Area in Need of Redevelopment

Rahway Approves Mixed Use Complex

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Mixed-Use, Redevelopment, Site Plan - Subdivision, Union County NJ by | No Comments Monday, July 13, 2015

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CITY OF RAHWAY NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the City of Rahway, pursuant to the requirements of the City of Rahway Central Business District Redevelopment Plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) and the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (MLUL), adopted a Resolution of Approval on April 28, 2015 approving the application of Dornoch Rahway II, LP for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval, Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Approval and deviations from the Redevelopment Plan for a mixed use development consisting of 208 residential units and approximately 5,331 square feet of retail space on property known and designated as Block 318, Lots 1 through 10 and 23 as shown on the City of Rahway Tax Map; which land is located in the Central Business District Redevelopment Area (CBD-1 Subdistrict). The subject property is approximately 2.07 acres and has frontage on Main Street, East Cherry Street and Poplar Street. The application is made in accordance with that certain “Redevelopment Agreement” between Dornoch Rahway II Urban Renewal, LLC and the Rahway Redevelopment Agency dated October 1, 2014 (the “Redevelopment Agreement”) and in accordance with that certain Agreement of Sale between Dornoch Rahway II Urban Renewal, LP and the Rahway Parking Authority dated January, 2014 (the “Parking Authority Agreement”). The Resolution grants Applicant Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval to allow the construction of two mixed use structures serving a total of 208 residential unit and approximately 5,331 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space. The proposed North Building will include 92 residential units and 1,970 square feet of retail space. The proposed South Building will include 116 residential units, 3,274 square feet of retail space, together with 3,697 square feet of amenity space and 1,742 square feet of leasing office space. Both the proposed North Building and proposed South Building will include four stories of residential units above a ground level story comprised of lobby space, retail use, garage parking and other building services, in addition to one story below grade comprised of garage parking and other building services. The Applicant further proposes the extension of Monroe Street from Main Street through the subject property to East Cherry Street (the “Monroe Street Extension”). In addition to the parking proposed under the North Building and under the South Building, Applicant is proposing on-street parking on Main Street (14 spaces); Poplar Street (2 spaces); Monroe Street Extension (13 spaces); and in the newly created Rahway Parking Authority Lot (26 spaces), which are part of the subject application. The Resolution of Approval further grants Applicant Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Approval to subdivide the subject property into three (3) new tax lots. Proposed Lot 1.01, Block 318 (0.59 acres) is intended to serve the North Building. Proposed Lot 1.02, Block 318 (0.85 acres) is intended to serve the South Building. Proposed Lot 1.03, Block 318 (0.24 acres) is to serve a 26 space Rahway Parking Authority Lot which will be conveyed to the Rahway Parking Authority pursuant to the terms of the Parking Authority Agreement. The subdivision approval also includes the creation of the Monroe Street Extension. The Resolution of Approval grants Applicant the following deviations from the Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section X-E of the Redevelopment Plan: (i) Minimum Lot Depth Deviation requested from Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, Page 9, Section IV-B.6(c) which requires 100 ft. minimum lot depth; whereas the Rahway Parking Authority Parking Lot has depth of 69.62 ft. (ii) Minimum Rear Yard deviation requested from Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, Page 9, Section IV-B.6(d)(i) which requires 10 ft. minimum rear yard setback; whereas proposed Lot 1.01 (North Building) has a rear yard setback of zero feet and whereas proposed Lot 1.02 (South Building) has a rear yard setback of 0.50 ft. (iii) On-Site Parking Spaces deviation requested from Central Business District Redevelopment Plan, Page 11, Section IV-E, which requires 208 on-site residential parking spaces; whereas 198 on-site residential garage parking spaces are proposed. Section IV-B.6(c) of the Redevelopment Plan requires, in general, 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit (1.25 x 208 dwelling units = 260 required spaces). Of these, a minimum of 1.0 space per dwelling unit (1.0 x 208 dwelling units = 208 spaces) shall be provided on site. The remaining required spaces shall be provided in on-street spaces, public or private parking lots and/or through a payment pursuant to the Parking Authority Agreement. The Resolution of Approval, application, the plans and related documents are on file and available for public inspection between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM Monday through Friday, in the Office of the City Planner, 1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, New Jersey 07065. Ronald L. Shimanowitz, Esq. Hutt & Shimanowitz, PC Attorneys for Applicant, Dornoch Rahway II, LP 459 Amboy Avenue/P.O. Box 648 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 (732) 634-6400 ($87.12)

