Summit public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan with a D1 variance for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue. The board will also consider resolutions for two other properties and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Public hearing for STMB Properties: major site plan with D1 variance for 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue
- Resolution for memorialization: 31 Woodland Avenue (The Vectors, Wardens, and Vestrymen of Calvary Church)
- Resolution for memorialization: 63 Woodland Avenue (Melissa Spurr)
The Board approved a major site plan and D-variance for a housing development at 557-565 Morris Avenue subject to 14 conditions. The Board also memorialized resolutions for two Woodland Avenue properties and amended attorney fees.
- Approved variances for 52 housing units at 557-565 Morris Avenue (5-2)
- Memorialized resolution for 31 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
- Memorialized resolution for 63 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
- Approved resolution for amended Board Attorney Fees (7-0)
- Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (Unanimous voice vote)
- Adopted 2021 Annual Report (7-0)
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a minor subdivision application for 19, 23, and 27 Edgemont Avenue to adjust shared lot lines and separate driveways. The board also held an executive session to discuss RFQ candidates for professional positions.
- Approved minor subdivision and 'C' variance for bulk at 19, 23, 27 Edgemont Avenue (6-0)
- Approved minutes from November 28, 2022
Common Council
The Council approved a new ordinance allowing parklets in the downtown area and extended contracts with Lyft and Uber for the Dynamic Ridesharing Program. Several professional service agreements for engineering and planning were authorized, and a $3.79M note for water bank financing was approved.
- Adopted ordinance adding Section 4-21 to allow parklets (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved one-year contract extensions for Lyft and Uber ridesharing program, not to exceed $120,000 per year (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved $3.79M note for New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program (Unanimous)
- Authorized 2023 engineering services for Boswell Engineering (up to $200,000) and Suburban Consulting Engineers, Inc. (up to $200,000)
- Authorized 2023 engineering services for Colliers Engineering and Design (up to $100,000) and Dynamic Traffic LLC (up to $100,000)
- Authorized 2023 consultant planning services for Burgis Associates (up to $65,000)
- Approved $135,000 for 2023 Tax Appeal Counsel
- Approved $101,796 for 2023 IT Support shared service agreement with Borough of Madison
Environmental Commission
The commission approved the November meeting minutes and coordinated the annual Earth Day Clean-Up for April 22, 2023. Members discussed updates on the food waste composting pilot, the Park Line pedestrian bridge, and upcoming grant applications.
- Approved November meeting minutes
- Scheduled annual Earth Day Clean-Up for Saturday, April 22, 2023
Common Council
The Common Council conducted a workshop to review 2023 capital budget requests and timelines. Department heads presented proposed expenditures for fire, police, community programs, and community services. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.
Common Council
The Common Council unanimously adopted several ordinances, including funding for school improvements and a public library generator. They also approved multiple parking time limit changes downtown and introduced a new ordinance regarding 'parklets.'
- Approved $37,429,555 for school improvements via bonds or notes (Unanimous)
- Approved $464,829.80 for Summit Free Public Library improvements/generator (Unanimous)
- Approved adding employee-only parking on Broad Street (Unanimous)
- Approved changing Union Place north side parking from 90-min to 30-min (Unanimous)
- Approved changing various downtown meters from 90-min to 15-min express (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance to add 'parklets' to city code (Unanimous)
- Approved $194,956.00 purchase of a dump truck (Unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Municipal, Sewer, Parking and School Debt Service Payments (Unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for several variance applications involving lot coverage, steep slopes, and garage expansions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization at specific addresses and approve the November 21, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Republic Homes, LLC: second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue
- Karen and Michael Borofsky: lot coverage and steep slope variance at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue
- George and Trish Murphy: steep slope variance at 113 Hobart Avenue
- Lori and David Shulman: garage modification/expansion and FAR variance at 58 Beverly Road
- Memorialization resolutions for 6 Essex Road, 18 Pine Ridge Drive, and 79-105 New England Avenue
The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four applications for variances related to home additions, lot coverage, steep slopes, and garage expansions. The Board also memorialized three resolutions and approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022, meeting.
