Chatham, NJ

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board is meeting to consider a preliminary and final major site plan application for properties at 17, 23, and 33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the August 5 meeting and hear public comment. The agenda includes a resolution to adopt prior minutes and a review of the site plan application.

• PB Application #26-04: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Ave (Block 121, Lots 10, 12 & 13)
• Resolution #PB 2026-26: Approve minutes from August 5, 2026 meeting
• Application resolutions for PB #26-01 (River Road) and PB #26-02 (548 Main Street)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Borough Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 26, 2026, to consider several applications. The most notable item is a long-pending request from the Minisink Club to convert two tennis courts into four pickleball courts, which has been carried over from previous meetings. The board will also review applications for variances on residential properties, including requests for setbacks, building coverage, and floor area ratio. The meeting will begin with the swearing-in of an alternate member and adoption of minutes from the July 22 meeting.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St.: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (Application ZB 25-011, carried from prior meetings)
• Jag Construction, 205 Hillside Ave.: five C variances (side yard, front yard, rear yard setbacks, max building coverage) and one D variance for floor area ratio (ZB 26-008)
• Patrick Regan, 43 North Summit Ave.: variances for maximum building coverage and maximum lot coverage (ZB 26-007)
• Krista Cowley, 25 N. Hillside Ave.: C variance for left side yard setback (ZB 26-011)
• Resolutions for applications ZB 26-003 (189 Watchung Ave.), ZB 26-004 (30 Coleman Ave. East), and ZB 26-002 (218 Washington Ave.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Chatham Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a special meeting to continue reviewing Application ZB 25-011 from Minisink Club Inc. to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St. The board will consider updated engineer and planner reviews, as well as responses to prior comments, after a previous denial.

• Application ZB 25-011: conversion of two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St.
• Updated engineer review dated 5-15-26 and planner review dated 5-13-26
• Drainage report signed 5.8.26
• Previous zoning denial letter on file

Board of Health

The Chatham Borough Board of Health is holding its regular meeting to review reports and discuss two items: an update on the food bank at the Methodist Church, and whether to post summer-specific health guidelines in the library, senior center, and possibly churches. The agenda is mostly routine, with reports and minutes adoption, but includes these two discussion items.

• Update on food bank at Methodist Church
• Discussion on posting summer health guidelines in library, senior center, possibly churches
• Adoption of meeting minutes
• Reports for April and May 2026

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Council will consider resolutions authorizing a $1,111,163.58 contribution to the Library of the Chathams capital campaign and an amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC. The council will also hold first readings on ordinances to convey property to the housing partner and add parking restrictions on Chandler Road. The meeting includes proclamations, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine items. An executive session is scheduled to discuss attorney-client privileged advice on the library project and affordable housing.

• Resolution #26-268: $1,111,163.58 municipal contribution to Library of the Chathams capital campaign
• Resolution #26-267: Amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-13: Conveyance of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: Parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Consent agenda includes contracts for a Sierra EV pickup truck, road resurfacing, and a bucket truck

Mayor & Borough Council

The Chatham Borough Council will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on attorney-client privileged matters related to the library project and affordable housing. The council will vote on an amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC and introduce an ordinance to convey a portion of Block 121, Lot 10 to the same entity. Other business includes proclamations, appointments, and a consent agenda with routine resolutions.

• Resolution #26-267: Approve amended redevelopment agreement with BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-13: Conveyance of Block 121, Lot 10 to BCUW/Madeline Housing Partners LLC
• Ordinance #26-14: Add parking restrictions on Chandler Road
• Resolution #26-272: Award road resurfacing contract to Schifano Construction via Morris County Co-op
• Resolution #26-271: Award contract to Greenbrook GMC for Sierra EV pickup truck

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board will consider two major site plan applications: a 4-story mixed-use building with 100 units and retail space at 29-39 River Road, and a preliminary/final major site plan for 17-33 South Passaic Avenue. The board will also vote on a change-of-use application for 548 Main Street requiring two variances for parking and signage. Minutes from previous meetings will be adopted.

• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a 4-story mixed-use building with 100 units and retail at 29, 33, 37, & 39 River Road
• Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Avenue
• Change of use from Residential to Commercial at 548 Main Street with two variances for parking and signage
• Adoption of minutes from July 1 and July 16, 2026 meetings

Planning Board

The Chatham Planning Board will meet on August 5, 2026, to adopt minutes from prior meetings, review public comments, and consider applications for major site plan approvals and zoning changes. The meeting includes preliminary and final reviews for mixed-use developments and commercial rezoning requests.

