NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF LYNDHURST PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Township of Lyndhurst, Bergen County, New Jersey will hold a public hearing on October 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard (including on a different date), at the Municipal Building, 367 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey, 07071. The public hearing is being conducted pursuant to the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.The hearing may be adjourned from time to time in accordance with the procedures of the Lyndhurst Planning Board. The purpose of the public hearing is to assist the Planning Board in its investigation to determine whether approximately forty (40) properties, proposed and potential redevelopment parcels, described below, and as further depicted on a map of the proposed area(s), is a redevelopment area according to the criteria set forth in Section 5 of the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. The Township’s Redevelopment Consultant is preparing a report, to be made available prior to the hearing, indicating that certain of the aforesaid properties listed below may satisfy the requirements of the New Jersey Redevelopment and Housing Law and may be designated an area in need of redevelopment for the reasons set forth in State Law. This designation may only be done after all evidence is gathered and the Planning Board hears from any interested party(s) desiring to take part in the process. The area to be investigated by the Planning Board includes the following properties generally located along Ridge Road, Stuyvesant Avenue and Valley Brook Avenue, in the retail/commercial area of the Township. Block 96 Lots 1, 2 Block 97 Lots1, 2, 3, 4 Block 89 Lots7, 8 Block 90 Lots 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Block 98 Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, and Lots 16 through 24 inclusive. Block 91 Lots11, 12.01, 12.02 Block 12 Lot 5 Block 66 Lots 1, 2, 3, 23, 5 and 6 Block 66 Lots 9, 10, 8,7 The above properties are subject to being included in the Lyndhurst Town Center Redevelopment Area. However, none of these properties are subject to condemnation. This area, including the identification of each parcel is included on the June 2014 Map depicting the “Lyndhurst Town Center Redevelopment – Area In Need Of Redevelopment Parcels”.This map of the areas shows the location and boundaries of the proposed and on going redevelopment area(s) and the location of the various parcels of property included therein. This map can be inspected at the office of the municipal clerk or at the office of the land use administrator located at the Lyndhurst Municipal Building Annex, 253 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071. The resolution of the Township of Lyndhurst Board of Commissioners setting forth the basis for the investigation of the above listed properties is also available at the office of the municipal clerk. In addition to the previously identified properties, a property previously designated as an area in need of redevelopment the parcel at Block 89, Lot 9 is being identified as an area in need of redevelopment subject to condemnation, as required by P.L. 2013, Chapter 159. This property is known as the Lincoln School. In addition to the foregoing work and investigation the Lyndhurst Planning Board is being asked to determine whether the properties at Block 67, Lots 1, 20, and 19 shall be included in an area in need of redevelopment. At the public hearing, which may be adjourned from time to time, the Lyndhurst Planning Board shall hear all persons who are interested in or would be affected by a determination that the delineated area is a redevelopment area. A redevelopment area is intended to improve the quality of life and property values of the affected area. Any affected party may appear in person or by agency or by attorney and present testimony, or submit evidence in writing to the Planning Board. All favorable statements and objections to a determination that the area is in need of redevelopment and evidence in support of both favorable statements and objections, given orally or in writing, shall be received and duly considered by the Lyndhurst Planning Board and made part of the public record. Don Spagnuolo Land Use Administrator September 26, October 3, 2014 – Fee: $238.14 (126) 3753532
Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst Developer Requests Grade Level Apartment in Approved Mixed-Use Building
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Township of Lyndhurst Planning Board LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice that an application has been made by Applicant Riverside Plaza Retail Urban Renewal LLC and Riverside Plaza Residential Urban Renewal LLC for Amendment to Final Site Plan Approval at 601 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ. The applicant is proposing a residential unit on the ground floor to an existing mixed use high-rise structure. The property in question is 601 Riverside Avenue, Lyndhurst, New Jersey (“Premises”), Block 170, Lot 1. The owner of the Premises listed on tax maps of the Township of Lyndhurst is Riverside Plaza Retail Urban Renewal LLC and Riverside Plaza Residential Urban Renewal LLC. A planning board application for site plan approval and bulk variance relief to construct a mixed use high-rise structure at the Premises was previously filed by the then-applicant Lyndhurst Residential Communities, LLC. A public hearing was held before the Lyndhurst Planning Board on May 14, 2003, at which time the Lyndhurst Planning Board granted the application. More specifically, a resolution was adopted at the June 11, 2003 Lyndhurst Planning Board meeting permitting approximately 15,980 sq. ft. of retail space, 5,500 sq. ft. of common recreational facilities for the building residents as well as space reserved for mechanical systems and building facilities on the ground floor of the Premises. Additionally, the structure was permitted to contain 81 senior citizen subsidized rental units and 96 market rate residential units (which includes one unit for use of an onsite residential manager and one unit for use of an onsite building supervisor) for a total of 177 residential units. It is the Applicant’s position that residential units are permitted on all floors, including the ground floor. However, the Township of Lyndhurst has taken the position that residential units may not permitted on the ground floor. Without waiving its position or any of its rights, the Applicant now seeks amended final site plan approval to permit residential units on the ground level. At this time, the Applicant is requesting one residential unit on the ground floor, but takes the position that residential units are permitted on the ground floor. The Premises was previously located in the Business Zone (B) but was developed under the Township of Lyndhurst Passaic River Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. The zone of the site is SHRC (Senior Housing and Residential-Commercial Zoning Ordinance Overlay Zone). The rest of the approvals previously granted shall remain undisturbed. The applicant may seek any such variances and waivers that may be required. A public hearing before the Lyndhurst Planning Board has been ordered for Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., in the Town Hall located at 367 Valley Brook Ave., Lyndhurst, New Jersey. When this matter is called, you may appear either in person, by agent, or attorney, and present any objections you may have to the granting of this application. This notice is being published pursuant to the requirements of the Township and the Land Use Act. The application and file (and documents in support of this application) are available for public inspection in the office of the Building Department located at 253 Stuyvesant Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Gregory K. Asadurian, Esq. Attorney for Applicant June 21, 2014-Fee:$89.78(95) 3707466