Pemberton public meetings in 2024
18 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
12-18-24
The Pemberton Township Council approved routine items and two ordinances but failed to pass several resolutions related to warehouse development and appointments. Resolutions for a dump truck, a business administrator appointment, a master redevelopment agreement, and sewer consents died due to lack of a motion or second. The council also approved a developer's agreement for a property related to a warehouse project, despite public opposition.
- Approved Resolution 323-2024, joinder agreement for Greenberg Farm redevelopment (3-2)
- Approved Resolution 324-2024, covenants for Greenberg Farm (3-2)
- Approved Resolution 325-2024, ARH engineering proposal with amendment (3-2)
- Approved Ordinance 45-2024, vacating Lakeshore Drive (5-0)
- Ordinance 46-2024, easement for Block 797, Lot 1, died
- Resolution 319-2024, dump truck purchase, died for lack of second
- Resolution 322-2024, business administrator appointment, died for lack of second
- Resolution 326-2024, master redevelopment agreement, died for lack of second
12-05-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board denied Equity Enterprise's application for preliminary major subdivision and site plan approval for 575 age-restricted dwelling units, along with final approval for Phase 1 (91 homes). The vote was 6-3. The board also tabled a minor subdivision application for 115 Ft. Dix Road pending further research on legal issues.
- Denied Equity Enterprise preliminary major subdivision and site plan for 575 age-restricted units (6-3)
- Denied final major subdivision approval for Phase 1 of 91 age-restricted single-family homes (6-3)
- Tabled Kritz minor subdivision application at 115 Ft. Dix Road pending legal research
12-04-24
The council approved a contract for a new Sutphen fire pumper totaling $998,222.72, with one abstention. Two resolutions authorizing ARH Associates for sewer and spill plan services failed due to lack of a second. The council also introduced two ordinances, including one to vacate a road and one for a right-of-way easement.
- Approved Resolution 312-2024: $998,222.72 Sutphen fire pumper contract (4-0-1, Ward abstained)
- Resolution 310-2024 (ARH sewer services, $15,500) died for lack of a second
- Resolution 311-2024 (ARH spill plan revisions, $7,640) died for lack of a second
- Introduced Ordinance 45-2024 to vacate Lakeshore Drive from Bee to Wasp Street
- Introduced Ordinance 46-2024 for right-of-way easement acquisition (Block 797, Lot 1)
- Approved Resolution 306-2024: $1,500 in routine refunds
- Approved Resolution 307-2024: Re-appointment of Shayla Steele as Tax Collector
- Approved Bill List dated 11/27/2024
12-03-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board approved preliminary and final site plan approval for the redevelopment of the shopping center at 100 Pemberton Browns Mills Road, which will include a Wawa, Taco Bell, grocery store, and retail space. The approval includes conditions such as adding oversized vehicle parking, installing bike racks, and providing an illumination analysis. The board also approved the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting.
- Approved preliminary and final site plan for 100 Pemberton Browns Mills Road LLC (all in favor)
- Approved minutes from 11.25.24 meeting (all in favor)
- Granted variance for exceeding maximum parking spaces
- Waived environmental impact statement and interior light requirements
- Added condition for 3 rows of oversized vehicle parking
- Added condition for bike racks at Wawa and Taco Bell
- Added condition for illumination analysis from Wawa
- Added condition for Title 39 traffic enforcement jurisdiction for the town
11-25-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board granted final major subdivision approval for Phases 2-5 of the Four Seasons at Rancocas Creek age-restricted community, with conditions including outside approvals and water availability. The vote was 5-4, with one abstention. The board also recommended that Ordinance 44-2024 (Bobolink Redevelopment) be found not inconsistent with the master plan, and scheduled a special meeting for December 3, 2024, for the 100 Pemberton Commons LLC application.
