeting minutes

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved major site plan approval with a (d1) use variance and (c) variances for a veterinary hospital at 101 Springfield Avenue. The approval was unanimous (7-0) and included conditions such as limited hours of operation, no overnight boarding, and landscaping plan review. No other substantive decisions were made; the board memorialized no resolutions or minutes.

• Approved major site plan with use variance for veterinary hospital at 101 Springfield Ave (7-0)
• Limited hours of operation to 8am-8pm weekdays, 8am-2pm weekends
• Prohibited overnight boarding of animals on the property
• Required landscaping plan submission to City Forester for approval
• Required revised architectural elevations to include signage
• Required consultation with City and Police on no-left-turn sign onto Chapel Street
• Set lighting hours: on no earlier than 7am, off no later than 9pm

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications, including a major site plan for a veterinary hospital and several residential variance requests. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three prior cases and approve minutes from the July 7 meeting. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• Major site plan with use and variances for veterinary hospital at 101 Springfield Avenue (ZB-21-2058)
• Variance for FAR and other variances for 2-story addition at 25 Edgewood Road (ZB-21-2059)
• Variance for patio setback at 101 Prospect Street (ZB-21-2061)
• Variances for steep slope and lot coverage for patio at 31 Twombley Drive (ZB-21-2060)
• Variances for side-yard setback, lot coverage, and building coverage for deck and patio at 81 Mountain Avenue (ZB-21-2063)

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the agenda, each by a unanimous 7-0 vote. The approvals included a 2-story addition at 25 Edgewood Road, a patio setback at 101 Prospect Street, a patio with steep slope and lot coverage relief at 13 Twombley Drive, and a deck and patio at 81 Mountain Avenue. Conditions were attached to each approval, such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum and, in one case, submission of a landscape plan to the City Forester.

• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 25 Edgewood Road (7-0)
• Approved patio setback variance at 101 Prospect Street (7-0)
• Approved steep slope and lot coverage variances for patio at 13 Twombley Drive (7-0)
• Approved side-yard setback, lot coverage, and building coverage variances for deck/patio at 81 Mountain Avenue (7-0)

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda packet for the July 27, 2021 Common Council meeting. The agenda contains only the meeting packet and agenda documents, with no listed action items, discussions, or public hearings.

The Common Council unanimously adopted four ordinances, including a $4.03 million bond for various city improvements and a $540,000 sewer utility bond. It also introduced a $16.1 million bond ordinance for a new firehouse, scheduled for a public hearing on September 1, 2021. The council approved a $335,645 bid for the West End Avenue Improvement Project (6-0, with one recusal) and a consent agenda covering routine items like bill payments and bond releases.

• Adopted $4.03M bond ordinance for various improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted $540K sewer utility bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted $995K joint sewerage facilities bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted police extra duty fees ordinance (unanimous)
• Introduced $16.1M new firehouse bond ordinance (unanimous, hearing 9/1/21)
• Approved $335,645 West End Avenue Improvement Project bid (6-0, Naidu recused)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,548,298.58 in bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved $125,000 Sewer Jet Building concrete work bid (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two development applications: an amended approval for a property at 74 Templar Way involving steep slope and wall height variances, and a major site plan for 43 Woodland Avenue to construct 70 parking spaces. The board will also consider resolutions for two previously approved projects and adopt updated bylaws.

• Public hearing: Mountain View Developments of NJ, LLC, 74 Templar Way, amended approval with variances for steep slope and wall height
• Public hearing: Beechwood at Summit, LLC, 43 Woodland Avenue, major site plan with variances to construct 70 parking spaces
• Resolution: Summit Sport & Spine, 308 Springfield Avenue, minor site plan with parking variance
• Resolution: Primrose School Franchising Company, 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, major site plan for childcare center and existing office space
• Adoption of updated bylaws

The Board approved an amended minor subdivision for 74 Templar Way, requiring an 8.5-foot wall and removal of all fill from the Sheffield Road right-of-way. The approval was subject to engineer review. The Board also approved resolutions for Summit Sport & Spine and a childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue. The June 28, 2021 minutes were approved.

• Approved amended minor subdivision at 74 Templar Way with 8.5-foot wall and no fill in right-of-way (8-0)
• Approved minor site plan for Summit Sport & Spine at 308 Springfield Avenue (8-0)
• Approved major site plan for childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue (7-0)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review three advisory items, including a patio installation, a veterinarian hospital, and a home addition, none of which are in historic districts. They will also discuss the Broad Street West redevelopment and fill two vacant alternate member positions.

• 101 Canoe Brook Parkway: C variances for side and rear yard setback to install a patio
• 101 Springfield Avenue: Major site plan D1 use variance & C variances to construct Veterinarian Hospital
• 16 Blackburn Place: D variance for FAR and C variances for 1-story addition
• Broad Street West Redevelopment: upcoming meeting with Mayor Radest and Topology
• Commission membership: two alternate member vacancies to be filled

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission reviewed seven advisory applications, issuing no objections. They recommended the planning board require drawings for a pool house at 15 Ox Bow Lane and matching materials for an addition at 5 Laurel Ave. The commission also approved a historic plaque for 14 Passaic Ave and discussed membership vacancies.

• Approved minutes from June 16, 2021
• No comment on 101 Canoe Brook Parkway patio (not visible from street)
• No comment on 101 Springfield Ave veterinarian hospital
• No exception to 16 Blackburn Place addition (style and material compatible)
• No comment on 16 Dunnder Drive deck (not visible from street)
• Recommended planning board require pool house drawings for 15 Ox Bow Lane
• Agreed 68 Valley View Ave carriage house renovation is sensitive
• Recommended matching materials for 5 Laurel Ave addition

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: a generator variance, a major site plan for an internet café and additional unit, an amended site plan for a playground, and an amended site plan with variances. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two prior cases and approve minutes from the June 21 meeting.

• 22 Dunnder Drive: variance for front-yard setback to install a generator
• 26 Locust Drive: major site plan to add internet café and 1 additional unit
• 38-40 Park Avenue: amended site plan to construct playground
• 41 Springfield Avenue: amended site plan with variances
• Resolutions for memorialization: 11 Cromwell Parkway and 58 Hobart Avenue

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the July 19, 2021 agenda. Approvals included a front-yard setback variance for a generator at 22 Dunnder Drive, a density variance for an internet café and additional unit at 26 Locust Drive, a use variance and other variances for 38-40 Park Avenue, and amended site plan with variances for signage and accessory structure height at 41 Springfield Avenue. Each approval included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum or submission of additional plans. The board also memorialized resolutions for 11 Cromwell Parkway and 58 Hobart Avenue, and minutes from June 21, 2021.

• Approved front-yard setback variance for generator at 22 Dunnder Drive (7-0)
• Approved density variance for internet café and additional unit at 26 Locust Drive (7-0)
• Approved use variance and other variances at 38-40 Park Avenue (6-1)
• Approved amended site plan with signage and accessory structure height variances at 41 Springfield Avenue (4-3)
• Memorialized resolution for 11 Cromwell Parkway (ZB-21-2049)
• Memorialized resolution for 58 Hobart Avenue (ZB-21-2042)
• Memorialized minutes from June 21, 2021

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a patio at 101 Canoe Brook Parkway, a 1-story addition at 14 Blackburn Place, and a major site plan for a veterinary hospital at 101 Springfield Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for four prior cases and approve minutes from the June 7 meeting. The meeting is virtual via Zoom due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• 101 Canoe Brook Parkway: variances for rear-yard and side-yard setbacks to install a patio (ZB-21-2055)
• 14 Blackburn Place: variance for floor area ratio and variances to construct a 1-story addition (ZB-21-2056)
• 101 Springfield Avenue: major site plan with use variance and variances to construct a veterinary hospital (ZB-21-2058)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 11 Morris Court, 41 Oakley Avenue, 20 Fairview Avenue, 38 Hawthorne Place
• Minutes for approval: June 7, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications: one for a patio at 101 Canoe Brook Parkway and one for a 1-story addition at 14 Blackburn Place, both with conditions. The board carried the application for a veterinary hospital at 101 Springfield Avenue to August 2, 2021. The board also memorialized resolutions for four prior applications and minutes from June 7, 2021.

