Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Variances for Electronics Business

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a application from Transcontinental Steel Inc. for its property in an industrial zone, which also touches a residential zone. The board granted preliminary and final site plan use and bulk variance approval to the company to facilitate a transition from steel fabrication to an electronics refurbishing business by Like New Products. The approval included provisions for outdoor storage, the long-term use of shipping containers, and the construction of additional parking spaces, including accommodations for electric vehicles.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Residential Variance Requests

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Zoning Board meeting, two residential variance applications were reviewed and approved, facilitating property improvements for local residents. The meeting saw the approval of an extension to a corner lot property and the validation of a carport incorrectly measured in a previous survey.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Temporary Use Variance for Venture Net Properties

Overview: The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a temporary six-month use variance for Venture Net Properties, which involves the storage of materials at the former Johnson & Johnson campus on Hoes Lane. The approval is a step for the company’s plans to establish its American headquarters and open a home furnishing showroom and retail offices at the site.

Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Tower Upgrade and Pool Replacement

Overview: In a recent Piscataway Township Zoning Board meeting, developments included the approval of enhancements to a Verizon Wireless tower and the replacement of a residential pool facing unique zoning challenges. Verizon Wireless received the go-ahead for technological upgrades to a 180-foot tower, deemed a minor change and therefore not requiring a substantial review process. In another notable case, a homeowner was granted a variance for pool replacement due to the unusual circumstances of the property having two frontages, which was recognized as a hardship by the board.

Piscataway Township Zoning Board Approves Several Applications With Conditions, Elects New Chairperson

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Piscataway Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved multiple applications with conditions, elected Sean Cahill as the new chairperson, and navigated through technical difficulties to ensure a smooth session. The board addressed applications involving fence and shed approvals, which included discussions on property lines, easements, and the removal of unauthorized structures. Amid these deliberations, Steve Weisman was re-elected as vice chairperson and secretary, while Jim Canal and John Chadwick were nominated respectively for board attorney and planner.