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- Somerset County
- 12/3/24
- 12/03/2024
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bernards Planning Board discussed Ordinance 2567, which seeks to amend the township’s code regarding permitted uses in the E2 and E4 office zones. The ordinance’s alignment with the master plan was a focal point, with varying opinions on its consistency and implications for local development. Additionally, the board addressed an extension for Fellowship Village’s site plan revisions and ongoing compliance with parking requirements.
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- Somerset County
- 6/18/24
- 06/18/2024
- 132 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards Planning Board meeting held on June 18, 2024, delved into the intricacies of landscaping and tree ordinances. High on the agenda was the discussion of ordinance 2553, a significant amendment to the township’s tree removal and replacement code, alongside a careful review of the Fellowship Village landscape plan, which included debates over tree placement and fence extension requests.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/4/24
- 06/04/2024
- 75 Minutes
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Overview: The Bernards Planning Board addressed several issues in their latest session, with stormwater management taking center stage. The board debated ordinance 2551 related to stormwater management, a state-mandated initiative, and its consistency with the township’s master plan. Additionally, two noteworthy extension requests were granted to Fenwick Basking Ridge HOA and William and Carol Moer for obtaining certificates of occupancy and construction permits, respectively, due to various delays, including those related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 24 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: In a recent Bernards Township Planning Board meeting, the board approved a conditional use application for the property located on South Finley Avenue. The application, identified as Board Application 24-2, sought conditional use approval for the creation of an apartment within an existing residence. The approval was subject to various conditions aimed at ensuring compliance with township ordinances and the preservation of the property’s character.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/16/24
- 04/16/2024
- 210 Minutes
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- Routine
Overview: The Bernards Planning Board meeting was marked by discussions revolving around landscaping and lighting compliance issues on a property, specifically concerning the placement of trees and the adequacy of screening for neighboring homes. The board grappled with discrepancies over the extension of a fence and the adequacy of plantings that were part of a resolution dating back to 2016. The matter of insufficient screening from Mrs. Pinson’s house, both during the day and at night, was debated, with suggestions for planting taller trees and concerns regarding the glare from lights. A decision was made to continue the discussion at a later date, with a proposed meeting set for May 21st, where a consultant is expected to assess the lighting situation.
