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Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board reappoints leadership, appoints professionals and approves two variances
Summary
At its Jan. 7 meeting the Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board nominated Henry Dobbelaar as chairman, appointed board professionals, approved two residential variance applications (60 LaSalle Ave and 258 Kipp Ave) and carried two Ozger Properties items to Feb. 4, 2026.
The Hasbrouck Heights Land Use Board, meeting Jan. 7 in council chambers at 320 Boulevard, conducted its 2026 reorganization, appointed board professionals and approved two variance applications for residential renovations.
Albert Cupo nominated Henry Dobbelaar for chairman, and the board affirmed the nomination. D. Wixon nominated S. Risalvato as vice chairman; that nomination was also affirmed. The board unanimously approved its 2026 meeting calendar.
The board appointed Joseph Rotolo, Esq., as board attorney; Boswell Engineering as board engineer (represented on the record by Jeffrey Morris); Burgis & Associates as board planner; and retained court stenographer Beth Calderone. The appointments were accepted on a motion by A. Cupo, seconded by M. Verrastro, and approved by all members in attendance.
The board moved to accept Resolution PB25‑10 concerning Hasbrouck Dev, LLC (125–137 Route 17, Block 181, Lot 15). The motion, offered by K. Hampel and seconded by V. Risalvato, passed by unanimous vote.
The board considered a variance application filed for 60 LaSalle Avenue (Block 15, Lot 37) by Mary Higins. According to the applicant’s presentation by Michael Higgins (legal counsel), the proposal seeks to renovate the single‑family dwelling by retaining part of the existing structure and adding a second story to create four bedrooms and two bathrooms without changing the building footprint or enlarging front, side or rear yard encroachments. The board recorded that construction will not encroach closer to existing setbacks, that a seepage pit is required in the front yard for stormwater management, and that new fencing will be installed. No members of the public spoke for or against the application. On a motion by D. Wixon, seconded by M. Verrastro, the board approved the variance by roll call (all members voting "aye").
The board also approved an application (PB2601) for 258 Kipp Avenue (Block 45, Lot 51) filed by Zachary Anderson. Anderson and architect Laurence Quirk described a project to add vertical living space above the existing first floor and to build a wrap‑around front porch with a front yard setback of 12.78 feet; the first‑floor footprint will not change. The attic will have portions with seven‑foot height for storage/office use. The board noted a requirement for a seepage pit or additional front‑yard piping for stormwater management. With no public comment, the board approved the application on a motion by K. Hampel, seconded by D. Wixon; roll call reflected unanimous approval.
Two applications for Ozger Properties at 60 Railroad Avenue (Block 45, Lot 51), listed as PB25‑13 and PB25‑14, were carried to the board’s Feb. 4, 2026 meeting; no further notice is required. With no further business, the board adjourned.
Meeting actions recorded on the transcript include nominations, appointments of professionals, approval of Resolution PB25‑10, approval of the LaSalle Avenue and Kipp Avenue variance applications, and the carrying of two Ozger Properties matters to Feb. 4, 2026. The transcript records roll call votes and motions as noted above.
