Pompton Lakes Zoning Board Approves Family Home Expansion
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
04/23/2024
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Recording Published:
04/26/2024
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Duration:
21 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Pompton Lakes
- Meeting Overview:
The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on April 23, 2024, resulted in the approval of a significant home expansion project for residents Evan and Rebecca Eagelson on Hilltop Court. The Eagelsons, expecting an addition to their family and seeking more living space, proposed an expansion due to the unusable portion of their property and steep slopes limiting alternatives. Concerns were raised regarding the proximity of the proposed addition to the property line and the potential for erosion or slope instability. The board, after discussion, approved the application with all members present in favor, noting the unique constraints of the property and the limited options for expansion.
During the meeting, board members addressed the technicalities of the Eagelsons’ proposal. The property’s unique topography, featuring steep slopes, was a focal point of discussion. The proximity of the addition to the existing fence line and the potential need for a more robust fencing solution to ensure safety were considered. The board noted that while steep slopes were present, the project did not disturb these areas and therefore did not trigger the steep slope ordinance.
The approval process for the Eagelsons included a walkthrough by a board member and a discussion of the stability and safety of the construction near the steep slope. Questions were raised about the accountability for ensuring that the soil and slope would remain stable during and after construction. It was clarified that typically, the building inspector would oversee such concerns, and the responsibility would likely fall to the contractor to ensure proper safety measures.
The board also briefly discussed other administrative matters, including reminders for financial disclosure filings and the absence of engineers or planners during the meeting. The minutes from the previous meeting held on February 27, 2024, were approved without changes.
Michael Serra
Zoning Board Officials:
Willie Hunt, Frank Abate, Mary Curran, Michael Coss, Maureen Bernstock, David Rowan, Stephen Baig
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
04/23/2024
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Recording Published:
04/26/2024
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Duration:
21 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Passaic County
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Towns:
Pompton Lakes
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