Monthly Archives: July 2014

Fairview Planning Board to Hold Master Plan Examination

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Master Plan Re-Examination by | No Comments Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW PLANNING BOARD NOTICE TO ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES   NOTICE TO ADJACENT MUNICIPALITIES AND TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW “MASTER PLAN PERIODIC REEXAMINATION REPORT” AND THE PREPARATION OF A REPORT AND RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE SAME  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 Fairview Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of Borough Hall located at Garfield Street, Fairview, 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 48 hours prior to the meeting. One of the purposes of the public hearing is to hear comments from all interested parties regarding a proposed “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report”, dated June 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 Fairview, 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:  With respect to the general reexamination, the central focus is to identify emerging land use trends and external influences, such as statutory mandates or other imperatives, which impact the underlying bases of the master plan and from these, determine the extent to which existing development regulations and the master plan have continued viability.  As to the master plan amendment, the amendment is principally a proactive response to the call of the master plan to preserve and enhance the vitality of the Anderson Avenue commercial corridor through a definitive program of refurbishment in the promotion of development and redevelopment along, what is recognized as “the community’s principal commercial core.” The amendment also is intended to provide a basis for various refinements to the development regulations as relate to fences, decks, and addition of a parking requirement as a necessary condition for the establishment of houses of worship.  Copies of the “Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report” will be available for public inspection starting on June27, 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the office of the Clerk situated within the Borough of Fairview Municipal Building, which is located at 59 Anderson Avenue, Fairview, New Jersey. A copy of the Master Plan Periodic Reexamination Report and Resolution can be sent to you upon your request.  Mary Ann DelVecchio,  Planning Board Secretary  June 27, 2014-Fee:$87.89(93) 3710540
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North Haledon Planning Board to Consider Redevelopment Request

Posted in: Area in Need Determination, Passaic by | No Comments Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Public Notice:

The North Haledon Planning Board meeting of July 10, 2014 will be a combined Work Session and Regular Meeting for the possible consideration and action response to the Mayor and Council regarding a proposed Ordinance relating to the Belmont Ave Redevelopment Plan that is being considered by the governing body. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 pm and located at 103 Overlook Ave, North Haledon N.J. 07508 North Haledon Planning Board Clerk, Mrs. Bergstrom  Herald News-3711267 Fee: $6.89 June 29, 2014
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Holmdel Planning Board to Hear Toll Brothers Application

Posted in: age-restricted, Monmouth County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Public Notice:

  TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL PLANNING BOARD
Notice of Public Hearing Township of Holmdel Planning Board Monmouth County, New Jersey Please take notice that the Planning Board (the “Board”) of the Township of Holmdel (the “Township”) will, on July 8, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Township’s Municipal Building, 4 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, New Jersey 07733, or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn thereafter, hold a public hearing to consider an application for preliminary and final major site plan approval and bulk variance relief (the “Application”) made by Toll Holmdel, LLC, a subsidiary of Toll Bros, Inc. (the “Applicant”) for the development of 185 age-restricted carriage homes and associated site improvements (the “Project”) on an approximately 134-acre portion (the “Property”) of the approximately 472.69-acre tract that is the former home of the AT&T/Bell Labs/Alcatel-Lucent corporate campus and that is presently designated as Block 11, Lots 38, 38.02, 73.01, 73.02, 73.03, and 73.04 on the Township’s official tax map (the “Redevelopment Parcel”). The Property is located in the northeast section of the Redevelopment Parcel along Crawfords Corner Road. The Redevelopment Parcel has been designated an area in need of redevelopment and is subject to the Alcatel-Lucent Redevelopment Plan, adopted by the Township’s Committee on May 17, 2012 by Ordinance 2012-12 (the “Redevelopment Plan”), in accordance with the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et. seq. (“LRHL”). The Applicant proposes to develop the Project in two phases. As proposed, Phase I will consist of 108 age-restricted carriage homes, a clubhouse and recreational amenities, one infiltration basin, and one wet pond located on an approximately 64.63-acre portion of the Property located east of the Redevelopment Parcel’s existing access driveway (the “Access Road”) and Phase II will consist of 77 age-restricted carriage homes and two infiltration basins located on an approximately 69.32-acre portion of the Property located west of the Access Road. Each Phase will include associated site improvements such as sidewalks, parking, and internal roadways. The proposed 185 carriage homes are a permitted use under the Redevelopment Plan. To achieve a more desirable design, the Applicant requests that the Board grant variance relief from the Redevelopment Plan and the Township’s Development Regulations (the “Ordinance”), in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Redevelopment Plan, the LRHL, and the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et. seq. (“MLUL”), to permit: (1) certain proposed lot lines to not be straight and certain proposed side lot lines to not be at right angles or radial to street lines as required by Ordinance ? 30-71a; (2) portions of the clubhouse and recreational amenities to be setback less than 100 ft. from edge of pavement of the Access Road as required by Section V.B.3.c of the Redevelopment Plan; (3) a buffer less than the 20% of tract width required by Ordinance ? 30-54 between the proposed carriage homes on the Property and the existing non-residential use (1.7 million sq. ft. commercial/office building) located on the Redevelopment Parcel; (4) four freestanding project identification signs all approximately 32 sq. ft. in area and 8 ft. in height whereas 1 freestanding identification sign not exceeding a maximum size of 12 sq. ft. and a maximum height of 3 ft. is permitted by Ordinance ? 30-96.2.a; (5) directional signs with areas of 4 sq. ft. whereas an area 2 sq. ft. is permitted by Ordinance ? 30-96.g; (6) temporary construction signs with areas of 32 sq. ft. and 50 sq. ft., respectively, whereas Ordinance ? 30-96.h.2 requires such signs to not exceed 12 sq. ft.; (7) certain buildings with less than three townhome units whereas Ordinance ? 30-106.b requires a minimum of three units in any one building; (8) on-site parking areas to have less than the 15 ft. landscape buffer required by Ordinance ? 30-80; (9) approximately 8,712 sq. ft. disturbance of slopes with grades between 15-24.99% whereas a maximum disturbance of 5,000 sq. ft. is permitted for slopes with these grades under Ordinance ? 20-116.6.f.1; and (10) 3:1 (30%) slopes between the proposed carriage homes, for the proposed detention basin side slopes, and for perimeter grading whereas Ordinance ? 30-116.6.f.4 prohibits the creation of steep slopes greater than 25%. To the extent the Board deems it necessary, the Applicant will seek variance relief to permit lighting levels lower than permitted along the proposed internal roadways and higher than permitted directly underneath the proposed street lights in accordance with Ordinance ? 30-69. The Applicant will also seek such other variances, waivers, exceptions, or other relief, determined to be necessary by the Board without further notice, in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan, the LRHL, and the MLUL. A copy of the Application and the documents submitted in support thereof is on file with the Board Secretary, whose office is located on the second floor of the Township’s Municipal Building at the address set forth above. The Application and supporting documents are available for public inspection during regular business days and hours. This Notice is given pursuant to the MLUL. Any interested person may appear in person, through his attorney, or through his designated agent at the aforementioned public hearing, at the time and place herein stated, and be heard on this Application. By: Michael A. Bruno, Esq. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 300 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Attorney for the Applicant Dated: June 25, 2014 ($132.30) 097424  
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Delran Planning Board to Consider Hartford Road Site for Redevelopment

Posted in: Area in Need Determination, Burlington County NJ by | No Comments Monday, July 7, 2014

Public Notice:

 

NOTICE OF HEARING TOWNSHIP OF DELRAN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to all persons that the Delran Township Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, July 10, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. , in the Delran Township municipal building in accordance with the Redevelopment and Housing Law (RHL) for consideration to the proposed investigation on adding the following property to the redevelopment area of the Delran Township: Block 116, Lot 23 (116 Hartford Road) This report for a determination of need prepared by Jennifer Beahm, of CME Associates, is available to the public for review at the Delran Township Municipal Building during normal business hours. Lynn Curry, Secretary Township of Delran Planning Board 900 Chester Avenue Delran, NJ 08075-9703 Adv. Fee: $46.00 BCT: June 29, 30, 2014 Aff. Chg: $20.00
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Peapack and Gladstone Land Use Board to Decide Sir Richard’s fate

Posted in: Commerical, Site Plan - Subdivision, Somerset by | No Comments Sunday, July 6, 2014

 

Public Notice:

 

Peapack and Gladstone Borough
NOTICE OF LAND USE BOARD APPROVAL
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on APRIL 2, 2014 the Land Use Board of the Borough of Peapack and Gladstone agreed that they have the jurisdiction over this application and then approved the application of NATIRAR RESORTS DEVELOPMENT, LLC. FOR PRELIMINARY/FINAL MAJOR SITE PLAN, USE AND BULK VARIANCES.  The written resolution is on file in the Administrative Clerk’s Office.

