Franklin Township Planning Board to Hear Subdivision, Warehouse Applications

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The Franklin Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4 to consider two major land use applications - a proposed 16-lot single-family subdivision and a new 15,425-square-foot warehouse. The board will also vote on updates to the township's affordable housing obligations and its master plan reexamination report.

Why it matters

These development proposals will shape the future growth and character of Franklin Township, a suburban community in central New Jersey. The affordable housing and master plan updates are also significant as they reflect the township's efforts to comply with state mandates and plan for its long-term future.

The details

The 16-lot Cedar Grove Lane subdivision would create 14 buildable single-family home lots on a 16.54-acre parcel, with homes designed to be at least 4,000 square feet. The developer is seeking a variance for minimum lot frontage. The Elizabeth Avenue warehouse project would replace an abandoned home with a 14,925-square-foot warehouse and 500-square-foot office space, requiring several zoning variances. The board will also vote on an updated affordable housing plan and a periodic review of the township's master plan.

• The planning board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
• The application deadline for both the subdivision and warehouse projects is March 31, 2026.

What’s next

The planning board will vote on the affordable housing and master plan updates at the March 4 meeting. If approved, the township council will then consider adopting the changes.