Middlesex County NJ

Milltown Looks for Special Council for Redevelopment Area

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BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Milltown (the “Borough”) will be seeking qualifications for the provisions of certain professional and extraordinary un-specifiable services. The qualifications are being sought as part of a fair and open process being undertaken by the Borough pursuant to N. J. S. A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. Responses to provide the services will be received by the Borough at their office, Milltown Municipal Building, 39 Washington Avenue, Milltown, New Jersey until 10:00 a.m. prevailing time on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at which time the responses will be publicly opened and the name of the responder shall be read aloud. Qualifications will be accepted for the following: SPECIAL COUNSEL – MILLTOWN FORD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Milltown Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency is seeking Special Counsel for legal services for its redevelopment activities. The minimum threshold criteria that will be utilized for the evaluation of the responses shall be as follows: a) Licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey for a mini- mum of five (5) years; b) Evidence of professional liability insurance; c) Representation of governmental entities in the field of redevelopment, with particular emphasis on municipal improve- ment authorities, for a minimum of three (3) years; and d) Knowledge of the Borough and its operations. In addition to the criteria set forth above, all responses must include the following; a) Full name and business address b) List of licensed professionals employed. c) Confirmation of authority to do business in the State of New Jersey and d) List of public entities served by business entity including dates of service. Responses shall be reviewed by the Milltown Borough Clerk according to the above criteria. The Borough Clerk shall recommend to the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency, selection of the professional or business entity for the position so advertised and the Agency shall confirm or approve such recommendation by resolution. Individuals and/or firms are to submit two (2) copies of their responses to: Michael Januszka, Milltown Municipal Clerk, 39 Washington Avenue, Milltown, New Jersey 08850. Questions concerning this notice may be directed to Michael S. Januszka, at 732-828-2100 x181. ($51.04)
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Planning Board to Hear Developer’s Application for Mixed-Use In Piscataway

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PISCATAWAY TOWNSHIP TAKE NOTICE Stanley Karczynski, P.O. Box 1487, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854, has requested major preliminary and final site plan with variances, major preliminary and final subdivision approvals to allow for a mixed use development of apartments, commercial, retail and zone on the Piscataway Township Tax Map. This application is seeking approval for a mixed use development and subdivision for residential and commercial (retail and office) where required for a maintenance garage setback from the railroad right-of-way is 40 feet and proposed is a maintenance garage located 28 feet from the railroad right-of-way; and, where the maximum permitted building height of the clubhouse facility is 30 feet and proposed is a height of 38 feet to the top of the proposed cupola and 34 1/2 feet to the top of the chimney for property located at Old New Brunswick Road, Piscataway, New Jersey, also known as Block 4501, Lot 1.012 in a redevelopment zone on the Tax Map of the Township of Piscataway. Applicant separately requests such other variances, waivers and any other relief which result from any requested change to the site plan or subdivision by the Planning Board or any variances which in the opinion of the board may be needed. The Piscataway Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to obtain testimony on the application. The hearing will take place during a meeting of the Board which will be called to order at 7:30 P.M. on the 21st day of January, 2015 in the Meeting Room of the Public Works Center, 505 Sidney Road, Piscataway, NJ. Maps and documents pertaining to this application are available to the public for inspection Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Public Works Center, Municipal Complex, 505 Sidney Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854 Stanley Karczynski, Applicant ($31.68)
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Woodbridge to Hear Mixed Use Application which will include Arts Center

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TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned has applied to the Woodbridge Township Planning Board for the relief described below in connection with the construction of a mixed-use development of 500 residential dwelling units, non-residential commercial space of approximately 25,000 square feet of floor area and an arts center building of approximately 10,000 square feet. The development is to be known as Station Village at Avenel and will include various site improvements including open space and a commuter parking area of approximately 40 parking spaces. The development site abuts Avenel Street across from its intersection with Wolfe Place and is east of the railroad right-of-way (Conrail North Jersey Coast Line) and the Avenel train station; a portion of the site abuts Rahway Avenue. The site is shown on the Woodbridge Township Tax Maps as Block 859.01, Lot 1.01 and Block 867, Lot 1.081. Applicant requests the following relief:

1. Preliminary and final site plan approval.

2. A variance, if needed, from the Avenel Arts Village Redevelopment Plan as to rear yard setback of a maintenance building at the northern area of the site.
3. A waiver or variance, as needed, from the Avenel Arts Village Redevelopment Plan to permit an identification sign at the entrance to the development on Avenel Street. The sign will be approximately 25 square feet.
4. A de minimis exception or waiver from the Residential Site Improvement Standards as to number of parking spaces.
5. Such other variances, waivers and other relief as may be required.

