- NJ
- Hunterdon County
- 10/17/24
- 10/18/2024
- 185 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed meeting on October 17, 2024, the Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several applications, including a use variance for a Contractor Yard and Flex Space at a historic industrial site. This approval was contingent upon multiple variances and conditions aimed at ensuring compliance with zoning regulations while addressing community and environmental concerns.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 10/17/24
- 10/17/2024
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Old Bridge Township Zoning Board meeting, a proposal for a new warehouse development on Pleasant Valley Road was denied, following A discussion about the use variance and design waivers. The proposed warehouse, intended for Arctic Air’s expansion, was set to be constructed in the Economic Development Opportunity Zone, with additional parking extending into the adjacent R40 residential zone. The board’s decision came after a detailed debate over the project’s impact on the community, zoning principles, and the necessity of the proposed design features.
- FL
- Brevard County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Brevard County Zoning Board meeting on October 16, 2024, focused on several zoning variance applications, including a notable approval for an affordable housing project and a debate over residential setback issues. The board approved a variance requested by Teal New Haven LLC, allowing the conversion of an old hotel into 245 studio apartments, despite the units not meeting the standard size requirements. Meanwhile, unresolved neighborhood disputes highlighted the complexities of zoning regulations and community relations.
- MA
- Bristol County
- 10/16/24
- 10/17/2024
- 32 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Norton Zoning Board of Appeals, during its recent meeting, approved a three-year extension for Island Brook LLC’s permit concerning the development on East Main Street. This decision, made after a discussion, extends the permit until January 21, 2028, allowing the developers additional time to begin construction before the original expiry in January 2025.
- FL
- Escambia County
- 10/16/24
- 10/16/2024
- 111 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent Escambia County Board of Adjustment meeting, the board unanimously denied a conditional use request for a proposed pickleball court in the Plus Landing subdivision. The decision followed extensive deliberations over the project’s potential noise impact and compatibility with surrounding residential properties. Concerns were raised about the court’s proximity to homes and potential disturbances, including noise and increased traffic, which ultimately influenced the board’s decision to reject the proposal.