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- Union County
- 1/8/25
- 01/08/2025
- 52 Minutes
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Overview: In its recent meeting, the Garwood Planning Board tackled issues including the acceptance of an increase in affordable housing units from 79 to 80, despite initial resistance, and discussions on the processes surrounding building permits and Certificates of Occupancy (CFOs). These deliberations underscore the board’s focus on meeting the town’s housing needs while ensuring regulatory compliance and clarity.
- NJ
- Union County
- 12/11/24
- 12/11/2024
- 149 Minutes
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Overview: The Garwood Planning Board meeting on December 11, 2023, focused on significant zoning amendments and affordable housing legislation, emphasizing changes to the zoning ordinance and the borough’s housing obligations. The board proposed key amendments to the zoning ordinance, including the removal of an unused industrial commercial district zone and changes to allow side-by-side two-family dwellings. Additionally, discussions centered around the borough’s affordable housing commitment, with a proposal to adjust the obligation based on a lack of developable land.
- NJ
- Union County
- 11/13/24
- 11/13/2024
- 99 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Garwood Planning Board meeting on November 13th, the primary focus was on the borough’s obligations under the new affordable housing legislation and the upcoming deadlines associated with the fourth round of the Mount Laurel housing obligations. A professional planner from HAR Consultants provided a analysis of the borough’s current housing situation, highlighting the challenges posed by the limited availability of developable land and the need for strategic planning to meet the state-mandated requirements for affordable housing.
- NJ
- Union County
- 9/25/24
- 09/25/2024
- 56 Minutes
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Overview: The Garwood Planning Board meeting on September 25, 2023, focused intensely on the presentation of a five-year plan for the school district by Superintendent Kenny and the financial challenges associated with implementing this plan. Discussions covered essential infrastructure upgrades, enrollment projections, and budgetary constraints that could impact the district’s ability to meet its goals.
- NJ
- Union County
- 6/26/24
- 06/26/2024
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: The Garwood Planning Board’s recent meeting on December 21, 2023, resulted in advancements for two land swap applications presented by Russo Development on behalf of South Avenue Urban Renewal LLC and South Avenue Urban Renewal II LLC. These applications, aimed at reshaping the local urban landscape, were part of a larger discussion on various civic improvements, including the review of a new stormwater ordinance and a development assistance package.
