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- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 4/22/24
- 05/02/2024
- 66 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting, the most discussion centered around a zoning board application (ZB 24-04) to convert an existing dwelling into an office residence and add a self-storage facility. Commission members raised several concerns, emphasizing potential environmental impacts such as light and noise pollution, the absence of landscaping, and the necessity of a lighting plan. Furthermore, the commission scrutinized the issue of impervious cover on the property and the importance of including a soils map in the plan.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 4/22/24
- 05/04/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the latest meeting of the Franklin Environmental Commission, a proposed self-storage facility became the focal point of discussions due to concerns about its potential environmental impact. The application, ZB2 24-04, outlines a plan to convert an existing dwelling into an office and construct the facility on multiple lots. Commission members scrutinized the project for its lack of landscaping plans, potential noise and light pollution, and the need for variances, amongst other issues.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 4/22/24
- 05/17/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Environmental Commission, discussions were held regarding zoning applications, environmental impacts, and community activities. The commission scrutinized several zoning applications with potential environmental consequences and debated issues related to the town’s development projects, including concerns about wetlands, noise, and light pollution. Furthermore, they discussed the significance of Bird Quest, an upcoming community event, and addressed administrative matters such as the placement of a commission mailbox and the appointment of a representative to the planning board.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 2/24/24
- 02/29/2024
- 52 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Franklin (Gloucester County) Environmental Commission tackled environmental issues, particularly the need for better sewage systems in Malaga and the importance of updating the environmental resource inventory. The meeting also addressed budget concerns, potential changes in leadership, and the impact of development policies on the area’s rural character.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 1/22/24
- 01/25/2024
- 126 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting covered a broad spectrum of development applications, each presenting its own set of challenges and concerns for the community and environment. Top of the agenda were discussions surrounding the proposed development of a Dollar General store, several cannabis cultivation applications, a significant solar farm project, and the subdivision of a large tract of land.
