Jacksonville Beach Board Approves Shade Canopy Despite Visibility and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment approved a variance request for a shade canopy at the Mission House facility on Shedar Avenue, despite public concerns about visibility and pedestrian safety. The Board also addressed variances for property modifications, including new construction and expansions.

Cranbury Zoning Board Approves Variances for Hulick Property Amid Fence Debate

Overview: The Cranbury Zoning Board meeting on November 6, 2024, centered around an application from Justin Hulick, who sought various variances for his property on Heightstown Cranbury Station Road. The board approved the application, which included variances for a fence, a deck, and an above-ground pool. The discussion also highlighted a resident’s proposal for a solid eight-foot fence, which stirred debate about zoning laws and community aesthetics.

Jackson Zoning Board Approves Changes to Housing Project, Debates Affordable Unit Segregation

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jackson Zoning Board approved changes to a housing development project proposed by JPO Jackson LP, which includes a reduction in the number of market-rate units and a controversial decision to segregate affordable housing units from market-rate ones. The meeting also addressed parking concerns, modifications to the project’s amenities, and compliance with legal requirements for affordable housing.

Westport Zoning Board Scrutinizes Pine Ridge Estates Amidst Aquifer Concerns and Public Outcry

Overview: The Westport Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on November 7, 2024, was dominated by discussions regarding the proposed Pine Ridge Estates development and its potential impact on local infrastructure and environmental safety. The board engaged in lengthy deliberations concerning modifications to site plans and the necessity of a new special permit for the development, focusing particularly on aquifer protection and the adequacy of the existing infrastructure on Westport Lakes Drive.

Bernards Zoning Board Grants Extension and Debates Variance Requests at Lengthy Meeting

Overview: In the latest Bernards Zoning Board meeting, members approved a 12-month extension for a homeowner’s delayed project, deliberated variances for a detached garage apartment, and discussed a fence height variance for a corner lot due to safety concerns.