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August 18, 2021
Final supporters
PETITION REQUESTING ADJOURNMENT OF MAHWAH PLANNING BOARD MEETING
To: The Planning Board of the Township of Mahwah,
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PETITION the Township of Mahwah Planning Board to adjourn the upcoming Board meeting currently scheduled for May 24, 2021 regarding the land use application of the applicant Fyke Brook Estates, LLC for the property located at 1 Fyke Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430.
1. The Petitioners are residents and property owners of Rio Vista Mahwah Homeowners Association.
2. The property located at 1 Fyke Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430, also known as Block 21, Lots 21, 22 & 23, was recently re-zoned by the Town as a multiple dwelling; The immediately adjacent properties and neighboring community, including Petitioners’ properties, are zoned and continue to be maintained as single family homes.
3. On February 19, 2021, Fyke Brook Estates, LLC submitted an application to the Mahwah Planning Board for the proposed development of a multiple dwelling rental complex on the subject property referenced above.
4. Due to the restrictions imposed by the State of New Jersey and the Township of Mahwah as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the residents of Rio Vista Mahwah have not been afforded the opportunity to evaluate the impact that the proposed development will impose. Accordingly, the Petitioners respectfully request that the Planning Board adjourn the currently scheduled meeting, which is set to discuss and potentially approve the subject development, for ninety (90) days.
The requested adjournment is necessary for the Petitioners:
a. To identify the ramifications that this undertaking will have on the public health, safety, welfare, comfort, and convenience due to the density of the proposed development.
b. To understand the legal consequences and to mitigate the potential damages to Rio Vista Mahwah and its homeowners, the infringement of rights of adjacent properties due to the nature of the rezoning, avoid conflicts of interest, and to review the developer’s application to ensure that all procedural prerequisites and formalities were observed.
c. To ensure that the proposed development will not lead to short and long-term environmental repercussions and to study the toxic pollution, sanitation, landscape and other environmental hazards and concerns given the existing nature of the premises as a historic junkyard and construction site.
d. To define the present and anticipated problems that the proposed development may pose on the surrounding real property in our community and to allow the opportunity to implement remedial measures if necessary.
e. To reduce the creation of hazards to pedestrians, particularly to our community’s children, from the substantial increase in heavy traffic on otherwise quiet town roads and to consider the potential adverse effects on the value of the homes in Rio Vista Mahwah.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners respectfully ask that the May 24, 2021 meeting be adjourned for ninety (90) days.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 20, 2021
May 18, 2021
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May 17, 2021
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support shows the Planning Board that our community is paying close attention.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2021
May 15, 2021
We are approaching the 100 signature milestone. Please send this link to a neighbor now so we can keep the momentum going.
124 Comments
Why are we even looking at a plan that has structures placed within a riparian wetland zone? Why don't we have 30 foot setbacks? Why wasn't the undeveloped property on Darlington Ave next to 287 considered for this purpose? This plan plan replaces almost entirely permeable lots with unpermeable surfaces. Who dropped the ball on this?
Traffic will make the neighborhood too dangerous to walk or drive in. Intersection of Seminary and Campgaw is crazy already with people cutting through. People speed on Seminary and its wonder no one got stuck by a car yet, especially over the hill near Walsh.
Looking at the zoning map Fyke Road is zoned as public space so how does it become suitable for location of a multi-family rental property
25 Brams Hill Dr. We moved to this neighborhood in December from Montvale NJ SPECIFICALLY because of all the development happening in Montvale and because our children could not safely walk or ride their bikes on the streets because of all the traffic. We chose this neighborhood for the quality of life it offers. Under no circumstance should a new through street be allowed to be put in.
This project would destroy the values of Rio Vista homes, depleting the tax base. Seminary Drive is a disaster with cars racing through at all hours. Our roads have never, ever been replaced. We are treated by Mahwah officials with utter disdain.
Seminary Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 With 40+ Rental Apartments ALL CONGESTED in this SMALL AREA & ALL OPENING into Seminary Drive will drastically drive down the value of Rio Vista Development Single Family Homes,..... As 40+ Rental Apartments makes this Rio Vista Development less desirable & less exclusive!
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The meeting is adjourned. We won the time we needed to make sure our neighborhood is protected.