Copies of the application, plans and other supporting documents are on file in the office of the Woodbridge Township Planning Board at the Woodbridge Township Municipal Building, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey and are available there for inspection Monday through Friday during normal business hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this matter has been placed on the agenda of the Woodbridge Township Planning Board for January 21, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodbridge Township Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey at which time you may appear in person or by attorney and present any comments or objections you may have to the relief sought. STATION VILLAGE AT AVENEL URBAN RENEWAL, LLC 90 Woodbridge Center Drive Suite 600 Woodbridge, NJ 07095 ($42.68)

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Carteret Adopts Redevelopment Plan For Roosevelt Avenue

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BOROUGH OF CARTERET ORDINANCE #14-28 ORDINANCE OF THE BOROUGH OF CARTERET, IN THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, ADOPTING REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE 180-182 ROOSEVELT AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT AREA APPROVED AND ADOPTED: DECEMBER 18, 2014 INTRODUCED: NOVEMBER 6, 2014 Advertised as Adopted on First Reading with notice of Public Hearing: DECEMBER 2, 2014 Hearing Held: DECEMBER 18, 2014 Approved By: MAYOR DANIEL J. REIMAN Advertised as Finally Adopted: DECEMBER 29, 2014 KATHLEEN M. BARNEY, MMC Municipal Clerk ($11.88)
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South Amboy Adopts the “Beach Club District” Giddy Up!

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CITY OF SOUTH AMBOY NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of South Amboy held on December 3, 2014, the following Ordinance was introduced and read by title only and passed on First Reading: ORDINANCE #13-2014 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BEACH CLUB DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Notice is further given that said Ordinance will be further considered for Final Passage by said City Council at a meeting of that body to be held in City Hall, 140 North Broadway, South Amboy, NJ, 08879, on the 17th day of December, 2014, at 7:00 P.M., at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. Laura Kemble-Kalantsis Acting Municipal Clerk ($14.96)

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Woodbridge Planning Board to Hear Hampshire Companies Application

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TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE NOTICE OF HEARING TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that HPFVII Metropark, LLC (the “Applicant”), having an address at c/o The Hampshire Companies, 22 Maple Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960, has filed an application (the “Application”) with the Planning Board of the Township of Woodbridge (the “Board”) concerning property located in the Metropark Wood Avenue South Redevelopment Area, known as 186 Wood Avenue South, and shown on the official Tax Map of the Township of Woodbridge as Block 356.02, Lot 12, condominium units 1 and 2 (totaling 15.74 acres), and also known as Block 356.02, Lots 12 C0001 and C0002 (the “Property”). The Applicant seeks Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval for continued development of the Property, which may occur in two phases. Phase One will include construction of a four (4) level parking deck; construction of approximately 17,400 square feet of retail and/or restaurant space; construction of an approximately 192 room hotel (including approximately 20,000 square feet of restaurant, lounge and meeting room space); and construction of an approximately 274 unit apartment complex and related improvements. Phase Two will include construction of an approximately 250,000 square foot office building (including approximately 9,550 square feet of restaurant space) and three (3) additional levels to the four (4) level parking deck to be constructed in Phase One. The Applicant also seeks deviation, exception, waiver or variance from the Land Use and Development Ordinance of the Township of Woodbridge (the “Ordinance”) or the Metropark Wood Avenue South Redevelopment Plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”) to permit tandem parking spaces. In addition, the Applicant seeks such other deviations, variances, waivers, exceptions, interpretations, approvals and/or relief from the Ordinance and/or the Redevelopment Plan as may be necessary or desirable in connection with the Application. Any interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing of the Board on the Application to be held on December 10, 2014, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095. The Application, plans and other related documents are available for inspection in the Board office at the Woodbridge Department of Planning and Development, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095, during regular business hours. DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP Attorney for Applicant 600 Campus Drive Florham Park, New Jersey 07932-1047 (973) 549-7000 By: Glenn S. Pantel, Esq. ($42.24)
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Monore Township Board of Adjustment Approves 6 Lot Subdivision

