Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Upcoming
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The board will consider a waiver request tied to Variance Application #2026-04, Floodplain Encroachment Application FPE 2026-03, and Grading Permit G26-03 by Shelter for Needy, Inc. for property at 85 Pine Brook Road. They will also vote on approving minutes from February, April, May, and June meetings.
- Waiver request by Shelter for Needy, Inc. for 85 Pine Brook Road (Block 45402, Lot 32) involving variance, floodplain encroachment, and grading permits
- Approval of meeting minutes from February 10, April 14, May 12, and June 9, 2026
Recent meetings
Planning Board
The Lincoln Park Planning Board will meet on June 18, 2026, to approve minutes from five prior meetings and consider several development applications. Key items include a continued public hearing for a major site plan and variance application at 193 Main Street, and a minor subdivision application for 18 Nakomis Path. Multiple waiver requests related to site plans and grading permits are also on the agenda.
- Continued public hearing for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan #384 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE25-08 at 193 Main Street (carried from multiple prior meetings)
- Minor Subdivision Application #640 and Grading Permit #G25-03 by John M. Luciano at 18 Nakomis Path (Block 45209, Lot 8) — consideration of memorializing resolution
- Waiver request by H & S Realty Partners for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #390 and Floodplain Encroachment #FPE 26-02 at 107 Beaver Brook Road
- Waiver request by Daniel and Ofelia Blewitt for Grading Permit #G26-02 at 37 Highland Street
- Waiver request by Arca Realty, LLC for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan #391 at 156 Main Street
Borough Council
The council is considering two bond ordinances: one for $2,249,600 for various capital improvements and acquisitions, and another for $300,000 for water main replacements, financed through bond issuance. Other items include liquor license renewals, a fee waiver for Lincoln Park Day, approval of the event date, escrow releases, sale of surplus property, grant applications, and a contract with Donnelly Energy for energy upgrades. Proclamations for Lincoln Park Night Out, Pride Month, and Eagle Scouts are also scheduled.
- Introduction of bond ordinance for $2,249,600 for various capital improvements and acquisitions
- Introduction of bond ordinance for $300,000 for water main replacements financed by $255,000 in bonds
- Authorization of contract with Donnelly Energy for HVAC, water fixture, and LED lighting upgrades
- Waiver of $100 fee and approval for Lincoln Park Day on September 26, 2026 (rain date September 27)
- Authorization for sale of surplus property no longer needed for public use
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a one-year time extension for a major site plan and variance application by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International at 36 Alpine Drive. The board will also deliberate a variance application by Ardian Asani for 34 Square Place and approve past meeting minutes.
- One-year time extension request for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 at 36 Alpine Drive (Block 33201, Lot 20)
- Consideration of resolution for Variance Application #2023-05 by Ardian Asani at 34 Square Place (Block 10901, Lot 9)
- Approval of minutes from January 13, February 10, April 14, and May 12, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will approve meeting minutes from January 13, February 10, April 14, and May 12, 2026 (if available). It will consider a one‑year time extension for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 submitted by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International, Inc. on Block 33201, Lot 20 (36 Alpine Drive). The board will also memorialize the resolution adopted on June 10, 2025 regarding this extension.
- Approval of minutes for Jan 13, Feb 10, Apr 14, May 12, 2026 (if available)
- Consideration of one‑year extension for Variance Application #2024-10 at 36 Alpine Drive
- Memorialization of resolution adopted June 10, 2025 for the extension
Planning Board
The Lincoln Park Planning Board will consider a resolution for a major site plan application at 234 Main Street and take action on Ordinance #16-26, which amends the zoning map. The board will also hold a public hearing for a minor subdivision at 18 Nakomis Path and continue a hearing for a major site plan and variance application at 193 Main Street. Additionally, minutes from previous meetings are scheduled for approval.
