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Pompton Lakes to look at redevelopment of business district

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Commerical, Passaic, Redevelopment by | No Comments Monday, January 13, 2014

Public Notice:

BOROUGH OF POMPTON LAKES Special Meeting  Wednesday, January 15, 2014 – 7:30pm   There will be a Special Meeting of the Pompton Lakes Mayor and Council which will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 beginning at 7:30pm in the Municipal Building, 25 Lenox Avenue, Pompton Lakes, NJ. The purpose of the Meeting is to provide a presentation on Redevelopment in the Business District. Consistent with the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act, the Meeting will be opened for public comments.  The Mayor and Council may conduct other business if deemed necessary at this Meeting. The Mayor and Council may adjourn into Closed Session if required for any pressing business that is recognized as an exception to the Open Public Meetings Act. Elizabeth Brandsness, RMC Municipal Clerk   Suburban Trends 3619999 Fee: $12.50 January 8, 2014

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Montvale to Consider K. Hovnanian Revised Development Application

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Monday, January 13, 2014

Public Notice:

 

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that K. Hovnanian North Jersey Acquisitions, L.L.C. (“Applicant”) has applied to the Planning Board of the Borough of Montvale for Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval with variances for property owned by Reno A. Del Ben identified on the Borough Tax Maps as Block 301, Lots 1 and 4, and Block 1002, Lot 7 lying between, and fronting upon, Summit Avenue and Upper Saddle River Road. (Also known as 32 and 49 Upper Saddle River Road and 127 Summit Avenue.) Such property lies in both the AH-6 Affordable Housing District and R-40 Single Family Residence District.  The Applicant is seeking approval of a revised development application in accordance with a Settlement Agreement, dated October 8, 2013 by and among the Applicant, Planning Board and the Borough of Montvale. The Settlement Agreement resolved a lawsuit filed by Applicant challenging the denial of preliminary site plan approval, related variances and preliminary and final subdivision approval, as set forth in a Resolution adopted by the Planning Board on October 4, 2011. In an Amended Order for Judgment issued by Judge Carver and filed on August 30, 2013 in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division- Bergen County, Docket No. BER-L-9574-11, the Settlement Agreement was remanded to the Planning Board for a “Whispering Woods” hearing, i.e., a hearing on the revised development plans consistent with the Settlement Agreement. Applicant proposes to reconfigure the three existing lots into proposed Lot 1 consisting of 16.87 +/- Acres in the AH-6 Zone and proposed Lot 7 consisting of 28.40+/- acres in the AH-6 and R-40 Single Family District. There is no change in the subdivision application. o; The revised development application reduces the townhome complex from 100 to 80 dwelling units on proposed Lot 1 which front upon and shall have its only access from Upper Saddle River Road. The type of townhome buildings around the periphery of the development facing Upper Saddle River Road (Buildings 3 & 4) and Serrell Drive (Buildings 1,2 & 9) has been changed from a 3 story stacked townhome building to a 2 story traditional townhome building. The townhome buildings have been moved 20+7- feet into the site and away from Upper Saddle River Road and Serrell Drive, respectively. The traditional townhomes have decks off the first residential floor and some have walk out basements. The foundations in the rear of the buildings are decorated and not left as exposed concrete. The buildings in the interior of the site continue to be 3 story stacked townhome buildings (Buildings 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 &11). The number of homes set aside for low and moderate income housing has been reduced from 20 to 6 and are located in stacked townhome Buildings 7 & 8.) The retaining wall along Serrell Drive have been reduced from 15+/- feet to 4.5+7- feet behind Building 1 and has been eliminated behind Buildings 2 & 9. In connection with the application, Applicant will seek variances, exceptions and waivers from the provision of the Borough’s Land Development Ordinances as may be applicable and to the extent necessary including but not limited to:  Minimum front yard setback from internal streets of 30 feet (Sec. 128-5.7D(2)(a)[2]) to allow a 25+/- setback for the traditional townhome buildings and 28.5+7- feet and 27.8+7- feet for stacked townhome Buildings 5 & 7;  Minimum side or rear yard setbacks of an undisturbed 75 foot setback/buffer area to an external property line where the property is adjacent to a zone other than an Affordable Housing Zone (Sec. 128-5.7D(2)(b) and 128-5.78(1)) to allow:   a 45+/- rear yard setback for buildings 10 & 11 in the rear of the property toward adjacent Lot 7 (which is part of the subdivision and will be deed restricted to create a 75′ setback/buffer to mitigate the variance);  the internal access road, parking area and Retaining Wall 4 which is 25.4S+/- feet from the westerly property line; and   the detention basin including access path which is 30+/- feet from the northern – property line of existing Lot 1;  Maximum Building Height of 2 stories (Sec. 128-5.7 D(2)(g)) to allow three stories for stacked townhome Buildings 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 & 11;  Maximum number of 8 units per building (Section 128-5.7 D(2)(h)[l]) to allow stacked townhome Buildings 5, 10 & 11 to have 10 units and stacked townhome Buildings 7 & 8 to have 11 units;  Construction on slopes with a pre disturbance topographic slope of 15% or greater (Section 128-6.3.1);  Maximum height of fences of 4 feet (Section 39-4) if and to the extent required for any retaining walls with fences on top of the retaining wall and 6 foot privacy fences between patios/decks;  Percentage of Affordable Housing Units of less than 20% of the total number of homes if and to the extent required; Applicant will seek any and all variances, exceptions or waivers or other relief as may be require by revisions to the plans during the public hearing process or otherwise. Applicant is also seeking approval of a Soil Moving Permit. The Application has been scheduled for public hearing on Monday, January 13, 2013 at the Municipal Building, 12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached. Any interested party may appear at the hearing in person or by counsel and will be permitted to question witnesses, offer testimony or otherwise participate in the hearing. The plans, application and supporting documents, including the Settlement Agreement, dated October 8, 2013, are on file and may be inspected at the Planning Board offices, 12 Mercedes Drive, Montvale, New Jersey during regular business hours. Francine Chester, Esq. Attorney for Applicant K. Hovnanian North Jersey Acquisitions, L.L.C 110 Fieldcrest Avenue Edison, N.J. 08837 732-623-6819  January 1, 2013-Fee: $155.92 (166) 3618571
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Randolph Township to Hear 105 Unit Residential Project on 17.5 Acres

