Highland Park Planning Board Finalizes YFM Space Development Amid Hurricane Ida Recovery Efforts
- Meeting Overview:
The Highland Park Planning Board convened to finalize a resolution for YFM Space’s minor site plan exceptions on North Second Avenue. This meeting also brought attention to ongoing recovery and redevelopment efforts related to Hurricane Ida damage.
The primary agenda item was the memorialization of the resolution for YFM Space on North Second Avenue. A key discussion point involved the impervious coverage of the site. It was clarified that the original language suggesting a reduction in impervious coverage was inaccurate, as there were no changes to the building’s physical structure or parking lot. Consequently, the resolution was amended to state that impervious coverage would not increase. Further adjustments included the removal of unnecessary phrases concerning permeability and the addition of flexibility clauses for stormwater management measures, leaving room for board engineer approval.
In addition to the YFM Space resolution, the meeting highlighted significant recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida, which struck in 2021. A house on Harrison Avenue, damaged by the hurricane, is scheduled for demolition. This site, currently under state ownership, is being considered for conversion into municipal open space.
The meeting concluded with an invitation for public comment, where a resident expressed concerns about the approval process. It was clarified that the resolution’s amendments were purely textual and did not alter the project’s substantive approval granted in August. The YFM Space development can now proceed with the necessary engineering and building permits, subject to compliance with the stipulated conditions.
Elsie Foster
Planning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/16/2025
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Recording Published:
10/17/2025
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Highland Park
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