- Consideration of resolution for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and Variance Application #388 by Majbour Enterprises at 234 Main Street
- Review and action on Ordinance #16-26 amending Chapter 28, Zoning, Article II, Zoning Map
- Public hearing for Minor Subdivision Application #640 and Grading Permit #G25-03 by John M. Luciano at 18 Nakomis Path
- Continued public hearing for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan & Variance Application #384 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE25-08 by 193 S&M Main Street, LLC at 193 Main Street (time extension granted to July 14, 2026)
Borough Council
The council will introduce an ordinance to amend the zoning map and vote on several resolutions, including a developer's agreement with Lincoln Park Plaza Associates for a 14,034 sq ft building addition at 261 Comly Road and adjacent lots. The agreement covers site improvements, parking, demolition of dwellings, and a $46,950 fill credits purchase. Also up for approval are a waiver of water and sewer fees for a Blue Acres property and authorization of pay bills.
- Ordinance 16-26 amending Chapter 28, Zoning, to update the zoning map
- Resolution R26-141 authorizing a developer's agreement for a multi-tenant building addition on Block 21401, Lots 2, 2.01, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (261 Comly Road and George Cobb Lane)
- Resolution R26-140 waiving water and sewer fees for a property acquired under the NJDEP Blue Acres Program
- Resolution R26-139 authorizing pay bills and vouchers (amount not specified)
- Approval of minutes from April 20 and May 4, 2026 meetings
The Borough Council unanimously authorized a developer's agreement with Lincoln Park Plaza Associates for construction of a 14,034-square-foot building addition, demolition of dwellings on George Cobb Lane, and parking improvements. The council also introduced Ordinance 16-26 amending the zoning map on first reading and approved resolutions authorizing payment of bills and a water/sewer fee waiver for a Blue Acres property. All votes were 7-0.
- Introduced Ordinance 16-26 amending Chapter 28 Zoning Map on first reading (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R26-139 authorizing payment of bills and vouchers totaling $5,626,219.34 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R26-140 waiving $69.45 in water and sewer fees for 79 Woodlawn Road under the NJDEP Blue Acres Program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R26-141 authorizing a developer's agreement with Lincoln Park Plaza Associates for multi-tenant building and site improvements (7-0)
Borough Council
The Borough Council introduced Ordinance 16-26 to adopt a revised Zoning Map dated March 20, 2026, replacing the current map. The council also considered resolutions to authorize payment of bills and to waive $69.45 in water and sewer fees for a property at 79 Woodlawn Road acquired under the NJDEP Blue Acres Program. Minutes from previous meetings were approved.
- Introduction of Ordinance 16-26 adopting a new Zoning Map dated March 20, 2026
- Resolution R26-140 waiving $69.45 in water and sewer fees for 79 Woodlawn Road (Blue Acres flood-prone property)
- Resolution R26-139 authorizing payment of bills and vouchers
- Approval of minutes from April 20, 2026 Regular Meeting and May 4, 2026 meetings
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 for property at 34 Square Place. The board will also consider a one-year time extension request related to Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 for 36 Alpine Drive by Evangelical Mission and Seminary International, Inc. Minutes from prior meetings in January, February, and April 2026 will be approved if available.
- Public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 by Ardian Asani for 34 Square Place
- Request for one-year time extension for Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan #385 and Variance Application #2024-10 at 36 Alpine Drive
- Approval of minutes from January 13, February 10, and April 14, 2026 (if available)
Borough Council
The Borough Council is considering a resolution to authorize property tax adjustments and refunds for four properties owned by 100% permanently disabled veterans. The resolution would cancel and refund first-quarter 2026 taxes and cancel second-quarter 2026 taxes for each property.
- 75 Main St. – cancel and refund $2,334.29 (Q1) and cancel $2,334.28 (Q2)
- 35 Curtis Dr. – cancel and refund $3,101.19 (Q1) and cancel $3,101.19 (Q2)
- 17 Anthony Blvd. – cancel and refund $2,739.72 (Q1) and cancel $2,739.72 (Q2)
- 64 Homestead Ln. – cancel and refund $2,012.52 (Q1) and cancel $2,012.52 (Q2)
The Borough Council adopted resolutions to authorize property tax exemptions and refunds for disabled veterans and approved an emergency temporary budget for 2026. The Council also authorized an agreement regarding affordability restrictions for a local property.
