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Aug 19, 2026

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Board reviews variances and sets 2026 leadership

Published Aug 19, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Board Approves Residential Property Variances

The Board approved the Kathleen MJ Harmon Living Trust’s variance application by a 5-0 vote after revisions removed 453 square feet of impervious surface, reducing impervious coverage to 42.9%.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Board approves parking redesign and variances

The Board approved an amended site plan for Plant Church to reorient its parking area, reduce impervious coverage, and retain the required number of spaces, with all six members voting yes. It also approved two residential variance resolutions on 5-0 roll calls.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Board Approves Two Home Additions

The Board approved variance applications for home additions at 23 Trotters Lane and 49 Armour Road, both by 8-0 votes. The Trotters Lane project exceeds permitted lot coverage by 0.4 percentage points and improved lot coverage by 0.6 percentage points. The Board also approved a previously issued variance resolution for 29 State Street by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Board approves garage addition variance

The Board approved a variance allowing an approximately 10-foot rear addition to the attached garage at 29 State Street, with all five participating members voting in favor. The Board also approved a resolution for pool pavilion variances at 111 Oweno Road, with three members voting yes.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Board of Adjustment Meeting Summary

The Board approved the Papaleu application for an open-air pool pavilion by a 6-0 vote and carried the Harmon application to July 22, 2026, without requiring additional notice.

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Briefing

Apr 22, 2026

Board Extends Business Park Approval

The Board approved a one-year extension of Mahwah Business Park LLC’s conditional use variance and site plan approval for 65 Ramapo Valley Road, extending the approval to June 2027. The vote was 4-0.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Board Approves Rivian Service Center Plan

The Board of Adjustment voted 8-0 to set aside the denial of Rivian LLC’s tenant application at 16 McKee Drive, approve an amended site plan, and approve outdoor storage. The proposal includes vehicle deliveries and pickups, a Rivian-only service center, 25-30 employees, and an estimated 20-35 vehicle deliveries per day.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Board Approves Four Zoning Variances

The Board of Adjustment approved two applications and memorialized two previously approved resolutions, including variances for a covered patio and a new single-family home. The home application increases permitted lot disturbance from 24.5% to 27.4%, a 2.9-percentage-point increase.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Board approves home addition variance

The Board approved 7-0 variances allowing a first- and second-floor addition at 29 Sunnyside Road despite unmet front and side-yard setbacks. It also approved, by a 6-0 vote, a resolution for front- and rear-yard setback variances at 5 Adams Court.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Board Approves Large Accessory Structure

The Board approved Darrell Brewster’s request for a 1,200-square-foot accessory structure at 96 Masonicus Road by a 6-1 vote. The plan includes removing 830 square feet of asphalt and adding landscape screening; conditions include submitting a Soil Movement Permit Application and updating the zoning table.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Board Approves Residential Setback Variances

The Board unanimously approved Vincent Sparacio’s request for exceptions to front- and rear-yard setback requirements at 5 Adams Court, including setbacks for the home and steps. The Board also carried Darrell Brewster’s accessory-structure application to February 18, 2026, at the applicant’s request.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Board reviews variances and sets 2026 leadership

The Board carried the Vincent Sparacio variance application to February 4 because the plans lacked exact measurements for front and rear setbacks. It also approved 2026 leadership, professional appointments, two prior variance resolutions, and a $250 bill.

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