Posted in: Morris County NJ, Town Houses by | No Comments Sunday, January 12, 2014

Public Notice:

 TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH


NOTICE OF HEARING TOWNSHIP OF RANDOLPH PLANNING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Applicant, Randolph Realty Associates, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application together with supporting materials (“Application”) with the Randolph Township Planning Board (“Board”), seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval with variances, preliminary and final subdivision, and any and all other relief that may be necessary (collectively “Approval”) to allow for the construction of one hundred five (105) residential units (the “Project”). The property upon which the Project is proposed consists of approximately 17.5 acres and is located at Brookside Road and Old Shunpike Road (the “Property”). The Property is designated on the tax maps of the Township of Randolph as Block 101, Lots 22.01 & 22.02 and is located within the Township’s Village Center Overlay District-4. This Notice is being provided in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12. The Application requests variances and/or waiver relief from certain sections of the Township zoning code. Such variances include: (i) a variance to permit retaining walls within buffer zones in violation of Section 15-39.6.F.6 of the Township Code; (ii) a variance to permit three (3) story dwellings where 2 and  1/2  stories are permitted; (iii) a variance to permit removal of approximately 86% of tree canopy where Section 15-48.6.3A.2 permits removal of 60% of tree canopy; (iv) a variance from the steep slope disturbance requirements of Section 15-44.6.B of the Township Code; and (v) variance relief from Section 15-61 of the Township Code that requires certain design standards. The Application also seeks an exception from the Residential Site Improvement Standards to provide for sidewalks on both sides of internal streets within the Project. The Applicant may also require additional variances, submission waivers, design waivers, exceptions and/or waivers from the requirements of the Township zoning code and/or the Residential Site Improvement Standards and other approvals as may be necessary to permit approval of the Project as submitted or with such changes as may be requested or accepted by the Board. Copies of the Application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at Township of Randolph Planning and Zoning Office located at Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07065, ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. A public hearing on the Application will be conducted before the Board at Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07065 on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm, at which time you or an interested party as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-4 either in person or by agent or attorney may present any comments or objections regarding the Application. Further take notice that the Board may, at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearing from time to time, and you are notified that you should make inquiry of the secretary of the Board concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuations. Dated: December 30, 2013 Applicant: Randolph Realty Associates, LLC By: Richard J. Hoff, Jr., Esq. BISGAIER HOFF, LLC 21 Tanner Street Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 (856) 795-0150 Attorney for Applicant ($48.36) 950307  

