Kenilworth Planning Board Faces Payment Dispute with Professionals Over Redevelopment Plan

Overview: During the recent Kenilworth Planning Board meeting, it was revealed that several professionals, including the board’s attorney and engineer, have not been paid for their work on the redevelopment plan for a property on Galloping Hill Road since April. This payment dispute has led to the decision to halt all non-escrow work until the situation is resolved, potentially impacting the board’s ongoing projects.

Kenilworth Planning Board Approves Mixed-Use Development Amidst Traffic Concerns

Overview: The Kenilworth Planning Board held a meeting where they approved a preliminary and final site plan for a mixed-use development on Boulevard and reviewed a redevelopment plan for Galloping Hill Road. Key topics included traffic safety, parking management, and the impact of new developments on the community.

Kenilworth Plans Modernized Dunkin’ and Multifamily Housing Development

Overview: Kenilworth’s Planning Board has been deliberating on a proposal for the redevelopment of a property at 705-717 Boulevard, which includes the construction of a modernized Dunkin’ Donuts and a new multifamily residential building. The multifaceted discussion has encompassed operational details of the new Dunkin’ design, the drive-thru’s traffic impact, and the residential building’s implications for the local community and infrastructure.

Kenilworth Planning Board Approves Veteran’s Home Renovation

Overview: The Kenilworth Planning Board recently approved a comprehensive home renovation plan for a disabled veteran, David Spranger, which includes a second-floor renovation, a new garage, and the installation of an in-ground pool. The approval came after a detailed review of the project’s adherence to zoning ordinances, the impact on the neighborhood’s aesthetics, and the unique circumstances of the property.

Kenilworth Weighs Redevelopment of Former Merck Property

Overview: In an effort towards potential economic revitalization, the Kenilworth Planning Board recently discussed the future of a property previously owned by Merck, focusing on whether it qualifies for redevelopment. A professional planner, Fran Riner, presented a study that found the property met two primary criteria for redevelopment designation. Most notably, the property exhibited an 88% vacancy rate, with over 82% of buildings unoccupied for more than two years, satisfying the B criterion for redevelopment. Furthermore, adherence to smart growth planning principles, known as the H criterion, was also established.