• Approved rear-yard and side-yard setback variances for a patio at 101 Canoe Brook Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved FAR and variance relief for a 1-story addition at 14 Blackburn Place (unanimous)
• Carried veterinary hospital application at 101 Springfield Avenue to August 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolutions for 11 Morris Court, 41 Oakley Avenue, 20 Fairview Avenue, and 38 Hawthorne Place
• Memorialized minutes from June 7, 2021

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is holding its regular meeting on July 6, 2021. The agenda consists of the meeting agenda packet and the agenda-only document, with no specific action items detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda packet (07-06-21 AGENDA PACKET.PDF)
• Meeting agenda only (07-06-21 AGENDA ONLY.PDF)

The Common Council unanimously adopted ordinances establishing 2021 salaries for city officers and employees, and amending parking regulations for the DeForest Lots (non-gated system) and adding employee-only metered parking on Park Avenue. The council also introduced a $4,030,000 bond ordinance for various city improvements, along with two other bond ordinances for sewer utility improvements and a joint meeting contribution, all scheduled for a public hearing on July 27, 2021. A consent agenda approving numerous contracts, grants, and refunds was also passed unanimously.

• Adopted 2021 salaries ordinance for union and non-union employees (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending DeForest Lots parking fees to non-gated system (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance adding employee-only metered parking spaces on Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Introduced $4,030,000 bond ordinance for various city improvements (unanimous, hearing 7/27)
• Introduced $540,000 sewer utility bond ordinance (unanimous, hearing 7/27)
• Introduced $995,000 joint meeting sewerage facilities bond ordinance (unanimous, hearing 7/27)
• Approved consent agenda including $1,521,386.38 in bill payments (unanimous)
• Approved adjusted franchise fee payment to HomeTowne Television, Inc. (6-0, Allen recused)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: an amended approval for steep slope and wall height variances at 74 Templar Way, a minor site plan with a parking variance at 308 Springfield Avenue, and a major site plan for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue (which the applicant requests to carry). The board will also approve minutes from May 24, 2021. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing: Mountain View Developments of NJ, LLC – amended approval with variances for steep slope and wall height at 74 Templar Way (PB-21-256)
• Public hearing: Summit Sport & Spine – minor site plan with parking variance at 308 Springfield Avenue (PB-21-257)
• Public hearing: Beechwood at Summit, LLC – major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue (PB-19-250), requested to be carried
• Approval of minutes from May 24, 2021 meeting

The Planning Board approved a minor site plan with a parking variance for Summit Sport & Spine at 308 Springfield Avenue, allowing the property to be used as a chiropractic and acupuncture studio despite not meeting the requirement for one additional parking space. The applicant will direct patients to the Deforest lot and will not direct them to neighboring side streets. The board also approved minutes from May 12 and May 24, 2021, and carried two other applications to the July 26, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minor site plan with parking variance for Summit Sport & Spine at 308 Springfield Avenue
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2021
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 (Vice Chairman Brinkerhoff abstained)
• Carried Mountain View Developments of NJ, LLC application (74 Templar Way) to July 26, 2021
• Carried Beechwood at Summit, LLC application (43 Woodland Avenue) to July 26, 2021

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications: a major site plan for a new sanctuary at Beacon Unitarian Church, a first-floor addition at 11 Cromwell Parkway, and a two-story addition at 58 Hobart Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three prior applications and approve minutes from the May 17 meeting. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• Beacon Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Avenue: major site plan with conditional use and variance to construct new sanctuary (ZB-19-2000)
• Arlene Goldman, 11 Cromwell Parkway: variances for building coverage and rear-yard setback for first-floor addition (ZB-21-2049)
• Christopher Mazza, 58 Hobart Avenue: variance for floor area ratio and other variances for two-story addition (ZB-21-2042)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 22 Huntley Road (ZB-21-2045), 23 Bellevue Avenue (ZB-21-2046), 1 Garden Road (ZB-21-2048)
• Minutes for approval: May 17, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two variance applications. Arlene Goldman's request for building coverage and rear-yard setback variances to construct a first-floor addition at 11 Cromwell Parkway was approved with conditions. Christopher Mazza's request for FAR and other variances to build a two-story addition at 58 Hobart Avenue was also approved with conditions. The board also memorialized resolutions for three other properties and approved minutes from May 17, 2021.

• Approved variances for Arlene Goldman at 11 Cromwell Parkway for a first-floor addition, with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's Memorandum and removal of a nonconforming driveway portion.
• Approved variances for Christopher Mazza at 58 Hobart Avenue for a two-story addition, with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's Memorandum and submission of updated stormwater management plans.
• Memorialized resolutions for properties at 22 Huntley Road, 23 Bellevue Avenue, and 1 Garden Road.
• Approved the minutes from the May 17, 2021 meeting.

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting via videoconference to approve May minutes and hear updates on several projects, including the Broad Street West development, Community Center projects, and the Recycling Advisory Committee. The meeting also includes a multi-town initiatives update and new business.

• Broad Street West topology discussion
• Community Center projects update
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Multi-town initiatives update

The Commission received a presentation from Topology on the Broad Street West redevelopment, focusing on environmental features like stormwater recapture, green roofs, and solar-ready buildings. No formal decisions were made on the project. The Commission also noted receipt of a $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for a rain garden and reforestation at the Community Center, and discussed ongoing recycling and tree ordinance initiatives.

• Approved the minutes from the May meeting.
• Heard a presentation on the Broad Street West redevelopment, with no formal action taken.
• Noted receipt of a $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for a rain garden and reforestation at the Community Center.
• Discussed the Recycling Advisory Committee's successful collections of cell phones and Legos, and ongoing reusable container survey.
• Discussed the Shade Tree Advisory Committee's work on a revised tree ordinance and upcoming talks.
• Rescheduled the November meeting from November 15 to November 16 due to a scheduling conflict.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review six advisory applications, including subdivisions, site plans, and variances. These are advisory reviews for the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and liaison updates.

• 74 Templar Way – amended subdivision with C variances for steep slope & wall height
• 308 Springfield Avenue – change in use for Summit Sports & Spine LLC, variance for 1 parking space
• 41 Springfield Avenue – Brandywine Living assisted living amended site plan with C variances
• 26 Locust Drive – Locust Gardens LLC minor site plan with d5 density variance for one additional apartment
• 22 Dunder Drive – C variance for front-yard setback to install a generator

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission reviewed six advisory items, including amended subdivisions, site plans, and variances, and issued no objections or comments on most. For 38-40 Park Ave, they recommended landscaping around the perimeter. No formal decisions were made; all items were advisory reviews.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2021
• No comment on 74 Templer Way amended subdivision with variances
• No comment on 308 Springfield Ave minor site plan with parking variance
• No comment on 41 Springfield Ave amended site plan with variances
• No objection to 26 Locust Drive minor site plan with density variance
• No comment on 22 Dunder Dr variance for generator
• Recommended landscaping for 38-40 Park Ave fence and accessory structure
• Adjourned meeting

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on June 14, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are listed, but no specific items are detailed in the provided text. The meeting appears to be a regular council meeting, but the agenda content is not included here.

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to vacate a portion of the right-of-way of Ashwood Court adjacent to Block 4208, Lots 13 and 14. The council also introduced two ordinances related to parking fees and time limits, and approved a consent agenda including a bid award for micro-surfacing and a grant submission. Several items were tabled or postponed to the July 6 meeting, including the 2021 budget amendments and the salary ordinance, pending state approval.

