Monroe Zoning Board Grants Extension for Shared Properties Development Amidst Community Concerns
-
Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
-
Meeting Date:
10/29/2024
-
Recording Published:
10/29/2024
-
Duration:
24 Minutes
-
State:
New Jersey
-
County:
Middlesex County
-
Towns:
Monroe (Middlesex County)
- Meeting Overview:
The Monroe Zoning Board approved a two-year extension for a section of the Shared Properties development on Apple Garth and Route 33, allowing the developer until August 31, 2025, to finalize plans for nine townhomes. During the meeting, concerns were also raised by residents regarding zoning practices and the impact of mixed residential and warehouse developments along Route 33.
The extension request for the Shared Properties development was granted after the developer cited post-pandemic delays and the need for additional time to secure necessary approvals. The board unanimously approved the extension, emphasizing the developer’s involvement in intersection improvements at Joan Warren Way and Apple Garth.
Another topic was the ongoing application by New Jersey Cars LLC and Monroe 568 LLC. The applicant requested more time to revise plans following feedback from board members and residents. The revisions include modifications to sea container placements and addressing stormwater management issues. The board tentatively scheduled the next discussion for December 3, 2024, without requiring reposting, given that many residents were present to stay informed.
In the public comment session, residents expressed strong opposition to the current zoning approach along Route 33. They urged the board to consider separate zoning for warehouses to prevent their proximity to residential areas, citing concerns about traffic, pollution, and flooding. Residents called for a revision of the master plan to reflect these concerns. The board clarified that such zoning changes would need to be addressed by the planning board and township council, not the zoning board itself.
Stephen Dalina
Zoning Board Officials:
-
Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
-
Committee:
-
Meeting Date:
10/29/2024
-
Recording Published:
10/29/2024
-
Duration:
24 Minutes
-
Notability Score:
Routine
Receive debriefs about local meetings in your inbox weekly:
-
State:
New Jersey
-
County:
Middlesex County
-
Towns:
Monroe (Middlesex County)
Recent Meetings Nearby:
- 11/11/2024
- 11/08/2024
- 41 Minutes
- 11/07/2024
- 11/07/2024
- 31 Minutes
- 11/07/2024
- 11/07/2024
- 331 Minutes