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Burlington County public meetings in 2021

41 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 15, 2021

Taxation Board

Taxation board to approve minutes, resolution, and added appeals

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is holding its regular meeting to approve the minutes from October 14, 2021, and consider Resolution 2021-19 regarding the expenditure of funds for a joint seminar. The board will also address added and omitted tax appeals from multiple municipalities. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County Tax Board approves trust fund spending and tax appeals

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved routine expenditures, including $300 for a joint educational seminar, and approved multiple assessor appeals and stipulated appeals. The board also heard two added assessment appeals and voted to stand on the added assessments. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 9:51am.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 5 land development plans, including Moorestown Mall apartments

The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to review and vote on land development applications, including subdivisions and site plans. The board will also accept minutes from the previous meeting and address any old or new business. Public comment will be taken.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Nov. 9 land development agenda

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the minutes of its November 9, 2021 meeting and accepted the agenda and actions of the Land Development Review Committee for that date, which included conditional approvals for several projects and an approval for The Pearl Apartments. The board also accepted one performance guarantee and one maintenance guarantee, and released two maintenance guarantees. No public comments were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

Tue Dec 14, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

LDRC reviews 9 development applications including warehouse, apartments, and retail

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting to review nine development applications across multiple townships, including warehouses, apartments, retail, and a park improvement project. The agenda lists each project with its location and indicates that one item (Reconstructive Orthopedics) is for discussion, while another (Laurel Acres Park) is noted as a checklist rejection. The meeting is being held via conference call.

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✓ Decided: LDRC approves 7 of 9 development applications, denies 2

The Land Development Review Committee acted on nine applications. Seven received conditional approval or approval, including waivers for two projects. Two applications were disapproved: Woodlane Logistics in Westampton and The Crossings at Burlington Mall in Burlington Township.

Thu Nov 18, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

CADB to consider farm easement compliance and labor housing request

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board will review minutes, receive staff updates, and act on several items including a comprehensive plan update, the 2021 Farm Stewardship Award, a deed of easement compliance for the Mahon (Moran) Farm, and an agricultural labor housing unit request from Bunting (VGF Group LLC). The board will also set its 2022 meeting schedule and hold a closed session to discuss offers for 2021 batch applications.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board conditionally approves Fair Share Seniors Housing and Marne Highway Turf Field

The Burlington County Planning Board met via conference call on November 9, 2021, to review land development plans from the previous month. The board conditionally approved the Marne Highway Turf Field in Mt. Laurel Township and the Fair Share Seniors Housing Phase 1 & 2 subdivision and site plans. Additionally, the board approved a minor addition for Carshop and disapproved the KCA Phase 2 site plan for a Dollar General and restaurant.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Oct. 26 land development actions

The Burlington County Planning Board accepted the Land Development Review Committee's October 26, 2021 agenda, which included conditional approvals for several projects, a disapproval for the KCA Phase 2 site plan, and an approval for a minor addition. The board also accepted one performance guarantee, released one performance and one maintenance guarantee, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule. No public comments were made.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to review five development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss five development applications, including subdivisions, apartments, a warehouse, a substation, and a residential project. The agenda includes a discussion and checklist rejections, indicating some items may be rejected for incompleteness.

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✓ Decided: LDRC conditionally approves five development applications

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved all five applications on the agenda, including a warehouse, substation, and residential projects. No applications were denied or tabled.

Tue Oct 26, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on 5 site plans, including warehouse approvals

The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting virtually to review and vote on five site plans, including conditional approvals for a warehouse on Coopertown Road and a PSE&G station, plus a disapproval for a warehouse addition. They will also discuss stormwater management plans, accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees, and consider committee appointments and 2022 meeting dates.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves land development agenda and stormwater plans

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the September 14, 2021 Land Development Review Committee agenda, including conditional approvals for several projects and a disapproval for one. The board also approved New Hanover Township's updated stormwater management ordinances and plans, and accepted and released performance and maintenance guarantees as presented. No public comments were made, and the meeting was adjourned.

Tue Oct 26, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

LDRC reviews turf field, senior housing, and commercial projects in Burlington County

The Land Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss six development applications in Mount Laurel and Westampton Townships, including a turf field, senior housing phases, and commercial projects. The agenda includes a discussion of checklist rejections, indicating some applications may have been returned for corrections.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals for turf field, senior housing, KCA Phase 2

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved a turf field in Mount Laurel, two phases of Fair Share Seniors Housing, and KCA Westampton Phase 2. It also approved a minor addition for CarShop in Westampton, but disapproved the KCA Phase 2 Dollar General and Restaurant application.

