Summit public meetings in 2025

Historic Preservation Commission

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission will consider a demolition application for the single‑family house at 9 Hawthorne Place, a contributing property in the North Side Historic District built in 1920. The agenda also includes review of the 2026 commission calendar, a rescheduled Preservation NJ event, and an ordinance passed on 10/7/2025 with an effective date of 10/16/2025. Liaison updates from the Planning Board and City Council will be presented before adjourning.

• Review demolition application for 9 Hawthorne Place (historic Colonial Revival house, built 1920)
• Adopt 2026 Historic Preservation Commission calendar (3rd Wednesday, August recess, City Hall Whitman Community Room)
• Reschedule Preservation NJ event to Saturday, March 7, 2026
• Discuss ordinance passed 10/7/2025, effective 10/16/2025 (DCS workflow in process)
• Receive liaison updates from Planning Board and City Council

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will adopt its 2026 meeting schedule and hold public hearings on several variance requests for residential projects. Applicants include 71 Hill Crest Avenue, 19 Ridge Road, 32 Lenox Road, 19 Ox Bow Lane, and 45 Prospect Hill Avenue. The board will also consider closed‑session personnel matters, memorialization resolutions, and approve minutes.

• Adopt 2026 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting schedule
• Variance for 71 Hill Crest Ave: lot coverage, building coverage, front yard setback, front entry garage
• Variance for 19 Ridge Rd: building coverage, building height, lot coverage, steep‑slope disturbance, driveway width, pool
• Variance for 32 Lenox Rd: max height of accessory structure, fence/wall height, steep slopes for pool, pergola, poolhouse
• Variance for 19 Ox Bow Ln: side yard setback and combined side yard width for two‑story addition

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hear an Environmental Commission presentation on the Environmental Resource Inventory. It will consider a minor subdivision application from Linden Place RTR LLC for 268‑270 Ashland Road, including variances for lot area and rear‑yard setback to create lots 2.01 and 2.02. The Board will adopt the 2026 schedule of meetings. A closed session will address attorney‑client privileged mediation updates and confidential personnel matters.

• Environmental Resource Inventory presentation by the Environmental Commission
• Minor subdivision application (Linden Place RTR LLC) at 268‑270 Ashland Road, variances for lot area and rear‑yard setback to create lots 2.01 and 2.02
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Board schedule of meetings
• Closed session: Attorney‑Client Privilege Matters – HEFSP mediation update
• Closed session: Confidential personnel matters – Review Board Professionals RFQ submissions

The Board approved the minor subdivision application PB-25-281 for 268‑270 Ashland Road with variances. The Board also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and authorized a closed‑session for specific matters. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved minor subdivision application PB-25-281 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Planning Board meeting dates (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session on litigation, housing element, personnel, and RFQ matters (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission will meet monthly from January through December 2026, with breaks in July and August. The group will discuss a 'Tiny Forest' project, an environmental resource inventory, and committee updates.

• Approval of November meeting minutes
• Presentation on Tiny Forest project
• Review of environmental resource inventory
• Committee updates
• New Business discussion

The meeting approved the November minutes and provided updates on Tiny Forest bird nests, Earth Day clean‑up plans, the Environmental Resource Inventory, community energy projects, recycling initiatives, and upcoming park line bridge removal bids. No votes or formal approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board will schedule the application of the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 695 Springfield Avenue. No formal hearing will be held at this meeting; the matter will be set for a later regular meeting with a hearing anticipated on January 21, 2026. The application seeks preliminary and final site‑plan approval, a conditional use, and D1, D3, and C variances for solar panels, lot size, setbacks, coverage, parking, and a monument sign.

• Scheduling of Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (ZB-24-2237) at 695 Springfield Avenue
• D1 variance request to install freestanding solar panels in the parking area
• D3 variances for lot size under 2 acres, front and side yard setbacks, lot and building coverage, parking setbacks, and rear yard buffer
• C variances for onsite parking spaces, front/side yard setbacks and buffers, rear yard buffers, and monument sign size
• No formal hearing; matter to be heard on Jan 21, 2026 at a regular Zoning Board meeting

The Zoning Board voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church application (ZB-24-2237) to a future hearing on January 21, 2026. The motion was made by Mr. Fehskens, seconded by Mr. Curran, and passed with seven members voting aye and no recorded nays. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Carried ZB-24-2237 application to Jan 21, 2026 (7 ayes)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Common Council

The agenda consists only of the meeting time and references to PDF documents. No specific items, such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings, are detailed.

The Common Council approved several resolutions, most notably a shared services agreement with New Providence for wastewater operations up to $222,596.81, passed unanimously. The council also approved a transfer of appropriations for the operating budget and an exception to bidding limits for a parking pay‑by‑phone service, both unanimously. Three ordinances were introduced for first reading, with votes of 5‑1, unanimous, and unanimous respectively.

• Approved shared services agreement with New Providence for wastewater operations, up to $222,596.81 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of appropriations – Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved exception to bidding > $17,500 for Parking Pay‑by‑Phone Services (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance adding Tatlock Field lighting policy (5‑1)
• Introduced ordinance repealing and replacing council meeting rules (unanimous)
• Introduced ordinance prohibiting parking on specified streets (unanimous)
• Approved performance bond release for 146 Morris Avenue project (unanimous)
• Approved refunds and payments totaling $2,069,533.86 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four residential property variance requests. The board will also review resolutions for memorialization and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 96 Fernwood Road: variance for lot coverage for extended patio with kitchen
• 14 Hughes Place: variances for building and lot coverage for a deck
• 175 Oak Ridge Avenue: variances for lot and building coverage for a detached garage
• 90 Tulip Street: variances for FAR, building coverage, and side yard setbacks for second story additions
• Resolutions for memorialization for 13 Huntley Road and 190 Kent Place Boulevard

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three variance requests—applications ZB-25-2294, ZB-25-2305, and ZB-25-2314—with conditions. It voted to carry the ZB-25-2302 garage variance to a February 2, 2026 hearing. The Board memorialized two property resolutions and the September 4, 2025 minutes by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. after a unanimous motion.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2294 (5-1 vote)
• Approved variance ZB-25-2305 (unanimous)
• Approved variance ZB-25-2314 (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-25-2302 to Feb 2, 2026 hearing (7 ayes)
• Memorialized resolutions for 13 Huntley Rd and 190 Kent Place Blvd (voice vote, unanimous)
• Memorialized September 4, 2025 minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:08 p.m. (voice vote, unanimous)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health will review compliance with the open public meetings act, approve the September 2025 meeting minutes, and discuss the 2026 Health Services budget and local retail tobacco licensing. Reports from the Environmental Health Specialist, Nurse, Health Officer, and Animal Control will be presented. The meeting will conclude with any new business and adjournment.

