Ocean Township Planning Board Evaluates Traffic Solutions for Sunset Avenue Development
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Meeting Date:
10/28/2024
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Recording Published:
10/29/2024
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Duration:
58 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Ocean (Monmouth County)
- Meeting Overview:
The Ocean Township Planning Board meeting was dominated by traffic concerns related to a proposed driveway on Logan Road, linked to a development project by 3200 Sunset Commons LLC. The board focused on managing traffic flow and ensuring public safety, with analysis from a traffic engineer and input from local residents who voiced their concerns about congestion and safety on adjacent roadways.
The board spent considerable time discussing the proposal to limit left turns from the new driveway onto Sunset Avenue during peak hours, suggested as a measure to mitigate traffic congestion. The traffic engineer reported that the projected volume of redirected traffic would remain manageable, with no significant increase in congestion levels.
Despite the technical analysis, local residents expressed skepticism. Concerns were raised about the practical implications of these changes on Logan Road, which they described as already narrow and crowded. Participants highlighted the frequent traffic jams and the potential for the new driveway to become a shortcut during busy times, complicating the existing traffic dynamics. One resident emphasized the difficulty of exiting their driveway during peak hours, conflicting with the traffic projections presented.
The board also discussed potential signage solutions to communicate the left-turn restrictions to drivers. Adjustments to the proposed restriction hours were considered, particularly due to school traffic, but the board ultimately leaned towards maintaining the original 4 PM to 7 PM timeframe based on the traffic study data.
In addition to traffic concerns, the board addressed a minor subdivision application for a property on West Park Avenue. The proposal involved dividing an oversized residential lot into two parcels, each requiring variances for lot width. The application was presented without any immediate plans for construction, focusing solely on the subdivision process. Board members and a professional engineer discussed how the lot dimensions complied with zoning requirements, aside from the non-conforming widths.
The board reviewed the neighborhood context, noting that the proposed lots were larger than most in the area and complied with the zoning ordinance in terms of area. Adjustments to front setbacks were considered to align with the master plan’s recommended right-of-way width. After thorough deliberation and clarification on technical variance issues, the board approved the subdivision application.
John P. Napolitani
Planning Board Officials:
Jeffrey Weinstein, David Fisher, John Duthie, Estelle Klose, Edward DiFiglia, Jemal Beale, Jack Ades, Eric Menell, David Bodnovich (Alternate I), Jack Maimye (Alternate II)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/28/2024
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Recording Published:
10/29/2024
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Duration:
58 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Ocean (Monmouth County)
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