PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN MADE BY: EDUARDO LOPEZ and JESUS LOPEZ, for variance(s) and related relief from the Zoning Laws of THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE BOROUGH OF WOODLAND PARK under/as set forth hereinbelow: The following proposed bulk/dimensional variance relief is being requested at this time: §22-4.4 A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING IS PROHIBITED IN THE R-C ZONE. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING A TWO- FAMILY DWELLING. A VARIANCE IS REQUESTED. §22-4.5 MINIMUM LOT AREA REQUIRED IS 6,000 SQUARE FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 2,294 SQUARE FEET, THIS IS A PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMITY. §22-4.5 MINIMUM LOT WIDTH REQUIRED IS 60 FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING IS 50 FEET, THIS IS PRE-EXISTING NON-CONFORMITY. §22-4.5 MINIMUM LOT DEPTH REQUIRED IS 100 FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 45.87 FEET, THIS IS PRE-EXISTING NON- CONFORMITY. §22-4.5 MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIRED IS 20 FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 5 FEET, A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. §22-4.5 MINIMUM COMBINED SIDE YARD SETBACK REQUIRED IS 15 FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 10 FEET, A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. §22-4.5 MINIMUM COMDINE REAR YARD SETBACK REQUIRED IS 25 FEET. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 9.2 FEET, A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. §22-4.5 MAXIMUM BUILDING COVERAGE REQUIRED IS 40%. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 48.6%, A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. §22-34.1h VARIANCE FOR RETAINING WALL HEIGHT. THE PORTION OF THE RETANING WALL ALOGN THE EASTERN FRONT PROPERTY LINE, WHICH IS ADJACENT TO I-80, HAS A MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FIVE FEET, SIX INCHES. A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. §22-35.2c VARIANCE FOR MINIMUM HABITABLE AREA. MINIMUM HABITABLE AREA REQUIRED IS 768 SQUARE FEET FOR EACH STORY. THE PROJECT IS PROPOSING 691 SQUARE FEET. A VARIANCE IS BEING REQUESTED. Additionally, this Application will require a "D" Use Variance so as to permit a multi/two (2) family residence in a single/one (1) family residential zone. Applicant seeks variances so as to permit: The Property is located in the "R-C" Zone, which is designated for single/one (1) family residential use. The proposed dwelling consists of two (2) floors of living space, a basement and a one car garage. Essentially, per the plans provided with the Application herein, each "family floor unit" proposes to have two (2) bedrooms, one (1) bathroom, one (1) kitchen, (1) living room/dining room area, (1) washer/dryer closet and several storage/clothing closets. Preliminary and final site plan approval is being sought herein. Additionally, this Application will require a "D" Use Variance so as to permit a multi/two (2) family residence in a single/one (1) family residential zone. As noted in the formal Application, the new construction will provide, in part, (1) improved off-street parking which did not previously exist; (2) positive alteration to the existing and vacant fire damaged vacant lot; (3) expansion of the previously existing structure to a more modernized home with higher neighborhood property values; and (4) continued use similar to that of the prior use. Furthermore, improvements will consist of new utility connections and upgrades to service the new structure per the current code. The Applicant's lot is significantly undersized at 2,294 square feet (sf), when 6,000 square feet (sf) is required - a less reduction by greater than 50% of lot size. Regardless of the construction in the proposed Application, the minimum lot size cannot and will not change. Thus, the undersigned lot dimension remains a significant hardship to the Applicant. Notwithstanding same, the newly proposed residence will provide for an updated and modernized design, with off street parking which did not exist previously, and continues to keep many of the pre-existing non-conformities the same and/or similar to such prior dimensions. Additionally, the Application will require a Use (D) variance so as to permit a multi/two (2) family residential structure, in a one (1) family residential zone. Presently, the existing use, prior to the destruction of the home by fire is/was a two (2) family home. Additionally, as noted in the formal Application, the new construction will provide, in part, (1) improved off-street parking which did not previously exist; (2) positive alteration to the existing and vacant fire damaged vacant lot; (3) expansion of the previously existing structure to a more modernized home with higher neighborhood property values; and (4) continued use similar to that of the prior use. Furthermore, improvements will consist of new utility connections and upgrades to service the new structure per the current code. The Application will require additional variances for retaining wall height and minimal habitable square footage per each story. Finally, the Applicant shall seek any other variances and/or waivers that may be required, so as to permit approval of the Application pursuant to Borough of Woodland Park Construction Code in addition to those listed hereinabove, on and as to the premises presently commonly known as: 81 MARCELLUS AVENUE, WOODLAND PARK, NEW JERSEY Located within BLOCK 14, LOT 11 Also, that such Application is on file with the Borough of Haledon Board of Adjustment and a Public Hearing has been scheduled for Monday, March 30, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Building located at 5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park, New Jersey.Anyone interested in this Application may be present in person represented by an agent or attorney, and present any objection which you may have in the granting of this Application. All documents relating to this Application are on file in the office of the Borough of Woodland Park of the Construction Code Official, located at 5 Brophy Lane, Woodland Park, New Jersey, and may be inspected on any business day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. /s/ William C. Saracino WILLIAM C. SARACINO, ESQ., Attorney for Applicants, Eduardo Lopez and Jesus Lopez March 19 2026 LNYS0480418 $75.66