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TOWNSHIP OF MONROE PLEASE BE ADVISED that the Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment did, at their regularly scheduled meeting of November 25, 2014, adopt a Resolution memorializing relief granted by the Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment to the applicant, Shared Properties, LLC for the premises known as Block 4, Lots 9, 13.08, 13.09, 13.10 which properties are located in the HD zone and have frontage on Route 33 and Applegarth Road, Monroe Township, New Jersey. The relief granted includes:

1. Preliminary major subdivision to create six (6) lots for development as a combination of:
(a) commercial;
(b) affordable apartments; and
(c) townhouses.
2. Preliminary site plan for the commercial portion of the site;
3. Preliminary site plan for the affordable apartment portion of the site;
4. Preliminary subdivision approval for the proposed townhouse development and bulk variance and design waiver relief associated with the approvals. 


Copies of applications, plans and Resolutions for same are on file at the Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment’s offices located at 1 Municipal Plaza, Monroe, New Jersey and may be examined during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. KENNETH L. PAPE ATTORNEY FOR THE APPLICANT ($25.96)

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Woodbridge JETS Approval of Hess Redevelopment Area

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TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE NOTICE is hereby given that at a Regular Meeting of the Municipal Council of the Township of Woodbridge held on November 25, 2014 The following Ordinance was introduced and read and passed on First Reading: ORDINANCE OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WOODBRIDGE, COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX, NEW JERSEY ADOPTING THE ‘HESS WOODBRIDGE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN,’ PURSUANT TO THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. (the “Redevelopment Law”), authorizes a municipality to determine whether certain parcels of land in the municipality constitute “areas in need of redevelopment”; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:l2A-4, the Municipal Council (the “Municipal Council”) of the Township of Woodbridge (the “Township”) has designated the Woodbridge Redevelopment Agency (the “Agency”) to act as its “redevelopment entity” (as such term is defined at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3) and authorized the Agency to exercise the powers contained in the Redevelopment Law to facilitate the development of redevelopment projects throughout the Township; and WHEREAS, on October 7, 2014 the Municipal Council adopted a resolution in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 authorizing and directing the Planning Board of the Township (the “Planning Board”) to conduct an investigation to determine whether that certain area of the Township commonly known as Block 196.01, Lot 10.01; Block 196.02, Lot 10; Block 235, Lot 4.034; Block 235.01, Lot 1.01; Block 237, Lot 2.03; Block 238, Lots 1 and 3.04 on the tax maps of the Township (the “Study Area”) satisfies the criteria to be designated as an “area in need of redevelopment”; and WHEREAS, the resolution adopted October 7, 2014 stated that the redevelopment area determination would authorize the Township to use all those powers provided by the Redevelopment Law for use in a redevelopment area, other than the power of eminent domain; and WHEREAS, on November 5, 2014, the Planning Board held a public hearing in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6 at which it reviewed the findings of a report prepared by Marta E. Lefsky, AICP, PP, Eric Griffith, AICP, PP and Chris Kesici, AICP, PP of the Township of Woodbridge Department of Planning and Development (collectively, the “Township Planner”) entitled “Preliminary Analysis and Investigation of Hess Woodbridge as ‘An Area in Need of Redevelopment’ ” dated October, 2014 (the “Redevelopment Study”) which determined that the Study Area met the criteria for designation as an “area in need of redevelopment” under the Redevelopment Law, and adopted a resolution which endorsed the findings of the Redevelopment Study and recommended to the Municipal Council, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6, that the Study Area be designated as an “area in need of redevelopment”; and WHEREAS, on November 10, 2014, in accord with the recommendation of the Planning Board, the Municipal Council designated the Study Area as an “area in need of redevelopment” pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 (“Redevelopment Area”); and WHEREAS, the Township Planner has prepared a redevelopment plan for the Redevelopment Area entitled the “Hess Woodbridge Redevelopment Plan” dated November 2014 (“Redevelopment Plan,” attached hereto as Exhibit A); and WHEREAS, on November 25, 2014 the Municipal Council adopted a resolution referring the Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Board for its review and recommendation, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7(e); and WHEREAS, on December 3, 2014, the Planning Board reviewed the Redevelopment Plan and adopted a resolution recommending its adoption; and WHEREAS, upon review of the Planning Board’s recommendation of the Redevelopment Plan, the Municipal Council has determined to adopt the Redevelopment Plan to ensure the success of redevelopment within the Redevelopment Area in conformity with the Township’s redevelopment objectives. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Municipal Council of the Township of Woodbridge, County of Middlesex, New Jersey that: 1. The aforementioned recitals are incorporated herein as though fully set forth at length. 2. The Redevelopment Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is hereby adopted pursuant to the terms of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7. 3. The zoning district map included in the zoning ordinance of the Township is hereby amended to include the Redevelopment Area per the boundaries described in the Redevelopment Plan. All of the provisions of the Redevelopment Plan shall supersede the applicable development regulations of the Township’s municipal code, as and where indicated. 4. A copy of this Ordinance and the Redevelopment Plan shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Township Clerk during regular business hours. 5. This Ordinance shall take effect in accordance with all applicable laws. Said Ordinance remains on file in the office of the Municipal Clerk for Inspection and on line at www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us Notice is further given that said Ordinance will be further considered for Final Passage by said Municipal Council at a Regular Meeting of that body, to be held at the Memorial Municipal Building, 1 Main Street, Woodbridge, N.J. on December 9, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the evening, at which time and place all persons interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. John M. Mitch, RMC,CMC,CMR Municipal Clerk ($95.04)
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Plainsboro Planning Board to Consider Assisted Living Housing