• Adopted ordinance 21-3237 to vacate a portion of Ashwood Court right-of-way (unanimous).
• Introduced ordinance 21-3239 to amend DeForest Lots parking fees (unanimous).
• Introduced ordinance 21-3240 to add employee-only metered parking spaces on Park Avenue (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including bid award for 2021 Micro-Surfacing Program not to exceed $163,888.70 (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda item to authorize bid advertisement for West End Avenue Improvement Project (5-0, Naidu recused).
• Tabled 2021 budget amendments and salary ordinance until July 6, 2021, pending state approval.
• Approved purchase of digital parking equipment for DeForest Avenue lots without coin acceptors (unanimous).
• Approved consent agenda including payment of bills totaling $1,936,724.94 (unanimous).

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential properties, including requests to build a deck, a shed, and two home additions. The board will also vote on memorializing resolutions for four prior applications and approve minutes from May meetings. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• 11 Morris Court: variances for rear-yard and side-yard setbacks to construct a deck (ZB-21-2050)
• 41 Oakley Avenue: variance for building coverage to install a shed (ZB-21-2053)
• 20 Fairview Avenue: variances for FAR and other variances for a 2-story addition (ZB-21-2048)
• 38 Hawthorne Place: variance for FAR to construct a 2nd floor addition (ZB-21-2054)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 49 Montrose Ave, 38 Londonderry Way, 535 Springfield Ave, 3 Edison Dr

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four variance applications on the June 7, 2021 agenda, each with no opposition. Approvals included a deck at 11 Morris Court, a shed at 41 Oakley Avenue, a 2-story addition at 20 Fairview Avenue, and a 2nd-floor addition at 38 Hawthorne Place. The board also memorialized resolutions for four properties and approved minutes from May 3 and May 5, 2021.

• Approved variances for deck at 11 Morris Court (7-0) with conditions including stormwater plan
• Approved variance for shed at 41 Oakley Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 20 Fairview Avenue (7-0) with conditions
• Approved variance for 2nd-floor addition at 38 Hawthorne Place (7-0)
• Memorialized resolutions for 49 Montrose Avenue, 38 Londonderry Way, 535 Springfield Avenue, 3 Edison Drive
• Approved minutes from May 3 and May 5, 2021 meetings

Common Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on June 1, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided, but no specific items are listed in the text.

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a request by Beechwood at Summit, LLC to carry over a major site plan application for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue. The board will also review a council referral for an ordinance that would prohibit the sale, growth, and distribution of recreational marijuana in the city. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing: Beechwood at Summit, LLC, 43 Woodland Avenue, major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces (PB-19-250), requested to be carried
• Council referral: Ordinance No. 21-3236 to amend zoning to prohibit recreational marijuana sale, growth, and distribution
• Approval of minutes from April 26, 2021

The Planning Board reviewed a referral for Ordinance No. 21-3236, which would prohibit the sale, growth, and distribution of recreational marijuana in Summit. The Board agreed the ordinance was not inconsistent with the City's Master Plan and approved it unanimously. The board also approved the April 26, 2021 minutes as amended and carried the Beechwood at Summit site plan application to the June 28 hearing.

• Approved Ordinance No. 21-3236 referral, prohibiting recreational marijuana sale, growth, and distribution (9-0)
• Approved April 26, 2021 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Carried Beechwood at Summit site plan application to June 28, 2021 hearing

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review of bills, and reports from the environmental health specialist, nurse, and health officer, including a COVID update. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, February 22, and May 10, 2021
• Review of bills for May 2021
• Environmental Health Specialist Reports
• Nurse's Reports (verbal)
• Health Officer's Report including COVID update

The Summit Board of Health met via Zoom and approved the May 2021 bill list of $22,824.88 by unanimous roll call vote. The board also unanimously approved minutes from three prior meetings. No old business was discussed, and the board decided to resume in-person meetings starting in September.

• Approved May 2021 bill list totaling $22,824.88 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Resumed in-person meetings starting September 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review nine advisory variance requests for residential projects, including additions, garages, and a shed, and to discuss a new Historic Preservation Commission ordinance. The meeting is procedural, with no final decisions expected as these are advisory reviews.

• 1 Garden Road: C variances for side-yard setback, front-yard setback & lot coverage for 2nd story addition
• 23 Bellevue Ave: C variance for 1-story addition & garage, D variance for FAR
• 11 Cromwell Parkway: C variances for building coverage & rear-yard setback for 1st floor addition
• 20 Fairview Avenue: D variance for FAR & C variances for 2-story addition and garage
• 58 Hobart Avenue: D variance for FAR & C variances for building coverage for 2-story addition

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission met on May 19, 2021, and approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting. The commission discussed four advisory review items involving variance requests for additions and garages at properties on Garden Road, Bellevue Avenue, Cromwell Parkway, and Huntley Road. No formal decisions were made on these items; they were only discussed. The meeting also included liaison updates and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from April 21, 2021
• Discussed C variances for 1 Garden Road (side-yard setback, front-yard setback, lot coverage)
• Discussed C and D variances for 23 Bellevue Ave (1-story addition, garage, FAR)
• Discussed C variances for 11 Cromwell Parkway (building coverage, rear-yard setback)
• Discussed C and D variances for 22 Huntley Road (2nd floor addition, garage, FAR)

Common Council

This agenda is procedural only, listing the regular Common Council meeting for May 18, 2021, with no specific items detailed. The packet and agenda documents are referenced but not included in the text.

The Common Council held a public hearing on the 2021 municipal operating budget but tabled the adoption vote until June 1, 2021, because the State of New Jersey had not yet assigned a reviewer. The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-3235, amending exterior mechanical equipment setback requirements in residential zones from 10 feet to 5 feet. Several resolutions were approved, including school levy payments, tax bills, and emergency temporary appropriations, while the budget summary resolution was tabled.

• Tabled 2021 municipal operating budget resolution to June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 21-3235 amending exterior AC unit setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved schedule of school levy payments (unanimous)
• Approved estimated 3rd quarter 2021 tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal, UCC, and parking utility budgets (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including refunds, permit fee refund, and bill payment of $420,281.77 (unanimous)
• Approved 3-month contract extensions for payroll and HR services (unanimous)
• Approved donation acceptance from Summit Boosters and Tennis Association ($2,000 each) (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential additions and garages, and will vote to memorialize three prior decisions. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• 22 Huntley Road: variance for FAR and (c) variances for 2nd floor addition & garage (ZB-21-2045)
• 23 Bellevue Ave: variance for FAR and (c) variances for 1-story addition & garage (ZB-21-2046)
• 1 Garden Road: (c) variances for building coverage, front-yard setback, & lot coverage for 2nd floor addition (ZB-21-2048)
• 11 Cromwell Parkway: (c) variances for building coverage & rear-yard setback for 1st floor addition (ZB-21-2049)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 29 Waldron Ave (ZB-21-2041), 120 Hobart Ave (ZB-21-2044), 26 & 32 Ashwood Ave (ZB-21-2047)

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the agenda, granting variances for a second-floor addition and garage at 22 Huntley, a one-story addition at 23 Bellevue Avenue, and a second-floor addition at 1 Garden Road. Each approval included specific conditions, such as compliance with the Board Engineer's memorandum, revised calculations, and other site-specific requirements. The board also memorialized resolutions for four other properties and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved variances for ZB-21-2045 (22 Huntley) for a second-floor addition and garage, with conditions (7-0).
• Approved variances for ZB-21-2046 (23 Bellevue Avenue) for a one-story addition, with conditions (6-1, Maleh opposed).
• Approved variances for ZB-21-2048 (1 Garden Road) for a second-floor addition, with conditions (7-0).
• Memorialized resolutions for 29 Waldron Avenue, 120 Hobart Avenue, 26 & 32 Ashwood Avenue, and 39 Park Avenue.
• Approved minutes from April 5, 2021 and April 15, 2021 meetings.

