Notice of remote hearing by Township of Bloomfield, November 29, 2021

This notice was issued by the Township of Bloomfield and originally printed in The Star-Ledger on November 29, 2021. It was retrieved from the New Jersey Press Association and republished as-is and without line breaks.

LEGAL NOTICE TOWNSHIP OF BLOOMFIELD ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Bloomfield (the “Zoning Board” or the “Board”) will hold a remote public hearing, pursuant to the instructions set forth below, in connection with property located at 147 Broad Street and 67 Park Place, which properties are designated as Block 252, Lot 1 and Block 251, Lot 5 on the Tax Maps of the Township of Bloomfield, respectively (the “Property”). The Property is currently improved with the Bloomfield Presbyterian Church (a two-story building containing offices and Sunday School classrooms), a one-story Parish House, and a two and a half-story Reverend’s residence. The Property is located within the Township’s R-1A Residential, Single-Family, Fifty Foot Frontage Zone (the “Zoning District”) and the existing use on the Property is a pre-existing non-conforming use. The Applicant, Leonardo da Vinci International Academy of Learning, Inc. (the “Applicant”), has applied to the Zoning Board for preliminary and final site plan approval as well as variance relief from the Township’s Land Development Regulations (the “Code”) to allow a Child Care Center on the Property. Specifically, the Applicant proposes the conversion of five of the eight existing Sunday School classrooms on the second floor of the Church building into a Child Care Center, as well as the installation of a 2,173 square foot outdoor play area, along with other ancillary improvements, including fencing, a bicycle rack, landscaping, and re-striping of existing parking areas. Due to the fact that the proposed Child Care Center use is not a permitted use within the Zoning District, the Applicant is requesting that the Board grant use variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70.d(1) or, in the alternative, grant variance relief to permit an expansion of the pre-existing non-conforming use. Additionally, the Applicant requests that the Board grant a design waiver or variance relief in connection with the size of four proposed parking stalls, whereas a minimum width of 9 feet and a minimum depth of 18 feet is required, and Applicant proposes a width of 8′- 8″. Additionally, to the extent deemed necessary by the Board, the Applicant requests relief to maintain existing non-conforming conditions and/or previous variance relief, including with regard to the minimum number of required parking, minimum rear yard setback, maximum building coverage, maximum lot coverage, and existing building height. Lastly, the Applicant requests that the Board grant any additional approvals, permits, variances, interpretations, waivers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review and processing of the application. Instructions to Join Remote Hearing The remote public hearing is being held in lieu of an in-person public hearing and will be held by remote access only. During the hearing, any interested party, directly or by attorney, will have an opportunity to view the hearing in its entirety, and be heard (ask questions, provide comments or offer evidence). Members of the public will be provided with instructions during the meeting on how to participate. You may participate in the hearing on the scheduled date and time through the web via the Zoom video conference platform or by telephone by using the following options set forth below. Please note, however, that if you participate solely by telephone, you will not be able to view the visual materials that may be displayed during the course of the hearing, and therefore, web participation is preferred. 1. Computer/Mobile Device (by entering the link): https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86950663650?pwd=SXRiNFFJQVVjOE5lVjR1SVBrNUxtQT09 Meeting ID: 869 5066 3650Password: 950524 When logging in to Zoom via Computer or Mobile Device for the first time, please allow a few extra minutes to install the program (if using a computer) or application (if using a mobile device). Individuals accessing the meeting by computer/mobile device will be capable of making public comments at the appropriate times during the meeting by clicking the “raise hand” icon and waiting for the host to unmute them. 2. Telephone: 1-646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 869 5066 3650 Passcode: 950524 Individuals accessing the meeting by telephone will be capable of making a public comment at the appropriate times during the meeting by dialing *9 on their telephone and waiting for the host to unmute them. The meeting will also be available for viewing on Channel 35 (Comcast) or Channel 30 (Verizon), or by streaming live on Facebook Live or the Township website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com . Please contact the Zoning Board Secretary in advance of the meeting if you need assistance in order to access the virtual meeting. All documents filed by the Applicant in connection with this application will be on file and available for public inspection no later than ten (10) days in advance of the hearing date. The Applicant’s hearing exhibits will be made available for public inspection no later than forty-eight (48) hours before the public hearing. All documents and exhibits may be inspected in the Office of the Zoning Board Secretary, Room 203, Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003 by appointment only. To make an appointment to view the documents and the exhibits, kindly contact the Zoning Board Secretary. Alternatively, and where time permits, you may contact the Applicant’s attorney Lisa John-Basta by telephone at 973-530-2083 or email at ljohn-basta@csglaw.com and request hard copies of the application materials be mailed to you. If you intend to request hard copies of documents, it is imperative to make your request as soon as possible to provide sufficient time for the documents to be reproduced and mailed. Members of the public who anticipate undertaking cross-examination, introducing evidence and/or making public comment on the application are encouraged, but not required, to advise the Zoning Board Secretary in advance of the meeting date, to ensure technological needs are accommodated and to further ensure that documents, which will be referenced during the hearing are available for review by all participants. Nicole Cosenza, Zoning Board Secretary, Township of Bloomfield may be reached by telephone at (973) 680-4012 or email at ncosenza@bloomfieldtwpnj.com . You may also contact the Applicant’s attorney, Lisa A. John-Basta, Esq. for information and documents related to the application using the telephone number and email address provided below. Leonardo da Vinci International Academy of Learning, Inc., Applicant Lisa A. John-Basta, Esq. Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC One Boland Drive West Orange, New Jersey 07052 Telephone: 973-530-2083 Email: ljohn-basta@csglaw.com 11/29/21 $363.86