The Comstock Township Planning Commission meeting on November 14, 2024, considered the approval of a site plan for a new Sherwin Williams paint store, contingent on meeting various conditions such as buffer strip and photometric plan submissions. The Commission also reviewed a rezoning request to allow an automotive repair facility near the Meyer complex. Additionally, a rezoning request to revert a parcel to agricultural use is granted. The meeting included a discussion on potential changes to the R1-C district standards to address housing density and affordability, led by developer Mr. Watts. The Commission considered reducing minimum lot sizes and dwelling sizes within the R1-C district as part of broader efforts to increase affordable housing options. Citizen comments highlighted concerns about housing density and potential environmental impacts of a proposed battery storage facility near a local school.