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Bloomfield Planning Board to Hear Age-Restricted Housin

Posted in: age-restricted, Essex County NJ by | No Comments Saturday, January 11, 2014

Public Notice:

LEGAL NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPEAR BEFORE  THE BLOOMFIELD PLANNING BOARD  An application requesting development approval has been filed by Heritage Village at Bloomfield, LLC, for 390 Franklin Street, Block 311, Lot 13. The applicant seeks the following relief:  Final Major Site Plan approval, waiver of Site Plan requirements and variance relief, including a variance to exceed the maximum front yard setback; to allow for less than the parking spaces required; to pierce the Sky Exposure Plane and to obtain the bonus height to allow for a building of five stories.  Applicant will also seek any other relief the Board deems appropriate.  The indicated approval is requested to permit the applicant to construct 82 Senior/Age Restricted Affordable Housing Units.   The Bloomfield Planning Board has scheduled a public hearing on the application to be held on January 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Township Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New Jersey.   This application may be reviewed in the Board Secretary’s office in Township Hall, 1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, New Jersey during the ten (10) days prior to the meeting. This notice is required by law and is being published at the direction of the Planning Board.  Dated: December 30, 2013  Heritage Village at Bloomfield, LLC  /s/ Diane Dabulas, Esq. By Diane Dabulas Rogut McCarthy LLC  Counsel for Applicant 1/3/2014 $80.04  
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Bayonne Planning Board looks at Hi-Hat Site for Redevelopment

Posted in: Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Hudson County NJ, Infill by | No Comments Friday, January 10, 2014

Public Notice:

  NOTICE OF HEARING  CITY OF BAYONNE PLANNING BOARD  HI-HAT CATERING REDEVELOPMENT STUDY AREA   PLEASE BE ADVISED that the City of Bayonne Planning Board (the “Planning Board” or “Board”) will conduct a public hearing on January 14, 2014, to determine whether or not certain properties in the City identified in this notice (the “Study Area”) may be designated as an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the criteria set forth in Sections 5 and 6 of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et. seq.). This hearing will take place on January 14, 2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002.  Based on the testimony presented at this hearing, the Planning Board may take action and recommend to the City Council that all or a portion of the Study Area be designated in need of redevelopment. This recommendation will be sent to the City Council of the City of Bayonne for further action as per the requirements of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. If the Study Area is determined to meet the criteria for designation as an area in need of redevelopment, the City Council further authorizes the City to use all of those powers provided under the Redevelopment Law for use in a redevelopment area, including the power of eminent domain pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8(c).  The Study Area is identified on the City Tax Assessor’s Records as follows:  Block 32, Lot 21.01 (Formerly Block 32, Lots 1,2,3 and 21)  A map showing the boundaries of the Study Area and the location of the various parcels included in that area is on file at the office of Planning and Zoning, Room 13, Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. The report that will be considered by the Planning Board at its January 14, 2014 hearing also is on file at the office of Planning and Zoning, Room 13, Bayonne City Hall, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. The map and the report may be viewed during regular business hours, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Any interested party may appear at said hearing and participate therein. All evidence provided at the hearing, given orally or in writing, shall be received and considered and made a part of the public record. Planning Board City of Bayonne   12/28/13 & 01/04/14 $110.38  

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Burlington Township to hold public hearing on 1.69 million square feet of warehouse & office space

Posted in: Burlington County NJ, Industiral by | No Comments Friday, January 10, 2014

Public Notice: 

