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Allendale Land Use Board approves two home additions with conditions, carries another to February
Summary
The board approved applications for 65 New Street and 95 Midwood Avenue with conditions on stormwater, screening and memorializing resolutions; a third application for 43 Colonial Drive was carried to the Feb. 12 meeting to allow revised plans and landscaping details.
The Allendale Land Use Board considered three residential applications Jan. 15, approving two with conditions and carrying a third to the board—s February meeting.
Application 2024-13 (65 New Street) proposed a second-story addition and modifications including a shortened front porch. The applicant—s team presented revised plans that reduced gross building area ratio and altered porch details; the board and the borough—s engineer discussed stormwater mitigation, dry wells and screening. After public comment and board discussion the board moved to approve the application with conditions including engineering sign-off on stormwater/dry-well details, limits on accessory structures in a specified corner of the lot, and that counsel—s draft memorializing resolution reflect the agreed conditions.
Application 2024-16 (95 Midwood Avenue) continued from November with revised plans that reduced the gross building area ratio and adjusted garage access. The applicant agreed to conditions for plot plans and drainage controls; the engineer reiterated standard expectations for impervious-coverage calculations, lighting and exterior colors to be reviewed before final sign-off. The board approved the application and directed counsel to prepare a memorializing resolution.
Application 2024-15 (43 Colonial Drive) for a single-story addition and covered patio (Block 1206, Lot 14) was carried to the Feb. 12 meeting. The applicant and the board noted constraints from an on-site easement and nearby stream/flood-hazard areas; neighbors raised concerns about setbacks and proximity to an easement. The board asked the applicant to provide revised plans showing landscaping and revised siting and indicated the continuation date of Feb. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
For the two approvals, motions passed by roll call and the board recorded affirmative votes; applicants will receive the memorializing documents and may proceed toward building-department permits once conditions are satisfied.
