Skillmans Lane farm subdivision
Summary
A one-acre home site is being split off a 103-acre preserved farm — exactly what was contemplated when the township bought the development easement in 2008. The rest of the farm stays preserved in perpetuity, but board members debated whether a future fence could change how the property looks from the road.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct township cost — the easement preserved farmland at no new expense; the new home will go on the tax rolls when built.
The Suydam family, which intends to build a home for the owner's son, plus the preserved farmland stays intact.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Suydam Associates wants to carve one new one-acre house lot out of farmland already restricted by a 2008 farmland preservation easement, which allows limited severable exceptions.
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - Apr 1, 2026
A one-acre home site is being split off a 103-acre preserved farm — exactly what was contemplated when the township bought the development easement in 2008. The rest of the farm stays preserved in perpetuity, but board members debated whether a future fence could change how the property looks from the road.
Related development
Suydam Associates, FLP Minor Subdivision w/ Bulk Variances
One new house lot along Skillmans Lane with over 100 acres staying farmland forever; the new home will connect to public sewer with a private well.
County of Somerset Minor Subdivision w/ Bulk Variances
If approved, roughly 24 acres near the Millstone Valley would be permanently preserved.
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