Glassboro Zoning Board Addresses New Regulations for Student Housing and Parking Requirements

Overview: In a recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, new zoning regulations were discussed that aim to address student housing issues near Rowan University. The changes define a single-family dwelling as having no more than five bedrooms and introduce a new zoning overlay district specifically for student housing rental properties. Additionally, new parking requirements were introduced for homes with more than five bedrooms, mandating additional parking spaces to alleviate community concerns.

Glassboro Zoning Board Approves Redevelopment Plan Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: At the recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, a redevelopment proposal for a property on North Main Street was approved, despite discussions and concerns about parking arrangements and their impact on local traffic. The application by Russo Corp sought a bulk variance to allow increased parking coverage and the demolition of an existing deteriorated triplex, making way for a new structure tailored to the predominantly student housing area.

Glassboro Residents Voice Frustrations Over Traffic and Communication at Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: During the recent Glassboro Zoning Board meeting, residents expressed significant frustrations over traffic management, the implementation of paid parking, and concerns regarding communication about ongoing municipal projects. A key point of contention was the Route 322 bypass project, which residents argued was not transparent enough and seemed suddenly introduced. The bypass is intended to alleviate downtown congestion, particularly due to increased truck traffic, but residents voiced skepticism about its benefits and expressed concerns over a perceived lack of communication from the borough.

Glassboro Zoning Board Deliberates Site Development

Overview: The Glassboro Zoning Board meeting brought to the forefront a development proposal by ARG Glassboro Developers LLC which includes a daycare center, a drive-thru coffee shop, and a smaller version of the Friendly’s restaurant on a 2.37-acre lot within the C6 Highway business district. The multifaceted plan, which prompted an extensive review of variances and conditional uses, stirred discussions on traffic impact, parking adequacy, and safety measures for the mixed-use project.

Glassboro Zoning Board Faces Split Decision on Parking Expansion

Overview: The Glassboro Zoning Board meeting held recently witnessed a debate over a parking expansion plan, which culminated in a split vote. The issue centered on a variance request, application ZB 23-16, for expanding an existing driveway to provide additional parking for a property used primarily for student housing.