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Pompton Lakes Zoning Board adopts three property variances for Montclair, Lenox and Blackall avenues
Summary
The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment voted June 24 to adopt three resolutions granting variances and approvals for properties on Montclair Avenue, Lenox Avenue and Blackall Avenue; the Montclair decision limits the permitted use to commercial utility storage and includes compliance conditions.
The Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment adopted three resolutions on June 24 approving zoning changes and site conditions for properties on Montclair Avenue, Lenox Avenue and Blackall Avenue.
For 430 Montclair Avenue (resolution BOA25-03470), the board approved a use-variance application and associated preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances. Speaker 3 summarized conditions including a limitation that the permitted use be commercial utility storage, compliance with two March review letters, contact with garbage haulers to avoid early collections, and tenant reminders not to park or store unlicensed vehicles on borough streets. The board discussed enforcing change-of-use reviews through the zoning officer so each new tenant would be screened at the time of application.
On Lenox Avenue (resolution BOA25-0560), the board adopted bulk variances for an addition and garage. A stated condition prohibits installing dormers on the nonconforming side of the house where the setback is 2.87 feet.
The board also approved the Blackall Avenue addition (resolution BOA25-0729), which covered front and rear porch repairs and steps; Speaker 3 said there were no significant conditions and the project was approved as presented.
Votes at a glance: In roll-call votes recorded during the meeting, board members generally recorded ‘Yes’ or ‘Present’ for these resolutions (detailed roll-call responses were captured in the minutes). The resolutions passed at the June 24 meeting with the conditions described above.
Why it matters: The approvals resolve immediate requests by property owners to alter existing residential or commercial structures; Montclair’s decision in particular imposes use limits and operational conditions intended to address community concerns about parking, trash collection timing, and tenant activity.
Next steps: The board’s conditions require compliance actions (e.g., contact with garbage haulers, zoning officer oversight for tenant change-of-use) that will be enforced through the borough’s zoning office and routine follow-up at the time of permits or tenant changes.
