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Raritan Township Planning Board Meeting - June 24, 2026
Published: Jun 24, 2026
Dancowski Minor Subdivision Granted Additional Time Extension
The Planning Board considered a time extension request for the Dancowski Minor Subdivision, located in Raren Township, Block 77, Lot 5. The applicant, represented by attorney Ted Carroll from Gruinberg Law Office, requested an additional six-month extension to December 31st, 2026. The applicant had previously been granted a six-month extension to June 30th, 2026. The extension is needed due to the pace of municipal processes. A motion to grant the extension was made and seconded.
Planning Board Approves Resolution for Walmart Real Estate Business Trust
The Planning Board reviewed and approved a resolution for Walmart Real Estate Business Trust at 150 Highway 31, Block 1601, Lots 35, 36, and 38. The resolution was circulated prior to the meeting for review and no comments or concerns were raised by the board members. The motion to approve was made and seconded, and the resolution passed unanimously in principle, though the vote count is not explicitly stated for this item.
14 US Highway 202 LLC Self-Storage Facility Approved with Variances and Conditions
The Planning Board held a public hearing for a preliminary and final site plan application for 14 US Highway 202 LLC, proposing a 15,800 sq ft self-storage building on Lot 97, Lot 25. The applicant, represented by Rich Mandeli, presented revised plans after initial issues with numerous conditions. The team included engineer Bill Wayne, planner Kristen Shepard, and applicant representatives Bob and James Maloy. The revised plans consolidate the development into a single building, increase buffer areas, and address previous concerns. The project involves 122 storage units, parking, a central loop driveway, a bio-retention basin, utilities (water tank, well, septic field), and expanded landscaping. The board reviewed reports from the engineer, planner, and traffic consultant, discussing zoning and bulk variances, waivers for loading spaces, truck limitations, screening, pipe sizing, concrete pads, and drainage. Several conditions and clarifications were discussed, including truck restrictions, pipe size increases, buffer yard details, fire suppression requirements, and invasives control. The board ultimately approved the application with numerous conditions.
Planning Board Carries Application for 18 US Highway 202 LLC to September
The Planning Board considered a request to carry the application for 18 US Highway 202 LLC to a future meeting. The applicant's attorney, Ms. Carrick Hazinski, requested the June 24th, 2026 meeting be carried to September 23rd, 2026. The applicant also granted a time extension to October 31st, 2026. Correspondence between the applicant's attorney and staff confirmed these dates. The board discussed the applicant's prior refusal of an earlier rescheduling offer. A motion to approve the request was made and seconded.
Planner Argues Self-Storage Facility Benefits Outweigh Variances
The Planning Board heard testimony regarding a self-storage facility application, which is a permitted use in the B5 low-intensity commercial zone. The application required several bulk variances and a waiver. The planner, Kristen Shepard, argued that the applicant had substantially revised the application to address concerns, consolidating development into a single building and increasing buffers. She presented arguments for C1 hardship criteria, citing the exceptional characteristics of the lot, including steep slopes, a conservation easement, and irregular shape. Alternatively, she argued for C2 flexible standards, stating the benefits outweigh detriments. Benefits cited include bringing vacant land into productive use, advancing general welfare, allowing for appropriate commercial uses in a commercial cluster, and an aesthetically appealing building with enhanced landscaping. She argued there would be no adverse visual impact. Regarding negative criteria, she stated there would be no substantial detriment to the public good due to the low-intensity nature of the use, minimal traffic, and lack of outdoor activity, which is less impactful than other permitted uses. She also argued for no adverse impact on the zone or master plan, citing consistency with the 2019 master plan re-examination report and the 2025 Fair Share Plan. The board ultimately approved the application.
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