Morris Town Council Debates Environmental and Development Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Morris Town Council, members deliberated on several development projects, including the transformation of a former junkyard into a residential area and the introduction of a multifamily housing development. The meeting also addressed a proposal for the installation of a whole-house generator in a residential front yard.

Raritan Zoning Board Approves Variances for Target Store and Shopping Center Revitalization

Overview: In a development for local commerce and infrastructure, the Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved a series of variances and resolutions critical to the revitalization of a shopping center, which will include the introduction of a Target retail store. The meeting, held on February 15th, 2024, addressed several issues including parking lot reconfiguration, stormwater management, signage, and landscaping.

Millburn Zoning Board Approves Several Property Renovations Amid Variances and Community Concerns

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Millburn Town Zoning Board approved multiple property applications that sought variances for expansions and additions tailored to accommodate growing family needs and modernize residential spaces. These approvals came despite debates over construction impacts on neighborhood aesthetics and character. The board also discussed a proposal requiring several variances for a major renovation, which was met with concerns about its size and potential impact on the neighborhood, leading to a decision to carry the application to a later date.

Bedminster Land Use Board Approves Use Variance Amidst Controversy Over Property’s Legal Status

Overview: The Bedminster Land Use Board recently approved a use variance for a property that has been the center of a zoning dispute. The approval allows the continuance of a two-family dwelling in the VN2 Restricted Village Neighborhood District, despite the area’s zoning regulations that typically do not permit such use. The decision followed rigorous debate over the property’s history, the role of realtors, and the township’s enforcement actions.

Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Weighs Major Self-Storage Project Amid Requests for Variance Relief

Overview: On February 1, 2024, the Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to discuss several applications, including a notable proposal from Extra Space Management Inc. This proposal outlined plans for a significant expansion of a self-storage facility at 101 US Highway 9, requiring preliminary and final major site plan approval along with variance relief. The meeting also dealt with routine administrative matters, including swearing in Michael Victoria as alternate one and approving various resolutions for variance relief.