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Planning board approves multiple applications, including extensions and new retail uses; summary of votes
Summary
The City of Middletown Planning Board on April 2, 2025, unanimously approved a set of extension requests and new retail/mixed-use applications. This roundup lists each item, mover/second where recorded, and the vote outcome.
The City of Middletown Planning Board on April 2 unanimously approved a series of extensions and new-use applications, including temporary structure extensions and multiple retail storefronts. The board heard each item, opened public hearings when required, and recorded roll-call votes; all items on the agenda passed.
Votes at a glance
- Phalon Dafa Gong Jing World Foundation, Inc., 9–29 Canal Street — 6-month extension. Motion moved and seconded; roll call vote unanimous in favor (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0). Applicant noted this was a second request as recorded in the resolution.
- O'Reilly Auto Parts LLC, 183 Dolson Avenue — 6-month extension. Motion moved and seconded; roll call unanimous in favor (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0).
- Tiresi Pro Produce Company, 76 Dolson Avenue — temporary movable structure; 1-year extension under recent common council law allowing one-year extensions of this permit type. Motion moved and seconded; roll call unanimous in favor (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0).
- Rose Hughes, 209–211 Mahagan Avenue — mixed commercial (hair salon) and takeout eating and drinking establishment. Public hearing opened; no public comment. Planning staff reported the use is under common ownership and must remain so as written in the resolution. Motion to approve carried by unanimous roll call (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0).
- Jaylen (Jalen) Cherry, 59–61 North Street — skincare spa (aesthetics; nonmedical services). Applicant confirmed services will be facials and body waxing and that licensed staff will provide services; no public comments. Motion to approve carried by unanimous roll call (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0).
- Kevin Burris / Pablo Cablenny, 2–4 North Street — convenience store retail (exotic snacks, beverages, and tobacco accessories). Motion to approve carried by unanimous roll call (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0). Board and staff clarified tobacco sales require a separate DPW tobacco permit before products/paraphernalia may be sold.
- Tyrina (Terina) Jones, 13 Center Street — women’s boutique (retail handbags, accessories, jewelry). Public hearing opened; applicant clarified proposed hours (can be modified later); motion to approve carried by unanimous roll call (yes:7, no:0, abstain:0).
All approvals were recorded by roll call; board members who participated and consistently voted in favor include Mister Madden, Mister McCormick, Mister Brito, Miss Witt, Miss Houston, Mister Higbee, and the chair. The board closed the meeting after these actions.
