- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 12/3/24
- 12/06/2024
- 29 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board met to discuss a variety of issues, including the approval of a residential addition for Chris and Joyce Kelly, which required zoning variances due to a lack of street frontage and insufficient front yard setback. The meeting also addressed broader issues of road maintenance and emergency vehicle access affecting multiple residences.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 11/6/24
- 11/08/2024
- 64 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a meeting, the Franklin Zoning Board dealt with public opposition and legal complexities surrounding a proposed development on Main Road, ultimately denying the application due to unresolved issues about easement legality and emergency access. Residents expressed deep concerns over the impact on their community and property rights.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 10/1/24
- 10/30/2024
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During a recent Franklin Township Zoning Board meeting, the board unanimously denied a proposal to establish a cannabis cultivation facility at a former school building located near a daycare and residential areas. The proposed use variance for the facility, which aimed to repurpose the long-vacant site into a state-licensed cannabis cultivation and processing center, faced strong opposition from both board members and local residents due to concerns about its proximity to sensitive community landmarks and potential impacts on neighborhood quality of life.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 10/1/24
- 10/05/2024
- 144 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Township Zoning Board denied a contested application for a use variance to establish a cannabis cultivation facility at a former school building on Stanton Avenue. During a lengthy meeting, the board listened to extensive public input, primarily focused on the proposed facility’s proximity to a nursery school and residential areas. Ultimately, the board concluded that the facility did not align with local zoning laws, prioritizing industrial zones for such operations.
- NJ
- Gloucester County
- 9/3/24
- 09/08/2024
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At a recent meeting, the Franklin Zoning Board approved a residential expansion and conducted a lengthy discussion on a proposed cannabis cultivation site, highlighting community concerns and regulatory challenges.