Moorestown public meetings in 2021
20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Zoning Board
The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on December 21, 2021, to consider several variance applications and other official actions. New business includes a use variance for a Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility at 41 East Main Street, a bulk variance for a paver patio at 6 Greenvale Road, and a side yard setback variance for a garage at 202 Chestnut Street. The board will also vote on a resolution (ZBA#2021-29) and may enter closed session to discuss litigation.
- ZBA#2021-30: Use variance for Verizon Wireless telecommunications facility at 41 East Main Street (Block 4405, Lots 53 & 54)
- ZBA#2021-28: Bulk variance for paver patio at 6 Greenvale Road (Block 1900, Lot 6) exceeding impervious coverage limit
- ZBA#2021-31: Side yard setback variance (3 ft vs 12 ft required) for two-car garage at 202 Chestnut Street (Block 4404, Lots 9 & 11)
- Resolution ZBA#2021-29 (Edward Largist) to be voted on
- Discussion of Resolution 2021-37 authorizing closed session for litigation
Town Council
This agenda is a notice of cancellation for the Moorestown Township Council Boards and Committees Dinner Meeting originally scheduled for Monday, December 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting has been cancelled, and no other business is listed.
- Cancellation of the December 6, 2021 Council dinner meeting
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is meeting in a hybrid format to discuss and take official action on several items, including a second-reading ordinance to permit outdoor dining and a resolution authorizing 2021 budget appropriation transfers. The agenda also includes consent agenda resolutions for items such as a labor agreement, tax refunds, and a community event, as well as a closed session for litigation and negotiations.
- Ordinance 37-2021 to enact Chapter 180-99.6 and amend Chapter 180 to permit outdoor dining
- Resolution 286-2021 authorizing 2021 budget appropriation transfers
- Resolution 285-2021 authorizing a four-year labor agreement with Communications Workers of America Local 1036
- Resolution 281-2021 authorizing $976 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for housing plan services
- Resolution 284-2021 authorizing contract change order decrease of $3,300 for above ground storage tank installation
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is meeting in hybrid format to take official action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include second-reading votes on a long-term tax exemption agreement for the Moorestown Mall, bond ordinances for water tank improvements, and a first-reading vote on a bond for public works vehicles. The council will also hold a public hearing on a liquor license transfer and consider consent agenda items including snow removal and tax cancellations.
- Ordinance 33-2021: financial agreement with Moorestown Mall, LLC under Long Term Tax Exemption Law
- Ordinance 34-2021: $170,000 bond for Westfield Road water tank painting and improvements
- Ordinance 35-2021: $375,000 bond for North Church Street water tank improvements
- Ordinance 36-2021: $360,000 bond for public works vehicles and equipment
- Resolution 268-2021: transfer of plenary retail consumption license from HH NJ Hospitality to Moorestown Beverage II
Zoning Board
The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a virtual meeting on October 19, 2021, to consider five new applications for bulk variances, along with a resolution and minutes from the previous meeting. The board may take official action on any item on the agenda. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting.
- ZBA#2021-22: Courtney Cioll, 179 Haines Drive, pool filter equipment 3' from side property line (15' required)
- ZBA#2021-23: Ryan and Susan Francis, 25 Windermere Drive, taller fence in front yard on corner lot
- ZBA#2021-24: Renee and Kristofor Morrison, 274 W. 3rd Street, screened back porch addition
- ZBA#2021-25: Varun Arora, 6 Almeda Lane, deck with roof, rear yard setback 16' (25' required)
- ZBA#2021-26: Karen and Robert Wotring, 121 Mount Laurel Road, addition violating side yard requirements
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is meeting virtually to discuss and take official action on several items, including ordinances on second and first reading. Key items include a salary ordinance amendment, a road vacation for Sbar Boulevard, and a long-term tax exemption agreement with Moorestown Mall, LLC for a residential redevelopment. The council will also vote on a consent agenda with resolutions for affordable housing expenditures, a wastewater treatment plant repair contract, and various administrative matters.
