Bedminster Board Grants Use Variance for Dual Apartments

Overview: In a decision, the Bedminster Land Use Board approved a use variance that permits the existence of two apartments within a building originally zoned for only one. This noteworthy approval was not without its challenges, as board members weighed the implications of ordinance compliance against the proposed renovations. The variance, which was a focal point of the meeting, passed with a majority vote.

Bedminster Board Reviews Stormwater Management Ordinance Amendment

Overview: In a recent Bedminster Land Use Board meeting, members reviewed an ordinance amendment related to stormwater management that aims to align local policies with new state standards. Additionally, the meeting addressed several property issues, including postponements and approvals of variances and applications, which may interest residents tracking local developments.

Bedminster Land Use Board Approves Bakery Cafe and Residential Variance

Overview: The Bedminster Land Use Board recently concluded a meeting that included significant approvals for a variance application and an interpretation application for a bakery cafe. Both decisions reflect the Board’s efforts to align development with zoning regulations while considering the impact on local neighborhoods.

Bedminster Approves Grant for Historic Art Center Renovation

Overview: During a recent meeting, the Bedminster Land Use Board addressed several matters, including the approval of a historic preservation grant for the Center for Contemporary Art, an application for residential deck construction, the resignation of a board member, and a query about a bakery’s cooking classes.

Bedminster Land Use Board Approves Use Variance Amidst Controversy Over Property’s Legal Status

Overview: The Bedminster Land Use Board recently approved a use variance for a property that has been the center of a zoning dispute. The approval allows the continuance of a two-family dwelling in the VN2 Restricted Village Neighborhood District, despite the area’s zoning regulations that typically do not permit such use. The decision followed rigorous debate over the property’s history, the role of realtors, and the township’s enforcement actions.