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Brick Township Looks for Waterfront Restauranture for Trader’s Cove Site

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Ocean County NJ by | No Comments Monday, June 29, 2015

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LEGAL NOTICE OF TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, OCEAN COUNTY NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR REDEVELOPERS FOR A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT CONSISTING OF DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A WATERFRONT RESTAURANT AT TRADER’S COVE ON A PORTION OF BLOCK 68, LOT 3.02 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the offices of McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC at 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068, the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK will accept proposals for redevelopers for a redevelopment project consisting of the design, construction and operation of a waterfront restaurant at Trader’s Cove including lease rights on and in a portion of the premises known as Block 68, Lot 3.02 on the tax map of the Township of Brick, State of New Jersey. No bid shall be received in person or by mail after the designated date and time. The TOWNSHIP OF BRICK seeks proposals from qualified redevelopers for the design, construction and operation of a restaurant within the Trader’s Cove Marina and Park owned by the Township. The proposed area for development and lease is approximately 3,970 square feet and located on the Northern side of the Mantoloking Road, west of the new Mantoloking Bridge, adjacent to the Metedeconk River. The development of the property shall be subject to the Coastal Area Facility Review Act Permit modified on February 27, 2015, the restrictions of the New Jersey Green Acres and a Trader’s Cove Redevelopment Plan adopted by the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK on November 27, 2007, as amended. The development rights to the area shall be conveyed pursuant to a lease for a twenty-four (24) year term and a Redevelopment Agreement with the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK. Copies of the Request For Proposals, including the specifications and required documents are available and open to public inspection or may be obtained at the office of the Township Clerk of the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK, Municipal Building, 401 Chambersbridge Road, Brick, New Jersey 08723 or the office of Joseph P. Baumann, Jr., McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC, 75 Livingston Avenue, Roseland, New Jersey 07068. The Request For Proposals and specifications are also available online at the FTP Site which can be accessed through http://www.msbnj.com/, use the hyperlink text “Client Login” at the bottom and, when prompted, provide the following information: Username: BrickRFP Password: Traders (both are case sensitive) All proposals shall include a $1,000 non-refundable review fee in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK. This fee is intended to cover the Township’s costs for review of the response package; however, the Township is not required to specifically account for such costs. All proposals shall also include a proposal submission deposit of $5,000 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the TOWNSHIP OF BRICK. The deposit will be retained only in the event that the Redeveloper is chosen and designated by the Mayor and Council of the Township and will be applied to the Township’s costs as detailed in the Escrow and Funding Agreement Lynnette Iannarone, Township Clerk 6/18/2015 $162.75
Public Notice ID: 22553331
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Hackensack Planning Board To Decide On Main Street Redevelopment

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Bergen County NJ by | No Comments Tuesday, May 26, 2015

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PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF HACKENSACK NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the 3rd Floor Council Chambers, City Hall, 65 Central Avenue, Hackensack, New Jersey, the Planning Board of the City of Hackensack will hold a public hearing to investigate and determine whether the study area hereinafter described meets the statutory criteria to be designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5. The purpose of the investigation is to determine if the hereinafter described study area complies with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 to be designated as an area in need of redevelopment for non-condemnation purposes. The study area that the City Council requested the Planning Board to consider is designated as Block 312, Lot 1 (commonly known as 240 Main Street) on the Official Tax Map of the City of Hackensack. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you are privileged to be present at said public hearing to present any and all objections or support you may have and any other general comments relative to the Planning Board’s investigation as to whether such area should be designated an area in need of redevelopment. The Resolution of the City Council authorizing and directing the Planning Board to undertake this investigation, the area in need of redevelopment preliminary investigation report prepared by DMR Architects, and a map depicting the boundaries of the area and the location of the various parcels of property included in the study area are on file with the City Clerk and the Planning Board and all such documents are available for inspection during normal business hours. May 24,31,2015-Fee:$85.06(45) 3869352
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Fair Lawn Council To Consider Redevelopment of Municipally Owned Property

