Trenton public meetings in 2021
13 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing three appeals regarding property use and expansions in Residential B Zones. The board will consider requests for mixed-use redevelopment, building additions, and the re-occupation of non-conforming dwellings.
- 333 Chambers Street: Request to use vacated office space for a multi-service company with a sign and convert a residential unit into a two-family dwelling
- 3 Dayton Street: Request to expand the rear first floor and second floor for additional seating and improve the parking lot
- 325 Rutherford Avenue: Request to re-occupy a non-conforming vacated two-family dwelling unit as a two-family dwelling unit
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing several appeals regarding building permits and land use exceptions. The board will consider requests to convert residential spaces into multi-family dwellings, establish new commercial uses, and approve structural additions.
- 333 Chambers Street: Proposal to use vacated office space for a multi-service company and convert a residential unit into a two-family dwelling
- 900-904 Liberty Street: Request to construct an open-air roof covering over a concrete pad for a bar/restaurant
- 1122 Anderson Street: Proposal to convert a deck into living area and a restaurant/bar into a grocery store
- 1600 Calhoun Street: Request to reintroduce an auto repair shop with auto sales and vehicle storage
- 816-818 S Clinton Avenue: Proposal to construct a four-family dwelling building on vacant lots
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing five appeals regarding the refusal of building permits. The requests include expanding commercial footprints, changing residential uses, and installing new structures in Residential B Zones.
- 1552 S Clinton Avenue: Proposed 1,500 sq ft grocery/deli expansion and two new apartments
- 333 Chambers Street: Proposed use of office space for a multi-service company and conversion of a unit to a two-family dwelling
- 717 Hamilton Avenue: Proposed use of vacant office space for a multi-service business
- 900-904 Liberty Street: Proposed construction of an open-air roof covering for a bar/restaurant
- 1122 Anderson Street: Proposed conversion of a deck to living area and a restaurant/bar to a mini market/grocery store
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will present a draft of a new Land Development Ordinance designed to modernize zoning regulations and align with the Trenton 250 Master Plan. The board will also hear several appeals for use and bulk variances for commercial and residential properties.
- Presentation of draft Land Development Ordinance with public comment open until November 1, 2021
- Appeal for auto repair shop, sales, and storage at 1600 Calhoun Street
- Appeal for outdoor seating roof at 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue
- Appeal for grocery/deli expansion and two new apartments at 1552 S Clinton Avenue
- Appeal to convert single-family dwelling to two units at 218 Hamilton Avenue
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing several appeals regarding permit refusals. The board will consider requests for use variances, building expansions, and conversions of single-family to multi-family dwellings.
- 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue: Request to approve a previously constructed roof for outdoor restaurant seating
- 1552 S Clinton Avenue: Proposal to expand a grocery/deli by 1,500 square feet and add two residential apartments
- 333 Chambers Street: Proposal to use vacated office space for a multi-service company and convert a residential unit into a two-family dwelling
- 218 Hamilton Avenue: Request to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-residential dwelling unit
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear appeals regarding permit refusals for several commercial and residential projects. The board is deciding on use variances and site plan approvals for properties on South Clinton Avenue, Calhoun Street, and New York Avenue.
- Proposed 124,436 square foot three-story Class A Self-Storage Facility at 650 New York Avenue
- Request to approve a previously constructed roof for outdoor dining at 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue
- Proposal to reintroduce an auto repair shop and sales at 1600 Calhoun Street
- Proposed 1,500 square foot grocery/deli expansion and two new apartments at 1552 S Clinton Avenue
- Request to convert office space to a multi-service company and a residential unit to a two-family dwelling at 333 Chambers Street
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hear appeals regarding building permits for three properties. Decisions include a proposal for a large self-storage facility and requests for exceptions to permitted uses in Business "B" zones.
- Proposal to demolish a warehouse/bus depot at 650 New York Avenue to build a 124,436 square foot three-story Class A Self-Storage Facility
- Request to approve a previously constructed roof for outdoor dining at a restaurant/bar at 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue
- Request to reintroduce an auto repair shop with auto sales and vehicle storage at 1600 Calhoun Street
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review two appeals regarding permit refusals. The board is considering use and parking exceptions for a business in the Business B Zone and a request to approve a previously constructed roof for outdoor dining.
- Appeal 21-Z-1600C: Request to reintroduce an auto repair shop, auto sales, and vehicle storage at 1600 Calhoun Street
- Appeal 21-Z-1218C: Request to approve a previously constructed roof over a deck for outdoor seating at 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue
- Planning Division recommendation for 1600 Calhoun Street includes requirements for high-quality fencing and paved vehicle storage
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review four appeals regarding permit refusals. The requests include converting commercial or industrial spaces into residential units and approving auto repair and restaurant modifications.
- 522 Perry Street: Proposal to renovate a structure for a plumbing supply store and two residential units
- 102 Cuyler Avenue: Proposal to convert first-level commercial space into a three-bedroom apartment
- 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue: Request to approve a constructed roof for outdoor dining at a restaurant/bar
- 1600 Calhoun Street: Proposal to reintroduce an auto repair shop with auto sales and vehicle storage
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review appeals regarding building permits for residential conversions and commercial uses. The board is deciding on exceptions to zoning ordinances for four specific properties in the city.
- 522 Perry Street: Proposal to renovate a structure for a plumbing supply store and two residential units
- 102 Cuyler Avenue: Proposal to convert first-level commercial space into a three-bedroom apartment
- 1218-1220 S Clinton Avenue: Request to approve a previously constructed roof for outdoor dining at a restaurant/bar
- 1600 Calhoun Street: Proposal to reintroduce an auto repair shop with auto sales and vehicle storage
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two appeals regarding the conversion of existing structures into residential units. One proposal involves creating a retail store and multiple apartments at 522 Perry Street, while another proposes converting a beauty salon into an apartment at 723 Roebling Avenue.
- 522 Perry Street: Proposal to renovate for a front office/plumbing supply store and two residential units
- 723 Roebling Avenue: Proposal to change use of a mixed structure from a beauty salon into a two-bedroom apartment
- Division of Planning recommendation to deny the use variance for 522 Perry Street
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing three appeals to convert existing commercial or industrial structures into residential units. The board will consider requests for use and bulk exceptions at three different properties.
- 522 Perry Street: Proposal to create a plumbing supply store and two residential units in an Industrial A Zone
- 826 W State Street: Proposal to convert 1,750 square feet of first-floor office space into two residential units
- 723 Roebling Avenue: Proposal to convert a commercial beauty salon into a residential unit, totaling three units on site
Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three appeals regarding the conversion of commercial or industrial spaces into residential units. The board is considering requests for use and bulk exceptions to allow for new apartments and mixed-use developments.
- 522 Perry Street: Proposal to create a plumbing supply store (775 sf) and two residential units (1,550 sf and 775 sf)
- 826 W State Street: Proposal to convert 1,750 square feet of first-floor office space into two residential units
- 723 Roebling Avenue: Proposal to convert an unoccupied beauty salon (approx. 600 sf) into one residential unit
- Division of Planning recommends denial of the use variance for 522 Perry Street