August 18, 2021
Final supporters
PETITION REQUESTING ADJOURNMENT OF MAHWAH PLANNING BOARD MEETING
To: The Planning Board of the Township of Mahwah,
THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY PETITION the Township of Mahwah Planning Board to adjourn the upcoming Board meeting currently scheduled for May 24, 2021 regarding the land use application of the applicant Fyke Brook Estates, LLC for the property located at 1 Fyke Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430.
1. The Petitioners are residents and property owners of Rio Vista Mahwah Homeowners Association.
2. The property located at 1 Fyke Road, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430, also known as Block 21, Lots 21, 22 & 23, was recently re-zoned by the Town as a multiple dwelling; The immediately adjacent properties and neighboring community, including Petitioners’ properties, are zoned and continue to be maintained as single family homes.
3. On February 19, 2021, Fyke Brook Estates, LLC submitted an application to the Mahwah Planning Board for the proposed development of a multiple dwelling rental complex on the subject property referenced above.
4. Due to the restrictions imposed by the State of New Jersey and the Township of Mahwah as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the residents of Rio Vista Mahwah have not been afforded the opportunity to evaluate the impact that the proposed development will impose. Accordingly, the Petitioners respectfully request that the Planning Board adjourn the currently scheduled meeting, which is set to discuss and potentially approve the subject development, for ninety (90) days.
The requested adjournment is necessary for the Petitioners:
a. To identify the ramifications that this undertaking will have on the public health, safety, welfare, comfort, and convenience due to the density of the proposed development.
b. To understand the legal consequences and to mitigate the potential damages to Rio Vista Mahwah and its homeowners, the infringement of rights of adjacent properties due to the nature of the rezoning, avoid conflicts of interest, and to review the developer’s application to ensure that all procedural prerequisites and formalities were observed.
c. To ensure that the proposed development will not lead to short and long-term environmental repercussions and to study the toxic pollution, sanitation, landscape and other environmental hazards and concerns given the existing nature of the premises as a historic junkyard and construction site.
d. To define the present and anticipated problems that the proposed development may pose on the surrounding real property in our community and to allow the opportunity to implement remedial measures if necessary.
e. To reduce the creation of hazards to pedestrians, particularly to our community’s children, from the substantial increase in heavy traffic on otherwise quiet town roads and to consider the potential adverse effects on the value of the homes in Rio Vista Mahwah.
WHEREFORE, Petitioners respectfully ask that the May 24, 2021 meeting be adjourned for ninety (90) days.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 20, 2021
May 18, 2021
We need to hit 250 signatures fast. Send the link to your neighbors right now.
May 17, 2021
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support shows the Planning Board that our community is paying close attention.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2021
May 15, 2021
We are approaching the 100 signature milestone. Please send this link to a neighbor now so we can keep the momentum going.
124 Comments
The wetlands aspect needs to be addressed. There could be serious implications of flooding, weakened soil structure and watershed contamination.
Why are we even looking at a plan that has structures placed within a riparian wetland zone? Why don't we have 30 foot setbacks? Why wasn't the undeveloped property on Darlington Ave next to 287 considered for this purpose? This plan plan replaces almost entirely permeable lots with unpermeable surfaces. Who dropped the ball on this?
Traffic will make the neighborhood too dangerous to walk or drive in. Intersection of Seminary and Campgaw is crazy already with people cutting through. People speed on Seminary and its wonder no one got stuck by a car yet, especially over the hill near Walsh.
Looking at the zoning map Fyke Road is zoned as public space so how does it become suitable for location of a multi-family rental property
25 Brams Hill Dr. We moved to this neighborhood in December from Montvale NJ SPECIFICALLY because of all the development happening in Montvale and because our children could not safely walk or ride their bikes on the streets because of all the traffic. We chose this neighborhood for the quality of life it offers. Under no circumstance should a new through street be allowed to be put in.
This project would destroy the values of Rio Vista homes, depleting the tax base. Seminary Drive is a disaster with cars racing through at all hours. Our roads have never, ever been replaced. We are treated by Mahwah officials with utter disdain.
Seminary Drive, Mahwah, NJ 07430 With 40+ Rental Apartments ALL CONGESTED in this SMALL AREA & ALL OPENING into Seminary Drive will drastically drive down the value of Rio Vista Development Single Family Homes,..... As 40+ Rental Apartments makes this Rio Vista Development less desirable & less exclusive!
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The wetlands aspect needs to be addressed. There could be serious implications of flooding, weakened soil structure and watershed contamination.