Burlington County public meetings in 2023
46 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Taxation Board
The Board of Taxation met virtually to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the December 15, 2023, meeting and the consideration of Resolution 2023-11 regarding an abstract of ratables.
- Approval of December 15, 2023, meeting minutes
- Resolution 2023-11: Abstract of Ratables (tabled from 12/15/2023)
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting to handle routine administrative matters, including approving minutes, hearing add-omit cases, and passing resolutions. Key actions include adopting the abstract of ratables and appointing a tax administrator.
- Resolution 2023-11: Abstract of Ratables
- Resolution 2023-12: Appointment of Tax Administrator
- Approval of minutes from October 3, 2023 meeting
- Add-omit hearings for tax adjustments
Planning Board
The Board will review reports regarding land development from the November 20, 2023 meeting. This includes reviewing motions passed on three subdivisions and four site plans.
- 17 N. Main St./Magnify Brewing conditional approval
- Rt. 130S, LLC/Mixed Use Building approval
- Edgewater Park Police & Court Building approval
- Domenica Foundation Townhouses conditional approval
- Fair Share Senior Housing Phase 3 approvals
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to discuss three development applications: a project in Mount Laurel Township at Church Road and Tuscany Way, and two warehouse projects in Chesterfield and Bordentown Townships along Old York Road. The agenda also includes discussion of checklist rejections. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- B23-24-031: David Cometz application, Mount Laurel Township, Church Road (CR 616) & Tuscany Way (municipal)
- S23-07-075: Active Acq – Old York Country Club Warehouse, Chesterfield Township, Old York Road (CR 660)
- S23-04-006: Oliver Tract – NFI Warehouse, Bordentown Township, Old York Road (CR 660)
- Discussion of checklist rejections
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting to review and vote on several land development plans, including a solar project, a warehouse, and residential developments. They will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and set 2024 meeting dates. The meeting is open to the public.
- Lumberton Solar Phases 2 & 3 – conditional approval
- Bishops Gate Warehouse – conditional approval
- 1804 River Road – conditional approval
- Heritage Village at Moorestown – conditional approval
- Fieldstone at Medford-Daycare/Retail – conditional approval
Land Development Review Committee
The Land Development Review Committee will hold a conference call meeting to review seven development applications across Burlington County townships. Items include a brewery expansion, a mixed-use building, a police and court building, townhouses, and senior housing phases. The committee will also discuss checklist rejections.
- S23-20-049: Magnify Brewing at 17 N Main St, Medford Twp (N Main St/CR 541, Post Office Ln, Charles St)
- S23-12-069: Rt 130S LLC mixed-use building, Edgewater Park Twp (Route 130)
- B23-12-025: Edgewater Police & Court Building, Edgewater Park Twp (Mount Holly Rd/CR 626 & Cedar St)
- S23-22-059: Domenica Foundation townhouses, Moorestown Twp (N Lenola Rd/CR 608)
- B23-24-029 & S23-24-072: Fair Share Senior Housing Phase 3, Mount Laurel Twp (Hovetech Blvd/CR 636 Spur & Fostertown Rd/CR 636)
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The meeting scheduled for November 16, 2023, was cancelled due to a lack of business.
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting virtually to approve the minutes from September 12, 2023, and to receive the Land Development Review report, which includes six site plan and subdivision decisions from the previous meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with no new business or public hearings listed, but the meeting is open to public comment.
- Approval of Premier Trailer Leasing & Storage (S23-18-056)
- Conditional approval of Leventhal Realty Warehouse (S23-24-057)
- Conditional approval with waiver of North Hanover Realty Warehouse (S23-26-032)
- Conditional approval of North Hanover Realty Partners (B23-26-015)
- Approval of 900 Richards Run / Whitesell (S21-15-084) and 319 Dulty's Lane / Whitesell (S23-06-016)
Land Development Review Committee
The Land Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss five development applications, including a solar project, a warehouse, and several residential/commercial developments. The agenda lists these items for discussion and checklist rejections, indicating the committee will review the applications for compliance with county standards.
- Lumberton Solar Phases 2 & 3, Stacey Haines Rd (CR 612), Lumberton Township
- Bishops Gate Warehouse, Leadenhall Rd & Walton Ave, Mount Laurel Township
- 1804 River Rd, River Rd (CR 656), Burlington Township
- Heritage Village at Moorestown, Centerton Rd, Moorestown Township
- Fieldstone at Medford – Daycare/Retail, Old Marlton Pike, Medford Township
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting in person to approve prior minutes and consider a resolution certifying the October 1, 2023 tax lists, including added, omitted, and rollback assessments. The agenda is largely procedural, with no other substantive decisions listed.
- Resolution 2023-10: certification of tax lists (added, omitted, regular omitted/rollback) as of October 1, 2023
- Approval of minutes from September 14, 2023 meeting
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to handle routine business and several action items. They will vote on a resolution for a ranch dwelling unit in Springfield Township, consider direct applications to the state agriculture committee, and make motions on the 2024 application round and meeting schedule. The board will also enter closed session to discuss offers for farm preservation on 2023 batch applications.
