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Beachwood Land Use Board meeting roundup: three residential variances approved, conditions set for roadway and utility work
Summary
At its July 13 meeting the Land Use Board approved a minor subdivision at 21 Larboard Street and two variance applications for 437 and 445 Briar Way, tying approvals to roadway paving, water-main extensions, hydrant installations and deed recording; residents raised access and neighborhood-character concerns.
The Borough of Beachwood Land Use Board on July 13 approved three residential development items and recorded conditions aimed at addressing roadway and utility impacts. The Board approved a minor subdivision at 21 Larboard Street and granted variances for two separate lots on Briar Way, attaching requirements that roadway improvements and water-main works be completed before construction permits are issued.
Across the Briar Way approvals, the Board required similar infrastructure measures: paving the improved roadway to the guard rail, adding drywells, extending the water main, installing a fire hydrant at Bowline Street and Briar Way, and placing a blowoff hydrant at the end of the roadway. The Board also directed that Resolutions of Approval be recorded with the Ocean County Clerk together with deed notice so future owners are on notice of conditions. Fire Official Rich Foster advised that proposed 'No Parking' signs would require a Borough ordinance to be enforceable.
Resident comments from Ronald Perez raised emergency-access, sanitation-access and pedestrian-safety concerns for Briar Way and the adjacent wooded area; the Board and applicant agreed to additional technical reviews and plan submissions. The Board approved the Briar Way applications by 4–3 vote each and approved the Larboard Street subdivision by unanimous consent. The meeting concluded with approval of prior minutes and adjournment at 8:27 p.m.