• Approval of September 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of November 2025 bills
• 2026 Health Services budget discussion
• Local retail tobacco licensing
• Environmental Health Specialist report

The Board unanimously approved the September 22, 2025 minutes and the bill list totaling $15,092.81. It decided to wait until the January meeting to vote on the 2026 Health Services Budget. The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. by unanimous motion.

• Approved September 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list $15,092.81 (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on the 2026 Health Services Budget until January meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications and business. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for December 15, 2025.

Common Council

The council unanimously approved the November 5 minutes and adopted ordinance 25-3361 changing metered parking spaces on Park Avenue. Ordinance 25-3362 restricting parking on Ashland Road was tabled unanimously. Several resolutions were approved, including the sale of the old firehouse property, purchases for the Tatlock Playground, and contracts for on‑call plumbing and electrician services.

• Approved November 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance 25-3361 to change number of metered parking spaces on Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled ordinance 25-3362 restricting parking on Ashland Road (unanimous)
• Authorized sale of 396 Broad Street (Old Firehouse Property)
• Authorized state contract purchase for Tatlock Playground – Kompan – $466,962.562
• Authorized Bergen County cooperative purchase for Tatlock Playground – Kompan – $281,065.25
• Awarded on‑call plumbing services contract – Magic Touch Construction – up to $35,000 per year
• Awarded on‑call electrician services contracts – Sonny Electric, Inc. and CRD Electric LLC – up to $20,000 per year each

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will approve October meeting minutes, discuss a Tiny Forest project, review the Environmental Resource Inventory, receive committee updates, and open the floor for new business. Each item is scheduled for a brief time slot and led by the listed speakers.

• Approval of October meeting minutes
• Tiny Forest discussion (presented by Donna Goggin Patel)
• Environmental Resource Inventory review (presented by Donna Goggin Patel)
• Committee updates from John Kilby and Mimi Zukoff
• Open new business for all participants

The commission formally approved the minutes from the October meeting. No other actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and discussion of upcoming projects and programs.

• Approved October minutes (no vote tally provided)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will conduct advisory reviews for eight properties seeking variances for building coverage, setbacks, and height. The meeting also includes updates on demolition permits and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• 14 Hughes Place: variance for building and lot coverage for a deck
• 90 Tulip Street: variance for FAR, building coverage, and side yard setbacks for second story additions
• 19 Ridge Road: variance for building coverage, height, lot coverage, steep slope disturbance, driveway width, and pool
• 71 Hillcrest Avenue: variance for lot coverage, building coverage, front yard setback, and front entry garage for a new home
• 268-270 Ashland Road: minor subdivision application with variances for lot area and rear yard setback

The commission unanimously ratified variances for several historic properties, including 14 Hughes Place, 90 Tulip Street, 19 Ridge Road, 71 Hillcrest Avenue, 175 Oak Ridge Avenue, 37 Webster Avenue, 32 Lenox Road, and 268‑270 Ashland Road. It approved a demolition permit for the historic home at 71 Hillcrest Avenue. The commission also recorded the passage of a historic preservation ordinance on October 7, 2025, effective October 16, 2025. No other substantive decisions were noted.

• Approved variance for 14 Hughes Place (deck) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 90 Tulip Street (second‑story addition) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 19 Ridge Road (addition and renovations) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved demolition permit for 71 Hillcrest Avenue – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 175 Oak Ridge Avenue (detached garage) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 37 Webster Avenue (rear yard setback, driveway width, etc.) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved variance for 32 Lenox Road (accessory structure, pool pergola) – motion carried unanimously
• Recorded passage of historic preservation ordinance (effective 10/16/2025) – no vote recorded

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential property improvements. Applicants seek variances for front‑yard setbacks, accessory structures, lot and building coverage, and floor‑area‑ratio limits at 6 Llewellyn Road, 47 Hill Crest Avenue, 45 Prospect Hill Avenue, and 32 Montrose Avenue. The board will also adopt memorial resolutions for properties at 15 Middle Avenue, 57 Hobart Avenue, 8 Irving Place, and 23 Ox Bow Lane. No minutes are scheduled for approval at this meeting.

• 6 Llewellyn Road – variance for front‑yard setback, side‑yard, lot and building coverage, and accessory structure location to add a pool, driveway, patio, and residence expansion (ZB‑24‑2254).
• 47 Hill Crest Avenue – variance for minimum size of an accessory structure to build a tennis court (ZB‑25‑2312).
• 45 Prospect Hill Avenue – variance for steep‑slope and building coverage to construct a new home, patio, and in‑ground pool (ZB‑25‑2303).
• 32 Montrose Avenue – variance for floor‑area‑ratio, lot and building coverage, and garage requirements to add a second story, front porch, driveway, shed, and patio (ZB‑25‑2310).
• Memorial resolutions for 15 Middle Avenue, 57 Hobart Avenue, 8 Irving Place, and 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB‑25‑2299, ZB‑25‑2300, ZB‑25‑2304, ZB‑25‑2296).

