Historic Preservation Board Influences Decision on St. Pete Beach Driveway Variance

Overview: The St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustment meeting tackled several variance requests, with a focus on a contentious driveway variance for a property on Pass Way. The board ultimately approved the variance, allowing the property owner to maintain the existing driveway rather than use the alleyway required by code, after considering input from the Historic Preservation Board and concerns from local business owners.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Evaluates Self-Storage Facility Proposal Amid Concerns Over Traffic and Design

Overview: The Bridgewater Zoning Board meeting on January 15, 2026, featured discussions on a proposed self-storage facility, focusing heavily on the project’s compliance with zoning regulations, potential traffic impacts, and aesthetic integration within the surrounding community. The meeting, attended by various stakeholders, revealed both support and concerns regarding the project.

Monroe Zoning Board Faces Public Opposition Over Landscaping Business Plan

Overview: The Monroe Zoning Board meeting centered on the contentious application by Joseph Graina to operate a landscaping business at a residential property on Oldford Road. The application, which had previously been denied, prompted discussions about zoning laws, community impact, and changes to the application since its last submission. Despite substantial modifications, including a reduction in equipment and operational scale, public opposition remained strong, with residents voicing concerns about maintaining the residential character of their neighborhood.

Edison Zoning Board Denies Variance for Faulty Home Construction, Citing Procedural Concerns

Overview: In a notably contentious meeting, the Edison Zoning Board denied a variance application for a home built in error on Gene Place, sparking significant public concern about procedural integrity and setting a precedent for zoning compliance. The board also addressed another variance request for a proposed addition on Augusta Avenue, ultimately denying this application as well due to notice inadequacies.

Pompton Lakes Zoning Board Approves Pool Project Despite Flood Hazard Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Pompton Lakes Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a proposal for the installation of an inground pool and a paver patio at a property located on Albany Avenue, despite the lot’s numerous zoning deficiencies and its partial location within a New Jersey flood hazard area. The project raised discussion due to its required variances and potential impact on flood management.