Allendale Land Use Board Deliberates on Regional Planning and Residential Additions

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board meeting focused on regional planning issues and the review of residential property additions. Key discussions involved the adoption of an amended land use plan, addressing warehousing trends, and modifications to local residences. The board took formal actions to approve applications with specific conditions.

Residents Voice Concerns Over Expansion Plans at Allendale Nursing Facility Meeting

Overview: At the recent Allendale Land Use Board meeting, discussions were dominated by a proposal to expand the existing Allendale Rehabilitation and Healthcare facility. The meeting saw detailed debates on the potential impacts of the expansion, including concerns over increased traffic, noise, lighting, and the strain on local emergency services. The board grappled with finding a balance between the facility’s operational needs and the community’s quality of life.

Allendale Land Use Board Faces Community Concerns Over Sidewalk Installation and Tree Planting

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board meeting addressed several issues, with the most discussions revolving around the proposed installation of a sidewalk adjacent to the Calvary Lutheran Church property and the conditions related to tree planting and street lighting. The meeting also touched on a variance request for a residential addition and grappled with complex water management concerns.

Allendale Land Use Board Approves Key Variances Amid Zoning Plan Updates and Flood Hazard Regulations

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board approved several property variance applications during its recent meeting, concurrently reviewing amendments to the town’s land use plan. The board addressed issues ranging from zoning map updates to compliance with flood hazard regulations, highlighting a comprehensive approach to community planning and development.

Allendale Land Use Board Grapples with Affordable Housing Obligations and Development Concerns

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board meeting centered on the topics of affordable housing obligations and proposed residential developments, sparking discussions on the impact of these plans on the community’s character and infrastructure. The board deliberated on the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ (DCA) new affordable housing obligation numbers for 2025-2035, which estimate that Allendale will need to add 260 affordable housing units. Discussions highlighted the challenges of adhering to these numbers while preserving the town’s existing character and addressing infrastructure constraints.