The board withdrew the 6 Llewellyn Road application and moved to carry the 45 Prospect Hill Avenue variance request without notice to Dec. 17, which passed. It approved the variance applications for 47 Hill Crest Avenue and 32 Montrose Avenue with conditions, both unanimously. The board also memorialized resolutions for properties on Middle Avenue, Hobart Avenue, Irving Place, and Ox Bow Lane. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Motion to carry ZB-25-2303 (45 Prospect Hill Ave) without notice passed (5-0)
• Approved ZB-25-2312 (47 Hill Crest Ave) variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2310 (32 Montrose Ave) variance with conditions (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 15 Middle Avenue (ZB-25-2299)
• Memorialized resolution for 57 Hobart Avenue (ZB-25-2300)
• Memorialized resolution for 8 Irving Place (ZB-25-2304)
• Memorialized resolution for 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB-25-2296)
• Adjourned by voice vote (unanimous)

Common Council

The council approved the October 21 meeting minutes unanimously. Two development and parking ordinances were tabled unanimously, while two other ordinances were introduced for future hearings. A series of finance and capital‑project resolutions were approved unanimously, including write‑offs, contract extensions, and budget authorizations.

• Approved October 21 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3359 amending development regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3360 amending parking prohibitions (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3361 to change metered parking spaces on Park Ave (unanimous, hearing 11/17/25)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3362 to restrict stopping/standing on Ashland Rd (unanimous, hearing 11/17/25)
• Approved Finance Resolutions 41786‑41789 (unanimous)
• Approved Capital Projects Resolutions 41790‑41795 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance applications for residential properties at 13 Huntley Road, 221 Blackburn Road, 190 Kent Place Boulevard, and 23 Ox Bow Lane. It will also consider two resolutions concerning 80 Elm Street and an extension at 226 Hobart Avenue. No minutes are pending approval. The meeting is open to the public.

• Variance for front‑facing garage at 13 Huntley Road (ZB‑25‑2307).
• Variance for side‑yard setback and second‑floor addition at 221 Blackburn Road (ZB‑25‑2308).
• Variance for side‑yard, combined side‑yard, and generator setbacks at 190 Kent Place Boulevard (ZB‑25‑2309).
• Variance for steep‑slope disturbance for patio and stormwater management at 23 Ox Bow Lane (ZB‑25‑2296).
• Resolution for 80 Elm Street (ZB‑25‑2291) and extension at 226 Hobart Avenue (ZB‑22‑2147).

The Summit Zoning Board approved three variance applications with conditions: 13 Huntley Road (unanimous), 190 Kent Place Boulevard (5-2 vote), and 23 Ox Bow Lane (unanimous). The board also memorialized resolutions for 226 Hobart Avenue and 80 Elm Street. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved variance for 13 Huntley Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 190 Kent Place Boulevard (5-2)
• Approved variance for 23 Ox Bow Lane (unanimous)
• Memorialized resolution for 226 Hobart Avenue
• Memorialized resolution for 80 Elm Street
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss amendments to Development Regulations Ordinance Chapter 35 for Master Plan consistency. The meeting includes a presentation from the Environmental Commission and a resolution regarding a professional services contract for special litigation counsel.

• Environmental Resource Inventory presentation by the Env. Commission
• Amendments to DRO Chapter 35 for Master Plan Consistency Review
• Withdrawal of minor subdivision application for 68 Valley View Ave
• Award of professional services contract for Special Litigation Counsel (Docket No. UNN-L-003186-25)
• Memorialization of Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project Review at 80 Butler Parkway

The Board approved a resolution for the Tatlock Field Lights capital project with a unanimous vote. It also approved the withdrawal of a minor subdivision application (PB‑25‑278) without prejudice, also unanimously. The regular and closed‑session minutes from July 28, 2025 and July 28, 2026 were each approved unanimously. A closed session was authorized and later exited by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved Tatlock Field Lights capital project resolution (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of subdivision PB‑25‑278 (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2026 closed‑session meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Exited closed session (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council agenda for October 21, 2025 contains only the meeting time of 7:30 P.M. and placeholders for documents. No specific resolutions, contracts, or hearings are listed. Therefore no decisions or discussions are scheduled in this agenda.

The council introduced an amendment to the traffic code prohibiting parking on several streets (unanimous). It approved a series of finance and public‑service resolutions, including a grant for CDBG Year 52, a curbside recycling contract transfer, award‑extension requests for a Broad Street sidewalk and a bike‑park phase, appointment of three police officers, reimbursement of retiree health‑insurance costs, and payment of bills totaling $1,503,300.16 (all unanimous).

• Introduced ordinance 25-3360 amending parking restrictions (unanimous)
• Appointed three new police officers (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for CDBG Year 52 (unanimous)
• Authorized transfer of curbside recycling contract to Interstate Waste Services (unanimous)
• Approved award‑extension request for Broad Street sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Approved award‑extension request for Bike Park Phase 2 project (unanimous)
• Reimbursed retiree health‑insurance costs (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of bills and payroll totaling $1,503,300.16 (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on five applications for site plan approvals and variances. These include a request for solar panel installation at a congregation and several residential additions or expansions. The board will also vote on resolutions for memorialization for three previous cases.

• 695 Springfield Avenue: Request for solar panels, site plan approval, and multiple variances for Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
• 30 Ridgedale Avenue: Variance for side yard setback to construct a garage
• 15 Middle Avenue: Variance for side yard setback and nonconforming garage for a second story addition
• 57 Hobart Avenue: Variance for lot and building coverage for a deck expansion
• 8 Irving Place: Variance for FAR, lot coverage, and building coverage for a 1 story addition

The Summit Zoning Board unanimously approved four variance applications (ZB-25-2306, ZB-25-2299, ZB-25-2300, ZB-25-2304). It voted to carry application ZB-24-2237 to a special meeting on Dec 8, 2025. The board also approved three memorialization resolutions (ZB-25-2298, ZB-25-2301, ZB-24-2234) with unanimous votes.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2306 (garage) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2299 (second‑story addition) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2300 (deck expansion) – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2304 (FAR and lot coverage) – unanimous
• Carried ZB-24-2237 to a special meeting on Dec 8, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2298 – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2301 – unanimous
• Approved corrective resolution ZB-24-2234 – unanimous

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission will first approve the September meeting minutes. It will then consider a Tiny Forest initiative and review an Environmental Resource Inventory. Committee updates will be given, followed by any new business items.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Discussion of a Tiny Forest project
• Review of the Environmental Resource Inventory
• Committee updates from John Kilby and Mimi Zukoff
• Open floor for new business

The Summit Environmental Commission met on October 20, 2025 and approved the September minutes. The commission reported on the Tiny Forest reforestation effort, the request for the 2026 Earth Day clean‑up, and the renewal of Summit's Sustainable Jersey certification. Additional updates were given on recycling, transfer‑station operations, and community energy projects.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (no vote tally provided)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a courtesy request for Tatlock Field lights at 80 Butler Parkway, a variance to demolish a 100‑year‑old Tudor Revival house at 45 Prospect Hill Avenue and construct a new home with a patio and pool, and a demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue submitted by R. Keller Construction. New business includes setting the 2026 commission meeting calendar and discussing additional demolition applications. Old business covers a Preservation NJ public event on November 1 and updates to demolition ordinances from recent Planning Board and Council meetings.

• Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project courtesy review – 80 Butler Parkway
• Variance request to demolish 100‑year‑old Tudor Revival home at 45 Prospect Hill Avenue and build new home, patio, and in‑ground pool
• Demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue submitted by R. Keller Construction (owner: Rhoten)
• Preservation NJ event – Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable on Demolitions, November 1, 10:00 am–12:00 pm
• Ordinance updates from Planning Board meeting (9/29/25) and Council meeting (10/7/25)

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission ratified six variance applications for properties in historic districts, with each motion carried unanimously. Approved projects include variances for 45 Prospect Hill Avenue, 14 Hughes Place, 90 Tulip Street, 19 Ridge Road, 71 Hillcrest Avenue, and the Tatlock Field lights capital project. New business noted the 2026 HPC meeting calendar and a demolition permit application for 71 Hillcrest Avenue.

• Approved variance for 45 Prospect Hill Avenue (building coverage, steep slope, pool) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 14 Hughes Place (building and lot coverage for deck) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 90 Tulip Street (FAR, building coverage, setbacks, second‑story addition) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 19 Ridge Road (building coverage, height, lot coverage, slope, driveway, pool) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 71 Hillcrest Avenue (lot coverage, building coverage, front‑yard setback, garage) – unanimous
• Approved Tatlock Field 80 Butler Parkway lights capital project – unanimous

Common Council

The agenda only lists the meeting date, time, and references to PDF documents. No specific items, decisions, or discussions are detailed.

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 25-3356, repealing the old Historic Preservation Commission rules and creating a new Part V historic preservation framework, with a 6‑to‑1 vote. The council also adopted Ordinance 25-3357, repealing the Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone and establishing a new MBC Zone, unanimously. Ordinance 25-3358, which would amend zoning terminology and design guidelines, was unanimously tabled for further revision.

• Adopted Historic Preservation Ordinance 25-3356 (repeal HPC rules, create new Part V) – vote 6-1
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3357 repealing Morris Broad Crossroads Overlay Zone and creating new MBC Zone – unanimous
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3358 amending zoning terminology and design guidelines – unanimous

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding variances for a detached garage and a solar panel project. The board will also vote to memorialize resolutions for four different properties.

• Public hearing for 695 Springfield Avenue: solar panel installation and site plan approval
• Public hearing for 80 Elm Street: variance to demolish and rebuild a detached garage
• Resolution memorialization for 112 Essex Road
• Resolution memorialization for 4 Hughes Place
• Resolution memorialization for 58 Valley View Avenue and 609 Springfield Avenue

The Zoning Board unanimously approved a variance for 80 Elm Street. It voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church solar‑panel application to October 20, 2025 for scheduling. The Board also memorialized several property resolutions by voice vote and then adjourned the meeting at 11:12 pm.

• Approved variance relief for 80 Elm St (unanimous)
• Carried Beacon Unitarian Universalist Church application (ZB-24-2237) to Oct 20, 2025 for scheduling (7 Ayes)
• Memorialized resolutions for 112 Essex Rd, 4 Hughes Pl, 58 Valley View Ave, 609 Springfield Ave (approved by voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:12 pm (approved)

Planning Board

The Summit Planning Board will consider a master‑plan consistency review of the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning. It will also review a proposed amendment to the Historic Preservation Ordinance and evaluate the Tatlock Field Lights capital project at 80 Butler Parkway. A resolution extending the General Development Plan for 556 Morris Avenue will be considered, and board appointments will be confirmed.

• Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning – master plan consistency review (Amend DRO Chapter 35)
• Historic Preservation Ordinance amendment – master plan consistency review (Amend DRO Chapter 35)
• Tatlock Field Lights Capital Project review – 80 Butler Parkway (BL: 401 L: 1 and 2)
• Resolution to extend General Development Plan #2 for 556 Morris Avenue (BMS)
• Appointments: John Staunton (Class IV, Alt. 2) and Planning Board Liaison to Environmental Commission

The Summit Planning Board appointed John Staunton as a Class IV, Alt. 2 member and named Mr. Felmet as the liaison to the Environmental Commission. It found the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning and the Historic Preservation Ordinance to be consistent with the Master Plan. The board also approved the Bristol‑Myers Squibb General Development Plan Extension #2 and the Tatlock Field Lighting Capital Project Review, both unanimously, and granted several short‑time extensions before adjourning.

• John Staunton appointed as Class IV, Alt. 2 member (qualified by oath)
• Mr. Felmet appointed Planning Board Liaison to Environmental Commission (voice vote, unanimous)
• Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning found not inconsistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Historic Preservation Ordinance found not inconsistent with Master Plan (unanimous)
• Bristol‑Myers Squibb General Development Plan Extension #2 approved (unanimous)
• Tatlock Field Lighting Capital Project Review approved (unanimous)
• Six 30‑minute and one 15‑minute meeting extensions approved (voice votes, all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned (voice vote, all in favor)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health will hold its regular meeting to review routine reports and public comments. Members will discuss the 2026 budget, the 2024 annual report, the 2026 meeting schedule, and local retail tobacco licensing. The agenda also includes a review of September 2025 bills and standard procedural items.

