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Votes and actions at a glance: Tenafly Board of Adjustment, Feb. 2, 2026
Summary
Summary of formal actions at the Feb. 2 Tenafly BOA meeting: officer appointments and professional nominations (unanimous), denial of 129 Highwood fence variance (4-3), approval of 66 Dean Drive addition (6-0), and deferral of the 45 Magnolia resolution to March 2.
The Tenafly Board of Adjustment took the following recorded actions at its Feb. 2, 2026 meeting:
- Appointments: Nominated and confirmed Mr. Kominsky as Chairperson, Mr. Cytryn as Vice Chairperson and Mr. Friedman as Second Vice Chairperson; nominated Mr. Zenn (Cullen & Dykman) as Board Attorney and Mr. Hals (Schwanewede Hals & Vince) as Board Engineer. All appointments passed by voice vote (unanimous among attending members).
- 129 Highwood Avenue (ZB-2025-10): Motion to deny homeowner Joyce Hamrahs variance request to install 62 and 82 front-yard fencing and a mesh deer fence. Vote: 4-3 to deny (motion by Dr. Paskhover; second by Mr. Friedman). Minutes note the roll-call vote but do not clearly map each board member to yes/no in the text.
- 66 Dean Drive (ZB-2025-11): Motion to approve a second-floor addition that requires rear- and side-yard relief; approval included a condition requiring a ridge-height certification prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Vote: 6-0 (Ms. Toro not present to vote).
- 45 Magnolia Avenue (ZB-2025-09): Resolution regarding a proposed subdivision for D & C Honda was noted and deferred; the written resolution will be available at the March 2, 2026 meeting.
These actions are recorded in the meeting minutes signed by Board Secretary Sharon Peterson.
