Howell Zoning Board Reviews Gateway Industrial Project Amid Sewer and Parking Concerns

Overview: During the Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on January 13, 2025, members conducted a review of a use variance application from Gateway Industrial 175 LLC, which proposes the construction of a large warehouse on Lakewood Farmingdale Road. The board discussed the project’s challenges, particularly focusing on the site’s sewer and parking issues, and addressed several architectural and operational concerns.

Howell Zoning Board Debates Traffic and Development Concerns Amid New Proposals

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board meeting focused on contentious issues surrounding proposed developments, particularly related to traffic implications and site modifications. A proposal for the Sunnyside development raised discussion, with concerns about the potential exacerbation of existing traffic congestion on Route 9, specifically around the Jug Handle, a heavily trafficked area. Residents expressed skepticism about the ability of current infrastructure to handle additional traffic, with one member of the public urging the board to reconsider the project’s execution due to potential planning inadequacies.

Howell Zoning Board Reviews Medical Facility Proposal, Highlights Traffic and Environmental Considerations

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to deliberate on a application from Howell Medical Investors LLC, which sought approval to construct a large medical office building on Route 9. The board examined various aspects of the proposal, including traffic studies, environmental impacts, and zoning compliance.

Howell Zoning Board Reviews Medical Facility Amidst Traffic and Buffer Concerns

Overview: The Howell Zoning Board meeting on November 4, 2024, primarily focused on a proposed medical facility by Howell Medical Investors LLC, alongside other significant zoning applications. The medical project, a joint venture with RWJ Barnabas Healthcare, aims to construct a 65,550 square-foot, three-story medical office building along Route 9 North in the HD1 Zone. Despite the project being a permitted use, it seeks variances for height, buffer encroachments, and other design waivers. The board’s discussions touched on traffic management, operational hours, compliance with local regulations, and the project’s potential impact on the community.

Howell Zoning Board Approves Site Plan for Route 9 Property Amidst Detailed Discussions

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board of Adjustment, during its October 7, 2024 meeting, approved significant site plan improvements for a property located on Route 9. The board granted the necessary variances for the project, which includes extensive renovations to existing structures, enhancements to traffic flow and parking, and environmental considerations, all aimed at revitalizing the site without expanding its current uses.