Public Notice:
TOWNSHIP OF BRIDGEWATER
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT SOMERSET COUNTY, NEW JERSEY NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that TMI Hospitality, Inc. (“Applicant”), the contract-purchaser of property located at 1200-1220 U.S. Highway Route 22 , Township of Bridgewater, also identified on the Township Tax Map as Block 221, Lots 1.02, 1.03, 1.04, 2 and 2.01, located in the M1-B (Limited Manufacturing) zone (“Property”), has made application to the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment seeking major preliminary site plan, major preliminary and final subdivision, use variance and bulk variance approval, together with exceptions/waivers from strict compliance with site plan requirements. The 27-acre Property is currently partially developed with a 3-story structure and accessory parking fields near the Route 22 frontage. The Applicant proposes to construct two principal structures (a Marriot Courtyard and a Residence Inn) near the rear of the Property. The Marriot Courtyard will be a 3-story structure, comprised of 101 hotel rooms. The Residence Inn will be a 3-story structure, comprised of 103 extended stay lodging rooms. Off-street parking fields will be developed adjacent to the proposed hotels. In connection with the proposed development, the Applicant intends to install interior drive aisles, site lighting, business/directional signage, landscaped areas, related accessory improvements and necessary site infrastructure. In addition to major site plan and subdivision relief, the proposed development requires use variance relief from the Township Land Development Regulations, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(1), (d)(4) and (d)(6), related to the proposed principal use (hotel and extended stay lodging uses are not principally permitted in the M1-B zone), floor area ratio (Residence Inn / proposed Lot 1.04 to have an FAR of 0.43, where 0.35 is permitted), and principal structure height (35′ permitted, 42′ proposed for each principal structure); bulk variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c), related to the proposed number of stories (3 stories proposed for each principal structure, 2 stories permitted), lot coverage (Proposed Lot 1.03 to have 63.88% coverage, 60% permitted); and design waivers, or variance relief as may be required by the Board from strict compliance with the minimum front yard parking setback standards (2.9′ proposed on Marriot Courtyard Lot 1.03 and 31.5′ proposed on Residence Inn Lot 1.04, 60′ required and 100′ required when frontage is on Route 22), and for the required minimum number of loading spaces (1 required for each lot, 0 proposed). The Applicant will also seek any variances, waivers, interpretations and other relief that may be required by the Board at the time of the public hearing. The matter is scheduled for a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustment on July 15th, 2014 at the Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex (courtroom), 100 Commons Way, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 at 7:30 p.m., at which time you may appear, with or without counsel to be heard in connection with the application. The application documents are on file with the Secretary of the Bridgewater Township Board and may be inspected at the Bridgewater Township Municipal Complex at 100 Commons Way in the Planning Department, during regular business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. By: ________________ Douglas R. Henshaw, Esq., Porzio, Bromberg and Newman, PC 100 Southgate Parkway Morristown, NJ 07962-1997 Attorney for Applicant ($58.52) 098450
