Union County Plans Green Enhancement with New Park Development

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Union Planning Board discussed developments, including the planned improvements to Green Lane Park and amendments to the Township’s master plan.

Union Planning Board Approves Chick-fil-A Redevelopment Plan

Overview: In a recent Union Planning Board meeting, the board approved a redevelopment plan by Chick-fil-A, including preliminary and final site plan approval and associated variances. The project entails demolishing the existing 7-Eleven building to improve site circulation and parking, adding a second drive-thru lane, and providing a canopy for order operations.

Union Planning Board Greenlights Development Amid Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent Union County Planning Board meeting, the board faced a packed agenda, with discussions on various applications, including the construction of a residential building for individuals with disabilities and a two-family house. Key decisions were made amidst public apprehension regarding the impact on neighborhoods, with the most issues revolving around the proposed residential property for individuals with disabilities and the removal of trees for another development project.

Union County Savings Bank Set for Modern Makeover

Overview: In a meeting held by the Union Township Planning Board on February 22nd, 2024, the centerpiece of discussions was the impending renovation of the Union County Savings Bank located on Chestnut Street. The board deliberated on the bank’s proposed modernization strategy, which encompasses both aesthetic and functional enhancements, and ultimately granted approval for the application.

Union Planning Board Approves Liberty Avenue 2 Redevelopment and Deliberates on Hotel and Cannabis Facility Plans

Overview: The Union Planning Board has approved the designation of the Liberty Avenue 2 area as in need of Redevelopment, paving the way for revitalization efforts in a 2-acre vacant parking lot located along Liberty Avenue between Ridge Drive and Springfield Road. Kristen Russell from Coler’s Engineering and Design presented the case, highlighting the site’s challenges including environmental issues such as historic fill and groundwater contamination, as well as its location within a floodway and flood hazard area. The approval was based on multiple criteria under the Redevelopment designation, particularly focusing on Criterion D and H, which account for obsolescence, dilapidation, and smart growth planning principles.