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Bergen County NJ by | No Comments Tuesday, May 19, 2015

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BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN NOTICE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2352-2015 AND SUMMARY Ordinance No. 2352-2015, the summary terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a meeting of the governing body of the Borough of Fair Lawn, in the County of Bergen, New Jersey, on May 12, 2015. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a meeting of the governing body to be held at the Municipal Building, 8-01 Fair Lawn Avenue, in said Borough on May 26, 2015 at 7:30 P.M. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours at the Municipal Clerk’s office in said Municipal Building for the members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of the terms of the ordinance follows: Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN, COUNTY OF BERGEN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, ADOPTING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS BLOCK 5834, LOT 1.02 IN THE BOROUGH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 ET. SEQ. Purpose(s): In accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7 the Council accepts, approves and adopts the Redevelopment Plan for Block 5834, Lot 1.02 which was prepared by the Planner of Record Matrix New World Engineering and reviewed by the Planning Board. The Zoning Map is amended to incorporate the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan and delineate the boundaries of the redevelopment area. A copy of the Redevelopment Plan is available in the Municipal Clerk’s Office. Joanne M. Kwasniewski, RMC/MMC Municipal Clerk / Deputy Manager May 15, 2015-Fee:$43.47(46) 3865707
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Bayonne to Consider Redevelopment at Fifth & Broadway

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Hudson County NJ by | No Comments Thursday, April 30, 2015

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CITY OF BAYONNE PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MAY 12, 2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Bayonne Planning Board will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 6:00 P.M. to investigate a delineated area within the City of Bayonne that is generally located on the northwest corner of Broadway and West 5th Street, and more specifically known as and including: Block 330, Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, as shown on the Official Tax Map of the City of Bayonne. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether such delineated area should be designated a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (Local Redevelopment and Housing Law), which determination, if so made, shall, among other things, authorize the City to use all of the powers provided by the Legislature for use in a redevelopment area, however, it shall not authorize the City to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property. A map of such delineated area has been prepared and can be inspected by the public during normal business hours at the Office of the Clerk of the City of Bayonne, Municipal Building, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 beginning at 6:00 P.M., in the Dorothy E. Harrington Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, located at 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey. At this hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Planning Board will hear all persons who are interested in or would be affected by a determination that these properties within the City qualify as a non-condemnation redevelopment area. You may appear either in person or by attorney and present any objections or concerns you may have. All objections to such a determination and evidence in support of those objections, given orally or in writing, shall be received and made part of the public record. Robert M. Sloan, Esq., RMC/CMC Municipal Clerk City of Bayonne 04/30/15 $85.00
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Newark office building to be repositioned as residential

Posted in: Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Essex County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, April 24, 2015

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CENTRAL PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEWARK NOTICE OF HEARING Calendar Number: CPB 15-25 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Monday, May 4, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and thereafter on such dates as such hearing may be continued, the Central Planning Board of the City of Newark (“Board”) will hold a public hearing in the Municipal Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, on the application of Newark 40 E. Park LLC (“Applicant”) for preliminary and final site plan (“Approvals”) for property located at 40 East Park Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and designated on the tax maps of the City of Newark as Block 126, Lots 1, 2, and 52 (“Property”). The Property is located in the RDV/SD Redevelopment/Special Districts. The Applicant requests the Approvals in connection with an addition and renovation to the existing brick office building to be converted to a 15-unit residential apartment building (the “Project”). The Applicant is requesting the following bulk variances from the development regulations of the Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan to the extent the development regulations are applicable: (1) A variance from Section 7.4 to permit a 0-foot stepback from the street-facing cornice line, when a minimum 10-foot stepback from street-facing cornice line of the existing historic building would otherwise be required for new additions to existing buildings within an historic district. (2) A variance from Section 7.5 to permit 0 parking spaces, when 8 parking spaces would otherwise be required. While the Applicant believes that, except as stated above, its application is in conformance with the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, the Newark Zoning & Land Use Regulations, and the Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan, it hereby requests any other waivers, variances, deviations, and/or exceptions from the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, the Newark Zoning & Land Use Regulations, and the Newark Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan as may be required for the Project. Copies of the application and all documents submitted to date concerning this application are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 306, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, and are available for inspection from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays and furlough days excepted. The Applicant suggests that any party interested in inspecting or obtaining copies of the application or documents submitted to date concerning this application first go to the Office of Boards, City Hall, Room 112, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, holidays and furlough days excepted. At the hearing, all interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. You may appear either in person, by agent or by attorney and present any objections which you may have to granting these variances. Respectfully, Adam Faiella, Esq. Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Attorneys for Applicant (973) 643-7000 4/23/15 $151.90
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City of Plainfield to Facilitate Redevelopment of Elmwood Gardens

