Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Tower Upgrade and Pool Replacement
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
01/25/2024
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Recording Published:
01/26/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Piscataway
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Piscataway Township Zoning Board meeting, developments included the approval of enhancements to a Verizon Wireless tower and the replacement of a residential pool facing unique zoning challenges. Verizon Wireless received the go-ahead for technological upgrades to a 180-foot tower, deemed a minor change and therefore not requiring a substantial review process. In another notable case, a homeowner was granted a variance for pool replacement due to the unusual circumstances of the property having two frontages, which was recognized as a hardship by the board.
The board considered the application of Verizon Wireless, represented by attorney Edward Purcell, for modifications to the existing telecommunications tower located on Bakeland Avenue. The proposed changes involved removing three remote radio heads, adding six new ones, along with three antennas, and other ancillary equipment. Purcell clarified that the tower’s height would not increase, no new variances would be created, and the ground equipment area would not expand. The board concurred with the assessment that these changes were minor and directed the zoning officer to issue administrative approvals as per the federal Telecommunications Act guidelines.
Furthermore, the board addressed a residential zoning case involving homeowner Rolando Soless, who sought to replace an existing pool. The case presented unique zoning challenges as the property abuts an unimproved paper street, resulting in two property frontages and consequent variances primarily due to pre-existing conditions. The board acknowledged the hardship and approved the application, contingent upon the removal of a shed and a previously removed fireplace from the property. The homeowner anticipated completing the shed removal by April.
Brian C. Wahler
Zoning Board Officials:
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Meeting Date:
01/25/2024
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Recording Published:
01/26/2024
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Duration:
10 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Middlesex County
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Towns:
Piscataway
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