Bernards Zoning Board Approves Variances for Residential Improvements

Overview: In a recent Bernards Zoning Board meeting, variances were granted for residential property improvements, including the construction of a pool and outdoor entertainment area, and a home addition project. These approvals came after thorough discussions focused on the impact of such developments on the neighborhood’s environment and aesthetic.

Millburn Zoning Board Greenlights Buddhist Center Despite Parking Concerns

Overview: In a notable development at the recent Millburn Town Zoning Board meeting, members granted a use variance for the establishment of a Dharma Chakra Buddhist center on Main Street, in a space previously challenged by parking and flooding issues. The decision followed extensive deliberation over the center’s impact on local parking availability and its adherence to contractual parking lease terms.

Sayreville Zoning Board Contemplates Mixed-Use Property Development

Overview: In a recent Sayreville Borough Zoning Board meeting, the most pressing topic was the proposed development of a property on Bordentown Avenue. The applicant, Lambido LLC, sought approval to convert a commercial parking area into a garage structure within a residential zone, which also falls under the Light Industrial Business Science (LI-BS) overlay zone. The proposed use of the property as a storage facility for CO2 canisters and vehicles for a beverage distribution company necessitated variance relief due to the blending of residential and business uses.

Long Hill Planning Board Faces Complex Subdivision, Extension Requests

Overview: The Long Hill Planning Board’s recent meeting tackled a series of challenging topics, including contentious extension requests for Prism Millington and other properties, a minor subdivision application complicated by historical constraints, and a debate over the conditions of a resolution regarding a storage shed straddling a property line. Concerns over potential litigation, the impact on local drainage, and responsibilities for easement maintenance were issues addressed by the board.

Howell Zoning Board Approves Warehouse Use Variance

Overview: In a recent session, Howell Zoning Board approved a use variance and preliminary major site plan with bulk variances for a property previously utilized for watermelon distribution, paving the way for its transformation into a retail sales, storage, and distribution center. This decision comes despite concerns raised by a resident about the potential impacts on the surrounding residential area, including traffic and road conditions. The property, situated in a residential zone, will undergo substantial changes, including adjustments to setbacks, lot coverage, and structural alterations.