Franklin Planning Board Debates Dollar General Store Proposal

Overview: The most recent meeting of the Franklin (Gloucester County) Planning Board centered on the debate over a proposed Dollar General store, addressing community concerns on traffic, safety, and the need for variances. The applicant, Newfield Dollar General LLC, presented plans for a retail store, seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval, minor subdivision approval, and ancillary bulk variances and design waiver relief. Central to the discussions were the justifications for requested variances related to parking and loading, the architectural design of the store, and the community’s reaction to potential traffic and safety implications.

Franklin Planning Board Tackles Zoning Code Overhaul and Solar Project

Overview: In a recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, steps were taken to refine and update zoning and development regulations, including the approval of a resolution for the Gler Solar One LLC project. Additionally, the meeting delved into the process of master plan reexamination, with a subcommittee presenting a draft report proposing numerous ordinance changes, addressing the clarity of definitions related to major and minor development, and discussing the incorporation of redevelopment plans into the township’s master plan.

Franklin Planning Board Advances Local Development Projects

Overview: The most recent Franklin (Gloucester County) Planning Board meeting resulted in the advancement of several local development projects, including the approval of a minor site plan for a new tattoo studio and a subdivision plan that will see a farmhouse turned into a residence. The meeting also saw the board tackle administrative duties and set the stage for the reexamination of the town’s master plan.