- Resolution on McDaniel (A Legacy Ranch LLC) request for RDSO unit in Springfield Twp
- Motion on NJSADC direct applications
- 2023 Farm Stewardship Award nominations: Russo (M&N Farms) Chesterfield Twp, Gerickont (Pierson) Farm Southampton Twp, Flynn (Perreira) Springfield Twp
- 2023 Annual Monitoring Report presentation
- Closed session motion on 2023 batch applications – offers for preservation
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation will consider a resolution to certify tax rates for Beverly City based on its adopted budget, and will hold rollback hearings for ten townships. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine administrative reports.
- Resolution 2023-9: Certification of tax rates for Beverly City (budget adopted Aug 22, 2023; state certified Sep 1, 2023)
- Rollback hearings for Burlington, Delran, Hainesport, Florence, Lumberton, Mansfield, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, North Hanover, and Springfield townships
- Approval of minutes from August 25, 2023 meeting
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review and vote on land development applications, including a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru modification and a warehouse project. The board will also accept minutes from the previous meeting and hear public comment.
- Dunkin' Donuts Drive-Thru Modifications – Conditional Approval
- Storage of Mount Laurel – Approval
- 4460 Route 130 Warehouse – Conditional Approval
- The Gateway – Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Four Seasons at Rancocas Creek (Subdivision and Site Plan) – Conditional Approvals
The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 8, 2023 meeting. It accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda, which includes conditional approvals for multiple development projects. The Board also accepted one performance guarantee and one maintenance guarantee, and released four performance guarantees and six maintenance guarantees. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (carried by all)
- Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda with conditional approvals for listed projects (carried by all)
- Accepted 1 performance guarantee and 1 maintenance guarantee as presented (carried by all)
- Released 4 performance guarantees and 6 maintenance guarantees as presented (carried by all)
- Adjourned the meeting (carried by all)
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to review six development applications, including warehouse and trailer leasing projects in several townships. The agenda lists items for discussion and checklist rejections, but no decisions are specified in the agenda text.
- Premier Trailer Leasing & Storage, Mansfield Township, Route 130 (State)
- Leventhal Realty Warehouse, Mount Laurel Township, East Park Drive (municipal)
- North Hanover Realty Partners Warehouse, North Hanover Township, Wrightstown-Sykesville Rd & Defense Access Rd (CR 680), Croshaw Rd (municipal paper road)
- 900 Richards Run – Whitesell Warehouse, Florence Township, Richards Run & John Galt Way (municipal)
- 319 Dulty’s Lane – Whitesell, Burlington Township, Dulty’s Lane (CR 658)
The Land Development Review Committee approved the Premier Trailer Leasing & Storage project in Mansfield Township on Route 130. It gave conditional approval to the Leventhal Realty Warehouse in Mount Laurel Township on East Park Drive, and to two North Hanover Realty Warehouse proposals in North Hanover Township. The committee also approved the Whitesell Warehouse at 900 Richards Run in Florence Township and the Whitesell project at 319 Dulty’s Lane in Burlington Township.
- Approved Premier Trailer Leasing & Storage (Mansfield Township, Route 130)
- Conditional approval for Leventhal Realty Warehouse (Mount Laurel Township, East Park Drive)
- Conditional approval with waivers for North Hanover Realty Warehouse (North Hanover Township, Wrightstown‑Sykesville Rd, Defense Access Rd, Croshaw Rd)
- Conditional approval for North Hanover Realty Warehouse (North Hanover Township, Wrightstown‑Sykesville Rd, Defense Access Rd, Croshaw Rd)
- Approved 900 Richards Run – Whitesell Warehouse (Florence Township, Richards Run & John Galt Way)
- Approved 319 Dulty’s Lane – Whitesell (Burlington Township, Dulty’s Lane CR 658)
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation will meet virtually to approve minutes and consider a resolution certifying 2023 tax rates for 39 of the county's 40 taxing districts. The meeting includes public comment and is held under the Open Public Meetings Act.
- Resolution 2023-8: Certification of 2023 tax rates on 39 of 40 taxing districts
- Approval of minutes from May 25, 2023 meeting
The Board approved the certification of tax rates for applicable certified budgets in the county, excluding Beverly City and Washington Township. The Board also approved the minutes from the May 25, 2023 meeting.
- Approved certification of tax rates for applicable certified budgets (Resolution 2023-8)
- Approved minutes of the May 25, 2023 meeting
- Tabled decision on property record research program until September 14, 2023
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting virtually to approve the July 11, 2023 minutes and hear reports on land development reviews. The board will consider motions passed on five site plans from the previous meeting, including a denial for the Oliver Tract/NFI Warehouse and approvals for other projects. The meeting is open to the public, with the next session scheduled for September 12, 2023.
- S23-04-006 Oliver Tract/NFI Warehouse – Disapproved
- S23-04-039 Bordentown Crossroads Warehouse – Approval
- S23-33-038 DPIF3 Acq. Warehouse – Conditional Approval
- S23-17/23-042 Mount Holly Operator – Conditional Approval
- S23-07-043 Double O Properties/404 Ward Avenue - Approval
The Board accepted the July 11, 2023 Land Development Review Committee agenda, resulting in the approval or conditional approval of four projects and the disapproval of one. Additionally, the Board accepted two performance guarantees.
