Zoning
Dear Zoning Officer, of Pequannock Township,
Pursuant to the Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq.), I am requesting access to the following public records:
1. All records, complaints, reports, or communications (email, phone logs, etc.) received by the Zoning Department that led to the issuance of the Notice of Abatement dated July 1, 2025, regarding a POD (temporary storage unit) at 13 Ferndale Place, Pompton Plains, NJ.
2. The identity of the individual or entity who made the complaint or report that triggered the inspection and violation notice.
3. A copy of any inspection report or notes made on or before July 1, 2025, pertaining to this property and violation.
For context and clarity, I am particularly seeking to determine whether the zoning complaint was submitted by any party affiliated with the property, due to ongoing issues regarding the contents of the POD.
Please provide these records in electronic format if available. If there are any fees for searching or copying these records, please inform me before processing my request. If you deny any part of this request, please cite the legal basis for each denial.
I HAVE NOT been convicted of any indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States.
I WILL NOT use the requested government records for a commercial purpose.
I AM NOT seeking records in connection with a legal proceeding.
Records requested:
My preferred delivery method for response(s) to this request is by E-mail as attachments. Please confirm you have received this request. If you are not the custodian of records, please forward my request to that person and provide their email address to me for future reference.
Thank you for your assistance.
Sincerely,
Jolleen Passaro
Attached please find records responsive to your request, a copy of which
is included.
Please feel free to contact us should you need further information.
Thanks,
Lisa
Lisa Consulmagno
Deputy Township Clerk
Township of Pequannock
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1799
[1][email address]
(973) 835-5700 x.110
(973) 835-1152 (fax)
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or
unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a
right to challenge the decision by the Township of Pequannock to deny
access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the
Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government
Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form.
You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at
P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [2][email address], or
at their web site at [3]www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other
questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in
Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.
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Dear Pequannock Township,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Open Public Records Act reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of Pequannock Township's handling of my OPRA request 'Zoning'.
OPRA Request – Temporary Storage Unit Complaint (13 Ferndale Place)
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Dear Zoning Officer of Pequannock Township,
This is a follow‑up request pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (N.J.S.A. 47:1A‑1 et seq.) regarding the temporary storage unit (POD) complaint and Notice of Abatement dated July 1, 2025, for 13 Ferndale Place, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
I am requesting:
1. All internal communications, emails, phone logs, or call notes related to this complaint and/or inspection between December 15, 2024, and July 2, 2025.
2. Any written notes or reports of in‑person conversations or tips received by the Zoning or Code Enforcement Department that led to the July 1, 2025 inspection and Notice of Abatement.
3. Any photographs or field documentation created during the inspection.
Please provide all responsive records in electronic format if available.
If any portion of this request is denied, please state the specific legal basis for the denial as required by law.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
A full history of my OPRA request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://opramachine.com/request/zoning_3
Yours faithfully,
Jolleen
In response to your request for public records, a copy of which is attached, please be aware that it is my understanding that any responsive records were previously provided. I've attached the response for your convenience
I am a little confused regarding this request and if there are additional records for which we need to search. If you would kindly call my office at the number provided below it would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Carol J. Marsh
Township Clerk
Township of Pequannock
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1799
[email address]
(973) 835-5700 x.121
(973) 835-1152 (fax)
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Township of Pequannock to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.
Regarding your two recent OPRA requests, copies of which are attached,
I have confirmed that all responsive records which were located were provided.
Please feel free to contact us should you need further information.
Regards,
Carol J. Marsh
Township Clerk
Township of Pequannock
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444-1799
[email address]
(973) 835-5700 x.121
(973) 835-1152 (fax)
If your request for access to a government record has been denied or unfilled within the seven (7) business days required by law, you have a right to challenge the decision by the Township of Pequannock to deny access. At your option, you may either institute a proceeding in the Superior Court of New Jersey or file a complaint with the Government Records Council (GRC) by completing the Denial of Access Complaint Form. You may contact the GRC by toll-free telephone at 866-850-0511, by mail at P.O. Box 819, Trenton, NJ, 08625, by e-mail at [email address], or at their web site at www.state.nj.us/grc. The GRC can also answer other questions about the law. All questions regarding complaints filed in Superior Court should be directed to the Court Clerk in your County.