East Brunswick Zoning Board approves Cornell Drive sunroom variance

Zoning board unanimously approves setback variance to allow three-season sunroom at Cornell Drive. The board cleared Krishna Menon's application for a 17-by-12-foot glass-enclosed addition on an existing rear deck at 15 Cornell Drive, overriding Village Green-2 zone setback requirements. Applicant

Planning Board approves two residential subdivision projects

The Planning Board on June 24 approved two residential subdivision projects in East Brunswick. Application #26-03 (Hussain) for subdivision at 15 Kerschner Lane, Block 310, Lot 46 in the RP zone was adopted by resolution with seven members voting in favor. Application #25-24 (Hillel) at 10 Tracy

Zoning Board Approves Variance for Lawrence Brook Lot

The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted 7 to 0 to approve a bulk variance for an undersized residential lot on South Drive. The Walsh application permits construction of a single-family home on an 11,834-square-foot parcel where 15,000 square feet is required, with lot width of 75 feet instead of the

Agency approves administrative measures, updates on major projects

Redevelopment Agency approves additional planner services and the bill list for 2026. Vice Chair Rachel Cohen presided over the meeting with six commissioners in attendance, with Chairman Wendell absent. The Agency unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026020 qualifying additional redevelopment

Planning board approves Golden Oak Estates 13-lot subdivision

Planning board approves Golden Oak Estates 13-lot subdivision at 476 Riva Avenue. The Planning Board unanimously approved a preliminary and final subdivision of a 32.7-acre property into 13 lots, consisting of 12 single-family homes and a detention basin, with variances granted for lot widths

Redevelopment Agency approves architectural services and bill list

East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency unanimously approves its 2026 architectural services and bill list. At its May 18 meeting, the six-member panel unanimously voted to qualify architectural services for 2026 and approve the bill list, the two routine resolutions on its agenda. Chairman Wendell

Board approves Sheth home addition with nine conditions

East Brunswick zoning board approves Sheth home addition for aging father. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a 748-square-foot single-story addition at 66 Rice Run for Himanshu and Dipti Sheth, with conditions including personal-use-only restrictions on a yoga room and exterior-matching

Planning Board approves Lidl store and Hussain residential subdivision

East Brunswick Planning Board approves Lidl store and residential subdivision. The board voted 8-0 with one abstention to approve the Lidl U.S. Operations application for a 23,481-square-foot grocery store and 1,015-square-foot drive-through restaurant at 651 State Route 18, representing a

Board approves senior housing facility extension

Zoning board approves senior housing extension, adjourns church hearing. East Brunswick's Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a time extension for a senior housing facility, food pantry, and maintenance building at Ryders Lane in a 5-0 vote. Two applications were adjourned: the Walsh

Redevelopment Agency creates Assistant Executive Director position

East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency creates Assistant Executive Director post. The Agency voted unanimously, 7-0, to authorize the new position, including appointment and compensation. The Board also unanimously approved the monthly bill list. Kate Keller, Professional Planner with Phillips Preiss

Planning Board carries two subdivisions to May 13 vote

Planning Board continues two subdivisions to May, reviews school parking project without action. The board carried application #25-24 (Hillel, 10 Tracy Drive) to May 13 and adjourned application #26-03 (Hussain, 15 Kerschner Lane), both two-lot residential subdivisions in separate zones. The board

Board unanimously backs six housing ordinances, fair share plan update.

Planning Board adopts affordable housing ordinances, extends warehouse project timeline. The board voted unanimously to recommend six zoning ordinances and readopt the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, targeting state fair housing compliance by March 16. The ordinances create four new

Board Approves Rear Yard Setback and Housing Project Extension

Zoning board approves rear yard setback and extends housing complex timeline. The East Brunswick Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a rear yard setback variance for 38 Rice Run (5-0) and granted a one-year extension for the Benchmark assisted living facility at 566, 568, and 560 Ryders Lane

Building Complete at 110 Tices as Board Approves Settlement

Redevelopment Agency approves settlement with Tices Developers on ice rink expansion. The board unanimously approved Resolution 2026011, a settlement agreement with Tices Developers Urban Renewal LLC regarding an additional site for a second ice rink, with all six members present voting in favor.