Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

34 Dogwood Drive/22 Hobart Road

Minor subdivision to relocate lot lines among 2 lots. 34 Dogwood Drive https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%203%20-%202%20DeBary%20Place%20to%2026%20Henry%20Street.pdf p137 c1935 Tudor Revival Contributes to North Side Historic District. 22 Hobart Rd https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%204%20-%20%2021%20High%20Street%20to%2029%20Little%20Wolf%20Road.pdf p229 c1960 Modern non-contributing North Side demolished 1990. c1991. sold in 2025.

31 Miele Place

(d) - variance for FAR and (c) - variances for side yard setback, combined side yard setback, and front yard setback to construct two story addition, new driveway, and rear patio. c1953.

16 Shadyside Avenue

(c) - variances including lot coverage, building coverage, max building height, front yard setback, basement window well setback, and A.C. unit setback to construct deck, 1 car garage, and 2nd story addition. https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%207%20-%205%20Prospect%20Hill%20Avenue%20to%2040%20Stanley%20Avenue.pdf p369 c1905 Colonial Revival Contributes to North Side Historic District.

11-15 Beechwood Road

Preliminary and final site plans with d6 - variance for height and c - variances to construct mixed use building. The proposed redevelopment includes the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a four-story mixed-use office and retail building. https://www.summitlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ashland-Road-to-Beekman-Road-Vol-2.pdf p453-454 1897, Downtown Historic District, National Historic Register. https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/hpo/docs/registration/listings/union.pdf p14. The Downtown Historic District is included in the List of Individual Historic Landmarks and Historic Districts of the City of Summit Ordinance. https://ecode360.com/SU4097/laws/LF2492963.pdf. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form https://cityofsummit.org/DocumentCenter/View/515/Summit-Downtown-Historic-District-Information-PDF (PDF p10)

2 Beekman Road

(d) - variance for FAR and (c) - variances for lot coverage, building coverage, side yard setback, and combined side yard setback to construct second story addition, new rear door with landing/pavers, and minor driveway reconfiguration. c1940.

36 Dale Drive

(c) - variances for steep slope disturbance and front facing garage to construct single family home. c1958.

HPC Awards and Historic Plaque presentation

Ordinance

https://ecode360.com/SU4097/laws/LF2492963.pdf. Whereas, the City of Summit desires to minimize and potentially prevent the demolition of designated historic buildings, structures and landmarks where preservation is feasible to maintain the established historic character of Summit's Historic Downtown, residential neighborhoods and other environs by requiring HPC review for such applications, promoting the consideration of reasonable alternatives and through public education.

Mt Olive Church

217 Morris Avenue c1898 Contributes to streetscape https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%205%20-%20%206%20Llewellyn%20Road%20to%2014%20Oak%20Knoll%20Road.pdf p32

190 River Road

Site of former Vanderpoel Castle in Summit off of River Rd. It was taken down to make room for Rt 24 in 1968. Existing office building on top of 2 levels of parking.

Zoning Board Hearing Date

4/6/26: 695 Springfield Avenue, Beacon Unitarian Church 3/16/26: 55 Tulip Street 3/16/26: 35 Badeau Avenue 3/16/26: 45 Colt Road 3/16/26: 19 Ridge Road 3/17/26: 27 Edgar Street

Planning Board Applications

3/23/26: 791-795 Old Springfield Avenue