Middlesex County public meetings in 2021
35 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Development Review Committee
The Middlesex County Planning Board Development Review Committee is meeting to review preliminary and final subdivision applications and various site plans. The body is also considering the release of a performance guarantee for BAPS Edison.
- Release of Performance Guarantee: BAPS Edison (ED-SP-238)
- Preliminary Applications: New Durham Subdivision (Edison), Jersey Ave. NJ Urban Renewal LLC (New Brunswick), Arsenal Trade Center (Sayreville), and 1145 Foster Avenue (South Plainfield)
- Final Applications: Regency at Cranbury (Cranbury), Arsenal Trade Center (Sayreville), and 58 Miara Street (Sayreville)
- Site Plan Reviews: Including Iport 12 Parking Lot/Amazon (Carteret), Churchill Junior High (East Brunswick), and Greenspace Self-Storage (Milltown)
- Site Plan Reviews: Including Ray Catena-Old Post Road (Edison) and 236 French Street (New Brunswick)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet virtually to conduct administrative business and receive reports. The agenda contains no new action items or old business for decision.
- Approval of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Planning Director's Report
- Report of the Development Review Committee
- Staff reports on sustainability, resiliency, transportation, mobility, regional planning, and local assistance
December Board Meeting
The Board of Elections will meet to discuss re-warding and review administrative reports. The meeting includes time for commissioner and public comment.
- Discussion of re-warding
- Review of administrative reports
Development Review Committee
The Middlesex County Development Review Committee is meeting to review various land development applications. The body will consider site plans and subdivision applications across multiple municipalities, including New Brunswick, Carteret, and Woodbridge.
- Preliminary subdivision applications for Jersey Ave. NB Urban Renewal (New Brunswick) and Arsenal Trade Center (Sayreville)
- Final subdivision application for Whispering Hills (South Plainfield)
- Release of performance guarantees for Regency at Monroe Phase 9 and Super Foodtown Woodbridge
- Site plan reviews for 23 projects, including Chick fil-A (Woodbridge) and Cranbury School (Cranbury)
- Site plan reviews for 528 and 743 Roosevelt Avenue (Carteret)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet virtually to conduct administrative business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Approval of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of October 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Planning Director’s Report
- Report of the Development Review Committee
Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss farmland preservation applications and specific property designations. The board will consider an offer to purchase a development easement for Duchess Farms in South Brunswick.
- Resolution to determine Lot 2.03 in Block 21, Cranbury Township, as a commercial farm
- Offer to Thomas Brys and Candice Howard of Duchess Farms to purchase a development easement on Block 26, Lots 5.02 and 6, South Brunswick
- Review of development easement certified value for Duchess Farms, South Brunswick
- Adoption of the 2022 Schedule of Meetings
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review preliminary and final subdivision applications and various site plans across several municipalities. The body is also considering the release of a performance guarantee for a project in Monroe.
- Release of Performance Guarantee: Regency @ Monroe Phase 10 (MO-155)
- Preliminary Applications: Jersey Ave. (NB-48), Arsenal Trade Center (SY-117), and Princeton Orchards (SB-234)
- Final Applications: 238 Cleveland Avenue (HP-33), Woodhaven Village (OB-279), and Riverton Village (SY-112)
- Site Plan reviews for 16 projects, including a Dunkin’ in South Plainfield and Buddhist Worship Center in Piscataway
- Site Plan reviews for 710 Old Bridge Turnpike (EB-SP-325) and 224-226 Forsgate Drive (JA-SP-43)
Planning Board
The Planning Board is meeting to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda consists of procedural items and staff reports.
- Approval of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of September 14, 2021 meeting minutes
- Report of the Development Review Committee
- Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency, Transportation and Mobility, and Regional Planning and Local Assistance
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications, including site plans and subdivisions across several municipalities. The body is also reviewing the release of performance guarantees for completed projects.
- Release of performance guarantee for JAHU, Inc. in Woodbridge (WO-SP-162)
- Preliminary applications for 12 Paul Street (East Brunswick) and Arsenal Trade Center (Sayreville)
- Final applications for Highland Avenue (Metuchen) and 357 Cobb Way (Woodbridge)
- Site plan reviews for FedEx Ground (Woodbridge) and Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC (East Brunswick)
- Minor subdivision sketch plats for 40 Broad Avenue (Edison) and Fresh Ponds (Milltown)
Planning Board
The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to discuss a proposed amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan. This amendment relates to a warehouse redevelopment project in Woodbridge Township.
