Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Grants UPS Extension for Sound Wall Construction Amidst Ongoing Negotiations
- Meeting Overview:
The Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board meeting on July 7, 2025, saw developments regarding a sound wall project proposed by UPS at their facility on Jefferson Road. The board granted UPS a series of extensions to complete the construction of this wall, initially approved in 2021, to address noise complaints from neighboring Hanover Township residents. This decision, alongside approvals for a soil moving permit and redevelopment plans, marked a meeting focused on balancing community concerns with developmental progress.
14:45The primary focus of the meeting revolved around UPS’s request for an extension to build sound walls at their facility, initially approved to mitigate noise affecting nearby residents. The representatives from UPS sought three one-year extensions, pushing the deadline to September 2026, with an emphasis on starting construction by September of the following year. This request arose amidst ongoing discussions with Hanover Township neighbors, who had raised concerns about noise levels from the UPS operations. The board had approved a 32-foot wall initially, but recent deliberations considered reducing the height to 16 or 24 feet to address both noise mitigation and visual impacts on the neighborhood.
15:33During the meeting, it was noted that there had been no recent noise violations reported since the last hearing, leading some board members to perceive a degree of complacency about the urgency of the situation. However, UPS representatives assured the board of their commitment to resolving the matter amicably. They highlighted continuous engagement with neighbors and ongoing assessments by noise consultants to ensure compliance with state regulations. The board members expressed the necessity of communication between UPS and the impacted residents, with one member expressing a desire for more proactive updates from the residents or Hanover Township officials, indicating, “I would have loved to have gotten some indication from the objectors or from Hanover Township indicating that this was going on.”
The board ultimately supported the request for extensions, recognizing the importance of finding a solution that satisfies both the residents and UPS. The motion to approve the extension was unanimously supported.
01:05Following the UPS discussion, the board addressed application number 24504 by 504 Real Estate Group LLC for a major final site plan. This proposal involved constructing two second-story apartments above an existing restaurant on North Federal Road. After a motion was made to approve the application, the board members unanimously supported the plan through a roll call vote, highlighting a smooth and uncontested decision-making process.
10:39The board also considered a major soil moving permit application by Russell Bombberg, who sought approval to relocate excess soil from a township road improvement project to his property on Long Ridge Road. Bombberg clarified that the soil originated from the town’s excavations, not an external source, and provided documentation indicating engineering department approval, contingent on certain conditions regarding drainage and soil cleanliness. The board concluded the evidentiary portion and approved the soil moving permit with unanimous support, emphasizing compliance with regulations concerning soil contaminants.
23:08In addition to these applications, the board reviewed an amended redevelopment plan for a property on Lacawana Avenue. The plan, previously deemed consistent with the township’s master plan, faced concerns from the township council and residents about preserving a wooded area on the site. Adjustments included specific language to ensure loading bays would not face residential zones and to minimize impacts on natural features. The board members expressed satisfaction with these revisions and voted to accept the proposed changes.
25:55The meeting addressed another redevelopment proposal for the Gate Hall Drive area, identified as needing transformation from commercial office space to residential use. The proposed plan included constructing townhomes, with a provision for 36 affordable housing units within 177 planned units. Members discussed the design aspects, with some expressing a preference against the stack townhome style, likening it to low-rise apartment complexes. Despite individual stylistic preferences, the board acknowledged the proposal’s alignment with the master plan’s goals of diverse housing options and approved the redevelopment plan as consistent with township objectives.
James R. Barberio
Planning Board Officials:
Anil Dadheech, Michael de Pierro, Tom Dinsmore, Dominic Mele, Gordon Meth, Nick Napolitano, Ted Stanziale, Jennifer Vealey, John Von Achen, Stuart Wiser (Board Planner, Arh), Andrew Cangiano (Board Engineer, Gpi), Dan Lagana (Board Attorney, Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs), Nora O. Jolie (Board Secretary)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/07/2025
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Recording Published:
07/08/2025
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Duration:
32 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Morris County
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Towns:
Parsippany-Troy Hills
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