- Approved Bordentown Crossroads Warehouse (S23-04-039)
- Approved Double O Properties/404 Ward Avenue (S23-07-043)
- Conditionally approved DPIF3 Acq. Warehouse (S23-33-038)
- Conditionally approved Mount Holly Operator (S23-17/23-042)
- Disapproved Oliver Tract/NFI Warehouse (S23-04-006)
- Accepted 2 performance guarantees
- Approved July 11, 2023 meeting minutes
Land Development Review Committee
The committee granted conditional approval to five projects and full approval to one. These decisions cover drive-thru modifications, warehouse and storage facilities, and residential developments across multiple townships.
- Dunkin Donuts Drive Thru Modifications (Cinnaminson Township): Conditional Approval
- Storage of Mount Laurel (Mount Laurel Township): Approval
- 4460 Route 130 Warehouse (Burlington Township): Conditional Approval
- The Gateway (Burlington & Westampton Townships): Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Fountain Square (Westampton & Burlington Townships): Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Four Seasons @ Rancocas Creek B23-29-011 (Pemberton Township): Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Four Seasons @ Rancocas Creek S23-29-024 (Pemberton Township): Conditional Approval
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, receiving staff updates, and hearing public comment. The main action item is a resolution on a request by McDaniel (A Legacy Ranch LLC) to construct an RDSO unit in Springfield Township. The meeting is open to the public and includes a closed session.
- Resolution on McDaniel (A Legacy Ranch LLC) request to construct RDSO unit in Springfield Twp
- Approval of May 11, 2023 open session minutes
- Staff updates on legislation, communications, economic development, and SADC
- Public comment period
- Next meeting scheduled for September 14, 2023
The Board approved a request to construct a Residual Dwelling Site Opportunity (RDSO) unit in Springfield Township. The decision follows a staff finding that the project serves an agricultural purpose and has minimal impact on farm production.
- Approved RDSO request for A Legacy Ranch, LLC (unanimous with one abstention)
- Approved May 11, 2023 Open Session Minutes (unanimous)
Land Development Review Committee
The Land Development Review Committee will discuss five development applications, including several warehouse projects, at its July 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda lists items for discussion and checklist rejections, but no specific actions are noted.
- S23-04-006: Oliver Tract – NFI Warehouse, Bordentown Twp, Old York Rd (CR 660)
- S23-04-039: Bordentown Crossroads Warehouse, Bordentown Twp, Dunns Mill Rd, Bordentown Hedding Rd & Bordentown Bypass
- S23-33-038: DPIF3 Acq. Warehouse – 2357 Rt 206, Southampton Twp, Route 38 & Route 206
- S23-17/23-042: Mt. Holly Operator – Building Expansion, Lumberton & Mt Holly Twps, Richmond Ave & Ridge Ave
- S23-07-043: Double O Properties – 404 Ward Ave, Chesterfield Twp, Ward Ave & Hogback Rd
The Land Development Review Committee reviewed five project applications. Four projects received approval or conditional approval, while one warehouse project in Bordentown Township was disapproved.
- Oliver Tract – NFI Warehouse disapproved
- Bordentown Crossroads Warehouse approved
- DPIF3 Acq. Warehouse – 2357 Rt 206 conditionally approved
- Mt. Holly Operator – Building Expansion conditionally approved
- Double O Properties – 404 Ward Ave approved
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting virtually to review and vote on five land development plans from its June 13 session, including two subdivisions and three site plans. The board will also approve minutes, accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees, and open the floor to public comment. No new or old business is listed.
- Edgewater Park Twp. Police & Court Bldg. – Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Mathoan Gas & Convenience Store – Conditional Approval
- Church of St. Isaac Jogues – Conditional Approval
- 332 Tom Brown Rd./MiPro Homes – Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Cellco Verizon Wireless – Approval
The Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee's actions regarding five subdivisions and site plans. Additionally, the Board approved the acceptance of one performance guarantee and the release of four others.
- Approved Edgewater Park Twp. Police & Court Bldg. (S23-12-021) with Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Approved Mathoan Gas& Convenience Store (S23-22-034) with Conditional Approval
- Approved Church of St. Isaac Jogues (B23-13-017) with Conditional Approval
- Approved 332 Tom Brown Rd./MiPro Homes (B23-22-018) with Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Approved Cellco Verizon Wireless (S23-20-031)
- Accepted 1 performance guarantee
- Released 4 performance guarantees
- Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will discuss five development applications at its June 13, 2023 meeting, including a police and court building, a gas station and convenience store, a church, a residential project, and a cell tower. The agenda also includes discussion of checklist rejections. No decisions are noted; the items are listed for discussion.
- Edgewater Park Twp. Police & Court Bldg at Mount Holly Rd (CR 626) & Cedar St
- Mathoan Gas & Convenience Store at 401 Mt Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel Twp
- Church of St. Isaac Jogues at 3 Lord Pl, Evesham Twp
- 332 Tom Brown Rd – MiPro Homes, Moorestown Twp
- Cellco Verizon Wireless – Taunton Road, Medford Twp
The Land Development Review Committee reviewed five projects. All five items received either approval or conditional approval, including police and court facilities, a gas station, a church, a residential project, and a wireless facility.
- Conditionally approved with waiver: Edgewater Park Twp. Police & Court Bldg (S23-12-021)
- Conditionally approved: Mathoan Gas & Convenience Store (S23-22-034)
- Conditionally approved: Church of St. Isaac Jogues (B23-13-017)
- Conditionally approved with waiver: 332 Tom Brown Rd/MiPro Homes (B23-22-018)
- Approved: Cellco Verizon Wireless – Taunton Road (S23-20-031)
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting to review and vote on land development applications. The agenda includes approvals for several cannabis dispensaries, warehouses, and other commercial projects, as well as the acceptance and release of performance/maintenance guarantees. The meeting is open to the public.
