The board has officially denied the variance request for the property at 2001 Church Road. It is a relief to know that the residential integrity of our neighborhood will be preserved for the future. Thank you for staying committed to this process until the very end.
January 9, 2016
Final supporters
As a resident of Toms River, I strongly oppose the variance sought by the owner of 2001 Church Road. Allowing the property to operate as a school will have a paralyzing effect on the traffic of an already congested road, and will only get worse as the school expands. This residential area should remain residential, as the zoning laws require. Otherwise, each and every property owner will suffer in the form of raised taxes (to offset the lack of tax revenue from the property), impenetrable traffic, and decreased property values. The neighboring properties need to know that their neighborhood will remain residential. The variance requested by the owners does not meet the standard under the law, and must be denied.
Any signatures with comments that are offensive will be deleted. This petition will be presented to the board. Please be sure to sign your first and last name.
Updates
November 10, 2015
The feedback from neighbors remains focused on the long-term impact this variance would have on our street. I am currently organizing the documentation to present our collective concerns to the board at the upcoming hearing.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 17, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 17, 2015
1,436 Comments
Absolutely NOT! Go thru the correct channels and find a property that is ZONED for this usage. If the township lets this happen its just going to open the flood gates for more properties to be used for something other then they were intended.
I strongly oppose this proposal/variance. Zoning laws are in place for a reason. We residents of Toms River have taken enough hits from tax changes, as well as property value issues due to the Super Storm Sandy that this would be too difficult to tolerate.
Do not allow the variance, please. It is a violation of civil property rights for the citizens of Toms River and an imposition of arbitrary privilege in favor of particular parties, something which is not permitted by the law, state, township, or otherwise.
Traffic is already compromised in this area. As it is now, it takes over a hour for my children to get to school. 3 of my family members were hit by deer this past 2 years. Enough with the building and traffic. There has to be a better area to build.
Rural residential roads need to be kept rural and RESIDENTIAL--there is more than enough traffic on these roads as it is. All of Toms River Schools have walkers, except for North Dover because of the amount of traffic- please, lets not add to it--
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I strongly oppose any change to the existing zoning requirements that would allow this church / school function as requested. The impact will greatly effect the surrounding property owners of which I am one by the raise in taxes, increased traffic as well as lower property values.
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The board has officially denied the variance request for the property at 2001 Church Road. It is a relief to know that the residential integrity of our neighborhood will be preserved for the future. Thank you for staying committed to this process until the very end.
January 9, 2016
Final supporters
As a resident of Toms River, I strongly oppose the variance sought by the owner of 2001 Church Road. Allowing the property to operate as a school will have a paralyzing effect on the traffic of an already congested road, and will only get worse as the school expands. This residential area should remain residential, as the zoning laws require. Otherwise, each and every property owner will suffer in the form of raised taxes (to offset the lack of tax revenue from the property), impenetrable traffic, and decreased property values. The neighboring properties need to know that their neighborhood will remain residential. The variance requested by the owners does not meet the standard under the law, and must be denied.
Any signatures with comments that are offensive will be deleted. This petition will be presented to the board. Please be sure to sign your first and last name.
Updates
November 10, 2015
The feedback from neighbors remains focused on the long-term impact this variance would have on our street. I am currently organizing the documentation to present our collective concerns to the board at the upcoming hearing.
Reached 1,000 supporters
October 17, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
October 17, 2015
1,436 Comments
Residential areas should remain residential. The increased traffic alone is an issue without further considerations that would include noise levels, property drainage/runoff, environmental impact, etc. Keep Toms River residential neighborhoods residential.
Absolutely NOT! Go thru the correct channels and find a property that is ZONED for this usage. If the township lets this happen its just going to open the flood gates for more properties to be used for something other then they were intended.
I strongly oppose this proposal/variance. Zoning laws are in place for a reason. We residents of Toms River have taken enough hits from tax changes, as well as property value issues due to the Super Storm Sandy that this would be too difficult to tolerate.
Do not allow the variance, please. It is a violation of civil property rights for the citizens of Toms River and an imposition of arbitrary privilege in favor of particular parties, something which is not permitted by the law, state, township, or otherwise.
Traffic is already compromised in this area. As it is now, it takes over a hour for my children to get to school. 3 of my family members were hit by deer this past 2 years. Enough with the building and traffic. There has to be a better area to build.
Rural residential roads need to be kept rural and RESIDENTIAL--there is more than enough traffic on these roads as it is. All of Toms River Schools have walkers, except for North Dover because of the amount of traffic- please, lets not add to it--
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I strongly oppose any change to the existing zoning requirements that would allow this church / school function as requested. The impact will greatly effect the surrounding property owners of which I am one by the raise in taxes, increased traffic as well as lower property values.
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Residential areas should remain residential. The increased traffic alone is an issue without further considerations that would include noise levels, property drainage/runoff, environmental impact, etc. Keep Toms River residential neighborhoods residential.