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Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board carries Ozger Properties parking-variance request to March meeting
Summary
The Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board carried two variance applications from Ozger Properties concerning parking at a multi-dealer used-car site to its March 4, 2026 meeting after members pressed for a comprehensive on-site parking plan, deed evidence for an easement and clarity on vehicle storage and emergency access.
The Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board on Feb. 4, 2026 carried two variance applications from Ozger Properties, LLC that seek relief for an existing multi-dealer used-car site to the board’s March 4 meeting, asking the applicant to supply a full parking plan and proof of easement ownership.
Member Dan Wixon moved to accept the resolution to carry the application; Member Albert Cupo seconded. The board deemed the application complete but said it needed additional documentation before deciding. Attorney Matthew Gilson, representing the applicant, and applicant David Ozger presented testimony and submitted a Boswell & Associates letter (Dec. 17, 2025) addressing on-site car maneuverability.
Board members said the site has generated ongoing concerns about vehicle repairs and illegal parking on surrounding streets, and emphasized potential impediments to Department of Public Works and emergency access. The board asked the applicant to provide a parking plan that reflects existing on-site parking for vehicles for sale (not just the DMV minimum layout) and to identify the owner of an easement that several speakers said may be used for parking.
The applicant testified that the site’s proposal includes display stall dimensions of 8 by 16 feet and dealer stalls of 8 by 18 feet and that, according to the applicant’s submission, the property currently has nine more spaces than the applicant said the State Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires. The board cited the DMV rule noted in testimony that calls for three spaces per dealership: two display spaces plus one dealer space.
During public comment, Eric Johansson (Industrial Avenue) asked to review the plans and Joon Kim (510 A Industrial Avenue) said he is the owner of the easement between properties and therefore sought clarification on whether that area can be used for parking. The board requested the applicant produce the deed and a plan showing the full extent of existing on-site parking; no final decision was made.
The board carried the matter to the March 4, 2026 meeting without requiring new public notice. The agenda for that meeting will include the revised parking plan and any deed evidence the applicant provides.