- Approval of Nuvo Development Self Storage (S23-24-023)
- Approval of Hempnotize NJ Dispensary (S23-24-029)
- Approval of Higher Leaf Dispensary (S23-24-030)
- Conditional approval of NJ Green Care Dispensary (S23-24-027)
- Conditional approval of Transwestern Devel. Co. Warehouse (S23-37-012)
The Board accepted the May 9, 2023 Land Development Review Committee agenda, which included approvals and conditional approvals for several warehouses, dispensaries, and other commercial sites. The Board also accepted two performance guarantees and released three performance and one maintenance guarantee.
- Approved Nuvo Development Self Storage (S23-24-023)
- Approved Hempnotize NJ Dispensary (S23-24-029)
- Approved Higher Leaf Dispensary (S23-24-030)
- Conditionally approved NJ Green Care Dispensary (S23-24-027)
- Conditionally approved Lahn at 90 West Hwy 90 Dispensary (S23-13-028)
- Conditionally approved 745 Monmouth Rd. Liquor Store (S23-07-026)
- Conditionally approved Bordentown R.E. Assoc. Warehouse (S23-24-025)
- Accepted 2 performance guarantees and released 3 performance and 1 maintenance guarantee
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting virtually to approve minutes from May 16, 2023, and to consider Resolution 2023-7, which certifies the county final equalization table. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, reports, and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.
- Resolution 2023-7: Certification of County Final Equalization Table
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting
The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. The Board also passed a resolution certifying the County Final Equalization Table.
- Approved minutes of May 16, 2023 meeting
- Approved Resolution 2023-7: Certification of County Final Equalization Table
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting virtually to approve minutes from May 16, 2023, and to consider Resolution 2023-7, which certifies the county's final equalization table. The agenda includes routine items such as roll call, reports, and public comment. No other substantive business is listed.
- Resolution 2023-7: Certification of County Final Equalization Table
- Approval of minutes from May 16, 2023 meeting
The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting. The board also passed a resolution to certify the County Final Equalization Table.
- Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved Resolution 2023-7: Certification of County Final Equalization Table
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation will meet virtually to approve minutes, certify the 2023 assessment tax lists via Resolution 2023-6, and hear an appeal regarding a disabled persons deduction denial in Mount Holly Township. The agenda also includes introduction of the preliminary tax list and routine reports.
- Resolution 2023-6: Certification of the Assessment Tax Lists
- Appeal: Mount Holly Township – Disabled Persons Deduction Denial
- Introduction of Preliminary Tax List
- Approval of minutes from May 1, 2023 and executive minutes from October 7, 2022
The Board certified the Property Assessment Tax Lists as filed by the taxing district tax assessors. The Board also upheld a denial of a disabled person deduction for a failure to submit paperwork by the extended deadline. A preliminary Equalization Table was introduced for review.
- Approved Executive Minutes of 10-7-2022 and Minutes of May 1, 2023
- Approved Resolution 2023-6 certifying Property Assessment Tax Lists
- Upheld denial of Disabled Person Deduction for failure to submit paperwork by May 1, 2023
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to handle routine business plus several action items. Members will vote on preliminary approval for the 2022 batch of applications, a direct application from Choi Farm in Springfield Township, and a special-occasion event permit request from William Pettit Jr. in Southampton. They will also consider adopting procedures for special events on preserved farms and whether to send letters of support for two state bills (S 3279 on revised easement valuation and S 2669 on RTF protection for ag labor housing). A discussion on SADC soil protection standards is also on the agenda.
- 2022 Batch Preliminary Approval – resolutions
- Choi Farm direct application – Springfield Twp. – motion
- Special Occasion Event Permit Request – William Pettit Jr, Southampton – motion
- Adopt procedures for Special Occasion Events on Preserved Farms – motion
- Letters of support for S 3279 (easement valuation) and S 2669 (ag labor housing) – motions
The Board granted preliminary approval for the preservation of the Roohr, Russo, and Durr farms. The Board also recommended that the County Commissioners delegate authority to the CADB for approving Special Occasion Event applications on preserved farms.
- Approved preliminary preservation of Roohr Farm in Southampton Twp. (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary preservation of Russo’s Fruit & Vegetable Farm, Inc. in Tabernacle Twp. (Unanimous)
- Approved preliminary preservation of Durr Farm in North Hanover Twp. (Unanimous)
- Supported SADC preservation of Choi Farm in Springfield Twp. (Unanimous)
- Recommended Commissioners delegate Special Occasion Event approval authority to CADB (Unanimous)
- Recommended Commissioners approve Special Occasion Event application for William Pettit Jr. in Southampton Twp. (Unanimous)
- Authorized staff to send a letter of support for S 3279 Revised Easement Valuation Method (Unanimous)
- Approved March 9, 2023 Open Session Minutes (Unanimous)
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to review 13 development applications across multiple townships. Items include self-storage, cannabis dispensaries, a liquor store, warehouses, and residential site plans. The agenda also includes discussion of checklist rejections.
