Pearl Street Parking Facility

Metuchen Parking Authority and Woodmont Team Up for Transit Village

Public Notice:


  BOROUGH OF METUCHEN
LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN PLANNING BOARD HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Applicants, Woodmont Metuchen LLC and Pearl Street Parking Facility LLC, have made Application to the Borough of Metuchen Planning Board for preliminary and final major subdivision and preliminary and final major site plan for the property located between Lake Avenue, New Street, Pearl Street and the Railroad, which is designated as Block 115, Lot 36, Block 111.01 (aka Block 111.1), Lots 30-33 and a portion of Block 35, Lot 5 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Metuchen (the “Property”). The Property is a Planned Unit Commercial Development (“PUCD”) located within the D-1 District. The PUCD is a conditional use in the D-1 District, and the proposed uses are permitted in the PUCD. A public hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, New Jersey. The Applicants seek to merge Lot 36 in Block 115 and Lots 30-33 in Block 111.1 and request preliminary and final major subdivision approval to create three (3) new lots. Proposed Lot 36.01 will measure 138,697 square feet and will contain the East and West Buildings (described below), and a roadway proposed to be known as Woodmont Way. Proposed Lot 36.02 will measure 42,649 square feet and will contain a public parking garage. Proposed Lot 36.03 will measure 20,239 square feet and will consist of a public piazza. The Applicants also seek preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct a mixed use transit village containing a total of 273 residential units, approximately 12,419 square feet of commercial space, a public parking garage consisting of 753 parking spaces, and a public piazza. Currently, the Property consists of a surface parking lot, a Parking Authority administration building and the Metuchen American Legion Post 65. The Applicants propose to construct two (2) new buildings. The West Building is proposed to be a 4-story building consisting of residential units and associated amenities including an outdoor pool. The East Building is proposed to be a 5-story building consisting of residential units and approximately 12,419 square feet of commercial retail space. Woodmont Way is also proposed to be constructed. Additionally, the Applicants propose to construct a public parking garage with six (6) levels of parking containing 753 parking spaces. Lastly, a public piazza is proposed consisting of approximately 22,000 square feet, with associated site amenities. The applicants are also requesting submission waivers as shown on the application on file in the office of the Planning Board. In addition, the Applicants request that the Board grant any additional approvals, permits, variances, interpretations, waivers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review and processing of this application. Any person affected by this application may have an opportunity to be heard at the Planning Board hearing on July 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn to thereafter. You may appear either in person or by agent or attorney and present comments which you may have regarding the application. The application and plans are on file and available for public inspection by all interested parties during the Township’s regular business hours in the Planning and Zoning Office, Borough Hall, 500 Main Street, Metuchen, New Jersey. Woodmont Metuchen LLC and Pearl Street Parking Facility, Applicants By: Jennifer Mazawey, Esq. Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster LLC Attorneys for Applicants 494 Broad Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 ($52.00) 099316  
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