Franklin (Somerset County) Zoning Board Deliberates Impact of New 200-Unit Complex

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.

Franklin Zoning Board Weighs Future of Rucker’s Plaza Amid Redevelopment Proposals

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.

Franklin Zoning Board Approves Variances for New Place of Worship

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.

Franklin Zoning Board Approves Variances Amid Renovations

Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board addressed several issues at its recent meeting, granting variances for home additions and a second kitchen, and tackling homeowner renovations that skirted local regulations. The board navigated complex discussions around property improvements, including granting variances for a sunroom and workout room addition, and a secondary kitchen for dietary needs. Additionally, they confronted a homeowner’s renovation project that proceeded without township approval, and a property owner’s fence built into an easement, which complicated future construction plans.

Franklin Zoning Board Approves Restaurant Expansion and Site Plans Amid Parking and Buffering Concerns

Overview: In a recent Franklin Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, members deliberated over a restaurant’s request for a parking variance to expand seating capacity and a separate application by the Muslim Foundation Incorporated for preliminary and final site plan approval with a D3 variance for recreational space. The board also addressed a proposed retail facility’s transition from medical to recreational use and its parking implications. Amidst these discussions, the board grappled with the enforcement of seating capacities, differentiation between banquet and restaurant functions, and concerns regarding the impact of proposed expansions on parking and local environment.