Old Bridge Township Planning Board Reviews Glenwood Country Club Sound Wall Proposal

In the recent Old Bridge Township Planning Board meeting, the major focus was on the amended major preliminary and final site plan for Segi LLC’s Glenwood Country Club. The board engaged in an extensive discussion regarding the proposed changes to the sound wall, which is intended to address noise concerns for the surrounding community, particularly the Glenwood Apartments. The amendments included the construction of a berm and the use of plantings for aesthetic enhancement and additional sound mitigation.

The applicant’s representative presented six exhibits. The aim of the new design is not only to reduce noise but also to create a visually appealing barrier. The board and the representative deliberated on various aspects of the construction, such as the height and orientation of the berm, the species of plantings for the berm, and the effectiveness of these measures in noise reduction. The possibility of using vinyl fencing instead of wood was discussed, with the board ultimately deciding to maintain design consistency.

A point of discussion revolved around the effectiveness of the sound barrier over time, considering the maintenance of the trees and the landscape. The board deliberated on the type and location of plantings.

Additionally, the board considered the location of the berm in relation to the nearby Glenwood Apartments and the potential benefits of additional landscaping. There was a specific focus on the impact of the proposed berm on sound mitigation, including its height and the potential for noise reduction.

The board members discussed the merits of a 14-foot sound wall compared to a landscape berm, taking into account both noise reduction and visual appeal. They agreed to collaborate with the developer on the final details of the plan.

The public comment period was opened during the meeting, but no members of the public took the opportunity to speak. Following the discussion, the board went into executive session to deliberate on pending litigation related to the project.

Furthermore, the meeting addressed the adjournment of an application by Le Development Group LLC, which received unanimous approval from the board. This application was not the primary focus of the meeting but was one of the procedural actions taken by the board.

Two resolutions related to site plans for Oldbridge Entertainment LLC and St. Mary and Archangel Raphael Coptic Orthodox Church were also approved during the meeting. These approvals were part of the board’s routine procedures and were not the centerpiece of the discussions.

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Mayor:
Eleanor Walker
Planning Board Officials:
Barbara Cannon, Edward Lauer, Kasey Lenning, Owen Henry, Gary Hagopian (Mayor Designee), Erik DePalma, Daniel Joseph Renna, Joseph Pedi, Tina Masella, Keith McIsaac, James Brennan (Alternate #1), Edward Ferrara (Alternate #2), Daniel Holihan (Vice Secretary), Joseph Sordillo (Attorney)

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