- Nuvo Development Self Storage, Mount Laurel Twp, Beaver Ave & Oregon Ave
- Three cannabis dispensaries in Mount Laurel Twp: Hempnotize NJ, Higher Leaf, NJ Green Care
- Lahn at 90 West dispensary, Evesham Twp, Old Marlton Pike & Rt 70 Ramp
- 745 Monmouth Rd liquor store, Chesterfield Twp, Monmouth Rd (CR 537)
- Adler Development Warehouse, Burlington Twp, Beverly Rd (CR 543) & Railroad ROW
The Land Development Review Committee granted approval or conditional approval to 13 projects. These include multiple cannabis dispensaries, warehouses, a liquor store, and self-storage facilities across several townships.
- Approved Nuvo Development Self Storage in Mount Laurel Township
- Approved Hempnotize New Jersey Dispensary in Mount Laurel Township
- Conditionally approved Higher Leaf Dispensary in Mount Laurel Township
- Conditionally approved NJ Green Care Dispensary in Mount Laurel Township
- Conditionally approved Lahn at 90 West Dispensary in Evesham Township
- Conditionally approved liquor store at 745 Monmouth Rd in Chesterfield Township
- Conditionally approved Bordentown R.E. Assoc. Warehouse in Bordentown Township
- Conditionally approved Tippin project at 140 Landing Street in Southampton Township
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review land development plans, including several site plans and subdivisions. The board will vote on approvals for properties such as 2470 and 2554 Rt. 206, a cannabis facility, and others, and will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees. The meeting is open to the public.
- S23-06-016: 319 Dulty's Lane / Whitesell – Disapproval
- S23-29-010: 2470 Rt. 206 / Rockefeller Group – Conditional Approval
- S23-29-013: 2554 Rt. 206 / Rockefeller Group – Conditional Approval
- S23-24-011: Nirvana Cannabis – Conditional Approval
- B23-10-004: 3001 Bridgeboro Road – Approval
The Planning Board approved the minutes from April 25, 2023. The Board also accepted the agendas and actions of the Land Development Review Committee for April 4 and April 25, 2023, which included several approvals and one disapproval for local development projects.
- Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes
- Disapproved S23-06-016 319 Dulty’s Lane / Whitesell
- Conditionally approved S23-29-010 2470 Rt. 206/Rockefeller Group
- Conditionally approved S23-29-013 2554 Rt. 206/Rockefeller Group
- Conditionally approved S23-24-011 Nirvana Cannabis
- Approved B23-10-004 3001 Bridgeboro Road
- Conditionally approved with waiver B23-22-008 334 Chester Avenue
- Conditionally approved with waiver S23-13-018 Lorenzo Ballerini
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including electing officers and adopting resolutions. The board will also consider tax appeals from Medford and Mount Holly townships and administrative corrections for several municipalities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Resolution 2023-1: Adoption of Annual Meeting Dates
- Resolution 2023-4: 100% Equalization
- Tax appeals: Medford Township, Mount Holly Township
- Administrative corrections: Pemberton Borough, Beverly City, Burlington Township
- Preliminary Equalization introduction
The Board held a reorganization meeting to elect its president and vice president. The Board denied a farmland assessment appeal for a property in Medford Township and approved administrative changes to tax records for three municipalities.
- Elected Commissioner Kennedy as President
- Elected Commissioner Holley as Vice President
- Approved Resolution 2023-1: Annual Meeting Notice
- Approved Resolution 2023-2: Designation of Custodian and Deputy Custodian of the Records
- Approved Resolution 2023-3: Authorization to not accept late filing
- Approved Resolution 2023-4: 100% County Equalization
- Approved Resolution 2023-5: Technology and evidentiary hearing protocols
- Denied farmland assessment for O’Brien Holdings LLC (Medford Township Block 402 Lot 2.01)
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board will meet virtually to review land development plans, including subdivisions and site plans. They will vote on seven applications, with six receiving conditional approval and one disapproval. The board will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and open the meeting to public comment.
- Dolcissimo Desserts – conditional approval with waiver
- Nirvana Cannabis / Naavi Realty – conditional approval
- Sammy's Express Car Wash – conditional approval
- 3001 Bridgeboro Road – disapproval
- Pleasant Vallely Warehouse – conditional approval
The Board accepted the March 14, 2023 Land Development Review Committee agenda, resulting in conditional approvals for six projects and one disapproval. The Board also approved the March 14 meeting minutes and one performance guarantee.
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: S23-06-005 Dolcissimo Desserts
- Conditional Approval: B22-24-054 Nirvana Cannabis / Naavi Realty
- Conditional Approval: S22-24-018 Sammy’s Express Car Wash
- Disapproval: B23-10-004 3001 Bridgeboro Road
- Conditional Approval: S23-24-007 Pleasant Vallely Warehouse
- Conditional Approval: S23-03-008 PSIF Elizabeth Street Trailer Parking
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: B23-13-006 Lorenzo Ballerini
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will meet via conference call to review nine development applications. The agenda includes items for properties in Pemberton, Mount Laurel, Delran, Moorestown, Evesham, Lumberton, Chesterfield, and Burlington Townships, with some involving state highways. The meeting is scheduled for April 25, 2023, at 3:00 PM.