Thu Oct 14, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

CADB to review farm activities and Right to Farm eligibility

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board will discuss proposed activities on the Vincent Haines Farm in Tabernacle Township and determine Right to Farm eligibility for Arrowhead Stables. The board will also receive presentations on 2021 monitoring reports for several farms and consider nominations for the 2021 Farm Stewardship Award.

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✓ Decided: Board approves beagle club use of preserved farm, denies Right to Farm for stables

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board approved a proposed use of the Vincent Haines preserved farm in Tabernacle Twp. by the Garden State Beagle Club for dog training, conditioned on enrollment in a USDA-NRCS program. The board also unanimously adopted a resolution denying Right to Farm protection eligibility for Arrowhead Stables in Medford/Mt. Laurel Twps. after the owner declined to provide required documentation. Additionally, the board directed staff to send violation letters to owners of the D'Amico and Schoen farms for deed of easement violations, and tabled old business items to the November meeting.

Thu Oct 14, 2021

Taxation Board

Board certifies 2021 general tax rates and approves three software purchases

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will approve resolutions to purchase three specific software programs: an on-line appeal program, MOD IV, and PowerPad/PowerComp. The board will also certify the 2021 general tax rates and the add/omit tax lists. Additionally, the board will amend the Abstract of Ratables and approve the minutes from the September 29, 2021 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board approves five resolutions including tax appeal software purchases

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved five resolutions, including purchases of an online appeal filing program, the MOD IV property tax system, and a PowerPad/PowerComp assessment tool, as well as certifications of tax lists and tax rates. The board also approved the Abstract of Ratables as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on ongoing items like Daniel's Law and training courses.

Wed Sep 29, 2021

Taxation Board

Tax board to adopt virtual hearing protocols and rule on rollback complaints

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will meet to approve minutes, adopt two resolutions, and handle rollback complaints for several townships. The board will also discuss and judge contested rollback complaints for Medford, Moorestown, and North Hanover Townships.

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✓ Decided: Tax board tables abstract amendment, adopts virtual hearing protocols

The Burlington County Board of Taxation tabled Resolution 2021-12 to amend the Abstract of Ratables and approved Resolution 2021-13 to adopt protocols for virtual hearings, allowing taxpayers or taxing districts to waive appeal hearings. The board also approved uncontested rollback complaints for several townships and discussed contested ones for Medford, Moorestown, and North Hanover. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 9:15 am.

Wed Sep 22, 2021

Taxation Board

Tax board to certify property and veterans tax deductions, hear rollback complaints

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting to approve minutes, certify property tax deductions and veterans tax deductions, and handle rollback complaints, including stipulations, withdrawals, and hearings for several municipalities. They will also review the Abstract of Ratables and discuss old business such as Daniel's Law. The meeting includes an executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board approves tax deductions, rollback stipulations, and ratables abstract

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved resolutions for property tax and veteran's deductions, approved rollback complaint stipulations and withdrawals for several townships, and approved the Abstract of Ratables. The board also discussed new state laws affecting reassessment inspections and virtual hearings, and authorized the administrator to proceed with a personnel plan for the tax office.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Planning Board

Burlington County Planning Board meets via conference call Sept. 14

The Burlington County Planning Board is holding its September 14, 2021 meeting by conference call. The agenda is largely procedural: it includes reading the Sunshine Law, roll call, approving August minutes, and reports on land development reviews. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves Aug. 10 land development agenda

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the minutes of its August 10, 2021 meeting and accepted the agenda of the Land Development Review Committee for that date, which included a disapproval, a conditional approval, and a conditional approval with waiver. The board also accepted one performance guarantee and released three performance guarantees and two maintenance guarantees. No old or new business was discussed, and no public comments were made.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to review five development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will meet via conference call to review five development applications, including a warehouse, senior housing, a utility station, a warehouse addition, and a market. The committee will discuss these projects, which are located in various townships.

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✓ Decided: LDRC conditionally approves 3 projects, denies 1, approves 1

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved with waivers three projects: a warehouse at 989 Coopertown Rd in Delanco, Randolph Senior Estates in Hainesport, and PSE&G Mount Laurel Station in Mount Laurel. The committee disapproved the Haddad Apparel Group warehouse addition in Lumberton and approved the Four Seasons Market project by Linay, LLC in Delran. All actions were taken during a conference call meeting.

