The Board approved two site plans: renovations at Lamaj Plaza on Sussex Turnpike and 41 additional parking spaces at Center Grove Village on Center Grove Road.
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What this means
Lamaj Plaza can proceed with a permanent roof over its existing outdoor dining patio, vestibule renovations, dumpster-area upgrades, signage improvements, and added landscaping. Center Grove Village can add 41 marked parking spaces, including one compact-car space, with restrictions during snow emergencies and additional safety signage. The Board also selected its 2026 officers and consultants and continued the McDonald’s application to a future meeting.
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Selected Commissioner Lee as Chairperson and Commissioner Herold as Vice Chairperson for 2026.
Selected Darren Carney as Planning Board Secretary.
Adopted the 2026-2027 annual meeting notice and schedule and designated the West Morris Reporter as the official newspaper, with the Daily Record as backup.
Adopted the Planning Board Procedures and Guidelines for 2026.
Appointed James Pryor as special Planning Board attorney for Randolph Mountain v. Randolph Planning Board.
Retained Boswell Engineering as special engineering consultant and Sarmad Planning Group, LLC as special planning consultant.
Approved MSP 25-10 for Lamaj Plaza LLC at 1171 Sussex Turnpike, including the proposed minor site plan and C variance.
Approved MSP 25-09 for Center Grove Village LLC at 100 Center Grove Road to add 41 parking spaces and related safety and signage improvements.
Deferred appointments to the subcommittee reviewing professional engineering services.
Continued the McDonald’s application to the next meeting.
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