Historic Preservation Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Government Body
Historic Preservation Commission
Meeting Type
Historic Preservation Commission
Location
Summit, NJ
Meeting Date
February 18, 2026

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 1

55 Tulip Street

d – variance for FAR to add a dormer addition at attic level. https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%208%20-%201%20Summit%20Avenue%20to%20155%20Woodland%20Avenue.pdf p275 c 1930 Dutch Colonial Revival. Contributes to district Summit Home Land Co. Hearing date 3/16/26.

ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 2

35 Badeau Avenue

d – variance for FAR and c – variances including lot coverage and building coverage to renovate the existing home, demolish the existing patio, and construct a new deck. https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%201%20-%20Table%20of%20Contents%20to%2050%20Bedford%20Road.pdf p323 c 1915 Contributes to district North Side. Hearing date 3/16/26.

ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 3

52 Huntley Road

(c) - variance for steep slope disturbance to construct proposed second floor addition. c1950

ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 4

46 Colt Road

d- variance for FAR and (c) - variances for building height and lot coverage to construct second story addition. c 1938

ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 5

71 Hillcrest Avenue

Revised landscape plan, revised lot grading plan, and revised architectural plans submitted 2/5/26. Reviewed November 2025. The applicants chose to demolish a 100-year old Tudor Revival historic home that contributes to the North Side Historic District. Following the demolition, the applicants are requesting variances for lot coverage, building coverage front yard setback, and front entry garage.

ADVISORY REVIEWSItem 6

32 Lenox Road

Revised lot grading plans, architectural plans, and landscape plans submitted 2/6/26. https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%204%20-%202021%20High%20Street%20to%2029%20Little%20Wolf%20Road.pdf p699 c1935 Colonial Revival Contributes to District North Side.

NEW BUSINESSItem 1

Saturday, March 7, 2026 Preservation New Jersey Program at Twin Maples

(rescheduled from November 2025)

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

57 Michigan Avenue

Please be advised that we received applications for demolition of Single Family House at the above address - 1/22/26 DCS. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/57-Michigan-Ave_Summit_NJ_07901_M52161-35318_1965 ranch.

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

31 Butler Parkway

Please be advised that we received applications for demolition of Single Family House at the above address - 1/22/26 DCS. https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/31-Butler-Pkwy_Summit_NJ_07901_M69262-36525_1954_mid-century_modern_home.

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

19 Tulip Street

The City of Summit construction department has received a demo permit for the single family home @ 19 Tulip Street 1/30/26. https://www.digifind-it.com/IDIViewer/web/viewer.html?file=/Summit/data/historic_resources/Vol%208%20-%201%20Summit%20Avenue%20to%20155%20Woodland%20Avenue.pdf p247 mid 1950s modern ranch

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

6 Llewellyn Road

The construction office is in receipt of a demo application for the single family home @ 6 Llewellyn Road, Summit 2/3/26. 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 p1 c1930 Contributes to district North Side. Reviewed February 2025.

NEW BUSINESSItem 2

53 Sunset Drive

Please be advised that we received applications for demolition of Single Family House at the above address 2/5/2026. c1950 side-gabled roof “Cape Cod” home.

NEW BUSINESSItem 3

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 p321

NEW BUSINESSItem 4

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.

OLD BUSINESS

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.

OLD BUSINESS

11-13 Beechwood Road

https://www.summitlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ashland-Road-to-Beekman-Road-Vol-2.pdf p453-454 1897 First National Bank Downtown Historic District. https://dep.nj.gov/wp-content/uploads/hpo/docs/registration/listings/union.pdf p14. https://cityofsummit.org/DocumentCenter/View/515/Summit-Downtown-Historic-District-Information-PDF p10.