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ZBA clears 1139 Ridgewood plan so builders can preserve heritage trees
Summary
The Zoning Board granted an established‑setback variance for a new home at 1139 Ridgewood Drive so the developer can preserve three protected trees; staff and the applicant said forestry will require a tree‑protection plan and directional boring for utilities.
The Highland Park Zoning Board of Appeals on March 19 approved an established‑building‑setback variance for a proposed new single‑family home at 1139 Ridgewood Drive, allowing the applicant to locate part of the house forward of the block’s established setback so three protected trees can be preserved.
Applicant Neil Fortunado, sworn to testify, said the owners’ priority is to save the rear heritage and key trees. “Our interest here is to save these…
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