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Paulsboro board approves six‑lot Dora/Huff subdivision, requires sidewalks and drywells
Summary
The Land Use Board approved a major subdivision splitting one parcel into six lots on Dora and Huff avenues, requiring sidewalks (school walking district), drywells for stormwater per lot, street reconstruction where needed, and replacement of existing evergreens with New Jersey indigenous trees.
The Paulsboro Land Use Board on March 4 approved a major subdivision by Ace Infotech LLC and Varada LLC that splits one parcel into six lots — five planned for two‑story single‑family homes and one left as a vacant, buildable lot — subject to conditions including sidewalks, drywell stormwater controls per lot, and street reconstruction where required.
Chair Robert DeAngelo emphasized pedestrian safety in the neighborhood and said sidewalks are required because the area serves as a school walking district: "It is a walking district for school. Sidewalks are necessary," he said. The board and Borough Solicitor directed the applicant to provide sidewalks in front of the new lots; curbing is not required in all locations, per solicitor guidance.
Engineer William Scott described site work that will accompany the subdivision, including tree removal (to meet the Borough tree ordinance), street trees and landscaping, individual drywells for stormwater management on each lot, and utility connections to Borough water and sewer mains. Borough Engineer Steve Cosaboon asked the applicant to submit detailed drywell sizing for the first house, locate existing iron pins, verify curb/sidewalk standards and check fire hydrant spacing (800‑foot spacing was noted as a standard to review).
During public comment resident Carol of 1660 Swedesboro Avenue asked about lot sizes and access; attorney James Mitchell replied that the zoning requires 10,000 square feet and that the proposed lots would average about 12,000 and 14,000 square feet. Eric Singleton urged strict compliance with the Borough's tree ordinance and use of New Jersey indigenous species. The board approved the subdivision on a motion from Mayor Giovannitti with the conditions summarized by Borough Solicitor John Alice, including water and sewer connections, driveways, sidewalks and individual drywells.
The approval leaves one buildable vacant lot for future development; the applicant must return with final engineering details (drywell sizing, iron pin placement) and satisfy the borough’s technical review before building permits are issued.
