Trenton public meetings in 2025

Plannng Board

The Trenton City Planning Board's regular meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at this time. The next meeting is set for January 8, 2026.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will review several applications for site plan approval and variances, including requests to convert properties into multi-family dwellings and a motor vehicle sales facility. The board will also consider a withdrawal request for a Chambers Street project.

• Withdrawal request for 111 Chambers Street (DAT Alliance Corp LLC)
• Site plan approval for 1247 S Broad Street (MCK Properties LLC)
• Site plan approval for 981-985 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (AAMR Realty LLC)
• Site plan approval for 10 Rutgers Place (Anerope Management, LLC)
• Site plan approval for 233 Fulton Street (Torres Holding, LLC)

City Council

At its regular meeting on Dec. 16, 2025, the Trenton City Council will consider a series of resolutions and contracts. Key actions include accepting a $500,000 New Jersey State Aid grant for public safety, authorizing several multi‑million dollar contracts for water infrastructure, playground equipment, and tax‑sale certificates, and adopting an ordinance to create an Economic Development Specialist position. The council will also hold an executive session for a water‑works litigation update.

• Resolution 25-456: Accept $500,000 state aid grant from the NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
• Resolution 25-460: Assign 40 tax sale certificates valued at $1,437,425.57
• Resolution 25-468: Contract up to $1,285,676.15 for playground equipment installation and repair
• Resolution 25-469: Contract up to $1,011,738.00 to replace screenhouse traveling water screens at the raw water intake
• Resolution 25-462: Amend library ramp project change orders with a 10% contingency under a Community Development Grant

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will consider site plan approvals and bulk variances for a mixed-use building with affordable housing and a cannabis cultivation facility. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes for August 14, October 9, and November 13, 2025
• Review of 25-P-739GW: 739 Greenwood Avenue mixed-use project
• Review of 25-P-21MU: 21 Muirhead Ave cannabis facility conversion
• Approval of 25-P-23SW: 23 S Warren Street resolution
• Next meeting scheduled for December 22, 2025

The Trenton Planning Board approved the October 9, 2025 and November 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the preliminary site‑plan for 21 Muirhead Avenue (cannabis cultivation facility) with conditions, and approved both the preliminary and final site‑plan for 739 Greenwood Avenue (mixed‑use housing) with the requested variances. Vote tallies were not detailed in the record.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting minutes (vote not specified)
• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (vote not specified)
• Approved preliminary site‑plan for 21 Muirhead Ave with conditions (vote not specified)
• Approved preliminary and final site‑plan for 739 Greenwood Ave with variances (vote not specified)

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider approving $51 million in bond ordinances for water and sewer utility improvements, along with the sale of city-owned properties and various resolutions for budget appropriations and contracts.

• Bond ordinance for $20M water service line replacement
• Bond ordinance for $27.3M water capital acquisitions
• Bond ordinance for $4.1M sewer utility improvements
• Sale of 323 North Olden Avenue for $100,000
• Resolution for $15.65M temporary utility fund appropriations

Plannng Board

The Regular Meeting of the Trenton City Planning Board scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will review several applications for variances and site plan approvals, including requests to convert single-family homes into multi-family dwellings and construct new homes on undersized lots.

• Withdrawal of 739 Greenwood Avenue project
• Request to convert 123 Bayard Avenue into a two-family building
• Request to legalize a residential unit at 455 Centre Street
• Request to convert 111 Chambers Street into a two-family dwelling
• Request to build a single-family home at 46 Wayne Avenue

The Board dismissed the applications for 739 Greenwood Ave (without prejudice) and 123 Ballard Ave. It adopted the historic use of 455 Centre Street as an existing non‑conforming use. The 111 Chambers Street application was adjourned to December 17, 2025 for additional information. The variance request for 46 Wayne Avenue was approved.

• Dismissed 739 Greenwood Ave application (without prejudice)
• Dismissed 123 Ballard Ave application
• Adopted historic use of 455 Centre Street as existing non‑conforming use
• Adjourned 111 Chambers Street application to Dec 17, 2025
• Approved 46 Wayne Avenue side‑yard setback variance

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will discuss a city‑council referral recommending an ordinance that amends Chapter 2, Article III, Section 2‑7 and replaces Chapter 2, Article XIV, Section 71 and Chapter 315, Article 15 of the City Code. It will also review a site‑plan application (25‑P‑23SW) to convert office space at 23 S Warren Street into residential apartments with bulk variances, and a courtesy review of the Old Eagle Tavern rehabilitation project at 429‑431 S Broad Street.

• Referral for ordinance amending historic preservation sections of the City Code
• Application 25‑P‑23SW: bulk variances to create two residential apartments above ground‑floor commercial at 23 S Warren St
• Courtesy review of Old Eagle Tavern Rehabilitation Project at 429‑431 S Broad St
• Memorialization of resolutions for 801‑803 E State St, 17‑27 Oxford St, 499‑503 Southard St, 66 Oxford St, and 312‑316 Church St
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 14 2025 and October 9 2025

The Planning Board voted to proceed with the proposed ordinance that changes the Landmarks Commission to a Historic Commission and aligns it with the Trenton250 Master Plan. The Board also approved the 23 S Warren Street mixed‑use conversion project with conditions. Additionally, the Board agreed to send a letter to Mr. Verelli summarizing comments from the Old Eagle Tavern courtesy review.

