Livingston Town Planning Board Investigates Redevelopment Needs of Livingston Mall Property

Overview: The Livingston Town Planning Board held a meeting to discuss the potential designation of the Livingston Mall property as an area in need of redevelopment, considering its significant vacancies, deteriorating conditions, and financial neglect.

Livingston Planning Board Reviews Subdivision Plan Amidst Stormwater Concerns

Overview: The Livingston Town Planning Board convened to review a detailed proposal for a major subdivision affecting properties at 36, 38, and East McLen Avenue. The application, which involves transforming three existing lots into seven new lots, sparked extensive discussion about stormwater management, traffic impacts, and compliance with local zoning regulations.

Livingston Board Approves New Senior Living Facility Amid Variances

Overview: In a development for the Livingston community, the Town Planning Board has approved an application by Senior Living Development LLC to transform the existing YMCA facility into a 150-unit senior living facility. This approval came after thorough discussions on various aspects of the project, including the need for minor deviations from the redevelopment plan, parking layout, and the facility’s compliance with local standards and regulations.

Livingston Planning Board Discusses Proposed Medical Office Building, Weighs Community Concerns

Overview: The recent Livingston Town Planning Board meeting grappled with the proposal for a new medical office building on West Northfield Road. The issues included the placement and illumination of signage, the adequacy of proposed parking spaces, potential loss of green space, and the impact on neighboring properties. The board, under the guidance of Rudy Fernandez and Stephen Santola, and including members Barry Lewis, Ann Cucci, Rosy Bagolie, Peter Klein, Samuel Ratner, Michael Rieber, Richard Dinar, Jill Wishnew, Jackie Coombs-Hollis, and Mayor Michael M. Vieira, exhibited a willingness to address these concerns and potentially revise the application based on feedback from the public.