- Approved C-variance for second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue (7-0)
- Approved C-variance for lot coverage and steep slope at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue (7-0)
- Approved C-variance for steep slope at 113 Hobart (7-0)
- Approved C-variance for garage expansion and D-variance for FAR at 58 Beverly Road (6-0, 1 recused)
- Memorialized resolution for 6 Essex Road (4-0)
- Memorialized resolution for 18 Pine Ridge Drive (4-0)
- Memorialized resolution for 79-105 New England Avenue (4-0)
- Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous voice vote)
Board of Health
The Board of Health approved the 2023 Health Services Contract budget and November bills. Members also established the 2023 meeting schedule and discussed a potential ordinance for repeat food inspection offenders.
- Approved 2023 Health Services Budget of $233,366.00 (6-0)
- Approved November 2022 bill list totaling $9,950.74 (6-0)
- Approved September 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Set 2023 meeting dates for January 23, May 22, September 25, and November 27
Planning Board
The Planning Board approved a final major site plan for a change of use and parking variance at 57 Deforest Avenue. The Board also approved the withdrawal of a minor subdivision application for 77 Broad Street.
- Approved final major site plan for change of use with parking variance at 57 Deforest Avenue (8-0-1)
- Approved resolution for withdrawal of minor subdivision application at 77 Broad Street (7-0-1)
- Approved October 24, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
Environmental Commission
The commission approved the October meeting minutes and reported receiving a Silver certification from Sustainable Jersey. Members provided updates on the 'Tiny Forest' reforestation, the food composting pilot program, and the Park Line pedestrian bridge.
- Approved October meeting minutes
- Council approved annual Earth Day Clean-Up for April 22, 2023
Zoning Board
The Summit Zoning Board will hold public hearings on three applications: a use variance for commercial services at 31 Woodland Avenue, a variance for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue, and a minor subdivision with a variance at 90 Ashwood Avenue. The board will also discuss RFQ responses, the annual report, and the 2023 calendar in executive session.
- 31 Woodland Avenue: (D) use variance to lease space for commercial services and (C) variance for off-street parking deviation
- 63 Woodland Avenue: (C) variance for lot and building coverage for a deck
- 90 Ashwood Avenue: Minor subdivision with D variance for FAR
- Executive session to discuss RFQ responses, annual report, and 2023 calendar
The Board approved variance requests for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue and commercial leasing at 31 Woodland Avenue. An application for 90 Ashwood Avenue was carried without notice. The Board also approved minutes from November 7, 2022.
- Approved C-variance for lot and building coverage for a deck at 63 Woodland Avenue (5-0)
- Approved D-use variance for commercial leasing and C-bulk variance for parking at 31 Woodland Avenue (6-0)
- Carried application for minor subdivision and D-variance at 90 Ashwood Avenue without notice (Voice vote, all in favor)
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (Voice vote, all in favor)
Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission provided advisory reviews for seven variance applications, expressing concern over the redevelopment of a Tudor Revival home at 90 Ashwood Avenue. The commission took no exception to six other residential variance requests. Members also discussed the 'Imagining the Possibilities for BSW' proposal.
- Advised Board of Adjustment to require the preservation of the 1915 Tudor Revival home at 90 Ashwood Avenue
- Took no exception to C variance for patio at 63 Woodland
- Took no exception to C variance for rear yard setback at 6 Essex Road
- Took no exception to C variance for steep slope at 113 Hobart Avenue
- Took no exception to C variance for lot coverage and steep slope at 266 Oak Ridge Avenue
- Took no exception to C and D variances for garage and FAR at 58 Beverly Road
- Took no exception to C variances for second story addition at 743 Springfield Avenue
Common Council
The Common Council unanimously adopted an ordinance amending police promotional and qualification codes. The Council also introduced several ordinances for future consideration, including $37.4M in school bonds and $464,829 for library improvements. A presentation was held regarding the city's affordable housing obligations.
