Proposed Ordinance to 'Facilitate' Rebuilding for Some

If approved by township Committee, some residents in flood hazard areas will be able to elevate homes without zoning board approval

The Planning Board has recommended an ordinance to the township Committee that would allow residents living on an undersized lot in flood hazard areas to elevate without zoning board approval as long as they meet setback requirements. The amendment, if approved by the Committee, would "facilitate" the rebuilding process for residents who have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Sandy, Director of Community Development John Curtin said at a regular Planning Board meeting Monday. Residents living on undersized lots would be able to elevate their homes without zoning board approval as long as their plans meet setback regulations and do not require variances. But to elevate a home that rises above 35 feet would still require a variance, …

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Lacey Planning Board Agenda, April 8

Topics of discussion include flood hazard ordinance changes and the conceptual plans for two residential developments

The Lacey Planning Board will be meeting at 7 p.m. Monday for its regular meeting at the Municipal Building. Topics of discussion include flood hazard ordinance changes and the conceptual plans for two residential developments. Below is a copy of the agenda: Regular Meeting Agenda Vouchers Submitted By:  Joseph Coronato, Esq. ® Gravatt Consulting ® Susan Connor Minutes to be Voted Upon:  Feb 11, Regular Meeting Minutes (Eligible to Vote: Cortese, Slota, Curtin, Reid, Quinn, Most, Conaty, Laureigh, Kennis) Resolutions to be Voted Upon:     Application #13-SP-01 Preliminary & final site plan - Block: 1837, Lot: 4.02, Tax Map: 76 Submitted by: Lacey MUA /Applicant A. ) Applications for Technical Completeness:              None B. ) …

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Reluctant Utilities Authority Receives Township Approval for Existing Facilities

After purchasing township property in 2010, the LMUA was originally told they would not need site plan approval

The Lacey Municipal Utilities Authority (LMUA) was reluctant to approach the Planning Board for approval of facilities that have existed for 15 years. At the request of the township, the LMUA submitted a final site plan application and had it approved by the Planning Board on Monday night. “We have been directed to be here today by the township and we are here seeking final site plan approval for what has existed for about 15 years,” LMUA attorney Jerry Dasti said. Up until two years ago the LMUA leased storage and maintenance facilities on township property and had a cell tower built. When the township was struggling financially in 2010, a deal was solidified to have the LMUA purchase the property for $500,000, Deputy Mayor and Planning …

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Live Chat: Lacey Planning Board Meeting, Feb. 11

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Planning Board Appointments and Schedule Set for 2013

Meetings will remain the second Monday of the month

The township Plannin Board made appointments and set the meeting schedule for 2013 as it reorganized on Monday evening. All appointments, with the exception of Vice Chairman and Conflict Attorney, remain the same for 2013. Last year, Charles Wood served as Vice Chairman and the Conflict Attorney was selected on a case by case basis. Appointments: Meeting times will remain the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted on the township calendar. Meetings will be held at the Municipal Building, 818 Lacey Road, Forked River.

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Revised Master Plan Adoption Recommended to Committee

The modified report proposes permitting multi-family dwelling units in mixed-use buildings

The Planning Board approved a resolution recommending the township Committee adopt the Master Plan Re-examination Report, a guiding document on land use and development goals, Monday night. A Planning Board committee developed in October 2011 worked alongside the Economic Development Commission to review and update the master plan, Deputy Mayor and Planning Board member Gary Quinn said. Elements looked at included land use, housing circulation, utilities, renewable energy, community facilities, recreation, conservation, farmland preservation, business and the historic district. The major change to the master plan, which hasn’t been updated in 15 years, pertains to residential sites, Quinn said. As Lacey became more developed with big box …

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10:22 am on Tuesday, January 15, 2013

As Lacey became more developed with big box stores, the mom-and-pop shops have been impacted, Quinn said. Not what he said when he was pushing for them...tax relief for residents...NOT   more ›

Live Chat: Lacey Planning Board Meeting, Jan. 14

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