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Metuchen Board of Adjustment to hear Hillside Avenue Application

Posted in: Apartments, Middlesex County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Monday, February 24, 2014

Public Notice:

  BOROUGH OF METUCHEN
LEGAL NOTICE BOROUGH OF METUCHEN PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE METUCHEN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 WAS CANCELLED DUE TO THE SNOW STORM. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATIONS THAT WERE SCHEDULED FOR THAT MEETING WILL BE HEARD AT THE NEXT REGULAR SCHEDULED MEETING TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2014 AT 7:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF BOROUGH HALL, 500 MAIN STREET, METUCHEN, NJ 08840: RESOLUTIONS: Mongelli LLC, 439-443 Main Street Block 114/Lot 17.5 Zone B-1 Matt & Maria Fulham, 116 Main Street Block 215/Lots 1, 1.01 Zone R-2 OLD BUSINESS: Metuchen Investors, LLC – Applicant is seeking major site plan with bulk variance approval to construct a three-story, 19 unit apartment building. Application was bifurcated, use variance approval was granted in December 2012. 23-27 Hillside Avenue Block 118 Lots 18.04, 19-21 Zone B-1 NEW BUSINESS: Janice Chase – Applicant is seeking a Certificate of Non-Conformity related to a two-family dwelling at the subject property. 60 Jonesdale Avenu Block 172 Lots 39-42 Zone R-2 Approval of minutes from May 9, 2013 and July 11, 2013. The Borough of Metuchen does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. Those individuals requiring auxiliary aids and services where necessary must notify the ADA Coordinator of the Borough of Metuchen at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the meeting or scheduled activity. SHARON HOLLIS ZONING BOARD SECRETARY ($28.08) 998087  
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Morristown Approves 4 unit Townhouse Community

Posted in: Morris County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Sunday, February 23, 2014

Public Notice:

 

  TOWN OF MORRISTOWN
NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Adjustment of the town of Morristown rendered the following decisions on pending applications: February 5, 2014 a.) Appeal # 2295 of Inter Vivos Trust of Rhonda D..Gilbert, owner of property situate Block 6206, Lot 5, known as 66 MacCulloch Avenue, Morristown, requesting extension for revised plans by March 15, 2014 and completion of work by June1, 2014 was approved
b.) Appeal # 2317 of Valerie & Keith Gehm, owners of property situate block 5304, lot 20, known as 55 Sherman Place, Morristown NJ, requesting C Variance to construct a second story addition in front yard setback was approved
c.) Appeal # 2305 of Victor Fernandez, owner of property situate block 501, lot 14 , Walker Street, Morristown NJ, requesting C and D Variances , Major site plan to construct a four townhouse building was approved  James A. Campbell Administrative Officer
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Jersey City Board of Adjustment to Hear Application for Brunwick and First, LLC

Posted in: Apartments, Commerical, Counties, Hudson County NJ, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Saturday, February 22, 2014

Public Notice:

NOTICE OF HEARING    Please be advised that an Application for: Brunswick and First, LLC, Applicant/Owner 102-1 10 Brunswick Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302   Major Site Plan approval, Variance for non-permitted use, Variance for Side and Rear Yard; Variance for Building Height; Variance for building and coverage as well as any other variance(s) the Board may deem as required, has been filed with the:  Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment for property located at: 102-110 Brunswick Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302  B1ock(s) 11005 Lot(s) 34   The purpose of this application is to:  Approve the construction of a four story, ten (10) unit building for mixed commercial and residential use.  Any person interested in this application will have the opportunity to address the Board at the meeting of Zoning Board on February 20, 2014 at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.  Plans are available for public inspection on any working day between 9:00am and 4:00pm at the City Planning Division, Zoning Board of Adjustment, 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.  By: Brunswick and First, LLC, Applicant/Owner  February 7, 2014   02/10/14 $132.57  

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Jersey City Planning Board to Hear Mixed Use at 251 Newark Avenue

Posted in: Apartments, Commerical, Hudson County NJ, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, February 21, 2014

Public Notice:

   CITY OF JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY PLANNING BOARD 251 NEWARK AVENUE JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY Block 1110, Lot 5.  PUBLIC NOTICE   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 28th day of January, 2014 the Planning Board (“Board”) of the City of Jersey City adopted a resolution of approval granting to Cheesecake Lofts, LLC (“Applicant”) preliminary and final major site plan approval to develop a multi story structure consisting of 20 residential units, 1 commercial unit and parking. The project is located at 251Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, also known as Block 1110, Lot 5. The project is in the Village Redevelopment Zone. The matter was approved at the meeting of the Board held on December 3, 2013.  The application and aforementioned resolution of approval are available for public inspection at the Division of City Planning, City of Jersey City, 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400, Jersey City, New Jersey during normal business hours.  Dated: February 5, 2014 James J. Burke, Esq. James J. Burke & Associates 235 Hudson Street Ground Floor, Commercial Unit Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 201-610-0800 Attorney for the Applicant   02/12/14 $85.00  
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Fair Lawn Board of Adjustment to Hear Cedar Street Office/Warehouse Conversion into Residential Units

