Egg Harbor Land Use Board Tackles Church Parking Lot Paving Waiver

Overview: In a recent session, the Egg Harbor Land Use Board deliberated extensively on a waiver application by a local church, known as Spread the Gospel, to forgo paving their parking lot, a topic that dominated the discussion due to its broad implications on local residents and city ordinances. The application, 2024-2, requested relief from site plan requirements, specifically the paving of the parking lot, due to technical issues with stormwater management. The church’s engineer testified that the site had remained unchanged in the past five years, sparking a debate on the necessity of the waiver, and whether the unpaved state of the parking lot posed concerns regarding noise, parking overflow, and prior conditions related to alcohol service and event management.

River Edge Board Denies Medical Facility’s Parking Variance Application

Overview: In a recent River Edge Land Use Board meeting, A discussion unfolded over the application by Hackensack Meridian Health to create a medical office space on Johnson Avenue, focusing largely on the adequacy of the proposed parking plan. Concerns from board members and the public about the potential overflow of patients’ vehicles into neighboring lots, the feasibility of offsite parking arrangements, and the long-term sustainability of parking availability dominated the discourse. Despite an extensive review that included testimonies, expert analysis, and the submission of multiple exhibits, the board ultimately denied the application due to unresolved issues surrounding the parking variance.

Bedminster Approves Grant for Historic Art Center Renovation

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Bedminster Land Use Board addressed several matters, including the approval of a historic preservation grant for the Center for Contemporary Art, an application for residential deck construction, the resignation of a board member, and a query about a bakery’s cooking classes.

Hainesport Board Approves Affordable Housing Project

Overview: The Hainesport Land Use Board recently approved a affordable housing project proposed by Hainesport Family Apartments LLC, which aims to provide 72 units for low to moderate-income families. The board’s approval followed a detailed review process.

River Edge Land Use Board Navigates Cannabis and Pool Regulations

Overview: In a recent session, River Edge Land Use Board has put forth a recommendation that the proposed cannabis retail establishment ordinance is consistent with the master plan. This recommendation follows a review and discussion of the ordinance, which focuses on the establishment of a cannabis overlay zone, licensing, and taxation of cannabis retail sales near the Liberty Travel location. Additionally, the board tackled various applications concerning property improvements, with a particular focus on the approval of a pool installation that raised questions about lot coverage and drainage implications in the borough.