Votes at a glance: planning-board approvals for August hearing

At its Aug. 26 meeting the Waldwick Planning Board approved several residential variance applications. Short summaries and next steps for each voted item are below.

26 Roberta Lane (Marsh): Approved. The board granted variances to allow a single‑story addition and a two‑car garage that reduces the left-side setback to approximately 4.1 feet. The board recorded public objections on privacy, sunlight and drainage; the resolution will be published and a 45‑day objection window applies. COA assessment may apply before permits are issued.

54 Evergreen Street (Reed): Approved. The board approved exacerbating front- and rear-yard variances on an undersized, shallow lot for a split-level addition and covered portico; the chair noted COA assessment and that the 45‑day objection period will follow publication.

49 Smithfield Road (Lamberti Messina): Approved. The board approved a rear/side addition that exacerbates a preexisting front-setback nonconformity; members said the application was straightforward and the board found a continuing-variance analysis sufficient.

Procedural notes: For each approved application the chair warned applicants about the COA (Council on Affordable Housing) assessment that will be determined by the tax assessor, explained the two‑installment payment schedule for COA, and reminded parties of appeal routes to the town council or Superior Court.

Vote tallies: The meeting record in the transcript confirms approvals but does not consistently record numeric tallies for each roll call in a way that can be cleanly transcribed here; published resolutions will carry the official vote tallies and trigger appeal timelines.