- 2470 Rt 206 – Rockefeller Acq, Pemberton Township (Route 206)
- 2554 Rt 206 – Rockefeller Group, Pemberton Township (Route 206)
- Nirvana Cannabis – NAAVI Realty, Mount Laurel Township (Route 73)
- 3001 Bridgeboro Rd, Delran Township (Bridgeboro Rd, CR 613)
- Old York Country Club Warehouse, Chesterfield Township (Old York Rd, CR 660 & Bordentown-Georgetown Rd, CR 545)
The committee reviewed eight land development applications across various townships. All eight items received either full or conditional approval, some including waivers.
- Conditionally approved 2470 Rt 206 (S23-29-010)
- Conditionally approved 2554 Rt 206 (S23-29-013)
- Conditionally approved Nirvana Cannabis (S23-24-011)
- Approved 3001 Bridgeboro Rd (B23-10-004)
- Conditionally approved 334 Chester Ave with waiver (B23-22-008)
- Conditionally approved Lorenzo Ballerini with waiver (S23-13-018)
- Conditionally approved Haddad Apparel Group with waiver (S21-17-016)
- Conditionally approved Spectrum Way/American Prop. with waiver (S23-06-014)
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is holding its regular monthly meeting virtually via WebEx. The agenda includes only routine items: approval of the previous meeting's minutes, appeals, administrative corrections, resolutions, and reports. No specific decisions or discussions are listed.
- Approval of minutes from March 24, 2023 meeting
- Appeals
- Correction of errors/administrative changes
- Resolutions
- Open to the public
The Board approved a $250 senior deduction for a Mount Holly resident and accepted a withdrawal and stipulation for Moorestown properties. It also approved administrative changes to the tax assessment records for multiple municipalities. One appeal for Medford Township was rescheduled for May 1, 2023.
- Approved $250 Senior Deduction for Elisabeth A Leveque (Mount Holly Township)
- Accepted withdrawal for Carolyn Fischer and stipulation for 290 Chester LLC (Moorestown Township)
- Denied Lowes Company appeal due to untimely filing (Hainesport Township)
- Rescheduled O’Brien Holdings LLC appeal to May 1, 2023, for further investigation (Medford Township)
- Approved administrative corrections to tax assessment records for 17 listed municipalities
- Approved minutes from the March 24, 2023 meeting
Land Development Review Committee
The Land Development Review Committee is meeting via conference call to discuss a single application (S23-06-016) from Whitesell Construction Co. for a property at 319 Dulty's Lane in Burlington Township, located on Dulty's Lane (CR 658). The agenda lists this as a discussion item, with no formal action indicated.
- Application S23-06-016 by Whitesell Const. Co for 319 Dulty's Lane, Burlington Township
- Discussion item on Dulty's Lane (CR 658)
The committee reviewed a land development application for 319 Dulty’s Lane in Burlington Township. The project submitted by Whitesell Const. Co was disapproved.
- Disapproved S23-06-016 (319 Dulty’s Lane – Whitesell Const. Co)
Taxation Board
The Burlington County Board of Taxation is holding a virtual and in-person meeting to conduct property tax appeal hearings and address administrative matters. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, appeals, corrections, resolutions, and reports. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting
- Property tax appeals hearings
- Correction of errors and administrative changes
- Resolutions and old/new business items
The Board approved a stipulated property value for a Burlington City appeal and reinstated a Mount Laurel Township case. It also approved a full reassessment program application for Medford Township and authorized administrative changes to the Tax Assessment Record.
- Approved $162,000 stipulated value for Burlington City Appeal #05-2300003 (5-0)
- Approved reinstatement and stipulated settlement for Mount Laurel appeal #24-2300002L (5-0)
- Approved appeals as withdrawn, stipulated, or affirm without prejudice for 11 municipalities (5-0)
- Approved corrections of errors and administrative changes to the Tax Assessment Record (5-0)
- Approved Medford Township's application for full reassessment program (5-0)
- Approved minutes from March 14, 2023 meeting (5-0)
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting to review and vote on nine land development applications, including a Taco Bell redevelopment, a Frito-Lay parking expansion, and a Hainesport Logistic Center. The board will also consider performance and maintenance guarantees and hear public comments.
- Taco Bell Redevelopment – Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Frito-Lay Parking Expansion – Conditional Approval w/Waiver
- Hainesport Logistic Center – Conditional Approval
- Life Storage – Conditional Approval
- Route 130 Mixed Use/Fieldstone – Conditional Approval
The Board approved the Pinelands portion of Wrightstown Borough's Stormwater Management Ordinance. Additionally, the Board accepted the agenda for the February 14 Land Development Review Committee meeting and processed performance and maintenance guarantees.
- Approved Wrightstown Borough’s Stormwater Management Ordinance (carried by all)
- Accepted February 14, 2023 Land Development Review Committee agenda (carried by all)
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: Taco Bell Redevelopment (S22-23-085)
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: Frito-Lay Parking Expansion (S22-06-086)
- Conditional Approval: Hainesport Logistic Center (S22-16-075)
- Conditional Approval: Life Storage (S23-10-001)
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: Elm Office (S23-27-002)
- Conditional Approval w/Waiver: Ameri Leasing (S23-37-004)
Land Development Review Committee
The committee reviewed seven land development applications. Six projects received conditional approval, including two with waivers, while one project in Delran Township was disapproved.
