Cranbury Board Reviews Site Plan Amid Traffic and Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Cranbury Planning Board’s latest meeting was marked by rigorous examination of a major site plan proposed by Sheri Estates LLC for the property at two Brickyard Road. The plan included conversations about property usage, parking space adequacy, potential traffic increase, environmental assessments, and the realignment of Brickyard Road, which raised concerns about traffic flow and safety. Additionally, the board discussed a new ordinance regulating the storage of salt and deicing materials, touching upon the prohibition of outdoor storage to align with the master plan.

Cranbury Planning Board Advances Industrial Development with Comprehensive Discussion

Overview: In a recent Cranbury Planning Board meeting, members conducted a examination of a proposed development on Acre Road and Cranberry Metal Campus, addressing a myriad of details including stormwater management plans, traffic impact assessments, environmental considerations, and proposed variances. The application by Ary Associates LLC for preliminary and final site plan approval requested several variances for the construction of a new headquarters for A&M Industrial, which includes warehouse and office space.

Cranbury Planning Board Addresses Lighting and Landscaping Concerns in Cranbury Commons Development

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Cranbury Planning Board tackled issues related to the Cranbury Commons project on Old Trenton Road, including the installation of additional lights, the removal and potential replacement of trees, and specific landscaping concerns. The board also discussed proposed changes to the stormwater ordinance by the Watershed Institute, with the intention of strengthening local control over stormwater management.

Cranbury Planning Board Grapples with Cannabis Cultivation Ordinance and Farmland Preservation

Overview: The December 7, 2023 meeting of the Cranbury Planning Board delved into debates around the preservation of farmland, cannabis cultivation regulations, and the consistency of these matters with the township’s master plan. The board dissected the specifics of a revised ordinance that would allow pre-existing cannabis manufacturers to convert their medical permits into recreational ones, sparking a discussion on its implications for preserved farmland and right-to-farm laws.