• Preliminary and final major site plan approval for 4-story mixed-use building at 29, 33, 37, & 39 River Road with 100 residential units and retail space
• Change of use from residential to commercial at 548 Main Street (PB Application #26-02), with two parking and signage variances requested
• Preliminary and final major site plan approval for 17, 23 & 33 South Passaic Avenue (PB Application #26-04)
• Adoption of minutes from July 1 and July 16, 2026 meetings

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The board will continue its review of an application by Minisink Club Inc. to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton Street. The agenda includes updated engineer and planner reviews, as well as a response letter from the applicant. A prior denial letter is also part of the record.

• Application ZB 25-011: Minisink Club Inc. proposes converting two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts at 1 Princeton St.
• Board will consider updated engineer review, planner review, and applicant's response to prior comments.
• Previous denial letter is included in the agenda materials.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several residential variance applications regarding setbacks and lot coverage. The board is also addressing a request to convert tennis courts to pickleball courts, though that item is scheduled to be carried to August.

• Minisink Club Inc. (1 Princeton St.): Request to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts (carried to August 18)
• Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell (189 Watchung Ave.): Request for left side yard setback, building coverage, and Floor Area Ratio variances
• Katherine & Robert Magrane (30 Coleman Ave. East): Request for two C variances for side yard and front yard setbacks
• Richard & Regina Nelson (218 Washington Ave.): Request for building coverage and lot coverage variances
• Resolutions for Melanie & Tom Edwards (58 North Summit) and 54 Ridgeview LLC (215 Main St.)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is holding a regular meeting to consider several variance applications and adopt minutes. The Minisink Club's proposal to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts, previously continued, will be carried to a special meeting on August 18, 2026. Other applications include variance requests for setbacks, building coverage, and lot coverage at various addresses.

• Minisink Club Inc., 1 Princeton St. – proposal to convert two Har-Tru tennis courts into four pickleball courts, carried to special meeting of August 18, 2026
• Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell, 189 Watchung Ave. – variances for left side yard setback, building coverage, and Floor Area Ratio
• Katherine & Robert Magrane, 30 Coleman Ave. East – two C variances for side yard setback and front yard setback
• Richard & Regina Nelson, 218 Washington Ave. – variances for building coverage and lot coverage
• Resolutions on Applications ZB 25-024 (Edwards, 58 North Summit) and ZB 25-021 (54 Ridgeview LLC, 215 Main St.)

Planning Board Special Meeting

The Chatham Planning Board will review Application #26‑01, a preliminary and final major site plan for a proposed four‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road. The project includes 100 residential units and ground‑floor retail space. Board members will discuss the submitted plans, engineering reviews, and related compliance documents.

• Application #26‑01 for 4‑story mixed‑use building at 29‑39 River Road (100 units, retail)
• Review of engineering reports from AJDM Chatham LLC
• Fire Safety Bureau memorandum for River Road plans
• Water and sewer review letters from H2M
• Stormwater and flood compliance documents

Environmental Commission Cancelled

Mayor & Borough Council

The council will vote on a resolution amending water and sewer rates (Resolution 26-239) and approve grant applications for Washington Avenue improvements in two segments. They will also hear a presentation on 'Skip the Stuff' from the Environmental Commission and consider a consent agenda covering contracts, grants, and personnel items.

• Resolution 26-239 amending water and sewer fee schedule
• Resolution 26-240: NJDOT grant for Washington Ave (Watching to Fairview) improvements
• Resolution 26-241: NJDOT grant for Washington Ave (Fairview to Longwood) improvements
• Resolution 26-242 establishing a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan
• Discussion item: 'Skip the Stuff' presentation by the Environmental Commission

The Borough Council approved a resolution amending the water and sewer fee schedule, increasing various connection, tapping, and meter fees. It also approved two grant applications to the New Jersey Department of Transportation for Washington Avenue improvements, and established a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) for volunteer firefighters. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Amended water and sewer fee schedule, increasing multiple fees (unanimous)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Watchung to Fairview) improvements (unanimous)
• Approved NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Fairview to Longwood) improvements (unanimous)
• Established Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan for volunteer firefighters (unanimous)
• Adopted consent agenda including contracts, grants, and personnel actions (unanimous)

Mayor & Borough Council

The Borough Council will consider several resolutions including amendments to the water and sewer fee schedule. The meeting also includes proposals for NJDOT grant applications regarding Washington Avenue improvements.

