Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Denies MCB Landscaping LLC Application for Highway 516 Property

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Adjustment convened to discuss multiple applications, including the denial of a bifurcated D variance for MCB Landscaping LLC, requests for variances for existing structures on Greenwood Avenue, and design waivers for residential driveways.

Old Bridge Township Council Approves $8 Million Settlement for Ron Bay Slag Site Cleanup

Overview: In a decision, the Old Bridge Township Council unanimously approved an $8 million settlement for the litigation related to the Ron Bay slag site, an area burdened by contamination issues for nearly 40 years. This decision came during the council’s meeting on August 13, 2024, where various community matters were discussed.

Old Bridge Township Zoning Board Denies Landscaping Business Variance Amid Traffic and Safety Concerns

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting on August 1, 2024, saw discussions and decisions, including the denial of a D1 use variance for MCB Landscaping on County Route 516, sparked by concerns over traffic, safety, and neighborhood character. Other notable resolutions included approvals for bulk variances related to residential properties, but it was the landscaping business application that garnered the most attention and debate.

Old Bridge Township Plans Redevelopment Zone Expansion

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Old Bridge Township Planning Board discussed updates regarding local development projects and zoning modifications. The board addressed a proposed area investigation study for the redevelopment at the intersection of Jake Brown Road and US Highway 9, as well as the inclusion of Cheesecake Quake Farm into the Redevelopment Zone. The meeting also dealt with an application for amended major preliminary and final site plan approval for HHFT Urban Renewal LLC, which includes the use of a mezzanine area in a warehouse building. Furthermore, a zoning board application for a 45-acre property previously divided into two different zones was reviewed, underlining the impact of the newly adopted Redevelopment plan on required variances.

Old Bridge Zoning Board Approves Variances, Addresses Permit Issues

Overview: The Old Bridge Township Zoning Board recently addressed several key zoning variance requests and permit issues, approving a new covered front porch and discussing the significance of obtaining proper permits for property improvements. The board also tackled concerns about stormwater runoff and debated the appropriateness of a design waiver for a property’s setback.