Mixed-Use Proposed in Vacant Plainfield City Building within Redevelopment Area

Public Notice:



CITY OF PLAINFIELD TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the City Hall Library Meeting Room (first floor), 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey, the Planning Board of the City of Plainfield will conduct a public hearing to consider the application of East Second Street Associates, LLC and Homvardo, LLC. The application involves properties known as Lot 3 in Block 315 of the Tax Map, commonly known as 122-128 East Second Street and Lot 9 in Block 317 of the Tax Map commonly known as 127-135 North Avenue. Both properties are located within the North Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Applicant proposes to convert the existing vacant building located at 122-128 East Second Street with 4,414 square feet of commercial space on the first floor and 5 residential apartments on the second floor. The rear of adjacent Lot 9 in Block 315 commonly known as 127-135 North Avenue is proposed to be part of this proposal for the following purposes: (1) to construct a rear entrance to the existing vacant building on Lot 9, proposed to be developed as aforesaid, (2) to provide for 5 parking spaces, (3) to locate a dumpster, and (4) to install lighting on the rear of the building on Lot 9 to provide lighting for the paved area. The proposed use is permitted in the North Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Applicant, however, is seeking the following variances from these requirements: (a) Lot Depth 100 feet required, 86 feet existing for Lot 3 and 99 feet existing for Lot 9, (2) Front Yard Setback, 0 required -.35 existing for Lot 3, (3) Side yard Setback, 0 required -.76 feet existing for Lot 3 and -.80 feet existing for Lot 9, (4) Combined Side Yard Setback, 0 required, -.76 feet existing for Lot 3 and -.80 feet existing for Lot 9, (5) Rear Yard Setback 10 feet required, .08 feet existing for Lot 3, (6) Maximum Number of Stories, 3 required, 2 existing for Lot 3 and 1 existing for Lot 9l The applicants are also seeking preliminary and final site plan approval, such waivers and such other variances as the Board deems necessary in order to grant the application as proposed. Any person or persons affected by this application will have an opportunity to present any objections you may have to the proposed development. The Board, does, however, have the right exclude repetitious testimony. The application and supporting documents have been filed and may be inspected by the public Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Division of Planning and Community Development, Second Floor, City Hall, 515 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield, New Jersey. Vastola, Fackelman & Sullivan Attorneys for Applicant 495 Union Avenue, Suite 2D Middlesex, NJ 08846 (732) 560-0888 By: s/LAWRENCE A. VASTOLA LAWRENCE A. VASTOLA ($44.88)
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