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Zoning board approves second-floor addition at 21 Garfield Ave., with box-bay removed
Summary
The Clifton Zoning Board granted variances allowing a one‑story house at 21 Garfield Ave. to add a second floor, subject to removal of a projecting box bay feature and updated plans showing that change. The vote was 7–0.
The Clifton Zoning Board of Adjustment on March 5 approved variances permitting a second‑floor addition at 21 Garfield Ave., with a condition that a projecting box bay on the proposed second floor be removed from the plans.
Architect William J. Martin told the board the project will raise an existing one‑story dwelling straight up, keep the structure within the 30‑foot height limit and pull the front face back to eliminate a front‑yard encroachment. Martin described the property as “trapezoidal” and said the work requires C‑type variances tied to preexisting nonconformities.
Board members said the changes are an improvement to the neighborhood. Vice Chair Molnar moved to approve the…
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