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Township of Burlington
Planning Board PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on January 9, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Burlington Township Municipal Complex, 851 Old York Road, Burlington, New Jersey, 08016, the Burlington Township Planning Board (‘Planning Board’) will hold a public hearing to consider the application by Lion-FGC Burlington, LLC (the ‘Applicant’), for amended Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval and amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval in connection with property designated on the Township of Burlington tax map as Block 150, Lot 3; Block 151, Lot 1; Block 153.01, Lot 1; and Block 153.02, Lots 2 & 3, which property is a 133.54 acre site located on Neck Road and River Road in Burlington Township (the ‘Property’). The prior Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval and the prior Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval (and amendments thereto) provided for, in part, the creation of four (4) Lots, the construction of 1,690,000 square feet of warehouse and office space, and the construction of associated infrastructure and site improvements. The Applicant’s present application for the amended approvals stated above is to permit certain Lot line adjustments to the four (4) Lots, to construct approximately 1,580,665 square feet of warehouse and office space (with associated infrastructure and site improvements), and to make certain adjustments to the site design and layout previously approved by the Planning Board. The Applicant also seeks any exceptions, variances, and/or waivers that may be required by the Planning Board in connection with its review of the subject application. Any interested party may appear at the January 9, 2014 hearing in person or by agent or attorney and participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Planning Board and present any objection to, support for, or other comments concerning the subject application. Information pertaining to this application for amended Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision approval and amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval, including all maps, plans, and documentation, is available for public inspection between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday) in the office of the Land Use Administrator of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment, which is located in the Burlington Township Municipal Complex, 851 Old York Road, Burlington, New Jersey, 08016. Lion-FGC Burlington, LLC
c/o Norris, McLaughlin &
Marcus, P.A.
721 Route 202/206
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
908-722-0700
Attorneys for Applicant Adv. Fee: $55.20
BCT: December 27, 2013
Aff. Chg.: $20.00

 

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Newark Central Planning Board to Hear Preliminary & Final SIte Plan Application for Mixed Use Building

Posted in: Essex County NJ, Mixed-Use by | No Comments Thursday, January 9, 2014

Public Notice:

 

NEWARK CENTRAL  PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING   Application#___________ Filed __________ Date: January 2, 2014  To : Owner of Premises XSH6, LLC  Please take notice that the applicant, XSH6, LLC has applied to the Central Planning Board of the City of Newark for a Preliminary and Final Site Plan Application at premises located at 91-93 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ Block 64 lot 14 and 95 Halsey Street, Newark, NJ Block 64, lot 21)in order to permit in Living Downtown Redevelopment Area, James Street Commons Historic District, Ground floor of premises located at 91-93 Halsey Street will be partially rehabilitated into three (3) commercial units located on the first floor level. The first floor will continue to house “Halsey Fabrics” and two vacant commercial spaces. The 2nd and 4th floors currently have 3 residential units on each floor and will remain. The 3rd floor will consist of 3 new residential units for a total of nine (9) residential units. A new fourth story is proposed for 91-93 Halsey Street and will be merged with 95 Halsey Street; 95 Halsey Street: Premises will be rehabilitated into two commercial units located on the first floor level. The first floor will continue to house “Johnson’s Barbershop” and one (1) vacant commercial space. The second and third floors will be rehabilitated into two (2) residential units per floor. The new fourth floor addition will have two residential units for a total number of units (6). The project will consist of 15 residential units and five (5) commercial spaces. The building will have new signage consisting of four new store signs at the Halsey Street storefront for commercial spaces at the ground floor level. A new fourth story is proposed for 95 Halsey Street and will be merged with 91-93 Halsey Street. Applicant will seek Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, “c” variance for insufficient rear yard, required 10.00ft, proposed 20.00 ft pursuant to the Living Downtown Redevelopment Area, Land Use Ordinance of the City of Newark as well as the Municipal Land Use Law, and such variance relief, exceptions, waivers, permits, interpretations, approvals, or licenses that are deemed necessary or appropriate by the applicant or the Planning Board, and/or specified by the Planning Board’s planner or engineering consultants and which may arise during the course of the hearing process.   Any person or persons affected by this application may have an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing of the Central Planning Board on January 13, 2014, at 6:30 P.M., and thereafter on such other dates as such hearing may be continued, in the Municipal Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102 at which time you may appear either in person, by agent or by attorney and present any comments which you may have regarding this application.   All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the Public between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. in the Office of Boards, City Hall, Room 112, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102.  Respectfully, /s/ Marsha M. Moore Marsha M. Moore, Esq. Pitman Mindas Grossman Lee & Moore, P.C. (973) 467-5100 Attorneys for Applicant, XSH6, LLC 1/2/2014 $165.88  
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New Brunswick to hear Application for Preliminary & Final Approval for 136 Unit Mixed-Use Project

