March 19, 2026, Regular Meeting

reside at 1 Undercliff Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052, had an interest in selling their property for $1,025,000. PROFESSIONALS’ QUESTIONS/DISCUSSION e J. Hess voiced his concerns about the 20 foot wall and the logistics of if someone is walking on the high side of the wall, what the safety precautions are to protect them from a fall. Mr. Manilio said that there is going to be a four (4) feet high fence along the length of the wall. Mr. Hess asked particulars about the materials used for construction. Mr. Manilio said that he has gone back and forth with the applicant and that they have not nailed down on what the exact materials will be used. He thinks its going to be a concrete wall with the type being port in place. Mr. Hess said that would be their best choice. NO PUBLIC QUESTIONS PRESENTATION ¢ Mr. Nuno Catainica, Applicant/Owner, entered the record and was sworn under oath. BOARD QUESTIONS ° Chairperson Neuer asked if Mr. Catainica was a decision maker to purchase. Mr. Catainica said that his partner, Mr. Oswald Pardo was the decision maker and is not present this evening’s meeting. Chairperson asked if Mr. Catainica was aware of the costs. Mr. Catainica said yes. Chairperson asked if the physical constraints have changed. Mr. Castainica said no. eR. Miller asked if Mr. Catainica has ever developed like this before. Mr. Catainica said yes, but in a commercial setting, not residential. Ms. Miller followed up asking if Mr. Catainica if he’s ever dealt with steep slopes like this before. Mr. Catainica said no. ¢ L. Cohen asked if he had ever considered using stilt construction for this property. Mr. Catainica said that it would be a dis-justice to the neighborhood. NO PROFESSIONALS QUESTIONS PUBLIC QUESTIONS © Kevin Malanga (53 Ridge Road) asked if Mr. Catainica considers himself an experienced developer. Mr. Catainica said yes. ¢ Mr. Malanga asked for the number of properties developed. Mr. Catainica said approximately 20-30 properties. Mr. Malanga asked PUBLIC COMMENT ¢ Anthony Nicottera (3 Undercliff Terrace) was sworn under oath and spoke in opposition to the application. ¢ John Marcantonio (1 Undercliff Terrace) was sworn under oath and spoke in opposition to the application. * Nicholas Recchia (100 Winding Way) was sworn under oath and spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. S. Hehl Esq, offered closing arguments for this

and spoke in opposition to the application. * Nicholas Recchia (100 Winding Way) was sworn under oath and spoke in opposition to the application. Mr. S. Hehl Esq, offered closing arguments for this application stating that this property “doesn’t want to be zoned into inutility.”