Raritan Zoning Board Grapples with Tree Removal and Site Plan Modifications Amid Construction Disturbances

Overview: In the latest Raritan Zoning Board meeting, a focus was placed on the modifications to a site plan involving substantial tree removal, with discussions delving into the implications of exceeding previously approved limits. The board considered various applications, including those requesting extensions and amendments, but it was the environmental and procedural challenges arising from a particular construction project that dominated the session.

Ocean Zoning Board Faces Intense Debate Over Church Traffic and Variance Requests

Overview: The Ocean Zoning Board meeting was dominated by a detailed deliberation over the proposed site plan for a new church on Asbury Avenue, including the complex traffic patterns it would generate and the related requests for variances. Additionally, the board examined several contentious variance applications, including one concerning a property expansion. The meeting saw extensive public participation, reflecting community concerns about development impacts and zoning compliance.

Falmouth Zoning Board Faces Complex Challenges in Proposed Development on Brick Hill Road

Overview: The recent Falmouth Zoning Board meeting focused on the proposed development project at Brick Hill Road, with discussions centered around environmental impacts, zoning compliance, and resident concerns. The board scrutinized the project’s potential effects on nitrogen loading in the sensitive coastal pond overlay district and the adequacy of proposed drainage and landscaping plans. Significant debate arose over the necessity of waivers and the project’s economic viability, with the board seeking more detailed financial documentation before making decisions.

Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Grants Several Variances Amid Concerns Over Water Drainage

Overview: During the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board meeting held on December 19, 2024, the board addressed multiple variance applications, focusing on property improvements and compliance with zoning regulations. One of the most notable discussions involved the variance requested for a property on Mwan Road, where issues concerning water drainage and neighbor relations were at the forefront.

Belmar Zoning Board Grapples with Use Variance for Family Residence Amid Concerns of Future Rentals

Overview: In a detailed and complex meeting, the Belmar Zoning Board addressed various applications, with discussions focusing on a use variance request by Charles and Lorie Croco for converting a garage into a living space for a family member with Asperger’s syndrome.