Rahway public meetings in 2022
9 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning Board
The Board approved a warehouse addition for Spruce Industries and a building renovation for ABC Billing Management LLC. An application for a minor subdivision at 1206 Westfield Ave. was carried to January 2023 for revised plans.
- Approved warehouse expansion and variances for Spruce Industries, 759 E. Lincoln Ave. (8-0)
- Approved renovation of 961 New Brunswick Ave. for ABC Billing Management LLC (8-0)
- Approved resolution to memorialize minor subdivision for William and Deborah Rather Grubbs (6-0)
- Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Carried 1206 Westfield Ave. minor subdivision application to January 24, 2023 (8-0)
Rahway Redevelopment Agency
The Agency approved 1420 Irving LLC as a conditional redeveloper for a project involving retail and office spaces at Block 315, Lots 1 and 2. The board also approved a fourth amendment to a redevelopment agreement with Meridia Brownstones and the cancellation of checks.
- Approved 1420 Irving LLC as conditional redeveloper of Block 315, Lots 1 & 2
- Approved fourth amendment to redevelopment agreement with Meridia Brownstones
- Approved cancellation of checks (Resolution 32-22)
- Approved June 29 Special Meeting minutes
- Approved October 19 Regular Meeting minutes
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
The Board approved the 2023 annual meeting schedule and the minutes from September 14 and October 12, 2022. The Board also reviewed police reports and entered a closed session for attorney-client privilege.
- Approved September 14th and October 12th, 2022 regular meeting minutes
- Approved 2023 annual meeting schedule (Resolution 2022-12-01)
- Approved executive closed session for attorney-client privilege (Resolution 2022-12-02)
Environmental Commission
The commission approved the meeting schedule for 2023. Members discussed several pending updates regarding the Keasbey Power Plant, municipal stormwater rights, and local ordinances.
- Approved minutes of November 10, 2022 meeting
- Approved 2023 meeting dates (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $212.00 to D’Italia’s (PO #135686)
Planning Board
The Board approved a minor subdivision and bulk variance for a corner lot, requiring specific parking and fencing conditions for future development. An ordinance was also memorialized to amend the Route 1 corridor redevelopment plan to allow restaurants with consumption. One major site plan application was carried over to December.
- Approved minor subdivision and Bulk “C” variance for 1709 Lawrence Street (6-0)
- Required 3 off-street parking spots for any new construction at 1709 Lawrence Street
- Conditioned 1709 Lawrence Street approval on structure removal, tree replacement, and new fencing
- Carried ABC Billing Management, LLC application (#9/22) to December 20th meeting (6-0)
- Memorialized ordinance to amend Route 1 corridor redevelopment plan for block 338, lots 3.01 and 3.02 (6-0)
- Approved October 25th, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Board approved the meeting minutes from September 19, 2022. A resolution was memorialized regarding a site plan and variance application for Waheguru JI, LLC. The meeting was adjourned after an update on the Planning Board.
- Approved September 19, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-2)
- Memorialized resolution for Waheguru JI, LLC at 1399 Lawrence Street, Application #8/22 (4-0-2)
Environmental Commission
The Commission approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022 meeting. Members discussed various environmental initiatives, including food waste recycling and a rain garden wish list. The body provided recommendations for a townhouse development on St. Georges.
- Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes
- Suggested reducing 2265-2291 St. Georges project from 3 to 2 townhouses and replacing all removed trees on Winfield St.
Planning Board
The Board found that an ordinance permitting Class 5 cannabis licensed retail businesses in specific zones is not inconsistent with the master plan. A subdivision application for 1709 Lawrence Street was tabled due to a notice error. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from August 23, 2022.
- Memorialized ordinance permitting Class 5 cannabis retail in I-L, I-H, B2, and B3 zones
- Tabled subdivision application for 1709 Lawrence Street to November 22nd due to notice issues
- Approved August 23, 2022 meeting minutes
- Sworn in Board Planner Leigh Fleming and Board Engineer Robert Beringer
Social Justice Commission
The Commission voted to issue an official statement regarding the proposed Keasbey Power Plant. Members also agreed to use advance voting for the Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship and Grant money allocation.
- Approved motion to issue official statement on proposed Keasbey Power Plant (All yes)
- Agreed to vote in advance for Hispanic Heritage Month Scholarship and Grant money allocation
- Selected Ann Marie Williams as survey gift card drawing winner