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Carneys Point approves soil‑removal permit for Exeter‑3 Collins Drive; residents raise traffic, pollution and parking concerns
Summary
The township approved a soil-removal permit for the Exeter‑3 Collins Drive project (proposed three warehouses) and accepted related performance bonds; during public comment residents raised concerns about NJDOT delays, truck traffic, a proposed Salem County trash plant and changes to parking lines behind private homes.
The Carneys Point Township Committee authorized a soil‑removal permit for the Exeter‑3 Collins Drive site, a proposed three‑warehouse development, as part of a package of approvals at its April 2 meeting.
Mayor Brown described how dirt from one pad will be moved to the other two pads and said the property had been owned by the Delaware River and Bay Authority for decades without development. The committee also accepted cash performance bonds and a Safety & Stabilization guarantee for the Exeter‑3 project and approved related bond reductions/releases for Exit 4 Harding Highway work.
During public comment, several residents voiced concerns tied to the development and related regional projects. Amy Tighe asked why NJDOT had delayed final approvals for roadwork linked to the warehouses and said the warehouses appear to be empty. She also warned that a proposed trash plant in Salem County “will bring about 150 trash trucks through Salem County, also more traffic and pollution.” The committee did not record a technical response to the truck‑count estimate; Mr. Pelura and Mayor Brown said plans previously were submitted to NJDOT and noted developer contributions for road and sewer improvements (Mayor Brown cited $35 million in related road improvements during the discussion).
Ray Light raised a separate issue about parking lines on township property behind his home, saying a certified diagram he received on March 20 was changed and that the current layout prevents him from backing out of his driveway. Solicitor A. Telsey responded that the lines were changed by the township and that the lot is township property; Mr. Pelura said an extra lot was assigned for each property but the resident said it remained insufficient.
The committee did not take separate recorded action in response to the public commenters’ concerns at this meeting beyond the permit and bond approvals; follow‑up by engineering and planning staff was indicated in discussion. The meeting packet also included correspondence from EQT Real Estate about post‑excavation maintenance at 4 Collins Drive, tied to earlier excavation and permit activity.
Next steps: engineering staff will continue coordination with NJDOT on outstanding punch‑list items tied to Exit 4 and related roadway signals; no additional township action on the public concerns was recorded at the meeting.
