Howell Planning Board Faces Affordable Housing Obligations and Elects New Leadership

Overview: The Howell Planning Board, during its reorganization meeting on January 2, 2025, tackled issues surrounding affordable housing obligations, elected new leadership, and approved various appointments and nominations for the upcoming year. The most critical discussion centered on meeting the township’s affordable housing requirements and addressing discrepancies in state data calculations.

Howell Planning Board Delays Final Approval of Flex Space Project Pending Further Review

Overview: The Howell Planning Board meeting addressed several significant proposals, the most pressing of which involved a proposed 20,000 square foot flex space building on Route 33. The board deliberated on the project’s impacts, particularly concerning the variances sought, site design, and traffic implications. As a result, the board decided to grant only preliminary approval, requiring further site assessments and revisions before considering final approval.

Howell Planning Board Approves Office Development Amid Traffic Concerns and Variance Requests

Overview: The Howell Planning Board meeting on December 5, 2024, focused on approving development projects, with particular attention to a large office complex proposed along Route 9. The approval came despite discussions about traffic impact, environmental concerns, and multiple variance requests.

Howell Planning Board Reviews Flex Space Development Amid Sewer Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: At their November 7, 2024, meeting, the Howell Township Planning Board focused on a development application by Diversified Acquisitions LLC for a flex space project. The proposal seeks preliminary and final major site plan approval for two multi-tenant buildings totaling approximately 81,723 square feet. Concerns were raised about the availability of public sewer connections and zoning compliance, leading to an extensive review of the site’s infrastructure plans.

Howell Planning Board Faces Complex Extension Requests and Subdivision Challenges in Latest Meeting

Overview: The Howell Township Planning Board convened on October 10, 2024, to tackle a series of complex development issues, including a contentious extension request for a major project and a proposed plan for a minor subdivision that raised zoning compliance concerns.