Margate Planning Board Approves Home Elevation Variance

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Margate Planning Board approved a variance application for the elevation of an existing single-family home, addressing the need for flood compliance and additional parking. The application for 109 South Argyle LLC was deferred, and the board conducted a detailed evaluation of the variances sought for side yard setbacks and building height on another property.

Edison Zoning Board Approves New Worship Place Amid Variances

Overview: The Edison Zoning Board recently approved a proposal for a new worship place on Kilmer Road. The proposal, which required a D1 variance due to the space not being permitted for religious assembly in the current zone, was thoroughly reviewed, with the board members deeming the proposed use as inherently beneficial. The decision followed a discussion where the applicant presented plans including daily schedules, age groups, and activities. This approval was among various cases handled by the board, which also addressed residential expansions, new home constructions, and a meditation center proposal.

Millburn Zoning Board Tackles Variances and FAR Calculations

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Millburn Town Zoning Board addressed several significant zoning variance requests, with a particular focus on a complex case involving multiple variances for a property undergoing construction in the R3 Zone District. The board engaged in thorough discussions regarding the interpretation of the floor area ratio (FAR) concerning detached garages in residential properties, revealing divergent opinions and prompting a detailed examination of the township’s zoning ordinance.

Morris Plains Board Approves Development Project

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Morris Plains Planning Board granted preliminary site plan approval for a substantial development project, encompassing retail, commercial, and daycare facilities, alongside a self-storage unit and a food market. The project, with a total square footage of 278,000 square feet, sparked debates over tree removal, parking variances, and stormwater management.

Little Falls Board Denies Zen Real Estate Building Application

Overview: In the most recent Little Falls Planning Board meeting, the Board denied the application from Zen Real Estate LLC for various variances required for their property development. This decision was reached due to a lack of affirmative votes. Zen Real Estate’s application had been a continuation from a previous hearing, and revised plans were presented which included a 20-foot setback and a 30-foot height, intended to address concerns about visual impact from neighboring properties. However, discussions at the meeting revealed persistent concerns about the visual impact of the rooftop and the safety of potential installations. Despite suggestions to condition any screening to the review and approval of the planner, the board could not resolve the variances being sought, leading to the denial of the application.