Development News for Clinton, New Jersey

Planning Board Adjourns Two Site Plan Applications, Sets Conditions

The Clinton Township Planning Board discussed two applications. The first, for 311 Old House Road LLC, was adjourned to December 1, 2025, with the condition that the applicant extend the board's decision-making deadline to March 31, 2026. The second, for Intel Steel East LLC at 1 Coleman Corporate Drive, was adjourned to November 3, 2025, with a similar condition to extend the board's decision deadline to February 28, 2026. Both adjournments were granted without the need for further public notice. During the discussion for Intel Steel East, a resident raised concerns about noise complaints, and the board advised addressing enforcement issues with the zoning officer or mayor and council.

Planning Board Aims to Enforce Earlier Submission Deadlines for Professional Reports

The Clinton Township Planning Board discussed the late submission of professional reports, with some received only on Friday afternoon or Sunday, impacting the board members' ability to adequately review them. Board members expressed a desire to enforce an earlier submission deadline, suggesting reports be submitted by the Monday of the week prior to the meeting, or at least a week ahead of time. While board regulations may not explicitly cover professional report submission timing, the board agreed to discuss this with the other board (likely the Board of Adjustment) and establish a firm deadline to ensure fairness to both board members and applicants.

Clinton Township Reviews MS4 Stormwater Regulations and Compliance Measures

The Township of Clinton is presenting information on its Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements, which mandate stormwater pollution prevention plans, ordinances, street sweeping, storm drain cleaning, mapping, and watershed improvement plans. The presentation highlighted existing ordinances related to yard waste, illicit connections, waste disposal, pet waste, wildlife feeding, dumpster coverage, and private storm drain inlet retrofitting. New state regulations require increased size for stormwater inlets and infiltration systems, and emphasize green infrastructure for water quality. Street sweeping requirements have also increased, with tri-annual sweeping mandated for roads discharging directly to waterways, unless chip-sealed. The town must implement these changes by January 1, 2026.

Annandale Village LLC Granted Permit Deadline Extension

The Planning Board heard a request for an extension of time for Annandale Village LLC, regarding conditions set in Resolution 2023-02. The applicant requested an extension for condition 10, which requires obtaining zoning and construction permits by July 24, 2025. The extension requested was for 120 days from the adoption of the modification resolution. The reason cited for the delay was the lengthy process of obtaining a sewer easement, which took approximately two and a half years, and recent requirements for sprinklers. The board granted the extension, modifying condition 10 to extend the date four months from the adoption of the extension resolution.