Development News for Waldwick, New Jersey

Planning Board Approves Subdivision of 103 Crescent Avenue into Two Single-Family Lots

The Planning Board considered an application to subdivide a single lot at 103 Crescent Avenue into two building lots, each to house a single-family home. The applicant, RAC Homes LLC, sought variances for lot area and depth for one lot and lot width for the other, citing compatibility with the neighborhood's existing development patterns and the unique configuration of the oversized, irregularly shaped lot. Testimony included engineers, architects, and planners discussing lot dimensions, proposed home designs, drainage, soil movement, and adherence to municipal land use laws. Public comments raised concerns about drainage, potential impact on surrounding properties, and the size of the proposed homes, while also acknowledging the cleanup of existing debris and the potential improvement to the streetscape. The board ultimately approved the subdivision, with members acknowledging concerns about house size but noting the compatibility with the neighborhood pattern and the positive aspects of site cleanup and improved drainage.