The Bergen County Planning Board met Oct. 13, 2026; Chairperson Shergoh Alkilani called the meeting to order, the board approved minutes and a set of storm-water ordinances and plans, and approved multiple subdivision and site-plan applications; the meeting adjourned at about 5:15 PM.

Discussion Points

•Applications listed and approved; one abstention noted on SD8030.
•Multiple commercial and residential conversion projects on the agenda; SP8885 recorded an abstention by one board member.
•No substantive discussion recorded; items treated as consent/administrative approvals.
•Routine approval of prior minutes; no substantive debate recorded.

Decisions

•Minutes approved with abstentions
•Resolutions and plan approved
•Site plans approved
•Subdivisions approved

Aug

08-11-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its Aug. 11, 2026 meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions, granted approvals for a Spa Vista site plan in Hackensack and a two-lot subdivision in Cresskill, and invited a Fort Lee student to observe future review meetings.

Discussion Points

•Board discussed and approved multiple NJDEP-related stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; approved Site Plan SP 8908 and Subdivision SD 8027.
•Board recorded invitation for student observation and future attendance at development review team meetings.
•Board recorded motion and second for subdivision SD 8027; minutes show approval by members present.
•Board reviewed and approved site plan SP 8908; minutes include motion and second.
•Formal approvals of municipal stormwater ordinance and plan resolutions; no recorded debate.

Decisions

•All listed stormwater resolutions approved by the board.
•Approval of minutes (one abstention); approval of listed resolutions, plans, site plan and subdivision.
•No formal vote required.
•Site plan approved; no conditions recorded in minutes.
•Subdivision approved; no conditions listed in minutes.

Directions

•Next meeting scheduled for Sept. 8, 2026; invited student to future development review team meeting.
•Planning staff to facilitate the student's future attendance.

Jul

07-14-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its July 14, 2026 regular meeting the Bergen County Planning Board approved a Rockleigh municipal stormwater ordinance and multiple municipal stormwater management plans, approved six site plans (including a 35-space ShopRite parking lot in Fair Lawn and a 46-space addition for St. Elizabeth in Wyckoff), and approved two residential subdivisions. The board set its next meeting for Aug. 11, 2026 and adjourned at about 5:15 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Board recorded application descriptions for six site plans; no substantive debate recorded in the minutes.
•Board recorded outcomes for ordinance and plan actions; minutes do not show extended technical debate.
•Staff described subdivision scope and drainage improvements; minutes record approvals without extended debate.

Decisions

•Reso. 26-06 approved; Reso. 26-07 conditional approval; Reso. 26-08 conditional approval; Reso. 26-09 approved; Reso. 26-10 conditional approval.
•SD 8028M and SD 8032M approved.
•Site plans SP 8785, SP 8820R1, SP 8851, SP 8880, SP 8894 and SP 8905 approved.

May

05-12-2026 Meeting Minutes

Bergen County Planning Board met May 12, 2026; it approved minutes, an ordinance for Bogota's municipal stormwater plan, multiple site plans and subdivisions, heard a presentation on a Farmland Preservation Plan (vote set for June 9), set future meeting dates and adjourned at 5:45 PM.

Discussion Points

•Board considered NJDEP-amended stormwater control ordinances and handled Bogota's ordinance with conditional approval.
•Farmland Preservation Plan presented by Ken Alosio and Barbara Davis; board to vote on support on June 9, 2026.
•Presenters answered board questions about the Farmland Preservation Plan.
•Staff summarized each site plan and project specifics including acreage, unit counts and building square footage.
•Staff summarized each subdivision application and parcel addresses.

Decisions

•Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes; conditional approval of Bogota stormwater ordinance RESO 26-04; approval of listed site plans and subdivisions; adjournment at 5:45 PM.
•Board approved all subdivision items en bloc.
•Board approved the site plans en bloc.
•Conditional approval of Bogota RESO 26-04 recorded.

Directions

•Bring item back for vote on June 9, 2026.
•Vote on Farmland Preservation Plan support scheduled for June 9, 2026.

