Jackson Zoning Board Approves Varied Residential Developments

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Jackson Zoning Board of Adjustment approved several applications, including residential property additions, a new single-family home, and a substantial development project for PM Construction’s corporate headquarters and maintenance garage. The approvals illustrate the board’s role in managing the township’s development, balancing residential expansion, and business growth with community concerns and zoning regulations.

Ocean Zoning Board Approves Two-Family Home Expansion

Overview: In a decision, the Ocean Zoning Board has approved the renovation and expansion of a pre-existing non-conforming two-family house located in the R4 district. The board’s approval came after professional planner Andrew Janu presented a robust case for the variance relief required for the said property. The proposal included adding an additional bedroom to each unit, bulk variances for parking, the location of a secondary accessory structure, and sight lighting on building-mounted fixtures.

Asbury Park Zoning Board Approves Pool Placement

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Asbury Park Zoning Board approved a contentious pool placement application, despite split opinions and a detailed public discussion on the project’s compliance with local zoning regulations. The board’s decision to greenlight the pool, which is to be located in the front yard of a property, came with several stipulations. These included relocating mechanical equipment, preserving existing trees, adjusting stormwater piping, and potentially adding a fence behind the pool equipment to address safety and aesthetic concerns.

Summit City Zoning Board Approves Kent Place School Project Modifications

Overview: The Summit City Zoning Board meeting delved into the intricacies of the proposed modifications to the Kent Place School building project, culminating in board approval. The discussions, which included a careful examination of the plans, focused on alterations prompted by unexpected geotechnical findings, which necessitated changes to the building layout, including the lowering of the dance studio to ground level and the elimination of a basement.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Advances Development Projects Amid Pedestrian Access Concerns

Overview: The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meeting addressed development applications, with discussions centering on a substantial mixed-use project involving a health and fitness club, residential units, and environmental considerations, as well as the installation of a new generator for New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM). The meeting unfolded with debates over pedestrian accessibility, stormwater management, and the necessity of variances for the generator installation. The board also contemplated contributions towards a pedestrian master plan and the protection of community ball fields.