Kevin Lynn

The agenda for the meeting includes communications, the consideration of a memorialized resolution for the Brightview Senior Living Development, LLC, new business, and a potential executive session regarding litigation.

The meeting includes the consideration of multiple memorializing resolutions for various property applications, including variances for front and rear yard setbacks, habitable floor area ratios, accessory building standards, and side yard requirements across several residential zones. Several variance applications involve home additions, garage conversions, and new single-family dwelling constructions.

The combined meeting agendas included several key administrative and substantive items. The Conference Meeting agenda featured the administration of oaths to re-appointed members and the review of several proposed ordinances for consistency with the Master Plan, specifically amendments regarding Development Fees, Affordable Housing Regulations, and the repeal and replacement of the Senior Citizen Housing District code. The Regular Meeting agenda included a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment to the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HE&FSP) of the 2018 Master Plan. Continuing matters involved a proposal for a Somerset Regal Bank location at 66 West Mount Pleasant Avenue regarding drive-up service coverage. New business for the Regular Meeting involved a site plan amendment request for 321 South Livingston Avenue concerning drive aisle, circulation pattern, and parking adjustments for a senior living development.

The agenda for the combined meeting includes reorganization matters such as the administration of oaths, election of officers (Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Recording Secretary), and appointment of the Zoning Board Attorney for terms expiring in January 2027, along with the adoption of the 2026 meeting schedule. Old Business involves consideration of memorializing resolutions for multiple application variances. New Business includes a review of the draft Annual Report (2024-2025). The Regular Meeting agenda addresses several variance requests for new single-family residences and additions, involving violations related to front, side, and rear yard setbacks, as well as habitable floor area ratio and square footage requirements across various properties.

The meeting commenced with the Re-organization segment, focusing on administrative tasks such as administering oaths to new and/or re-appointed members, electing the Chairman and Vice Chairman, and re-appointing the Secretary and Assistant Secretary. The board designated committee members for the Minor Subdivision/Site Plan Committee and the Technical Review Advisory Committee (TRAC). The agenda also addressed the designation of a liaison to the Livingston Community Partnership Corporation (the BID) and acknowledged a member serving on the Environmental Commission. New Business included a report and recommendation regarding the Board Attorney Request for Proposal (RFP) and the subsequent appointment of the Planning Board Attorney. Finally, the Regular Meeting agenda included discussion of two applications for Preliminary & Final Site Plan with Variances: one withdrawn application and another for Somerset Regal Bank proposing a drive-up service canopy.