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to approve April minutes and discuss community center projects, multi-town initiatives, and recycling advisory updates. The agenda is mostly routine updates and new business.

• Approval of April meeting minutes
• Community Center Projects discussion
• Multi-Town initiatives update
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• New business

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the April minutes and discussed several ongoing projects, including a $10,000 grant from NJ American Water for a rain garden and reforestation at the Community Center. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting focused on updates and planning for future initiatives.

• Approved April minutes
• Discussed $10,000 NJ American Water grant for rain garden and reforestation at Community Center
• Identified grove of trees near baseball field as site for reforestation project
• Planned to explore Miyawaki Method 'tiny forest' planting
• Noted over 500 registered for Doug Tallamy lecture, 275 attended live
• Discussed Park Line butterfly garden progress
• Reviewed Shade Tree Advisory Committee plans for tree ordinance and fall talks
• Discussed Recycling Advisory Committee composting options and collection programs

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan with variances for a childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, carried over from April 26. The board will also consider a resolution to memorialize a prior decision for Harvest Restaurant Group at 3 & 5 Morris Avenue. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing: Primrose School Franchising Company, 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, major site plan with variances for childcare center and existing office space
• Resolution for memorialization: Harvest Restaurant Group, LLC, 3 & 5 Morris Avenue, PB-14-229-2

The Planning Board denied the major site plan with variances for a childcare center and existing office space at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, following public testimony and deliberations. The denial was unanimous, with all nine members voting yes to deny. The application had been approved by the County, but the Board found the variances not warranted.

• Denied variances for childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Ave (9-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health convened a special meeting via Zoom to discuss COVID-19 related matters. The agenda included a statement on compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act and a roll call.

• Discussion of COVID-19 related matters

The Summit Board of Health held a special meeting via Zoom, primarily to hear public comments and discuss COVID-19 vaccination and quarantine guidance. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural. The board discussed state guidelines for quarantine, vaccination rates, and the role of the local health department versus state and regional authorities.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the meeting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously at 6:06 PM

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan application by Morris Habitat for Humanity for 146 Morris Avenue, which includes requests for density and other variances. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 health emergency, with public participation available through the Zoom client or by phone.

• Public hearing on Morris Habitat for Humanity application (ZB-18-1938-2) for major site plan with density and other variances
• Property at 146 Morris Avenue, Block 4208, Lot 1
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom; public can join online or by phone
• No resolutions for memorialization or minutes for approval on the agenda
• Next meeting scheduled for May 17, 2021

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved major site plan approval with density and other variances for the Morris Habitat for Humanity project at 146 Morris Avenue. The vote was unanimous (7-0), with two board members recused. The board also memorialized the resolution for the application.

• Approved variances for Morris Habitat for Humanity at 146 Morris Avenue (7-0)
• Memorialized resolution for ZB-18-1938-2 (146 Morris Avenue)

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit, NJ Common Council meeting on May 4, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are listed, but no specific items for discussion or decision are included in the provided text.

• Meeting agenda packet and agenda-only document listed

The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance adding a hardship waiver to the gas-powered leaf blower pilot program, allowing case-by-case exemptions. The council also introduced an ordinance to prohibit recreational marijuana sales, growth, and distribution in Summit, set for a June 1 hearing. Several resolutions were approved, including the 2021 Special Improvement District budget and a bid for odor control chemicals.

• Adopted ordinance 21-3234 adding hardship waiver to gas leaf blower pilot program (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance 21-3236 to prohibit recreational marijuana sale, growth, and distribution (6-1)
• Approved 2021 Special Improvement District budget (unanimous)
• Approved bid for odor control chemicals not to exceed $68,160 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including tax refunds and bill payments of $449,814.98 (unanimous)
• Approved design plan and bid advertisement for Fire Headquarters project (unanimous)
• Declared vacancies for one police officer and one maintenance worker (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four applications: two for building coverage and FAR variances to construct additions, one for FAR and other variances, and one to amend a previously approved plan. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency, and public comments are welcome after each presentation.

• 49 Montrose Avenue: variances for building coverage to construct 2-story addition (ZB-20-2037)
• 38 Londonderry Way: variance for FAR and other variances (ZB-21-2043)
• 535 Springfield Avenue: amendment of previously approved plan (ZB-21-2057)
• 3 Edison Drive: variance for FAR and other variances to construct 2nd story addition (ZB-20-2028)

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the agenda, granting variances for two-story additions at 49 Montrose Avenue, 38 Londonderry Way, and 3 Edison Drive, and amended site plan approval at 535 Springfield Avenue. Each approval included conditions such as compliance with the Board Engineer's Memorandum and other specific requirements. All votes were unanimous except for the Marino application, which passed 6-1 with Ayman Maleh opposed.

• Approved variances for two-story addition at 49 Montrose Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variances for second-story addition at 38 Londonderry Way (7-0)
• Approved amended site plan at 535 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variances for second-story addition at 3 Edison Drive (6-1)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two major site plans carried from March: a 70-space parking structure at 43 Woodland Avenue and a childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue. The board will also consider a resolution for an extension request from Harvest Restaurant Group and review a pending ordinance on exterior mechanical equipment setbacks. Public comments are welcome during the hearings.

• Public hearing: Beechwood at Summit, LLC - major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue (PB-19-250)
• Public hearing: Primrose School Franchising Company - major site plan with variances for childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue (PB-20-252)
• Resolution of extension request: Harvest Restaurant Group, LLC at 3 & 5 Morris Avenue (PB-14-229)
• Council referral: Ordinance No. 21-3235 amending exterior mechanical equipment setbacks in residential zones
• Minutes of March 22, 2021 meeting

The Planning Board approved a resolution of extension/re-approval for Harvest Restaurant Group, LLC at 3 & 5 Morris Avenue, allowing the applicant to proceed with the previously approved 2015 plan. The board also carried two other applications to future meetings: Beechwood at Summit's parking project and Primrose School's childcare center. Additionally, the board found a pending ordinance on mechanical equipment setbacks consistent with the Master Plan.

• Approved Harvest Restaurant Group re-approval at 3 & 5 Morris Avenue (9-0)
• Carried Beechwood at Summit parking application to May 24, 2021
• Carried Primrose School childcare center application to special meeting May 12, 2021
• Found Ordinance 21-3235 (mechanical equipment setbacks) consistent with Master Plan (9-0)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to review four advisory applications for additions and variances, and to discuss new business including a River Road development in Chatham. The meeting is procedural, with no final decisions expected.

• 3 Edison Drive: D variance for FAR & C variances for 2nd story addition
• 38 Londonderry: D variance for FAR & C variances for 2nd story addition
• 49 Montrose: C variances for building coverage for 1st & 2nd story additions
• 535 Springfield Avenue: Amended Site Plan
• River Road development in Chatham discussion

The Historic Preservation Commission met and approved the minutes from March 24, 2021. The commission discussed four advisory review items, offering recommendations but taking no formal votes or decisions. No new business was acted upon, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved minutes from March 24, 2021
• Advisory review of 3 Edison Drive: recommended simplifying exterior and using neighborhood-appropriate materials
• Advisory review of 38 Londonderry: suggested more appropriate roofline and materials
• Advisory review of 49 Montrose: recommended traditional 2-story design per city guidelines
• Advisory review of 535 Springfield Ave: requested clarification on signage material and illumination

Common Council

The provided agenda packet contains only the meeting schedule and basic procedural documents. No specific legislative items, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the text.

The Common Council unanimously approved the introduction of the 2021 municipal, parking, and sewer operating budgets and set a hearing date, along with authorizing emergency temporary appropriations for the municipal and UCC operating budgets. The Council also unanimously adopted an ordinance amending the lease agreement with Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Inc., and introduced two new ordinances: one providing a hardship waiver to the gas-powered leaf blower pilot program and another amending exterior mechanical equipment setbacks in certain residential zones. Public comment focused on the police response to a recent attempted abduction incident and the school district's 14-day COVID-19 quarantine policy, with residents urging the Council to advocate for shorter quarantine periods.

