On the agenda: East Orange meeting — data center (Aug 5)

1. Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda 8-5-2026
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EAST ORANGE PLANNING BOARD
44 CITY HALL PLAZA, EAST ORANGE, NJ 07018
TED R. GREEN, MAYOR
Mutinda Kivuitu, Chairperson

Alycia Cohen,
Planning Director

Thomas Gonano, Vice-Chairperson

Janis Nelson
Land Use Administrator
FAX: ( 862) 930-7804

PHONE: (973) 266-5140

REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
August 5, 2026 @ 7PM
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The Chairman Reserves The Right To Revise The Order Of The Agenda As Needed
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CALL TO ORDER
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Reading of the Sunshine Law
Roll Call
Determination of a Quorum

II. MEMORIALIZATION OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF July 1, 2026
Commissioners eligible to vote: Awe, Gonano, Mateen, Hudson, Kivuitu, Green.
III. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTIONS
1. PBA-06-25-0021 – Approved July 1, 2026
APPLICANT: Argurto Legacy, LLC/Jose Agurto
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 121 Hollywood Ave. (Block 20, Lot 13)
PRESENTER: Robert Taylor, Esq.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant seeks minor
site plan approval and bulk variance to construct a three-family dwelling. This site is
located in the North Arlington Redevelopment area where the use permitted.
Commissioners eligible to vote : Awe, Gonano, Mateen, Hudson, Kivuitu, Green.
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IV. CALENDAR OF OLD BUSINESS
1. PBA-03-26-0004 – Carried from July 1, 2026 Hearing
APPLICANT: 81 N. 15th Street, LLC/Deandre Hurley
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 81 N. 15th Street (Blk/Lot 53/14)
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PRESENTER: Kyana Woolridge, Esq.
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant requests minor subdivision
and bulk variance approval to construct two (2), two-family residential dwelling each new lot.
This site is located in the Greenwood Redevelopment Area where the use is permitted.
2. PBA-07-26-0015 – Carried from July 1, 2026 Hearing
APPLICANT: Halsted Street Development, LLC/Said Boykin
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 142-144 Halsted Street (Blk/Lot 524/20.01, 20.02)
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PRESENTER: Robert Taylor, Esq.
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant requests bulk variance
approval to construct two (2), two-family residential dwelling. This site is located in the (ESH)
Evergreen Square/Halsted Redevelopment Area where the use is permitted.
Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
V. CALENDAR OF NEW BUSINESS
1. PBA-07-26-0018
APPLICANT: City of East Orange
PROPERTY ADDRESS: City Wide
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PRESENTER: Alexander McClean, AICP, PP
DESCRIPTION: proposed amendments to Chapter 51 of the municipal code regarding a
prohibition on data centers as a permitted or conditional use in all zoning districts, in
accordance with the § 40:55D-26.a. of New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use Law, which requires
planning boards to report to governing bodies on proposed revisions to development
regulations.
Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
2. PBA-07-26-0019
APPLICANT: City of East Orange
PROPERTY ADDRESS: City Wide
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PRESENTER: Alexander McClean, AICP, PP
DESCRIPTION: Proposed amendments to Chapter 51 of the municipal code regarding
a restriction on certain commercial uses along major commercial corridors and all commercial
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zoning districts, in accordance with the § 40:55D-26.a. of New Jersey’s Municipal Land Use
Law, which requires planning boards to report to governing bodies on proposed revisions to
development regulations.
Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
3. PBA-03-26-0005 – Requesting an Adjournment to September 2nd Hearing
APPLICANT: Miko & Mingo Investment LLC/Oswaldo Mingo Morocho
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 45 William Street (Blk/Lot 54/17)
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PRESENTER: Vellozzi & Associates, LLC.
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant requests minor site plan and
bulk variance approval to construct a three-family residential dwelling. This site is located in
the Greenwood Redevelopment Area where the use is permitted.
Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
4. PBA-02-25-0010 – Requesting an Adjournment to September 2nd Hearing
APPLICANT: Kenneth Lewis
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 46 Madonna Place (Blk/Lot 430.01/5)
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PRESENTER: Mima Surveying & Geomatics, LLC
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant requests minor subdivision
and bulk variance approval to construct a residential dwelling. This site is located in the R-1
zone where the use is permitted.
Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
5. PBA-09-25-0032
APPLICANT: Legacy Urban Development, LLC/Alberto Goncalves & Antwan Jones
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 41-49 Fourth Ave. (Blk/Lot 72/25)
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PRESENTER: Jong Nee, Esq.
DESCRIPTION: In accordance with Chapter 51, the applicant requests major preliminary &
final site plan and bulk variance approval to construct mixed use building with nine (9)
residential and 1 commercial unit. This site is located in the Greenwood Redevelopment Area
where the use is permitted.

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Presentation
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The Applicant and his/her witnesses
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Other Testimony Regarding the Application (Public Comment
for/against proposal)
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Testimony of Objectors; Cross-Examination of expert witnesses
VI. REPORTS OF OFFICERS
NONE
VII. OTHER BUSINESS
NONE
VIII. COMMUNICATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
The next Planning Board regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2,
2026 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom.
IX. ADJOURNMENT

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