Howell Zoning Board Reviews Development Proposal Amid Concerns Over Environmental Impact and Infrastructure

Overview: The Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment held a comprehensive meeting to discuss the Fort Plains Partners LLC application for a significant commercial development on a 34-acre parcel adjacent to Route 9. The focal point of the meeting was the proposed demolition of a non-compliant bungalow community and the construction of a one-story flex warehouse and a four-story self-storage building, which raised numerous environmental, infrastructure, and community concerns.

Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee Recommends South Street Rezoning Proposal to Planning Board

Overview: The Hopkinton Zoning Advisory Committee met on August 26th, primarily to discuss several zoning changes, including the proposal to rezone a parcel on South Street from residential to rural business. Despite concerns from residents about traffic, environmental impact, and historical zoning precedents, the committee voted to recommend the proposal to the planning board.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Delays Decision on Home Addition Pending Conservation Review

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals convened on August 22nd to discuss various petitions, including a special permit request for a home addition and a bulkhead construction project, leading to discussions about environmental compliance and zoning setbacks.

Berkeley Heights Zoning Board Reviews Pearl Street Rehabilitation Plan

Overview: The Berkeley Heights Zoning Board meeting on August 22, 2024, saw a detailed examination of a contentious rehabilitation project for a property on Pearl Street, which dominated the discussion. The meeting also covered other significant zoning applications, including a property on Liberty Avenue, but the Pearl Street project garnered the most attention due to its complexities and neighborhood impact.

Cape May Zoning Board Denies Variance for Grant Street Property Amid Heated Debate

Overview: The Cape May Zoning Board convened recently to review several applications, with the most contentious involving a variance request for a property on Grant Street. The meeting featured discussions on multiple proposals, focusing heavily on issues of compliance with zoning regulations and the potential impacts on the neighborhood.