Thursday, August 4, 2011
Hunterdon among counties offered $3.248 million for Highlands land preservation (Staff, Hunterdon County Democrat) Hunterdon, Morris, Warren, Passaic Counties
“The New Jersey Highlands Development Credit Bank (HDC Bank) has made offers to preserve another 130 acres of land in Morris, Warren, Passaic and Hunterdon counties, providing up to $3,248,000 to landowners in the Highlands Preservation Area.”
Zoning Board rejects plan for drug, alcohol rehab facility (Staff, The Hammonton News) Hammonton, Atlantic County
“The Zoning Board voted 4-3 to reject a use variance that would have allowed an impatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility to open on the White Horse Pike.”
Public on Master Plan: Protect Neighborhoods, Promote Business, Keep It Simple (Bergen, Ocean City Patch) Ocean City, Cape May County
“Ocean City’s Planning Board invited the public on Wednesday night to share their thoughts on the future of the island — and about 20 people answered the call.”
Bike and walking studies gear up in Monmouth, Ocean (Higgs, The Asbury Park Press) Monmouth, Ocean Counties
“As Red Bank goes, so goes Monmouth County, at least when it comes to using the same interactive online and in-person format the borough used to gather information for the borough’s Bike and Pedestrian report.”
Middle Township Committee Gives Nod to New Master Plan (McGuire, Cape May County Herald) Middle, Cape May County
“They grew a proverbial line in the sand, as well as the streets, the woods, and wetlands, too. But at the end of the day, Middle Township Committee unanimously passed Ordinance No. 1392-11, Chapter 250 Zoning, which officially adopted the township’s new master plan.”
Officials Call On Residents To Help Fight Proposed Development (Antonelli, Cranford Patch) Cranford, Union County
“It’s going to take more than a legal appeal by the Cranford Township Committee to prevent 360 residential units from being built on Birchwood Avenue. The entire township must come together in opposition, officials said during a special meeting Tuesday night.”
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
N.J. allocates $157M for preservation of state land, natural resources (Gibson, The Star-Ledger) Statewide
“Almost a week after it was initially planned, Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation today to allocate money to green space preservation projects.”
Another Solar Energy Farm Coming to Manalapan? (Gandolfo, Manalapan Patch) Manalapan, Monmouth County
“Kenneth Pape, partner at Heilbrunn Pape, is expecting to seek approval for plans to develop Manalapan’s third solar energy farm at the township Zoning Board meeting on Thursday, August 4. Pape recently gave a full presentation on plans for the farm to Manalapan’s Environmental Commission.”
Morris seeks commuter rail study for Rt. 23 corridor service (Staff, The Daily Record) Morris County
“The Morris County freeholders and the county’s Board of Transportation are calling for a study into the feasibility of re-establishing commuter rail service on the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway along the Route 23 corridor in Morris, Sussex and Passaic counties.”
Rumson neighbors fight cutting of trees (Higgs, The Asbury Park Press) Rumson, Monmouth County
“A Navesink Avenue coupled started to make their case Monday night against a builder who they alleged clear-cut 77 percent of the trees on the lot next door to their home, in violation of the borough’s ordinance, which allows a maximum of 40 percent to be removed.”
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
2 Wanaque residential developments do not need to comply with 2004 environmental standards, court panel rules (Baxter, The Star-Ledger) Wanaque, Passaic County
“Two residential developments in Wanaque Borough do not need to comply with environmental rules under the state Highlands Act, a Superior Court panel ruled today.”
New Golden Triangle deal moving forward (Russell, mycentraljersey.com) East Brunswick, Middlesex County
“A negotiated agreement has been worked out between the township and Toll Brothers for the property known as the Golden Triangle that will bring retail space, including a big-box store, and 200 to 400 residential units to the site bordered by Route 18 and Tices Lane.”
Board Pushes Aquatics Center Decision to September (De Bellis, Berkeley Heights Patch) Berkeley Heights, Union County
“Residents appealing the zoning approval for the proposed Berkeley Aquatic Center’s new 51,000-square foot facility on the border of Warren and Berkeley Heights argued that the facility would not be consistent with permitted use under municipal ordinances at the zoning board meeting on Monday night.”
Friday, July 29, 2011
Keeping public access public (Oswald, The Asbury Park Press) Jersey Shore
“Anglers are anxious.”
60-unit condo plan under consideration in Burlington City (O’Sullivan, phillyburbs.com) Burlington City, Burlington County
“A plan for a 60-unit condominium development in the Yorkshire neighborhood has raised concerns about density, parking and environmental impact.”
New Development for a Tired Industrial Town (Martin, The New York Times) Harrison, Hudson County
“Starting leasing next month beside the PATH station here: 275 new rental units with an attended lobby, a fitness center, an outdoor pool and volleyball court, a residents’ lounge, and garage parking — all within walking distance of a major-league soccer stadium.”
First phase of Pleasantville’s City Center Project would add 300 condos, retail space (Spahr, The Press of Atlantic City) Atlantic City, Atlantic County
“The city is close to acquiring the last properties it needs to begin the first phase of a roughly $150 million downtown redevelopment project.”
New Jersey sets new record for solar energy (Baxter, NorthJersey.com) Statewide
“The state hit a new record in June for solar energy installations and the resulting electric generation capacity compared to any prior month, according to state environmental officials.”
Residents Voice Concerns Over Walmart Windmills (Piniat, Lacey Patch) Lacey, Ocean County
“Lanoka Harbor resident Peter Zarycki thought it was a joke when he received a certified letter notifying his neighborhood that windmills might be installed on top of lighting fixturs in the Walmart parking lot.”