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Somerset by | No Comments Monday, April 20, 2015

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CORPORATION NOTICE CITY OF PLAINFIELD NOTICE OF FIRST READING \ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE HAS BEEN INTRODUCED AND PASSED ON FIRST READING AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLAINFIELD ON APRIL 13, 2015. MC 2015-14 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ELMWOOD GARDENS REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR BLOCK 235, LOT 10 PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12 A-1 ET. SEQ. DESCRIPTION/IMPACT: THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IS EXPECTED TO FACILITATE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ELMWOOD GARDENS FOR MULTI-FAMILY, AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS WITH INDIVIDUAL ENTRIES FOR EACH UNIT, AND TO PROVIDE NEW JOB AND HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. SAID ORDINANCE WILL BE TAKEN UP FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION FOR FINAL PASSAGE AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO BE HELD AT THE MUNICIPAL COURT-COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 325 WATCHUNG AVENUE, PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY ON MAY 11, 2015, AT 8:00 P.M., AT WHICH TIME AND PLACE ALL PERSONS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED WILL BE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD CONCERNING THE SAME. A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE CAN BE OBTAINED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK WITHOUT COST TO ANY RESIDENT. ABUBAKAR JALLOH, RMC MUNICIPAL CLERK DATED: PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY APRIL 16, 2015. ($28.16)
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Mount Arlington Wants to Develop Redevelopment Plan for Landfill

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Counties, Morris County NJ by | No Comments Thursday, April 16, 2015

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BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON #03-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON, COUNTY OF MORRIS AND STATE OF NEW JERSEY, AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT ARLINGTON’S SANITARY LANDFILL WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council for the Borough of Mount Arlington desires to continue to compile information and develop a plan for a redevelopment project at the Borough of Mount Arlington’s sanitary landfill; and WHEREAS, previously a reserve of $100,000 was set aside in the General Capital Fund to fund the landfill closure when the Borough decided to proceed with the project, a copy of the “Borough of Mount Arlington Notes to Financial Statements Year Ended December 31, 2013”; and the “Post Closing Trial Balance General Capital Fund as of December 31, 2014”, is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth at length; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council for the Borough of Mount Arlington intends to actively compile information and develop a plan for a redevelopment project at the Borough of Mount Arlington’s sanitary landfill; and on February 3, 2015 adopted Resolution No.: 2015-37A, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth at length, authorizing the Borough to solicit proposals for the implementation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) redevelopment project located at the Borough of Mount Arlington sanitary landfill; and WHEREAS, in order to finance the expenditures associated with the redevelopment project at the Borough of Mount Arlington’s sanitary landfill, including but not limited to, all activities associated with closure costs; the design and implementation of all necessary measures; feasibility study of the implementation of a photovoltaic (PV) system; and Request for Proposals for the implementation of a PV redevelopment; the General Capital Fund Reserve must be formally appropriated; and WHEREAS, the Borough Auditor and the Borough CFO recommends the Mayor and Council for the Borough of Mount Arlington authorize the appropriation. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Mount Arlington, County of Morris and State of New Jersey as follows: SECTION 1. The improvement and purpose described in Section 3 of the ordinance is hereby authorized as a general improvement to be made or acquired by the Borough of Mount Arlington. SECTION 2. For the financing said improvements there is hereby appropriated the following amounts: GENERAL CAPITAL FUND RESERVE FOR LANDFILL $100,000. SECTION 3. The improvement authorized is expenditures associated with the redevelopment project at the Borough of Mount Arlington’s sanitary landfill, including but not limited to, all activities associated with closure costs; the design and implementation of all necessary measures; feasibility study of the implementation of a photovoltaic (PV) system; and Request for Proposals for the implementation of a PV redevelopment project. SECTION 4. The improvement described in Section 3 of this ordinance is not a current expense; and is an improvement, which the Borough is lawfully permitted to make or acquire as a general improvement. SECTION 5. Included in the total cost is the sum of $100,000 for expenses permitted pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:2-20. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall take effect after final adoption and publication in the manner provided by law. SECTION 7. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed as to such inconsistencies. SECTION 8. If any article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase, or sentence is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, said article, section, subsection, paragraph, phrase or sentence shall be deemed separable. I HEREBY CERTIFY this to be a true and correct Ordinance of the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Mount Arlington, adopted on April 7, 2015 and will be further considered after a Public Hearing held on May 5, 2015 at the Municipal Building at 10:00 A.M. INTRODUCED: PUBLISHED: BOROUGH OF MOUNT ALRINGTON ATTEST: COUNTY OF MORRIS STATE OF NEW JERSEY Linda DeSantis, Borough Clerk Arthur Ondish, Mayor ($71.28)
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Cherry Hill Looks at Redevelopment of Hampton Road

