Livingston Township, NJ Planning Board
Sundays tracks every public Planning Board meeting in Livingston Township, NJ and summarizes what was decided — master-plan re-examinations, redevelopment areas, rezonings and land-use ordinances. Land-use items are kept off the weekly Sundays email (they're a specialist read), but every one is archived here and verified against the official meeting record. 14 items on file; most recent August 12, 2026.
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Referral to Planning Board: Amended Livingston Mall Redevelopment Plan (Block 602, Lots 1.01)
The Council approved Resolution 26-253 referring the amended Livingston Mall redevelopment plan (Block 602, Lots 1.01) to the Planning Board for statutory review and comment on consistency with the Master Plan.
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Amended Livingston Mall Redevelopment Plan (Introduction/First Reading)
The Council introduced Ordinance 30-2026 adopting an amended Livingston Mall redevelopment plan (Block 602, Lots 1.01). The Township Attorney explained the amendment added reference to redevelopment with the right of condemnation while keeping plan terms unchanged. The ordinance passed on first reading by roll call vote, with a public hearing set for September 14.
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156 East Cedar Street Redevelopment Plan (Second Reading/Public Hearing and Adoption)
The Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-2026 adopting the “156 East Cedar Street redevelopment plan” (Block 3000, Lot 1.01) and adopted the ordinance by roll call vote with no public comments.
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Board Deliberation and Vote — Approval of Signage Application for 349 East Northfield Road
Board members discussed the application, generally supporting the two-sign proposal due to site constraints and wayfinding needs, while noting visibility challenges from southbound East Cedar. A motion was made and seconded to approve the application, and the Board voted unanimously in favor.
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Public Comment Period on the Application (None Offered)
The Chair opened the opportunity for members of the public to provide sworn testimony in favor of or opposed to the application. No public testimony was offered.
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Applicant Closing Statement and Close of Evidentiary Record
Applicant counsel delivered a closing statement summarizing the site constraints and the rationale for keeping the signs within the property boundary rather than the right-of-way. The Chair noted that, absent objection, the evidentiary record was closed and no further testimony or evidence would be received.
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Public Comment / Questions on Witness Testimony (None)
After the planning expert’s testimony, the Board asked whether any members of the public had questions for the witness. None were offered.
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Public Comment / Questions on Witness Testimony (None)
After the signage expert’s testimony, the Board asked whether any members of the public had questions for the witness. None were offered.
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Swearing-In of Witnesses (Including Board Professionals)
The Board administered the oath to witnesses, including the applicant’s witnesses and board professionals. The applicant’s witnesses identified were David Prusil (Sign Source) and Katherine Gregory (professional planner).
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Resolution 26-232 — Referring Redevelopment Plan (156 E. Cedar Street Redevelopment Plan) to Planning Board
As part of the consent agenda, Council approved Resolution 26-232 referring the redevelopment plan titled “156 E. Cedar Street Redevelopment Plan” to the Planning Board.
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Ordinance 26-2026 (Introduction/First Reading) — 156 East Cedar Street Redevelopment Plan (Block 3000, Lot 1.01)
Council introduced Ordinance 26-2026 on first reading to adopt the redevelopment plan titled “156 East Cedar Street Redevelopment Plan” for Block 3000, Lot 1.01, and scheduled the public hearing for August 11, 2026.
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Designating Atlas V1 Peach Tree Urban Renewal as redeveloper; redevelopment agreement for 2 Peach Tree Hill Road
The Council discussed and approved Resolution 26-175 designating Atlas V1 Peach Tree Urban Renewal as redeveloper and authorizing execution of a redevelopment agreement for 2 Peach Tree Hill Road. Officials said the redevelopment plan prohibits residential use and aims to generate ratables without adding school enrollment impacts.
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Second reading and adoption: 576–586 West Mount Pleasant Avenue overlay district redevelopment plan
The Council held the public hearing and adopted Ordinance 13-2026 adopting the 576–586 West Mount Pleasant Avenue overlay district redevelopment plan. The Mayor recused and the Deputy Mayor presided for this item. The ordinance passed by roll call vote.
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Adopting West Mount Pleasant Avenue Overlay District Redevelopment Plan
Ordinance 13-2026 proposes the adoption of a redevelopment plan for the West Mount Pleasant Avenue Overlay District. It was introduced during the council meeting with a public hearing scheduled for April 27th, 2026.