- Consideration of Wastewater Management Plan amendment for SEI Cutters Dock Urban Renewal, LLC and SEI Pennval II Urban Renewal, LLC
- Proposed warehouse redevelopment at 2, 34 and 35 Cutters Dock Road and 1 and 222 Pennval Road, Woodbridge Township
- Approval of May 11, 2021 meeting minutes
WDB Literacy Committee
The Literacy Committee will meet to review previous minutes and administrative changes. The body will discuss service disruptions and community relief efforts resulting from Hurricane Ida. Members from libraries and literacy agencies will provide updates.
- Review of June 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Hurricane Ida service disruptions and relief efforts
- Updates from libraries, WLL, and literacy agencies
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association is meeting to review a water quality management planning amendment for a proposed warehouse redevelopment. The body will also discuss a New Brunswick land development ordinance and receive updates on wastewater management and river resilience projects.
- Review of WQMP SSA Amendment Application for proposed warehouse redevelopment at 2, 34, 35 Cutters Dock Road and 1, 222 Pennval Road, Woodbridge Township
- Discussion of New Brunswick Ordinance #O-042101 regarding the Land Development Code
- Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
- Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
- Status update on CRS/MS4 Group
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is reviewing several subdivision sketches, preliminary applications, and site plans. Items include residential and industrial projects across Edison, New Brunswick, Piscataway, Sayreville, and Woodbridge.
- Subdivision sketch for 110 Clive Street, Edison
- Minor subdivision for Federal Business Centers, Edison
- Sketch plat for 1023 River Road, Piscataway
- Preliminary application for Jersey Ave., New Brunswick
- Preliminary application for 90 Hancock Road, Piscataway
Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss the status of easement purchase applications. The board will consider a resolution adopting an Appraisal Release Policy for the County’s Farmland Preservation Program.
- Status of Easement Purchase Applications
- Resolution adopting Appraisal Release Policy for Farmland Preservation Program appraisals
- Closed session appraisal review of Duchess Farms, South Brunswick
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review requests for the release of performance guarantees, minor subdivisions, and preliminary and final applications for several projects across the county.
- Release of performance guarantees for QuickChek Jamesburg, Springpoint Senior Living/Monroe Village, The Presbyterian Homes at Monroe, Divine Ventures Development LLC, and Cornerstone Realty
- Minor subdivision sketch plats for Lidl U.S. Operations (Edison), Heritage at Milltown, and South Brunswick Board of Education
- Preliminary applications for Edison Town Square, Jersey Ave. NB Urban Renewal, Arsenal Trade Center, 357 Cobb Way-Avenel, and 761-777 Coolidge Avenue
- Final applications for CT07 Chai LLC, Edison Town Square, 17 Adirondack Avenue, and 761-777 Coolidge Avenue
- Site plan reviews for 19 projects, including solar facilities in Piscataway, JB Wicoff Elementary School in Plainsboro, and Cragwood Warehouse in South Plainfield
Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to address new business regarding a specific property in Cranbury Township. The board will review a Right to Farm complaint and a Commercial Farm Determination.
- Right to Farm Complaint filed by Ralph Izzo
- Commercial Farm Determination filed by DeSandre Bros. Co. Inc. for 53 Cranbury Neck Road (Block 21, Lot 2.03)
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association is meeting to review recently adopted stormwater management ordinances from North Brunswick and Highland Park. The body will also receive status updates on the County Wastewater Management Plan and the Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.
- Review of North Brunswick Ordinance #21-10 regarding Stormwater Control For Non-Residential Major Development
- Review of Highland Park Ordinance #5-21-118 concerning Stormwater Management
- Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments
- Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
- Status update on CRS/MS4 Group
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review various land use applications, including site plans and subdivisions across several municipalities. The body will also consider the release of performance guarantees for two projects.
- Site plan reviews for Tesla and The Link at Edison
- Final applications for South Brunswick Center (Sheets 1-8)
- Preliminary applications for Arsenal Trade Center in Sayreville and Jersey Ave. NB Renewal in New Brunswick
- Release of performance guarantees for East Brunswick Fire District #1 and Jahu, Inc.
- Resolutions for 44 Stelton Road in Piscataway and Woodmont Industrial Project in South Amboy
Planning Board
The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to review administrative reports and action items. The board will discuss support for a grant application for the Glendale property and address the meeting schedule.