- Conditionally approved with waiver: Dolcissimo Desserts at Sunset Rd & Salem Rd (S23-06-005)
- Conditionally approved: Nirvana Cannabis - Naavi Realty at Church Rd & Route 73 (B22-24-054)
- Conditionally approved: Sammy's Express Car Wash on Route 38 (S22-24-018)
- Disapproved: 3001 Bridgeboro Road (B23-10-004)
- Conditionally approved: Pleasant Valley Warehouse at Pleasant Valley Ave & Route 295 (S23-24-007)
- Conditionally approved: PSIF Elizabeth Street - Trailer Parking at Elizabeth Street & Lucas Drive (S23-03-008)
- Conditionally approved with waiver: Lorenzo Ballerini at E Main St & Oak Ave (B23-13-006)
Taxation Board
The Board approved the minutes from February 23, 2023, and authorized various tax appeals as withdrawn, stipulated, or affirmed without prejudice. The Board also approved administrative changes and corrections to the tax assessment records for 13 different townships and boroughs.
- Approved minutes of the February 23, 2023 meeting
- Approved tax appeals as withdrawn, stipulated, or affirmed without prejudice for 10 municipalities
- Approved correction of errors and administrative changes to tax assessment records for 13 municipalities
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board (CADB) is meeting to reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, and to consider several farm-related resolutions and motions. Items include final approval of 2022 batch resolutions, a farm residence replacement, and two direct applications to the State Agriculture Development Committee (SADC). The board will also discuss a right-to-farm complaint for White Lane Farm.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- 2022 Batch Final Approval (Resolutions)
- BF&W North (Lounsberry) Farm – Springfield – Replacement of Residence (Resolution)
- SADC Direct Applications: Arzt Farm (Springfield Twp.) and Bruno Farm (Hainesport Twp.) (Motions)
- White Lane Farm – Medford / Mt Laurel Twp. – Right to Farm Complaint (Resolution)
The Board approved the final preservation of three farms in Shamong, Mansfield, and Tabernacle townships. Members also supported state-level preservation applications for two additional farms and dismissed a Right to Farm complaint in Medford.
- Elected Phil Prickett as Chair (Unanimous)
- Elected Dan Kennedy as Vice Chair (Unanimous)
- Approved final preservation of Gatley Farm, Shamong Twp. ($256,770) (Unanimous)
- Approved final preservation of Black Walnut Farm, LLC, Mansfield Twp. ($587,554) (Unanimous)
- Approved final preservation of Brace Lane Holdings, LLC, Tabernacle Twp. ($163,444) (Unanimous)
- Approved residence replacement request for BF&W North (Lounsberry) Farm (Unanimous)
- Supported SADC preservation of Arzt Farm (Springfield Twp.) and Bruno Farm (Hainesport Twp.) (Unanimous)
- Dismissed Right to Farm complaint against White Lane Farm, Medford Twp. (Unanimous)
Taxation Board
The Board approved the minutes from December 2022 and accepted conditions for five appeals in Mount Holly. Members also approved a series of administrative changes and appeals across multiple townships and discussed the implementation of Daniel's Law.
- Approved December 22, 2022 meeting minutes
- Approved conditions of 5 appeals for Mount Holly (5-0)
- Approved appeals as withdrawn, stipulated, affirm without prejudice, and untimely for 16 municipalities
- Approved administrative changes and corrections of errors for 14 municipalities
- Directed administrator to send a letter to municipalities clarifying the assessor's professional position and taxing district roles under statutes
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting virtually to review and act on land development plans from its January 24 meeting, including subdivisions and site plans. The board will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and open the meeting to public comment.
- Conditional approval of DPIF3 NJ 11 Lumberton Warehouse (S22-17-080)
- Disapproval of Fountain Square Site Plan (S22-37/06-076)
- Conditional approval of Fountain Square Subdivision (B22-37-052)
- Disapproval of The Gateway Site Plan (S22-06/37-077)
- Conditional approval of The Gateway Subdivision (B22-06-052)
The Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda from January 24, 2023, which included conditional approvals and disapprovals for various site plans and subdivisions. Additionally, the Board accepted three performance guarantees and released two performance and two maintenance guarantees.
- Approved January 24, 2023 minutes
- Accepted Land Development Review Committee agenda (carried by all)
- S22-17-080 DPIF3 NJ 11 Lumberton Warehouse: Conditional Approval
- S22-37/06-076 Fountain Square Site Plan: Disapproval
- B22-37-052 Fountain Square Subdivision: Conditional Approval
- S22-06/37-077 The Gateway Site Plan: Disapproval
- B22-06-052 The Gateway Subdivision: Conditional Approval
- Accepted 3 performance guarantees and released 2 performance and 2 maintenance guarantees
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will meet by conference call to review nine development applications across multiple townships. Items include a Taco Bell redevelopment, a Frito-Lay parking expansion, a logistics center, a self-storage facility, an office building, a leasing company, a mixed-use project, and other site plans. The agenda also includes discussion and checklist rejections.
- Taco Bell Redevelopment, Mount Holly Township, High Street (CR 541)
- Frito-Lay Parking Expansion, Burlington Township, Campus Dr (CR 631) & Autumn Ln
- Hainesport Logistic Center, Hainesport Township, Route 38, Engleside Ave, Maine Ave
- Life Storage, Delran Township, Route 130
- Route 130 Mixed Use, Delran Township, Fairview Street (CR 605) & Route 130
The Land Development Review Committee granted conditional approval to nine development projects across various townships. Several of these approvals included waivers.
