Planning Board meeting: October 22, 2025

1.  Open Public Meeting Law Statement – Adequate notice of this meeting as required by the open public meeting act has been provided. A copy of the notice specifying the date, time and location was

• (1) Posted on the bulletin board outside of Borough Hall
• (2) Mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the courier news: and
• (3) Given to the Clerk-Administrator

This meeting is a judicial proceeding. Any questions or comments must be limited to the issues the Board may legally consider in reaching a decision. And the decorum appropriate to a judicial hearing must be maintained at all times.

2. Roll Call

3. Pledge of Allegiance

4. New Board Member – Oath of Office
Alternate #1

5. Minutes – Regular Session
October 8th, 2025

6. Resolutions
No Resolution(s) on tonight’s agenda.

7. Hearing – West Main Street – Area in Need of Redevelopment Study
An in person public hearing will be held regarding the proposed redevelopment study titled West Main Street – Area in Need of Redevelopment Study. Any persons who are interested in or would be affected by the designation of Block 124.01, Lots 2.01, 4-12 and 14 and Block 130, Lots 1, 2, 4 and 5 as the “Western End of Main Street Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area”, are encouraged to attend. If this agenda is being viewed electronically, a copy of the study and a copy of the required public notice can be found on the Borough website: West Main Street – Area in Need of Redevelopment Study and Copy of Public Notice.

8. Discussion Items

• Zoning
  B-4 Zone – Council has asked the Planning Board to review this area/zone specifically to review allowable uses and adjust as needed. Board to discuss status and review recommendations from Board Planner.
• Zoning
  B-5 Zone/Route 22 – Council has asked the Planning Board to review this area/zone specifically to review allowable uses and adjust as needed. Board to discuss status and review recommendations from Board Planner.
• Area in Need of Redevelopment Study
  East End – Area in Need of Redevelopment Study: Borough Council has requested the Planning Board conduct another Area in Need of Redevelopment Study. The Board Planner is currently completing the study.
• Stormwater Ordinance
  To ensure all new NJDEP requirements are satisfied, Borough Council referred this ordinance to the Planning Board for review. The Board Planner will lead an open discussion amongst board members on this matter.
• Tree Ordinance
  To ensure all new NJDEP requirements are satisfied, Borough Council referred this ordinance to the Planning Board for review. The Board Planner will lead an open discussion amongst board members on this matter.
• Environmental Commission Presentation
  Somerville’s Environmental Commission is invited to give the Planning Board a 15-minute presentation regarding their findings and recommendations for both the Stormwater Ordinance and Tree Ordinance.

9. Open Business
Master Plan Update and Review
All committees have been given their respective sections for them to review and will have back to the Planning Board by November 1st with comments. This is the initial internal review ONLY and not finalized.

10. ARB Approvals
No ARB Approval(s) on Tonight’s Agenda

11. Chairwoman’s Comments

12. Meeting Open to the Public
All members of the public that wish to address the Board on any matter not listed on this agenda may do so at this time. All parties interested in addressing the board may approach the microphone, state their full name and address for the record, and provide their comments/questions. All comments/questions are limited to 5 minutes.

13. Adjournment