Little Falls Planning Board Unveils Comprehensive Master Plan, Approves New Mixed-Use Development

Overview: The Little Falls Planning Board meeting featured a detailed presentation of the township’s long-awaited master plan, developed over the past year, and approved a mixed-use development proposal for the New York Pompton Turnpike area. The master plan, which aims to address various planning elements including land use, circulation, economic development, and sustainability, was unanimously adopted by board members.

Little Falls Planning Board Unveils Comprehensive Master Plan Draft Amid Public Engagement

Overview: The Little Falls Planning Board meeting on September 5th, 2024, saw the introduction of a comprehensive draft of the township’s master plan, which has been in preparation for over a year. The draft, shaped through substantial public engagement and collaboration with various stakeholders, aims to guide municipal planning for the next decade.

Little Falls Planning Board Approves DL Development’s Mixed-Use Project Amid Traffic and Zoning Concerns

Overview: The Little Falls Planning Board’s recent meeting primarily focused on approving DL Development LLC’s mixed-use project on New York Pompton Turnpike, amidst concerns about traffic, zoning variances, and floodplain regulations. The board also reviewed other applications and addressed public and board member questions about the proposed developments.

Little Falls Planning Board Advances Residential Expansion, Delays Development

Overview: At the recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting, a residential expansion project by a homeowner identified as Mr. Arad received the Board’s approval, while a development application by JSL Properties was deferred. The Board approved Mr. Arad’s variance requests for his property, allowing him to expand his house, add a garage, and connect an above-ground pool with a deck. JSL Properties’ application for a substantial development, which included eight variances and a use variance that conflicted with the Transit Village Business District’s regulations, was postponed to allow the applicant to review professional reports and possibly revise the proposal.

Little Falls Board Denies Zen Real Estate Building Application

Overview: In the most recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting, the Board denied the application from Zen Real Estate LLC for various variances required for their property development. This decision was reached due to a lack of affirmative votes. Zen Real Estate’s application had been a continuation from a previous hearing, and revised plans were presented which included a 20-foot setback and a 30-foot height, intended to address concerns about visual impact from neighboring properties. However, discussions at the meeting revealed persistent concerns about the visual impact of the rooftop and the safety of potential installations. Despite suggestions to condition any screening to the review and approval of the planner, the board could not resolve the variances being sought, leading to the denial of the application.