Mixed-Use

36-54 Rector Urban Renewal, LLC to ask Newark Planning Board for Permission to Revise Application

Posted in: Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Essex County NJ, Mixed-Use by | No Comments Monday, June 30, 2014

Public Notice:

 

PUBLIC NOTICE  PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that 36-54 Rector Urban Renewal, LLC (“Applicant”) has applied to the City of Newark Central Planning Board (“Board”) for amended preliminary and final major site plan approval (“Application”) to amend the previously approved residential tower with ground level commercial space proposed to be developed on the property located at Block 17, Lot 26, which is known as 36-54 Rector Street (the “Property”) The Property is part of the area governed by The Living Downtown Redevelopment Plan.   By a resolution adopted on October 17, 2011, the Board previously granted preliminary and final major site plan approval to construct a 23-story tower with 169 residential units and ground-level commercial space (“Previously Approved Plan”). The Board also granted variances to permit (1) rooftop mechanical equipment to be setback less than required; (2) parking spaces smaller than permitted; and (3) a loading area located where not permitted.   By this Application, Applicant seeks amended preliminary and final major site plan approval to amend the Previously Approved Plan. Applicant now proposes 168 residential units in a 21-story tower. Applicant also proposes to modify the vehicular circulation for entering and exiting the proposed parking garage.   Applicant also seeks any additional variances, design exceptions/waivers, submission waivers, interpretations, modification of conditions, and other approvals reflected on the filed plans (as same may be further amended from time to time without further notice) and as may be determined to be necessary during the review and processing of the Application.  The Board will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2014, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, for the purpose of reviewing and taking action upon the Application When the case is called, interested parties may appear at the hearing or any adjournment thereof either in person or by attorney, ask questions, and present evidence and offer statements or documentation that may be relevant to the Application. The hearing may be continued without further notice on such additional or other dates as the Board may determine.   The Application, maps, plans and related supporting materials are available for public inspection in the Office of Boards, Room 112, Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey, during regular business hours, which are typically 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and may also be on file with the City Clerk (administrative officer) at the same address and during the same business hours.  36-54 Rector Urban Renewal, LLC By: Jennifer P. Smith, Esq. GIBBONS P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 07102 (973) 596-4477 6/5/2014 $145.00  
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Lyndhurst Developer Requests Grade Level Apartment in Approved Mixed-Use Building

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Mixed-Use by | No Comments Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Public Notice:

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

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Dunellen to Hear Redevelopment Application for Mixed Use Building

Posted in: Area in Need of Redevelopment, Mixed-Use, Somerset by | No Comments Thursday, June 12, 2014

Public Notice:

  BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, June 23, 2014, at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Planning Board of the Borough of Dunellen for Preliminary and Final Site Plan and Variance Approvals (Section 115A-15.1C & RSIS: off-street parking – 34 spaces required, 22 spaces provided; Section 115-35G: diagonal or corner building entrances prohibited, corner building entrance proposed; various waivers from completeness checklist) and such other variances, relief and/or waivers that may be required upon an analysis of the plans and testimony at the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application submitted by the Applicant/Owner, 216 North Avenue Associates, LLC, for the property located at 216-234 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, Block 2, Lot 17.01 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Dunellen. The property is located in Zone B (Business District) and included in the Dunellen Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 3-story, mixed-use building on the property consisting of first floor commercial space of approximately 3,600 sf. and 4 residential units on the 2nd and 3rd floors for a total of 8 two-bedroom units. When the case is called you may appear either in person or by agent or attorney and present any objections which you may have to the granting of this Application. All documents relating to this Application are on file and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in the Planning Board Office located in the Municipal Building, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, during that Office’s business hours. Joseph Paparo, Esq. HEHL & HEHL, PC Attorneys for the Applicant ($29.92) 091660  
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South Amboy To Hear Mixed Use Development

Posted in: Apartments, Middlesex County NJ, Mixed-Use, Re-Zoning, Town Houses by | No Comments Monday, May 19, 2014

