Planning Board
Jeffrey Strauss, Chairman
Kimberly Smith, Land Use Administrator | (908) 322-6700, ext. 307
Scotch Plains Zoning Map
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, JUNE 29, 2026 HAS BEEN CANCELED.
OUR NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, JULY 13, 2026 AT 7:30PM AND WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE ON THE PLANNING BOARD PAGE PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
Township of Scotch Plains
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
PLANNING BOARD MEETING AGENDA
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
JUNE 15, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 7:30pm will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only. The notice requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975 have been satisfied by publication in The Leader, emailed to The Courier News and The Newark Star Ledger, and posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board and The Township of Scotch Plains website in January 2026.
All Planning Board Members: Please refrain from all contact, text messaging, email, conversations, etc., with anyone, including meeting participants.
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I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. ROLL CALL
III. ADOPTION OF MEETING MINUTES
• June 1, 2026
IV. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS
• Cardamone, James & Robert, 1234 Maple Hill Rd, Block 9602, Lot 6, R-2 Zone, applied for approval to subdivide the existing property into two (2) separate lots, one conforming for the R-2 Zone, and one requiring variances as approximately 13,361 sq. ft. is proposed, and 13,500 sq. ft. is required, and the minimum lot width for a corner lot is 90 ft, with 70.53 ft. proposed. In addition to the subdivision and variances described, the applicant seeks any and all other variances, waivers, and/or relief that may be required upon review by the Planning Board to construct a one (1) two-and-one-half (2.5) story single-family dwelling on each of the newly created lots.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
VII. CITIZENS UNAGENDIZED STATEMENTS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
X. ADJOURNMENT
*Members of the public may contact the Land Use Office by email at
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD | JUNE 15, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the
regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains originally scheduled for Monday,
June 15, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. will now be held at 7:00 p.m. and held by online/virtual means and
telephonically only.
Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting procedures may
join from a computer or capable device at:
Topic: Township of Scotch Plains Planning Board Meeting
Time: June 15, 2026 @ 7:00pm EST
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The agenda for the meeting on June 15, 2026 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Plains website.
Alternately, members of the public may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
to the meeting in order to ask any questions, review materials, or if encountering any difficulty with the
options described in this notice.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD | JUNE 1, 2026
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the
regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, June 1,
2026 at 7:30 p.m. will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only.
The following applications will be heard:
Cardamone, James & Robert, 1234 Maple Hill Rd, Block 9602, Lot 6, R-2 Zone, applied for approval to
subdivide the existing property into two (2) separate lots, one conforming for the R-2 Zone, and one
requiring variances as approximately 13,361 sq. ft. is proposed, and 13,500 sq. ft. is required, and the
minimum lot width for a corner lot is 90 ft, with 70.53 ft. proposed. In addition to the subdivision and
variances described, the applicant seeks any and all other variances, waivers, and/or relief that may be
required upon review by the Planning Board to construct a one (1) two-and-one-half (2.5) story single-
family dwelling on each of the newly created lots.
Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting procedures may
join from a computer or capable device at:
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Meeting ID: 371 867 1959
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Effective March 1, 2026, all Land Use legal notices of the Township of Scotch Plains may be obtained or
viewed on the Township’s official website at the following link:
https://www.scotchplainsnj.gov/index.php/news/1618-legal-notices
Land Use legal notices will also be available on the respective Planning Board and Zoning Board of
Adjustment webpages.
The agenda for the meeting on June 1, 2026 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Plains website.
Alternately, members of the public may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
to the meeting in order to ask any questions, review materials, or if encountering any difficulty with the
options described in this notice.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, April 20, 2026, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch
Plains, Union County, New Jersey, approved a Minor Subdivision application for the proposal of
two lots for two single-family homes for Prawdzik Properties, 2062 Valley Ave, Block 2802,
Lot 8, R-3A Zone.
The Resolution memorializing said approval was duly presented and adopted by the Planning
Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. A copy of the Resolution has
been filed in the office of the Planning Board and/or the office of the Municipal Clerk at the
Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and is available for public inspection.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 HAS BEEN CANCELED.
OUR NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING IS MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2026 AT 7:30PM AND WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY.
ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE POSTED ON THE TOWNSHIP WEBSITE ON THE PLANNING BOARD PAGE PRIOR TO THE MEETING.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
Township of Scotch Plains
430 Park Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6 et seq., the regular meeting of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. will be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only.
