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Commission discusses highway‑adjacent fast‑charging station policy, suggests zoning and grant follow‑up
Summary
Members discussed encouraging fast‑charging stations at highway‑adjacent commercial sites and recommended researching zoning language and grants (BPU/PSE&G) to encourage or require charging stations for developments near 287.
The Franklin Township Environmental Commission discussed encouraging fast electric‑vehicle charging stations at commercial sites located near major highways and suggested following up with the planning and zoning boards and with state grant programs.
Commissioners noted a recent new development (a McDonald’s at Rickles Plaza) installed charging, while another nearby development did not. Members proposed that the township consider requiring fast‑charging or additional level‑2 chargers as part of variance or site approvals when a project benefits from proximity to a major highway such as Interstate 287.
Staff and commissioners agreed to review zoning and parking standards to see when EV charging is required today and to prepare a memo for the planning and zoning boards. Commissioners also suggested checking BPU and utility (PSE&G) grants that can help fund fast‑charging installation; members discussed grant thresholds (examples discussed: up to $50,000 per fast‑charging installation, or up to $200,000 for multiple chargers, as examples referenced during the meeting) and agreed to identify funding opportunities during ordinance review.
