Beach Haven Land Use Board Debates Zoning Ordinance and Property Modifications

Overview: The Beach Haven Land Use Board convened on September 4, 2024, to discuss key zoning ordinance changes and several property modification applications, focusing on issues such as duplex lot size requirements, side yard setbacks, and parking variances.

Beach Haven Land Use Board Denies Variance for Proposed Subdivision

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Beach Haven Land Use Board denied a variance application for a proposed subdivision that would have created two lots smaller than the zoning ordinance’s minimum requirements. The application’s rejection was based on concerns about the lot size variance’s impact on neighborhood density and the potential deviation from the zoning plan. The board’s decision underlines the careful consideration given to maintaining the character and adherence to the regulations of the community.

Beach Haven Land Use Board Navigates Brewery and Snack Bar Debates

Overview: The Beach Haven Land Use Board recently engaged in discussions regarding local business operations, addressing the Ship Bottom Brewery’s application to incorporate food distribution and a separate case involving a holiday snack bar’s request for expanded outdoor seating. Both matters elicited detailed deliberations and public commentary.

Beach Haven Board Deliberates Mixed-Use Building Development

Overview: The Beach Haven Land Use Board recently convened to discuss several significant items, with the primary focus on a major site plan application by Kamal Levy LLC for the construction of a mixed-use building featuring both commercial and residential spaces. This ambitious proposal includes requests for an impervious coverage variance and a loading zone, sparking debate over its impact on the surrounding area, design specifications, and compliance with zoning regulations. Additionally, the board addressed a settlement agreement with MIH Holdings, a variance application for driveway alignment, curb cut adjustments, and operational aspects such as trash pickup and railing material for the new building.

Beach Haven Land Use Board Revises Virtual Meeting Policy Amid Controversy

Overview: In a move reflective of the evolving approach to public meetings, the Beach Haven Land Use Board has passed a resolution amending its bylaws to allow for unrestricted virtual attendance by board members. The decision came during the April 1st meeting, amidst broader discussions that included the approval of a significant site plan amendment for the Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club and addressed concerns raised by a council member regarding virtual participation in meetings.