• Sent letter to Mr. Verelli acknowledging Old Eagle Tavern courtesy‑review comments (unanimous agreement)
• Approved 25-P-23SW: conversion of 23 S Warren Street to residential units with conditions (all members voted aye)
• Approved proposed ordinance to rename Landmarks Commission to Historic Commission and align with master plan (all members who voted chose aye)

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton City Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation scheduled a regular meeting for November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The notice states that this meeting has been cancelled. No agenda items were considered. The next meeting is set for December 10, 2025.

Trenton Animal Welfare Advisory Board

The Animal Welfare Advisory Board will review the draft bylaws and consider revisions before the November meeting. It will also discuss how to fund low‑cost spay/neuter services for Trenton. A plan for the secretary to work remotely from North Jersey will be presented, and the board will consider starting a review of breeding ordinances.

• Review and revise draft bylaws before the November meeting
• Discuss options and funding for low‑cost spay/neuter services in Trenton
• Consider remote participation plan for TAWAB Secretary Kate from North Jersey
• Begin review of breeding ordinances by looking at other jurisdictions

The board approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting unanimously. It adopted staggered board terms (three two‑year terms and four four‑year terms) and agreed to hold an annual public meeting in about one year in the first‑floor recreation room. The board also voted unanimously to recommend a new ordinance that would ban animal breeding within city limits.

• Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staggered board terms: three members two‑year, four members four‑year
• Agreed to plan an annual public meeting in one year, to be held in the first‑floor recreation room
• Recommended new breeding ordinance banning animal breeding within city limits (unanimous)

Plannng Board

The Regular Meeting of the Trenton City Planning Board scheduled for October 23, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2025.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several new applications for use and density variances. The board will also address the memorialization of a resolution for 357 Enterprise Avenue.

• 111 Chambers Street: Proposal to convert a single-family row house into a two-family dwelling
• 981-985 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd: Proposal to convert part of a commercial building into a banquet hall
• 1247 S Broad Street: Proposal to allow motor vehicle sales at an existing vehicle repair facility
• 357 Enterprise Avenue: Memorialization of resolution 25-Z-357EN
• Adjournments: Applications for 455 Centre Street, 123 Bayard Ave, and 739 Greenwood Avenue postponed to November 19

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider three new applications for site plan approval, variances, and waivers. These proposals include converting existing buildings into residential units and expanding a house of worship.

• 801-803 E State Street: Proposal to convert ground floor to office/event space and upper floors to 3 residential units
• 17-27 Oxford St., 499-503 Southard St., and 66 Oxford St.: Proposal to expand a house of worship and add an Islamic school
• 312-316 Church Street: Proposal to convert a one-story daycare center into a 5-unit multi-family residential building
• Memorialization of resolutions for 320 Spring Street and 800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

The Board approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the 801‑803 E State Street project, granting preliminary and final site plan approval with variances and waivers, conditioned on additional landscaping improvements. It also approved the Oxford Street mosque and school project (24‑P‑17OX) with the conditions noted in the Board’s memorandum.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes
• Approved 25‑P‑801ES (801‑803 E State Street) with condition to explore more landscaping improvements
• Approved 24‑P‑17OX (Oxford Street mosque and school) with all conditions noted

Plannng Board

The board will review a new application for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The applicant, Choice Junior One LLC c/o PRC Group LLC, seeks preliminary site plan approval and variances to build a four‑story, 108‑unit age‑restricted residential building with a community room, fitness center, daycare, and commercial space. No staff recommendations or other applications are on the agenda.

• Application 25-P-800MLK(FRONT) – 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd – request for preliminary site plan approval and variances for a four‑story, 108‑unit senior housing project
• Zoning district RH-2 for the site
• Lot size 35.01
• Located in the Donnelly Homes Redevelopment Area
• No staff recommendations or other applications listed

The Board approved the preliminary site plan for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, granting a waiver for street‑tree planting on Southard Street and attaching conditions. The September 11, 2025 minutes were approved, and six resolutions were memorialized. No other actions were taken.

• Approved preliminary site plan for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd with tree‑planting waiver (5‑0‑2)
• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑2)
• Memorialized Resolution 25‑P‑70NCA (70‑84 N Clinton Ave)
• Memorialized Resolution 25‑P‑800MLK (800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd)
• Memorialized Resolution 24‑P‑22NB (22‑24 N Broad St)
• Memorialized Consistency Review of 2025 Enterprise Ave Redevelopment Area Plan
• Memorialized Courtesy Review of Trenton City Hall Plaza Restoration
• Memorialized Resolution 25‑P‑320SP (320 Spring St)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will consider three carried applications: a variance and site‑plan approval for a mixed commercial/residential building at 455 Centre Street; a use variance to legalize an industrial metal shredding facility at 357 Enterprise Avenue; and a mixed‑use project with a density variance for 38 low‑ and moderate‑income housing units at 739 Greenwood Avenue. Decisions will involve approval of preliminary and final site plans and associated bulk variances for each proposal.

• 24-Z-455CE – variance and site‑plan approval for a mixed commercial/residential building at 455 Centre Street.
• 25-Z-357EN – use and bulk variances to legalize an industrial metal shredding facility at 357 Enterprise Avenue.
• 25-Z-739GW – density and bulk variances for a three‑story mixed‑use building with 38 low‑ and moderate‑income housing units at 739 Greenwood Avenue.

Plannng Board

The Board will review two development applications. The first seeks to convert a three‑story building at 10 Rutgers Place into four residential units. The second proposes renovating and adding to a three‑story building at 320 Spring Street to create 64 residential units in the Central West Redevelopment Area. No staff recommendations or other business are on the agenda.