Posted in: Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision, Union County NJ by | No Comments Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Public Notice:

 

  CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK
LEGAL NOTICE HOME NEWS TRIBUNE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 7:30 p.m., the Applicant, New Brunswick Development Corporation, will apply to the Planning Board of the City of New Brunswick, at City Council Chambers, located on the Second Floor of City Hall, 78 Bayard Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval. The Applicant is seeking approval to construct a 136 unit, 441 bed apartment-style housing complex with approximately 15,372 square feet of retail space. The Applicant is the designated Redeveloper for the property which is located within the College Avenue Redevelopment Area. The proposed use is in conformance with the College Avenue Redevelopment Plan. The property is located at 46 College Avenue and is designated as Block 54, Lot 1.01 on the current tax map of the City of New Brunswick. A possible variance may also be requested for an accessory structure (bicycle enclosure) being located within the front yard setback, whereas same is not permitted. The Applicant will also apply for any variance and/or design waivers that the Planning Board, in its discretion, may deem necessary or appropriate. A copy of the proposed plans and related materials for this application are on file with the Division of Planning, 25 Kirkpatrick Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey for public inspection (Monday through Friday during normal business hours). THOMAS F. KELSO, ESQ. KELSO & BRADSHAW, ESQS. Attorneys for Applicant 132 Hamilton Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (732) 246-4501 ($24.44) 950371  
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Berkeley Heights to determine whether township owned land is in need of redevelopment

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Union County NJ by | No Comments Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Public Notice:

TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS
PLANNING BOARD TOWNSHIP OF BERKELEY HEIGHTS 29 PARK AVENUE BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922 Pursuant to this PUBLIC NOTICE of the Planning Board of the Township of Berkeley Heights (“Board”), the Board states that: WHEREAS, the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (“LRHL”), authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcel(s) of land situated within the municipality constitute an area in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the LRHL, no parcel(s) of land shall be declared an area in need of redevelopment without the municipality having first authorized its planning board, by way of resolution, to undertake a preliminary investigation to determine whether the subject parcel(s) meet the statutory criteria of an area in need of redevelopment area as defined in the LRHL; and WHEREAS, the Township Council of the Township of Berkeley Heights (“Township Council”), by way of Resolution No. 271-2013, adopted on November 18, 2013, authorized the Board to undertake a preliminary investigation of the area consisting of Block 608, Lots 1 and 4, and Block 504, Lots 5 and 6, including that portion of the Columbus Avenue right-of-way extending from the western limit of Block 504, Lot 6, to the New Jersey Transit property line to the north, and that portion of the Berkeley Avenue right-of-way extending from the New Jersey Transit boundary line to the north to the Park Avenue right-of-way to the south, or any part thereof, as identified on the Official Tax Map of the Township of Berkeley Heights, (“Property”) to determine if the Property meets the criteria set forth in the LHRL and should be designated as an area in need of non-condemnation redevelopment; WHEREAS, the Township Council, by Resolution No. 62-2013, authorized a professional services contract with Harbor Consultants, Inc., to conduct such preliminary investigation, which the Board was authorized to utilize in connection with same; and WHEREAS, on December 4, 2013 the Board considered, upon referral from the Township Council, Resolution No. 271-2013 and voted to authorize Harbor Consultants to prepare a map of the Property, including a statement setting forth the basis for the investigation, and to perform a preliminary investigation of the Property to determine whether the Property is an area in need of redevelopment pursuant to the LHRL; WHEREAS, the action taken by the Board on December 4, 2013 will be memorialized in a Resolution to be considered at the Board’s meeting of January 8, 2014, pursuant to the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law. NOW THEREFORE, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the Township of Berkeley Heights shall hold a public hearing on January 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers (public meeting room) of the Township of Berkeley Heights Municipal Building, located at 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, at which time Harbor Consultants shall present a map of the Property and the findings of its Preliminary Investigation of the Property so that the Board may determine whether the Property is in need of redevelopment as defined by the LRHL. At the aforementioned time and location, members of the public, or those who would be affected by a determination that the delineated area is a redevelopment area, may appear in person or by attorney to present any objections or comments regarding the map and preliminary investigation of the Property. The Board shall also accept written objections and/or comments. A copy of the map, the statement setting forth the basis for the investigation and the preliminary investigation shall be on file in the Township of Berkeley Heights Municipal Building, Office of the Township Clerk, 29 Park Avenue, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, and available for public inspection Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. ($132.00) 951082  

