- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/18/24
- 06/18/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board’s latest meeting centered on the request for a one-year extension of a previously approved four-lot subdivision, raising concerns among community members regarding communication, property impact, and environmental issues. The subdivision, initially approved in June 2023, faced delays due to state and county-level changes and adjustments within the applicant’s engineering team. The board granted the extension, advising affected residents to maintain well testing records and reach out to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for any contamination concerns.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/21/24
- 05/21/2024
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board’s recent meeting on May 21st, 2024, was marked by discussions of a proposed subdivision application focusing on the impact of development on stormwater management and neighborhood character. Amid the technical deliberations, residents’ concerns about potential flooding and erosion due to stormwater runoff took center stage, highlighting the broader implications of the proposed development on the community’s existing infrastructure and environmental health.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/7/24
- 05/07/2024
- 204 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Bridgewater Planning Board’s recent meeting delved into a proposed subdivision and construction project on Chestnut Street, which raised concerns over drainage, lot coverage, and neighborhood character. The applicant, represented by attorney Michael Silbert, sought variance relief to construct a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot and requested subdivision approval due to the common ownership of the adjacent lot. The project brought forth extensive discussion about the responsibility of maintaining drainage infrastructure and the impact of the new construction on the surrounding area’s water table and existing springs.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/16/24
- 04/16/2024
- 183 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Bridgewater Planning Board grappled with community concerns over a proposed single-family dwelling construction on Chestnut Street that could potentially exacerbate existing neighborhood drainage issues. The proposal by an applicant, represented by attorney Michael Silbert, for minor subdivision approval and variance relief, raised substantive debate around the necessity of the subdivision, the impact on the existing dwelling on Lot 13, and the proposed improvements to the property. The meeting also featured discussions on the history of Bradley Gardens, property improvements, and adherence to zoning regulations.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/19/24
- 03/19/2024
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable development at the Bridgewater Planning Board meeting on March 19th, 2024, the board voted to approve the removal of deed restrictions on a property that previously limited the use to general office spaces, excluding medical and dental offices. This decision followed a discussion on the relevance of the restrictions in light of current parking standards and the potential impact on the neighboring community.