Public Notice: 

CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY


NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to the requirements of the City of South Amboy Land Development Ordinance (“LDO”), Southeast Sayreville Development Corp. has made application to the Zoning Board of the City of South Amboy for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval and Minor Subdivision Approval, Use Variance Approval and Bulk Variance Approval in regard to premises known as and designated as Block 151, Lot 18 on the South Amboy Tax Map which property is located in the M-1 Light Industrial Zoning District. The subject property is approximately 2.402 acres and is located at Main Street and Raritan Street.
Applicant seeks Minor Subdivision Approval to create two lots. Proposed Lot A is to serve two multifamily buildings and Proposed Lot B is to serve one mixed use building.
Applicant seeks Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval to construct 40 multifamily units and 6,000 s.f. of retail space. The proposal includes two multifamily buildings with 18 residential units in each (9 townhome units and 9 flat units) and one mixed use building with four flat units above and 6,000 s.f. of retail space below.
Applicant further seeks the following variances:
1. Use Variance: Section 53-96A: Applicant proposes multi-family use and retail use; whereas M-1 Zone does not permit such uses.
2. Bulk Variances
(a) Minimum Lot Area: Section 53-96D – Proposed Lot B has a Minimum Lot Area of 23,869.80 s.f. proposed; whereas 40,000 s.f. is required.
(b) Minimum Lot Width: Section 53-96D – Proposed Lot B has a Minimum Lot Width of 113.28 ft. proposed; whereas 150 ft. is required;
(c) Minimum Lot Depth: Section 53-96D
(i) Existing Lot 18 – Minimum Lot Depth of 113.28 ft. is proposed; whereas 250 ft. Minimum Lot Depth is required (Existing Condition).
(ii) Proposed Lot A – Minimum Lot Depth of 113.28 ft. is proposed; whereas 250 ft. Minimum Lot Depth is required.
(iii) Proposed Lot B – Minimum Lot Depth of 210.72 ft. proposed; whereas 250 ft. Minimum Lot Depth is required.
(d) Minimum Front Yard Setback: Section 53-96D
(i) Proposed Lot A has a Minimum Front Yard Setback of 19 ft.; whereas 50 ft. is required.
(ii) Proposed Lot B has a Minimum Front Yard Setback of 19 ft.; whereas 50 ft. is required.
(e) Minimum One Side Yard Setback: Section 53-96D – Proposed Lot B has a Minimum One Side Yard Setback of 5 ft.; whereas 25 ft. is required.
(f) Minimum Total Yard Setback: Section 53-96D – Proposed Lot B has a Minimum Total Yard Setback of 19.28 ft.; whereas 50 ft. is required.
(g) Offstreet Parking: Two-way aisle width – 24 ft. aisle width is proposed; whereas 25 ft. aisle width is required.
(h) Free Standing Sign: Proposed Lot B has minimum setback of 15 ft.; whereas 25′ is required.
(i) Minimum Distance Between Buildings: Applicant proposes 30 ft. between buildings; whereas 50 ft. is required.
3. Design Waivers/Bulk Requirements:
(a) Parking Stall Size: Applicant proposes parking space size of 9′ x 18′; whereas Ordinance requires 10′ x 20′.
(b) Loading Area Size: Applicant proposes loading area size of 12′ x 18′; whereas Ordinance requires 12′ x 60′.
(c) Landscape Buffer to Adjacent Properties: If required, Applicant seeks relief from Landmark Buffer Requirement.
Applicant seeks such other approvals, variances, relief, exceptions and/or waivers as may arise during the course of the application.
The application and related documents are on file and available for public inspection during regular business hours in the Office of the Zoning Board, City Hall, 140 North Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879.
A public hearing will be held by the South Amboy Zoning Board regarding the above application on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the City Hall, 140 North Broadway, South Amboy, New Jersey 08879 at which time and place you may appear in person, or by attorney, and present any comment or objection you may have to the application.
Ronald L. Shimanowitz, Esq.
Hutt & Shimanowitz, PC
Attorneys for the Applicant,
Southeast Sayreville Development Corp.
459 Amboy Avenue
P.O. Box 648
Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095
(732) 634-6400
($67.08) 085087

