The Livingston Planning Board, at its November 21 meeting, approved InSite Development Partners, LLC’s amended site plan for 644 Route 10. The Board also heard from Devan Partners LLC regarding the construction of a dental office at 505 South Livingston Avenue, ultimately pushing back a vote to December 19.45 South Livingston Avenue Prior to their meeting, the Board held a consistency review of Ordinance 19 of the Township Council, a redevelopment plan to build a new apartment complex at 45 South Livingston Avenue. The review sought to determine how an updated version of the ordinance fit Livingston’s Master Plan. It included a reduction in both height and market-rate units from the previous version of the ordinance.Aspects of the plan were criticized by Board member Richard Dinar, who believed this space was not an appropriate location for the project based on its size and density. He also criticized the ordinance for not promoting appropriate land use standards or maintaining neighborhood stability, citing the volume of traffic on South Livingston Avenue as an additional concern.Board member Peter Klein expressed caution about how far back the proposed building could be set from the street.However, the majority of the Board acknowledged that there is nothing grossly inconsistent about the ordinance and, legally, some inconsistencies with the Master Plan are acceptable, so long as they do not distort the plan entirely.A motion to approve the plan passed, with seven members voting yes, Dinar voting no, and Rosy Bagolie - who is a Council member -voting present. Due to his company having business interests in the project’s development, Board member Steve Santola recused himself from the final vote.644 Route 10InSite Development Partners, LLC sought to amend its previously approved site plan at 664 Route 10. Requested was an installation of two solar canopy structures over the existing long-term parking spaces on site.Attorney Tim March stated that with long-term vehicle spaces on the lot uncovered, the canopies will prevent them from being exposed to bad weather. He then acknowledged the client has not officially finalized whether the solar panels will go on the canopies or roof yet, while also requesting a 14-foot variance to place the canopies six feet away from the main building, instead of 20 feet.March’s architect witness, Luiza Guazzelli presented the Board with an aerial rendering of the site plan. Having received approval to construct a three-story self-storage building on April 6, 2021, she ...
