Planning Board

Overview 

The statutory functions and powers of the Planning Board are:

  • To develop and update the Master Plan of the Township, which guides the land uses and development of the Township.
  • To develop, maintain, and recommend changes to the Official Zoning Map and the Land Use and Zoning Ordinance.
  • To review and control the creation of land subdivisions, site plans of permitted non-residential uses and conditional use applications within the Township.
  • To review, if authorized, the Township Capital Improvement Program.

Planning Board Official Rules

  1. Hopewell Township Planning Board Rules and Regulations (PDF)
  2. Remote Meeting Protocol for the Hopewell Township Planning Board Adopted 6/10/25

Applications and Staff Contacts

For applications, checklists, application guidance, and staff contacts, please see the Planning Department page.


Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings; minutes are available after Board approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Regular Meetings

  • 2026 Meeting dates:
    • January 22 @ 7:00pm (Reorganization & regular meeting)
    • February 26 @ 7:00pm
    • March 26 @ 7:00pm
    • April 23 @ 7:00pm
    • May 28 @ 7:00pm
    • June 25 @ 7:00pm
    • July 23 @ 7:00pm
    • August 27 @ 7:00pm
    • September 24 @ 7:00pm
    • October 22 @ 7:00pm
    • November 19 @ 7:00pm
    • December 17 @ 7:00pm
  • All meetings will be held via Zoom. The meeting link can be found in the Agenda Center. 

Please contact the Planning Office to verify meeting dates or times.

Planning Board Members

The Hopewell Township Planning Board consists of nine regular and two alternate members. Of the regular members, the Mayor or the Mayor's Designee is the Class I Member and a Township Committee Member is the Class III Member. They both serve a one year term. The Class ll Member, if also an environmental commission member, serves a three year term. There are six volunteer Class IV Members each serving terms of four years and two volunteer Alternates, each serving terms of two years.

Members

  • Karen Murphy, Chair, Class IV - Term expires December 2027
  • Paul Kiss, Vice Chair, Class IV - Term expires December 2029
  • Uma Purandare, Class I, Mayor's Designee - Term expires December 2026
  • Rex Parker, Class Il - Term expires December 2027
  • Kevin Kuchinski, Class III, Township Committee Member - Term expires December 2026
  • Erhan Atay, Class IV - Unexpired to December 2026
  • Vanessa Sandom, Class IV - Term expires December 2026
  • Ron Lagman, Class IV - Term expires December 2028 
  • Andrew Swords - Term expires December 2028
  • Vacant, Alternate 1
  • Vacant Alternate 2

PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTIONS

  1. RES 20-017 Adoption of Remote Meeting Protocols, Procedures & Requirements

Hopewell Valley Senior + Community Center

  1. Courtesy Review - Hopewell Valley Senior + Community Center - 072524 PB

 Economic Plan Element of the Master Plan

  1. Draft Economic Plan Element of the Master Plan - 072524 PB
  2. Draft Economic Plan Element of the Master Plan-12-1-24

Housing Element of the Master Plan

  1. Hopewell Township HEFSP Filed 6-27-25

DOCUMENTS FOR ACTIVE APPLICATIONS

Refer to Meeting Agendas for scheduling of all active applications listed

Block 21 Lot 15-165 Stony Brook Road_Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton-Amendment of Resolution 24-13