- Granted final major subdivision approval for Phases 2-5 of K. Hovnanian at Rancocas Creek LLC (5-4, 1 abstention)
- Recommended Ordinance 44-2024 (Bobolink Redevelopment) as not inconsistent with master plan (unanimous)
- Scheduled special meeting for 100 Pemberton Commons LLC on 12/3/2024
- Continued Equity Enterprise application to 12/5/2024 meeting
- Approved meeting minutes (1 abstention)
10-03-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board approved the K. Hovnanian at Rancocas Creek LLC application as complete, granting a waiver for water supply documentation despite concerns about the water supply timeline. The board also found two ordinances consistent with the master plan, including one amending the town center redevelopment plan to allow conditional relief variances. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved K. Hovnanian application as complete with water supply waiver (5-2, 3 abstentions)
- Found Ordinance 31-2024 (Right to Farm) consistent with master plan, with amendments
- Found Ordinance 43-2024 (TC Redevelopment Plan amendment) consistent with master plan
- Approved September 23, 2024 minutes (Mayor abstained)
10-02-24
The Council adopted a bond ordinance for capital improvements and acquisitions totaling $2,196,022. They also approved new stormwater regulations and a contract for the replacement of Sewer Division Pump Station #3.
- Approved Bond Ordinance 42-2024 for $2,196,022 in capital improvements (5-0)
- Adopted Ordinance 41-2024 for new stormwater regulations (4-1)
- Approved Resolution 283-2024 for Pump Station #3 Replacement (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 282-2024 for uniforms up to $25,078 (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 43-2024 to amend Browns Mills Town Center Redevelopment Plan (5-0)
- Approved $17,580.51 for TAG simulation kits (5-0)
- Approved $6,839.55 for Police animal control radio (5-0)
- Approved $9,590.00 for Police AED package (5-0)
09-23-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board deemed the application for the redevelopment of the shopping center at 100 Pemberton Browns Mills Road complete and approved it for further review. The board also found two ordinances—Right to Farm and Stormwater Control—consistent with the Master Plan. The continued application for the 575-unit age-restricted development was discussed, with testimony on water pressure and wetlands, but no final decision was made.
- Approved Ordinance 31-2024 'Right To Farm' as consistent with Master Plan (Miskolcy abstained)
- Approved Ordinance 41-2024 'Stormwater Control For Non-Pinelands Areas' as consistent with Master Plan (all in favor)
- Approved completeness review for 100 Pemberton Browns Mills Road LLC site plan application (all in favor)
- Continued Equity Enterprise application for 575 age-restricted units; no decision made
- Set 10/15/24 deadline for public questions on wetlands issue
- Approved minutes of September 5, 2024 meeting
09-11-24
The Pemberton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use variance for Far and Dotter LLC to operate a cannabis dispensary at 348 Lakehurst Road, with conditions including security plan review, fencing around the loading area, and landscaping agreements. The board also approved resolutions for two other properties: a site plan/use variance for Jinkens at 328 Lakehurst Road and preliminary site plan approval for Tracy Bleacher at 699 Goodwater Avenue. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the August 14, 2024 minutes.
- Approved conditional use variance for cannabis dispensary at 348 Lakehurst Road (6-0)
- Approved site plan and use variance for Jinkens, 328 Lakehurst Road (6-0)
- Approved preliminary site plan for Tracy Bleacher, 699 Goodwater Avenue (5-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 (5-0, 1 abstention)
09-05-24
The Pemberton Township Planning Board postponed the Kritz minor subdivision application to December 5, 2024, due to concerns about a fuel oil spill on the property. The board also continued the Equity Enterprise major subdivision and site plan application to September 23, 2024, after hearing testimony from a wetlands expert and residents' concerns about water supply and environmental impact. Ordinance 20-2024 was found consistent with the master plan.
- Postponed Kritz minor subdivision application to Dec 5, 2024
- Continued Equity Enterprise application to Sep 23, 2024
- Found Ordinance 20-2024 not inconsistent with master plan (7-0-1)
- Approved minutes of 7/22/2024 (8-0-1)
09-04-24
The Pemberton Township Council adopted several ordinances, including a Right to Farm ordinance and a fire prevention amendment, and approved multiple contracts for water system rehabilitation projects totaling over $2.4 million. A resolution to approve a master redevelopment agreement with PDC Northeast was tabled pending additional information, and a resolution to consent to the Mayor's appointment of a new Business Administrator was also tabled. The council approved a temporary Business Administrator agreement and various other purchases and resolutions.