• Introduced 2021 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets and set hearing date (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget (unanimous)
• Authorized emergency temporary appropriations for UCC operating budget (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending lease agreement with Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Inc. (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance providing hardship waiver to gas-powered leaf blower pilot program (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance amending exterior mechanical equipment setbacks in residential zones (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $382,637.16 in bill payments and various grants (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting to approve March minutes and receive updates on Earth Day 2021, multi-town initiatives, a native plant lecture and sale, and the Recycling Advisory Committee. The meeting is held via videoconference and includes time for new business.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Earth Day 2021 recap
• Multi-Town initiatives update
• Native Plant Lecture and Sale
• Recycling Advisory Committee update

The Environmental Commission approved March minutes and received reports on the April 10 Earth Day Clean-Up (159 participants, 800+ pounds of trash collected) and updates from subcommittees. The Common Council voted to proceed with a pilot program banning gas-powered leaf blowers from June 1-August 31, 2021, with an exemption process to be introduced April 20 and voted on May 4. No formal decisions were made by the commission itself; the meeting was informational and advisory.

• Approved March 2021 minutes
• Reported Earth Day Clean-Up results: 159 participants, 800+ pounds of trash collected
• Noted Common Council vote to proceed with gas leaf blower pilot ban (June 1-Aug 31, 2021)
• Discussed potential recycled takeout container initiative with DeliverZero (no action taken)
• Discussed LEED certification costs and possible request for Broad Street West developer (no action taken)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a two-car garage at 29 Waldron Avenue, a porte cochere at 120 Hobart Avenue, and a minor subdivision with variances at 26 & 32 Ashwood Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from March 15, 2020. No resolutions for memorialization are listed.

• 29 Waldron Avenue: variances for building coverage, lot coverage, and side-yard setback to construct a 2-car garage
• 120 Hobart Avenue: variance for lot coverage to construct a porte cochere
• 26 & 32 Ashwood Avenue: minor subdivision with variance for FAR and other variances
• Minutes for approval: March 15, 2020

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a major site plan application by Bergen Capital Partners, LLC. The proposal includes use and building coverage variances to construct a two-story childcare center.

• Public hearing for 38-40 Park Avenue (BL: 4004 L: 1 and BL: 3907 L: 5) regarding a 2-story childcare center

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Major site plan approval with a (d1) use variance and c variances for Bergen Capital Partners, LLC at 38-40 Park Avenue. The approval included 12 conditions, such as a landscaping plan, no special events on-site, a fire hydrant, and a cap of 16 infants. The vote was unanimous with no opposition.

• Approved Major site plan with use variance and c variances for 38-40 Park Avenue (7-0)
• Imposed 12 conditions including landscaping plan, no special events, fire hydrant, and infant cap of 16

Common Council

This agenda contains only document listings and no substantive items. The meeting packet and agenda-only PDF are posted, but no decisions or discussions are described in the provided text.

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 21-3231, establishing a pilot program banning gas-powered leaf blowers from June 1 through August 31, 2021, by a 6-1 vote with Councilmember Allen dissenting. The council also unanimously adopted a cap bank ordinance and a construction permit fee schedule, and introduced an ordinance to amend the lease agreement with Reeves-Reed Arboretum, Inc. for a future hearing.

• Adopted Ordinance 21-3231 (pilot ban on gas-powered leaf blowers) 6-1, with Councilmember Allen voting no.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-3230 (establish CAP bank) unanimously.
• Adopted Ordinance 21-3232 (amend construction permit fees) unanimously.
• Introduced Ordinance 21-3233 (amend Reeves-Reed Arboretum lease) unanimously, with a hearing set for 4/20/2021.
• Approved resolutions to introduce the 2021 Special Improvement District Budget and authorize emergency temporary appropriations for the municipal operating budget.
• Approved resolutions for capital projects, including a backhoe loader purchase ($131,465.16) and Westminster Road curbing ($50,350.00).
• Approved a consent agenda including payment of bills totaling $1,786,561.92.
• Approved a resolution supporting S-3522, creating a local part of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications: a major site plan with variances for a new sanctuary at Beacon Unitarian Church (4 Waldron Avenue), a minor subdivision with variances at 39 Park Avenue, and a major site plan with a use variance for a two-story childcare center at 38-40 Park Avenue. The board will also memorialize resolutions for four properties and approve minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.

• Beacon Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Avenue: major site plan with conditional use and (c) variances for new sanctuary (ZB-19-2000)
• 39 Park Avenue Builders, LLC: minor subdivision with FAR and (c) variances (ZB-20-2026)
• Bergen Capital Partners, LLC, 38-40 Park Avenue: major site plan with use variance for 2-story childcare center (ZB-19-1986)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 61 Woodland Avenue, 39 Clark Street, 4 Club Drive, 4 Evergreen Road
• Oath of office for Jaime Levine

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Application ZB-20-2026 by 39 Park Ave Builders LLC for minor subdivision approval and variances to construct three two-family homes at 39 Park Avenue. The approval includes eight conditions, such as non-habitable attics, a landscaping plan, a 6-inch water main, and a construction phasing plan. The board also memorialized resolutions for four other properties and appointed Jaime Levine as a board member.

• Approved ZB-20-2026 (39 Park Ave Builders LLC) for minor subdivision and variances to build three two-family homes at 39 Park Avenue, with conditions.
• Memorialized resolution ZB-20-2037 for 61 Woodland Avenue.
• Memorialized resolution ZB-20-2038 for 39 Clark Street.
• Memorialized resolution ZB-20-2039 for 4 Club Drive.
• Memorialized resolution ZB-21-2040 for 4 Evergreen Road.
• Memorialized minutes from the March 1, 2021 meeting.
• Swore in Jaime Levine as a Board Member.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission reviewed four advisory applications. It supported the garage at 29 Waldron Ave and the porte-cochere at 120 Hobart Ave, recommended approval for both. It opposed the three two-family homes at 26-32 Ashwood Ave, citing incompatibility with the Deantown Historic District. It also requested updated renderings for the childcare center at 480-490 Morris Ave. No formal votes were recorded; these were advisory recommendations.

• Supported garage at 29 Waldron Ave (advisory)
• Supported porte-cochere at 120 Hobart Ave (advisory)
• Opposed 3 two-family homes at 26-32 Ashwood Ave (advisory)
• Requested updated renderings for 480-490 Morris Ave childcare center

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold public hearings on two applications carried from February: a Primrose School childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, and a Beechwood at Summit proposal for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for two previously reviewed site plans: a renovation and addition at 791 & 795 Old Springfield Avenue, and a new building (S-3) for Bristol-Myers Squibb at 556 Morris Avenue. The meeting is remote via Zoom due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• Public hearing: Primrose School childcare center, 480 & 490 Morris Avenue, major site plan with variances
• Public hearing: Beechwood at Summit, 43 Woodland Avenue, 70 parking spaces, major site plan with variances
• Resolution: Old Springfield Avenue LLC, 791 & 795 Old Springfield Avenue, renovation and second-floor addition
• Resolution: Bristol-Myers Squibb, 556 Morris Avenue, construct building S-3
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public can join by app, web, or phone

The Planning Board unanimously memorialized resolutions for major site plan approvals for Old Springfield Avenue, LLC (791 & 795 Old Springfield Avenue) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (556 Morris Avenue). Public hearings for Primrose School Franchising Company (480 & 490 Morris Avenue) and Beechwood at Summit, LLC (43 Woodland Avenue) were carried to the April 26, 2021 hearing date. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Memorialized major site plan with variances for Old Springfield Avenue, LLC (9-0)
• Memorialized major site plan for Bristol-Myers Squibb building S-3 (9-0)
• Carried Primrose School childcare center application to April 26, 2021
• Carried Beechwood at Summit parking application to April 26, 2021

Common Council

This is the agenda for the Summit Common Council meeting on March 16, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided, but no specific items are listed in the text. The meeting appears to be a regular council session with no detailed agenda items included.

