Planning Board Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)

The Board started the meeting at 7:33 p.m. in the Susie B. Boyce Meeting Room. Mayor Shaun Fine was excused. Mr. Puglisi, Mr. DiBianca, Mr. DiGrande, and Mr. Argiro were also excused. Deputy Mayor Kian, Mr. Lindner, Mr. Lippitt, Mr. Scuderi, Mr. Esposito, and Mr. Ganta were present. The person leading the meeting stated that proper notice was sent to the Courier News and Echoes Sentinel. This notice was published on February 19, 2026.

The Board approved no prior minutes; none were listed.

Resolutions

PB 25-05 is for Flamingo Builders LLC, located at 69, 71, and 73 Old Stirling Road. This is for Block 86.01, lots 10, 11, and 12, and involves a preliminary major subdivision. Mr. Esposito made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Ganta seconded the motion. The vote was called. Mr. Scuderi, Mr. Esposito, and Mr. Ganta voted in favor. Mr. Lippitt, Mr. Lindner, and Deputy Mayor Kian were not eligible to vote.

PB 25-01A is for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, located at 15 and 45 Mountain View Road. This is for Block 8, lots 2 and 3, and involves an amended preliminary and final major site plan. Deputy Mayor Kian made a motion to approve the resolution. Mr. Scuderi seconded the motion. The resolution was approved 6–0. Deputy Mayor Kian, Mr. Lindner, Mr. Lippitt, Mr. Scuderi, Mr. Esposito, and Mr. Ganta voted in favor.

PB 25-03 is for CRC Communities at Warren Crest, LLC, located at 108 and 110 Mount Bethel Road. This is for Block 86.01, lots 31 and 32, and involves a minor subdivision. It is an extension of time. Mr. Ganta made a motion to approve the resolution. Deputy Mayor Kian seconded the motion. The resolution was approved 6–0.

AH-6 ordinance consistency, 6–0

Professional Planner Katherine Sarmad explained the original ordinance and the requested change. She said the applicant proposed removing storage and office areas from the preliminary approval to add two additional affordable housing apartments, that the ordinance must reflect the same, and that the applicant will need an exemption from current UHAC regulations because the preliminary application was approved under the previous regulations. She said the change is contemplated by the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan.

Mr. Esposito made a motion to approve the resolution. Deputy Mayor Kian seconded the motion. The Board approved the resolution. It found the AH-6 Affordable Housing District Ordinance (30 Mountain Boulevard) consistent with the Master Plan. The vote was 6–0.

Public hearing

Joe Farro, who lives on Sage Drive, spoke about storm damage in the area. He asked the Department of Public Works to clean roadsides. He also asked them to ensure inlets are not blocked by debris before the next storm. Mr. Kastrud said he would contact the Superintendent of Public Works.

Private discussion and training

At 7:54 p.m. the Board went into executive session on a motion by Mr. Lippitt, seconded by Deputy Mayor Kian, all in favor, to discuss the matters listed on the agenda as Martins v. Warren Planning Board, Docket # SOM-L-111-25, and Vetter v. Warren Planning Board and BCUW, Docket # SOM-L-77-22. The minutes describe the discussion as personnel and meeting dates. The Board closed executive session at 8:10 p.m. and re-opened the public portion.

Board Attorney Steve Warner then led a training workshop for Board members on topics for their review.

The next meeting was scheduled for April 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. The meeting ended at 9:19 p.m.

Records

• Agenda
• Minutes