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Highlands Land Use Board: secretary appointment, subdivision extension and ordinance amendments approved
Summary
The board voted to appoint a board secretary, grant a subdivision‑perfection extension to AUB‑2021‑05, dismiss a stale application without prejudice, and adopt zoning code cleanups in Chapter 21; each action passed by roll call with conditions as noted.
At a special meeting, the Borough of Highlands Land Use Board took several formal actions by roll call.
Appointment: The board adopted a resolution appointing Kate (Maloney/Mahoney) as board secretary. The motion carried on a unanimous roll call of members present.
AUB‑2021‑05 (Mata) extension: Counsel for the applicant explained the project was delayed by litigation and requested an extension to perfect subdivision requirements. The applicant requested a 15‑month extension measured from a July 27, 2025 reference date (discussed in the hearing as expiring Oct. 27). Board members debated whether to give the full two‑year allowance; the board voted to grant the applicant’s requested extension. One member (Mr. Monteo) noted a conflict and did not participate; Mr. Cody stated he had no vote on that item.
LUB‑24‑08 (Lynden Avenue) dismissal: Planning staff reported the application was administratively stale after repeated failure to resubmit incomplete materials and overdue escrow. The board moved to dismiss the application without prejudice, meaning the applicant may reapply when prepared; the motion passed by roll call.
Ordinance 0‑26‑10: The board reviewed and approved amendments to Chapter 21 — clarifications to grading, steep‑slope rules, enforcement, fee schedules and certificate‑of‑occupancy procedures — and found the ordinance substantially consistent with the borough master plan; the measure passed by unanimous roll call.
Votes at a glance (recorded outcomes): - Appointment of board secretary (Kate Maloney/Mahoney): approved (roll call yeses). - AUB‑2021‑05 (Mata) — extension request: approved (15‑month extension requested; board discussion acknowledged option to seek longer extension in future; one recusal and one member with no vote recorded). - LUB‑24‑08 (Lynden Ave) — dismissal without prejudice: approved. - Ordinance 0‑26‑10 (Chapter 21 amendments): adopted; board determined consistency with master plan.
Next steps: Staff will note the extension timeline for AUB‑2021‑05, record the dismissal of LUB‑24‑08 on administrative files, and post the adopted ordinance updates. Any future modifications to approved items will return to the board for additional consideration.
