Controversial warehouse project in Mullica Hill, NJ voted down during heated meeting

MULLICA HILL, New Jersey (WPVI) — A controversial warehouse improvement challenge in Gloucester County, New Jersey is not going to transfer ahead.

The Harrison Township Joint Land Use Board unanimously voted down the plan Thursday evening.

Tons of of individuals packed into the cafeteria at Nice Valley Faculty in Mullica Hill. The group made positive their voices had been heard loud and clear. The assembly acquired heated at instances.

Builders needed to construct a warehouse alongside Rt. 322 throughout from Casella Farms — a residential improvement.

The challenge deliberate by New Jersey-based Russo Growth included 4 buildings in Harrison and Woolwich townships. The plan additionally included widening Route 322 to accommodate site visitors.

Russo Growth launched this assertion to Motion Information on the vote:

“We’re upset that the Harrison JLUB acted arbitrarily in failing to manage the relevant zoning of the property and approve our software which is absolutely compliant with zoning and the Redevelopment Plan governing the property. As property house owners within the Township, we absolutely intend to pursue our vested rights to redevelop the property for this acceptable and expressly permitted use.”

Residents informed Motion Information they are going to proceed to struggle any future proposals.