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Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment to Review 5-Story Building

Posted in: Apartments, Hudson County NJ by | No Comments Saturday, July 5, 2014

Public Notice:

 

  NOTICE OF HEARING   Please be advised that an Application(s) for preliminary major site plan approval, final major site plan approval and for height variance in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(6) to permit a 5-story residential building in the Neighborhood Commercial Zone.   And 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 17-19 Division Street,  Jersey City, NJ  Block(s) 9806 Lot(s) 6 and 7  The purpose of this application is to:  construct a 5-story, 18 unit residential  building with ground floor commercial space  Any person interested in this application will have the opportunity to address the Board at the meeting of June 19, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. 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 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at the City Planning Division, 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400 Jersey City, New Jersey 07302.  By: 17-19 Division Street, LLC Applicant  s/Patrick Southern, Managing Member Signature  06/09/14 $85.00  
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Jersey City Planning Board Grants Final Major Site Plan Approval for 53 Story Building

Posted in: Area in Need Determination, Hudson County NJ, Redevelopment, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Thursday, July 3, 2014

Public Notice:

 

  CITY OF JERSEY CITY  (HUDSON COUNTY) NOTICE OF DECISION  BY THE PLANNING BOARD ON APPLICATION OF  JOURNAL SQUARE ASSOCIATES, LLC (BLOCK 9501, LOTS 4-8 AND 10-16)   On June 3, 2014, the City of Jersey City Planning Board adopted a Resolution, Case No. P12-085.2 granting Journal Square Associates, LLC Amended Final Major Site Plan Approval with Deviations for Phase 1 of a project for the property located at 595-621 Pavonia Avenue, 535-539 Summit Avenue, and 136 Magnolia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, also known on the Jersey City Tax Maps as Block 9501, Lots 4-8 and 10-16 (“Amended Site Plan Approval”). The Amended Site Plan Approval permits the development of Phase 1 as a mixed-use project to include 538 residential units within a 53 story building with a maximum height (inclusive of the base) of approximately 563 feet, up to 4,000 square feet of commercial space, approximately 139 structured parking spaces, approximately 72 interim surface parking spaces, related signage and includes the redesign of the Magnolia Avenue kiss-and-ride drop off area to create a new plaza entry to the Journal Square Transportation Center. The Amended Site Plan Approval also allows other changes including but not limited to: facade lighting revisions, water service revisions, window system depth revisions, bicycle parking space revisions, sign location revisions, lighting revisions, Magnolia grade, landscaping, stairwell, ADA access and and Journal Square Transit Center screening revisions; facade material, parking garage drive aisle width, garage lighting plan and elevator, interior layout, landscape, podium canopy and building energy changes. 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   Dated: June 13, 2014 By: /s/ James C. McCann James C. McCann, Esq. Attorney for Applicant, Journal Square Associates, LLC   06/19/14 $85.00  
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Bayonne’s High Hat Site Getting Ready for a High Time

Posted in: Apartments, Hudson County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Public Notice:

  PUBLIC NOTICE PLANNING BOARD OF  THE CITY OF BAYONNE   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Baker Residential Limited Partnership (“Applicant”) has submitted an application to the Planning Board of the City of Bayonne (the “Board”) (calendar #P-14-007) for preliminary and final major site plan approval to permit a development of a four-story building comprised of 248 residential units, constructed over a single level parking garage and at-grade parking with related amenities at 190 West 54th Street which is located at the westerly terminus of 53rd and 54th Streets. The property is identified as Block 32, Lot 21.01 f/k/a Lots 1,2,3 and 21 on the current Tax Map of the City of Bayonne and is located in the RM High Density Residential zone district and the Hi-Hat Catering Redevelopment Area. The Applicant is seeking a variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c (1) and (2), from: (i) Lot and Building Requirement No. 8a of Hi-Hat Catering Redevelopment Plan minimum size of 1BR/Studio is 650 square feet, proposed is 520; (ii) Ordinance section 35-5.5e.(4) minimum rear yard setback is 25.25 feet, proposed is 19.5 feet and 14.5 feet; (iii) Lot and Building Requirement No.9 of Hi-Hat Catering Redevelopment Plan maximum lot coverage is 75%, proposed is 82%; (iv) Design Standard No.4 of Hi-Hat Catering Redevelopment Plan calls for a minimum 10′ landscaped buffer, proposed is 0; and (v) relief from the minimum number of parking spaces under the Residential Site Improvement Standards (RSIS) to permit 317 parking spaces where the RSIS requirement is 461 spaces. The Applicant is also seeking waivers from various design standards of the Ordinance and such other and further variances, waivers, permits and/or approvals as may be required or determined to be necessary through the course of the hearing process. This matter has been placed on the agenda of the Planning Board of the City of Bayonne for a hearing which has been scheduled for Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., at the Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, 630 Avenue C, Bayonne, New Jersey 07002. When the application is called, at the stated date or at such other date and time to which said hearing may be postponed, continued or adjourned, you may appear, in person or represented by agent or attorney and present any objections or comments which you may have to the granting of the relief sought in this application. All applications, maps and documents relating to this matter are on file in the office of the Planning Board of the City of Bayonne and are available for inspection during regular business hours.  Sokol, Behot & Fiorenzo Attorneys for Applicant Baker Residential Limited Partnership  Dated: June 18, 2014  06/23/14 $85.00  
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Jersey City Takes Action on a “schmorgesborg” of Items