- Ordinance 32-2021 authorizing vacation of Sbar Boulevard
- Ordinance 33-2021 authorizing financial agreement with Moorestown Mall, LLC under Long Term Tax Exemption Law
- Resolution 251-2021: $455,600 emergency contract to Spectraserv Inc. for digester cleaning/repair at wastewater plant
- Resolution 249-2021 approving financial agreement application for MT Residential Urban Renewal, LLC (Block 3000, Lot 3)
- Resolution 243-2021: $1,312.50 expenditure from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for special court master services
General
The Moorestown Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider several items, including resolutions on a minor subdivision, consistency reports for two ordinances, and new business involving subdivision extensions and referrals from the Township Council. The board will also discuss a $690,000 bond ordinance for wastewater treatment plant improvements and a zoning amendment to eliminate Conservation Design Subdivision requirements.
- Resolution 2021-23: Minor subdivision for Anthony Balboni at 180 Route 38, Block 4800 Lot 5
- Resolution 2021-34: Report that Ordinance 25-2021 and Redevelopment Plan is consistent with Master Plan
- Resolution 2021-35: Report that Ordinance 26-2021 is not inconsistent with Master Plan
- Referral Ordinance 29-2021: $690,000 appropriation, $655,500 in bonds for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Referral Ordinance 30-2021: Zoning amendment to eliminate Conservation Design Subdivision requirements
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting to take official action on a $690,000 bond ordinance for wastewater treatment plant improvements, a zoning amendment to remove conservation subdivision language, and several resolutions including a $363,500 contract and a $13.4 million bond sale. The council will also discuss proposed changes to stormwater, parks and recreation, and outdoor dining ordinances, and hear a presentation from MEAC.
- Ordinance 29-2021: $690,000 appropriation, $655,500 in bonds for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Ordinance 30-2021: Zoning amendment to remove conservation subdivision language
- Resolution 226-2021: $363,500 contract to Sub-Level Installation Inc. for mechanical bar screen installation
- Resolution 224-2021: $13,400,000 bond sale to NJ Infrastructure Bank
- Resolution 228-2021: $14,415 from Affordable Housing Trust Fund for fair share housing consulting
General
The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on August 17, 2021, to consider two new applications: a bulk variance for a taller fence and an interpretation request to confirm that a sober-living residence is a permitted use in certain zoning districts. The board will also act on two resolutions and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- ZBA#2021-16: Bulk variance to increase aluminum fence height to 6 feet at 401 Paul Drive (Block 4605, Lot 49, R-2 zone)
- ZBA#2021-21: Interpretation request by HEF Ventures LLC to confirm sober-living residence is permitted in R-1 and R-1A zones (504 Bartram Road, 820 Cox Road)
- Resolutions: ZBA#2021-18 (Elizabeth T. Trucksess) and ZBA#2021-19 (Woolman)
- Minutes of July 20, 2021 to be approved
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting to adopt the 2021 municipal budget and take action on several ordinances, including one to implement New Jersey's cannabis law and another to adopt the Moorestown Mall redevelopment plan. The council will also discuss permitting outdoor dining permanently and a draft conservation ordinance, and will vote on a resolution to extend the third-quarter tax payment grace period.
- Adoption of 2021 budget (resolutions 215-2021, 216-2021, 217-2021)
- Ordinance 25-2021: Moorestown Mall redevelopment plan (Block 3000, Lots 2, 3, 3.01, 3.02, 5)
- Ordinance 26-2021: Zoning amendments for cannabis businesses
- Ordinance 29-2021: $690,000 appropriation for wastewater treatment plant improvements
- Resolution 218-2021: Accept $81,520 body-worn camera grant
General
The Moorestown Planning Board will consider several items, including a minor site plan for Reconstructive Orthopedics, a minor subdivision, and referrals from the Township Council regarding the Moorestown Mall Redevelopment Plan and a cannabis zoning ordinance. The board will also hear a presentation from the Sustainable Moorestown Green Team about supporting the arts. Public comment is scheduled.