- Adopted ordinance 22-3267 amending police promotional and qualification codes (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance 22-3271 for $37,429,555 in school bonds (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance 22-3272 for $464,829.80 for library improvements (Unanimous)
- Approved $1,849,545 for Flood Mitigation Facilities Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $405,137 for Library Generator Project (Unanimous)
- Approved $249,921.22 for a sewer camera truck (Unanimous)
- Approved $60,043 in additional fees for Broad Street West redevelopment planning (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of new police officer and confirmation of Police Lieutenant (Unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold public hearings on four variance applications, including a major site plan for a clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue, and will also consider resolutions and minutes from prior meetings.
- Public hearing for variance at 6 Essex Road (carried from 10/3/22)
- Public hearing for variance for deck at 18 Pine Ridge Drive
- Public hearing for variance for FAR and addition at 23 Plymouth Road
- Public hearing for major site plan with variance to construct clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue
- Resolutions for memorialization for 226 Hobart Avenue and 72 Fernwood Road
The Board approved three variance applications for residential and commercial projects, including a clubhouse at New England Avenue. One residential application was carried to a future date, and three resolutions were memorialized.
- Approved C-variance for rear-yard set-back at 6 Essex (7-0)
- Approved building coverage variance for deck at 18 Pine Ridge Drive (7-0)
- Approved major site plan and FAR variance for clubhouse at 79-105 New England Avenue (7-0)
- Carried application for 29 Plymouth Road to January 4, 2023 (Voice vote)
- Memorialized resolution for 226 Hobart Avenue (7-0)
- Memorialized resolution for 72 Fernwood Road (7-0)
- Memorialized resolution for extension at 105 & 109 Rotary Drive (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (Voice vote)
Common Council
The Common Council unanimously adopted a bond ordinance to appropriate $2 million for the local share of a flood mitigation facilities project. The council also introduced an ordinance to amend police department promotional and qualification codes. No decision was made regarding the permanent closure of Maple Street, with a consultant presentation scheduled for December.
- Adopted $2M bond ordinance for flood mitigation project (Unanimous)
- Introduced ordinance amending police department promotional and qualification codes (Unanimous)
- Approved NJ DCA Best Practice Inventory Program and budget transfer (Unanimous)
- Approved cancellation of improvement authorization funds for capital accounts (Unanimous)
- Declared vacancies for Part-Time Property Maintenance Inspector and DPW Recreation/Parks/Shade Tree Unit (Unanimous)
- Granted liquor license transfer from Marco Polo Restaurant & Tavern, Inc. to Temple Hill Associates, LLC (Unanimous)
- Authorized $48,776.77 in change orders for Fire Headquarters Project (Unanimous)
- Confirmed Mayor's appointment to Board of Health (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Board approved a site plan and parking variances for a home-based office at 57 Deforest Avenue. An application for a minor subdivision at 77 Broad Street was carried to a future meeting for further work.
- Approved minor site plan and parking variances for 57 Deforest Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved design waiver for depressed curb at 57 Deforest Avenue (unanimous)
- Carried 77 Broad Street minor subdivision application to December 21 (unanimous)
- Approved September 27, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a major site plan with a use variance for a 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue, carried from July. The board will also vote on resolutions for four prior applications and approve minutes from October 3.
- STMB Properties: major site plan with (d1) use variance for 52-unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue (Block 404, Lots 5-9)
- Resolutions for memorialization: 23 Whittredge Road, 206 Oak Ridge Avenue, 25 Sherman Avenue, 115 Butler Parkway
- Executive session to discuss 2023 RFQs
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions, decks, and setbacks. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for three properties.
- 6 Essex: Rear yard set-back variance
- 226 Hobart Avenue: Variances for a second story addition
- 72 Fernwood Road: Building and lot coverage variances for a first story addition and patio
- 63 Woodland Avenue: Lot coverage variance for a deck
- Resolutions for memorialization for 183 Ashland Road, 2 Woodmere Drive, and 69 Pine Grove Avenue
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for five residential property applications involving additions or expansions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and approve minutes from the September 7, 2022 meeting.
- 183 Ashland Road: variance for FAR to construct 2nd floor addition
- 23 Whittredge Road: variances for building coverage & side-yard for a 2-story addition
- 206 Oak Ridge Avenue: variance for steep slope
- 25 Sherman Avenue: variance for garage expansion
- 115 Butler Parkway: variance for FAR to construct 2nd floor addition
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential additions and a commercial use permit. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization for four properties.
