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- Somerset County
- 5/21/25
- 05/21/2025
- 162 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Somerville Zoning Board granted preliminary approval for the redevelopment of a long-vacant property on South Bridge Street. This decision comes amidst community concern over the building’s structural integrity and its impact on neighborhood aesthetics. The board’s approval includes conditions for addressing immediate safety hazards and compliance with local zoning regulations.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 4/16/25
- 04/16/2025
- 105 Minutes
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Overview: The Somerville Zoning Board meeting focused on several community issues, including safety concerns regarding a proposed duplex on Veterans Memorial Drive, the approval of procedural resolutions, and the dismissal of a long-standing application. The board debated the implications of new developments on community safety, the architectural integrity of the neighborhood, and the procedural aspects of zoning law.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/19/25
- 03/19/2025
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Somerville Zoning Board, the members addressed a significant appeal concerning the conversion of a residence into a group home for individuals with developmental disabilities. Concurrently, frustrations surfaced over persistent delays on other applications, notably involving the Gran building, prompting discussions about potential dismissals of stalled cases.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 185 Minutes
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Overview: The Somerville Zoning Board meeting was largely dominated by discussions surrounding a proposed townhouse development on Bell Avenue, focusing on potential flooding and traffic implications. Residents voiced concerns about the impact of the development on existing infrastructure, while the board evaluated multiple variance requests linked to the project.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 64 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent meeting of the Somerville Zoning Board, attention was devoted to the management of escrow accounts, an important element in the processing of land use applications. The board expressed concerns over the increasing number of applications submitted with incomplete documentation and insufficient escrow funds, leading to delays and complications in the approval process. This issue became particularly pressing with the case of a land use application for a property on Veteran Memorial Drive, which could not be addressed at the meeting due to the applicant’s failure to adhere to notice requirements and escrow obligations.
