Planning board finds two redevelopment plans consistent with Montville master plan

The Montville Township Planning Board voted unanimously on June 11 to find two separate redevelopment plans consistent with the township Master Plan, moving both proposed ordinances toward public hearings scheduled for June 23, 2026.

Planner J. Burgis presented the first consistency review for 17 Chapin Road (Block 184, Lot 7.1), describing site acreage, environmental constraints and a concept plan. Burgis said the redevelopment proposal calls for industrial use and confirmed it would be for warehouse operations only. The Master Plan Subcommittee had reviewed the plan in May and raised questions about permitted uses, which Burgis addressed. After a brief public comment period with no speakers, Mr. R. Lipari moved and N. Agnoli seconded a motion finding the plan and pending ordinance consistent; roll-call vote was unanimous in favor.

Burgis also presented a second redevelopment plan covering multiple parcels on Main Road, Daldunn Road and River Road (Block 59, Lots 13, 15, 17–20 and 22). Chairman G. Lewis recapped the background, noting prior approvals, an appeal and a settlement between the township and the developer. Burgis reviewed environmental constraints, proposed land uses, area and bulk regulations and the relationship of the plan to county and state planning documents. The board had no substantive professional or member questions; the board voted unanimously to find that plan consistent as well.

Both items now advance to the governing body for adoption of development regulations and the scheduled ordinance public hearings on June 23, 2026.