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Planning Board meeting: October 8, 2025

Oct 8 2025

6:00 pm Civic Center

24 Robeson St, Somerville 08876
  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 posted on the bulletin board outside of Borough Hall, mailed, faxed or e-mailed to the courier news: and 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. Minutes
    Regular Session – September 24th, 2025
  5. Resolutions
    No Resolutions on Tonight’s Agenda
  6. Hearing
    No Hearing(s) on Tonight’s Agenda
  7. Discussion Items
    • Debrief: Otteau Group Presentation: An informative presentation by the Otteau Group was given to Borough Council during their meeting on October 6th. The Board will debrief amongst themselves regarding their key takeaways. This matter will be an open discussion amongst the board.
    • Board Action Items Timeline: The board has updated the timeline for Master Plan, Redevelopment Plans and Zoning to include the Stormwater Ordinance and the Tree Ordinance which were requested to be reviewed by the Borough Council.
  8. 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.
    • Area in Need of Redevelopment Studies
      West Main Street – Area in Need of Redevelopment Study: The Board Planner’s study has been completed and distributed to the board. Public notice requirements are in the process of being satisfied, and the public hearing on this matter is forthcoming.
      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 subject matter of this ordinance won’t be discussed in its entirety tonight; instead, the board will designate a future date to continue this discussion. This matter will be an open discussion at a future PB meeting and will be notified by means of the meeting agenda.
    • Tree Ordinance
      To ensure all new NJDEP requirements are satisfied, Borough Council referred this ordinance to the Planning Board for review. The subject matter of this ordinance won’t be discussed in its entirety tonight; instead, the board will designate a future date to continue this discussion. This matter will be an open discussion at a future PB meeting and will be notified by means of the meeting agenda.
    • Zoning
      B-5 Zone/Route 22 – Council has asked the Panning 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.
  9. ARB Approvals
    No ARB Approvals on Tonight’s Agenda
  10. Chairwoman’s Comments
  11. 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 but must state their full name and address for the record prior to providing any comments/questions. All comments are limited to 5 minutes.
  12. Adjournment
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