Howell Zoning Board Debates High-Rise Self-Storage Facility Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board meeting primarily focused on a proposal from Fort Plains Partners to develop a self-storage facility and flex warehouse space. Key topics included the design and height of the self-storage building, traffic management, environmental concerns, and the project’s impact on local residents.

Miami Beach Board of Adjustment Approves Variances for Residential Addition

Overview: The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment approved several variances for a residential addition on Lor Drive, allowing for increased lot coverage, reduced setbacks, and structural modifications. This approval came amid a discussion of zoning regulation amendments and procedural clarifications aimed at enhancing clarity and preserving architectural integrity in the community.

Franklin Zoning Board Approves Warehouse Variance Despite Recent Council Ban

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin Zoning Board granted a variance for a 51,000-square-foot warehouse on Cottontail Lane, despite a recent council ordinance prohibiting new warehouse developments in the Business Industrial (BI) zone. The decision came after extensive deliberation on the unique circumstances surrounding the property and its proximity to Route 287.

Traffic Concerns and Water Usage Dominate Raritan Zoning Board Meeting Discussions

Overview: The recent Raritan Zoning Board meeting was marked by discussions on traffic generation, water usage, and the implications of a proposed residential development project. The board deliberated on various aspects of the development, including the need for updated traffic studies, water management plans, and compliance with affordable housing regulations.

Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Reviews Key Variances, Adjourns Development Hearings

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board, members addressed several significant zoning variance applications and adjourned two major development hearings to future dates. The meeting saw the approval of variances for a residential property and two driveway expansions, while the hearings for a proposed apartment building and a warehouse project were postponed.