- 2 Woodmere Drive: variances for building coverage and side-yard setback for a 2-story addition
- 31 Woodland Avenue: use and off-street parking variances for Calvary Episcopal Church to rent space for commercial purposes
- 183 Ashland Road: variance for FAR to construct a 2nd floor addition
- 69 Pine Grove Avenue: side-yard setback and front facing garage variances for garage enlargement and 2nd floor addition
- 29 Plymouth Road: variance for FAR and rear addition (requesting to be carried)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for five residential property applications involving building height, setbacks, and floor area ratio. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization for three properties.
- 296 Summit Avenue: variances for average and max building height for a 1-story addition
- 29 Fairview Avenue: variance for FAR and variances to construct a 2-story addition
- 15 Caldwell Avenue: variance for FAR and variances to construct a 1-story addition
- 11 Plain Street: variances for side-yard setback and combined side-yard for a 2nd story addition
- 8 Club Drive: variances for building coverage and rear-yard setback for a 1-story addition and patio
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan for a multi-family building. The board will also review minutes from the May 16, 2022 meeting.
- Public hearing for STMB Properties LLC regarding a 52 unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue (ZB-21-2090)
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings for four residential property applications involving building coverage, setbacks, and garage revisions. The board will also consider resolutions for memorialization and approve the June 20, 2022, meeting minutes.
- Variance for deck construction at 21 Hughes Place
- Variances for covered patio and garage revision at 41 Oakley Avenue
- Side-yard setback variance for generator installation at 111 Whittredge Road
- Variances for building coverage and front-yard setback for a garage at 25 Baltusrol Place
- Resolutions for memorialization for 141 Oak Ridge Avenue, 26 Joanna Way, and 129 Whittredge Road
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings to consider variance requests for residential construction and modifications. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization and approve previous meeting minutes.
- 79 Tulip Street: variances for side and rear yard setbacks to reconstruct garage
- 296 Summit Avenue: variances for average and max building height for a 1-story addition
- 70 Hill Crest Avenue: variance for front-yard setback to construct a pool
- 9 Nassau Drive: variance for lot coverage to widen driveway
Common Council
The Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance amending RDP 1756F. The agenda includes a resolution to refer the ordinance and the amended plan to the Planning Board.
- Proposed ordinance amending RDP 1756F
- Resolution for referral of ordinance and RDP to Planning Board
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for five property applications. These include a request for a 52-unit multi-family building and several residential additions and patios.
- 557-565 Morris Avenue: Request for use variance to construct a 52 unit multi-family building
- 141 Oak Ridge Avenue: Variance for lot coverage for a rear 1-story addition and patio
- 129 Whittredge Road: Variances for building and lot coverage for 1st and 2nd story additions
- 26 Joanna Way: Variance for steep slope to install a patio
- 29 Plymouth Road: Variances for FAR and lot coverage to construct a rear addition
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for additions and roof changes. The board will also consider resolutions for three properties and approve previous meeting minutes.
- 127 Tulip Street: variance for FAR and 2nd story addition
- 32 West End Avenue: variance for side-yard setback to raise roof line
- 42 Fairview Avenue: variance for FAR and 2nd story addition
- 11 Portland Road: variance for FAR and rear screened porch addition
- Resolutions for 119 Hobart Avenue, 38 Pine Grove Avenue, and 503 Springfield Avenue
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a multi-family housing project. The board will also consider resolutions for three different properties.
- Public hearing for STMB Properties LLC to construct a 52 unit multi-family building at 557-565 Morris Avenue
- Resolutions for memorialization for 119 Hobart Avenue
- Resolutions for memorialization for 38 Pine Grove Avenue
- Resolutions for memorialization for 503 Springfield Avenue
Common Council
The provided document is a list of files for the January 18, 2022, Common Council meeting. It does not contain specific agenda items, motions, or discussion topics.
Common Council
The Common Council is holding an organization meeting. The provided agenda contains only procedural titles and no specific action items or discussion topics.