Sayreville Planning Board Grapples with Mosque Traffic and Parking Plans

Overview: In a recent Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, a discussion took place concerning the proposed Masjid Sa’ad House of Worship’s impact on traffic and parking in the area. The meeting included detailed testimony from traffic engineer Mr. William Stimmel, who presented a traffic study addressing the potential traffic generated by the mosque, particularly during peak hours like Friday afternoon prayers. The study aimed to provide an understanding of the current and future traffic conditions around the site located on Ernston Road, with a focus on the intersection of Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue.

Sayreville Planning Board Approves Auto Center Expansion

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Planning Board approved the application by South 9 Reality LLC for the preliminary and final major site plan during a recent meeting. The application’s approval allows the existing auto repair center to demolish a neighboring residential property to create a parking lot, signaling business growth and development within the borough.

Sayreville Plans for Community Mosque Spark Debate

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Planning Board recently convened to discuss an application for a new mosque, the Masjid Sedar Community Center, proposed on Ernston Road. The meeting, which included detailed presentations and a lively public comment period, focused on the mosque’s site plan, design, and its potential impact on the local community. Concerns ranged from parking and traffic to the impact on neighboring properties, with residents and board members debating the project’s implications at length.

Sayreville Planning Board Tackles Redevelopment and Master Plan

Overview: At the recent Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, discussions centered around updates to the borough’s master plan and amendments to the Redevelopment plan, notably to facilitate a Cold Storage Warehouse development on a former superfund site. The meeting’s agenda also included the hiring of a religious land use attorney and a traffic engineering firm to assist in reviewing a house of worship application.

Sayreville Residents Request Expert Review for House of Worship Application

Overview: In a recent Sayreville Borough Planning Board meeting, a community request emerged concerning the application for a house of worship on Ernston Road. A member of the public, speaking on behalf of Sayreville residents, requested the hiring of a RLUIPA (Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act) lawyer to assist with the application review process. The request underscored the community’s desire for expert guidance to ensure a fair and transparent process, highlighting potential impacts on the town’s quality of life.