Franklin Zoning Board Approves Variances for Residential Garage Project

Overview: In a recent Franklin (Gloucester County) Zoning Board meeting, the most significant item addressed was the application ZB 2401, where the board approved a set of variances for a residential garage project. The project proposed by John Berardo involves combining two properties, demolishing an existing uninhabited structure, and constructing a new garage on the rear portion of the adjacent lot.

Zoning Board Grapples with Landlocked Lot Development; Application Withdrawn Amid Resident Concerns

Overview: The recent Zoning Board meeting was marked by intense deliberations over a proposed single-family home on a landlocked lot, which eventually led to the withdrawal of the application by K2 Properties LLC. The applicant’s request for variances, including relief from lot frontage requirements and a reduced front yard setback, sparked debate among board members and residents alike. Despite the applicant’s argument that the project would complement the township’s rural character and master plan goals, concerns over environmental impact, property values, and tax delinquency were raised by the community. In other developments, RLS State of Newfield received a unanimous extension approval for a minor subdivision deed reporting, and the board discussed landscaping concerns surrounding a septic system at Ocean Food and Fuel.