OpenPublica

Accountability starts with access.

© 2026 · Filed for the public record

Use casesAboutAPIPrivacyTermsLinkedIn
Home/Edison, New Jersey/Zoning Board
OPENPUBLICA · PUBLIC MEETING RECORD
Record of Proceedings

Edison Zoning Board Special Meeting - September 29, 2026: Chevette Developers Application Carried

Zoning Board — Tuesday, September 29, 2026
BodyEdison, New Jersey
SessionZoning Board
DateTuesday, September 29, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
0:00 / 1:31:54

Original source
Transcript — VerbatimClick a timed line to jump · ⧉ to share it

Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

0:17

Township of Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting of September 29th, 2026 is now in session.

0:23

Adequate notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Act in 1975 has been provided by the annual notice published in the Home News and Tribune on December 4th, 2025, and is posted in the main lobby of the municipal complex on December 4th, 2025.

0:37

Please join me at Pledge Allegiance to the flag.

Speaker 2

0:59

Mr.

0:59

Carly.

1:01

Ms.

1:01

Knight.

Unassigned speaker

1:02

Mr.

Speaker 2

1:02

Magaletta.

Speaker 1

1:03

Here.

Speaker 2

1:04

Mr.

1:04

Chabra?

Speaker 1

1:05

Here.

Speaker 2

1:06

Mr.

1:06

Johnny.

Speaker 1

1:07

Here.

Speaker 2

1:08

Mr.

1:08

Patel.

Speaker 1

1:09

Here.

1:10

Here.

Speaker 2

1:11

Ms.

1:11

Chair O'Gorman.

Speaker 1

1:12

Here.

1:12

And

Speaker 2

1:12

Chairman Cumba.

Speaker 1

1:13

Here.

Speaker 2

1:14

Thank you.

Speaker 1

1:14

Thank you, Madam Secretary.

1:15

Minutes for consideration.

Speaker 2

1:17

Minutes of September 22nd, 2026 for approval.

Speaker 1

1:20

What's the board's pleasure?

1:21

Motion to approve.

1:23

Second.

1:23

Motion made by Mr.

1:24

Schneider, seconded by Mr.

1:25

Patel.

1:26

Roll call, please.

Speaker 2

1:27

Uh Mr.

1:27

Chopper.

Speaker 1

1:28

Yes to the motion.

Speaker 2

1:29

Mr.

1:29

Schneider.

Speaker 1

1:30

Yes to the motion.

Speaker 2

1:31

Patel.

Unassigned speaker

1:32

Yes

Speaker 3

1:32

to the motion.

Speaker 1

1:34

Yes on a motion.

Speaker 2

1:35

And Chairman Cumba.

Speaker 1

1:36

Yes on the motion.

1:37

Resolutions to be adopted.

1:39

First resolution.

1:45

What's the board's pleasure?

1:47

Motion to approve resolution.

Speaker 2

1:49

Second.

Speaker 1

1:50

Motion made by Mr.

1:51

Chopper.

Unassigned speaker

1:51

Second by Mr.

Speaker 1

1:52

Patel.

1:52

Roll call, please.

Speaker 2

1:53

Mr.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use████████████████████████████████████36%
Traffic Management██████████████14%
Engineering And Infrastructure████████████12%
Public Safety████████████12%
Transportation Safety██████████10%
Procedural█████████9%
Affordable Housing██████6%
Disability Rights█1%
Summary of Proceedings

Edison Zoning Board Special Meeting - September 29, 2026

The Township of Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment held a special meeting on September 29, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The primary agenda item was Case Z11-2025, Chevette Developers at 90 Municipal Boulevard, seeking preliminary and final site plan approval with bulk and use variances to construct an eight-story luxury multifamily apartment building. The board heard testimony from the applicant's professionals but did not reach a decision; the case was carried to November 24, 2026.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: Minutes of September 22, 2026 were approved (motion by Mr. Schneider, second by Mr. Patel; unanimous roll call).
  • Resolutions Adopted:
    • Z6-2026 (Rajesh Kumar) – approved unanimously.
    • Z11-2026 (NJ American Water) – approved unanimously.
    • C14-2026 (Priyanc Patel) – approved unanimously.

Announcements & Carried Cases

  • KZ2-2020 (Lamar Advertising a pen LLC) – withdrawn.
  • KZ37-2025 (Ali Enterprises, 764 New Dorham Road) – carried to November 10, 2026.
  • Z19-2026 (Hackensack Meridian JFK at 60A Edison Ave and 99 Turner Ave) – carried to November 10, 2026.
  • Z25-2026 (Patricia Seaman at 13 Short Street) – notice served.
  • The board chair outlined procedures for public comment and board conduct.