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PLAINSBORO TOWNSHIP NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT on Monday, November 17, 2014, at 7:30 P.M., in the Court Room of the Plainsboro Township Municipal Building located at 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, the Planning Board of the Township of Plainsboro will hold a public hearing on the application of Hunter Gregory Realty Corporation for Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with deviation and waiver approval for a 105 unit assisted living and memory care facility proposed to be developed on a 6.1 acre portion of the property currently identified as Block 1701, Lot 4.03 on the Plainsboro Township Tax Map. The 6.1 acre parcel, proposed to be identified as Block 1701, Lot 4.05, is being created under a separate subdivision application. The development site is located on the Princeton Healthcare System Plainsboro Campus just south of Hospital Drive near its intersection with Connector Road a/k/a Campus Road. The property is in the ORC (Office and Residential Complex) Redevelopment District of the Princeton HealthCare System Redevelopment Area. Specifically, the Applicant proposes 105 units in a varied two and three story structure. Fifty-five of the proposed units will be traditional assisted living units consisting of studio and one bedroom units. The remaining 50 units will be primarily studios for early stage dementia and for more advanced memory loss. The Applicant requests the following waivers/deviations from the design standards of the Redevelopment Plan: Section 4.1.5 which requires walkways to be at least 6 feet wide. The Applicant requests approval for some of the internal walks to be 5 feet wide. Section 4.2 to allow minor intrusions of the building and certain architectural elements into the required green corridors of Punia Boulevard and Hospital Drive. Section 5.1.5 which requires glazing of at least 25% of each façade of the building at each individual building level. Section 5.2.1 which requires 105 parking spaces for this project. The Applicant proposes a total of 103 parking spaces, 32 of which will be land-banked for construction if needed in the future. In addition, the Applicant requests a waiver from standards of the Comprehensive Sign approval for the Redevelopment Area for the proposed monument signs. The approved sign detail for the Redevelopment Area consists of internally illuminated brushed metal boxes whereas the Applicant proposes signs using materials and colors drawn from the building exterior with ground mounted lighting. The Applicant requests any additional deviations, variances and/or waivers determined by the Planning Board to be required for the approval of this application. Materials submitted in support of this application are available for public inspection at the Department of Planning & Zoning located in the aforementioned municipal building during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. Interested persons will have the opportunity to offer comments and ask questions and at the hearing. HUNTER GREGORY REALTY CORPORATION Applicant By: Pepper Hamilton LLP Attorneys for Applicant Dated: November 4, 2014 ($51.92) 166210

