Zoning Board Meeting of May 12 2026

The Edison Township Zoning Board of Adjustment held a regular meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on land use and zoning variance applications. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the review and approval of a proposed electrical substation by Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSEG) at 19-21 Meridian Road and 1750 Oak Tree Road. The board discussed various bulk and use variances related to the substation's construction, including setbacks, lot coverage, and security measures. PSEG representatives presented detailed plans, environmental assessments, landscaping, and stormwater management strategies, emphasizing the substation's inherently beneficial public utility use and compliance with regulations. The board also considered residential variance applications for second-story additions and new single-family dwellings, with testimony from architects, engineers, and planners addressing compliance with zoning requirements and stormwater management. Motions to approve the applications were made and passed with some dissenting votes. The meeting included discussions on conditions of approval and commitments to comply with board engineer recommendations.