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Camden County NJ, Counties by | No Comments Wednesday, April 15, 2015

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TOWNSHIP OF CHERRY HILL PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF DECISIONS ___________________________ TAKE NOTICE that on the 6th day of April, 2015, the Planning Board of the Township of Cherry Hill in Camden County, NJ memorialized the following resolutions: Application #14-P-0037 (FC Cherry Hill, LLC & NM Cherry Hill, LLC). The Applicant has submitted an application for preliminary and final major site plan approval with bulk (c) variances to develop and extend an access driveway from the rear of Lot 5 (former Syms Clothing store) through Cardone Avenue (a private access right of way) to Marlkress Road (a County Road) for the property located at Block 437.01, Lots 3-9 and 21 on the tax maps of the Township of Cherry Hill. There are no variances requested or required with this application as the Applicant has provided appropriate evidence that they will comply with all required residential buffer requirements consistent with Ordinance Section 508.F. The applicant requested the Planning Board to recognize two existing nonconforming conditions, one related to number of parking space and one related to right of way parking setback, neither of which is affected by this application. Resolution 2015-4-1: On April 6, 2015, the Cherry Hill Planning Board reviewed and considered proposed amendments to various Articles of the Zoning Ordinance. Whereas, after a public hearing held on April 6, 2015, the following findings of facts were made, to wit and recommended to council for approval: a. Ordinance 2013-18, as amended, known as the Cherry Hill Township Zoning Ordinance, includes revisions to Article IX Fees, Guarantees, Inspections & Off-Tract Improvements, specifically Section 901.A, to amend various fees for the submission of planning and zoning board applications and the inclusion of Administrative Agent fees for the administration of affordable housing. b. Ordinance 2013-18, as amended, known as the Cherry Hill Township Zoning Ordinance, includes revisions to Article X Affordable Housing Procedural & Eligibility Requirements, specifically Section 1005.1.a and 2.a, to provide further clarification that the inclusionary standards for for-sale and rental housing shall apply to developments approved via a use (D) variance application per N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d). Resolution 2015-4-2: The Cherry Hill Township Council directed the Planning Board by resolution (Resolution No. 2014-11-7), dated November 24, 2014, to undertake a preliminary investigation known as Block 111.02, Lot 7; Block 112.01 Lot 11; and Block 596.04, Lots 4 and 5ation to determine if the area known as the “Hampton Road Study Area,” known as Block 431.18, Lot 8, on the Township’s Tax Map (“the Property”), satisfies the criteria for designation as an area in need of redevelopment, and as a “Condemnation Redevelopment Area” pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (“LRHL”), N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et. seq. The Planning Board prepared a map of the study area and undertook a preliminary investigation in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 to determine whether the Property qualifies as an area in need of redevelopment as provided under the LRHL, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5. The Planning Board conducted a public hearing on April 6, 2015, where the Planning Board, among other things, provided an opportunity to hear all persons who were interested in or would be affected by the determination that the delineated area is a redevelopment area. At the public hearing the Planning Board reviewed the findings of the Preliminary Investigation Study for the Property (“the Study”) prepared by Robert Melvin, PP, AICP of GroupMelvinDesign, dated March 26, 2015, heard expert testimony from Mr. Melvin and received public comment. The Planning Board by a unanimous vote of its members concluded: a. The Planning Board hereby recommends that the Governing Body determine that Block 111.02, Lot 7; Block 112.01, Lot 11; and Block 596.04, Lot 5 be designated as an area in need of redevelopment and as a “Condemnation Redevelopment Area,” as defined under the Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. b. The investigation of the Redevelopment Study Area reveals that the statutory criteria under sections B, C, and D of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 have been met for the areas known as Block 111.02, Lot 7; Block 112.01, Lot 11; and Block 596.04, Lot 5, as proposed to be designated for redevelopment as clearly set forth in the Melvin Report dated March 26, 2015. c. The Planning Board hereby recommends that the Governing Body determine that Block 596.04, Lot 4 not be designated as an area in need of redevelopment as defined under the Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. In support of these recommendations the Planning Board incorporates by reference and adopts the findings and conclusions of the Melvin Report, and the evidence contained in the record, and for the reasons set forth in the record. This resolution of the Planning Board of the Township of Cherry Hill shall take effect immediately. ($89.55)
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Mixed-Use Proposed in Vacant Plainfield City Building within Redevelopment Area