Thu Sep 9, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

Board reviews 2021 monitoring reports for five farms and discusses Comprehensive Plan update

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board will review the 2021 Monitoring Report for five specific farms and discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting includes a staff update on regional planning and legislation, followed by a nomination process for the 2021 Farm Stewardship Award. No specific dollar amounts or binding votes are listed in the agenda text.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to review subdivisions, site plans, and guarantees

The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting via conference call to review land development plans, including several subdivisions and site plans, and to accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees. The board will also consider amended minutes from the July 13, 2021 meeting. This is a regular business meeting with public access by phone.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves July land development agenda and Burlington City stormwater plan

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the July 13, 2021 Land Development Review Committee agenda, which included conditional approvals for several subdivisions and site plans, and conditionally approved Burlington City's updated Stormwater Management Ordinance/Plan. The board also accepted and released performance/maintenance guarantees as presented. No public comments were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

Tue Aug 10, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to review three development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting to review three development applications, including a warehouse project and two other proposals. The agenda also includes a discussion and a checklist rejection list, which is attached to the agenda.

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✓ Decided: LDRC approves two projects, denies warehouse in Burlington County

The Land Development Review Committee acted on three applications. It denied a warehouse proposal at 1920 River Rd in Burlington Township, conditionally approved Gerard's Riverview in Bordentown Township, and conditionally approved with a waiver a project for Stephanie Nejman in Mount Laurel Township. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Jul 13, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee reviews five site applications

The committee is reviewing several development applications across Westampton, Moorestown, and Cinnaminson Townships. The agenda includes specific site plans for a Dunkin’ Donuts, warehouse facilities, and solar fields.

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✓ Decided: LDRC approves Dunkin' Donuts, warehouse, solar projects with conditions

The Land Development Review Committee approved five development applications, all with conditions or waivers. The Western Drive Dunkin' Donuts in Westampton received conditional approval with a waiver, and the LMC Properties application in Moorestown was approved. Two warehouse applications at 14 Sbar Boulevard in Moorestown were conditionally approved, one with a waiver, and the AC Solar Fields in Cinnaminson received conditional approval.

Tue Jul 13, 2021

Planning Board

Burlington County Planning Board to review grants and land development plans

The Burlington County Planning Board will meet via conference call to review land development plans, accept/release performance guarantees, and discuss new business including grant applications from Fieldsboro, Pemberton, Hainesport, and Bordentown. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves June 8 land development agenda and grant support letters

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the minutes of the June 8, 2021 meeting and accepted the Land Development Review Committee's agenda, which included conditional approvals for six projects. The board also accepted performance/maintenance guarantees, released others, and authorized letters of support for four grant applications. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 3:09 p.m.

Thu Jul 8, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

Burlington County farm board to approve 2020 farm applications, hear right-to-farm case

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board is meeting to approve final farm applications from 2020, grant preliminary approvals for 2021 applications, and consider a right-to-farm memorialization for Gabler Farm in Pemberton Township. The board will also review minutes, receive staff updates, and take public comment.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County ag board approves 4 farm preservations, 2 preliminaries

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board approved final preservation for four farms (Emmons Home, Emmons West, Stevens, Whalen Farms) and preliminary approval for two 2021 applications (Clayton Block West, Zimmermann), all unanimously. It also adopted a Right to Farm resolution for the Gabler Farm SSAMP by a 6-1 vote with two abstentions. Staff noted two farms rejected preservation offers due to low value, and the board heard updates on deer overpopulation and SADC soil standards.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

LDRC to review six development applications, including senior living and warehouse projects

The Land Development Review Committee is meeting to discuss six development applications across Burlington County townships. Items include senior living facilities, a warehouse, and other projects. The agenda lists each application with its location but no details on the nature of the discussion or decisions.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals to six development applications

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved all six applications on the June 8, 2021 agenda, including senior living facilities, a warehouse, and a commercial project. Each approval was granted with conditions, and two included waivers. No applications were denied or tabled.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 5 site plans, including industrial and rehab projects

The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting via conference call to review and vote on five site plans from the May 11 meeting, including conditional approvals for an industrial site, a rehab center expansion, and age-restricted residences. The board will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and open the meeting to public comment.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County Planning Board approves May 11 land development agenda

