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Morris Township planning board continues South Street Gardens use‑variance hearing; planner outlines parking, sign and noise controls
Summary
The Morris Township Planning Board continued the South Street Gardens hearing after the applicant updated plans to show 81 parking spaces (72 required), a roofed refuse enclosure, and a relocated monument sign; the board and public focused on noise, outdoor music limits and pedestrian safety.
The Morris Township Planning Board heard continued testimony in the application by South Street Gardens (the Bruin family) seeking use variances to operate a 2,000‑plus‑square‑foot event space and a small coffee/retail area inside existing commercial buildings on the property. The board did not close the hearing and carried the matter to Oct. 27, 2025 for further testimony and public comment.
Attorney Larry Tally and planning witness Michael Tobia summarized revisions to plans and a package of proposed conditions intended to address concerns raised at the prior hearing. Key plan changes and commitments on the record included:
- Parking: The applicant updated the parking table to reflect 81 provided spaces versus 72 required; two electric vehicle charging spaces…
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