Elizabeth, New Jersey
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Planning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing site plans for several residential and commercial developments. The board will consider proposals for mixed-use buildings and parking modifications. Some items are listed for final resolution.
- Z-07-25: 5-7 Broad Street, proposed five-story mixed-use building with 16 apartments
- Z-05-26: 1033-1035 Elizabeth Ave, rebuild after fire with commercial first floor and two apartments
- Z-06-26: 635-725 Division Street, use variance for airport parking inside a renovated building
- Z-03-26: 673-707 Pennsylvania Avenue, final resolution for 106 units
- Z-09-25: 1250-1262 Alina Street, final approval to redo parking
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several expenditure requests for professional services, including legal and engineering work. The body is also considering various contract approvals and a request for a public hearing regarding a local business.
- Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for professional services related to the 2024 budget
- Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for professional services for the 2024 budget
- Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for professional services for the 2024 budget
- Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for professional services for the 2024 budget
- Proposed $1,000,000 expenditure for professional services for the 2024 budget
Fair Rental Housing Board
The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold hearings on three summonses for property registration and compliance violations at specific addresses. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the Fair Rental Housing Board rules and ordinance. Approval of minutes from previous meetings is also on the agenda.
- Hearing: EP Carnegie-EP Winans, LLC for 344-350 Union Avenue (missing 2024 property registration and non-refund compliance)
- Hearing: Imperial Apartments DE LLC for 750 N. Broad Street (noncompliance with 2025 registration, improper late fees, refunds for overcharges, parking fees)
- Hearing: 541 & 567 Walnut Street LP for properties at those addresses (failure to register 2025 & 2026, improper late fees, refunds for overcharges, parking fees)
- Discussion: Proposed changes to FRHB Rules and Fair Rental Housing Ordinance
- Approval of minutes: May 21, 2025 and March 18, 2026 meetings
Zoning Board
The Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment will vote on preliminary and final site plan approvals for two large apartment projects on Pennsylvania Avenue: 106 units at 673-707 Pennsylvania Ave (The Grand at Penn North) and 63 units at 668-678 Pennsylvania Ave (The Grand at Penn South). The board will also hold a public hearing for an airport parking facility at 635-725 Division Street and consider a final site plan with height variance for 501-505 E. Jersey St. An item to adjourn a mixed-use project at 5-7 Broad Street is listed but not being decided at this meeting.
- Resolution for 106-unit Grand at Penn North, LLC at 673-707 Pennsylvania Ave (C-4 Zone/Ward 4)
- Resolution for 63-unit Grand at Penn South, LLC at 668-678 Pennsylvania Ave (R-3 Zone/Ward 4)
- Public hearing for airport parking facility at 635-725 Division Street (AEE Real Estate Holdings, LLC)
- Final site plan with height variance for 501-505 E. Jersey St.
- Adjournment of 16-unit mixed-use building at 5-7 Broad Street (Amani Realty, LLC) – not decided
City Council
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Planning Board
The Planning Board is meeting to vote on resolutions for site plans and subdivisions. The board will also hold development review hearings for several property conversions and subdivisions.
- P-12-25: Amended site plan for Center Point Butler Urban Renewal at 20-52 Butler Street
- P-14-25: Major subdivision for five additional lots with 2-family homes at 347-357 Rahway Avenue
- P-01-26: Mixed-use development with 3 residential units and retail at 914-916 Elizabeth Avenue
- P-02-26: Conversion of a church into a four-family residence at 131-133 Court Street
- P-CRP-01-26: Capital Project Review for Madison Monroe School No 16 at 1091 North Avenue
City Council
The City Council is reviewing several expenditure requests for professional services, including legal and engineering work. The body will also discuss zoning and land use matters, including a potential property transfer and professional service contracts.
