Montclair Zoning Board Deliberates on Safety Measures and Variances in Residential Conversion

Overview: During the Montclair Town Zoning Board meeting on January 16, 2025, discussions unfolded regarding a proposal to convert a ground-floor office into a residential unit, bringing the total to four units in a building located in a zone designated for two-family residences. The meeting also included deliberations on architectural plans for other properties and safety measures concerning building compliance.

Margate Planning Board Approves Six-Unit Townhouse Development Amid Parking and Flooding Concerns

Overview: The Margate Planning Board unanimously approved a proposal to replace a non-compliant, ten-unit motel and apartment building on Mammoth Avenue with a six-unit townhouse development. The project, which required multiple variances, aims to address local flooding and parking issues while enhancing the area’s aesthetic appeal. Discussions highlighted the balance between upholding zoning ordinances and accommodating residential growth.

Jackson Zoning Board Debates Future of Howling Woods Farm Amidst Use Variance Application

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jackson Zoning Board focused heavily on a use variance application submitted by Howling Woods Farm, a local sanctuary for wolf-dog hybrids. With operations spanning nearly two decades, the sanctuary seeks to maintain its current use without site plan changes. The board also addressed various resolutions, including the extension of a site plan for 528 LLC and postponed discussions on Noe Guerra’s use variance application.

Revere Zoning Board Approves Industrial Revamp on Lee Burbank Highway

Overview: The Revere Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a meeting addressing several applications, most notably granting a variance for a transformative industrial project on Lee Burbank Highway. This state-of-the-art warehouse development promises reduced traffic, increased tax revenue, and environmental enhancements. Other matters included parking variances for residential properties and a home expansion request, all underscoring the board’s adaptive approach to urban challenges.

Yarmouth Zoning Board Approves Live Music Review for Tugboats Restaurant

Overview: The Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals convened on December 12, 2024, to address six petitions. Central to the meeting was the one-year review of live music permission for Tugboats Restaurant, the withdrawal of a variance request for an already-constructed shed, and the approval of multiple petitions concerning property modifications and signage improvements.