Haddon Heights Plans for Community Enhancement and Accessibility

In a recent meeting, the Haddon Heights Planning Board tackled a variety of community-focused plans and proposals, including discussions on the development of a new sign for the Veterans of Foreign Wars post and a resident’s request for variances to renovate their home for improved accessibility and heating issues. The board also addressed the complexities of public notices, appeals processes, and the scheduling conflicts of future meetings.

The meeting opened with a discussion on the intricacies of public notices for board meetings, highlighting the difficulties of publishing in local newspapers and the possibility of moving notices online. As the board navigated the procedural challenges, they also deliberated on two resolutions from previous cases. The first case involved the approval of variances for the replacement of a shed, while the second focused on the installation of a new sign for the Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The board examined the details of the sign’s design, placement, and the necessity of illumination, taking into account the surrounding area’s aesthetics and the sign’s visibility.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a resident’s request for variances to add a back porch and extend the front porch of their house, citing accessibility and cooling as primary motivations for the renovation. The resident provided a rendering of the proposed improvements, which included widening the front porch and adding a new back porch while replacing existing concrete with permeable pavers to mitigate impervious coverage. The board’s discussion with the resident and a professional engineer delved into the specifics of variances relating to impervious cover and setbacks. A particular point of interest was the need for a grading plan, given the potential disturbance to the lot.

The board voiced their preference for directing roof drains away from adjacent structures and the use of porous pavers to further reduce runoff. The quality of the resident’s existing concrete work was acknowledged positively. The proposed porches, set to be constructed on footings, were discussed in the context of their impact on impervious coverage and the variances required for the expansion. The board ultimately moved to approve the application, supporting the resident’s plans for enhanced accessibility and reduced environmental impact.

Another agenda item of note was the preliminary and final major site plan review for a 12-unit development on Station Avenue and the White Horse Pike. The board addressed the completeness of the application, suggested several submission waivers, and discussed the need to reschedule the next planning board meeting due to a clash with the high school graduation date. This sparked a debate on the necessity of a special meeting and the implications for re-noticing certain applications.

A future case regarding a sign placement in a public right-of-way was introduced, with the board acknowledging its uniqueness and the assistance received in obtaining necessary consents. Additionally, a brief mention was made of a recent wind storm and its potential impact on the community, though this did not dominate the discussion.

As the meeting concluded, the board members briefly engaged in light-hearted banter regarding spam emails, a moment of levity amid the evening’s heavier deliberations.

Note: This meeting summary was generated by AI, which can occasionally misspell names, misattribute actions, and state inaccuracies. This summary is intended to be a starting point and you should review the meeting record linked above before acting on anything you read. If we got something wrong, let us know. We’re working every day to improve our process in pursuit of universal local government transparency.
Mayor:
Zachary Houck
Planning Board Officials:
Chris Philipps, Kate Harron, Jennifer Bonaccorsi, Dean Doukakis, Jeff Hanson, Mike Madden, Brian Shannon, John Schmidt

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