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Plumstead Township to hear 14 lot residential subdivision on 82.16 acres

Posted in: Ocean County NJ, Single Family Lots by | No Comments Monday, January 6, 2014

Public Notice: 

 

PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 or as soon thereafter as the Applicant may be heard, in the main meeting room in the Plumstead Township Municipal Building, 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533, the Planning Board of the Township of Plumstead will hold a public hearing on the application of W. Bryce Thompson, IV (the “Applicant”) for Preliminary Major Subdivision Approval of 14 Residential building lots to be created out of the 82.16 acres of unimproved land owned by the Applicant with frontage on Collier’s Mill Road , Woodruff Road and Pinehurst Road (Ocean County Route 539) designated as Lot 7.01 in Block 78 on the tax map of Plumstead Township, Ocean County, NJ (the “Property”). The Property is within the RD-2 (Rural Development Area) Zone. As part of the Application the Applicant will be seeking approval of the following variances from the requirements of the Plumstead Township Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15: a) Lot Area: Insufficient Lot Area is proposed Lots except for Lot 7.016; whereas 3.50 acres are required lot areas of 1.01 to 2.01 acres is proposed; b) Lot Width: Insufficient Lot Width is proposed for Lots 7.011 through 7.015: whereas a 200 foot minimum is required, a range of 137.5 feet to 187.00 feet is proposed c) Front Setback: Insufficient Front Setback is proposed for Lots 7.011 to 7.015 and Lot 7.024; whereas a 200 foot minimum is required, 60 feet is proposed The Planning Board will be asked to determine if this subdivision is to be treated as a Cluster subdivision. If it is determined that this is a Cluster subdivision, the Applicant will also be seeking approval of the following variances: a) Average Lot Size in a Cluster Development; if Setback from Property Boundaries in a Cluster Development are applicable to this application, then: whereas maximum average Lots size of 1.1 is required, an average Lot Size of 1.64 acres is proposed, if only the developable area of Lot 7.016 is used, otherwise, the average lot size is 5.87 acres; b) Setback from Property Boundaries in a Cluster Development; if Setback from Property Boundaries in a Cluster Development are applicable to this application then, whereas a minimum Setback from Property Boundaries of 50 feet is required a Setback of 40 feet for Lot 7.015 is proposed. The applicant will be requesting a waiver of the requirement the providing a 10,000 gallon water storage tank and a waiver of the requirement of a Lighting Plan. The Applicant may also make application for such other variance and/or waiver relief that the Board deems appropriate. The application includes the proposal to reserve a conservation easement area within the Property in relation to the development of Lots 97, 98 and 99 Block 76 located on the other side of Colliers Mill Road. At the hearing, all interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard. A copy of the Application and all supporting maps and documents are on file in the office of the Planning Board of Plumstead Township at 121 Evergreen Road, New Egypt, NJ 08533 and are available for public inspection weekdays from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Archibald S. Reid Attorney for Applicant 195 Nassau Street Princeton, NJ 08542 Tel: 609-921-7655 12/27/2013 THE TIMES FEE: $53.36    
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