• 2026 Budget
• 2024 Annual Report
• 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Local retail tobacco licensing
• Review of Bills — September 2025

The Board unanimously approved the May 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a bill list totaling $25,050.60 with a 5‑aye vote. The Board decided to add an additional health meeting each year in March, updating the 2026 schedule. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bill list totaling $25,050.60 (5‑aye, no nay)
• Added an extra Board of Health meeting in March 2026 (decision, no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss advisory variance applications for ten historic properties, each identified by address and a brief description of the proposed change. It will also consider demolition permit applications for several properties listed in the New Business section. The agenda includes an update on a Preservation NJ roundtable on demolitions scheduled for November 1, 2025.

• 23 Oxbow Lane – variance for steep‑slope disturbance to construct a patio and stormwater management (c‑type).
• 45 Edgewood Road – variance for third‑story addition and side‑yard setback to create a new primary suite (c‑type).
• 144 Beekman Rd – demolition permit for a detached garage (issued 7/24/25).
• 68 Valley View Avenue – demolition permit for a house (issued 7/24/25).
• Preservation NJ event – Historic Preservation Commission Roundtable on Demolitions, November 1, 2025.

The Summit Historic Preservation Commission ratified submissions for 13 variance requests, each motion carried unanimously. The commission also recorded demolition permit applications for several properties, including 144 Beekman Rd and 68 Valley View Ave. An upcoming Preservation NJ event on November 1 was announced.

• Approved variance for 23 Oxbow Lane (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 45 Edgewood Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 58 Valley View Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 30 Ridgedale Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 8 Irving Place (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 15 Middle Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 96 Fernwood Road (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 57 Hobart Avenue (unanimous)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council is scheduled to meet on September 16, 2025, at 7:30 P.M. The agenda packet and meeting agenda are available for review.

• Meeting scheduled for 7:30 P.M.
• Agenda packet available for review
• Meeting agenda available for review

The Summit Common Council adopted Ordinance 25‑3354 to authorize a property exchange for public use and Ordinance 25‑3355 to amend parking regulations. The council also approved a resolution certifying the 2024 audit. Two other ordinances were deferred pending Planning Board input, and one ordinance was introduced for future study.

• Adopted Ordinance 25‑3354 authorizing city land exchange (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑3355 amending parking time limits and lot designations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41725 certifying the 2024 audit (unanimous)
• Deferred hearing on Ordinance 25‑3356 historic preservation repeal (pending)
• Deferred hearing on Ordinance 25‑3357 Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal (pending)
• Introduced Ordinance 25‑3358 amending zoning terminology for future study (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved the 2025 Constitution Week proclamation (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for four property owners seeking variances for home additions and improvements. The board will also review minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting.

• 96 Fernwood Road: variance for lot coverage for extended patio with kitchen
• 23 Baltusrol Place: variance for building and lot coverage for two story addition
• 45 Edgewood Road: variance for third story addition and side yard setback
• 6 Llewellyn Road: variances for front yard swimming pool, residence expansion, and lot coverage

The Zoning Board carried two pending applications to future meetings (Guicardi’s to Nov 10 and Caponetti’s to Dec 1). It then approved variances for Nisenson’s two‑story addition and for Behm’s third‑story addition with conditions, both unanimously. The Board also memorialized July 21 minutes, entered a closed session, and adjourned at 10:15 pm.

• Carried application ZB-24-2254 (Guicardi) to November 10, 2025 (with notice)
• Carried application ZB-25-2294 (Caponetti) to December 1, 2025 (without notice)
• Approved variances for ZB-25-2298 (Nisenson) – unanimous
• Approved variances for ZB-25-2301 (Behm) with conditions – unanimous
• Memorialized July 21, 2025 minutes – voice vote approved
• Approved entry into Closed Session – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 pm – unanimous

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission approved meeting minutes and established dates for the remainder of 2025, noting no meetings in July or August. The body also discussed updates on grants and received reports from the RAC.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Tiny Forest presentation
• Updates on Grants
• RAC Updates
• New Business

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the June 2025 meeting. No other formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during the September 15 session.

• Approved June 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two consistency reviews that propose amendments to Development Review Ordinance Chapter 35: one for the Morris‑Broad Crossroads rezoning and another for the Historic Preservation Ordinance. A courtesy review of the Tatlock Field Lighting Project will also be held. No other items are on the agenda.

• Morris‑Broad Crossroads Rezoning Consistency Review – Amend DRO Chapter 35
• Historic Preservation Ordinance (Amend DRO Chapter 35) Consistency Review
• Tatlock Field Lighting Project Courtesy Review

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board unanimously approved four variance requests for properties on Essex Road, Hughes Place, Valley View Avenue, and Springfield Avenue. It also unanimously approved two memorialization resolutions for 475 Springfield Avenue and 25 Essex Road. All approvals were made without conditions except for two variances that were approved with conditions.

• Approved variance ZB-25-2292 for 112 Essex Road (c) side‑yard combo – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2289 for 4 Hughes Place (c) front‑yard setback and A/C location – unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2287 for 58 Valley View Avenue (c) steep‑slope, pool, patio, landscaping – approved with conditions, unanimous
• Approved variance ZB-25-2297 for 609 Springfield Avenue (d) increased FAR and (c) addition, garage, deck – approved with conditions, unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2295 for 475 Springfield Avenue – unanimous
• Approved memorialization ZB-25-2293 for 25 Essex Road – unanimous

Common Council

The council tabled Ordinance 25-3353 that would change parking allocations at the Broad Street Garage. Four other ordinances—25-3354 (property exchange), 25-3355 (parking time limits), 25-3356 (historic preservation repeal), and 25-3357 (Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal)—were introduced and adopted unanimously. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, authorizing a $291,140.56 garbage‑truck purchase and $2,189,429.85 in payroll and bill payments, while a proposed $191,500.00 transfer‑trailer purchase was pulled.

• Ordinance 25-3353 parking‑lot amendment tabled
• Ordinance 25-3354 property‑exchange introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3355 parking‑time‑limit changes introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3356 historic‑preservation repeal introduced, unanimous
• Ordinance 25-3357 Morris Broad Crossroads overlay repeal introduced, unanimous
• Consent agenda approved unanimously – garbage‑truck purchase $291,140.56
• Consent agenda approved unanimously – payroll and bill payments $2,189,429.85
• Transfer‑trailer purchase $191,500.00 pulled (not approved)

Zoning Board

The Board approved the variance request for 25 Essex Road to allow a one‑story addition, and approved the variance for 475 Springfield Avenue for the Protected Tomorrows project, both with unanimous votes. It also approved several memorialization resolutions for properties on Sherman Avenue, Valley View Avenue, Pine Grove Avenue, and Oak Ridge Avenue. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 pm.