Apr

04-14-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its April 14, 2026 regular meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board unanimously approved a conditional stormwater ordinance for Harrington Park, multiple site plans including a 145-unit age-restricted redevelopment in Fair Lawn, several residential developments and two minor subdivisions; the board announced a May 12 presentation on farmland preservation.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of May 12 presentation on Farmland Preservation Plan by Ken Alosio and Barbara Davis.
•Approval of minutes from March 10, 2026.
•Approval of two minor subdivisions (SD 8013M and SD 8018M).
•Approved as part of a batch motion; municipal permits will govern site specifics.
•Approved as part of a batch motion; no project conditions read into the transcript.
•Batch approval of multiple site plans including SP 8847 (Radburn Station Redevelopers) and SP 8872 (Montvale Donuts/Dunkin redevelopment).
•Conditional approval of Harrington Park stormwater ordinance (RESO 26-03).
•Motion and second recorded; approval noted as conditional.
•No detailed plan data read into the minutes; municipal filings are the source for specifics.
•Project described in agenda with dimensions and parking counts.
•Project description recorded on the agenda (145 age‑restricted units; retail and parking).
•Transcript does not list the specific conditions; follow-up resides with municipality and NJ DEP.
•Two subdivision applications approved as recorded on the agenda.

Decisions

•Minutes approved; RESO 26-03 approved (conditional); all listed site plans and subdivisions approved; meeting adjourned.
•RESO 26-03 approved (conditional).
•SD 8013M and SD 8018M approved.
•SP 8847 approved.
•SP 8872 approved.

Directions

•Board to consider support for the Farmland Preservation Plan at May 12 meeting after presentation by county staff and Land Conservancy representative.

Mar

03-10-2026 Meeting Minutes-Updated

The Bergen County Planning Board convened March 10, 2026, re-swore members for 2026, reaffirmed its chair and vice chair, approved three site plans (including a 10-unit townhouse project and a QuickChek with fuel pumps), approved an Englewood stormwater ordinance, set future meeting dates and adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Board approved Englewood Resolution 26-02 without recorded conditions in the minutes.
•Board approved site plan SP 8817 allowing 10 two-story townhomes at 67 Paterson Ave., Wallington.
•Board approved SP 8863 (QuickChek with fueling positions) as part of consented site-plan approvals.
•Board approved SP 8879 for a 13-unit residence at 511 Main Street, Fort Lee.
•Members took the Oath of Office for 2026 and leadership nominations were made and voted.
•NJ DEP amended municipal stormwater management control ordinances were listed on the agenda.

Decisions

•Alkilani reappointed Chair; Sasso reappointed Vice-Chair.
•Englewood ordinance Reso. 26-02 approved.
•SP 8817 approved with one abstention.
•SP 8863 approved; no abstentions recorded.
•SP 8879 approved unanimously.

Mar

03-10-2026 Meeting Minutes

The Bergen County Planning Board held a regular meeting March 10, 2026, re‑appointed its chair and vice chair, approved three site plans for housing and commercial projects, and approved Englewoods municipal stormwater ordinance; the board adjourned at about 5:35 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Oath of Office administered; officer positions filled for 2026; minutes approved; meeting schedule set.
•Proposal for 10 two‑story townhomes at 67 Paterson Ave. was presented to the board.
•Recording of Englewood's NJDEP‑amended stormwater ordinance and formal approval by the board.
•Two separate site plans were considered together and approved.

Decisions

•Approval of RESO 26‑02
•Approval of SP 8817 with one abstention
•Approval of SP 8863 and SP 8879
•Reappointment of Chair and Vice‑Chair; approval of Feb. 10 minutes; schedule confirmed

Feb

02-10-2026 Meeting Minutes

At its Feb. 10, 2026 regular meeting, the Bergen County Planning Board accepted Chair Hedy Grant’s resignation, elevated Vice‑Chair Shergoh Alkilani to chair, elected Karen Sasso as vice‑chair, approved minutes, approved four site plans and two minor subdivisions, and set the next meeting for March 10, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Attendance and roles recorded; one absence noted (Doug Lanzo).
•Open Public Meeting Law/Act announced at meeting start.
•SP 8684 R1 reduced unit count and revised on‑site drainage; SP 8881 described tank capacities and purpose to correct pressure districts.

Decisions

•Chair Hedy Grant’s resignation accepted; Shergoh Alkilani assumed chair; Karen Sasso elected Vice‑Chairperson; Jan. 13 minutes approved.
•Four site plans and two minor subdivisions approved by unanimous vote of members present.

Directions

•No follow‑up conditions or studies recorded in the minutes for approved site plans or subdivisions.
•No follow‑up tasks specified for leadership change; Planning Board Office noted as assignee for recordkeeping.

Jan

01-13-2026 Meeting Minutes

Bergen County Planning Board met Jan. 13, 2026, approved minutes, multiple site plans and subdivisions, and approved Wallington's amended municipal stormwater ordinance; next meeting set for Feb. 10, 2026.

Discussion Points

•Approval of five minor subdivisions.
•Approval of minutes with three abstentions.
•Approval of Wallington municipal stormwater ordinance (RESO #26-01).
•Multiple site-plan approvals across Bergen County municipalities.
•Separate approval of SP8852 with one abstention.

