nj planning

Cherry Hill Looks at Redevelopment of Hampton Road

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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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South Brunswick To Hear 7 Lot Subdivision

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TOWNSHIP SOUTH BRUNSWICK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at a regular meeting of the Board of Adjustment of the Township of South Brunswick, Municipal Building, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey 08852. The subject of the hearing will be 133 Old Beekman Road, LLC, File No. 13-062, application for Use Variance and Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision to create nine (9) new lots on the property (seven (7) building lots, one (1) detention basin lot and one (1) open space lot). Variances will be required from Township of South Brunswick as follows: Minimum Lot Area – where 43,560 square feet is required and 30,066 square feet is proposed for Lot 26.16, 40,039 square feet is proposed for Lot 26.17. Minimum Lot Width – where 150 square feet is required and 126.75 feet is proposed for Lot 26.16, 50 feet is proposed for Lot 26.17, 81.03 feet is proposed for Lot 26.18, 109.21 feet is proposed for Lot 26.19, 119.72 feet is proposed for Lot 26.20, 98.47 feet is proposed for Lot 26.21. Minimum Lot Depth – where 200 feet is required and 193 feet is proposed for Lot 26.16. Minimum Front Yard Setback – where 50 feet is required and 30 feet is proposed for Lots 26.16, 26.18, 26.19, 26.20, 26.21 and 26.22. Minimum Side Yard Setback – where 20 feet is required and 15 feet is proposed for Lots 26.16, 26.17, 26.18, 26.19, 26.20, 26.21 and 26.22. Minimum Rear Yard Setback – where 50 feet is required and 35 feet is proposed for Lots 26.16 and 30 feet is proposed for Lots 26.17 and 26.22. Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) – where 0.12 is required and 0.18 is proposed for Lot 26.16 and 0.13 is proposed for Lots 26.18, 26.19, 26.20, 26.21 and 26.22. Applicant seeks any other waivers or variances that the Board of Adjustment may find necessary at that time, although none other than the above are contemplated at the present time. This plan is for the site known as Block 93.12, Lot 26.15 located at 133 Old Beekman Road, Monmouth Junction, NJ which is located in the R-1 Zoning District. A copy of the maps and documents for which approval is sought is on file in the office of the above Board for public inspection during regular business hours (8:30 AM 4:30 PM) Monday through Friday, except holidays. c/o Peter U. Lanfrit, Esq. The Law Office of 3000 Hadley Road, Suite 1C South Plainfield, NJ 07080 ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT Kindly provide me with an Affidavit of Publication as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation herein. Very truly yours, Peter U. Lanfrit ($44.44)
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Washington Township Planning Board to Hear 138 Market Value Town House Application

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PUBLIC NOTICE Washington Township Planning Board NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS TAKE NOTICE that the Washington Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on April 21, 2015 at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building, 523 Egg Harbor Road, Sewell, NJ to consider an application by 530 Delsea Drive, LLC, for Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision Approval, to create 142 lots, including 138 market rate townhome lots, 2 open space lots, one roadway lot, and one commercial lot. The project will be constructed in 3 phases, Phase I including 79 townhomes, 2 open space lots, and a roadway lot; Phase II including 59 townhomes and a tot lot; and Phase III including a commercial component. The site is located on Delsea Drive, south of its intersection with Hurffville-Grenloch Road, is + 18 acres and is located within Node 6 of the Delsea Drive Redevelopment Area. The Applicant proposes a subdivision to include a 1.12 acre parcel for commercial development on a portion of Lot 2, Block 48 with frontage along the Delsea Drive. The remainder 16.8 acres includes a proposed 138 unit market rate townhouse development, with 2 open space lots and a roadway lot. The proposed development will result in the extension of public sewer along Delsea Drive. Public water will tie into Hurffville-Grenloch Road. The proposed townhouse units and commercial component are permitted uses within Node 6 of the Delsea Drive Redevelopment Plan. Variance relief is requested from Section 285-196.A, where max allowed parking is 105% of the required parking, Section 285-201.A(2), to allow stormwater basins within the landscaping buffer where no stormwater facilities are permitted, and Section 283-196.G, to allow parking spaces of 9′ x 18′. A waiver from Section 220-21B(6) of the Washington Township Code to allow off-street parking in front of the principle structure is requested. In the event the Planning Board or its professionals determine that variance relief or additional waiver relief is required, the applicant does request such relief. You are advised of said hearing because you are the owner(s) of property located within 200 feet of the proposed project and are required to be notified according to the requirements of the M.L.U.L. 1975. You are not required to attend this meeting unless you wish to object to the desired action by the applicant. The application, plans, and supporting documentation are available for examination during normal business hours at the Office of the Planning Board. Cost $75.40 (3913829) 4/10/ 2015
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North Brunswick to Add Professional Building

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TOWNSHIP NORTH BRUNSWICK NORTH BRUNSWICK PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on April 7, 2015 the Township of North Brunswick Planning Board adopted a Resolution memorializing its approval of the application of Dr. Araceli Ziemba for preliminary and final major site plan approval with variances to remove an existing building and to construct a new 2 story building with basement for professional office use on the property designated as Block 221, Lot 24 on the current Tax and Assessment Map of North Brunswick Township, located at 1861 Route 130, North Brunswick Township, New Jersey and situated in the G-O General Office Zone District. A copy of the Resolution of Memorialization is on file with the Office of the Planning Board located at the Municipal Building, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 and is available for inspection during regular business hours. Dr. Araceli Ziemba By: Frizell and Samuels, Esqs. Attorneys for Applicant 450 Main Street Metuchen, NJ 08840 ($18.04)
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