• Application 25-P-10RU: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with variances to convert 10 Rutgers Place into four residential units
• Application 25-P-320SP: Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with variances to renovate and add to 320 Spring Street for a 64‑unit multi‑family building in the Central West Redevelopment Area
• Memorization of Resolution 25-P-70NCA for 70‑84 N Clinton Avenue
• Memorization of Resolution 25-P-800MLK for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Memorization of Resolution 24-P-22NB for 22‑24 N Broad Street

The Trenton Planning Board voted to approve the preliminary and final site plan for 320 Spring Street, authorizing the conversion to a 64‑unit multifamily building. Approval was granted subject to conditions on parking, tree preservation, metal‑panel limits, basement use, HVAC relocation, roof use, landscaping, and an open‑space fee. No vote tally was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for 320 Spring Street with conditions

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton City Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation had scheduled a regular meeting for Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The notice states that the meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve communications, minutes, and ordinances, including 11 city-owned property sales and updates to city codes. The council will also vote on police contracts for body cameras, uniforms, and forensic psychology services, and discuss a redevelopment plan for Enterprise Avenue.

• 11 city-owned property sales ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 at addresses including 900 Indiana Avenue ($25,000) and 15 Chambers Street ($1,000)
• Contract for Trenton Police body cameras with Axon Enterprises for $404,246.38
• Contract for Trenton Police uniforms with Galls, LLC for $112,500
• Contract for police forensic psychology services with Institute for Forensic Psychology for $65,000
• Ordinance adopting 2025 Enterprise Avenue Redevelopment Plan

Plannng Board

The Regular Meeting of the Trenton City Planning Board scheduled for August 28, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two new applications for use and bulk variances. The board will also memorialize a resolution for 210 W State Street.

• Application 24-Z-455CE: Request to legalize a first-floor residential unit at 455 Centre Street
• Application 25-Z-357EN: Request to legitimize an industrial metal shredding facility and buildings at 357 Enterprise Avenue
• Memorialization of Resolution 25-Z-210WS for 210 W State Street

The Board voted to adjourn the variance request for 455 Centre Street (case 24‑Z‑455CE) to a public hearing on September 17, 2025. It also adjourned the variance request for 357 Enterprise Avenue (case 25‑Z‑357EN) to the same date. Both motions passed with all members present voting aye.

• Adjourned 24‑Z‑455CE (455 Centre Street) to Sep 17, 2025 – unanimous aye
• Adjourned 25‑Z‑357EN (357 Enterprise Avenue) to Sep 17, 2025 – unanimous aye

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider several development applications, including a residential and retail expansion on N Broad Street and a lot line adjustment on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The board will also conduct a consistency review for a warehouse project on Enterprise Avenue and a courtesy review for City Hall plaza restoration.

• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval for a six-story addition with 24 units and retail at 22-24 N Broad Street
• Minor Subdivision Approval for a lot line adjustment at 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Consistency Review for a 236,178-square-foot warehouse, office building, and public park at 310-356 Enterprise Avenue
• Courtesy Review for exterior repair and restoration of the plaza at 319 E State Street
• Memorialization of resolutions for 22-28 Brown Street, 60-72 Tyrell Avenue, and 70-84 N Clinton Avenue

The Planning Board approved the minor subdivision at 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. It also approved the preliminary and final site plan for 22‑24 N Broad Street, adding conditions and a waiver for transparency. The Board found the 2025 Enterprise Avenue Redevelopment Area Plan consistent with the Master Plan and approved the minutes from the June 26 and July 10 meetings.

• Approved minor subdivision for 800 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 22‑24 N Broad Street with conditions and transparency waiver
• Found 2025 Enterprise Avenue Redevelopment Area Plan consistent with the Master Plan
• Approved meeting minutes for June 26, 2025
• Approved meeting minutes for July 10, 2025

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The Trenton Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Trenton City Hall Council Chambers was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

Trenton Animal Welfare Advisory Board

The Trenton Animal Welfare Advisory Board will review research on chicken ordinances from New York City and other New Jersey cities. The board will also discuss spay/neuter program costs, grant funding, and a potential partnership with School of Rock.

• Research findings on NYC and NJ city chicken ordinances
• Report on spay/neuter programs and local $10-$20 programs
• Potential spay/neuter partnership with School of Rock
• Discussion on begging and panhandling with animals
• Review of draft board bylaws

The board voted to amend the city ordinance to prohibit active panhandling when accompanied by an animal. The board also decided not to create or amend a chicken ordinance at this time. Members approved starting the drafting of advisory board bylaws. The previous meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended ordinance to prohibit active panhandling with animals (motion passed at 7:07 PM)
• No action on chicken ordinance; decision not to create or amend (motion at 6:05 PM)
• Approved motion to begin drafting advisory board bylaws (7:08 PM)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7:21 PM)

Rent Stabilization Board

The Rent Stabilization Board will hold hearings to adjudicate petitions from landlords seeking rent increases that exceed the allowable 4%. The board will review specific property cases to determine if hardship increases are warranted.

• Rent increase petition for 104 Laclede Avenue (Carlton Holdings LLC)
• Rent increase petition for 869 Bellevue Ave (Ceia D. Chee-Wah)
• Rent increase petition for 636 Lamberton St (Stellios Maroulis)
• Rent increase petition for 322 Jersey St (Stellios Maroulis)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider three new applications for property conversions and new construction. These include requests for variances to increase residential density and mix commercial and residential uses.