Decisions

•Minutes approved (with abstentions); multiple site plans and subdivisions approved; RESO #26-01 approved; meeting adjourned.

Directions

•Next meeting scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026; additional 2026 dates announced.

Dec

12-09-2025-Meeting-Minutes

Vice‑Chairperson Shergoh Alkilani opened the Bergen County Planning Board meeting Dec. 9, 2025. Members approved the November minutes (with two abstentions) and unanimously approved two site plans: a warehouse at 290 River Drive, Garfield, and a poultry processing facility at 549-553 Goffle Road, Wyckoff. The meeting adjourned at about 5:10 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Open Public Meeting Act conformity announced; attendance recorded; review of two site plan applications; no subdivision items or new business noted.

Decisions

•Approve Nov. 12, 2025 minutes (recorded with two abstentions); approve site plans SP 8690 and SP 8869; adjourn meeting at 5:10 p.m.

Directions

•Set next regular meeting for Jan. 13, 2026; publish 2026 schedule as recorded.

Nov

11-12-2025-Meeting-Minutes

The Bergen County Planning Board met Nov. 12, 2025, approved minutes and multiple site plans including a large South Hackensack warehouse and a Lodi self-storage building, set the next meeting for Dec. 9, 2025, and adjourned at about 5:15 p.m.

Discussion Points

•Board reviewed multiple site‑plan applications by application number and applicant name.
•Chairperson opened meeting and confirmed Open Public Meeting Act compliance.
•Subdivision items were listed in the record but no motions recorded in the transcript segment provided.

Decisions

•Adjourned the meeting (motion by Zvonko Veskov, seconded by Shergoh Alkilani).
•Approved all site plans on the agenda (motion by Shergoh Alkilani, seconded by Zvonko Veskov).
•Approved Oct. 14 minutes (motion by Shergoh Alkilani, seconded by Mark Distler).

Directions

•Next meeting scheduled for Dec. 9, 2025.

Oct

10-14-2025-Meeting-Minutes

The Bergen County Planning Board met Oct. 14, 2025, approved four site plans for developments in Wallington, Westwood, Mahwah and Franklin Lakes and approved a separate Paramus site plan with one abstention; the board also approved its Sept. 9 minutes.

Discussion Points

•Approval of minutes from the prior meeting with one abstention.
•Brief review of site plan applications for five projects across Bergen County municipalities.
•No new or unfinished business recorded.

Decisions

•Minutes approved (one abstention).
•Site Plan SP 8878 approved with one abstention.
•Site Plans SP 8783, SP 8842, SP 8868 and SP 8873 approved (unanimous among members present).

Directions

•Approved site plans to be filed and processed by planning staff and municipal clerks.
•Next meeting scheduled for Nov. 12, 2025.

Sep

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting September 17, 2025

Discussion Points

•County follows state-issued daily flag-status notifications; county public works implements changes when state orders lowering.
•Examples cited: Sept. 11 state-ordered half-staff; Sept. 12–14 listed as full staff on state site.
•Public concern arose alleging a political decision; county officials deny political intent and point to state guidance.
•Report cites $7.2 billion in at-risk property value in six towns, $4 billion in Paramus, and $72 billion countywide; states county rated at high risk nationally.
•Report recommends multi-jurisdictional coordination among six adjoining towns, the county, and NJDEP.
•Saddle River County Park reported to have severe flood damage, degraded ecosystem, and public-safety concerns.

Directions

•Public encouraged to contact the office of Gov. Phil Murphy with questions about state flag orders.
•Refkin asked the county to sponsor a task force and to actively engage on a $10 million NJDEP grant application due Oct. 14.

Sep

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting September 3, 2025

Discussion Points

•Public commenters argued the county ordinance bans all motorized bikes including class 1 and class 2 e-bikes.
•Speakers proposed alternatives: designated lanes/markings, targeted enforcement, county liaisons, and traffic calming on narrow path segments.
•Speakers said the ban disproportionately affects older and mobility-limited residents and may push e-bike users onto roadways.

