Paramus public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings for residential and commercial applications. The body is reviewing requests for a patio variance and site modifications for a business, as well as a proposal for a new storage facility.
- Docket No. 7148: Proposal to construct a four-story self-storage facility at 750 Route 17 North
- Docket No. 7142-G: Request to install emergency generator, electric car charger, and lighting at 331 & 341 Route 17
- Docket No. 7168: Request to retain an 18 by 70 foot raised patio at 187 Denver Road
- Resolutions for Dockets 7171, 7170, 7167, and 7166
Board of Adjustment
The Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding residential and commercial land-use applications. The body will consider requests for zoning variances and site plans for properties on Denver Road and Route 17.
- 750 Route 17 North: Proposal to remove existing structures and build a four-story self-storage facility
- 331 & 341 Route 17: Request to install emergency generator, modify bollards, electric car charger, and site lighting
- 187 Denver Road: Request to retain an 18 by 70 foot raised patio constructed without permits
- Resolutions for Dockets 7171 (Salvalani), 7170 (Chan), 7167 (Talarico), and 7166 (Sciglitano)
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission is reviewing reports from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Discussions include tree preservation at 395 Chestnut Street and the status of the 'Roots in the Lawn' program.
- Tree preservation release for PSEG trimming at 395 Chestnut Street
- Completion of 'Roots in the Lawn' program at 17 locations
- Update on Paramus' 100th Celebration historical data request
- Progress report on the Sidewalk Program
- Authorization to pay bills
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission is reviewing a tree preservation release for 80 Birchwood Road and PSEG trimming plans for 2021-2022. The Assistant Superintendent provided updates on sidewalk and root-in-lawn programs, noting the need for a new bid as the 2017 sidewalk contract expires December 31, 2021.
- Tree preservation release for 80 Birchwood Road
- PSEG planned trimming for 2021-2022
- Sidewalk program update: 66 locations marked, 391 slabs at 147 trees
- Roots in the Lawn program: 17 locations ready, 23 locations pending hold harmless forms
- Expiration of 2017 sidewalk contract on 12/31/2021
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The Shade Tree & Parks Commission is reviewing tree preservation releases for several residential addresses. The body is also discussing a sidewalk program and attendance at the 2021 Shade Tree Federation Conference.
- Tree preservation releases for 72 Lotus Lane, 235 Hoppers Lane, 233 Concord Drive, 165 Stuart Street, 95 Benton Road, 459 Nevada Street, and 652 East Beverwyck Place
- $100,000.00 capital funding for the 2021 Sidewalk Program
- Sidewalk program contractor start date in early October for 123 locations
- Attendance for two people at the 2021 Shade Tree Federation Conference on October 21-22
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission is reviewing a tree preservation release for 662 East Beverwyck Pl. and discussing revisions to ordinances and the policy manual. The meeting also includes reports on operations, planting, and the Aerial Bucker Truck #402.
- Tree preservation release for 662 East Beverwyck Pl.
- Ordinance revisions by Dan Lagana
- Policy manual revisions
- Aerial Bucker Truck #402 presentation
- Authorization to pay bills
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission is reviewing tree preservation releases for 309 Oradell Avenue and 282 Herbert Place. The meeting includes updates on 2021 capital requests, COVID-19 status, and recent snow accumulation totals.
- Tree Preservation Release: 309 Oradell Avenue
- Tree Preservation Release: 282 Herbert Place
- Spring Planting update
- Snow event report: 29 inches total between January 31 and February 8
Shade Tree & Parks Commission
The commission is reviewing several requests for tree preservation releases and one appeal. The body will also discuss year-end reports for Tree City USA and the Emerald Ash Borer treatment program.
- Tree Preservation Release requests for 224 Concord Drive, 60 Harvey Avenue, 205 Thomas Drive, 533 Green Valley Road, and 170 Behnke Avenue
- Appeal for partial preservation holding at 210 Concord Drive
- Request for replacement tree at Vivian Court
- Emerald Ash Borer treatment contractor and overtime request
- Year-end reports for Tree City USA and NJUCF