Howell Planning Board Advances Shopping Center Renovation

Overview: In a recent Howell Planning Board meeting, discussions centered on a renovation of an existing shopping center, addressing comprehensive site improvements, including stormwater management, landscaping, and parking. The renovation plan, which involves splitting a retail building into four home furnishing or improvement spaces, was met with cooperative dialogue from board members, focusing on resolving concerns related to traffic, parking, and building aesthetics. The board also showed support for variance relief for a proposed HD1 zone development and approved a minor subdivision with ancillary variance and design waiver relief.

Howell Planning Board Advances Local Development Projects

Overview: In a recent Howell Planning Board meeting, the board addressed multiple development projects. The session included the approval of a major site plan with ancillary variance and design waiver relief, discussion on a variance request for property security, and the advancement of a minor subdivision application. Notably, the board approved the Farmland preservation plan element and discussed in detail the stormwater management and landscape design for a new development project by SP115 ja Howell LLC.

Howell Planning Board Approves Route 34 Development

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Howell Township Planning Board on May 9th, 2024, the most development discussed was the proposed project on Route 34 Northbound, which includes the construction of a 14,000 square foot retail and office space for farm and construction equipment on a site encompassing two lots totaling 7.65 acres. This development, slated for the area where the old Collinswood Motel once stood, includes a plethora of site additions such as a driveway, staging area, parking spaces, and a stormwater management system.

Howell Planning Board Approves New Subdivision with Fire Safety Conditions

Overview: In a recent Howell Planning Board meeting, the most noteworthy event was the approval of a new subdivision case number SD 30009, proposed by Augustine Kim, which includes a minor subdivision with ancillary variance and design waiver relief. The plan faced scrutiny over fire safety access to a proposed back lot, which lacks direct frontage on a public street. The board mandated the construction of a 30-foot wide access easement from Casino Drive to the back lot, with the condition that it must be constructed using landscape pavers strong enough to support emergency vehicles, complying with the fire bureau’s recommendations.

Howell Planning Board Advances PAL’s Synthetic Turf Field Project

Overview: The Howell Township Planning Board’s recent meeting included a review of the Howell Police Athletic League’s (PAL) proposed synthetic turf field project, which aims to convert a grass area into a synthetic turf field at the Southard School. The project, which is not subject to a formal vote of approval or denial by the board, garnered attention as it entailed a comprehensive stormwater management plan ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.