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- Somerset County
- 6/18/25
- 06/23/2025
- 77 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Township Planning Board meeting focused on updates to the township’s master plan, particularly the adoption of an updated trails and pathways plan, and strategies to meet the township’s affordable housing obligations in the upcoming decade. The board agreed to incorporate the updated trails plan while also advancing plans for affordable housing, including the redevelopment of several key sites to meet state mandates.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/21/25
- 05/22/2025
- 100 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, discussions centered around two development proposals: a retail shopping center on Davidson Avenue and a warehouse expansion on Cottontail Lane. Both projects raised concerns regarding site layout, environmental impact, and compliance with local regulations. The board examined plans, heard expert testimonies, and debated various aspects, including parking, landscaping, and traffic management.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/16/25
- 04/17/2025
- 48 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Planning Board meeting on April 16, 2025, focused on issues including proposed ordinance adjustments for warehouse developments and amendments to the board’s bylaws concerning adjourned hearing notifications. Discussions revolved around zoning regulations, environmental impacts, and community engagement.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/26/25
- 03/27/2025
- 163 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent work session, Franklin’s Planning Board tackled concerns surrounding warehouse developments in the township’s Business Industrial Zone, focusing on the community’s growing apprehension over traffic congestion and the impact on residential areas. The meeting aimed to address these issues through proposed ordinance changes that would regulate warehouse types, enforce stricter operational standards, and possibly limit new developments in specific areas.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/5/25
- 03/06/2025
- 101 Minutes
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Overview: At a recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, discussions centered on proposed amendments to notification bylaws to ensure public awareness of ongoing applications, alongside a detailed examination of a significant warehouse development by Franklin Development Group LLC, mandated by court order for expedited review. The proposed amendments aimed to address public confusion due to multiple rescheduled hearings, while the development’s compliance with environmental and zoning regulations was scrutinized.