The following applications will be heard:
Metz, Jordan, 1228 Cooper Road, Block 14701, Lot 1.02, R-1 Zone, applied for the relocation and modification of a previously approved swimming pool and associated site improvements. The proposed revisions/improvements include relocation of the previously approved 18’ x 40’ in-ground swimming pool, construction of an 18’ x 18’ louvered pergola and 30’ x 60’ deck. In connection with the proposed development, variance relief is required to the standards of the R-1 Zone for minimum rear yard setback for the pool: 30 ft. required; 20.5 ft. proposed; pergola: 30 ft. required; 6.7 ft. proposed; and deck: 30 ft. required; 11.2 ft. proposed. The Applicant will seek any and all other variances, waivers, and/or relief that may be required upon review by the Planning Board.
Members of the public who wish to monitor and/or participate in these public meeting procedures may join from a computer or capable device at:
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Meeting ID: 371 867 1959
Passcode: Qay11J
Join instructions
Effective March 1, 2026, all Land Use legal notices of the Township of Scotch Plains may be obtained or viewed on the Township’s official website at the following link:
https://www.scotchplainsnj.gov/index.php/news/1618-legal-notices
Land Use legal notices will also be available on the respective Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment webpages.
The agenda for the meeting on May 4, 2026 will be posted on the Township of Scotch Plains website.
Alternately, members of the public may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, March 9, 2026, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, approved an application for JCC of Central New Jersey, Inc., for an Amended Preliminary and Final Site Plan to consolidate adjacent lots with bulk variance relief for added outdoor play area.
The Resolution memorializing said approval was duly presented and adopted by the Planning Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026. A copy of the Resolution has been filed in the office of the Planning Board and/or the office of the Municipal Clerk at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and is available for public inspection.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS
PLANNING BOARD
TAKE NOTICE, that at its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, April 20, 2026, the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey adopted the following:
RESOLUTION ENDORSING PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SCOTCH PLAINS’ CODE “ZONING” §10.5 ENTITLED “DOWNTOWN AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY ZONE – TIER 3” AS PART OF THE ADOPTED FOURTH ROUND HOUSING ELEMENT AND FAIR SHARE PLAN FINDING CONSISTENCY WITH THE MASTER PLAN
A copy of the Resolution has been filed in the office of the Planning Board and/or the office of the Municipal Clerk at the Scotch Plains Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, and is available for public inspection.
Kimberly Smith
Land Use Administrator
Board Meetings
In compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231, P.L. 1975, in order to project the health, safety and welfare of our citizens pursuant to standards promulgated by law to address the Coronavirus pandemic, Regular Meetings of the Planning Board of the Township of Scotch Plains, Union County, New Jersey, shall continue to be held by online/virtual means and telephonically only*, at 7:30p.m. on the following Mondays in 2025 unless otherwise noted. Should in-person attendance be announced at a future date, those meetings will occur in Council Chambers, First Floor, Municipal Building, 430 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
| Date | Time | Date | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * 1-12-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 7-13-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 1-26-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 7-27-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 2-9-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 9-14-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 2-23-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 9-28-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 3-9-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 10-5-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 3-23-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 10-19-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 4-6-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 11-2-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 4-20-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 11-16-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 5-4-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 11-30-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 5-18-26 | 7:30 p.m. | 12-14-26 | 7:30 p.m. | |
| 6-1-26 | 7:30 p.m. | *1-11-27 | 7:00 p.m. | |
| 6-15-26 | 7:30 p.m. |
* Reorganizational meeting
** Meeting Cancelled
*** Special Meeting
– Members of the public should regularly check the Township of Scotch Plains’ website, or may contact the Land Use Administrator by email at
In accordance with the Americans and Disabilities Act, any person that might require special needs should be in touch with the Board office during normal business hours so that their needs may be addressed. All interested persons may be present and be heard.
Master Plan
The Master Plan is comprised of a report or statement of land use and development proposals with maps, diagrams and text presenting a statement of objectives, principles, assumptions, policies and standards upon which constituent proposals for the physical, economic, and social development of the municipality are based; a land use plan element taking into account and stating its relationship to the statement above and other Master Plan elements provided for and natural conditions, including but not necessarily limited to topography, soil conditions, water supply, drainage, flood plain areas, marshes and woodlands; showing the existing and proposed location, extent and intensity of development of land to be used in the future for varying types of residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational, educational, and other public and private purposes or combination of purposes and stating the relationship thereof to the existing and any proposed zone plan and any proposed zone plan and the zoning ordinance; and showing the existing and proposed location of any airports and the boundaries of any airport safety zones delineated; and including a statement of the standards of population density and development intensity recommended for the municipality. The Master Plan which is reviewed every seven years is re-examined at intervals within that time period. The Planning Board holds a public hearing before the adoption of or amendments to the Master Plan by the Township Council.
