Planning board approves conversion of 77 Livingston Avenue from one- to two-family; parking waiver noted

The Planning Board on May 1 approved a conversion of 77 Livingston Avenue from a one‑family to a two‑family residence, subject to engineering and stormwater conditions and administrative requirements tied to parking and recreation fees.

Architect Gabriel C. presented the application and reported that engineering comments had been addressed and that civil engineer responses were submitted; the village engineer agreed outstanding items could be verified before building permit issuance, with percolation testing acceptable as a pre‑permit condition. Planning staff noted the applicant will need to pay a recreation fee for the additional unit and that required parking for the primary dwelling must be maintained.

Nut graf: the board granted site‑plan approval referencing plans dated 04/15/2025 but modified the resolution at the meeting to record that the board would waive the pay‑in‑lieu parking requirement (initially discussed) for this case; the board required that engineering/stormwater items be satisfied before a building permit and that the recreation fee be paid before the certificate of occupancy.

Procedure and public comment: a public hearing was held and closed at the meeting; no substantive public opposition was recorded in the transcript.

Quote: Gabriel C., the project architect, said the engineering memo’s comments had been addressed and “unless there is any other question” they were ready to proceed.

Ending: Applicant must obtain final engineering sign‑offs, arrange any necessary waivers before the village board for parking (if later required), and pay the recreation fee prior to occupancy.