- Payment of $1,207,600 for professional services related to the City of Elizabeth
- Payment of $1,200,000 for professional services for the City of Elizabeth
- Payment of $1,000,000 for professional services for the City of Elizabeth
- Payment of $1,000,000 for professional services for the City of Elizabeth
- Payment of $1,000,000 for professional services for the City of Elizabeth
Fair Rental Housing Board
The Fair Rental Housing Board will hold a hearing on a summons for EP Carnegie-EP Winans, LLC for missing 2025 property registration and non-refund compliance at 344-350 Union Avenue. The board will also discuss proposed changes to the FRHB Rules and Chapter 5.70 Rent Control and Stabilization Ordinance. Approval of minutes from two prior meetings is on the agenda.
- Summons for EP Carnegie-EP Winans, LLC at 344-350 Union Ave for missing 2025 property registration and non-refund compliance
- Discussion of proposed changes to FRHB Rules and Chapter 5.70 Rent Control and Stabilization Ordinance
- Approval of May 21, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- Public speaking period at the start of the meeting
Zoning Board
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing site plans for several developments, including two large residential projects on Pennsylvania Avenue. The board will also consider final approvals for a childcare facility and a parking lot renovation.
- 673-707 Pennsylvania Avenue: Preliminary/Final site plan for 106 units
- 668-678 Pennsylvania Avenue: Preliminary/Final site plan for 63 units
- 301 South Street: Final approval to convert building into a childcare facility
- 1250-1262 Alina Street: Final approval to re-do parking lot
- 62-68 Cherry Street: Proposed demolition for a 3-story building with 10 apartments
City Council
The Elizabeth City Council will vote on several resolutions authorizing contracts and agreements, including a large financial commitment. A public hearing is scheduled for a proposed ordinance. The agenda consists primarily of routine procedural items.
- Resolution authorizing contract up to $6,000,000 for a city project
- Resolution authorizing $200,000 for a redevelopment agreement
- Public hearing on a proposed ordinance related to land use
- Resolution approving appointment of city officials
- Resolution authorizing contract for professional services
Planning Board
The Planning Board will consider several subdivision and site plan applications across various wards. Proposals include single-family homes, multi-family conversions, and a mixed-use project on Elizabeth Avenue.
- Minor subdivision for a single family home at 536-549 Magie Avenue
- Major subdivision for five additional lots with two-family homes at 347-357 Rahway Avenue
- Mixed-use residential and retail site plan at 908-912 Elizabeth Avenue
- Conversion of existing church into a four-family home at 131 Court Street
- Amended site plan for Center Point Butler Urban Renewal at 20-52 Butler Street
City Council
The provided agenda text for the Elizabeth City Council meeting of April 28, 2026 is garbled and cannot be parsed. No agenda items can be identified.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings on five development applications, including a mixed-use building, subdivisions, and a site plan in a redevelopment area. A resolution to convert a two-family house to three-family is also up for consideration. The board may vote on these items after hearing public comment.
- Resolution to convert two-family home to three-family at 409 Chilton Street (P-09-24)
- Prelim/final site plan for mixed-use building with retail and 3 apartments at 914-916 Elizabeth Avenue (P-01-26)
- Subdivision of 536-549 Magie Avenue into 2 lots to build a new single-family home (P-10-25)
- Prelim/final site plan at 713-743 Amboy Avenue in Phelps Dodge Redevelopment Area (P-04-26)
- Major subdivision of 347-357 Rahway Avenue for 5 additional lots with 2-family homes (P-14-25)
City Council
The City Council is considering several professional service contracts and payment authorizations. The meeting includes discussions on property-related matters and various administrative approvals.
- Proposed $1,000,000 payment to James Assur LLC for the City of Elizabeth
- Proposed $1,100,000 payment to the City of Elizabeth for professional services
- Proposed $1,000,000 payment to the City of Elizabeth for professional services
- Proposed $1,000,000 payment to the City of Elizabeth for professional services
- Proposed $1,000,000 payment to the City of Elizabeth for professional services