- Requested support for the Edison Township Urban Parks Grant Application 2021 for the Glendale property
- Cancellation of July 13, 2021 and August 10, 2021 Planning Board meetings
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land use applications. The body will review preliminary and final subdivision applications and a list of 24 site plans across multiple municipalities.
- Release of performance guarantees for Owens Road Office Complex, 475 Smith Street LLC, and Town Center Elementary School
- Preliminary subdivision applications for 475 Raritan Center Parkway, Woodland Avenue, Jersey Ave NB Urban Renewal, and Arsenal Trade Center
- Final subdivision applications for Half Acre Road, Woodland Avenue, and Venue at Monroe
- Site plan reviews for projects including Imani Park Apartments, RCINJ New Cancer Pavilion, and Woodmont Industrial Project
- Site plan reviews for various locations in Edison, New Brunswick, Sayreville, and South Plainfield
Planning Board
The Middlesex County Planning Board is meeting to review administrative reports and act on specific land use and grant items. The board will consider a wastewater management plan amendment and a grant application for urban parks.
- Amendment to the Lower Raritan - Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan for The Green at Old Bridge Affordable Housing (Block 2150, Lot 4.11, Old Bridge Township)
- Support for the Plainsboro Urban Parks Grant Application 2021 – Bulk Farm (Block 3601, Lot 10, Cranbury Neck Road)
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will conduct its reorganization and elect officers. The body will review a water quality management amendment for affordable housing in Old Bridge and stormwater management ordinances from four municipalities.
- WQMP SSA Amendment Application: The Green at Old Bridge Affordable Housing (Block 2150, Lot 4.11)
- Borough of Milltown Stormwater Management Ordinance 21-1495
- Borough of South Plainfield Stormwater Control Ordinance 2195
- City of Perth Amboy Stormwater Management Ordinance #1378-2007
- Borough of Middlesex Stormwater Control Regulations Ordinance #2028-21
Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to review easement purchase applications and the Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan. The board will also consider a corrective resolution regarding a development easement in East Brunswick.
- Corrective resolution for the purchase of the development easement of the Estate of Ernest Bergfelder (Block 316.01, Lot 22.06, East Brunswick)
- Right to Farm/MCADB Resolution for Brothers Investment, LLC in Monroe Township
- Discussion on the Middlesex County Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan
- Review of the status of easement purchase applications
- Appraisal release discussion
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss preliminary subdivision applications and site plans across multiple municipalities. The body will also consider the release of performance guarantees for two projects.
- Release of performance guarantees for Woodhaven Village-Texas Road (Old Bridge) and Mack-Cali Woodbridge, LLC (Woodbridge)
- Preliminary subdivision applications for Half Acre Road North Parcel (Cranbury), 723 Wood Avenue (Edison), 238 Cleveland Avenue (Highland Park), Jersey Ave. NB Urban Renewal (New Brunswick), and Princeton Orchards (South Brunswick)
- Site plan reviews for 17 projects, including Sadhu Vaswani Center (East Brunswick), Manasquan Bank (Metuchen), and Livingston Warehouse (North Brunswick)
- Site plan reviews for three Piscataway projects: 1570 South Washington Avenue, 141 Circle Drive, and Ridgedale Gardens
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet virtually to conduct administrative business and review reports. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and a report from the Development Review Committee.
- Approval of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of March 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Planning Director's Report
- Report of the Development Review Committee
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Middlesex County Water Resources Association will hold a special virtual meeting to review several local ordinances. The agenda focuses on reviewing updated subdivision, site plan, and stormwater management regulations from various municipalities.
- Review of Borough of South River Chapter 295: Subdivision and Site Plan Review; Stormwater Management
- Review of Plainsboro Township Chapter 85: Subdivision and Site Plan Review
- Review of Borough of Metuchen Article 42: Surface Water Runoff
- Review of South Brunswick Township Chapter 62, Article VI: Stormwater Management Ordinance # 2021-10
- Review of East Brunswick Township Chapter 192, Section 53: Storm Drainage Facilities
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review various site plans and subdivision applications across multiple municipalities. The body will also consider the release of a performance guarantee for a project in Woodbridge.
