Denville, New Jersey Development News

Denville Zoning Board Continues Public Hearing for Indian Road Billboard Proposal

The Denville Zoning Board held a public hearing for a proposed billboard at 74 Indian Road. The applicant, Outfront, presented testimony from engineer Samir Wally regarding visibility and lighting impacts. Several residents voiced concerns about visibility, light pollution, and accuracy of the proposed site models. The board discussed the use of narrow-view technology and its effectiveness in mitigating light spill. The hearing was extended to a later date, October 7th, to allow for additional information and clarification on visibility studies and nighttime representations of the billboard. The applicant was asked to provide more detailed visual evidence, including photos taken at various distances and angles, and to address specific concerns about how the sign's light might be perceived under different conditions, especially in relation to the proposed 'gray' and 'green' visibility zones. The board also reviewed A21, a planning view overlay exhibit, and A20, a planning exhibit with photo locations. The board is to reconvene on October 7th.