Posted in: Hudson County NJ by | No Comments Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Public Notice:

  JERSEY CITY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE/LEGAL AD   Please take notice that the Board of Adjustment took the following actions at the June 19, 2014 regular meeting:  1. Call to Order 2. Sunshine Announcement 3. Roll Call 4. Swear in Staff 5. Correspondence 6. Old Business:  7 . Case: Z13-034 Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan Applicant: Rupen K. Patel & Pranay Bhatt Address: 3235-3239 J.F. Kennedy Boulevard Attorney: Peter U. Lanfrit, Esq Block: 4603 Lot: 16-8 Zone: R-1 One and Two Family Housing District For: To convert an existing 2-story office building on an oversized lot into medical offices, with 13 onsite parking spaces. None changes are to be made to the exterior. “d” Variance: Use “c” Variance: Parking aisle width, Signage Decision: Approved with conditions  8 . Case: Z14-009 Minor Site Plan Applicant: Medici Associates, LLC Address: 205 Washington Street Attorney: Charles J. Harrington, III, Esq Block: 14401 Lot: 15 Zone: Paulus Hook Historic District For: To renovate an existing five (5) story building and to construct a five (5) story addition to the rear of the building to match the existing building “d” Variance: Height Decision: Approved with conditions  9 . Case: Z14-014 Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan Applicant: Brunswick Quarters, LLC Address: 183 Brunswick Street Attorney: Charles J. Harrington, III, Esq Block: 9803 Lot: 6 Zone: R-1 One and Two Family Housing District For: To convert an existing private parochial to a mixed-use building including child care center and/or school uses; office uses (including medical offices); and commercial services (including artist studios; dance studios; and performing arts studios). “d” Variance: Use Decision: Approved with conditions  10 . Case: Z14-016 Preliminary/Final Major Site Plan Applicant: 17-19 Division Street, LLC Address: 17-19 Division Street Attorney: Cindy N. Vogelman, Esq. Block: 9806 Lot: 6 and 7 Zone: NC Neighborhood Commercial District For: To construct a 5-story, 18 unit residential building with ground floor commercial space and no parking “d” Variance: Height Decision: Approved with conditions  11. Case: Z14-011 Applicant: Teresa A. Hughes- Ryan Address: 333.5 8th Street Attorney: Pro Se Block: 10007 Lot: 1 Zone: Hamilton Park Historic District For: To construct a 6 ft rear yard deck at the second floor on an undersized lot “c” Variance: Rear yard setback Decision: Approved with conditions  12. Annual Zoning Board Report from 2012 and 2013 – Carried to July 17, 2014 Regular Meeting  13. Renewal of legal services contract – Approved  14. MEMORIALIZATION OF RESOLUTION (1) Resolution of the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment Approving a Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with “c” and “d” variances # Z13-037 submitted by Miramat, LLC (3540,3546, 3548 Kennedy Blvd.) B: 1405 Lots: 33, 34 & 35 (2)Resolution of the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment Approving a Site Plan Amendment # Z12-011.1 submitted by 212 3rd St., LLC (212-216 Third St.) B: 11302 Lot: 30 (3) Resolution of the Jersey City Zoning Board of Adjustment Approving “c” and “d” variances #Z13-025 submitted by Shafiq Khan (3682 Kennedy Blvd.) B: 506 Lot: 14 (4) Resolution of the Zoning Board of Adjustment authorizing and approving appointment of Legal Counsel commencing on July 2, 2014 and terminating on June 30, 2015  Kate Donnelly, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT CHAIRPERSON  06/25/14 $99.67  
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