Wayne Township Zoning Decisions: September 2026

In September 2026, Wayne Township held 6 public meetings covering zoning matters. 14 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (100% approval rate), 7 deferred. Activity was up 13% compared to August (213 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Preliminary/final major subdivision at 145 Valley Road (Block 1005, Lot 61)

Deferred.

Application by Akash Shaladia (contract purchaser from Wayne Board of Education) to subdivide the ~9.7-acre lot (434,175 sq ft) at 145 Valley Road, Block 1005 Lot 61, into nine lots: eight single-family building lots plus one undeveloped conservation lot. Extensive engineering testimony from Eric Wilson (Darmstadt Inc.) on stormwater (13 basins including one underground under the cul-de-sac), wetlands transition-area averaging, sewer/water extensions, and setbacks. No vote taken. Applicant elected to stop testimony and continue to November 9, 2026 to redesign stormwater placement; applicant waived notice and tolling of board time. Two more experts (surveyor Darmstadter, planner Catherine Grigori) still to testify.

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EP/Steep-Slope Waiver — 146 Alps Road (Hussain)

Deferred.

Application to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and build a new two-story single-family home with basement garage at 146 Alps Road (Block 915, Lot 12) in the R-15 zone, on a steep 9,375 sq-ft non-conforming lot fronting a county road. EP waiver sought for disturbance of 30%-or-steeper slopes (630 sq ft proposed vs. 500 allowed) and TADA/maximum adjusted disturbance (12,781 sq ft proposed vs. 7,969 allowed). Architect Afshan Vandal and engineer Eric Wilson of Darmstetter Inc. testified. FAR issue (~0.1% over) to be resolved by reducing square footage so no use/D variance required. Board directed applicant to first seek Passaic County approval/meeting on the county-road retaining wall, sidewalk, and stormwater inlet. Continued to December 14, 2026 with no further notice.

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Bulk variance for pool and outdoor amenities at 79 Wyman's Boulevard

Deferred.

Boras, 79 Wyman's Boulevard, Block 1119, Lot 10. Applicant requesting a bulk variance to permit construction of a pool, paved area, walkway and outdoor amenities. Application carried to November 2, 2026 with tolling of the timeline granted; no further notice required.

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Use variance and site plan for contractor storage yard at 26 Pike Drive

Deferred.

Joseph M. Sanzari, Inc., 26 Pike Drive, Block 2800, Lot 49.01 (with access easement over Lot 49.02), Case BOA-2026-012. Applicant requesting minor site plan, bulk variance, and use variance to lease the former Tannis Concrete property as a contractor storage yard: indoor/outdoor storage of construction equipment, vehicle storage for up to 50-75 construction vehicles, 25 vehicle parking lot, vehicle washing station, 3,500 sq ft office space, conference/training facility. Existing concrete facility to be demolished. Proposed one-story building addition (9,170 sq ft addition to 8,442 sq ft existing, total 18,162 sq ft). Use variance sought for expanded ingress-egress hours (6am-6pm Mon-Sat, with emergency access 24/7). Testimony from applicant CEO and architect heard; site engineer/planner/traffic testimony carried to December 7, 2026.

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I Pray House Inc mosque site plan and D3 conditional use variance at 225 Colfax Road

Deferred.

Application by I Pray House Inc for a major preliminary and final site plan, D3 conditional use variance, bulk variance, and environmental protection waiver for the proposed construction of a mosque on an oversized lot with insufficient parking setback. 225 Colfax Road, Block 3517, Lot 26. Building includes underground/lower-level parking garage and basement kitchen. Engineer Waseem Nader testified regarding trash enclosure (sheet C-13), lighting (max 10.0 foot-candle waiver), EV parking (expanding to 10 spaces), tree replacement, wetlands/transition areas, buffer averaging, two stormwater infiltration basins, and multiple comment letters (ADA, Fire, Health, Water, Environmental Commission, engineer Stetile, planner Carolyn Ryder). Numerous items left open including LOI status with NJDEP, sidewalk if-and-when agreement, driveway configuration pending Passaic County review, and shared parking with St. Michael's. No testimony from traffic engineer Mr. Korak or architect this evening. Application heard April 20, June 1, June 6 (no testimony), and August 3, 2026. Carried to October 19, 2026, no further notice, at 7:30 PM.

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Minor Site Plan — Parking Lot Expansion, 7 Doig Road (Turkish American Cultural Association)

Deferred.

Minor site plan to construct a new 17-space parking lot on the western side (accessed from Newark-Pompton Turnpike) and expand the existing parking lot by 7 spaces, increasing parking from 33 to 57 spaces (3 ADA, 1 EV make-ready) at 7 Doig Road (Block 1616, Lot 56), 1.35-acre industrial-zone lot used as a lodge (Turkish/Harmony Point facility). Removal of three trees, new garbage enclosure, landscaping, lighting, stormwater (underground basin tied to county system). Applicant represented by attorney Gregory Acidorian of Summer & Farney; engineer Eric Hough (Burton Engineering) and planner Steve Lydon (Burgess Associates) testified. Design waiver for 8% parking slope (4% allowed) — applicant agreed on the record to reduce to 4% with retaining walls; possible variance for dumpster location. Board raised concerns the added parking would not fully solve overflow parking/traffic safety issues on Doig Road and Glen Eagle; applicant agreed to best-efforts to obtain off-site parking. Continued to December 14, 2026 with tolling of timeline and no further notice.

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Bulk variance for second-floor addition at 329 Parrish Drive

Approved.

Antic Dopsage Dijon, 329 Parrish Drive, Block 906, Lot 65, R15 Zone. Applicant requested bulk variances to add a second floor and renovate the cellar, first floor, and garage of an existing one-story single-family dwelling. Two variances involve combined side yard setback (25 ft required, existing 22.8 ft, proposed 21.9/21.8 ft) and individual side yard setback (6.2 ft existing to remain). Existing house 1,550 sq ft; proposed total 4,549 sq ft. FAR approximately 40 sq ft below maximum. Approved unanimously.

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Memorialization of BOA-2026-032, FAR and bulk variance at 31 Point View Parkway

Approved.

Memorialization of resolution BOA-2026-032 granting an FAR and bulk variance to construct a new code-compliant home on a now vacant lot that previously burned and was later demolished. Rack Homes, LLC, 31 Point View Parkway, Block 4102, Lot 6. Eligible members exclude Mr. Cavallo and Mr. Mangiafrano. Roll call: Antonuccio yes, Biondo yes, Iaposi yes, Chairman Toth yes.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 14 recorded zoning decisions. See all Wayne Township meetings →

Top Keywords This Month

• setback: 41 instances
• variance: 38 instances
• zoning: 32 instances
• residential: 31 instances
• industrial: 19 instances

What to Watch

• Setback mentions were up 71% from August.
• Residential came up 138% more often than August.
• Industrial is new this month with 19 mentions, not present in August.

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