- Resolution 2021-16: Minor site plan with variances for Reconstructive Orthopedics, 300 Route 38, Block 3201 Lot 7
- PB#2021-23: Minor subdivision for Anthony Balboni, 180 Route 38, Block 4800 Lot 5
- Referral: Ordinance 25-2021 adopting Moorestown Mall Redevelopment Plan for Block 3000, Lots 2, 3, 3.01, 3.02, 5
- Referral: Ordinance 26-2021 amending zoning to implement New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Act
- Presentation on 'Moorestown Creates' subcommittee to advance the arts
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting on July 26, 2021, with several significant items on the agenda. They will consider ordinances on first reading for the Moorestown Mall redevelopment plan, cannabis zoning, and an affordable housing project, as well as a cap bank ordinance on second reading. The consent agenda includes contracts, bond resolutions, and appointments.
- Ordinance 25-2021: Adopting Moorestown Mall Redevelopment Plan for Block 3000, Lots 2, 3, 3.01, 3.02, and 5
- Ordinance 26-2021: Enacting Chapter 52 and amending Chapter 180 (Zoning) to implement the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace Modernization Act
- Ordinance 27-2021: Authorizing transportation for Moorestown Family Apartments at Borton Landing Road
- Ordinance 28-2021: Financial agreement with Moorestown Family Apartments LLC under Long Term Tax Exemption Law
- Resolution 201-2021: Authorizing sale of up to $20,880,000 bonds to NJ Infrastructure Bank
General
The Moorestown Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on July 20, 2021, to consider two new variance applications and possibly act on resolutions and minutes. The meeting is livestreamed but not interactive. Formal action may be taken on any agenda item.
- ZBA#2021-18: Bulk variance for 6-foot front driveway gate at 451 Creek Road (R-1 zone, 3-foot max)
- ZBA#2021-19: Bulk variance for wooden canopy in backyard at 149 W. Maple Avenue (R-3 zone, 12' to 2' from property line)
- Resolutions ZBA#2021-17 and ZBA#2021-15
- Minutes of June 15, 2021
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council is holding a hybrid meeting on July 12, 2021, to discuss and take action on several items, including a cannabis subcommittee recommendation and draft ordinance, and to introduce the 2021 municipal budget. The council will also consider ordinances on second reading related to off-street parking, a property conveyance, and salary adjustments, as well as a cap bank ordinance on first reading. Budget resolutions and consent agenda items, including an affordable housing trust fund expenditure, are scheduled for action.
- Discussion of Cannabis Subcommittee Recommendations and Draft Ordinance on municipal regulation of cannabis
- Ordinance 19-2021 amending off-street parking requirements (Chapter 180-73)
- Ordinance 22-2021 accepting conveyance of 1 Oakly Drive (Block 8801, Lot 4.03) from Parkers Bend Retirement Community LLC
- Ordinance 23-2021 salary adjustments for clerical and public works employees under CWA Local 1036 labor agreement
- Resolution 189-2021 introducing 2021 budget and setting public hearing for August 9, 2021
Planning Board
The Moorestown Planning Board will consider adopting an amended Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan, along with several site plan and subdivision applications. The board will also vote on resolutions for previously reviewed projects, including a site plan for OPEX Corporation and a minor subdivision for LMC Properties. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.