• 739 Greenwood Avenue: Proposed 79,994 SF building with retail space and 54 low- and moderate-income housing units
• 210 W State Street: Proposed mixed-use development with one commercial unit and four residential units
• 123 Bayard Ave: Request to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling
• Memorialization of resolutions for 695-697 Pennigton Avenue, 816-818 S. Clinton Avenue, and 221 E. Hanover Street

The Zoning Board approved the use variance and both preliminary and final site plan for 123 Bayard Avenue, allowing conversion of a single‑family house to a two‑family dwelling with conditions such as lot consolidation, payment of an open‑space fee, provision of trash‑can lids and supplemental lighting. The Board also adjourned the 210 W State Street case to October 15, 2025 for the applicant to revise the plans. No decision was recorded for the 739 Greenwood Avenue project.

• Approved use variance and site plan for 123 Bayard Ave (unanimous)
• Adjourned 210 W State Street case to Oct 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will decide on a preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances for a 33-unit apartment building at 70-84 N Clinton Ave. The board will also memorialize resolutions for properties at 22-28 Brown St and 60-72 Tyrell Ave. No new business or staff recommendations are listed.

• Memorialize resolution 25-P-22BR for 22-28 Brown St
• Memorialize resolution 25-P-60TA for 60-72 Tyrell Ave
• Vote on 25-P-70NCA: 33-unit apartment building at 70-84 N Clinton Ave

The Trenton Planning Board voted to approve the preliminary and final site plan, including bulk variances and waivers, for a 33‑unit building. The Board also agreed to remove the existing loading zone and replace it with additional parking spaces. Recommendations were made to replace a small hedge with two shade trees and to consider bike‑rack options. The approval was adopted by unanimous vote of the seven members present.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan with bulk variances and waivers for 33‑unit building (unanimous)
• Agreed to remove loading zone and replace it with parking spaces
• Recommended replacing small hedge with two shade trees
• Suggested considering an 18‑space bike rack or two 8‑space racks

Trenton Animal Welfare Advisory Board

The board is reviewing the legality of chickens, roosters, and ducks within city limits and discussing a breeding ordinance. Members will also receive reports on spay/neuter information and funding possibilities.

• Review of ordinances regarding chickens, roosters, and ducks in Trenton
• Discussion of a breeding ordinance
• Reports on EASL and House Paws mobile spay/neuter information
• Research into public and private funding for spay/neuter
• Development of TAWAB bylaws and member roles

The board approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously to table further discussion of the spay/neuter program, directing Dr. Robinson to contact People for Animals and Ms. Desire Walker to compile cost information. No other motions were voted on; the board only noted the need to draft bylaws and a potential fundraising partnership.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled spay/neuter program discussion (unanimous)

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider three new applications for residential development. These include requests for site plan and subdivision approvals to build single-family homes and an apartment complex.

• 22-28 Brown St: Proposal for four single-family homes on vacant lots
• 60-72 Tyrell Ave: Proposal for four detached houses
• 70-84 N Clinton Ave: Proposal for a 33-unit apartment building including a Bulk Variance
• Memorialization of resolutions for 2-12 Sanhican Dr, 520-550 Chestnut Ave, and 151-153 N Broad St

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. It approved the preliminary and final site plan for 22‑28 Brown St with conditions. It also approved the preliminary and final site plan and subdivision for 60‑72 Tyrell Ave, adding conditions and waiving the bonding requirement. The 70‑84 N Clinton Ave application was carried over to a July 10 public hearing.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for 22‑28 Brown St (25-P-22BR) with conditions
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan and Subdivision for 60‑72 Tyrell Ave (25-P-60TA) with conditions and bonding waiver
• Carried 70‑84 N Clinton Ave (25-P-70NCA) to July 10, 2025 public hearing

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several variance requests, including the conversion of a veterinary office into an animal shelter. The board will also review applications for new attached dwellings and a conversion from a single-family to a two-family home.

• 695-697 Pennigton Avenue: Use variance and site plan approval to convert a veterinary office into a cat rescue shelter
• 816 & 818 S. Clinton Ave.: Bulk variances for the construction of two attached single-family dwellings
• 123 Bayard Ave.: Conditional use variance to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling
• 221 E. Hanover St.: Request for a one-year extension on previously granted use and bulk variance approvals
• Memorialization of resolutions for 54-66 S. Clinton Ave., 1530 S. Clinton Ave., and 240 W. State St.

The Zoning Board approved the 24‑Z‑695PA application for Trenton Cats Rescue with all requested use variances, a unanimous 7‑0 vote. It also approved the 25‑Z‑816SC application for a single‑family attached duplex with all bulk variances, also 7‑0. The Board memorialized three resolutions for properties on S. Clinton Ave. and W. State St. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 24‑Z‑695PA cat rescue use variances (7‑0)
• Approved 25‑Z‑816SC bulk variances for duplex (7‑0)
• Memorialized Resolution 25‑Z‑54SCL for 54‑66 S. Clinton Ave.
• Memorialized Resolution 24‑Z‑1530S for 1530 S. Clinton Ave.
• Memorialized Resolution 24‑Z‑240WS for 240 W. State St.

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider site plan approvals for a residential conversion and a school facility update. The board is also reviewing a recommendation to the City Council regarding historic district regulations and administration ordinances.

• Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for 2-12 Sanhican Dr. to convert vacant commercial space into five residential units
• Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval for 520-550 Chestnut Ave. to replace three modular trailers with one 6,336 square foot modular unit
• Recommendation to City Council for an ordinance repealing and replacing Article XV Historic District Regulations and Section 2-71 regarding the Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation
• Memorialization of resolutions for 1201 E. State St., 148 E. State St., and 54 Murray St.

