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Planning Board approves several applications

Published Aug 18, 2026

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Jun 4, 2026

Planning Board approves two development applications

The board approved a 65-unit, 100% affordable housing complex at 10 Route 17 and an expansion of the Hampton Inn at 625 From Road from 101 to 133 rooms. Both applications passed 5-0; the hotel expansion includes a parking variance, with 104 spaces proposed instead of the 134 required.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Planning Board Approves Haywood Drive Soil Permit

The board approved a major soil movement permit for 308 Haywood Drive by a 5-0 vote, allowing grading changes for a new single-family home.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Planning Board approves soil permit, tables ordinance

The board approved Mohammad Zaber’s major soil movement permit for 132 Morningside Road, covering 636 cubic yards of soil movement. It also tabled its review of a proposed zoning ordinance addressing warehouse-club parking and propane sales.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Planning Board approves new car dealership

The Planning Board approved 460 Route 17, LLC’s request to convert the property into a luxury Ineos new-car dealership, including requested variances, by a 6-0 vote. The proposal retains the existing building, adds a redesigned façade, and is expected to employ approximately 15 to 20 people.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Site Plans

The Board approved Varlik Investment LLC’s plan to convert the previously occupied building at 330 Route 17 North into seven retail stores and office space, with a 6-0 vote. The plan provides 374 credited parking spaces, including ADA and EV spaces.

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Briefing

Mar 19, 2026

Planning Board approves three applications

The Paramus Planning Board approved three resolutions unanimously among four voting members: an amended site plan for Humdingers, LLC., signage for Twelve Route 4, LLC., and a minor subdivision for RRF Properties, LLC.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board advances affordable housing plan

The Planning Board approved an amendment to Paramus’s Fourth Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan 7-0 and found two related ordinances consistent with the Borough’s Master Plan, also by a 7-0 vote. The revised plan proposes 100 affordable housing units at the Oster site, supported in part by an affordable housing trust fund projected to grow from $4.4 million to $12 million over the next decade.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Board approves therapeutic pool addition

The Planning Board approved New Concepts for Living’s application, 5-0, for a 6,500-square-foot addition at 765 Route 17 South that will include an indoor therapeutic pool and small fitness center.

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Briefing

Feb 19, 2026

Planning Board approves site changes

The board approved Humdingers’ amended site plan to add laser tag, despite a parking requirement of 531 spaces compared with 388 existing spaces. The approval included parking variance and design waiver relief; the applicant said a study found the lot was about 43% full on weekend days.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Planning Board Approves Two Property Applications

The board approved a Raising Cane’s restaurant application by a 6-0 vote and approved a veterinary practice at 89 Westview Avenue by a separate 6-0 vote. The restaurant plan includes space for 35 queued vehicles and was projected to generate 43 new vehicle trips.

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Briefing

Jan 15, 2026

Planning Board approves several applications

The board approved resolutions for 189 Alpine Drive and Tommy’s Tavern by 6-0 votes, and approved JK Farm & Realty’s signage request by a 9-0 vote. A minor subdivision application for 38 W. Ridgewood Avenue was carried to the January 29, 2026 meeting.

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