- Adopted Resolution R26-135 establishing policy for disabled veterans tax exemptions (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R26-136 authorizing tax refunds for four disabled veterans (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R26-137 for emergency temporary appropriations totaling $4,464,920.03 (7-0)
- Authorized execution of agreement regarding affordability restrictions for Merida Lincoln Park 115 (7-0)
Borough Council
The Borough Council will hear the Health Department's annual report for 2025, presented by Director Marissa Granovsky. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a presentation and discussion of the report.
- Marissa Granovsky, Health Director, presents the Borough of Lincoln Park Health Department Annual Report 2025
The Health Officer presented the 2025 Annual Report for the Health Department. The report detailed public health activities, COVID-19 statistics, and grant funding. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded in the minutes.
Borough Council
The governing body is considering introducing an ordinance to repeal the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone (AS-I) and amend land development regulations and the zoning map. Other action items include adopting ordinances to exceed budget appropriation limits, accept a property donation at 31 Dehart Street, and authorize rights-of-way agreements with Comcast. Resolutions cover acceptance of a grant, sale/donation of surplus property, tax refunds to disabled veterans, and purchases including telescoping bleachers for $80,705 and a fire truck.
- Ordinance 13-26 to repeal the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone (AS-I) and amend zoning map
- Ordinance 12-26 to accept donation and conveyance of Block 22714, Lot 7 (31 Dehart Street) from 31-41 Wicz, LLC
- Resolution R26-134 authorizing purchase of two banks of telescoping bleachers for $80,705 from Nickerson NY, LLC
- Resolution R26-135 authorizing tax refunds to four disabled veterans for 1st and 2nd quarter 2026 property taxes
- Resolution R26-130 authorizing solicitation of bids for cell tower co-locators
The Borough Council approved appending a partial verbatim transcript to the official April 20, 2026 meeting minutes. The transcript, prepared by Councilman Andrew Seise, was reviewed for accuracy and approved by Council President Gurkovich and Councilman Gemian before publication. No other substantive policy decisions were recorded in this meeting.
- Approved appending partial verbatim transcript to official minutes
Borough Council
The council will introduce an ordinance to repeal the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone, eliminating affordable housing set-aside requirements in that zone. They will also vote on adoption of ordinances including a cap bank ordinance to exceed budget limits, acceptance of a donated property at 31 DeHart Street, and rights-of-way agreements with Comcast. Resolutions include purchasing a fire truck, two banks of telescoping bleachers for $80,705, and applying for a Morris County trail construction grant.
- Introduction of Ordinance 13-26 repealing the Apartment Set-Aside I Overlay Zone (affordable housing overlay)
- Ordinance 11-26 to exceed budget appropriation limits and establish a cap bank (3.5% increase, $597,578.02)
- Ordinance 12-26 accepting donation of 31 DeHart Street from 31-41 Wicz, LLC
- Resolution R26-131 authorizing purchase of a fire truck
- Resolution R26-136 authorizing purchase of two telescoping bleacher banks for $80,705
Planning Board
The Lincoln Park Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a major site plan and variance application for 193 Main Street, also involving a floodplain encroachment request. The board will also consider a resolution for a separate major site plan at 234 Main Street and approve minutes from prior meetings.
- Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan & Variance Application #384 and Floodplain Encroachment Application #FPE25-08 for 193 Main Street (continued hearing)
- Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and Variance Application #388 for 234 Main Street (resolution consideration)
- Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025, January 15, 2026, February 19, 2026, and March 19, 2026
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Lincoln Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 for a property at 34 Square Place. The board will also consider a waiver request for three properties on Pine Brook Road and discuss an expired variance approval for Pine Brook Road.
- Public hearing on Variance Application #2023-05 for 34 Square Place
- Waiver request by 521 Pinebrook Realty, LLC and 499 Pinebrook Realty, LLC for 499, 503, and 521 Pine Brook Road
- Discussion of expired Variance Application #2024-03 and related permits for Pine Brook Road
- Approval of minutes from January 13 and February 10, 2026 meetings