- Taco Bell Redevelopment (Mount Holly Township): Conditional approval with waiver
- Frito-Lay Parking Expansion (Burlington Township): Conditional approval with waiver
- Hainesport Logistic Center (Hainesport Township): Conditional approval
- Life Storage (Delran Township): Conditional approval
- Elm Office (Palmyra Borough): Conditional approval with waiver
- Ameri Leasing (Westampton Township): Conditional approval with waiver
- Dagali (Chesterfield Township): Conditional approval with waiver
- Route 130 Mixed Use (Delran Township): Conditional approval
Planning Board
The Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda from January 10, 2023, resulting in the approval of three projects. The Board also accepted one performance guarantee and released two performance and two maintenance guarantees.
- Approved Prologis 112 W. Park Drive Warehouse (Conditional Approval)
- Approved Holman Auto Group-BMW Mt. Laurel Expansion (Approval)
- Approved Atlantic Home Assoc. (Conditional Approval)
- Accepted 1 performance guarantee
- Released 2 performance guarantees and 2 maintenance guarantees
- Approved minutes of the January 10, 2023 meeting
Land Development Review Committee
The Land Development Review Committee granted conditional approval for a warehouse in Lumberton and two subdivisions. Two site plans for Fountain Square and The Gateway were disapproved.
- DPIF3 NJ 11 Lumberton Warehouse: Conditional Approval
- Fountain Square Site Plan: Disapproval
- Fountain Square Subdivision: Conditional Approval
- The Gateway Site Plan: Disapproval
- The Gateway Subdivision: Conditional Approval
County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)
The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several farm-related items, including a farm stewardship award presentation, agricultural labor housing, and term easement enrollments for farmland preservation. The board will also consider offers for preservation in closed session.
- 2022 Farm Stewardship Award – Foggy Bottom Farm (presentation)
- Hall (Wilkinson) Farm – North Hanover Twp. – Ag. Labor Housing request (resolution)
- Haines (Russo) Farm – Tabernacle Twp. – Term Easement enrollment (resolution)
- Bowker (Grey Eagle) – Pemberton Twp. – Term Easement enrollment (resolution)
- 2022 Batch Applications – Offers for Preservation (closed session motion)
The Board approved a request for an agricultural labor housing unit at the Hall farm and authorized two farms to enroll in the 8-year Term Preservation Program for state funding eligibility. The Board also voted to oppose state legislation that would lower the minimum farm preservation eligibility to 5 acres.
- Approved November 17, 2022 Open Session Minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved November 17, 2022 Closed Session Minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved agricultural labor housing unit request for Hall (Wilkinson) Farm (Unanimous)
- Approved 8-year Term Preservation Program enrollment for Haines (Russo) Farm (Unanimous)
- Approved 8-year Term Preservation Program enrollment for Bowker (Gray Eagle) Farm (Unanimous)
- Authorized staff to send a letter to the legislator's office opposing a 5-acre minimum eligibility requirement for preservation (Unanimous)
Planning Board
The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review and vote on eight land development applications, including subdivisions and site plans. The board will also elect officers for the upcoming term and address any old or new business. Public comment will be accepted.
- Ott's Building Addition – Conditional Approval w/Waivers
- 3AM Equities Pharmacy – Conditional Approval w/Waivers
- Russo's Farm / 144 Carranza Road – Conditional Approval
- Chick-Fil-A Redesign – Approval
- Wrightstown Towne Center (Subdivision and Site Plan) – Conditional Approval
The Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda, resulting in approvals for eight subdivisions and site plans. The Board also accepted two performance guarantees, released one guarantee, and elected its 2023 officers.
- Approved Ott’s Building Addition (Conditional Approval w/Waivers)
- Approved 3AM Equities Pharmacy (Conditional Approval w/Waivers)
- Approved Russo’s Farm / 144 Carranza Road (Conditional Approval)
- Approved A&E Cage Co., LLC (Approval)
- Approved McLean Packaging (Approval)
- Approved Chick-Fil-A Redesign (Approval)
- Approved Wrightstown Towne Center Sub and Site Plan (Conditional Approval)
- Elected J. Nelson Wiest (Chairman), Michael Trainor (Deputy Chairman), and AJ Sabath (Secretary) for 2023
Land Development Review Committee
The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to discuss three development applications. The agenda lists a warehouse project by Prologis in Mount Laurel, an expansion by Holman Auto Group for BMW Mount Laurel, and an application by Atlantic Home Assoc. in Mansfield. The meeting includes discussion and checklist rejections for these items.
- Prologis 112 W. Park Drive Warehouse, Mount Laurel Township (W Park Dr, E Park Dr, Central Ave, NJ Turnpike)
- Holman Auto Group – BMW Mt Laurel Expansion, Mount Laurel Township (Route 73, Arbor Way, Church Road)
- Atlantic Home Assoc., Mansfield Township (New York Ave)
- Discussion and checklist rejections for listed applications
The committee reviewed three land development applications, granting approval to one and conditional approval to two others. The projects are located in Mount Laurel Township and Mansfield Township.
- Conditional approval granted for Prologis 112 W. Park Dr. Warehouse in Mount Laurel Township
- Approval granted for Holman Auto Group – BMW Mt Laurel Expansion in Mount Laurel Township
- Conditional approval granted for Atlantic Home Assoc. in Mansfield Township