Planning Board Meeting September 16, 2026 (virtual)

The City of Paterson, New Jersey Planning Board held a virtual meeting on September 16, 2026, to review and vote on two key development applications involving site plan approvals and variances. The first application concerned the adaptive reuse of the second and third floors of a commercial building at 136 Main Street into four studio apartments, requiring a parking variance due to zero parking spaces proposed against six required. The board discussed issues including parking availability, garbage disposal, and package delivery logistics. After public comments expressing concerns about parking and neighborhood impact, the board approved the application with conditions including provisions for laundry accommodations, prohibition of e-bikes, and security cameras. The second application involved subdividing a vacant lot at 43 Grand Street into two lots for construction of two single-family homes, requiring multiple bulk variances related to lot size, setbacks, and building coverage. The board reviewed detailed site plans and architectural renderings, discussed parking compliance, and imposed conditions such as deed restrictions limiting the properties to single-family dwellings and elimination of rear garage doors and windows. Following public input and clarifications on legal considerations, the board unanimously approved the subdivision and site plan with the stated conditions. Both approvals align with the city’s master plan goals to revitalize downtown and provide sound housing options.