Howell Township Zoning Board Approves Property Modification Amid Detailed Discussions

Overview: During a review of applications at the Howell Township zoning board meeting on December 18th, 2023, the most notable case was the approval of a bulk variance for homeowners Janine and Joseph Marone. The approval, conditional on a number of stipulations, allows the Marones to construct two second-story additions to their single-family dwelling on an undersized lot on Bri Avenue. The meeting also featured a discussion on the size limit for accessory structures and the annual review of resolutions.

Millburn Town Zoning Board Gives Green Light to Christ Church Pavilion and Addresses Property Variance Issues

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Millburn Town Zoning Board discussed a series of property-related cases, with the proposal from Christ Church in Short Hills taking center stage. The church sought variance relief to construct a 12 ft by 12 ft open-sided wood Pavilion for outdoor educational purposes. The board, which saw the attendance of Vice Chair Craig Ploetner, Gary Rosen, Regina Truitt, Joseph Caulfield, and others, approved the application, following a review of the design and its implications.

Zoning Board Approves Reconstruction on Undersized Lot, Emphasizes Environmental Compliance

Overview: In its most recent meeting on December 11th, 2023, the Howell Township Zoning Board, led by Chairman Paul Sayah, approved the reconstruction of a single-family dwelling on an undersized lot, while emphasizing the need for environmental compliance and public safety considerations.

River Edge Land Use Board Approves Variances for Property Expansions

Overview: The River Edge Land Use Board approved several variances at its December 13, 2023 meeting, including a property expansion on Valley Road and a new deck installation on Spring Valley Avenue. The board also established its 2024 meeting calendar and addressed other procedural matters.

River Edge Land Use Board Green-Lights Building Projects Amidst Hot Debate

Overview: In a heated recent meeting, the River Edge Land Use Board confronted a host of complex construction projections.