• Approved ZB-25-2293 variance for 25 Essex Road (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2295 variance for 475 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 18 Sherman Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 9 Sherman Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 9 Valley View Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for 136 Pine Grove Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved memorialization for Extension – 185 Oak Ridge Avenue (unanimous)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council approved two bond ordinances. Ordinance 25-3348 appropriates $275,000 for sewerage facility improvements and authorizes $261,500 in bonds. Ordinance 25-3349 appropriates $5,501,000 for various city projects and authorizes $5,238,000 in bonds. Both measures passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3348: $275,000 sewerage improvement appropriation, $261,500 bonds (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3349: $5,501,000 city improvements appropriation, $5,238,000 bonds (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board carried the Manglani development application to September 29, 2025 without further notice. It unanimously approved a two‑year extension of the General Development Plan for the 556 Morris Avenue site. The Board also authorized the Chair to sign the updated Recreation Open Space Inventory, approved the amended meeting minutes, entered a closed session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Carried PB-25-278 application to Sep 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑year General Development Plan extension for 556 Morris Ave (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Board Chair to sign R.O.S.1 update (voice vote, unanimous)
• Approved amended June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote, unanimous)
• Authorized entry into closed session for litigation matters (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:02 PM (voice vote, unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Board approved the application ZB-24-2260 for 27 Edgar Street, authorizing preliminary and final site plan approval, conditional use, and multiple variances for a solar panel installation. The Board also approved memorialization resolutions for 180 Blackburn Road and 32/34 Twombly Drive, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved ZB-24-2260 (27 Edgar Street) – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Maleh, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Chieffo, Mr. Cianciulli, Chairman Loikits)
• Approved memorialization for 180 Blackburn Road – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Maleh, Ms. Chieffo, Mr. Cianciulli)
• Approved memorialization for 32/34 Twombly Drive – unanimous (Vice Chair Zahn, Mr. Nelson, Ms. Chieffo, Chairman Loikits)
• Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote – all in favor, none opposed

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It also ratified the variance submission for 1.23 Baltusrol Place, the variance for 80 Elm Street, and the revised plans for 695 Springfield Avenue. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ratified 1.23 Baltusrol Place variance (unanimous)
• Ratified 80 Elm Street garage demolition/rebuild variance (unanimous)
• Ratified revised plans for 695 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The Summit Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications for properties on Sherman Avenue, Valley View Avenue, and Pine Grove Avenue. Three approvals were unanimous while the 9 Valley View Avenue request passed with a single dissenting vote. The board also approved memorialization of minutes from June 2, 5, and 9, 2025, and adjourned the meeting at 9:43 p.m.

• Approved variance for 18 Sherman Avenue (ZB-25-2285) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 9 Sherman Avenue (ZB-25-2290) – unanimous
• Approved variance for 9 Valley View Avenue (ZB-25-2289) – with one nay vote
• Approved variance for 136 Pine Grove Avenue (ZB-24-2276) – unanimous
• Memorialized minutes from June 2, 5, and 9, 2025 – approved
• Adjourned meeting at 9:43 p.m. – motion passed unanimously

Common Council

The Summit Common Council adopted several ordinances, including a $12,606,500 school‑improvement bond, the elimination of the Auxiliary Police, and new vicious‑dog regulations. A historic‑preservation repeal ordinance was tabled, and the 2025‑2030 Capital Plan and Affordable Housing Trust Fund spending plan were approved. Four additional bond ordinances for sewer, utility, and parking projects were introduced, and one loading‑zone ordinance was pulled.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3344 appropriating $12,606,500 for school improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3345 445 eliminating the Auxiliary Police (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-3346 strengthening vicious‑dog regulations (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3347 repealing historic preservation rules (motion to table passed)
• Approved Resolution 41661 amending the 2025‑2030 Capital Plan and 2025 Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41664 adopting the Fourth Round Affordable Housing Trust Fund Spending Plan (unanimous)
• Introduced four bond ordinances (25-3348, 25-3349, 25-3350, 25-3351) for sewer, utility, and parking improvements (unanimous)
• Pulled Ordinance (ID #11987) changing loading‑zone parking rules

Common Council

The Common Council voted to adopt Resolution 41660, which endorses the city's Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The resolution was adopted unanimously by the council members present. The adoption moves the affordable‑housing plan forward and provides the city with immunity from builder’s remedy lawsuits through July. No other motions were recorded as decisions.

• Adopted Resolution 41660 endorsing Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board appointed Ms. Jessica Sands as the official Board Secretary. It then adopted the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan to retain immunity from builder’s remedy lawsuits. The Board also approved the May 29, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Appointed Ms. Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Adopted Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (unanimous)
• Approved May 29, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, unanimous)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission unanimously ratified the submission for the proposed demolition and new construction at 695 Springfield Avenue, even though the commission objected to the design’s compatibility with historic guidelines. The commission also unanimously ratified submissions for a minor subdivision at 68 Valley View Avenue and a variance for slope disturbance at 58 Valley View Avenue. No other actions were taken.

