Old Bridge Township Planning Board Approves Redevelopment Study and Streamlines Application Process

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge Township Planning Board approved a resolution to include Cheesequake Farm in a redevelopment study and discussed streamlining the development application process. The board also handled an application for a second-story addition by Oldbridge Entertainment LLC.

Jersey City Planning Board Discusses Redevelopment Plan Amendments and Artist Certification Approval

Overview: In a recent Jersey City Planning Board meeting, discussions were held regarding significant amendments to various redevelopment plans, with a focus on the Liberty Harbor North Redevelopment Plan and the introduction of a new building on Marin Boulevard. The board also approved artist certification for Olga N. Shin, greenlit a cannabis dispensary on Grand Street, and deliberated on a site plan amendment for a property on Fifth Street.

Bernards Planning Board Approves OCTA Pharmaceuticals Site Plan and Variances Amid Parking and Environmental Discussions

Overview: In a development for local business and real estate, the Bernards Planning Board approved a comprehensive proposal by OCTA Pharmaceuticals for the redevelopment of a property on Mount Ay Road. The approval, granted in the Board’s February 6th, 2024 meeting, encompasses preliminary and final major site plan approval along with necessary variances and conditions. The plan, poised to transform the site into a research and development center with office space, includes a modest building addition for an elevator, a modified roll-up door, and construction of a concrete ramp, while addressing variances related to lot coverage and loading area specifications.

Cranbury Planning Board Addresses Lighting and Landscaping Concerns in Cranbury Commons Development

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cranbury Planning Board tackled issues related to the Cranbury Commons project on Old Trenton Road, including the installation of additional lights, the removal and potential replacement of trees, and specific landscaping concerns. The board also discussed proposed changes to the stormwater ordinance by the Watershed Institute, with the intention of strengthening local control over stormwater management.

Sayreville Borough Planning Board Grapples with Landscaping Business Site Plan

Overview: In a recent Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, the most pressing item was the detailed examination of the site plan hearing for 2069 Highway 35 LLC’s preliminary and final major site plan. The application, represented by John Junko, sought approval for amendments to address prior summons and included several variance requests and waivers, sparking intense scrutiny and debate amongst board members and considerable public concern.