• Amendment of water and sewer rate fee schedule
• NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Watchung Ave to Fairview Ave) project
• NJDOT grant application for Washington Avenue (Fairview Ave to Longwood Ave) project
• Establishment of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) deferred compensation plan
• Executive session discussion regarding the Library project and affordable housing litigation

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación de Chatham no votará sobre el desarrollo propuesto de uso mixto de 4 pisos en 29‑39 River Road durante esta reunión ordinaria. En su lugar, la Solicitud #26‑01, presentada el 6 de mayo de 2026, se traslada a una reunión especial el 16 de julio de 2026 para mayor consideración. La junta también aprobó las actas de la reunión del 5 de junio de 2026 (Resolución #PB 2026‑23).

• Solicitud #26‑01 para un edificio de uso mixto de 4 pisos con 100 unidades residenciales y espacio comercial en 29, 33, 37 y 39 River Road.
• La solicitud fue presentada originalmente el 6 de mayo de 2026, trasladada al 3 de junio de 2026, y ahora trasladada a una reunión especial el 16 de julio de 2026.
• Está pendiente la aprobación preliminar y final del plan maestro del sitio para el proyecto de River Road.
• Los documentos de respaldo incluyen un informe de aguas pluviales, un análisis de impacto de tráfico, una carta de inspección de humedales y una carta de cumplimiento de daños por inundación.
• La Resolución #PB 2026‑23 aprueba las actas de la reunión de la Junta de Planificación del 5 de junio de 2026.

Environmental Commission

La comisión analizará diversas iniciativas ambientales, incluyendo el Plan de Energía Comunitaria, el Plan de Redesarrollo de River Road y las adjudicaciones de subvenciones para el Borough Biodiversity Garden. También recibirán actualizaciones sobre una Cumbre de Sustainable Jersey y cargadores públicos de vehículos eléctricos (EV). No hay votaciones formales programadas; la reunión se centra en informes y asuntos pendientes.

• Actualización del Plan de Energía Comunitaria
• Discusión del Plan de Redesarrollo de River Road
• Adjudicaciones de Subvenciones de Borough Biodiversity Garden Inc.
• Iniciativa de Cargadores Públicos de EV
• Actualización de la Iniciativa de Verano Tranquilo

Shade Tree Commission

La Comisión de Árboles de Sombra de Chatham Borough llevará a cabo una reunión ordinaria para discutir proyectos en curso y nuevos asuntos. Los puntos incluyen un borrador de ordenanza, una solicitud de subvención del DEP, ubicaciones para la plantación de árboles y señalización educativa. La comisión también considerará la aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 28 de mayo de 2026.

• Discusión sobre las ubicaciones de plantación de árboles
• Actualización de la solicitud de subvención del DEP
• Discusión sobre el borrador de la ordenanza
• Conversación sobre señalización educativa y participación comunitaria
• Informe anual y progreso del CFMP (Community Forestry Management Plan)

Environmental Commission

La Comisión Ambiental de Chatham escuchará actualizaciones sobre varias iniciativas, incluyendo el Plan Maestro, la construcción de la biblioteca, el Plan de Energía Comunitaria y el Jardín de Biodiversidad del Borough. Los miembros discutirán el Plan de Redesarrollo de River Road, el Subcomité de Sopladores de Hojas a Gas y las opciones de carga pública de vehículos eléctricos. La reunión también incluye un resumen de los eventos del Mes de la Tierra y próximas actividades de sostenibilidad.

• River Road Redevelopment Plan
• Cargadores públicos de EV
• Community Energy Plan
• Borough Biodiversity Garden
• Gas Leaf Blower Sub‑Committee

Shade Tree Commission

La Shade Tree Commission llevará a cabo una reunión regular con comentarios públicos, aprobación de las actas del 23 de abril y discusión de varios puntos. Los temas clave incluyen la solicitud de un residente para remover un árbol de sombra en 302 Hillside Ave, la aceptación de una subvención de $1,000 de Jaycee y actualizaciones sobre la solicitud de la subvención de inventario de NJDEP y la preparación para la plantación de árboles de otoño.