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It approved the preliminary and final site plan for 2‑12 Sanhican Drive with conditions that include a bike rack, sidewalk repair, and a parking waiver. It also approved the site plan for 520‑550 Chestnut Avenue with a landscaping waiver and extended that approval through the end of 2026.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 5‑0)
• Memorialized resolutions 23-P-1201ES, 23-P-148ES, 25-P-54MU, 24-P-401DA (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for 2‑12 Sanhican Dr with bike rack, sidewalk repair, and RSIS parking waiver (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved Preliminary and Final Site Plan for 520‑550 Chestnut Ave with landscaping waiver (unanimous 5‑0)
• Approved extension of Chestnut Ave site‑plan approval until end of 2026 (unanimous 5‑0)

Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation

The regular meeting of the Trenton Landmarks Commission for Historic Preservation scheduled for June 11, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2025.

City Council

The City Council will vote on several city-owned property sales and a $500,000 legal settlement. The body is also reviewing significant emergency budget appropriations and various infrastructure and maintenance contracts.

• Temporary emergency appropriations of $46,220,278.00 to the CY 2025 Temporary Current Fund Budget
• Settlement of civil action Dioh Williams v. City of Trenton, et al for $500,000
• Sale of city-owned property at 61 Anderson Street for $150,000
• Contract for BCHG, Inc. for potable water residuals disposal not to exceed $729,125.00
• Adoption of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers classification in the Police Department

Trenton Animal Welfare Advisory Board

The board approved a plan to draft formal bylaws and set regular meetings for the last Monday of each month, with the next meeting on June 30, 2025. Members unanimously elected Ms. Katelyn Seeland as Secretary and Ms. Desire Walker as Vice Chair. The board assigned research on a mobile spay/neuter unit and grant opportunities, and agreed to review the city’s spay/neuter and chicken ownership ordinances. A volunteer training module was recommended for the animal shelter.

• Draft and adopt formal bylaws – working version to be created for future discussion
• Set regular meeting schedule for last Monday of each month; next meeting June 30, 2025 at 5:30 pm
• Elect Ms. Katelyn Seeland as Board Secretary (unanimous approval)
• Elect Ms. Desire Walker as Vice Chair (unanimous approval)
• Assign Mr. Joseph Antonello to research mobile spay/neuter service providers
• Assign Dr. Lenore Robinson to explore grant opportunities for spay/neuter program
• Review existing city spay/neuter ordinances for possible revisions
• Review the chicken ownership ordinance for potential updates

Rent Stabilization Board

The Rent Stabilization Board will meet to adjudicate petitions from landlords seeking rent increases that exceed the allowable 4% limit. The board will review specific property cases to determine if hardship increases are warranted.

• Rent increase petition for 104 Laclede Avenue (Carlton Holdings LLC)
• Rent increase petition for 869 Bellevue Ave (Ceia D. Chee-Wah)

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board holds its regular meeting to memorialize resolutions and review a court settlement related to the Whispering Woods project at 1201 East State Street. No new zoning or land-use decisions are scheduled for this session.

• Memorialize resolutions 24-P-54MU (54 Murray St) and 23-P-148ES (148 E State St)
• Review court settlement for Whispering Woods project at 1201 E State St (Deluxe Development, LLC)

The Board approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the proposed settlement agreement for the Deluxe Development project at 1201 E State St, ending the related litigation. No public comments were heard during the hearing.

• Approved meeting minutes of May 8, 2025
• Approved the proposed settlement agreement for 23-P-1201S (1201 E State St) development

City Council

The City Council will vote on several ordinances to sell city-owned properties and a resolution to issue a note for up to $22 million for the Water Bank Construction Financing Program. The body will also discuss new regulations for firearm storage and parking near stop signs.

• Issuance of a note up to $22,000,000 for the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Water Bank Construction Financing Program
• Grant application of $4,000,000 for the acquisition of 1 West Lafayette Street
• Contract for office consumables and furniture with W.B. Mason Company, Inc. not to exceed $830,330.00
• Contract for an Opioid Response Team program with Recovery Advocates of America, Inc. not to exceed $499,999.84
• Ordinances for the sale of various city properties, including 24 Perrine Avenue for $10,000 and 839 Prospect Street for $15,000

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2025, to review three new applications, including the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center proposed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority at 1 Pennington Ave. Other items include a single-family home at 54 Murray St. by Habitat for Humanity and a one-year extension for a mixed-use project at 148 E. State St. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings and memorialize a resolution for 576 S. Clinton.

• Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center at 1 Pennington Ave. (Blocks 3901-3903) in Canal Banks Redevelopment Area – applicant NJEDA seeking approval.
• 54 Murray St.: Habitat for Humanity proposes a 2-story single-family home on a vacant lot in Hermitage Avenue Redevelopment Area.
• 148 E. State St.: 148 East State St., LLC requests a one-year extension for preliminary and final site plan approvals for a mixed-use building with 10 residential units and commercial space.
• Memorialization of Resolution 24-P-576SC for 576 S. Clinton.
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 27 and April 24, 2025.

The Board approved the meeting minutes from March 27, 2025 and April 24, 2025. It also approved Habitat for Humanity's application to construct a two‑story single‑family home at 54 Murray Street. No final decision was recorded for the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center project.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved 54 Murray Street housing application

City Council

The Trenton City Council will consider introducing the Calendar Year 2025 budget and approving several temporary appropriations totaling over $10.6 million. A public hearing and second reading will be held for a citywide redevelopment plan. The council will also vote on contracts for a new fire truck, parking lot reconstruction, and other city services.