The Common Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 21-3229, which establishes new stormwater management regulations and replaces the existing Section 26-1. The council also introduced three ordinances for future hearings, including a pilot program to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, and approved a consent agenda with multiple resolutions. No substantive decisions were made on the introduced ordinances, which are scheduled for public hearings on April 6, 2021.

• Adopted stormwater management regulations (Ordinance 21-3229) unanimously
• Introduced ordinance to establish cap bank (21-3230) unanimously
• Introduced ordinance for gas-powered leaf blower pilot ban (21-3231) unanimously
• Introduced ordinance to amend construction permit fees (21-3232) unanimously
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for municipal operating budget unanimously
• Approved emergency temporary appropriations for sewer utility unanimously
• Approved consent agenda with 14 resolutions unanimously
• Approved minutes of March 2 and March 8 meetings unanimously

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan application by Bergen Capital Partners, LLC to construct a two-story childcare center at 38-40 Park Avenue. The application requires a use variance and a building coverage variance. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency, with public participation via Zoom.

• Public hearing for Bergen Capital Partners, LLC at 38-40 Park Avenue (Block 4004, Lot 1; Block 3907, Lot 5) for a 2-story childcare center
• Application ZB-19-1986: Major Site Plan with (d1) use variance and (c) variance for building coverage
• No resolutions for memorialization
• Minutes for approval: February 17, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment met virtually on March 15, 2021, and heard testimony from the applicant's architect and traffic engineer for a major site plan with use and other variances at 38-40 Park Avenue. The board voted unanimously to carry the application to the April 5, 2021 meeting. No resolutions were memorialized, and minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Carried application ZB-19-1986 (Bergen Capital Partners, 38-40 Park Avenue) to the April 5, 2021 meeting
• Memorialized minutes from the February 17, 2021 meeting
• No resolutions were memorialized

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting via videoconference to approve February minutes and discuss several environmental initiatives. Key topics include planning for Earth Day 2021, an update on leaf blower regulations, a Recycling Advisory Committee update, and multi-town initiatives. The meeting is routine and focuses on ongoing projects.

• Approval of February meeting minutes
• Earth Day 2021 planning
• Leaf Blower update
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Multi-Town initiatives update

The Environmental Commission approved the February minutes and finalized plans for the Earth Day Clean Up on April 10, 2021, from 9 am to noon, with April 11 as an alternate/rain date. Union County approved inclusion of its parcels, including Passaic River Trails, a triangle near Overlook Hospital, and Briant Park. No walk-in sites will be held due to COVID, and volunteers will be assigned to sites with emailed waivers.

• Approved the February minutes.
• Finalized Earth Day Clean Up for April 10, 2021, with April 11 as alternate/rain date.
• Confirmed Union County approval for including its parcels in the Clean Up.
• Decided not to have walk-in sites this year due to COVID.
• Planned to send volunteer emails with waivers and time slot preferences.

Common Council

This is a special meeting of the Summit Common Council. The agenda packet contains only procedural documents and no listed agenda items, indicating the meeting is likely for administrative or non-substantive purposes.

The Common Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved the entire consent agenda, which included 18 items. These approvals authorize temporary parklet locations for several restaurants, sidewalk cafe licenses, and a waiver of the 2021 sidewalk cafe application fee. The council also heard public comments, all in support of a proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, but took no action on the ban at this meeting.

• Approved temporary parklet locations for Serra Restaurant, Pizza Vita, Ani Ramen, Due 360, The Office Tavern Grill, Piattino, Summit House Restaurant, Fiorino Ristorante, and Roots Steakhouse
• Authorized Maple Street road closures for Fin Raw Bar and Kitchen, Summit House Restaurant, Fiorino Ristorante, and Roots Steakhouse
• Authorized sidewalk cafe licenses for Roots Steakhouse, Fiorino Ristorante, Select Restaurants, Inc., The Office Tavern Grill, and Piattino Neighborhood Bistro
• Approved waiver of the 2021 sidewalk cafe application fee
• Adjourned the special meeting at 5:20 PM

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is holding its regular meeting on March 2, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided for public review, but the agenda text itself contains no specific items, only the meeting notice and document links.

• Meeting agenda packet (PDF) available
• Agenda-only document (PDF) available

The Common Council introduced Ordinance 21-3229, which adopts new stormwater management regulations, for first reading and scheduled a public hearing for March 16, 2021. The Council also approved several resolutions, including emergency temporary appropriations for the municipal operating budget, a transfer of appropriations, and a one-year contract extension for grant writing services. All votes were unanimous.

• Introduced Ordinance 21-3229 (stormwater management regulations) for first reading, with a public hearing set for 3/16/21.
• Approved Resolution 39692 authorizing emergency temporary appropriations for the municipal operating budget.
• Approved Resolution 39693 authorizing transfer of appropriations for the operating budget.
• Approved Resolution 39694 approving a one-year contract extension for grant writing services with Millennium Strategies, LLC, not to exceed $42,000 per year.
• Approved the consent agenda, including performance bond release, tax refunds, and payment of bills totaling $528,986.97.
• Approved the minutes of the February 11 and February 17, 2021 closed session meetings, and the February 17, 2021 regular meeting.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four applications for variances to construct residential additions and decks. The board will also memorialize resolutions for three prior cases and approve minutes from the February 1 meeting.

• 61 Woodland Avenue: variance for FAR and other variances for a 2-story addition
• 39 Clark Street: variance for FAR and other variances for a 2nd story addition and deck
• 4 Club Drive: variance for FAR and other variances for 1st and 2nd story additions and deck
• 4 Evergreen Road: variance for combined side-yard to construct garage addition
• Resolutions for memorialization: 118 Pine Grove Avenue, 9 Fay Place, 3 Crest Acre Court

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all four applications on the March 1, 2021 agenda, each with conditions. The approvals were for additions at 61 Woodland Avenue, 39 Clark Street, 4 Club Drive, and 4 Evergreen Road. The board also memorialized resolutions for three prior applications and minutes from February 1, 2021.

• Approved variances for a 2-story addition at 61 Woodland Avenue (Secer LLC), with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's memo and retaining drainage jurisdiction for two years.
• Approved variances for a second story addition and deck at 39 Clark Street (Zach Hrubic & Brielle Tumblety), with conditions including limiting building coverage increase to 1,621 square feet.
• Approved variances for first and second story additions with a deck at 4 Club Drive (Ty & Payal Patel), with conditions including narrowing the circular driveway for consistent width.
• Approved variances for a garage addition at 4 Evergreen Road (Peter & Christiana Will), with conditions including compliance with the Board Engineer's memo and a restriction on rebuilding the shed if removed or damaged.
• Memorialized resolutions for applications at 118 Pine Grove Avenue, 9 Fay Place, and 3 Crest Acre Court.
• Memorialized minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting.

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission held an advisory review of six applications, discussing each but taking no formal votes. The commission offered recommendations on several projects, including suggesting landscape lighting for 38-40 Park Ave and sustainable materials for 39 Clark St. No applications were approved or denied, as these were advisory reviews only.

