The land immediately adjacent to tidal water often contains coastal wetlands which are regulated under the Wetlands Act of 1970.  NJDEP regulates activities within coastal wetlands pursuant to the Wetlands Act of 1970, N.J.S.A. 13:9A-1 et seq. The Act required the Commissioner to inventory and map the boundaries of all coastal wetlands within the State from the Raritan Bay south.  The NJDEP’s Coastal Wetlands maps are used to determine jurisdiction. You must have coastal wetlands permit to excavate, dredge, fill or place a structure on any coastal wetland shown on the maps. Wetlands beyond or inland of these delineated wetlands are regulated under the freshwater wetland regulations, subject of another discussion.

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Planning

Millstone Township, February 27, 2019, Variance Approval
Project: Variance approved related to a proposed single family house in an area of steep slopes.

Franklin Township, March 7, 2019, Site Plan Approval
Project: Site Plan Approval of a 4,999 sf cultural and spiritual center for the Adichunchanagiri Cultural and Spiritual Foundation of USA

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NJ’s Coastal Permitting Program – Buy, Build or Add On?

Are you considering buying property near tidal water? Building a waterfront home, a retail center, or marina? Do you want to put in a bulkhead or a dock? Or maybe an addition to an existing house in a coastal town? In each of these cases, New Jersey’s coastal permitting program may affect where and whether you buy, build, or add on.

New Jersey protect coastal water and the land adjacent to them under a variety of laws including the Waterfront Development Law (N.J.S.A. 12:5-3), the Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA N.J.S.A. 13:19), and the Wetlands Act of 1970 (N.J. S.A. 13:9A)

Crest Engineering can help navigate New Jersey’s extensive Coastal regulations to obtain the proper permits for your proposed projects

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Planning/Zoning

Riverside Section – January 24, 2019 – Final Approval

Millstone Planning Board, Millstone, NJ – January 9, 2019 – Approval
Project: Commercial Warehouse

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Location, Location, Location…remember to check the zoning first.

If you are looking for a home for your business and you find the perfect location, you need to check the zoning to see if your business is permitted.

Many towns require a cert of occupancy for a tenant or a new owner.

Is the new Use for the location permitted in your town? if not you may need a use variance. Is there adequate parking? If not, you may need a minor site plan.

Before you lease, buy, hire CREST to conduct a regulatory investigation.

A good referral is Realtor or Land Use Attorney.

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Planning/Zoning
Monroe Township, NJ October 25, 2018 – Amended Preliminary Approval
Project: Riverside Section Rt. 33 & Perrineville Road Warehouse 301,310 sf building with associated parking.  

Millstone Township, NJ October 10, 2018 – Residential Approval
Project: Residential home with three front yards.  Approved for Pool, Shed & ½ Basketball Court

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Buyer Beware

New Jersey has a buyer beware policy – it is up to the buyer to determine if there are issues, i.e. due diligence, home inspections, etc.

• • When purchasing a piece of property you also buy the liability of any contamination

• • Phase one environmental audit

• • Non invasive audit of published data and a site visit to determine if there is a possibility of contamination from: 
    • • Asbestos
    • • Lead paint
    • • Historic pesticides
    • Fuel tanks

• Banks usually require same for purchase of commercial property

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CREST Monthly Updates

Planning

Somerville, NJ September 26, 2018 – Preliminary & Final Site Plan Approval
Project: Redevelopment of an 11.3 acre site with 159 sf building and associated parking.
Site Plan One and Two Bedroom Apartments in Townhouse Style Buildings with Amenities.

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Coming Soon!

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Coming Soon!

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Site Redevelopment in Somerville, NJ

On Wednesday night, September 26, 2018, Kirby Village in Somerville, NJ received preliminary and final site plan approval. The project consists the redevelopment of the 11.3 acre Baker and Taylor site with a 159,000 sf building and associated parking constructed in the 60’s and occupied until around 2002, The preliminary and final site plan approval consists of 174 one and two bedroom apartments in 15 townhouse style buildings. Amenities include a community center, a pool, a tot lot and a dog walking area. See complete site plan here.

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