Raritan Zoning Board Approves Key Development Project Amidst Various Amendments
- Meeting Overview:
The Raritan Zoning Board of Adjustment recently held a meeting where a series of decisions on development projects and zoning variances captured the focus of local stakeholders. Among the key outcomes, the board approved a zoning variance for a development project, which included last-minute revisions to the resolution. Furthermore, resolutions related to a self-storage facility construction and multiple time extension requests for various projects were discussed and concluded with decisions.
The development project in question underwent careful scrutiny as the board members proposed several amendments to Resolution Number 20243. These amendments primarily addressed the number of parking spaces, introducing new conditions that would affect the parking layout. The changes were significant enough to prompt a discussion about the board attorney’s awareness and the need to inform them of the revisions. This resolution was ultimately approved with the incorporated revisions.
Another resolution that passed pertained to a self-storage facility. The board had before it a redline version of the resolution, which was found to be acceptable to the applicant. With a motion from the board members, the resolution was approved, enabling the construction of the facility to proceed.
The meeting also navigated the complexities of time extensions for existing projects. One such instance involved a property on Tiffany Drive, where the applicant sought a final certificate of occupancy. While the details of the request were not fully disclosed, the board’s engagement with the issue highlighted the procedural challenges developers may encounter in meeting compliance deadlines.
In a related vein, the board discussed an extension request for a pending matter, which was driven by the planner’s review correspondence that flagged the need for amended variance relief. The representative for the applicant requested an adjournment to the board’s second meeting in April to allow ample time to address and review these issues. The board acknowledged the complexities and granted an adjournment to the next available hearing date.
The board then deliberated on a withdrawal request from an applicant’s representative, who sought to dismiss their application without prejudice, preserving the option for future filings. After a debate on the matter, the board consented to the withdrawal under the specified condition.
Another application discussed involved a request for a variance related to outdoor vehicle storage at an existing storage facility. The applicant’s representative sought an adjournment of the hearing due to insufficient time to address concerns raised in a compliance review letter. In response, the board decided to continue the hearing, scheduling it for both April 4th and May 2nd, and determined that further notice was not necessary.
Lastly, a time extension request for resolution compliance was brought to the board’s attention. The applicant’s representative asked for a 90-day extension to ensure that the revised plans could be reviewed, approved, and signed. After debating the merits of the request, the board granted the extension.
Scott Sipos
Zoning Board Officials:
Cynthia Schaefer, Rasul Damji, Randy Block, Steve Farsiou, Lindsey Kuhl-Brengel, James Ferraro, Laurette Kratina, Donna Drewes, James Miller, Jonathan Drill (Board Attorney), Jeffrey Vaccarella (Township Planner), Rakesh Darji (Township & Temporary Engineer), Mark Kataryniak (Temporary Board Engineer), John Morgan Thomas (Township & Board Landscape Architect), Jessica Caldwell (Board Planner), Jay Troutman (Board Traffic Consultant), Jackie Klapp (Board Stenographer)
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Meeting Type:
Zoning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
03/21/2024
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Recording Published:
03/22/2024
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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:
Hunterdon County
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Towns:
Raritan Township
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