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Board debates flag-lot standards, asks liaisons to draft guidance
Summary
Franklin’s Planning Board discussed inconsistent flag-lot approvals and asked two liaison members to draft guidance and recommendations for the governing body, noting past ad-hoc decisions and the need for consistent standards.
Several board members expressed concern that prior flag-lot approvals in Franklin Township have produced inconsistent outcomes and that the board lacks clear standards. Members said the current patchwork approach creates uncertainty for applicants and neighbors; one member suggested the governing body consider prohibiting flag lots if the township does not want to permit them on a regular basis.
To address the issue, the board asked two liaison members (named Jonathan and Mark in the transcript) to work on draft standards or recommendations the board can forward to the governing body. The board also discussed possibly holding a closed or agendaed session to focus specifically on flag lots and recommended consistency in any standards (for example, minimum driveway widths) rather than case-by-case variances.
