Red Bank Plans to Strengthen Historic Preservation Efforts

Overview: The Red Bank Planning Board recently convened a meeting to discuss significant proposed changes to the town’s historic preservation regulations. The meeting aimed to align the language in the master plan with the preservation goals of the community, reviewing a comprehensive 32-page ordinance that would affect how historic sites are managed and preserved. A consultant who contributed to the master plan clarified the intent to maintain the 2009 historic preservation element as part of the land use section. The board also debated the implications of the ordinance on property owners, including concerns about potential safety hazards and repair costs.

Old Tappan Planning Board Faces Drainage Dilemma

Overview: At the recent Old Tappan Planning Board meeting, a portion of the discussion centered on the impact of an accessory building on local drainage issues. This topic dominated the session due to concerns over whether the installation of a 42-inch pipe would effectively mitigate the problem. Additionally, the board tackled an incomplete application process, highlighting the need for thorough documentation to avoid issues with potential appeals.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Approves Pizzeria Site Plan Amid Variances and ADA Compliance Discussions

Overview: In a recent session, Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board, during its January 10, 2024 meeting, granted approval to the site plan application by Lake Hawaa Realty LLC for the construction of a deck with facade improvements to establish a pizzeria at the former site of a vacant dry cleaner on North Beverwick Road.

Planning Board Approves Site Plan for Coptic Orthodox Church Amid Traffic and Parking Concerns

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Planning Board has approved the major preliminary and final site plan for St. Mary and Archangel Raphael Coptic Orthodox Church, following a discussion on traffic and parking implications. The unanimous decision was made under several conditions, including a limitation on the number of worshippers, the conducting of a traffic count after three months, and obtaining a letter of no interest from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection. The approval is temporary, with a proposed extension to 24 months, as the church awaits completion of their new location.

Howell Planning Board Grapples with Development Proposals, Sidewalk Requirements, and Buffer Compliance

Overview: In the recent Howell Planning Board meeting, notable discussions centered on the development proposal by Wadsworth Development LLC, the conditional use approval for a trade contractor’s business, and a minor subdivision application on Oakland Road. The board also wrestled with buffer compliance issues and sidewalk requirements, with Mayor Theresa Berger and board member Brian Tannenhaus contributing notable input.