- Adopted Right to Farm Ordinance 31-2024 (4-0)
- Adopted Fire Prevention Ordinance 34-2024 (3-1)
- Adopted Bond Ordinance 37-2024 for $485,000 for water utility improvements (4-0)
- Adopted ARPA-funded Capital Ordinance 38-2024 for $1,044,812.43 for public safety improvements (4-0)
- Adopted Vacant Properties Ordinance 39-2024 (4-0)
- Adopted Vehicles and Traffic Ordinance 40-2024 (4-0)
- Approved water system rehabilitation contracts totaling $2,435,940 (263-267-2024) (5-0)
- Tabled Master Redevelopment Agreement with PDC Northeast (203-2024) (5-0)
08-21-24
The Council accepted a $556,000 EPA appropriation for the Lakehurst Road sewer line and approved several public safety purchases. Multiple bond ordinances and a rain garden contract were either denied or died for lack of a motion.
- Approved $556,000 EPA appropriation for environmental infrastructure (5-0)
- Approved $46,230 purchase of 10 sets of turnout gear for Fire Department (5-0)
- Approved transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License #0329-33-004-010 (3-2)
- Denied Resolution 252-2024 for $75,000 rain garden design contract (5-0)
- Denied Resolution 248-2024 to suspend food truck operation fees (5-0)
- Approved liens on private properties violating maintenance ordinance (5-0)
- Introduced Ordinance 34-2024 regarding fire prevention (3-2)
- Introduced Ordinance 37-2024 for $485,000 water utility bond (3-2)
08-14-24
The Board approved a use variance and site plan for a 2,400 square foot addition to a manufacturing business at 328 Lakehurst Road. The approval includes conditions regarding lighting, dumpster maintenance, and coordination with county road requirements. One other site plan was approved, and one use variance was withdrawn.
- Approved site plan and use variance for 2,400 sq ft addition at 328 Lakehurst Road (5-0)
- Approved Preliminary Site Plan for 699 Goodwater Avenue (Resolution Z-10-2024) (5-0)
- Withdrew use variance for 219 Chippewa Trail (Resolution Z-11-2024) (5-0)
- Postponed cannabis dispensary application for 348 Lakehurst Road to September 11, 2024
- Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
06-24-24
The board held a continued application hearing for a 575-unit age-restricted development, focusing on pine snake habitat studies and traffic impacts. No final vote was taken on the subdivision or site plan. The meeting was continued to July 22, 2024.
- Approved June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
- Continued Equity Enterprises Inc. application to July 22, 2024
05-02-24
The Planning Board held a continued hearing for a proposed 575-unit age-restricted development. The board discussed traffic circulation, water system capacity, and the adequacy of pine snake habitat studies. No final decision was made on the application.
- Approved meeting minutes (5-3 abstentions)
- Continued Equity Enterprise application to June 24, 2024
- Tabled Marlin Minor Subdivision resolution to June 6, 2024
04-22-24
The Planning Board continued the application for a 575-unit age-restricted development to May 2. The board also approved the memorialization of a resolution for a Rockefeller warehouse and approved the April 4 meeting minutes.
- Carried Equity Enterprise application for 575 age-restricted units to May 2 (6-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved memorialization of Resolution P-15-2024 for Rockefeller Warehouse at 2554 Route 206 (7-0)
- Approved April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
03-25-24
The Board approved a minor subdivision and variance to preserve the historic Lippincott house and a minor subdivision for a residential property on Tensaw Drive. A major subdivision application for 575 age-restricted units was continued to a future date.
- Approved Rockefeller minor subdivision and 'c' variance for Lippincott house (4-2)
- Approved Marlin Water and Construction Inc. minor subdivision at 55 Tensaw Drive with condition to center the house (8-0)
- Continued Equity Enterprised Inc. major subdivision application for 575 age-restricted units to 4/22/24
- Approved 3/7/24 meeting minutes (7-0)
02-14-24
The meeting was unable to proceed because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made, and the application for 219 Chippewa Trail was postponed to March 13, 2024.
- Postponed application ZB04-23 (Gerstnecker, 219 Chippewa Trail) to March 13, 2024
- Unable to approve January 10, 2024 minutes