Development News for Sayreville, New Jersey

Resolution Approved for 16 Ridge Avenue Property

The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved an application for a single-family home at 16 Ridge Avenue, Case Number 2609. The board reviewed and approved the resolution as written. The vote was called following the motion and second to approve.

Zoning Board Approves April Meeting Minutes with Correction

The Zoning Board of Adjustment discussed and approved the regular meeting minutes from April 22nd, 2026. A correction was made to clarify that the applicant, not the board member, provided information stating a house was vacant due to a fire. The minutes were approved with this correction.

Zoning Board Carries Application for New Home on Undersized Lot at 30 Beamehurst Ave

The Zoning Board of Adjustment considered an application for a new single-family home at 30 Beamehurst Avenue. The applicant, Giovani Alba, proposed to replace an existing small home with a new three-bedroom, approximately 1,900 sq ft home. The lot is non-conforming and undersized (25 ft wide, required 75 ft). The proposal requires several variances, including sideyard setbacks (3 ft proposed vs. 8 ft required), lot coverage (39.5% proposed vs. 20% permissible), and impervious surface coverage (53.5% proposed vs. 45% required). The board expressed concerns about the narrow setbacks, grading issues, and lot coverage. The applicant proposed revising plans to include a 5-foot setback on one side and reduce lot coverage. The board voted to carry the application to the June 24th meeting for revised plans.

Beamehurst Ave Home Application Carried for Revised Plans Addressing Setbacks and Lot Coverage

The Zoning Board of Adjustment heard an application for a new single-family home at 30 Beamehurst Avenue, which was carried to the June 24th meeting. The applicant, Giovani Alba, seeks to replace an existing small home with a new three-bedroom house on a 25-foot wide, non-conforming lot. The proposal requires variances for sideyard setbacks, lot coverage, and impervious surface coverage. Key concerns raised by the board included the narrow sideyard setbacks (proposed 3 ft vs. 8 ft required), potential grading issues, and exceeding lot coverage limits. The applicant agreed to revise plans to include a 5-foot setback on one side adjacent to the neighbor and explore reducing lot coverage further. Public comment from a neighbor highlighted concerns about the proximity of the new home to their property line and its overall scale. The board voted to carry the application, requiring revised plans addressing setbacks, lot coverage, and grading for their review at the next meeting.