Springfield Zoning Board Grants Extension for Subdivision of Former Parochial School
- Meeting Overview:
At the Springfield Zoning Board meeting on March 17, 2026, the board approved a 60-day extension request for the subdivision of a former parochial school located on South Springfield Avenue. The extension will allow for the finalization of the deed and the eventual transfer of property to the Winston School, which plans to renovate the facility for special needs education.
The request was presented by a representative who explained that the subdivision approval and site plan for the old St. James Church’s parochial school had been previously secured. The delay in recording the subdivision deed was attributed to complex easement issues and the need for revised descriptions, which have now been completed. The representative assured the board that the deed is ready for recording, pending signatures from the church and possibly the archdiocese.
The board discussed the statutory allowance for such an extension, which is at their discretion, and determined that a 60-day extension was sufficient. The extension period will retroactively start from the original deadline of February 25, 2026. The representative expressed confidence that the deed will be recorded soon, facilitating the transfer and subsequent site improvements for both the Winston School and St. James Church.
In addition to the extension approval, the board also memorialized a resolution for a previous application on Shelley Road. The routine approval process involved board members confirming their review of the resolution and casting their votes.
Chris Weber
Zoning Board Officials:
Jodi Cohen, Mark Cunningham, Michael Weckstein, Steven Hockstein, Marla Naparano, Steven Firsichbaum, Anika Dodson, Jennifer Amend (Board Secretary), Michael Disko (Board Engineer), Katherine Sarmad (Board Planner), Bruce Bergen (Board Attorney)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
03/17/2026
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Recording Published:
03/17/2026
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Union County
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Towns:
Springfield (Union County)
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