Posted in: Apartments, Bergen County NJ, Commerical, Conversion, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Thursday, February 20, 2014

Public Notice:

BOROUGH OF FAIR LAWN ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON  APPEAL OR APPLICATION NOTICE   NOTICE is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Borough of Fair Lawn will hold a public hearing on February 24, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 8-01 Fair Lawn, New Jersey, to hear the application of Rici Realty, LLC for property situate Blocks 5820, Lot 9, known as #8-20 Cedar Street, Fair Lawn, New Jersey. Approval, Variances and Waivers are being sought for Preliminary and Major Site Plan Approval to allow conversion of the pre-existing office/Warehouse into four (4) residential apartments for the above set forth property located in the R-1-1, R-1-2 and R-1-3 One Family Residential Zone of the Borough of Fair Lawn. Along with any variances that may be required from the Borough of Fair Lawn Ordinance, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d et seq., N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c et. seq., and the Land Use Ordinances of the Borough of Fair Lawn (“Borough”) ?125-17.A, permitted uses in R-1-1, R-1-2, R-1-3, one family residential zones for the proposed four unit apartment building where a four unit apartment building is not specifically a permitted use in the R-1-3 Zone, 125-12, bulk variance for proposed front yard setback of 4.7 feet where a minimum of 25 feet is required, 125-12, yard and bulk requirements for an existing nonconforming side yard setback of 2.7 feet where a minimum of 10 feet is required, 125-12, for proposed building coverage of 30.4% where a maximum of 25% is permitted, 125-12, yard and bulk requirements for impervious coverage of 80.1% where a maximum allowed of 35%, 125-48.C(3) design waiver for not providing curbing along edge of pavement, 125-48.C(7) design waiver for driveway located 0 feet to side property line, so that the applicant may convert an existing non-conforming use of the subject property from office/warehouse to four (4) residential apartment units each consisting of two (2) bedrooms and one (1) bathroom in each unit, located Block 5820, Lot 9, commonly known as 8-20 Cedar Street(hereinafter “Property”), and all additional waivers or variances to obtain preliminary and final major site plan approval for the property commonly known as #8-20 Cedar Street, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, including variances, waivers and/or exception as required and found to be appropriate by the Board to obtain preliminary and final major site plan approval for the property commonly known as #8-20 Cedar Street, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and designated as Blocks 5820, Lot 9 on the Borough of Fair Lawn Tax Map located in the R-1-1, R-1-2 and R-1-3 One Family Residential Zone. Any interested party may appear in person or by agent or attorney at said hearing and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. Said application, together with all maps and/or documents for which approval is sought, are on file at the Municipal Building, in Room 216, and is available for inspection, weekdays during the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.  Lee M. Levitt, Esq. 8 Wood Hollow Road Parsippany, NJ 07054 (973) 884-9200 February 13, 2014-Fee:$76.55(81) 3638848
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Edgewater Planning Board to Commence Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Counties, Master Plan Re-Examination by | No Comments Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Public Notice:

 

     PLANNING BOARD BOROUGH OF EDGEWATER EDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY   IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW JERSEY’S OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, CHAPTER 231 OF THE P.L. 1975.THIS NOTICE WILL INFORM THE PUBLIC THERE WILL BE A REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDGEWATER PLANNING BOARD ON MONDAY FEBRUARY 24, 2014 at 7 P.M.    THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE EDGEWATER BOROUGH HALL, 55 RIVER ROAD, EDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS NOTIFICATION WILL APPEAR IN THE RECORD NEWSPAPER AND JERSEY JOURNAL NEWSPAPER. THIS NOTICE WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON THE MUNICIPAL BULLETIN BOARD AND WEB SITE 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING:  THE AGENDA IS AS FOLLOWS   HEARING REGARDING BOROUGH OF EDGEWATER  “MASTER PLAN PERIODIC REEXAMINATION REPORT ”  In accordance with New Jersey’s Open Public Meetings Act, Chapter 231 of the P.L. 1975 this Notice will inform the Public that the Borough of Edgewater Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday February 24, 2014 at 7:00PM in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall located at 55 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey. Please note that this notification will appear in the record newspaper and the Jersey Journal newspaper. This notice will also be posted on the Municipal Bulletin Board and Website at least 10 days prior to the meeting. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear comments from all interested parties regarding a proposed “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report”, dated January 2014. Action may be taken by the Planning Board to adopt the report.  In accordance with guidelines appearing at N.J.S.A. 40:55D-89 of the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL), the “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” addresses the major problems and objectives relating to land development in the Borough of Edgewater, the extent to which such problems and objectives have been reduced or have been increased, the extent to which there have been significant changes in the assumptions, policies and objectives forming the basis for the master plan, any specific changes recommended for the master plan, and any recommendation of the Planning Board concerning the incorporation of redevelopment plans.  More specifically, the subject “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” recommendations include, but are not limited to, the following:  In order to conform the zoning to existing development patterns and achieve the type of development sought by the Borough of Edgewater in the upcoming years, this Reexamination recommends revising the zoning in the southern portion of the Borough of Edgewater to include Mixed Use and Multi-Family Residential.    Copies of the “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” will be available for public inspection starting on February 14, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. in the office of the Planning Board Secretary situated within the Borough of Edgewater Municipal Building, which is located at 55 River Road, Edgewater, New Jersey.   Agenda items may include the approval of resolutions, and other general business matters.  Respectfully Submitted   Anna Marie O’Connor Secretary  02/14/14 $92.02  
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Jersey City “Powerhouse” Redevelopment Area may add 281 Units

