Raritan Planning Board Focuses on Diamond Nation Parking Concerns Amid Application Adjournment
- Meeting Overview:
The Raritan Planning Board meeting centered on ongoing concerns regarding parking space calculations for the Diamond Nation LLC site, following the adjournment of a public hearing on their application until September 24, 2025. The delay has been attributed to unresolved issues related to overflow parking and occupancy calculations at the site.
The discussion at the meeting focused on the methodology for determining parking space requirements for unique properties like Diamond Nation, which has led to confusion among board members and the public. Concerns were raised about how occupancy and overflow parking are calculated and who is responsible for these determinations. An attendee noted that the existing method for calculating occupancy, which is important for determining parking needs, is not clear. They emphasized the need for a more systematic approach to ensure that parking capacity meets the site’s maximum day requirements.
The board intends to work closely with Jay Troutman, the Board Traffic Consultant, to thoroughly address these parking concerns. Troutman is tasked with providing a reliable number for overflow parking spaces, potentially involving additional professionals like architects if necessary. This will ensure that any future approval of the Diamond Nation application is based on accurate parking data.
Aside from the Diamond Nation discussion, the board also addressed a time extension request from Mon’nique and Joshua Robinson regarding subdivision deeds on Rayville Road. The board granted a 90-day extension to complete minor corrections in the deeds’ descriptions, with expectations to finalize the process without further delays.
Bob King
Planning Board Officials:
Edward J. Gettings, Donna Drewes, Michelle Cavalchire, James Miller, Scott MacDade, Robyn Fatooh, Dennis Concannon, Glenn Sokoloski, Joseph Tauriello, Esq. (Board Attorney), Jeffrey Vaccarella, Aicp, PP (Township Planner), Rakesh Darji, PE (Township & Board Engineer), John Morgan Thomas, ASLA (Township & Board Landscape Architect), Jessica Caldwell, Aicp, PP (Board Planner), Jay Troutman, PE (Board Traffic Consultant)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/09/2025
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Recording Published:
07/11/2025
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Duration:
15 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Hunterdon County
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Towns:
Raritan Township
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