Haworth public meetings in 2023
7 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board
The Haworth Zoning Board approved a resolution for 209 Harrison and discussed the Borough's new Building Official.
- Resolution approval for 209 Harrison, Block 1610 Lot 4
Zoning Board
The Board approved a C1 variance for a two-story addition and covered patio at 209 Harrison Street. The approval is subject to the condition that landscaping and drainage plans are carried out to the satisfaction of the Borough engineer.
- Approval of rear yard variance for addition at 209 Harrison St.
- Condition requiring drainage and landscaping review by Board Engineers
- Approval of May meeting minutes
Zoning Board
The Haworth Zoning Board of Adjustment met to approve the April meeting minutes and a resolution regarding 65 Prospect Avenue. The board also entered and exited a closed session during the meeting.
- Approval of resolution for 65 Prospect Avenue
- Amendment and approval of April meeting minutes
Zoning Board
The Board approved a variance application for a rotating slat pergola at 65 Prospect Avenue. The structure requires a variance due to setback issues and lot coverage limits. The approval includes an amendment stating the outdoor structure must never be enclosed.
- Approval of resolution for Buckner, 232 Valley Road
- Approval of application for pergola at 65 Prospect Avenue
- Correction to March 7 minutes regarding a cantilever question
Zoning Board
The board heard two reapplications: one for a deck at 232 Valley Road built without a permit and 2 feet closer to the property line than approved, and one for a pergola at 65 Prospect Avenue that was not included in a prior variance. The deck variance was denied on a 2-5 vote; the pergola application was carried to April 4 for a survey.
- Denied variance for Buckner, 232 Valley Road: deck built 13 feet from property line instead of approved 15 feet
- Carried to April 4: Hudson application for pergola at 65 Prospect Avenue, pending survey of patio dimensions
- Applicant stated contractor On the Spot failed to secure permit; project manager was fired
- Original deck variance (August 2021) had allowed 15-foot rear setback; as-built survey showed 13 feet
Zoning Board
The Haworth Zoning Board held a reorganization meeting, electing Joseph Panzella as Chair and Jeffrey Lester as Vice-Chair, and reappointing the Board Attorney and Recording Secretary. The board discussed two applications returning in March: the Buckner application, where construction exceeded the approved resolution, and the Hudson application, which missed a necessary variance.
- Joseph Panzella elected Chair, Jeffrey Lester elected Vice-Chair
- John D'Anton reappointed as Board Attorney
- Martha Francis reappointed as Board Recording Secretary
- Buckner application returning due to construction larger than approved
- Hudson application returning due to missed variance
Recreation Commission
The Haworth Recreation Commission held a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, with all members present. They unanimously elected officers for 2023: Kim Barba as Recording Secretary, Drew Krasny as Vice Chairman, and Bob Hoyng as Chairman. The commission also agreed on tentative dates for 2023 events, including the Egg Hunt on April 8, Fishing Contest on May 6, Celebrate Haworth Day on October 7, and Halloween Celebration on October 31.
- Elected 2023 officers: Recording Secretary Kim Barba, Vice Chairman Drew Krasny, Chairman Bob Hoyng
- Egg Hunt set for Saturday, April 8, 11 am
- Fishing Contest set for Saturday, May 6, 11 am-1 pm (rain date May 13)
- Celebrate Haworth Day set for Saturday, October 7, 12-4 pm (rain date October 14)
- Safe-Zone Halloween Celebration set for Tuesday, October 31, 4-7 pm