• Advisory review of 791 & 795 Old Springfield Ave: discussed, no action
• Advisory review of 38-40 Park Ave: recommended adding landscape or lighting
• Advisory review of 61 Woodland Ave: no exception taken
• Advisory review of 39 Clark St: advised sustainable material use
• Advisory review of 4 Club Drive: no exception taken
• Advisory review of 4 Evergreen Rd: highly supported application
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2021
• Adjourned meeting

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three major site plan applications, all of which have been carried over to the next meeting on March 22, 2021. The agenda includes items for a childcare center, a parking structure, and a building construction, but no decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Primrose School Franchising Company: major site plan with variances for childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue (PB-20-252)
• Beechwood at Summit, LLC: major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue (PB-19-250)
• Bristol-Myers Squibb: major site plan to construct building S-3 at 556 Morris Avenue (PB-20-253)

The Summit Planning Board approved a major site plan for Bristol-Myers Squibb to construct building S-3 at 556 Morris Avenue, with conditions requiring post-construction sound level testing campus-wide and near residential areas, plus mitigation if needed. Two other applications (Primrose School and Beechwood at Summit) were carried to the March 22 hearing. The board also approved the January 25, 2021 minutes unanimously.

• Approved Bristol-Myers Squibb major site plan for building S-3 (unanimous)
• Required post-construction sound testing campus-wide within 60 days of S-3 completion
• Required post-construction sound testing near residential areas for S-16 within 60 days of completion
• Required cooling tower manufacturer specs to match acoustical study
• Carried Primrose School childcare center application to March 22 hearing
• Carried Beechwood at Summit 70-parking-space application to March 22 hearing
• Approved January 25, 2021 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing regarding Negeen Persian Grill, followed by a health officer's report on COVID. The meeting is procedural, with no other substantive agenda items.

• Board hearing on Negeen Persian Grill
• Health Officer's COVID update

The Board of Health held a hearing on Negeen Persian Grill after a follow-up inspection found uncorrected violations and no Serv Safe certification despite 60 days to comply. The Board unanimously approved the Health Officer's recommendation to impose a two-day food license suspension on February 23-24, 2021, with an additional two-day suspension held in abeyance for one year and further suspensions for future unsatisfactory inspections. The restaurant must submit a written corrective plan by February 26, 2021. The Board also received a COVID-19 update on vaccination progress and local clinic partnerships.

• Approved 2-day suspension of Negeen Persian Grill's food license for Feb 23-24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Held additional 2-day suspension in abeyance for one year (unanimous)
• Imposed 2-day suspension for each future unsatisfactory inspection (unanimous)
• Required Negeen to submit written corrective plan by Feb 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Common Council

The provided document contains only the agenda header and file names for the February 17, 2020, Common Council meeting. No specific items, proposals, or decisions are listed in the text.

The Common Council appointed Lisa Allen to fill the Ward 2 council vacancy, and she was sworn in during the meeting. The council also approved several routine items, including accepting a letter of intent from the Summit Post Office, disbanding the Transfer Station Task Force, and authorizing a change order for the 2020 micropaving project. All resolutions passed with 5-0 votes, with Councilmember Allen abstaining and Councilmember Little absent.

• Appointed Lisa Allen to Ward 2 council seat (5-0)
• Accepted Letter of Intent from Summit Post Office (5-0)
• Disbanded Transfer Station Task Force (5-0)
• Authorized Change Order #1 and Final for 2020 Micropaving Project (-$1,323.12) (5-0)
• Declared vacancy for Refuse Collection Driver in DPW (5-0)
• Declared vacancy for Part-Time Assistant in Community Services (5-0)
• Declared vacancy for Probationary Firefighter (5-0)
• Authorized extension of sick leave with pay for Fire Department employee (5-0)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on two applications carried from previous meetings: a major site plan with variances for a new sanctuary at Beacon Unitarian Church (4 Waldron Avenue) and a minor subdivision with variances at 39 Park Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• Beacon Unitarian Church: major site plan with conditional use and (c) variances for new sanctuary at 4 Waldron Avenue (ZB-19-2000)
• 39 Park Avenue Builders, LLC: minor subdivision with FAR and (c) variances at 39 Park Avenue (ZB-20-2026)
• Minutes for approval: January 20, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment held a virtual meeting on February 17, 2021, and considered a minor subdivision application with variance requests for three two-family homes at 39 Park Avenue. After hearing testimony from the applicant's engineer and architect, the board voted unanimously to carry the application to the April 5, 2021 hearing. No resolutions were memorialized, and the board approved minutes from the January 20, 2021 meeting.

• Carried ZB-20-2026 (39 Park Ave) to April 5, 2021 hearing (unanimous)
• Memorialized minutes from January 20, 2021 meeting

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting virtually to approve January minutes, plan Earth Day 2021, receive a Recycling Advisory Committee update, and discuss multi-town initiatives. The agenda is mostly routine planning and updates, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Earth Day 2021 planning
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Multi-Town initiatives update

The Environmental Commission approved the January minutes and set the Earth Day Clean-Up for April 10, 2021, from 9 am to noon, with April 11 as an alternate/rain date. A reservation system will be used for cleanup sites due to COVID restrictions, with walk-ins possible if restrictions ease. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates and discussions on ongoing projects.

• Approved January minutes
• Scheduled Earth Day Clean-Up for April 10, 2021, 9 am-noon, with April 11 as alternate/rain date
• Planned reservation system for Earth Day cleanup sites due to COVID restrictions

Affordable Housing Committee

The Summit Affordable Housing Committee is meeting to review the 2020 annual status report, hear from the administrative agent, and discuss the current balance of the Affordable Housing Trust Account. The meeting includes open discussion with the public and scheduling of the next meeting. This is a routine oversight meeting with no specific action items listed.

• 2020 Annual Status Report review
• Administrative Agent Report
• Affordable Housing Trust Account balance discussion
• Public open discussion

The committee reviewed the 2020 status report and updates, including the qualification of five affordable housing units/tenants and one re-rental. The city will seek a new administrative agent in 2021. The trust account balance was reported as $2,130,596.75 as of 12/31/2020, with upcoming deductions of about $1.4M for the Habitat for Humanity project. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and discussion-based.

• Reviewed 2020 status report and updates
• Noted qualification of 5 AH units/tenants and 1 re-rental
• Announced city will seek new administrative agent in 2021
• Reported trust account balance of $2,130,596.75 as of 12/31/2020

Common Council

This agenda packet contains only the meeting agenda and agenda packet documents for the February 2, 2021 Summit Common Council meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

The Common Council unanimously approved a consent agenda including the Butler Parkway Improvement Project bid of $707,456.50 and several other resolutions. Councilmember Stephen Bowman announced his resignation effective February 3, 2021, due to a move to Texas. The meeting was held via video conference and adjourned at 8:39 PM.

• Approved Butler Parkway Improvement Project bid at $707,456.50 (unanimous)
• Authorized shared services agreement with New Providence for wastewater operations, not to exceed $194,000 per year (unanimous)
• Authorized 2021 City Forester services not to exceed $65,000 (unanimous)
• Amended professional services agreement for Broad Street West Redevelopment planning, adding $23,456.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized temporary and extended closure of a section of Maple Street (unanimous)
• Supported Morris Habitat's grant application of $700,000 for affordable housing at 146 Morris Avenue (unanimous)
• Authorized agreement with Overlook Medical Center for use of Summit Community Center as temporary COVID-19 vaccination location (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $534,838.81 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three applications requesting zoning variances for residential property changes. The board will also vote on resolutions for three previously heard cases and approve minutes from the January 6, 2021 meeting. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• 118 Pine Grove Avenue: variances for rear-yard setback & building coverage to construct deck expansion (ZB-20-2034)
• 9 Fay Place: variances for lot coverage & rear-yard setback to install a patio (ZB-20-2035)
• 3 Crest Acre Court: variance for FAR & variances to construct 2-story addition (ZB-20-2036)
• Resolutions for memorialization: 19 Badeau Avenue, 33 Aubrey Street, 66 Fernwood Road
• Minutes for approval: January 6, 2021

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three applications on the February 1, 2021 agenda. Each approval included specific conditions, such as compliance with engineer memoranda, drainage reviews, and as-built surveys. The board also memorialized resolutions for three other properties and minutes from a prior meeting.

