County of Somerset Minor Subdivision w/C Variance
Description
The county sought to split the Canal Road parcel into two lots, with the 23.9-acre portion going into Franklin's open space inventory and a 9-acre remainder keeping the existing home. Variances for frontage and rear-yard setback drew no staff concerns.
Impact summary
Nearly 24 acres would be permanently preserved next to existing county open space; decision comes May 6.
Applicant
- Name
- County of Somerset
- Address
- 1452 Canal Road, Somerset, NJ (Block 9, Lot 2.04)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · Planning Commission
Last discussed May 6, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - May 6, 2026
The county is subdividing a 32.9-acre Canal Road property so it can buy about 24 acres for permanent open space; the existing home stays on a 9-acre lot. Three technical variances were granted and the board approved it 6-0.
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - Apr 15, 2026
Minor subdivision with C variances splitting 32.9 acres into two lots, with 23.9 acres added to county open space; carried to May 6, 2026.
Related issues (1)
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