• Solicitud para remover un árbol de sombra en 302 Hillside Ave
• Subvención de Jaycee de $1,000 otorgada a la comisión
• Solicitud de la subvención de inventario de NJDEP vence el 12 de junio
• Coordinación de la preparación para la plantación de árboles de otoño con DPW y el vivero
• Actualizaciones de colaboración con la Environmental Commission y la Planning Board

Historic Preservation Commission

La Comisión de Preservación Histórica de Chatham Borough discutirá una solicitud de plan maestro preliminar y final para las propiedades en 17, 23 y 33 South Passaic Avenue. La comisión también votará sobre la adopción de las actas de la reunión del 21 de abril de 2026. No hay otras decisiones programadas.

• Solicitud de la Junta de Planificación #26-04 para 17, 23 y 33 South Passaic Ave (Block 121, Lots 10, 12 y 13) — aprobación del Plan Maestro Preliminar y Final

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Zonificación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre varias solicitudes de varianza, incluida una propuesta para convertir dos canchas de tenis Har-Tru en cuatro canchas de pickleball en 1 Princeton Street (Minisink Club). Otros puntos incluyen una varianza C para un retroceso del patio lateral en 58 North Summit Avenue y una varianza para un café en 215 Main Street. La junta también formalizará decisiones previas y trasladará dos solicitudes a la reunión del 22 de julio.

• Solicitud ZB 25-011: Minisink Club Inc. busca convertir dos canchas de tenis en cuatro canchas de pickleball en 1 Princeton St.
• Solicitud ZB 25-024: Melanie & Tom Edwards solicitan una varianza C para el retroceso del patio lateral izquierdo en 58 North Summit Ave.
• Solicitud ZB 25-021: 54 Ridgeview LLC (Play Cafe) busca una varianza en 215 Main St.; la audiencia continúa.
• Solicitud ZB 26-003: Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell solicitan varianzas para el retroceso del patio lateral, la cobertura del edificio y el FAR en 189 Watchung Ave. (trasladada al 22 de julio).
• Solicitud ZB 26-004: Katherine & Robert Magrane solicitan dos varianzas C para los retrocesos del patio lateral y frontal en 30 Coleman Ave. East (trasladada al 22 de julio).

Mayor & Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión especial que comenzará con una sesión ejecutiva para discutir asesoría privilegiada abogado-cliente sobre el Plan de Redesarrollo Draft Gateway I y Gateway II y litigios pendientes de viviendas asequibles, incluyendo los términos de una certificación de cumplimiento de orden de consentimiento. Después de reconvenir en sesión abierta, el Concejo discutirá el Plan de Redesarrollo Draft Gateway I y Gateway II y considerará una resolución para renovar las licencias de alcohol para el período de licencias 2026-2027.

• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir el Plan de Redesarrollo Draft Gateway I y Gateway II
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir litigios pendientes de viviendas asequibles y la certificación de cumplimiento de orden de consentimiento
• Discusión del Plan de Redesarrollo Draft Gateway I y Gateway II en sesión abierta
• Resolución #26-235: Renovación de licencias de alcohol para el período 2026-2027

The Borough Council voted to stop the Gateway I and Gateway II redevelopment plan. Additionally, the Council authorized a consent order for affordable housing compliance and approved liquor license renewals.

• Approved Resolution #26-234 to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Authorized Jonathan Drill to sign an affordable housing consent order (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Directed professionals not to move forward with Gateway I and II redevelopment plan (4-1)
• Approved renewal of liquor licenses for Scalini Fedeli and Charley’s Aunt (5-0)

Mayor & Borough Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión regular que incluirá una audiencia pública para la presentación de la auditoría anual y una votación para certificarla. El concejo también entrará en sesión cerrada para recibir asesoramiento privilegiado abogado-cliente sobre un referéndum de la biblioteca. Los asuntos rutinarios en la agenda de consentimiento incluyen facturas, una apelación de impuestos para One Main Street, la devolución de una fianza para 54 Hedges Avenue, nombramientos de personal de la piscina de verano y renovaciones de licencias de alcohol.