Discussion Items: Case Z11-2025 – Chevette Developers (90 Municipal Boulevard)

  • Application Summary: The applicant seeks a use variance (multifamily residential not permitted in TC zone), height variance (8 stories vs. 3 stories permitted), FAR variance (proposed 1.52 vs. 0.35 permitted), and parking variances. The site is 61,865 sq ft in the Crown Plaza development, previously approved in 2023 for an office building but not constructed. Proposed: 94 units (3 studio, 84 one-bedroom, 7 two-bedroom) with 62 on-site parking spaces (188 required by RSIS) plus shared parking via a 1982 easement.

  • Engineer Testimony (John DuPont) :

    • Existing lot is paved with a parking lot and helipad; impervious increase only 3,650 sq ft.
    • Stormwater management plan will comply with 2023 regulations (REAL rules held in abeyance until July 2027).
    • Variances needed: lot area (61,865 sq ft vs 80,000 required), lot width (235 ft vs 300 ft), front yard setback (as low as 44 ft vs 100 ft), side yard setbacks, impervious coverage (68.2%), parking setback, and number of stories.
    • Board Professional (Mr. Carly) highlighted outstanding items: fire department review for ladder truck capacity, staging area for sanitation vehicles, lighting plan (needs to meet ordinance), utility plan (hydrant, water pressure), emergency generator, and compliance with administrative code.
    • Mr. DuPont confirmed willingness to address all items; fire and police reviews had not yet been received.

  • Architect Testimony (Satyan Raval) :

    • Building will be non-combustible, reinforced concrete construction; eight stories (complies with 100 ft height limit).
    • Exterior materials: masonry stucco, fiber cement panels, metal cladding.
    • Two elevators (one stretcher-capable).
    • Confirmed need for fire command center, standpipes, emergency generator per code; will coordinate with construction and fire officials.
    • No ground-floor retail.
    • Board Members asked about affordable housing set-aside; applicant will confirm with township affordable housing planner.

  • Traffic Engineer Testimony (John Ray) :

    • Traffic generation estimated at 36 AM peak hour trips and 37 PM peak hour trips (significantly less than the previously approved office/restaurant use which would have generated 70 AM and 147 PM trips).
    • Parking demand analysis: using Rutgers 2023 study, projected demand of 90-100 spaces vs. RSIS requirement of 188; shared parking with adjacent office lots (over 1,400 spaces) works well due to complementary peak times.
    • Parking counts in Crown Plaza lot showed maximum 184 cars at 9:30 AM, with 75% office occupancy.
    • Board questioned pedestrian access, striping of dedicated spaces, and public safety vehicle circulation. Mr. Ray recommended each unit have at least one assigned space.
    • Mr. Carly noted RSIS is the statutory standard but Rutgers study is a useful metric; parking agreement (1982 easement) needs to be supplemented with a formal shared parking agreement.

Key Outcomes

  • No Vote Taken: The board determined that critical reviews from fire and police departments were missing, and several engineering and planning issues remained unresolved. The case was carried to November 24, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. No additional notice will be sent.
  • Conditions for Next Hearing:
    • Applicant must obtain fire and police department reports (including fire truck access, hydrant location, emergency generator, and compliance with high-rise fire safety codes).
    • Confirm affordable housing set-aside requirements with the township’s affordable housing planner.
    • Provide a detailed shared parking agreement (beyond the 1982 easement) and indicate specifically assigned parking spaces for residents.
    • Address traffic circulation, pedestrian crosswalks, and signage.
    • Refine lighting and landscaping plans per board professional’s comments.
  • Consent for Continuation: The board granted consent to act until at least the end of November 2026.
  • Meeting Adjourned: Motion by Mr. Schneider, second by Mr. Johnny; all in favor.

Meeting Transcript

Township of Edison Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Meeting of September 29th, 2026 is now in session. Adequate notice of this meeting as required by the Open Public Act in 1975 has been provided by the annual notice published in the Home News and Tribune on December 4th, 2025, and is posted in the main lobby of the municipal complex on December 4th, 2025. Please join me at Pledge Allegiance to the flag. Mr. Carly. Ms. Knight. Mr. Magaletta. Here. Mr. Chabra? Here. Mr. Johnny. Here. Mr. Patel. Here. Here. Ms. Chair O'Gorman. Here. And Chairman Cumba. Here. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Secretary. Minutes for consideration. Minutes of September 22nd, 2026 for approval. What's the board's pleasure? Motion to approve. Second. Motion made by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Patel. Roll call, please. Uh Mr. Chopper. Yes to the motion. Mr. Schneider. Yes to the motion. Patel. Yes to the motion. Yes on a motion. And Chairman Cumba. Yes on the motion. Resolutions to be adopted.

SUMMARIZED BY OPENPUBLICA AI
TRANSCRIPT VIA PUBLIC VIDEO
openpublica.com