OPRA Request – Planning/Zoning Records for Block 12 Lot 448 (1000–1108 Jefferson Ave)
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., I respectfully request access to and copies of all records in the custody of the City of Elizabeth Planning Department, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Adjustment pertaining to the property located at 1000–1108 Jefferson Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201, identified on the tax map as Block 12, Lot 448, including but not limited to the following:
1. Site Plan Approvals
All site plan applications, approvals, resolutions, and conditions relating to this property, including any subsequent amendments, modifications, or re-approvals.
2. Planning Board Resolutions and Minutes
All resolutions, decisions, and meeting minutes of the Elizabeth Planning Board relating to this property, including any conditions, restrictions, or requirements imposed as part of site plan approval.
3. Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolutions and Minutes
All applications, resolutions, decisions, and meeting minutes of the Elizabeth Zoning Board of Adjustment relating to this property, including any use variances, bulk variances, special exceptions, or interpretations of permitted use.
4. Variance Files
All variance applications, supporting materials, approvals, denials, and conditions relating to the property, including any d(1) use variances and any conditions attached to approval.
5. Truck Circulation, Loading, and Staging Plans
All documents, plans, drawings, or studies relating to truck access, loading dock operations, staging areas, truck circulation patterns, truck parking, delivery vehicle queuing, or yard use at the property, whether submitted as part of a site plan, variance, or other land use application.
6. Operating Hours Conditions
Any conditions, restrictions, resolutions, or records specifying or limiting the hours of operation, loading, unloading, outdoor equipment operation, truck arrival, or truck staging at this property.
7. Compactor, Baler, and Mechanical Equipment Approvals
Any permits, approvals, conditions, or records relating to the operation of compactors, balers, cardboard processing equipment, or other mechanical equipment at the property.
8. Zoning Determination Letters
Any written determinations, interpretations, or letters from the Elizabeth Zoning Officer or Planning Director regarding the permitted use, accessory use, or operating conditions at the property.
9. Complaints and Enforcement Records — Planning/Zoning
All complaints, notices, enforcement actions, or correspondence received or issued by the Planning Department, Zoning Office, Planning Board, or Zoning Board concerning this property, including records relating to operating hours, truck activity, staging, or use violations.
I request that responsive records be provided in electronic form by email if available.
If any responsive records are withheld in whole or in part, please provide a particularized basis for each withholding as required by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(g).
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City of Elizabeth
Open Records Request
Reference # OPRA-2026-01582
Date Entered: 4/17/2026 9:00:00 AM
Dear Jefferson Avenue Resident ,
Your Open Records Request has been Fulfilled on 04/17/2026.
The request sought access to the following records:
OPRA # 1317
1. Site Plan Approvals
All site plan applications, approvals, resolutions, and conditions
relating to this property, including any
subsequent amendments, modifications, or re-approvals.
2. Planning Board Resolutions and Minutes
All resolutions, decisions, and meeting minutes of the Elizabeth Planning
Board relating to this property,
including any conditions, restrictions, or requirements imposed as part of
site plan approval.
3. Zoning Board of Adjustment Resolutions and Minutes
All applications, resolutions, decisions, and meeting minutes of the
Elizabeth Zoning Board of
Adjustment relating to this property, including any use variances, bulk
variances, special exceptions, or
interpretations of permitted use.
4. Variance Files
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All variance applications, supporting materials, approvals, denials, and
conditions relating to the
property, including any d(1) use variances and any conditions attached to
approval.
5. Truck Circulation, Loading, and Staging Plans
All documents, plans, drawings, or studies relating to truck access,
loading dock operations, staging
areas, truck circulation patterns, truck parking, delivery vehicle
queuing, or yard use at the property,
whether submitted as part of a site plan, variance, or other land use
application.
6. Operating Hours Conditions
Any conditions, restrictions, resolutions, or records specifying or
limiting the hours of operation, loading,
unloading, outdoor equipment operation, truck arrival, or truck staging at
this property.
7. Compactor, Baler, and Mechanical Equipment Approvals
Any permits, approvals, conditions, or records relating to the operation
of compactors, balers, cardboard
processing equipment, or other mechanical equipment at the property.
8. Zoning Determination Letters
Any written determinations, interpretations, or letters from the Elizabeth
Zoning Officer or Planning
Director regarding the permitted use, accessory use, or operating
conditions at the property.
9. Complaints and Enforcement Records - Planning/Zoning
All complaints, notices, enforcement actions, or correspondence received
or issued by the Planning
Department, Zoning Office, Planning Board, or Zoning Board concerning this
property, including records
relating to operating hours, truck activity, staging, or use violations.
I request that responsive records be provided in electronic form by email
if available.
If any responsive records are withheld in whole or in part, please provide
a particularized basis for each
withholding as required by N.J.S.A. 47:1A-5(g).
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Please deliver records electronically via email to the below UNIQUE
address for all replies to this request:
[OPRA #90079 email]
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Fulfilled Reasons:
Pursuant to your OPRA request, please see the records from Planning and
Community Development and Bd. of Adjustments.
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Sincerely,
City of Elizabeth
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