Allendale Land Use Board Deliberates on Residential Setback Variances and Structural Amendments

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board meeting focused on several issues including amendments to previous resolutions, proposed expansions requiring setback variances, and the implications of landscaping changes on municipal drainage systems. The council navigated through various applications, each presenting unique challenges and requiring careful consideration of local ordinances and community standards.

Allendale Land Use Board Rejects Rehabilitation Facility Expansion After Year-Long Deliberations

Overview: In a move, the Allendale Land Use Board denied the application for an expansion of the non-conforming Allenel Rehabilitation and Healthcare facility, concluding a series of public hearings that spanned over a year. The board found the application lacking sufficient evidence to justify the requested use and bulk variances, resulting in a clear majority vote against the proposed development. In addition to this significant decision, the board also reviewed and approved several other residential modification applications during the meeting.

Allendale Honors Red-Shouldered Hawk as Official Borough Bird

Overview: The Allendale Borough Council meeting on September 18, 2025, primarily featured a proclamation designating the red-shouldered hawk as the borough’s honorary bird. The council also discussed various municipal matters, including a grant for sidewalk renovations, a mutual aid agreement for water emergencies, and ongoing public safety initiatives.

Allendale Board Denies Expansion of Nursing Facility Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board meeting centered around the contentious expansion proposal of the Allenell Rehabilitation and Healthcare facility. The board ultimately voted to deny the application, citing ongoing community concerns and doubts about the facility’s compliance with previously agreed conditions. The decision followed discussions involving operational challenges at the nursing home, emergency response implications, and community relations.

Allendale Board Deliberates on Property Modifications Amid Infrastructure Concerns

Overview: The Allendale Land Use Board convened to address multiple property modification applications and discuss infrastructure issues, including municipal parking and flood-related safety concerns.