  1. B21-L15-PB 26-01-Application
  2. B21-L15-PB 26-01-Plans
  3. B21-L15-PB 26-01-Review Reports

Block 93 L19_20_45.01_46-US HOME (THE VENUE) Preliminary and Final Site Plan 

  1. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Application
  2. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Corporate Disclosure Statement
  3. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Review Reports
  4. B 93 L 19 Review Reports-planner and EC
  5. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS 12.18.24
  6. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-SWM 12.18.24
  7. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Plans-Architecturals
  8. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Plans-Survey
  9. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Community Impact Statement
  10. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Environmental Impact Statement
  11. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Stormwater Mgmnt Rpt File 1
  12. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Stormwater Mgmnt Rpt File 2
  13. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Stormwater Mgmnt Rpt File 3
  14. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Stormwater Mgmnt Rpt File 4
  15. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Stormwater Mgmnt Rpt File 5
  16. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Traffic Impact Study
  17. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP1-Cvr_GenNotes_SiteOrien_TreeRemov_OverallSite
  18. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP2-Demo_Site Prep
  19. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP3-Layout_Dimensioning
  20. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP4-Grading_Utilities
  21. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP5-Roadway_Utility Profiles
  22. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP6-Landscape_Tree Replacement
  23. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP7-Lighting
  24. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP8-SESC
  25. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP9-Construction Details
  26. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP10-Lighting Details
  27. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP11-Pump Station_Control Bldg_Details
  28. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP12-Sales Trailer_Const Trailer
  29. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Plans-Major Subdivision
  30. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SP5-Roadway_Roundabout_Nursery Rd
  31. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-SWM-Existing Drainage Area Map
  32. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Reports-Community Impact Statement
  33. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Architectural 1.10.25
  34. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Correspondence
  35. B93 L19 Venue-PLANS REVISED 2.13.25
  36. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Correspondence
  37. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SP_DRAINAGE
  38. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SP_ADA
  39. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SOIL EROSION CONTROL
  40. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_PUMP STAT
  41. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_LIGHTING
  42. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_LAYOUT_DIMENS
  43. 3 31 25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_LANDSCAPE_TREE REMOVAL
  44. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_GRADING
  45. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_GENERAL_DEMO_PREP
  46. 3 31 25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SPDET
  47. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SP_ROADWAY PRO
  48. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_SP_UTILITY
  49. 3 31 25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-PLANS_TRAILER AND FIRE TRUCK
  50. 3.31.25 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SUBDIVISION PLAT 4.2.25
  51. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 5003-5006
  52. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 4001-5002
  53. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 3001-4000
  54. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 2001-3000
  55. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 1001-2000
  56. SWM Revised 3.31.25 P 1-1000
  57. 2025-06-13 - Technical Specifications - Venue at Hopewell
  58. A-16.1-5 Line of Sight Exhibits-081391
  59. 2025-06-13 - Venue at Hopewell - Grading Plan
  60. 2025-06-16-R-SWM-081391-01-001
  61. MEM_B93 L19,20,45.01,46,60_SWM review 4 - 250624
  62. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-10-SCAS Plans 8.18.25
  63. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-10-Grading 8.18.25
  64. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-10-Drainage and Lanscape Plans 8.18.25
  65. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 1-2000 August 2025
  66. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 2001-4000 August 2025
  67. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 4001-7000 August 2025
  68. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 7001-10000 August 2025
  69. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 10001-14000 August 2025
  70. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 1-6000 October 2025
  71. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 6001-12000 October 2025
  72. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 12001- 16000 October 2025
  73. B93 L19 Venue-SWM 16001-19393 October 2025
  74. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-LAYOUT_DIMENSION
  75. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-SUBDIVISION DEMO
  76. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-UTILITY PLAN
  77. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-OVERALL SITE PLAN
  78. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
  79. Oct 2025 B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-GRADING PLAN
  80. B93 L19_20_45.01_46_po 60-Stormwater Review Reports Only
  81. B93 L19 1ST Venue-Supplemental Engineering Memo_Pipeline
  82. B93 L19 Venue-2ND Supplemental Engineering Memo_Pipeline

Current Projects

Block 78 Lot 17 - American Properties Hopewell II LLC - Site Plan, Preliminary/Final - 2500 Pennington Road (Heritage at Hopewell)

  1. B78-L17-Application
  2. B78-L17-Corporate Disclosure
  3. B78-L17-Correspondence
  4. B78-L17-Boundary and Topographic Survey
  5. B78-L17-Site Plan Set
  6. B78-L17-Elevation_Floor Plans
  7. B78-L17-Fire Truck_Ambulance_Garbage Truck Turning Plan
  8. B78-L17-Tree Survey_Removal Plan
  9. B78-L17-DEP Land Use Approvals - LOI_Wetlands Plan
  10. B78-L17-Architectural Survey_Archaeological Survey Report
  11. B78-L17-Environmental Impact Statement
  12. B78-L17-Fiscal Impact Statement
  13. B78-L17-Traffic Engineering Assessment
  14. B78-L17-Sanitary Sewer Report_Water Report
  15. B78-L17-Stormwater Management Report
  16. B78-L17-Stormwater Management_Operations & Maintenance Manual
  17. B78-L17-Stormwater_Geotechnical Report
  18. B78-L17-Will Serve
  19. B78-L17-Review Reports
  20. B78-L17-Exhibit A-1_Overall Aerial
  21. B78-L17-Exhibit A-2_Site Plan Rendering
  22. B78-L17-Exhibit A-3_Playground Exhibit
  23. B78-L17-Exhibit A-4_Fire Plan
  24. B78-L17-Exhibit A-5_Landscaping at Play Area_Foundation
  25. B78-L17-Exhibit A-6_Lighting Plan
  26. B78-L17-Exhibit A-7_Market Rate Bldg_Front
  27. B78-L17-Exhibit A-7_Market Rate Bldg_Rear
  28. B78-L17-Exhibit A-8_Affordable Building_Front
  29. B78-L17-Exhibit A-8_Affordable Building_Rear
  30. B78-L17-Exhibit A-9_Building Color Mix
  31. B78-L17-Exhibit A-10_Material Board_Combo 1
  32. B78-L17-Exhibit A-10_Material Board_Combo 2
  33. B78-L17-Exhibit A-10_Material Board_Combo 3
  34. B78-L17-Exhibit A-11_Kentucky_Ledgestone

Block 93.06 Lots 81 & 83 - 1 SP Drive Owner Urban Renewal LLC - Site Plan, Preliminary/Final, Amended (Hopewell Parc - Phase N4)

  1. B93.06 L81_83-Application
  2. B93.06 L81_83-Correspondence
  3. B93.06 L81_83-Plans
  4. B93.06 L81_83-Reports
  5. B93.06 L81_83-Resolution
  6. B93.06 L81_83-Review Reports