• Approved variances for deck expansion at 118 Pine Grove Avenue (7-0)
• Approved variances for patio at 9 Fay Place (7-0)
• Approved variances for 2-story addition at 3 Crest Acre Court (7-0, with Ucko recused)
• Memorialized resolutions for 19 Badeau Avenue, 33 Aubrey Street, and 66 Fernwood Road
• Memorialized minutes from January 6, 2021

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health held its reorganization meeting, unanimously electing John Staunton as President and Dr. Richard Berardi as Vice-President for 2021. The board approved the January bill list of $4,757.04 and the 2021 Health Services Contract budget, which includes a 3.5% increase ($7,367) over the previous year to support vaccination clinics. Minutes from November 23, 2020 were approved with two abstentions.

• Elected John Staunton as President (unanimous)
• Elected Dr. Richard Berardi as Vice-President (unanimous)
• Approved November 23, 2020 minutes (5-0-2, with Aronson and Robinson abstaining)
• Approved January 2021 bill list totaling $4,757.04 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Health Services Contract budget with 3.5% increase (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will hold a public hearing on three major site plan applications, including a childcare center, a parking expansion, and a new building for Bristol-Myers Squibb. The board will also reorganize, appoint professionals, and select committee members. Public comments are welcome via Zoom.

• Primrose School Franchising Company: major site plan with variances for childcare center at 480 & 490 Morris Avenue
• Beechwood at Summit, LLC: major site plan with variances for 70 parking spaces at 43 Woodland Avenue
• Bristol-Myers Squibb: major site plan to construct building S-3 at 556 Morris Avenue
• Professional appointments: Board Attorney (Ventura, Miesowitz, Keough & Warner, P.C.), Board Planner (Burgis Associates), Board Engineer (Maser Consulting)
• Committee appointments: Environmental Commission, Affordable Housing, Park Line Steering Committee, Shade Tree Advisory Committee, Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Planning Board held a virtual meeting on January 25, 2021, and made several appointments for the year, including Bill Anderson as Chairman, Mr. Brinkerhoff as Vice Chairman, Mr. Nicola as Secretary, Steven Warner as Board Attorney, Burgis Associates as Board Planner, and Maser Consulting as Board Engineer. The board also adopted a resolution designating the official newspaper and approved the minutes from December 22, 2020. Three public hearings—Primrose School, Beechwood at Summit, and Bristol-Myers Squibb—were carried to future dates without decisions.

• Appointed Bill Anderson as Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Brinkerhoff as Vice Chairman for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mr. Nicola as Secretary for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Warner as Board Attorney for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Burgis Associates as Board Planner for 2021 (unanimous)
• Appointed Maser Consulting as Board Engineer for 2021 (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution designating official newspaper for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 22, 2020 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a public hearing regarding a major site plan and variance application for 4 Waldron Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for 65 Woodland Avenue and approve minutes from the December 22, 2020 meeting.

• Public hearing for Beacon Unitarian Church (4 Waldron Avenue) regarding a major site plan and variances to construct a new sanctuary
• Resolution for memorialization for 65 Woodland Avenue
• Approval of minutes from the December 22, 2020 meeting

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment heard continued testimony from objectors in the Beacon Unitarian Church application (ZB-19-2000) for major site plan approval with variances to construct a new sanctuary at 4 Waldron Avenue. After extensive testimony and public comments, the board voted unanimously to carry the application to the February 17, 2021 hearing. The board also memorialized a resolution for 65 Woodland Avenue (ZB-20-2027) and approved minutes from December 22, 2020. Diana Sajer was sworn in as a board member.

• Carried Beacon Unitarian Church application to Feb. 17, 2021 hearing (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 65 Woodland Avenue (ZB-20-2027)
• Approved minutes from December 22, 2020
• Swore in Diana Sajer as board member

Common Council

The Summit, NJ Common Council is holding a meeting on January 19, 2021. The agenda packet and agenda-only documents are provided for review, but the text contains no specific items, decisions, or discussions. This appears to be a procedural notice with no substantive agenda details included.

• Meeting date: 01-19-2021
• Agenda packet document available (1639F.PDF)
• Agenda-only document available (1639F.PDF)

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission is meeting via videoconference to approve December minutes, plan Earth Day 2021, receive a Recycling Advisory Committee update, discuss potential collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), and hear a multi-town initiatives update. The agenda is mostly routine updates and planning, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Earth Day 2021 planning
• Recycling Advisory Committee update
• Potential collaboration with HPC
• Multi-Town initiatives update
• Approval of December meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on three variance applications for residential properties: a height variance for a one-story addition at 19 Badeau Avenue, FAR and garage expansion variances at 33 Aubrey Street, and a lot coverage variance for a pool and patio at 66 Fernwood Road. The board will also reorganize, appoint professionals, and approve minutes from the December 7, 2020 meeting. The meeting is virtual due to the COVID-19 health emergency.

• Public hearing: ZB-20-2030 – height variance for 1-story addition at 19 Badeau Avenue
• Public hearing: ZB-20-2032 – FAR and garage expansion variances at 33 Aubrey Street
• Public hearing: ZB-20-2033 – lot coverage variance for pool and patio at 66 Fernwood Road
• Board reorganization and professional appointments
• Approval of minutes from December 7, 2020

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved all three variance applications on the agenda: a height variance for a one-story addition at 19 Badeau Avenue, floor area ratio and garage expansion variances at 33 Aubrey Street, and a lot coverage variance for a pool and patio at 66 Fernwood Road. Each approval included specific conditions, such as compliance with the Board Engineer's report and additional requirements for screening, drainage, and fencing. The board also elected officers for 2021, reappointing Steven Spurr as Chairman, Elizabeth Newell as Vice Chairwoman, and Christopher Nicola as Secretary, and re-appointing the Board Attorney, Engineer, and Planner.

• Approved height variance for 1-story addition at 19 Badeau Avenue (7-0)
• Approved floor area ratio and garage expansion variances at 33 Aubrey Street (7-0)
• Approved lot coverage variance for pool and patio at 66 Fernwood Road (7-0)
• Reappointed Steven Spurr as Chairman for 2021 (7-0)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Newell as Vice Chairwoman for 2021 (7-0)
• Reappointed Christopher Nicola as Secretary for 2021 (7-0)
• Reappointed Andrew Ball as Board Counsel for 2021 (7-0)
• Reappointed Chris Dour as Board Engineer and Ed Snieckus as Board Planner for 2021 (7-0)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is holding its annual organization meeting on January 5, 2021. The agenda packet and approved agenda are the only listed items, indicating this is primarily a procedural meeting to organize the council for the year.

• Annual organization meeting agenda packet
• Approved agenda for the organization meeting

The Common Council held its annual organization meeting, swearing in Councilmembers Susan Hairston (Ward 1) and Marjorie Fox (Ward 2) for new terms. Councilmember Fox was unanimously elected Council President for 2021, and Councilmember Little was unanimously elected President Pro Tem. The Council unanimously approved a consent agenda that included establishing 2021 Council rules, adopting temporary municipal, sewer, and parking utility budgets, and confirming numerous board and commission appointments. During public comment, residents raised concerns about noise from the Bristol Myers Squibb West Campus; Mayor Radest said the city is working with BMS and that summonses will be issued.

• Swore in Councilmembers Susan Hairston (Ward 1) and Marjorie Fox (Ward 2) for new terms
• Elected Marjorie Fox as 2021 Council President (unanimous)
• Elected Beth Little as 2021 President Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous) including 2021 Council rules, meeting schedule, and committee assignments
• Adopted temporary municipal, sewer utility, and parking utility budgets for 2021
• Confirmed Mayor's advice and consent appointments for boards and commissions
• Appointed 2021 volunteer fire department superior officers, auxiliary police superior officers, and crossing guards
• Heard public comment on BMS West Campus noise; Mayor said city is working with BMS and summonses will be issued