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Pompton Lakes planning board hears project and permit updates including Krasler's storefront project and former gas station
Summary
At its April 15 meeting the Pompton Lakes Planning Board received updates on several local projects — a Krasler's storefront proposal, a former gas station at 61A nearing council review but awaiting county approval for parking, the Viola project awaiting building permits, and a pending North Legion Street water permit.
The Pompton Lakes Planning Board on April 15, 2025 heard brief updates about several local projects and permit applications that could return for formal review in coming weeks.
Why it matters: several projects discussed will require additional approvals from municipal bodies or outside agencies (county approvals or building permits). These items indicate near-term activity on Main Street and other parts of town that could lead to formal applications before the board or the borough council.
Board and staff updates Board members and staff said the board will see an application related to the Krasler's property, described as a storefront area that previously contained a liquor store and a pizza business; the submission will not be presented as a redevelopment application. The presenter said the structure is narrow and historically had two stories and that the application is likely to be scheduled for May if paperwork is complete.
An application for the former gas station at 61 A (referred to as “61A”) is advancing toward final council approval; staff reported the project is in the early stages and that the developer (identified in the meeting as Susians) is working with the county to secure one or two parking spaces the project needs because some required spaces lie on county-controlled land. The transcript indicates the resident occupying a nearby tower has long lived there and that parking arrangements are part of negotiations; the developer and county must approve use of the county-controlled spaces before the project can be finalized.
The Viola project (a garage matter) has returned revised plans that reflect prior agreements; signatures were awaited and the borough has forwarded the documentation to the engineers. Staff reported the planning review is complete and the project is now waiting for building permits to be filed with the borough’s building department.
North Legion Street water work was noted as not yet having filed permits; staff said the water company has not yet submitted permit applications.
No formal actions were taken on these items at the April 15 meeting; the remarks were updates and scheduling information only. The board did not vote on any redevelopment designations, site approvals or permit grants during the session.
What’s next If the Krasler's storefront application is submitted on schedule, the board may schedule a May hearing. The 61A project must secure county approval for parking spaces before final municipal approvals can proceed; the Viola project will require issuance of municipal building permits before construction may begin.
The meeting adjourned after the updates.