North Jersey religious groups fighting zoning laws and winning (Yellin, NorthJersey.com) North Jersey
“Religious groups across North Jersey are challenging local zoning laws with plans to put houses of worship on dwindling taxable land, and if legal precedent is any judge, city boards and unhappy neighbors don’t have a prayer.”
Morristown may form shade tree commission for public education campaign (Coughlin, MorristownGreen.com) Morristown, Morris County
“Is it time for tree-age in Morristown?”
Town Council Passess Ordinance to Add Riparian Zone Protections (De Bellis, Berkeley Heights Patch) Berkeley Heights, Union County
“Residents opposed to an ordinance that amends the township’s code on flood damage prevention to include riparian zone protections continued their protests to the town council on Tuesday night.”
Planning Board clears way for gentleman’s club (Prisament, Shore News Today) Galloway, Atlantic County
“The Planning Board cleared the way for a ‘gentleman’s club to open at the Vienna Inn on the White Horse Pike on Thursday, July 21.”
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 (Afternoon)
NEWS
Howell taking close look at development (Haberstroh, News Transcript) Howell, Monmouth County
“Municipal officials are taking action to deal with a situation that has concerned the residents of one development in Howell.”
OPINION
N.J. back to square one on affordable-housing policy (Hoff Jr., for NJ Biz) Statewide
“Contrary to what many politicians and municipal officials say, the Council on Affordable Housing is not responsible for the quagmire known commonly as New Jersey’s affordable-housing policy.”
Monday, December 27, 2010 (Morning)
NEWS
Religious group, environmentalists battle over preserved land in Edison (Johnson, The Star-Ledger) Edison, Middlesex County
“It’s church vs. nature.”
OPINION
Keep the Dinky stationary (Staff, The Times of Trenton) Princeton, Mercer County
“As discussions continue about Princeton university’s plan for an arts transit district, the commissioner of the state Department of Transportation has expressed support for the proposal, which also involves relocation of the Dinky train station.”
Thursday, December 16, 2010 (Morning)
New Jersey May Get $128 Million Refund From U.S. for Canceled Rail Tunnel (McNichol, Bloomberg) Statewide
“New Jersey will get a refund of almost half that $271 million it owes the federal government for canceling a proposed commuter-rail tunnel once the money is repaid, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said.”
N.J. Senate panel approves tax breaks for historic building rehabilitations, limos, movie studios (Friedman, The Star-Ledger) Statewide
“Developers and homeowners who rehabilitate historic buildings would be eligible for major tax breaks under a bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee today.”
Residents Make Last Ditch Effort to Stop Development (Thorne, Cranford Patch) Cranford, Union County
“The plan to build 163 housing units along South Avenue is now one step closer to becoming reality.”
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 (Morning)
Interested in advertising in the header of one of our daily updates? You’ll reach a highly targeted group of land use professionals and developers. Contact njlandusenews@gmail.com for more info.
—-
NEWS
NJ Transit requests $75M from killed ARC tunnel funds for new train cars (Staff, The Associated Press) Statewide
“Money meant to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River might be used to purchase new train cars.”
Proposed Lawrence drug rehab center back before zoning board (Staff, The Trentonian) Lawrence, Mercer County
“On Wednesday night, the Lawrence Zoning Board will resume its hearing into developer John Simone’s application for a use variance that would permit him to lease part of his vacant medical office building at 100 Federal Point Blvd. to Sunrise Detox to run a 38-bed residential treatment facility.”
COURTS
Devito v. Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Middletown (Appellate Division) Middletown, Monmouth County
Zoning Board rejected fence. Applicant appealed, trial court ruled that the Zoning Board acted in an arbitrary, capricious, and unreasonable manner. Appellate Division reverses trial court.
Monday, December 13, 2010 (Morning)
NEWS
NJ Transit to update community on ‘time sensitive’ redevelopment proposal for Hoboken rail yards (Colaneri, The Jersey Journal) Hoboken, Hudson County
“Back in September, NJ Transit came forward with yet another proposal for the Hoboken rail yards, touting the interest of an unnamed ‘world class company’ in relocating its headquarters on Mile Square soil.”
Planners say it’s time to beef up Dinky (Knapp, The Times of Trenton) Princeton, Mercer County
“Continue to strengthen Dinky rail service from Princeton to Princeton Junction. That’s the message the Regional Planning Board of Princeton is sending to NJ Transit.”
Variance OK’d for pumps to West Deptford Wawa (Scott, The Gloucester County Times) West Deptford, Gloucester County
“In spite of protests from a worried township resident, the zoning board has approved a variance allowing Wawa to put in a gas station next to its Crown Point Road store.”
Wednesday, December 1, 2010 (Evening)
NEWS
Lawsuit takes aim at warehouse approval (Degnan, The Messenger-Press) Robbinsville, Mercer County
“Resident George Vardakis Jr. has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the zoning board’s recent decision allowing a 90,000 square-foot warehouse/office space building to be built on Meadowbrook Road.”
Edison zoning board rejects T-Mobile cell tower proposal (Johnson, The Star-Ledger) Edison, Middlesex County
“The Edison zoning board unanimously rejected T-Mobile’s plan to erect a cell phone antenna site of Elizabeth Avenue — a project residents could have disrupted a nearby natural gas pipline.”
RFQ
Arts & Design Planning Consultant — Great Falls Arts & Revitalization Initiative