• Ordinance adopting a redevelopment plan for the entirety of Trenton (25-036) — second reading and public hearing
• Resolution introducing the CY2025 budget (25-157)
• Resolution authorizing $1,385,750 in temporary emergency appropriations to the CY2025 budget (25-162)
• Resolution authorizing $9,240,399.42 in emergency grant appropriations to the CY2025 budget (25-164)
• Resolution accepting a bid for a 1750 GPM/750 gallon fire truck for $956,443 (25-166)

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal to create a redevelopment area plan for a city-wide area designated as in need of rehabilitation. The board will also memorialize a resolution for property at 576 S. Clinton Ave. Other items include approval of minutes from April 10, 2025.

• Creating a city-wide redevelopment area plan for an area in need of rehabilitation
• Memorialization of resolution 24-P-576SC for 576 S. Clinton Ave.

The Board approved the minutes from the March 27 and April 10, 2025 meetings. It voted to recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution confirming that the proposed Rehabilitation Area plan aligns with the Master Plan. The board set a hearing on the 312 Church Street matter for May 22, 2025.

• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council adopt Rehabilitation Area plan – passed 6‑2
• Scheduled hearing on 312 Church Street for May 22, 2025

Rent Stabilization Board

The Trenton Rent Stabilization Board will hold a hearing on a landlord's petition to increase rent beyond the allowable 4% at 104 Laclede Avenue. The case involves owner Carlton Holdings LLC. The board also has procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and old business.

• Landlord petition for rent increase exceeding 4% at 104 Laclede Avenue, Block 3400 Lot 1, owned by Carlton Holdings LLC
• Next hearing scheduled for Tuesday May 27, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will vote on final approval to convert a vacant 16-story building at 240 West State Street into 170 affordable residential units with commercial space and parking. They will also hear a request for a 5-year extension of a use variance for a surface parking lot at 54-66 South Clinton Avenue, and continue a carried application for a new dwelling unit at 1530 South Clinton Avenue. The board will memorialize resolutions for four previously decided properties and approve minutes from March 19, 2025.

• Final approval for 170-unit affordable housing conversion at 240 West State Street (Capitol Plaza Redevelopment Area, expired plan)
• 5-year extension of use variance for existing surface parking lot at 54-66 South Clinton Avenue (Trenton Station Redevelopment Area)
• Carried application for a 620 SF dwelling unit at 1530 South Clinton Avenue (RM-2 zone)
• Memorialization of resolutions for 1140-1142 Genesee Street, 838 Smith Street, 101 Oakland Street, and 474-480 Riverside Drive

The Zoning Board voted to eliminate the time constraints on the use and bulk variances for the 54‑66 South Clinton Avenue site. It also approved the application for 1530 South Clinton Avenue with a C bulk variance and a D1 use variance, requiring the lot not be sold or split. Finally, the board formally approved the 54‑66 South Clinton Avenue project.

• Eliminated time constraints on Use and Bulk Variances for 54‑66 South Clinton Avenue (7‑0‑0)
• Approved 24‑Z‑1530S application with C bulk variance and D1 use variance; lot cannot be sold or separated (7‑0‑0)
• Approved 25‑Z‑54SCL for 54‑66 South Clinton Avenue (7‑0‑0)

Plannng Board

The Planning Board is meeting to consider a continued application for a development project. The board will review a proposal for a two-story building featuring residential and commercial spaces.

• Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval for 576 S. Clinton Ave. to build a 2-story mixed use building with 2 residential units and 1 commercial space

The Trenton Planning Board approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. The 1201 E. State Street application was carried to a May 22, 2025 public hearing. The board approved the 576 S. Clinton Avenue mixed‑use development application.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Carried 25-P-1201ES (1201 E. State St.) to May 22, 2025 hearing
• Approved 25-P-576SC-576 (576 S. Clinton Ave.) mixed‑use project

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a public hearing for prequalification of bidders for historic restoration at 675 South Clinton Avenue and consider a resolution to refer a proposed redevelopment plan for the entire city to the Planning Board. The Council will also vote on multiple ordinances authorizing the sale of city-owned properties, an ordinance amending city fees, and resolutions for grants and contracts including a $2,000,000 anti-violence grant and $2,299,553 in emergency appropriations. Several resolutions for public works and water/sewer contracts are on the docket as well.

• Public hearing for prequalification of bidders for historic restoration work at the Machine Shop, 675 South Clinton Avenue
• Resolution referring a proposed redevelopment plan for the entirety of Trenton to the Planning Board for review
• Resolution to apply for and accept $2,000,000 in anti-violence out-of-school grant funds from NJ Department of Community Affairs
• Resolution to provide $2,299,553 in emergency appropriations to the 2025 temporary budget for grant appropriations
• Ordinance amending Chapter 77 (Fees) of the City Code

Plannng Board

The board will vote on a staff recommendation to dismiss the Kush Dispensary application (24-P-359PE) without prejudice after the applicant requested withdrawal. A new application will be heard for converting 312-316 Church St into a five-unit multi-family building. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and memorialization of resolutions.

• Vote to dismiss Kush Dispensary LLC's conditional use approval for a Class-5 Cannabis Retail space at 359 Pennington Ave. without prejudice
• New business: Dahrouj Establishment USA, Inc. seeks to convert 312-316 Church St into five apartments
• Approval of February 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Memorialization of resolutions from prior meetings

The Board recorded that Kush Dispensary LLC withdrew its conditional‑use application for a cannabis retail space at 359 Pennington Ave., so no action was taken. The Board agreed to adjourn the Dahrouj Establishment USA multi‑family housing application for 312‑316 Church St. until April 10, 2025 to allow a more complete submission.

