Easement Issues Delay Sayreville Resident’s Construction Plans

Overview: A recent Sayreville Borough Zoning Board meeting highlighted multiple cases where homeowners faced challenges with property developments due to easement issues involving Jersey Central Power and Light (JCP&L). Homeowners presented proposals for construction projects that were impeded by the need for approvals from JCP&L, drawing attention to the complexities of building near power lines. The board addressed these cases with careful consideration of the legal and safety implications, as well as the homeowners’ concerns.

Princeton Zoning Board Debates For-Profit Camp at PDS

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Princeton Zoning Board, discussions centered around an application for a D1 use variance for a for-profit children’s summer camp at the Princeton Day School (PDS). The camp, operated by Stephen Kates, a division of the national camp corporation Bright Horizons, faced scrutiny over its variance request to facilitate a seasonal camp on the school’s campus, which is not permitted under current zoning regulations.

Lunenburg Zoning Board Approves Dimensional Variation for Home Addition

Overview: The Lunenburg Zoning Board of Appeals recently granted a special permit for a dimensional variation to homeowner Timothy J. Lin, allowing for the construction of a farmer porch as part of a larger addition to his property on Rolling Acres Road. The approval facilitates the addition without it appearing ‘towering’ or ‘odd’ within the neighborhood, thereby addressing concerns over maintaining the area’s character.

Hopkinton Zoning Committee Weighs Rezoning and Development Impacts

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee grappled with a significant rezoning proposal for a property on South Street, the implications of the MBTA communities issue, and potential bylaw modifications. The rezoning of the South Street property to rural business for an 80 by 100 foot office building, as presented by architect Scott Richardson, was the focal point due to its potential to generate approximately $75,000 in tax revenue while raising concerns over future control and impact on the residential area and Watershed.

Revere Zoning Board Approves Variance for Home Addition Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: In a recent Revere Zoning Board of Appeals meeting, a variance was granted to a homeowner seeking to add an extension to their single-family home at 25 WNV. The approval came with conditions, notably the submission of an updated plan reflecting a single parking space, addressing the board’s parking concerns. The homeowner must also secure site plan review approval and adhere to additional stipulations, including recording the variance with the Suffolk County Registry of Deeds.