Old Bridge Township Planning Board Approves Dollar Tree Development Amid Parking Concerns

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Planning Board, in its meeting on April 24, 2025, approved developments, including a refined site plan for a Dollar Tree store and a future restaurant on Route 18. The main points of discussion revolved around parking adequacy, site design modifications, and compliance with township regulations.

Major Retail Expansion Sparks Debate at Margate Planning Board Meeting

Overview: The Margate Planning Board meeting featured discussions on various development proposals, notably a project proposing substantial retail space expansion. The meeting also addressed residential and commercial balance concerns, variance requests for residential properties, and adjustments to previously approved plans for mixed-use developments.

Sayreville Borough Zoning Board Approves Wawa Convenience Store and Gas Station Despite Traffic and Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Sayreville Borough Zoning Board has approved an application for the development of a Wawa convenience store and fueling station on a site currently under redevelopment on Main Street. The decision came after discussions about the project’s environmental implications, traffic management, and compliance with zoning regulations. The site, historically plagued by contamination, is set to undergo changes as part of the redevelopment effort.

Morris Plains Planning Board Dismisses Long-Delayed Subdivision Application Without Prejudice

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Morris Plains Planning Board dismissed an application by Eric and Marie Langford to subdivide a property on Parker Drive after the applicants decided to cease their efforts. Additionally, the board approved a minor subdivision for R Keller Construction, despite requiring variance relief, and discussed procedural matters concerning meeting minutes and upcoming applications.

Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Approves Key Variances for Residential and Commercial Developments

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to address several applications, resulting in the approval of variances for residential property expansions and commercial site plan modifications. Key decisions included the endorsement of a C variance for Renaissance at Oldbridge LLC, which involved shared parking arrangements, and the approval of variances for a residential addition on Highway 516 and a fence installation at Gazania Drive.