• Kush Dispensary LLC withdrew its application; no vote or action taken
• Board adjourned the 312‑316 Church St multi‑family housing application to April 10, 2025

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will consider several applications, including new business items and carried-over requests. Among the new items are a proposal for an 850 SF addition at 101 Oakland Street seeking non-conforming use status, and a subdivision at 474-480 Riverside Drive to construct two new attached dwellings. The board will also continue hearings on converting a first-floor to an apartment at 1140-1142 Genesee Street and subdividing lots at 838 Smith Street for new dwellings. A request to carry a shed removal and dwelling construction at 1530 S Clinton Avenue to April is also on the agenda.

• New business: 101 Oakland Street — 850 SF addition seeking non-conforming use variance D(2)
• New business: 474-480 Riverside Drive — subdivision into 4 lots, construct two single-family attached dwellings (total 4 units), variances D(5), C(2), waivers for off-street parking and street trees
• Carried: 1140-1142 Genesee Street — convert first floor to two-bedroom apartment, variances D(1), C(2)
• Carried: 838 Smith Street — subdivide lots 3-8, construct two new single-family attached dwellings (total 4 units), variances D(5), C(2), waivers for residential parking and street trees
• Carried: 1530 S Clinton Avenue — remove shed, erect 620 SF dwelling unit, request to carry to April 19, 2025

The Zoning Board approved the February 19, 2025 meeting minutes and memorialized Resolutions 2024-481-C and 2025-333CH. It approved the Genesee Street conversion (24‑Z‑1142G) with conditions pending the City Engineer’s sidewalk recommendation, and approved the Smith Street subdivision (24‑Z‑838SM) with conditions. The Clinton Avenue shed removal and new dwelling (24‑Z‑1530S) was carried over to the April 16, 2025 hearing. No decision was recorded for the Oakland Street addition (24‑Z‑101OA).

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Memorialized Resolution 2024-481-C
• Memorialized Resolution 2025-333CH
• Approved 24‑Z‑1142G Genesee Street conversion with conditions (defer sidewalk recommendation to City Engineer)
• Carried 24‑Z‑1530S Clinton Avenue project to April 16, 2025 hearing
• Approved 24‑Z‑838SM Smith Street subdivision with conditions
• No decision recorded for 24‑Z‑101OA Oakland Street addition

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 4, 2025, to discuss and act on several items. These include first-reading ordinances granting long-term tax exemptions for two redevelopment properties, resolutions appointing a health director and authorizing a $138,935 back payment to a police officer, and a proposed sale of city-owned land. Public hearings on the tax exemption ordinances are scheduled for March 18.

• Introduction of long-term tax exemption ordinances for Lalor Urban Renewal Limited Partnership (Block 18202, Lot 1) and Realty Management/ICP Pennington Urban Renewal LLC (Block 4201, Lot 1)
• Resolution consenting to appointment of Carlos Diego Minacapelli as Director of Health & Human Services
• Resolution authorizing $138,935.96 back payment to Officer Drew Inman
• Sale of city-owned property at 196 Pennington Avenue to Charles C. Lewis for $5,000
• Ordinance amending food handling fees (Chapter 113, Article I, §113-4)

Plannng Board

The Trenton Planning Board will continue a hearing on Kush Dispensary's application for a conditional use permit to operate a recreational cannabis dispensary at 359 Pennington Avenue. The board also has a city announcement docket for 151-153 N Broad Street and will discuss professional service contracts. Procedural items include approval of minutes and memorialization of resolutions.

• Conditional use permit for Kush Dispensary at 359 Pennington Ave. (recreational cannabis dispensary)
• City announcement docket 22-P-151NB for 151-153 N Broad St.
• New business: City of Trenton Planning Board professional service contracts

The Trenton Planning Board voted to memorialize resolutions approving contracts for its professionals—traffic engineers, board attorney, planner, and engineer—for 2025. The vote was 5-1, with Patricia Ni'ma-Mohammed voting nay. Two other agenda items were carried to future hearings: a conditional use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 359 Pennington Ave. was moved to March 27, and a property at 151-153 N Broad St. was moved to March 13.

• Approved contracts for Board professionals (traffic engineers, attorney, planner, engineer) for 2025 (5-1)
• Carried 22-P-151NB (151-153 N Broad St.) to March 13 hearing
• Carried 24-P-359PE (Kush Dispensary, 359 Pennington Ave.) to March 27 hearing

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board holds a combined reorganization and regular meeting. They will appoint a board attorney and planner, swear in new members, and then hear several applications including a school expansion variance, a subdivision for new dwellings, a commercial/residential project, and a tire shop site plan. A request to withdraw an application for 29 Summer Street will also be discussed.

• Reorganization: appointment of board attorney and planner, swearing-in of new members
• 24-Z-101OA: 101 Oakland Street – MillHill Foundation seeks nonconforming use variance for an 850 SF addition to Mill Hill School
• 24-Z-838SM: 838 Smith Street – subdivision to create 4 units with two new attached dwellings
• 22-Z-333CH: 333 Chambers Street – site plan approval for parking, trash enclosure, and renovations
• 22-Z-481NC: 481-483 North Clinton Avenue – C+F Tire seeks site plan approval to satisfy prior resolution conditions

The Trenton Zoning Board approved preliminary and final site plans for 333 Chambers Street and 481-483 North Clinton Avenue, and carried several other applications to future hearings. The board also appointed its attorney, planner, and recording secretary, and approved minutes from January 15, 2025.

• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 333 Chambers Street (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary and final site plan for 481-483 North Clinton Avenue with conditions (unanimous)
• Carried 24-Z-1142G (1140-1142 Genesee St) to March 19, 2025
• Carried 24-Z-101OA (101 Oakland St) to March 19, 2025
• Carried 24-Z-838SM (838 Smith St) to March 19, 2025, applicant first on agenda
• Approved withdrawal of 24-Z-29SUM (29 Summer St) without prejudice
• Carried 24-Z-1530S (1530 S Clinton Ave) to April 16, 2025
• Carried 24-Z-474RI (474-480 Riverside Dr) to March 19, 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several high-value financial measures, including a $22 million bond for water utility lead line replacement and a $7.19 million budget appropriation limit increase. The body is also reviewing various municipal contracts for water, sewer, and police services.

• Proposed $22,000,000 bond for Phase V of the Lead Service Line Replacement Program
• Ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits by $7,193,381.87
• Contract extension for Russell Reid Waste Hauling and Disposal Services up to $3,508,596.00
• Settlement of civil action Jefferson Mwango v. City of Trenton for $90,000.00
• Ordinance to increase costs for lead safe inspections and add a filing fee

City Council

The City Council will discuss several high-value contracts and a proposed ordinance to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits. The body is also reviewing numerous tort claims and civil actions filed against the city.

• Ordinance 25-004 to exceed municipal budget appropriation limits by $7,193,381.87
• Contract for Trenton Free Public Library entrance ramp and stair alterations not to exceed $755,800.00
• Contract for 911 system maintenance and support not to exceed $637,043.30
• HUD Continuum of Care sub-grant agreements totaling $662,849.00
• Proposed $100,000.00 settlement for civil action Caristina Nunez v. City of Trenton

City Council

The Trenton City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, resolutions, and ordinance introductions. Decisions include awarding contracts for copper water service tubing and emergency building structural repairs, and entering a shared services agreement with Hamilton Township for public health. Proposed ordinances would increase lead safe inspection fees and renew Comcast's cable franchise, with public hearings set for February 18.

• Presentation on Franklin Park Project (Resolution 25-19)
• Award of $134,295.59 contract to Atlantic Procurement Group for copper water service tubing
• Award of $49,410 emergency building structural repair contract to Jay Adit Builders for water filtration plant
• Introduction of ordinance to increase lead safe inspection fees (25-001)
• Introduction of ordinance renewing Comcast cable franchise (25-003)

Plannng Board

The Planning Board will conduct its reorganization meeting to elect officers and appoint professionals. The board will also consider a minor subdivision application for the Trenton Board of Education.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and Board Secretary
• Appointment of Board Attorney, Planning Consultant, Engineering Consultant, and Traffic Engineer Consultant
• Minor subdivision application for 401 Dayton St. (Grace Dunn Middle School) to construct a new school
• Request to carry the 359 Pennington Ave. Kush Dispensary application to February 27, 2025

The Trenton Planning Board approved a minor subdivision for 401 Dayton St., allowing the Trenton Board of Education to split the lot for a new school. Two other applications were carried to future meetings: a cannabis dispensary at 359 Pennington Ave. and a matter at 212 Sanhican Dr. The board also reorganized, electing officers and appointing consultants.

• Approved minor subdivision for 401 Dayton St. (Grace Dunn Middle School) to split lot for new school
• Carried 24-P-359PE (Kush Dispensary at 359 Pennington Ave.) to Feb 27, 2025 hearing
• Carried 212 Sanhican Dr. matter to Feb 13, 2025 hearing
• Elected Charles Romanow as Chair
• Elected Randy Baum as Vice Chair
• Elected Cherry Oakley as Recording and Corresponding Secretary
• Appointed Parker & McCay as Board Attorney
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 12, 2024

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Trenton Zoning Board will hear new applications for site plan approval, including converting 333 Chambers St to commercial office and two residential units, and converting a vacant deli at 1140-1142 Genesee St into a 2-bedroom apartment. The board will also vote on appointments of professional consultants for 2025 and a proposed earlier meeting start time of 6:30 PM. Additionally, the board will memorialize resolutions for three properties and continue a site plan for C & F Tires at 481-483 N Clinton Ave.

• New business: Site plan approval to convert 333 Chambers St into commercial e-commerce office and two residential apartments
• Carried application: Preliminary and final site plan for C & F Tires at 481-483 N Clinton Ave for automotive sales
• Continued application: Convert vacant Deli/Mart at 1140-1142 Genesee St into a 2-bedroom apartment with two parking spaces
• Discussion: Appointment of Board Attorney, Planning, Engineering, and Traffic Engineer consultants for 2025
• Discussion: Adoption of meeting schedule and proposed change of start time to 6:30 PM

City Council

The City Council is meeting for a conference session and regular meeting. They will hear a presentation on Brunswick Avenue redevelopment, consider several resolutions including extending a crossing guard services contract at Route 129 and Lalor Street for $270,379.20, issuing 13 tax refunds totaling $11,374.21, and accepting grants for park improvements. An ordinance to increase lead safe inspection fees will be introduced for a first reading.

• Extension of Tri‑County Security’s crossing‑guard contract at Route 129 & Lalor Street for $270,379.20 (two years, May 2025–May 2027)
• Acceptance of a $2,000,000 Supplemental Green Acres Grant for the Assunpink Park Greenway
• Acceptance of a $100,000 Local Recreation and Improvement Grant for Marine Terminal Park improvements
• Introduction of Ordinance 25‑001 to increase lead‑safe inspection fees and add a filing fee for lead‑safe certificates (public hearing Jan 21, 2025)
• Resolution to issue 13 tax refunds totaling $11,374.21 for overpayments on various accounts