Chatham Board of Adjustment adopts minutes, approves two variances and carries a major corner‑lot project

The Borough of Chatham Board of Adjustment adopted meeting minutes and approved two variance applications at its regular meeting on Sept. 23, 2026, while carrying a larger corner‑lot application for further testimony.

Chair opened the meeting and asked if there were changes to the minutes of the Aug. 18 and Aug. 26 meetings; "There being no suggested changes or amendments, I will make a motion to approve the meeting minutes as drafted," the chair said, and the motions passed by roll call. The board then considered two pre-circulated resolutions to memorialize earlier application decisions (ZB26‑007 and CB26‑011) and adopted both by roll call.

Later in the evening the board voted on two variance applications heard that night. The Jan and Richard White application (179 Center Avenue, ZB26‑006) — a request to add a roof and screens over a recently-built deck that triggers a 205‑sq‑ft building‑coverage variance — was approved after board discussion and a motion; the roll call recorded the present five members voting yes. The Montgomery application (2 Sussex Avenue, ZV26‑012), a modest 313‑sq‑ft second‑floor addition that created a small FAR and side‑yard variance package, was likewise approved after planning testimony and discussion.

The board carried the Jack Alpert application for 205 Hillside (ZB26‑008) to the Oct. 28, 2026 regular meeting without further notice so the absent members and the town planner could review additional testimony and plans. Applicant representatives agreed to supply additional calculations and clarifications requested by the board and borough professionals. The meeting adjourned after scheduling and administrative announcements.