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Infill, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision, Union County NJ by | No Comments Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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CITY OF PLAINFIELD TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Library Meeting Room (first floor), 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey, the Planning Board of the City of Plainfield will conduct a public hearing to consider the application of East Second Street Associates, LLC and Homvardo, LLC. The application involves properties known as Lot 3 in Block 315 of the Tax Map, commonly known as 122-128 East Second Street and Lot 9 in Block 317 of the Tax Map commonly known as 127-135 North Avenue. Both properties are located within the North Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Applicant proposes to convert the existing vacant building located at 122-128 East Second Street with 4,414 square feet of commercial space on the first floor and 5 residential apartments on the second floor. The rear of adjacent Lot 9 in Block 315 commonly known as 127-135 North Avenue is proposed to be part of this proposal for the following purposes: (1) to construct a rear entrance to the existing vacant building on Lot 9, proposed to be developed as aforesaid, (2) to provide for 5 parking spaces, (3) to locate a dumpster, and (4) to install lighting on the rear of the building on Lot 9 to provide lighting for the paved area. The proposed use is permitted in the North Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Applicant, however, is seeking the following variances from these requirements: (a) Lot Depth 100 feet required, 86 feet existing for Lot 3 and 99 feet existing for Lot 9, (2) Front Yard Setback, 0 required -.35 existing for Lot 3, (3) Side yard Setback, 0 required -.76 feet existing for Lot 3 and -.80 feet existing for Lot 9, (4) Combined Side Yard Setback, 0 required, -.76 feet existing for Lot 3 and -.80 feet existing for Lot 9, (5) Rear Yard Setback 10 feet required, .08 feet existing for Lot 3, (6) Maximum Number of Stories, 3 required, 2 existing for Lot 3 and 1 existing for Lot 9l The applicants are also seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, such waivers and such other variances as the Board deems necessary in order to grant the application as proposed. Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to present any objections you may have to the proposed development. The Board, does, however, have the right exclude repetitious testimony. The application and supporting documents have been filed and may be inspected by the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Division of Planning and Community Development, Second Floor, City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey. Vastola, Fackelman & Sullivan Attorneys for Applicant 495 Union Avenue, Suite 2D Middlesex, NJ 08846 (732) 560-0888 By: s/LAWRENCE A. VASTOLA LAWRENCE A. VASTOLA ($44.88)
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