Sayreville Planning Board Reviews Hercules Redevelopment Plan for Former Sunshine Biscuit Site
- Meeting Overview:
The Sayreville Borough Planning Board convened to review the Hercules Redevelopment Plan 2 for the former Sunshine Biscuit site, focusing on aligning the plan with the borough’s master planning goals. The board examined whether the redevelopment plan adhered to the objectives laid out in the 2013 and 2023 master plans, including improvements in aesthetics, industrial site design standards, and sustainable development practices.
The Hercules Redevelopment Plan 2 covers approximately 58 acres, incorporating five parcels, and aims to transform the site by maintaining existing zoning for smaller lots while concentrating development on a larger 46.28-acre parcel. The plan introduces a new zoning category, SEDHR, to allow certain commercial and light industrial uses while excluding heavy industrial operations. It also sets a floor area ratio of 0.45, addressing past concerns about overdevelopment on the site.
Sustainability is a key component of the redevelopment plan. It mandates green infrastructure, compliance with updated stormwater ordinances, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. These efforts are consistent with state-level guidelines on climate change vulnerability and sustainable development.
The plan further addresses circulation and transportation by devising a strategic access plan in consultation with borough and county engineers. This includes restricted access points on Bordentown Avenue and Journey Mill Road to manage traffic flow and potential rail delivery options.
Kennedy O’Brien
Planning Board Officials:
Keith Kandel (Mayor’s Designee), Daniel Ellmyer, John Zebrowski (Councilman), Dan Volosin, Thomas Tighe (Chairman), Barry Muller (Vice Chairman), James Allegre, Jr., Noren Shah, Judy Lahrman (ALT. FOR CLASS IV), Beth Magnani (BOARD SECRETARY)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
02/18/2026
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Recording Published:
02/18/2026
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Duration:
40 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:
Sayreville
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