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Week of 2026-07-20
Westwood boards set hearings on housing variances, subdivision, and brewery site plan
Westwood's land-use boards have a full docket this month, with the Zoning Board scheduled to hear a use variance for a three-family structure on Washington Avenue and the Planning Board set to take up a parking variance for Nexgen Sports and a two-lot subdivision on Sand Road. All meetings listed below are agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.
Zoning Board — July 6
The Zoning Board's most significant scheduled item is ZB-25-0110, a use variance application by CJA Ventures LLC for a three-family structure at 78-84 Washington Avenue. Use variances allow development that local zoning does not otherwise permit, so this hearing could shape what gets built at that address.
Other items on the agenda:
- **ZB-26-0103** — Alia Jaludi's appeal of a zoning official's decision.
- **ZB-26-0100** — Michael and Suzanne Horton, seeking approval for a detached garage location at **52 8th Avenue**.
- **ZB-26-0106** — Marshall Okeefe, requesting an above-ground pool setback variance at **56 Kaufman**.
- **ZB-25-0111** — CJA Ventures LLC's amended site plan for a brewery at **247 Westwood Ave**, carried to August 3.
Planning Board — July 8
The Planning Board is scheduled to hold public hearings on two applications:
- **PB-26-0501** — Nexgen Sports site plan with a parking variance at **10 Charles Street, Unit 4**.
- **PB-25-0502** — Adam Nowak's subdivision of **80 Sand Road** into two undersized lots, each measuring **50 feet by 110 feet**.
The board is also scheduled to approve minutes from its June 11 and June 24 meetings and to hold a public comment period for non-agenda items.
Parking Utility Advisory Board — July 7
This meeting is largely procedural. The agenda includes committee reports from Administrative (Carol Knubel), Police (Chief Michael Pontillo), and Council Liaison (Cheryl Hodges), a discussion of employee parking under old business, and a vote on minutes from the May 26 meeting. A public forum allows residents to address the board. No contracts, fee changes, or major decisions appear on the agenda.
Shade Tree Advisory Committee — July 7
The committee is scheduled to review foliar test results for the Kissing Tree and consider a memorial tree dedication for Serenity Lynn. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from May 12 and a review of tree work completed in May and June 2026.
Historic Preservation Commission — July 16
The commission is scheduled to review a submission for 63 Jefferson Avenue and discuss the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding. Budget items on the agenda include a social media services proposal of $1,050 for 7 months and encumbered funds of $1,200 from the 2025 budget for Veteran's Park. The commission is also reviewing a list of potential historic designation sites, including the Westwood Trust Building and the Pascack Movie Theater.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents interested in the brewery site plan at 247 Westwood Ave should note that item is carried to the Zoning Board's August 3 meeting.
Week of 2026-07-13
Westwood Boards Set to Hear Use Variance, Subdivision, and Parking Requests
Westwood's land-use boards have a busy week ahead, with the Zoning Board scheduled to hear a use variance for a three-family structure on Washington Avenue and the Planning Board set to take up a parking variance for a sports facility and a two-lot subdivision on Sand Road. Minutes have not yet been published for any of this week's meetings, so outcomes are not yet available.
Zoning Board — July 6
The Zoning Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing on several variance requests and appeals. The largest item on the agenda is ZB-25-0110, an application by CJA Ventures LLC for a use variance to build a three-family structure at 78-84 Washington Avenue. Use variances typically require the board to find that a proposed use fits the zone's general purpose or serves the public good; no decision has been recorded yet.
Other items on the agenda:
- **ZB-26-0103** — Alia Jaludi's appeal of a zoning official's decision.
- **ZB-26-0100** — Michael and Suzanne Horton, a detached garage location at **52 8th Avenue**.
- **ZB-26-0106** — Marshall Okeefe, an above-ground pool setback variance at **56 Kaufman**.
- **ZB-25-0111** — CJA Ventures LLC, an amended site plan for a brewery at **247 Westwood Ave**, carried to August 3.
Minutes are not yet published, so no vote tallies or rulings can be reported.
Parking Utility Advisory Board — July 7
The Parking Utility Advisory Board meeting is largely procedural. The agenda lists committee reports from Administrative (Carol Knubel), Police (Chief Michael Pontillo), and Council Liaison (Cheryl Hodges), plus an old-business discussion on employee parking. The board is scheduled to vote on minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting and to hold a public forum for resident comments. No contracts, fee changes, or major decisions appear on the agenda.
Shade Tree Advisory Committee — July 7
The Shade Tree Advisory Committee is set to review foliar test results for the Kissing Tree and consider a memorial tree dedication for Serenity Lynn. The committee will also approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and review tree work performed in May and June 2026.
Planning Board — July 8
The Planning Board is scheduled to hold public hearings on two applications:
- **PB-26-0501** — Nexgen Sports, a site plan with a parking variance at **10 Charles Street, Unit 4**.
- **PB-25-0502** — Adam Nowak, a subdivision of **80 Sand Road** into two undersized lots, each measuring 50 feet by 110 feet.
The board will also consider approval of minutes from its June 11 and June 24 meetings and hold a public comment period for non-agenda items.
Because minutes have not been published for any of this week's meetings, the roundup cannot report whether any variance was granted, denied, or carried. Residents who want to know the outcome should check the borough's official meeting records once minutes are posted.
Coming Up
No additional meetings are listed on the provided schedule for the next 14 days. Readers should check the borough website for any newly posted or special meetings.
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