• Ratified submission for 695 Springfield Ave demolition and new construction (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 68 Valley View Ave minor subdivision (unanimous)
• Ratified submission for 58 Valley View Ave slope disturbance variance (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. It scheduled a Community Night for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 on the Village Green, with the commission hosting a table at the event. The commission also confirmed that no meetings will be held in July or August 2025 and set the 2025 Summit Free Market dates.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled Community Night for Tuesday, July 22 at the Village Green
• Environmental Commission will host a table at Community Night
• No Environmental Commission meetings will be held in July or August 2025
• Summit Free Market events set for second Saturday each month 8 am‑3 pm and fourth Friday each month 12‑2 pm in 2025
• Summit qualified for Silver Sustainable Jersey certification (630 points earned)
• Environmental Resource Inventory draft expected in mid‑July

Common Council

The Common Council adopted Ordinance 25-3343, establishing 2025 salaries, wages and compensation for all city officers and employees, with a unanimous vote. The council also introduced several other ordinances for future consideration, including a $12,606,500 school‑bond appropriation and amendments to police, animal control, and historic preservation codes. A series of resolutions were unanimously approved, covering fire department vacancies, senior affordable housing, playground bids, an emergency pump contract not to exceed $90,000, stream‑stabilization support, and temporary pop‑up dog parks.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-3343 (2025 salaries) – unanimous (Boyer, Hamlet, Kalmanson, McTernan, Pawlowski, Toth)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3344 (school improvement bonds $12,606,500) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3345 (amend police code to eliminate auxiliary police) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3346 (amend animal control code on vicious dogs) – unanimous
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3347 (repeal historic preservation commission rules) – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41635 – authorize emergency contract for Constantine Road pump station, not to exceed $90,000 – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41636 – support Salt Brook stream‑stabilization project – unanimous
• Adopted Resolution 41637 – authorize temporary pop‑up dog parks at Memorial Field (July 11‑12) and Village Green (July 25‑26) – unanimous

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved three variance applications: ZB-25-2281 for 65 Fernwood Road, ZB-24-2273 for 32/34 Twombly Drive, and ZB-19-1992-2 for 235 Morris Avenue. The board also unanimously approved four memorialization resolutions for 20 Van Dyke Place, 11 Plain Street, 45 Franklin Place, and 9 Stony Hill Court. The meeting was adjourned at 9:43 PM.

• Approved variance for 65 Fernwood Rd patio (ZB-25-2281) – unanimous
• Approved variances for 32/34 Twombly Dr addition and pool (ZB-24-2273) – unanimous
• Approved variances for 235 Morris Ave expansion (ZB-19-1992-2) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 20 Van Dyke Place (ZB-25-2283) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 11 Plain Street (ZB-21-2117-2) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 45 Franklin Place (ZB-24-2275) – unanimous
• Approved memorialization for 9 Stony Hill Court (ZB-24-2275) – unanimous

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved application ZB-24-2237 for the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation at 695 Springfield Avenue, granting preliminary and final site plan approval, conditional use, and multiple variances. The approval was unanimous, with Ucko moving, Chieffo seconding, and ayes from Cianciulli, Ucko, Chieffo, Fehskens, and Vice Chair Zahn. The Board added the condition that the site will not host a homeless shelter. The meeting was adjourned by voice vote.

• Approved Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the regular and closed‑session minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting. Councilmember Hamlet moved, Councilmember Boyer seconded, and the approval was unanimous. No other formal votes were recorded during the session.

• Approved May 20, 2025 regular and closed session minutes (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on ordinance 25-3341 (no speakers requested)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board approved variance applications for 49 Tulip Street and 67 Dale Drive, both unanimously, and denied the steep‑slope variance for 180 Blackburn Road by a 3‑4 vote. It also approved three memorialization resolutions unanimously. All other items were procedural actions.

• Approved ZB-24-2266 (49 Tulip Street) variance (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2270 (67 Dale Drive) variance with two‑year drainage jurisdiction (unanimous)
• Denied ZB-25-2280 (180 Blackburn Road) steep‑slope variance (3‑4 vote)
• Approved ZB-24-2262 (83 West End Avenue) memorialization (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2279 (78 Essex Road) memorialization (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-25-2277 (31 Hobart Avenue) memorialization (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2254 (6 Llewellyn Road) without notice to 9/15/25
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Ucko, seconded by Nelson)

Planning Board

The Board approved Ms. Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary by unanimous vote. The minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The Board authorized a closed‑session to discuss litigation and affordable‑housing matters, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved Jessica Sands as Planning Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized closed session on litigation and affordable‑housing (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Historic Preservation Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission ratified five variance submissions for properties on Stony Hill Court, Blackburn Road, Hughes Place, Fernwood Road, and 235 Morris Avenue. Each motion was carried unanimously. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Stony Hill Court addition (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Blackburn Road re‑grading and retaining walls (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Hughes Place front‑yard setbacks (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Fernwood Road lot‑coverage patio (unanimous)
• Approved variance and site‑plan for 235 Morris Avenue improvements (unanimous)

Common Council

The Common Council adopted a resolution amending the 2025 budget to move $47,000 between accounts, with no effect on the overall total. The council then approved the full 2025 Municipal Operating Budget of $59,769,230, including a $5.25 million capital budget and a $31.8 million tax levy. Separate resolutions summarizing revenues and the Special Improvement District budget were also adopted unanimously.

• Amended 2025 Municipal Operating Budget (move $47,000) – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Municipal Operating Budget – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Capital Budget of $5.25 million – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Approved 2025 Special Improvement District Budget – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Resolution 41596: Summary of 2025 revenues and appropriations – approved unanimously (7‑0)
• Resolution 41597: Summary of General Revenues and Appropriations for SID – approved unanimously (7‑0)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved four variance applications—ZB-25-2283, ZB-21-2117-2, ZB-24-2274, and ZB-24-2275—each with a unanimous vote. The board also approved two memorialization resolutions for 15 Greenbriar Drive (ZB-24-2272) and 47 Oakland Place (ZB-24-2256) unanimously. All motions were moved and seconded as recorded, and the meeting was adjourned by a unanimous voice vote.

• Approved ZB-25-2283 (fence height variance) – unanimous (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Curran)
• Approved ZB-21-2117-2 (side‑yard setbacks and second‑story addition) – unanimous (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Chieffo)
• Approved ZB-24-2274 (building coverage, side‑yard, FAR, garage variances) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Nelson)
• Approved ZB-24-2275 (FAR addition) – unanimous (Mover: Maleh, Seconder: Nering)
• Approved memorialization ZB-24-2272 (15 Greenbriar Drive) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Curran)
• Approved memorialization ZB-24-2256 (47 Oakland Place) – unanimous (Mover: Chieffo, Seconder: Nering)
• Approved meeting minutes (May 5, 2025) – voice vote, all in favor
• Adjourned meeting – voice vote, all in favor (Mover: Nelson, Seconder: Nering)

Board of Health

The Summit Board of Health unanimously approved the January 27 minutes and a $28,328.92 bill list. No policy or program decisions were made. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $28,328.92 bill list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Environmental Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the April meeting. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and informational reports.

