Leonia, NJ
Home MenuResponsible development which maintains the unique character of Leonia is a must. With 93% of the current tax burden on our homeowners, it also represents a chance to offload some of that burden in a prudent way on new commercial and retail establishments. Our chance to get this right will come with the redevelopment of the Fort Lee Road and Willow Tree Road corridors. The Planning Board has already done its work in evaluating and identifying zones for improvement; this committee is mandated with taking that work and moving forward with a plan to redevelop identified areas while respecting the integrity of Leonia.
Committee Members
| Dr. Frank Livelli | Co-Chair | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
| Patrick Botten | Co-Chair | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
| Peter Pulice | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 | |
| Bahram Sayari | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
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| Jeff Sammis | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
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| Gilbert Friedman | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
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| Kathi Verbeek | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 | |
| Michael Good | Kulite Rep | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
| Christoph Hesterbrink | Council Liaison | Term Exp. 12/31/2025 |
| Marisa Mesropian | Borough Administrator | |
| Jonathan Mandel | Borough Clerk |
April 24, 2025 Town Hall Meeting
May 9, 2024 Town Hall Meeting
October 30, 2024 Town Hall Meeting
Documents
Adopted Redevelopment Plan
ORD. 2025-22 (As Introduced September 15, 2025)
ORD 2025-22 (As Adopted October 20, 2025)
April 24, 2025 Presentation
May 9, 2024 Presentation
October 30, 2024 Presentation
November 18, 2024 Presentation - Phase I Proposed Zoning
2023 Redevelopment Plan
Leonia Comprehensive Master Plan
2020 Master Plan Re-Examination Report
2019 Alternative Bicycle Routes Plan
2015 Area in Need of Redevelopment Study
2013 Sustainability Plan
2002 Master Plan