 

 

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Main Street Barnegat to See Mixed Use

Posted in: Apartments, Mixed-Use, Ocean County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, April 25, 2014

TOWNSHIP OF BARNEGAT

NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Enterprise Development Corp. has made application to the Barnegat Township Planning Board for preliminary and final major site plan approval to permit the construction of a mixed use development consisting of five buildings containing two restaurants, grocery store, eleven retail stores and thirty second floor apartment units at the property located at 97 and 107 South Main Street, Barnegat, NJ, also known as Block 195, Lots 5 and 6.01 on the official tax map of the Township of Barnegat.
Applicant will seek a bulk variance to permit a front yard set back of 83′ from South Main Street (30′ required); front yard set back of 66.8′ from Old Main Shore Road (30′ required). Applicant will seek any other variances that may be required by the Barnegat Township Planning Board at the time the application is heard at public hearing.
A public hearing has been ordered for Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Court Room, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ, at which time all interested parties may appear personally or by agent or attorney and present testimony pertinent to this application.
Documents are available for inspection at the office of the Board Secretary, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, NJ, during regular business hours, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Kelly & Visotcky, LLC
By:_________________________
Richard P. Visotcky, Esquire
Attorney for Applicant
($37.80) 065353

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Newark Board of Adjustment to hear application of the Bergen Street Redevelopment, LLC

Posted in: Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Essex County NJ, Infill, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Public Notice:

 

PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., a public meeting will be held by the Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) at the City of Newark Municipal Council Chambers, City Hall, located at 920 Broad Street, 2nd Floor, Newark, New Jersey regarding the application of Bergen Street Redevelopment, LLC (the “Applicant”) for the Bergen Street Redevelopment project on the property located at 1041 Bergen Street, also referred to as Block 3660, Lot 11 and 1057 Bergen Street, also referred to as Block 3661, Lots 3, 5, and 8 on the official tax map of the City of Newark (the “Property”). The Property is located in the South Ward and within the Bergen South Redevelopment Zone.  Preliminary and Final Site Plan approval is requested for the construction of two (2) mixed-use buildings containing a total of forty-two (42) residential units, parking, and commercial space. The first building (Building A), located at 1041 Bergen Street is a five (5) story building with a roof deck and will contain thirty-two (32) residential units over commercial space and sixteen (16) parking spaces. The second building (Building B), located at 1057 Bergen Street, is a four (4) story building that will contain ten (10) residential units and a community center on the ground floor. A “(d)” variance is requested for the ground floor residential units along with bulk variances for principle front yard and corner front yard setback, and maximum yard impervious coverage.   Further, the Applicant requests 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 interested party may appear at the aforesaid hearing on Thursday, April 10, 2014 and participate therein. You may appear either in person or by agent or attorney and present comments and/or testimony which you may have regarding the application.  TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application, appropriate plans, and all documents submitted in relation to this application may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Office of Central Planning, City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Room 112, Newark, New Jersey 07102.  Bergen Street Redevelopment, LLC, Applicant  Jennifer M. Carrillo-Perez, Esq. Genova Burns Giantomasi & Webster Attorneys for Applicant 494 Broad Street Newark, NJ 07102 3/28/2014 $138.04  
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Jersey City Grants Preliminary Major SIte Plan Approval for Mixed Use Project

Posted in: Apartments, Commerical, Hudson County NJ, Mixed-Use by | No Comments Monday, March 17, 2014

Public Notice:

