A “d(1)” variance applicant for a use that is not inherently beneficial (as is the case herein) is further required to address the “enhanced quality of proof” per Medici v. BPR Co. (107 NJ 1 [1987]): “the grant of a use variance is not inconsistent with the intent and purpose of the master plan and zoning ordinance.” In accordance with this standard, the Board must consider whether the applicant has offered appropriate testimony to “reconcile” the fact that the proposed use is not contemplated for the R-40A District.’ The planner states plainly that this is not an inherently beneficial use, and so adjudicated precedent demands enhanced proof that the proposed usage is is consistent with intent and purpose of the master plan. The planner says no such proof is provided — simply because the usage is not consistent with the “intent and purpose” as outlined above. The planner states plainly that ‘the proposed use is not contemplated for the R-40A District.’

Last we heard from Andrews Management and KIP20, they wanted to build four three story medical office buildings on the historic farmland at 125/127 Red Hill Road. They pulled that application before the meeting happened, but now they are scheduled to be heard at the Holmdel Township Zoning Board meeting which will occur on this coming Wednesday, July 17th., 2024.

We were expecting to be in the Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday, 1st. November, to strenuously object to the Andrews Management Group/KIP 20 proposal to pave over five acres of farmland, this time with an office complex. However, this item has been pulled from the agenda at the last minute.

The proposal is before the Holmdel Zoning Board of Adjustment on Wednesday November 1st., at 7 pm in the town Hall.

The first official meeting to consider the out-of-compliance proposal by KIP 20 and Andrews Management Group to develop four “medical” offices on the 125-127 Red Hill Road now vacant lot is on the agenda for the Zoning Board meeting on November, 1st. We have again retained counsel and will be opposing this out-of-code usage for historic Residential/Agricultural land.

In contrast to KIP 20’s never ending crusade to wreck the Gateway to Holmdel and Middletown, It is good to see the Township Committee and a private developer work together for the betterment of Holmdel and produce a happy resolution in the acquisition of 35 acres at Crawford’s Hill to preserve the historic Holmdel Horn Antenna and create a public park around it.

Maybe they should try building to code, and things would be cheaper for them? Here’s my casual first inspection of their newly proposed development plan…

Andrews Management Group, LLC, a company registered with the State of New Jersey on 06/20/2023 has filed an application with Holmdel Planning Board to construct four three story office buildings at 125-127 Red Hill Road. This company was organized by Andrew Piscatelli for the express purpose of creating this development on what is zoned Agricultural-Residential Land.

WE LEARNED TODAY THAT KIP 20 LLC HAS FORMALLY WITHDRAWN THEIR APPLICATION TO PAVE OVER FIVE ACRES OF HISTORIC FARMLAND

This is good news for those of us that wish to see land used appropriately which, in this case, is for a residence or for agriculture. Alas, the historic farmhouse and barns are gone, demolished to pave the way for a basketball gym.

Recently discovered, this response to application to the Monmouth County Development Review Committee: Planning Board regarding the KIP 20 proposal to pave over three acres, more or more accurately 3.4 acres it would appear, of farmland for an unasked for strip mall development.

The results of a search of the NJ Election Law Enforcement Commission’s database of contributions for those made by employees of “KIP 20”

We’ve used the NJ DEP’s own Geographical Information System, which is available online, to create this map showing wetlands on the 125 Red Hill Road property.

KIP 20 LLC have filed for a Freshwater Wetlands Letter of Interpretation from the New Jersey DEP. There appear to be wetlands both within the property and within the 200’ notification region based on our local knowledge and maps from CILU. There is not much time to act, so please let us know if you are aware of documented wetlands.