- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/1/24
- 08/09/2024
- 196 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board met on August 1, 2024, to deliberate on multiple development applications, including a discussion on traffic implications for a new residential complex on Easton Avenue and the approval of a variance for a new single-family home on AEN Lane.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/1/24
- 08/02/2024
- 195 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board meeting on August 1, 2024, delved into discussions regarding traffic and community impact assessments for a proposed residential development at Rucker’s Plaza. The proposed development, which seeks to transition a site currently zoned for general business into a residential area with 200 units, raised numerous concerns from board members and residents about potential traffic implications and pedestrian safety.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/20/24
- 06/24/2024
- 160 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest meeting of the Franklin (Somerset County) Zoning Board centered around discussions on a proposed 200-unit apartment complex, with public concerns about environmental impact, pedestrian safety, and infrastructure stress taking the forefront. The board and public scrutinized the project’s details, including stormwater management, traffic flow, and the adequacy of the project’s engineering plans.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/4/24
- 04/08/2024
- 179 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board convened to scrutinize a proposal for the redevelopment of Rucker’s Plaza, focusing on the construction of a four-story apartment building with 200 residential units, while also addressing concerns over traffic, safety, and environmental impacts. The redevelopment plan, which emerged due to difficulties in attracting anchor tenants for the former Kmart space, sparked debate around the viability of mixed-use components and the potential impact of new residential spaces on the local economy and infrastructure.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/21/24
- 03/27/2024
- 48 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Franklin Zoning Board meeting, members approved a use variance for ECG New Jersey Incorporated to operate a place of worship on Route 27 Somerset. The application, which included variances for the number and location of parking spaces and a D3 conditional use variance, was a focal point of discussion due to its impact on the local community and zoning practices.