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Planning board approves replacement of Morris County sheriff’s canine training facility with noise and site controls
Summary
The Morris Township Planning Board on Feb. 2 approved a capital project review clearing the way for a 5,500-sq-ft replacement canine training facility on West Hanover Avenue, subject to recommendations on noise mitigation, tree replacement and site grading; county and applicant witnesses described distances, operational limits and building details.
The Morris Township Planning Board voted Feb. 2 to approve a capital project review for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office to replace its canine training facility on West Hanover Avenue.
Christopher Bitz, identified himself as director of public works for Morris County, told the board the existing structure is roughly 40 years old and the proposed replacement is intended to modernize the county’s training facilities. "I'm Christopher Bitz. I'm the director of public works in the county... I've been with Morris County for about 29 years now," he said.
Engineer Chris Nasser (Prince and Carlo Associates) and architect "Miss Hart" (licensed architect) testified about the site plan and building design. Nasser described the proposed building as a one‑story, 5,500‑square‑foot…
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