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the minutes of the May 11, 2021 meeting and accepted the Land Development Review Committee's agenda, which included conditional approvals for three projects and approvals for two others. The board also accepted one maintenance guarantee and released two performance guarantees and one maintenance guarantee. No public comments were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

Tue May 25, 2021

Taxation Board

Burlington County Board of Taxation to finalize 2021 equalization table

The Burlington County Board of Taxation will meet to approve the final equalization table for 2021, which sets the ratio of assessed to true value for each of the county's 40 taxing districts. The board will also consider resolutions to establish a 100% equalization ratio and to review and finalize the table. This is a routine but consequential step in the property tax process, as the table is used to distribute tax levies among municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County Tax Board sets 100% equalization ratio for 2021

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved Resolution 2021-6 establishing a 100% equalization ratio for the county. The board also approved Resolution 2021-7 to review and finalize the final equalization table, with no objections from assessors or taxing district representatives. The meeting was conducted remotely via WebEx and adjourned at 9:10 AM.

Tue May 25, 2021

Taxation Board

Burlington County Board of Taxation to finalize equalization table

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting to approve the final equalization table and establish a 100% equalization ratio for the county. The meeting is held via WebEx due to COVID-19 restrictions. The agenda includes approval of minutes, resolutions, and public comment.

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Mon May 17, 2021

Taxation Board

Tax board to hear Edgewater Park appeal, senior deduction denial

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting to approve minutes, consider appeal decisions, and introduce a preliminary equalization table. The board will also receive updates on Daniel's Law and other administrative reports.

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✓ Decided: Tax board hears two appeals, introduces preliminary equalization table

The Burlington County Board of Taxation held a remote public meeting on May 17, 2021. The board heard two rescheduled appeals (Edgewater Park added value, Mt. Laurel senior denial) and rendered judgments on both. It also introduced the preliminary equalization table. The board approved the minutes of the May 3, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

Thu May 13, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

CADB to decide Right to Farm cases, easement actions

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board (CADB) will hold its regular meeting, primarily acting on agricultural preservation items. The board will vote on a Right to Farm determination for Gabler Farm, consider eligibility for another farm, and handle term easement termination and renewal for two other farms. A presentation on soil protection standards is also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: CADB denies Right to Farm protection for Hancock Farm, approves SSAMP for Gabler Farm

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board denied Right to Farm protection eligibility for the John Hancock Farm in Southampton Township after the owner failed to provide proof of commercial farm status. The board also approved a Site-Specific Agricultural Management Practice (SSAMP) determination for the Gabler Farm in Pemberton Township, allowing a structure to remain with a natural buffer, with one opposition. Additionally, the board approved termination of the Rake Pond Farm Term Easement and an 8-year extension for the Fred Miller Farm Term Easement.

Tue May 11, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to discuss 5 development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to discuss five development applications, including an industrial site, a rehab center expansion, age-restricted residences, a fast-food restaurant, and a logistics facility. The agenda also includes a checklist rejection list. No final decisions are noted; the items are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals to four projects, full approval to two

The Land Development Review Committee approved all six applications on the agenda. Four projects received conditional approval: an industrial building at 107 Elbow Lane in Burlington Township, the Cambridge Rehab & Health Center expansion in Moorestown, age-restricted residences in Maple Shade, and a Popeye's and Tim Horton's in Cinnaminson. Two projects received full approval: the Popeye's and Tim Horton's in Cinnaminson and the Rockefeller Group Logistics project in Eastampton.

Tue May 11, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews 12 site plans and subdivisions, grants conditional approvals

The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting via conference call to review land development plans, including 11 site plans and 1 subdivision, with motions passed on each. They will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and consider a letter of support for an NJDEP Urban Parks Grant application. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves 12 land development applications and stormwater plans

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the April 13, 2021 Land Development Review Committee agenda, including 12 subdivisions and site plans, all with conditional approvals or approvals. The board also approved stormwater management ordinances/plans for three municipalities and conditional approvals for eight others, accepted two performance guarantees, released one maintenance guarantee, and supported a letter for an Urban Parks Grant application for Willingboro Lakes Phase II. All votes were unanimous.