Posted in: Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Hudson County NJ, Mixed-Use, Redevelopment, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Public Notice:

 PUBLIC NOTICE    This notice is being provided pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12 to advise that an application has been filed by 160 First Street Urban Renewal, LLC with the Jersey City Planning Board for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval with deviations pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c) (maximum building height) for approval of the phased development of two (2) fourteen (14) story residential buildings consisting of a total of approximately 281 residential units with approximately 104 parking spaces (Phase I is proposed to have up to 159 residential units and 64 parking spaces; and Phase II is proposed to have up to 122 residential units and 40 parking spaces); and ground floor commercial/retail/gallery space in connection with the property identified as 160-168 First Street, 169-173 Second Street, and 376-378 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey, which is also identified on the Jersey City Tax Maps as Block 11502, Lots 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 13, & 14 (formerly known as Block 173, Lots J, 127, 126.A, B, C, E, & F). The property is located in the Transition Zone of the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan.   Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval with amendments was previously obtained for the Property, which permitted the construction of approximately 212 residential units with approximately 43 parking spaces, and ground floor commercial/retail/gallery space. The purpose of the application is to separate the development project into two separate development phases, and develop the properties with two buildings with an increase in the number of residential units from 212 to 281 and increase the number of parking spaces from 43 to 104.  The Applicant is seeking the following deviations, waivers and/or exceptions from the Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan and the Jersey City Land Development Ordinance in connection with this application:  1. The Applicant is seeking relief from the maximum building height.  2. The Applicant is seeking any other deviations, exceptions and/or waivers that the Planning Board shall deem necessary in connection with this application.   Any person interested in this application will have the opportunity to address the Planning Board at the meeting of February 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.  Plans are available for public inspection on any working day between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00p.m. at the City Planning Division, 30 Montgomery St., 14th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.  By:Charles J. Harrington, III, Esq.  Attorney for the Applicant  201-521-1000  02/14/14 $85.00  

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Newark to Sell Property

Posted in: Counties, Essex County NJ, Uncategorized by | No Comments Monday, February 17, 2014

Public Notice:

  City Of Newark Department of Economic and Housing Development Division of Housing and Real Estate  2014 ROLLING SALE   NOTICE SOLICITING PROPOSALS FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF SELECT CITY-OWNED VACANT LAND AND STRUCTURES   The City of Newark, Department of Economic and Housing Development, Division of Housing and Real Estate is seeking proposals from qualified proposers to develop parcels of vacant land and structures in accordance with the City of Newark’s Land Disposition Policy. Proposals must be submitted to the Housing and Real Estate/Property Management office by 4:00 PM on or before Friday, March 7, 2014. The City of Newark will not be responsible for any applications which are not delivered by the designated date and time. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED. A NON-REFUNDABLE PROCESSING FEE OF $300.00 for the first individual property or property cluster will be required, plus an additional $100 for each subsequent property or property cluster within the same sale cycle. Payment must be tendered by CERTIFIED CHECK OR MONEY ORDER payable to the City of Newark.  Proposal application forms, a list of properties, and description of the City’s Land Disposition process may be downloaded from our web site at www.ci.newark.nj.us or obtained in person from the Division of Property Management, 920 Broad Street, 4th Floor, Room 421, Newark, New Jersey between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. For additional information, please contact Gregory Good at GoodG@ci.newark.nj.us.  The City of Newark reserves the right to remove any parcel(s) and all bids shall be subject to acceptance or rejection by the Municipal Council. 2/7/2014 $84.68  
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Paramus Board of Adjustment to Hear 170 Application for Congregate Care Facility

