Borough of Franklin Lakes
Zoning Board of Adjustment
August 6, 2026
Public Notice Hearing
Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Code of the Borough of Franklin Lakes and the
provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12, notice is hereby given that Thomas & Carla Mergola, owners
of the property commonly known as 34 Silver Rock Way, also known as Unit
#21 Lot 1 in Block 3405 on the Tax Assessment Map of the Borough of Franklin Lakes have
made application to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for Variance Relief to extend their deck on
their corner end unit townhome, pursuant to Section 300-107 & 300-121 of the Land Use
Ordinance of the Borough of Franklin Lakes.
The applicants see relief with respect to allow a deck expansion towards Northwood Drive over
the 30' front yard setback. The applicants also seek whatever other variances, permits, waivers,
exceptions, deviations or approvals the Board deems to be required.
A Public Hearing with respect to this application has been scheduled for 08/06/2026 at 7:30p.m.
The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers ofthe Franklin Lakes, 480 DeKorte Drive,
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.
A copy of the application and related materials are on file in the Office of the Clerk to the Board,
Borough Hall of Franklin Lakes, 480 Dekorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. The application
and related materials will be placed on the Website of the Brough of Franklin Lakes
(www.franklinlakes.org) for public inspection. If a member of the public lacks the ability to
access the application and related materials, that member of the public may contact Elizabeth
Baker, Board Clerk at 201-891-4000, Ext. 1220 or at Ebaker@franklinlakes.org to make
alternate arrangements to review the application and related materials, and exhibits.
Members of the public may participate in the meeting according to the customary practice and
procedures of the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Franklin Lakes.
Thomas & Carla Mergola
34 Silver Rock Way
Block 3405. Lot 1
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
July 15 2026
LNYS0555171
$38.28