• Certificación del Órgano de Gobierno de la Auditoría Anual (Resolución #26-228)
• Sesión ejecutiva para asesoramiento privilegiado abogado-cliente sobre el referéndum de la Biblioteca
• Resolución de apelación de impuestos para One Main Street (Resolución #26-230)
• Devolución de fianza de cumplimiento en efectivo a Ana Steber por trabajos en 54 Hedges Avenue (Resolución #26-231)
• Renovaciones de licencias de alcohol 2026-2027 (Resolución #26-233)

The Council approved resolutions commemorating Flag Day, Juneteenth, and Disability Pride Month. They also approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned into executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Approved adjournment into executive session for legal advice (All present)
• Approved Flag Day proclamation and ceremony (All present)
• Approved Juneteenth day of celebration and reflection (All present)
• Approved July 2026 as Disability Pride Month (All present)
• Approved May 26, 2026 regular and executive meeting minutes (All present)

Planning Board

La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará la aprobación preliminar y final del plan maestro del sitio para un edificio residencial de uso mixto propuesto de 4 pisos con 100 unidades y espacio comercial en 29, 33, 37 y 39 River Road. La junta también adoptará las actas de la reunión anterior y abordará cualquier asunto pendiente o nuevo.

• Solicitud de la PB #26-01: AJDM River Rd — Plan Maestro del Sitio Preliminar y Final para un edificio de uso mixto de 4 pisos con 100 unidades residenciales y espacio comercial en 29, 33, 37 y 39 River Road (trasladado del 6 de mayo de 2026)
• Adopción de las actas de la reunión del 6 de mayo de 2026 (Resolución #PB 2026-22)
• Periodo de comentarios públicos para temas dentro o fuera de la agenda

The board adopted the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting (Resolution PB 2026-22). The main application (PB#26-0,1 for a 4-story mixed-use building at 29-39 River Road) was heard but no decision was made; the hearing was continued to July 1, 2026. Testimony covered engineering, architecture, parking, and design concerns.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2026 meeting (unanimous, Williams abstained)
• Continued hearing for River Road mixed-use project to July 1, 2026 (no vote recorded on the application itself)

Historic Preservation Commission Cancelled

Environmental Commission

La Comisión Ambiental de Chatham escuchará informes y discutirá varias iniciativas, incluyendo el Plan de Redesarrollo de River Road, opciones de carga pública para vehículos eléctricos, el Plan de Energía Comunitaria, un jardín de biodiversidad del municipio y la Cumbre de Sustainable Jersey. No se enumeran acciones formales; la agenda consiste en actualizaciones y elementos informativos.

• Plan de Redesarrollo de River Road – discusión
• Cargadores públicos de EV – discusión
• Plan de Energía Comunitaria – discusión
• Jardín de Biodiversidad del Municipio – actualización
• Cumbre de Sustainable Jersey – anuncio

Zoning Board of Adjustment

La Junta de Ajuste de Zonificación de Chatham llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 27 de mayo de 2026 para considerar múltiples solicitudes, incluida una petición de Minisink Club Inc. para convertir dos canchas de tenis en cuatro canchas de pickleball. La junta también revisará solicitudes de varianza para propiedades residenciales en 58 North Summit Ave, 215 Main St, 24 Lum Ave y 189 Watchung Ave, así como una solicitud de extensión para una aprobación previa en 25 Edgehill Rd.

• Minisink Club Inc. solicita la conversión de dos canchas de tenis Har-Tru en cuatro canchas de pickleball en 1 Princeton St (ZB 25-011).
• Melanie & Tom Edwards buscan una varianza C para el retroceso del patio lateral izquierdo en 58 North Summit Ave (ZB 25-024).
• 54 Ridgeview LLC solicita una audiencia de completitud para 215 Main St (Honeycomb Cafe) con exenciones de estacionamiento (ZB 25-021).
• 24 Lum LLC busca varianzas C para los retrocesos del patio lateral izquierdo y derecho en 24 Lum Ave (ZB 25-026).
• Matthew & Kathleen Mitchell solicitan varianzas para el retroceso del patio lateral izquierdo, la cobertura del edificio y la relación de área de piso en 189 Watchung Ave (ZB 26-003).

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved three applications and carried two others to the next meeting. The Edwards application was carried after a recused board member returned to the meeting. The Honeycomb Café application was deemed complete.

• Approved minutes for April 20, 2026 Special Meeting (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 22, 2026 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Application # ZB 24-007A (5-0)
• Approved Application # ZB 25-25 (5-0)
• Approved Application # ZB 26-01 (5-0)
• Carried Application # ZB 25-024 to June 24, 2026 (5-0)
• Deemed Application # ZB 25-021 complete (5-0)
• Carried Application # ZB 25-011 to June ZBA Meeting