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Monroe Township looks at Application of The Gables at Applegarth Village

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TOWNSHIP OF MONROE PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the applicant, THE GABLES AT APPLEGARTH VILLAGE, LLC has applied to the Zoning Board of Adjustment of the Township of Monroe in accordance with the provisions of Section 108 of the Monroe Township Land Development Ordinance for Preliminary Major Subdivision and Site Plan Approval concerning premises known as Lot 12.27, Block 15 which is located at the intersection of Applegarth and Federal Roads in the Township of Monroe. Applicant seeks to develop the site in accordance with a Use Variance previously granted to the Applicant as a mixed use development consisting of approximately 57,020 square feet of commercial space within five (5) buildings and 71 age-restricted townhouse dwellings. As part of the Applicant’s presentation, the Applicant shall seek the following Variance relief: 1. Section 108-10.1.M – Variance requested for providing 6 monument (freestanding) signs onsite where a maximum of one (1) is permitted; 2. Section 108.10.1.M – Variance requested for providing freestanding monument sign S-02 at 320 SF where a maximum of 100 SF is permitted; 3. Section 108-10.1.M – Variance requested for providing freestanding monument sign S-03 at 117 SF, where a maximum of 100 SF is permitted. 4. Section-108-10.1.M – Variance requested for providing freestanding monument sign S-01 at 11 ft. height where 8 ft. maximum height is permitted. 5. Section-108-6.4 – Variance requested for providing a front setback of 45.69 ft. for townhome on proposed Lot #48 where 50 ft. is required by ordinance. 6. Section 108-9.1A – Variance requested for not providing a designated loading area 10′ x 50′ for Buildings A, B and C, as deliveries to these buildings will be by panel truck only. 7. Section 108-12.23B- Variance requested for providing a trash enclosure for Building A in the front yard area. This enclosure will be screened from view. 8. Section 108-12.6G.(4) – Variance requested for providing lawn areas grades greater than 5 ft. from a building grades at 33.3% where a maximum of 20% is permitted. These lawn areas will be stabilized with sod. 9. Section 108-9.1A(13) – Variance requested for providing parking in the front yard in two locations, north of Building A and west of Building C where parking areas are not permitted in any front yard area. Parking areas are adequately buffered. 10. Section 108-9.1B.(1) – Variance requested for providing parking stall size of 10 ft. wide x 19 ft. deep in the commercial area and 19 feet wide x 18 feet deep in the residential area where 10 ft. x 20 ft. is required. 11. Section 108-9.1E.1 – Variance requested for providing parking in various locations at 10-15 ft. from the building where a minimum of 30 ft. is required. 12. Section 108-6.4 – Variance requested for providing a minimum of 27.21 ft. buffer for townhomes along ROW, where a 50 ft. buffer is required and a variance for 34.5 ft. was previously granted. A Hearing on this application by the Zoning Board will be held on September 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township of Monroe Municipal Complex, One Municipal Plaza, Monroe, N.J., Township of Monroe, Middlesex County, N.J. You may appear in person or by agent or attorney and present any objections which you may have to the granting of this application. The applicant also intends to request at the hearing such other variances and/or waivers of design standards and/or submission requirements as are required to develop the premises in the manner indicated in the application materials. Applications, maps and other related documents of the proposed development are on file in the Office of the Monroe Township Planning and Development, Municipal Complex, One Municipal Plaza, Monroe, N.J. (732-521-4400 ext. 46). Interested parties should contact the office to make an appointment to review the application and supporting documents. Dated: September 15, 2014 JONATHAN M. HEILBRUNN Attorney for Applicant ($77.44) 96632
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