Lakehurst Scraps Plans to Research Lot Creation Near Lake Horicon

Lakehurst's zoning officer said on Thursday that he would like to withdraw his proposal to investigate whether lots could be created on Union Avenue near .

In February, zoning officer Danny Barker suggested that the 260 feet of frontage on the corner of Union Avenue and Lake Street — across from the borough's board of education office — , bringing in additional revenue for Lakehurst. 

"I'd like to take that suggestion back," Barker said during the borough's March Redevelopment Agency regular meeting after hearing that some residents — including commenters on Manchester Patch — did not like the proposal because it would mean limiting the view of the lake from Union Avenue. 

"Consider it rescinded," said Mayor Harry Robbins, who serves as redevelopment agency chairman.

The agency in February authorized Barker to do some research into the land's history and sketch out how it could be divided into lots. Barker originally was supposed to present his findings during the March meeting. Currently, the land is occupied by trees and playground equipment. 

"It's worth looking into," said agency member Glenn McComas at the time, though he added that development could take away one of the few views of the lake from Union Avenue. 

In February, Barker said that the proposal was something that has "been something that's been on my mind" since property near the lake could bring in tax revenue for the borough.