Long Hill Zoning Board Grants Variance for Undersized Lot Pool Amidst Broader Regulatory Discussions

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on May 20, 2025, addressed several significant zoning issues, highlighted by the approval of a variance for a pool on an undersized lot on Poppy Place. The meeting also featured discussions about zoning regulations, property classifications, and the challenges faced by homeowners with non-conforming lots in Long Hill.

Long Hill Zoning Board Approves Dual-Dwelling Variance for Historic Property

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to deliberate applications, focusing heavily on a use variance request for a property on Hickory Tavern Road that featured two single-family homes on a single lot, a configuration not permitted in the R4 zone. The board ultimately approved the variance, citing historical use and potential community benefits.

Long Hill Zoning Board Approves Variance for Impervious Coverage Amid Drainage Concerns

Overview: The Long Hill Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened on April 15, 2025, primarily to address applications related to bulk variances and impervious coverage issues. The board approved a notable variance request for an applicant seeking to exceed the permitted lot coverage in the R2 zone, while also discussing broader drainage and zoning issues affecting the community.

Long Hill Zoning Board Approves Wendy’s Drive-Thru Amid Concerns Over Signage and Community Impact

Overview: The Long Hill Zoning Board approved a D1 variance for a proposed drive-thru at a new Wendy’s location on Valley Road, despite debate over signage, traffic concerns, and the impact on the town’s master plan. The decision, which required a majority vote, came after discussions weighing the business’s operational needs against the community’s vision for a pedestrian-focused downtown.

Long Hill Zoning Board Evaluates Drive-Thru Variance for Proposed Wendy’s Restaurant

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Long Hill Zoning Board of Adjustment, the primary focus was an application to convert a former PNC Bank building on Valley Road into a Wendy’s restaurant with a drive-thru, a feature not typically permitted in the BD Zone without a variance. Represented by Richard Skck, the applicant sought preliminary and final site plan approval, including necessary bulk and use variances. The decision hinged on whether the drive-thru could be deemed an appropriate use despite zoning restrictions.