Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves Solar Panel Installation Amidst Floodplain Concerns

Overview: The Bridgewater Zoning Board recently convened to discuss several key applications, most notably approving a significant solar panel installation on two warehouse properties, while addressing concerns about the project’s location within a floodplain. The board also deliberated on a residential development requiring a lot width variance, and the challenges posed by a backlog of pending applications.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves Residential Expansion Despite Concerns

Overview: In a meeting convened on November 26, 2024, the Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustment deliberated on an application for the expansion of a residence on Hawthorne Avenue, ultimately approving it despite concerns over non-conformities and neighborhood impact. The proposal involved three variances for a primary dwelling addition and the construction of a garage, with focus on impervious surface coverage and the architectural integration with the neighborhood.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Debates Traffic Concerns Amid Proposed Development on Route 202/206

Overview: The Bridgewater Zoning Board meeting focused on the traffic implications of a proposed residential development on Route 202/206, involving discussions on traffic safety, site distance evaluations, and the potential impact on local traffic conditions. The project, which includes an age-restricted community, has raised questions about the adequacy of the analysis and safety measures being proposed.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Approves Patel Deck, Discusses Future Applications

Overview: The Bridgewater Township Zoning Board of Adjustments convened on October 22, 2024, to address several resolutions and applications, most notably granting approval for a rear yard setback variance for a deck proposed by Shm and Amy Patel. The board also scheduled future deliberations for various other applications, including those pertaining to the Jewish Community Center and 821 Bridgewater LLC.

Bridgewater Zoning Board Deliberates on Privacy Fence Amid Neighbor Dispute

Overview: At the recent Bridgewater Zoning Board meeting, attention was directed towards the contentious application by resident Jesse Chen, who sought a variance for an existing privacy fence at her property on Sunset Ridge. The fence’s height, designed to safeguard privacy from an allegedly intrusive neighbor, became the focal point of the meeting, revealing intricate neighborly dynamics and zoning challenges.