Planning Board Approves Multiple Development Applications
Toms RiverJan 21, 20263 min read
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The Planning Board approved several residential and commercial applications, including a 131-lot development with multifamily housing and retail or office space at Lakewood Road and Clayton Avenue.
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The board approved subdivisions creating new residential lots, a 16,221-square-foot office building, and 63 additional parking spaces at an existing commercial development. It also approved an extension for a previously approved project and formalized its 2026 officers and professional appointments. Some approvals included variances, which allow limited exceptions to zoning requirements.
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Approved resolutions memorializing the election of 2026 officers and appointments of planning, engineering, and legal professionals for 2026.
Approved an extension of time for the previously approved major site plan with variances at 2363 Lakewood Road, including an 8,434-square-foot addition.
Approved a minor subdivision creating two lots at 11 Spruce Street.
Memorialized approval of the 131-lot Promenade Toms River development at Lakewood Road and Clayton Avenue, proposed with multifamily housing and retail or office space.
Approved a two-lot minor subdivision with variances at 1247 Silverton Road; one board member abstained.
Approved a two-lot minor subdivision with variances at 2225 6th Avenue; two board members abstained.
Approved a two-lot minor subdivision with variances at 2312 4th Avenue; one board member abstained.
Approved a 16,221-square-foot office building with variances at 954 Lakewood Road by a 5-1 vote.
Approved new trash enclosures and 63 additional parking spaces at the existing commercial development at 2140 Lakewood Road.
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