- Resolution 2021-11: OPEX Corporation, 835 Lancer & 301 Commerce Avenue, Block 502 Lots 9 & 11, Preliminary and Final Site Plan with Waivers
- Resolution 2021-27: LMC Properties, Inc., Borton Landing Road, Block 7401 Lots 1 & 2, Minor Subdivision
- Adoption of Resolution #2021-31: Amended Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan
- PB#2021-15: Teodozja Jaskowski, 41 Revere Avenue, Block 1702 Lot 44, Minor Subdivision with Variances
- PB#2021-16: Reconstructive Orthopedics, 300 Route 38, Block 3201 Lot 7, Minor Site Plan with Variances
Town Council
The Moorestown Township Council will hold a regular meeting with official action on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include rezoning and exchanging the Nagle Tract for a 12.5-acre parcel on Borton Landing Road, accepting a conveyance of property at 1 Oakly Drive, and authorizing the sale of $17,495,000 in general obligation bonds. The council will also discuss municipal regulation of cannabis and an outdoor dining ordinance, and will appoint a new township manager.
- Ordinance 20-2021: Rezone Block 7401, Proposed Lot 1.02 (Borton Landing Road) to AMF-6 and Block 7401, Lot 3 (200 Hartford Road) to BP-2
- Ordinance 21-2021: Authorize exchange of Nagle Tract (200 Hartford Road) with LMC Properties for 12.5-acre parcel on Borton Landing Road
- Ordinance 22-2021: Accept conveyance of 1 Oakly Drive (Block 8801, Lot 4.03) from Parkers Bend Retirement Community LLC
- Resolution 178-2021: Sell $17,495,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021
- Resolution 184-2021: Appoint Kevin E. Aberant as Township Manager with salary
Town Council Special Meeting
The Moorestown Township Council is holding a special meeting on June 24, 2021, at 6:00 pm in the Council Chamber at Town Hall. The main agenda item is a discussion of the Nagel Tract and Lockheed Martin property exchange, with a presentation. Public comments and council comments are scheduled, and formal action may be taken.
- Discussion of Nagel Tract and Lockheed Martin property exchange
- Public comments period
- Council comments
- Formal action may be taken
General
The Moorestown Planning Board is holding a special meeting to consider a minor subdivision application from LMC Properties and a zoning amendment referral from Township Council. The board may adopt a resolution recommending rezoning of two blocks on Borton Landing Road to accommodate affordable housing. Public comments can be submitted by email before the meeting.
- PB#2021-27: LMC Properties minor subdivision, Borton Landing Road, Block 7401 Lots 1&2
- Resolution #2021-28 recommending rezoning Block 7401 Lot 1.02 to AMF-6 and Lot 3 to BP-2
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 180-33.7 AMF-6 for affordable housing at Block 7401 Lot 1.02
General
The Moorestown Planning Board is meeting virtually to consider referrals from Township Council on two ordinances: one amending off-street parking requirements and another funding construction of Percheron Park. They will also review a preliminary and final site plan from OPEX Corporation. Public comments can be submitted by email.
- Referral: Ordinance 19-2021 amending Chapter 180-73 'Off-Street Parking Requirements'
- Referral: Ordinance 16-2021 appropriating funds and authorizing bonds for Percheron Park construction
- PB# 2021-11: OPEX Corporation, Block 502 Lots 9 and 11, Preliminary and Final Site Plan
Zoning Board
The Moorestown Zoning Board will hold a virtual meeting to consider resolutions for three prior applications, approve minutes, and hear new business including a bulk variance for a pool and a site plan from Lockheed Martin. Public comments can be submitted by email.
- ZBA#2021-13: Gennady Gorel, 19 Castleton Lane, Block 6003 Lot 15, Zone R-2, bulk variance for in-ground pool and decking
- ZBA#2021-12: Lockheed Martin Corp., 199 Borton Landing Road, Block 6700 Lot 10, Zone SRI, preliminary and final site plan, use variance, conditional use for height variance relief
- Resolutions for ZBA#2020-32 (James & Lisa O'Donnell), ZBA#2021-11 (Kumar Pankaj & Remya Mahadevan), ZBA#2021-14 (Robert & Lori Salmons)
- Approval of minutes from April 20, 2021