Mon May 3, 2021

Taxation Board

Burlington County Tax Board elects officers, hears appeals

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is holding a public meeting via WebEx to reorganize, elect a president and vice president, adopt a meeting schedule, and approve minutes. They will also hear appeal decisions, including a transferred case from state tax court, and consider administrative corrections for multiple municipalities.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County Tax Board reorganizes, approves 2021-22 schedule

The Burlington County Board of Taxation held a remote meeting on May 3, 2021, and reorganized by re-electing Sean Kennedy as President and Lester Holley as Vice President. The board approved the 2021-2022 meeting schedule, designated a Custodian of Records, and approved the minutes from the March 10, 2021 meeting. It also approved administrative corrections for multiple municipalities and heard one appeal, granting a senior deduction in Mt. Holly. Several other appeals were rescheduled.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

LDRC reviews 12 development applications across Burlington County

The Land Development Review Committee is meeting to review 12 development applications from various townships in Burlington County, including commercial, residential, and institutional projects. The agenda lists each application with its location and road references, and includes a discussion period and a checklist rejection list.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals to 11 development applications

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved 11 of 12 applications, including waivers for three projects, and granted one full approval. All actions were taken during a conference call meeting on April 13, 2021.

Tue Apr 13, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board reviews 8 land development plans, approves warehouse and hotel projects

The Burlington County Planning Board is meeting via conference call to review land development plans and handle routine business. The board will consider 8 site plans and subdivisions from February 9, 2021, including conditional approvals for a warehouse, a hotel, and a self-storage facility. They will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and open the meeting to public comment.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves stormwater plans and land development agenda

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the March 9, 2021 Land Development Review Committee agenda, including conditional approvals for several subdivisions and site plans. The board also approved stormwater management ordinances/plans for Pemberton Township, Edgewater Park Township, and Florence Township, and released two performance guarantees. No public comments were made, and no old or new business was discussed.

Thu Mar 11, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

Burlington CADB to elect officers, hear Right to Farm case

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board (CADB) will reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, and will hear a Right to Farm eligibility determination for Gabler Farm in Pemberton Township. The board will also receive staff updates and a presentation on soil protection standards. A closed session is scheduled to discuss offers from the 2020 batch.

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✓ Decided: CADB approves Right to Farm eligibility for Gabler Farm

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board approved a resolution determining that Gabler Farm in Pemberton Township is eligible for Right to Farm protection. The board also reorganized, electing Phil Prickett as Chair and approving the January 28, 2021 minutes. Staff updates included discussions on solar energy goals and their potential impact on preserved farmland.

Wed Mar 10, 2021

Taxation Board

Burlington County Tax Board to approve appeal settlements and corrections

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting to handle routine tax administration matters, including approving minutes, appeal decisions, settlements, and withdrawals. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy changes or public hearings listed.

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✓ Decided: Tax board approves settlements and administrative changes for 2021 appeals

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved administrative changes and stipulations of settlement for 2021 tax appeals, and discussed appeal hearing outcomes. The board also reviewed the appeals process and noted positive feedback on a correction-of-errors form.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to review 8 development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee will meet via conference call to review eight development applications, including warehouses, a hotel, a subdivision, a self-storage facility, a shopping center expansion, and building additions. The agenda also includes a discussion and a checklist rejection list. No decisions are noted; the items are listed for review.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals to 5 development projects, approves 3 more

The Land Development Review Committee met on March 9, 2021, and acted on eight development applications. The committee granted conditional approval to five projects: the Elion ACQ, LLC Warehouse in Mansfield Township; The FunPlex Phase 3 Hotel in Mount Laurel; the Foxcroft Way Subdivision in Mount Laurel (with waivers); the Union Mill Warehouse in Mount Laurel; and the 1784 Capital Holdings Self-Storage in Bordentown Township. The committee also granted full approval to three projects: the Kohl's Shopping Center Expansion in Evesham Township, the Kerry Court – Yukon Holdings project in Southampton Township, and the Paris Business Product Building Addition in Westampton Township.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Planning Board

Burlington County Planning Board to review 10 site plans, including Amazon delivery station

The Burlington County Planning Board will meet via conference call to review and vote on 10 land development applications, including conditional approvals for an Amazon delivery station, a PSE&G facility, and a hospital expansion. The board will also consider stormwater control ordinances, accept/release performance guarantees, and vote on officer nominations.

