A proposed office and warehouse development on Whitesville Road is drawing scrutiny from environmental officials ahead of a planning board review.
Jackson Township, NJ – A proposed office and warehouse complex in Jackson Township is facing multiple environmental concerns as it moves through the township’s planning review process, with officials signaling unresolved issues tied to wetlands, stormwater management, and prior project history. That proposal could see hundreds more vehicles on Whitesville Road, the main connecting road between Toms River and Jackson, if approved.
The application, submitted by 510 Whitesville, LLC, seeks approval to construct a three-story, roughly 14,000-square-foot office building along with a warehouse, storage structures, and associated outdoor equipment areas on a 6.10-acre site along Whitesville Road.
According to a review by Remington & Vernick Engineers, the project site falls within both the Pinelands Manufacturing Zone and a conservation overlay area, adding layers of regulatory oversight.
Environmental commission flags multiple concerns
The Jackson Township Environmental Commission has identified several issues with the proposal, including stormwater discharge near neighboring properties, proximity of septic systems to wetlands, and the need for updated endangered species surveys.
Key Points
- Proposed Whitesville Road development includes office, warehouse, and storage facilities
- Environmental officials cite concerns over wetlands, stormwater, and endangered species
- Commission has not issued a Letter of No Concern ahead of planning board hearing
The commission also noted the project has a history of prior denial and raised questions about compliance with stormwater regulations under state environmental standards.
“Commission will not issue a Letter of No Concern at this time,” the review states, adding that concerns will be forwarded to the planning board ahead of a formal hearing.
Local official criticizes proposal impact
Environmental Commission member Adam Haidi voiced opposition to the project’s potential environmental impact, particularly given Jackson’s significant protected land footprint.
“Insulting to residents, wildlife, wetlands and the Pineland-forests that make up almost 47% of Jackson Township,” Haidi said.
Planning board officials are expected to review the application and the commission’s findings at an upcoming hearing, where the applicant may be required to address the outstanding environmental and regulatory concerns.