• Approved April meeting minutes

Common Council

The council unanimously tabled two proposed camping ordinances. It introduced two new ordinances—one to raise daily visitor pass fees and another on camping on public property—with hearings scheduled for June. Several resolutions were approved, including a $1.48 M payment of bills and payroll, a $55,767.68 sewer change order, and a vacancy declaration for the roads operator.

• Tabled Ordinance 25-3339 adding “Camping or Sleeping on Public Property” (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-3340 adding “Camping on Public Property” (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3341 to increase daily visitor pass fee and remove bulk discount (unanimous, hearing 6/3/25)
• Introduced Ordinance 25-3342 to add “Camping on Public Property” (unanimous, hearing 6/3/25)
• Approved Resolution 41589 to declare vacancy for DCS Roads Operator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41590 authorizing Change Order #1 for sanitary sewer project ($55,767.68) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41591 authorizing Green Ribbon Display for Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 41594 authorizing payment of bills and payroll ($1,482,379.20) (unanimous)

Zoning Board

The board unanimously approved three variance applications for 83 West End Avenue, 78 Essex Road, and 31 Hobart Avenue. The West End Avenue request was approved with conditions on fencing, stream buffer, storm‑water permits, and design ordinance compliance. The Essex Road request was approved with no conditions. The Hobart Avenue request was approved with conditions requiring engineer and forester compliance and board jurisdiction over stormwater and landscaping.

• Approved ZB-24-2262 (83 West End Ave) with conditions; mover Ucko, seconder Nelson, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-25-2279 (78 Essex Rd) with no conditions; mover Nelson, seconder Fehskens, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-25-2277 (31 Hobart Ave) with conditions; mover Ucko, seconder Nelson, unanimous vote
• Approved ZB-24-2252 (144 Beekman Rd) memorialization resolution; mover Nelson, seconder Zahn, unanimous vote
• Motion to adjourn passed by voice vote; mover Steiner, seconder Nelson, unanimous

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the March 24, 2025 amended meeting minutes. A motion was passed to enter a closed session under Resolution #2025-02 to discuss litigation matters and the Affordable Housing/Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Approved March 24, 2025 amended meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Closed Session under Resolution #2025-02 (Litigation & Affordable Housing) (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2025 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets and the 2025 Special Improvement District Budget, both by unanimous vote. A hearing was held on a bond ordinance to acquire 402 Broad Street, appropriating $210,000 and authorizing $200,000 in bonds. Additional hearings were conducted on safety ordinances covering skateboards, e‑bikes, resident protection, and camping on public property, but no votes were recorded.

• Approved 2025 Municipal, Parking and Sewer Operating Budgets (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Special Improvement District Budget (unanimous)
• Held hearing on Bond Ordinance 25-3336 for 402 Broad Street ($210,000 appropriation, $200,000 bonds) – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3337 adding sections for skateboards, scooters and e‑bikes – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3338 amending resident protection section – no vote recorded
• Held hearing on Ordinance 25-3339 adding camping regulation on public property – no vote recorded

Zoning Board

The Board unanimously approved the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application to carry to a special meeting on June 5, 2025. It also unanimously approved variance requests for Lee and Christina Starker, Jennifer Zocca and Hector Rosekrans, and approved the Johnson application with a 6‑1 vote. Each approval includes specific conditions set by the Board Engineer’s memorandum.

• Approved Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation scheduling (unanimous) – mover: Ucko, seconder: Nering
• Approved Starker steep‑slope variance (unanimous) – mover: Ucko, seconder: Chieffo
• Approved Zocca/Rosekrans FAR and building‑coverage variances (unanimous) – mover: Steiner, seconder: Ucko
• Approved Johnson FAR and lot‑coverage variances (6‑1) – mover: Nering, seconder: Curran

Environmental Commission

The Summit Environmental Commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes. The commission discussed updates on the Earth Day clean‑up, Tiny Forest events, community solar projects, recycling initiatives, and upcoming volunteer activities, but no additional actions were formally adopted.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes

Historic Preservation Commission

The commission ratified the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting. It approved variances for 20 Van Dyke Place, 45 Franklin Place, and 11 Plain Street, each with a unanimous vote. The commission also booked the Preservation NJ HPC Roundtable at Twin Maples for November 1. No other actions were taken.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fence‑height variance at 20 Van Dyke Place (unanimous)
• Approved FAR and coverage variances at 45 Franklin Place (unanimous)
• Approved side‑yard setback and addition variances at 11 Plain Street (unanimous)
• Booked Preservation NJ HPC Roundtable at Twin Maples for Nov 1

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a C‑variance for 144 Beekman Road (application ZB‑24‑2252) allowing a garage reconstruction with conditions that the second floor be used only for storage and that the project follow the Board Engineer’s memorandum. The board also voted to carry the Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation application (ZB‑24‑2237) to the April 21, 2025 meeting, approving the motion unanimously. Memorialization resolutions for 573 Springfield Avenue (ZB‑24‑2261) and 28 Londonderry Way (ZB‑24‑2271) were each approved unanimously. The board approved the March 3, 12, and 17, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the session, all by voice vote.

• Approved ZB-24-2252 garage variance for 144 Beekman Road (unanimous)
• Carried ZB-24-2237 application to April 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2261 memorialization for 573 Springfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved ZB-24-2271 memorialization for 28 Londonderry Way (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

Common Council

The Summit Common Council discussed traffic concerns during events and the need for field lighting at Tatlock. Councilmembers provided updates on the Tatlock Neighborhood Committee and its focus on bus drop‑off plans, parking enforcement, and traffic flow. No motions, votes, or resolutions were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Planning Board

The Board approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with Mr. Lijoi abstaining. It also approved the February 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously, with Mr. Lijoi abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned by voice vote, with all members in favor.

• Approved Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Lijoi abstention)
• Approved Feb 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Lijoi abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, all in favor)