- Release of Performance Guarantee: 22 Homes Park Avenue & 1090 Green Street, Woodbridge
- Minor Subdivisions: Federal Business Centers, Inc. in Edison and Woodbridge
- Preliminary Applications: Monroe Veterans Housing and Friendship Road Development
- Site Plans: Costco (Monroe), FedEx Truck Depot (Edison), and Glow Car Wash (Old Bridge)
- Site Plans: Epic Church and Camelot at Ernston Road (Sayreville)
Planning Board
The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and administrative reports. There are no new action items or specific projects listed for decision.
- Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes
- Review of February 9, 2021 meeting minutes
- Report of the Development Review Committee
- Staff reports on Sustainability and Resiliency, Transportation and Mobility, and Regional Planning and Local Assistance
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association will review recently adopted stormwater management ordinances from four municipalities. The body will also receive status updates on wastewater management and the Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project.
- Review of Borough of Carteret Ordinance #21-1 (Stormwater Management)
- Review of Borough of Sayreville Ordinance #518-21 (Stormwater Management Rule)
- Review of Old Bridge Township Ordinance #2021-01 (Land Development Ordinance)
- Review of Monroe Township Ordinance #0-2-2021-0003 (Stormwater Management)
- Status update on NJDEP Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities Project
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Middlesex County Water Resources Association will hold a special virtual meeting to review recently adopted stormwater ordinances from four different municipalities. This process ensures local water management rules are reviewed by the county association.
- Review of Cranbury Township Stormwater Maintenance Ordinance # 11-20-12
- Review of Woodbridge Township Stormwater Control Ordinance 150-82.1
- Review of City of South Amboy Stormwater Control Ordinance Chapter 53 Article XXXIII
- Review of Borough of Jamesburg Chapter 25 Stormwater Control Ordinance # 06-21
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss various land development applications. The agenda includes reviews of site plans, subdivision applications, and the release of performance guarantees across multiple municipalities.
- Release of performance guarantees for Four Seasons @ Monroe, R & W Homes 1, LLC, L & E Associates, Woodhaven, and The Learning Experience
- Final subdivision applications for 101 Rose Street (Metuchen), Sixteenth Street (North Brunswick), and Henderson Road Mixed Income (South Brunswick)
- Site plan reviews for Glendale Avenue Warehouse (Edison) and Smart Lincoln (Jamesburg)
- Site plan review for K-Land No. 68, Popeye’s Restaurant in South Brunswick
- Preliminary subdivision application for Whispering Hills Road in South Plainfield
Planning Board
The Planning Board is meeting to discuss amendments to its by-laws. The session also includes reports from the Development Review Committee and staff reports on sustainability, transportation, and regional planning.
- Amendments to Planning Board By-Laws
Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board
The Middlesex County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss farmland preservation. The board will consider a resolution for the purchase of a development easement in East Brunswick and hold a preliminary discussion on the County Farmland Preservation Plan.
- Final approval for purchase of development easement for the Estate of Ernest Bergfelder (Block 316.01, Lot 22.06) in East Brunswick
- Preliminary discussion on the Middlesex County Farmland Preservation Plan
- Review of the status of easement purchase applications
Development Review Committee
The Development Review Committee is meeting to review various subdivision applications and site plans across multiple municipalities. The body will also consider the release of performance guarantees for five completed projects.
- Release of performance guarantees for Beechwood Shopping Center (Edison), Taco Bell (Edison), Woodhaven (Old Bridge), and Chase (Woodbridge)
- New site plan reviews for Johnson & Johnson WHQ (New Brunswick) and Rutgers Behavioral Health Treatment Center & Residence (North Brunswick)
- Subdivision sketch plats for 831 U.S. Highway Route 1 (Edison) and 2 Lake Avenue (Helmetta)
- Final subdivision applications for 300 Salt Meadow Road (Carteret)
- Site plan reviews for Glendale Warehouse (Edison) and QTS (Piscataway)
Lower Raritan-Middlesex County Water Resources Association
The Middlesex County Water Resources Association is meeting to review proposed Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) amendment applications. The body will also receive reports from member agencies and status updates on wastewater management and the Resilient NJ Program.
- WQMP Amendment Application: Elion Acq. SSA, Veronica Avenue and Bennett’s Lane, Franklin Township
- WQMP Amendment Application: Metro 12 Carteret Logistics Center, 300 Salt Meadow Road, Borough of Carteret
- WQMP Amendment Application: Northwood Manor residential development, Jake Brown Road, Old Bridge Township
- WQMP Amendment Application: Somerset County Septic Management Plan (SMP)
- Status update on Middlesex County Wastewater Management Plan & Amendments