  CITY OF JERSEY CITY (HUDSON COUNTY) NOTICE OF DECISION BY THE PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION OF LHN OWNER, LLC (Block 15901, Lot 17, Master Unit 1; Block 15901, Lot 16.01; Lot 14.01 a/k/a Part of Lot 14; Lot 19; Lot 21.03 a/k/a Part of Lot 21.01; and Block 15810, Lot 1 a/k/a Block 15901, Part of Lot 14)   On February 11, 2014, the City of Jersey City Planning Board adopted a Resolution, Case No. P13-084 granting LHN Owner, LLC Preliminary Major Site Plan Approval with deviationslvariances for Phase 1 and 2 of the project and Final Major Site Plan Approval with deviationslvariances for Phase 1 of the project for the property located at 155 Marin Boulevard, a/k/a 1 and 33 Park Avenue; Morris Boulevard; Marin Boulevard; and 130 Marin Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey, also known on the Jersey City Tax Maps as Block 15901, Lot 17, Master Unit 1; Block 15901, Lot 16.01; Lot 14.01 a/k/a part of Lot 14; Lot 19; Lot 21.03 a/k/a part of Lot 21.01; and Block 15810, Lot 1 a/k/a Block 15901, Part of 14 (“Site Plan Approval”).  The Site Plan Approval permits the development of a mixed-use project containing 900 residential units, up to 14,327 square feet of commercial space, which may include leasing, retail, restaurant and other permitted uses, approximately 722 permanent parking spaces, 14 retail signs and 2 building signs. The Site Plan Approval also permits the construction of that portion of Avenue E and Seventh Street that is adjacent to the project; the widening of that portion of Marin Boulevard and Park Avenue that is adjacent to the project; and the construction a portion of the waterfront walkway with a new bulkhead on property located on the easterly side of Marin Boulevard.  A copy of the memorializing resolution is on file and available for public inspection on any working day between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the City Planning Office, 30 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302.  Connell Foley LLP Harborside Financial Center 2510 Plaza Five, Jersey City, NJ 07311  By: /s/ James C. McCann James C. McCann, Esq. Attorney for Applicant, LHN Owner, LLC   02/25/14 $85.00  
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North Brunswick Planning Board to hear “MAIN STREET” Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Plan

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Apartments, Commerical, Middlesex County NJ, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision, TOD, Town Houses by | No Comments Friday, March 7, 2014

Public Notice:

  TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK
LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, located at 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, the Planning Board (“Board”) of the Township of North Brunswick will hold a public hearing on the application of North Brunswick TOD Associates, LLC (“Applicant”) for amended general development plan approval and amended preliminary major site plan approval (collectively, the “Approval”) with respect to Applicant’s proposed MainStreetNB Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Development (“Project”) for the property located at 2300 U.S. Route 1 North, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, and also known and designated as Block 141 (new), Lots (new) 1 through 7, 11 through 24, 29, 31, 33, 33.02, 36 through 48, 48.01, 49 through 60, 63, 120 through 123 and 141 through 143 on the current tax and assessment map of the Township of North Brunswick (the “Property”). This Property is located in the I-2 Industrial Zone District and is eligible to be developed pursuant to the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Development Overlay Regulations. The specific approvals the Applicant seeks are as follows: The Applicant seeks amended general development plan approval and amended preliminary major site plan approval to reduce the size of the Project such that the Project will now consist of: 525,000 square feet of retail/commercial uses; 195,000 square feet of office uses; 124 hotel rooms; 1,875 residential units, of which 500 are city homes/townhouses and 1,375 are multifamily units; a train station; 1,300 transit parking spaces; a bus depot with approximately 500 parking spaces; and associated site improvements. While the Applicant believes that its application is in conformance with the Ordinance, it hereby requests any variances, deviations, amendments, waivers, exceptions and/or other approvals as are required to obtain the Approval. At the aforesaid hearing, all interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the plans, applications and other materials comprising the applications for the Approval are available in the Division of Planning & Affordable Housing, North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, holidays and furlough days excepted. Please contact the Division of Planning & Affordable Housing, North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 for further information at 732-247-0922. North Brunswick TOD Associates, LLC By: Its Attorneys, Sills Cummis & Gross PC Kevin J. Moore, Esq. ($39.00) 011322  

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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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