Princeton Zoning Board Delays Decision on Witherspoon Due to Lack of Quorum
- Meeting Overview:
The Princeton Zoning Board of Adjustment’s recent meeting focused heavily on a potential decision regarding the property on Witherspoon. However, the board deferred the decision to a special meeting on September 17th due to the absence of a full quorum. This delay highlights the challenges of conducting zoning business under current attendance constraints.
The property on Witherspoon was central to the meeting’s discussions. With only six members present, the board had insufficient votes to confidently proceed with a decision requiring five favorable votes. The applicant’s representative agreed to reschedule the hearing to ensure a full board could be present, minimizing the risk of an unfavorable outcome due to limited attendance. The board discussed the possibility of convening on September 17th, provided enough members confirm their availability, with a backup plan to meet on September 24th if necessary.
Additionally, the board finalized a resolution concerning properties on Ridge View Road, which involved multiple structural changes. Key amendments included specific identification of each structure and clarification on the removal of storage containers on-site. Notably, the board decided against making the granting of a conservation easement a condition of approval, as requested by the Ridge View Conservancy.
Mark Freda
Zoning Board Officials:
Bernice Chen, Steven Cohen (Chair), Eve Coulson, Michael Floyd, Stephen Schreiber (Vice Chair), Harlan Tenenbaum, George Stein (Alternate 1), Donna D’Anna (Alternate 2), Claudia Ceballos (Administrative Coordinator)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
08/27/2025
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Recording Published:
09/30/2025
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Duration:
19 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Mercer County
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Towns:
Princeton
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