Aug

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting August 20, 2025

Discussion Points

•Advocate criticized the 20‑projects‑per‑year approach as too slow and asked for a dedicated, accountable county initiative.
•Advocate described dangerous driver behavior at a known Oakland intersection and pushed for immediate engineering fixes listed in LSAP (e.g., leading pedestrian intervals, delineators).
•County speaker said they were not previously aware of contamination, that remediation would be county responsibility if contamination exists, and that moving the playground could jeopardize Green Acres and open‑space funding.
•Public commenter described persistent litter, odors, and floating debris in the Hackensack River and requested county engagement or volunteer programs.
•Public commenter raised gasoline contamination concern at planned playground site and urged reconsideration of location.
•Public commenter requested flood‑mitigation reassessment of the Saddle River, including possible Army Corps involvement and updated studies (last known major study referenced: 1997).
•Speakers referenced existing advocacy and volunteer cleanup led by Hackensack Riverkeeper and state Clean Communities grant support.
•Visitor critique that the Legal Resource Center is largely a paper library and may not meet the needs of self‑represented litigants without electronic databases.
•Visitor proposed modest investment in workstations and subscriptions versus hiring full‑time legal staff; planned visit to Morristown’s setup for comparison.

Directions

•County officials said they would investigate contamination claims if provided evidence.
•County planning/engineering acknowledged LSAP work is in progress; no new directive recorded.
•Visitor (Farish) will visit Morristown facility and report back at a future meeting.

Aug

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting August 6, 2025

Discussion Points

•LSAP final version from NJTPA is with county engineering and planning; commenters asked commissioners to avoid delay.
•Proposal to surcharge part‑time hourly payroll for large employers to discourage breaking full‑time jobs into part‑time to avoid benefits and to raise revenue for uncompensated care.
•Two recent pedestrian crashes (including one fatality) were discussed during public comment.

Directions

•Public hearing on related ordinances and resolutions was closed to the public during the meeting, but no new implementation direction for the LSAP was recorded.

Jul

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting July 16, 2025

Discussion Points

•Concern that some large employers convert full‑time roles into multiple part‑time positions to avoid benefit obligations
•Project aims to mitigate flooding, restore ecosystems and balance recreation/conservation in Saddle River County Park
•Project team has interviewed municipal and state/federal stakeholders
•Recent extreme weather and flooding underscore need to adapt infrastructure
•Refkin requested county operating and capital budget information and asked county to consider buying a small parcel to buffer runoff
•Speakers advocated adopting a zero‑death/serious‑injury target and design changes to slow traffic
•Speakers emphasized elected officials should set policy goals while engineers execute them
•Suggested policy: a payroll surcharge on part‑time employment at large companies to offset increased public‑benefit costs

Directions

•County parks staff (Lucene) to meet with project team (meeting scheduled Friday)

Jul

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting July 2, 2025

Discussion Points

•Assignment judge and Bergen County Bar Association to assist with outreach and publicity.
•Centro opened with an ombudsman attorney to assist public users, offering legal help for those who cannot afford counsel.
•Commenter offered private assistance and cited experience establishing similar bureaus.
•Commissioners warned a pending federal budget bill could cut Medicaid and SNAP and shift costs to counties.
•Community lacks a dedicated Englewood Community Center and needs a building to secure some federal grants.
•County ownership of a building was raised as a possible solution.
•Public commenters argued for short, protected bike-lane projects within towns rather than large countywide programs.
•Public commenter urged creation of a Bergen County Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote meetings and tourism.
•Speakers cited congestion pricing and targeted street-design changes as examples that reduced traffic and encouraged multimodal travel.
•They noted likely pressure on county budgets and on health-care providers such as Valley Hospital.

Directions

•Commissioners indicated intent to advocate to preserve programs and requested staff budget analysis for next year.
•County staff to issue a press release and coordinate with the Bergen County Bar Association to raise awareness.
•Speakers advised the commenter to contact the Mayor of Englewood for municipal coordination.

Jun

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting June 18, 2025

Discussion Points

•Adopt a county complete-streets policy to reprioritize roadway design away from vehicle throughput.
•Delegate some county-road projects to municipalities to accelerate local improvements.
•Deploy temporary quick-build materials (flex posts, plastic bollards, cones) to test and provide immediate protection.
•Ordinance 25-36 amends bond ordinance 24-14 to appropriate additional State grant funds ($82,279).
•Public hearing produced no public comment.

Decisions

•Ordinance 25-36 adopted on roll call with six yes votes.

Jun

Bergen County Board of Commissioners Public Meeting June 4, 2025

Discussion Points

•Commenters requested a Vision Zero adoption, a green street policy, and clarity on which body will implement LSAP recommendations and how those recommendations will coordinate with grants.
•LSAP identifies high‑risk corridors and intersections; commenters asserted recommendations rely too heavily on paint, signs and lights.
•Specific infrastructure requests included additional RRFBs at the Saddle River County Park entrance, use of VMS for driver education messages and stepped enforcement for pedestrian crosswalk infractions.

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