Howell Zoning Board Approves Banquet Hall Plans at Green Leaf Shopping Center Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: In a recent Howell Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, members approved a minor site plan application for Simra Hall LLC to transform a retail unit in the Green Leaf Shopping Center into a banquet hall, despite concerns over parking accommodations. The decision included a waiver for parking space requirements and established a guest capacity cap to ensure compliance with local zoning regulations.

Howell Zoning Board Reviews Single-Family Home Proposal Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board meeting on March 23, 2026, primarily addressed the application for a bulk variance by Nurgus Zukus, proposing a single-family home on Birch Street, an unimproved street. The meeting involved discussions on environmental regulations, potential roadway improvements, and the impact on emergency services, highlighting ongoing community and governance challenges.

Howell Zoning Board Approves Generator and Fuel Tank for Asphalt Plant Amid Safety Concerns

Overview: The Howell Zoning Board meeting on March 9, 2026, was dominated by discussions regarding the operational upgrades and safety measures for an asphalt plant, including the installation of a new generator and a diesel fuel tank. The board unanimously approved these installations, which are intended to enhance the plant’s efficiency and emergency readiness. Additional discussions touched on stormwater management regulations and the pursuit of a use variance for a property on Whiteoff Mills Road.

Howell Zoning Board Faces Resident Concerns Over Proposed House on Stewart Street

Overview: At the recent Howell Township Zoning Board meeting on February 9, 2026, the primary focus was the contentious application by Stewart Street LLC to construct a two-story single-family dwelling on an undersized lot on Stewart Street. The proposed development, requiring several variances, sparked debate among board members and local residents, touching on issues of privacy, zoning compliance, and neighborhood character.

Howell Zoning Board Elects Leaders and Clears Key Development Cases in Comprehensive Meeting

Overview: The Howell Township Zoning Board meeting was marked by the election of new leadership for 2026 and the unanimous approval of several significant variance and site plan applications, including those for EAS How Properties Company LLC and JM Church LLC. The board also addressed the importance of strategic communication concerning ordinance changes and clarified future meeting logistics.