Planning Board Meeting - 7:00 PM - 2026-03-12
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Meeting Summary
The Hillsborough Township Planning Board approved amended site plan for S&R Pools at 236 Dukes Parkway East, granting a bulk variance to reduce the required 60-foot buffer to 35 feet for outdoor storage adjacent to residential properties. The applicant successfully negotiated with neighbors to relocate outdoor storage from the rear to the side of the building with 8-foot fencing, resulting in neighbor endorsement of the revised plan.
Key Decisions (1)
Amended Site Plan for S&R Pools at 236 Dukes Parkway East
Dukes Parkway East LLC/Crane Farm LLC received amended preliminary and final major site plan approval for Block 58, Lot 67.02 at 236 Dukes Parkway East. Approval includes: relocating outdoor storage from rear to west side of building with 8-foot board fencing, designating existing 250 sq ft shed as office, installing bollard and rope fence to protect 35-foot landscape buffer, removing rear-facing flood light and adding new downward-facing light near storage area, and underground drywell stormwater management system. Bulk variance granted under Section 188-69 reducing required 60-foot buffer to 35 feet for outdoor storage abutting residential zone in I-2 Light Industrial district.
Development Activity (1)
S&R Pools Site Plan Amendment
Swimming pool construction and service business with 24 seasonal employees, 14 work vehicles, 250 sq ft storage shed, 40-foot trailer for cement products. Outdoor storage relocated to west side of building with 8-foot fencing. 29 parking spaces including 2 ADA spaces. Underground drywell stormwater system for 0.24 acres increased impervious coverage. 35-foot landscape buffer with arborvitae (8-10 ft), white spruce, hollies (6-7 ft), and existing white pines.
Market Signals (2)
Commercial Demand
Swimming pool construction business S&R Pools has operated at 236 Dukes Parkway East for 8-9 years, scaling from 4 off-season to 24 in-season employees, indicating sustained residential pool demand in the region.
Sentiment
Planning Board and neighbors expressed appreciation for applicant's proactive outreach and willingness to modify site plan to address residential concerns, suggesting collaborative approach can expedite commercial approvals.