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✓ Decided: Burlington County Planning Board approves 9 conditional site plans and subdivisions

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the February 9, 2021 Land Development Review Committee agenda, which included conditional approvals for nine development projects, including the Old York Business Park Amazon Delivery Station and the Deborah Heart & Lung Center Expansion. The board also accepted updated stormwater management ordinances from 18 municipalities, accepted and released performance/maintenance guarantees, and elected officers for 2021. No public comments were made.

Thu Feb 18, 2021

Taxation Board

Burlington County Tax Board to approve administrator and appeal actions

The Burlington County Board of Taxation is meeting via Webex to approve minutes, appoint a board administrator, and handle routine administrative tax matters. The agenda includes approvals for tax list corrections, appeal settlements, withdrawals, and late filings, as well as affirming cross appeals to the State Tax Court. This is largely procedural business with no major policy decisions.

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✓ Decided: Tax board approves revised administrative change form and multiple appeals

The Burlington County Board of Taxation approved a revised form for tax list administrative changes, appointed a Tax Board Administrator, and approved numerous administrative changes, stipulations of settlement, and appeals to the State Tax Court. The board also denied some administrative changes that need to be processed through municipal tax collectors. All decisions were made unanimously.

Tue Feb 9, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

LDRC reviews 10 development applications, including Amazon delivery station

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting by conference call to discuss 10 development applications, including an Amazon delivery station in Bordentown Township, a PSE&G meter station, residential and industrial projects, and a car wash. The agenda lists each project with its location but provides no details on the nature of the discussions. A checklist rejection list is attached, indicating some items may be rejected for incompleteness.

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✓ Decided: LDRC grants conditional approvals to 10 development projects

The Land Development Review Committee approved all ten applications on the agenda, with most receiving conditional approval and several including waivers. No applications were denied or tabled.

Tue Feb 9, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to vote on 5 site plans, including warehouse and car dealership

The Burlington County Planning Board will meet via conference call to review and vote on five site plans from the January 12, 2021 meeting, including a warehouse, a development, and a car dealership. The board will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees, handle old business like the nominating committee and officer elections, and open the floor to public comment.

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✓ Decided: Planning board conditionally approves 10 development applications

The Land Development Review Committee conditionally approved all ten applications on the agenda, including the Old York Business Park Amazon Delivery Station, PSE&G Westampton Meter & Regulation Station, Laurel Run, a truck service terminal, Deborah Heart & Lung Center expansion, Metropolis Delanco, Dunns Mill Road Industrial Facility, Valet Car Wash, and 1249 Glen Avenue. Several approvals included waivers. No applications were denied or tabled.

Thu Jan 28, 2021

County's Agriculture Development Board (CADB)

✓ Decided: Board approves farm house replacement at Pereira Farm in Springfield Township

The Burlington County Agriculture Development Board approved a resolution allowing the replacement of a residence on the Flynn Tucker (Pereira Farm) property in Springfield Township. The board also discussed updates to the County Comprehensive Farmland Preservation Plan, including potential changes to acreage goals and cost-share approaches, and approved staff communication with the SADC regarding soil protection standards.

Tue Jan 12, 2021

Land Development Review Committee

Land Development Review Committee to discuss five development applications

The Burlington County Land Development Review Committee is meeting via conference call to discuss five development applications, including warehouses, a housing development, an Islamic academy, and a car dealership. The agenda also includes a checklist rejection list. No decisions are noted; the items are listed for discussion.

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✓ Decided: LDRC approves Burlington Kia, conditionally approves three projects

The Land Development Review Committee acted on five applications. It disapproved the 1804 River Road Warehouse in Burlington Township, conditionally approved the Tower North Development in Woodland Township, the Dolan Delanco Warehouses in Delanco Township, and the Islamic Academy of Burlington County in Burlington Township, and approved Burlington Kia in Burlington Township. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

Tue Jan 12, 2021

Planning Board

Planning Board to review 5 land development plans, elect officers

The Burlington County Planning Board will hold a conference call meeting to review land development plans, including three subdivisions and two site plans, and to elect officers. The board will also accept or release performance/maintenance guarantees and appoint stormwater management committee members.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board approves SWMC appointments and land development agenda

The Burlington County Planning Board approved the minutes of the December 8, 2020 meeting, accepted the Land Development Review Committee agenda with conditional approvals for five projects, and approved the re-appointment of the Stormwater Management Committee (SWMC) as presented. The board also accepted and released performance and maintenance guarantees, and tabled the Nominating Committee/Election of Officers to a future date. No public comments were made.