River Edge Land Use Board Delays Decision on Sweet Spot River LLC Driveway Proposal Pending Police Input
- Meeting Overview:
The River Edge Land Use Board meeting on June 24th, 2026, focused on several issues, including the discussion of a request by Sweet Spot River LLC to reconfigure an access point on Route 4 East. The Board decided to seek input from the police department before supporting the proposal. Additionally, several memorializations for property alterations were approved, and some applications were deferred to future meetings.
The principal topic of discussion was the application submitted by Sweet Spot River LLC concerning their property on Route 4 East. The company proposed changing an exit-only driveway to an entrance-only driveway, with the aim of facilitating better access to their business. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) recommended that Sweet Spot River LLC seek a letter of support from the borough. However, the Land Use Board opted to delay action on the letter until further input was obtained from the River Edge Police Department, which had previously been involved in traffic pattern discussions for the site. The borough planner agreed to coordinate with the police and the applicant to gather necessary information before the next meeting.
In addition to this primary issue, the Board approved several resolutions related to property alterations. Notable approvals included DNL Dellesandro’s request for additions and renovations on Woodland Avenue, J. Malkey’s alterations on Windsor Road, and Christina Castanzo’s site improvements on Lexington Drive. Each of these resolutions had been reviewed by the Board prior to the meeting, allowing for swift approval with no further discussion.
Furthermore, the Board announced the deferral of two applications. The hearing for Pacific Outdoor Advertising LLC, which seeks site plan approval and variances for a new billboard, was postponed to July 22nd. Similarly, Michael and Melanie Schwiger’s application for constructing an outdoor living space on Adams Avenue was rescheduled for July 8th. These deferrals were made without additional notice required to the applicants, who were informed to attend the respective future meetings.
Thomas Papaleo
Land Use Board Officials:
Chris Caslin (Member – Chairman), Richard Mehrman (Member – Vice Chairman), Eileen Boland (Member), Dario Chinigo (Member), Ryan Gibbons (Member – Secretary), Michael Krey (Member), Bruce Feffer (Member), Colin Busteed (Alternate #2), Tom Behrens (Borough Planner), Robert Costa (Engineer), Stephen Depken (Land Use Zoning Officer), Marina Stinely (Land Use Attorney), Ed Alter (Land Use Clerk)
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Meeting Type:
Land Use Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
06/24/2026
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Recording Published:
06/25/2026
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Bergen County
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Towns:
River Edge
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