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Zoning board approves conversion of 22 Smull Avenue to two-family residence
Summary
The Caldwell Zoning Board unanimously approved Application Z25-007 to convert the first-floor commercial space at 22 Smull Avenue into a two-family rental, granting a D (use) variance and related C (bulk) variances with conditions on interior changes, parking signage and no separate garage rentals.
The Caldwell Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 7–0 on Feb. 4, 2026 to approve Application Z25-007, allowing the conversion of the mixed-use building at 22 Smull Avenue into a two-family rental unit.
Attorney Robert Gaccione introduced the application on behalf of property owners Kallanxhi Brothers (Gerti and Arion Kallanxhi). The proposal would convert the first-floor commercial space into a residential unit, which requires a D variance because first-floor residential is not permitted in the OR/C Office Residential Character Zone. The board was told the D variance requires five affirmative votes; the C variances for bulk, described as pre-existing and nonconforming, require a simple majority.
Owner Gerti Kallanxhi testified that he purchased the property from the Borough in August 2025 and that…
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