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Congregate Care Facility, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Monday, February 17, 2014

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF PARAMUS ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That an application has been made by Shelter Development, LLC in connection with premises located at 396 Forest Avenue, Paramus, New Jersey 07652, Block 4610, Lots 1, 2, 3.01, 4 and 5 in the R-100 Zone to consolidate the property into a single lot, and to redevelop the property with a new congregate style assisted living, independent living and dementia living facility with a total of 170 units. The existing single family dwellings on the property will be demolished and the entire existing landscaping and nursery business and structures will be removed as well. As such, Applicant requests minor subdivision approval, site plan approval, use and height variance approval, a major soil moving permit and the following variances, waivers and other relief:  1) ?429-22 and ?429-43 list the permitted uses in the R-100 Zone in Paramus, and the proposed 170 unit assisted living, independent living and dementia living facility is not one of the permitted uses in this zone. Therefore a use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d) is required; 2) ?429-44(A)(2)- A maximum building height of 35 feet/3 stories where 32 feet/2.5 stories is permitted; 3) ?429-67(B)- A parking stall size of 9’x17′ with 2’overhang where 9’x19′ is required; 4) ?429-37.1(B)- A curb cut of 130 ft. where a maximum of 20 ft. is permitted; 5) ?429-38(B)- A fence height of 8 ft. where 6 ft. is permitted; 6) ?429-23.1- Accessory structures in the front yard where none are permitted; 7) ?429-134- 2 monument signs where 0 are permitted;  8) ?429-136.1- Monument sign size of 45 s.f. where 30 s.f. is permitted; and 9) Such other waivers, exceptions, variances or relief from the Paramus Zone Code which may be required by the Paramus Board of Adjustment in connection with the application. It should be noted that this Application and the variance relief requested is substantially similar to the approvals recently granted for this congregate style living residential development project. Previously a portion of the Greenland Nursery business operations was to remain on a portion of the Property. That business is now proposed to be removed entirely. If, however, for any reason this new application for congregate living on the entire property is not approved, then the property shall revert to those prior approvals which shall not be deemed to be abandoned by this application. A public hearing before the Paramus Board of Adjustment has been ordered for February 27, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Borough Hall, Jockish Square, Paramus, New Jersey and when the case is called you may appear either in person, by agent, or by attorney, to present any comments which you may have in connection with this application. Documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public in the office of the Paramus Board of Adjustment and/or the designated administrative officer at the Borough Clerk’s Office during normal business hours. This notice is given to you by order of the Paramus Board of Adjustment.  Wells, Jaworski & Liebman, LLP 12 Route 17 North, P.O. Box 1827 Paramus, New Jersey 07653-1827 By: Stuart D. Liebman, Esq. for the Applicant  Feb 14, 2014-fee:$79.38 (84) 3639690
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Florence Township Planning Board to Consider 53 Senior Affordable Housing Units

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Burlington County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Sunday, February 16, 2014

Public Notice:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLORENCE TOWNSHIP Please take notice that Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (‘MEND, Inc.’ or ‘Applicant’) has made application to the Florence Township Planning Board for Amended Major Site Plan Approval. The Applicant previously obtained Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with variance and waiver relief from the Florence Township Planning Board under Resolution No. 2013-05 to permit the redevelopment of the vacant former Duffy School site area for the construction of 53± senior affordable housing units with associated improvements. The premises which are the subject of this application are designated as Block 45, Lots 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 on the Florence Township Tax Map and located in the RA Low Residential and RD-1 High Density Residential Zoning District Restricted Affordable Housing Zone. The Applicant is now proposing Amended Final Major Site Plan Approval for Block 45, Lots 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 to permit the installation of an emergency generator, together with the relocation of the previously approved trash enclosure on the Property. The Applicant will also be requesting such submission waivers and design waivers and/or variances that the Board and/or its professional staff deem necessary upon their review of the application. The Florence Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on this application on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florence Township Municipal Complex, 711 Broad Street, Florence, New Jersey 08518-2323. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard on this application. The Applicant’s site plan, applications and related submission materials are on file with the Administrative Secretary/Land Use Clerk located in the Clerk’s Office in the Florence Township Municipal Complex, 711 Broad Street, Florence, New Jersey, and are available for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Please take further notice that the Planning Board may at its discretion, postpone or continue said hearing from time to time and you are hereby notified that you should make diligent inquiry of the Planning Board concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuances. John C. Gillespie, Esquire PARKER McCAY P.A. 9000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300 P.O. Box 5054 Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054 Attorneys for the Applicant, Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (MEND, Inc.) Adv. Fee: $56.58 BCT: February 13, 2014
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