Block 93, Lots 5.01, 5.02, 6.02 - US Home Corp., D/B/A Lennar - Scotch Road - Preliminary/Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan (Hopewell Parc)

  1. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Application
  2. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Correspondence
  3. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Reports
  4. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Review Reports
  5. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 1 Survey - Subdivision
  6. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 2 Site Layout
  7. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 3 - Grading - Drainage
  8. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 4 Utility - Soil Erosion
  9. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 5 Profiles - Details
  10. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 6 Sales Trailer - Landscape
  11. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 7 Lighting
  12. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 8 Architecturals 1
  13. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 9 Architecturals 2
  14. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Plans - Part 10 Architecturals 3
  15. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02_Pre-Marked Exhibits A-1a thru A-13h PowerPoint_Colored Site Renderings_Viewshed Photos
  16. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02_Pre-Marked Exhibits A-14a thru A-14jj Holliday Architects_Elevations_Floor Plans
  17. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02_Pre-Marked Exhibits A-15a thru A-15o Major Design Architects_Elevations_Floor Plans
  18. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Pre-Marked Exhibits A-14a thru A-14kk Holliday Architects_Elevations_Floor Plans_Rev1
  19. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Pre-Marked Exhibits A-16a thru A-16e Site Amenities
  20. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Pre-Marked Exhibits A-14ii.1_A-17_A18a_A18b_A19a_A19b_A19c - Clubhouse Flr Plan Rev_Test Pit Overlay_Landscape_Lighting
  21. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Pre-Marked Exhibit A-19d_Site Lighting Revised-17 sheets
  22. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Pre-Marked Exhibit A-19e_Fixture_Pole Reduction Summary
  23. B 93-L 5.01_5.02_6.02-Exhibit PB-1 Edits to Revised Site Lighting Plan

Block 85, Lots 3 & 9 and Block 86, Lots 32, 33, 34 & 130 - US Home at Hopewell Urban Renewal, LLC - Wash Cross Penn Road, Reed Road, Diverty Road - Preliminary/Final Major Subdivision and Site Plan (The Collection)

  1. B85-L3_Var-Application
  2. B85-L3_Var-Correspondence
  3. B85-L3_Var-Reports
  4. B85-L3_Var-Review Reports
  5. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 1-Survey_Subdivision
  6. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 2-Site Layout
  7. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 3-Grading
  8. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 4-Utilities
  9. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 5-Road Profiles
  10. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part-6 Storm Sewer Profiles
  11. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 7-Sanitary Sewer Profiles
  12. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 8-Cross Sections
  13. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 9-Landscape
  14. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 10-Lighting
  15. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 11-Soil Erosion_Sediment Control
  16. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 12-Construction Details
  17. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 13-Fire_Garbage Truck Turning Radius
  18. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 14-Sales_Construction Trailers_Model Home Layout
  19. B85-L3_Var-Plans_Part 15-Architectural _Floor
  20. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A1.00 thru A1.24 Holliday Arch Plans
  21. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A2 thru A10_Engineering
  22. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A3.1_A6.1_A8.1_A11_A12_A12.1_A13_A14_A14.1_A-15 Engineering
  23. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-12.2 Community Area Proposed 7 Acre Site B
  24. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-12.3 Community Area Equivalent 7 Acre Site w_Rec Area B
  25. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-16 Shop Rite Access_Vehicular_Pedestrian
  26. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-14.1_Section Views_Diverty Rd_Updated
  27. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-17 thru A-17.13_Lighting
  28. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-7.1_Circulation_Recreation
  29. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-18_ShopRite Lighting
  30. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibits A-3.2_A-4.1_A-5.1_A-6.2_A-7.2_A-8.2_A-9.1_A-10.1_A-12.4_A-13.1_Revised_AH-2 Loc_Rec Bldg_Pool Area-SR Access Rd
  31. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_2021-02-04 ENV Permitting Plans-SET-080661
  32. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_2021-06-10 Collections at Hopewell-NJDEP Permit-1106-03-0004.4LUP210001-080661
  33. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-04B-OVERALL SITE_ORIENTATION PLAN
  34. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-06A-GRADING
  35. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-06B-GRADING
  36. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-06C-GRADING
  37. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-06D-GRADING
  38. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-06E-GRADING
  39. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-07A-UTILITIES
  40. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-07B-UTILITIES
  41. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-07C-UTILITIES
  42. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-07D-UTILITIES
  43. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-07E-UTILITIES
  44. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-15D-DETAILS-SITE
  45. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-15E-DETAILS-SITE
  46. B 85 L 3_VAR_NJDEP_FHA_FWW_PLANS_SHT-16B-DETAILS-UTILITY
  47. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-3.3_Rendering_NoRoad
  48. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-19_FireTruckTurn
  49. B 85 L 3_Var_Pre-Marked Exhibit A-20_Traffic Measures
  50. B 85 L 3_Var_Exhibit A-21_Affordable Housing Compliance 071421SPB
  51. B 85 L 3_Var_Exhibit A-22_Multi-Family Access Cul-De-Sac 071421SPB