There will be a special virtual meeting of the Little Falls Planning Board on Monday, March 21 at 7:00 PM to review an application submitted by KV Realty for the construction of seventy four residential units and six attached townhome units along Paterson Avenue (see application details below).
The KV Realty application is in alignment with the Township’s “Downtown Little Falls Redevelopment Plan” that was approved by the Little Falls Town Council on June 14, 2021.
The Downtown Redevelopment Plan “….sets standards for development and site improvements in the declared area in need of redevelopment. The introduction of new housing and businesses to the area will activate the downtown streets and create a sense of place within the community, diversify housing stock in the Township, assist it in meeting its affordable housing obligation, and create an increase in bus and rail ridership….”
To join the meeting, you have two options: You may join the meeting via Cisco WebEx Click https://tronosysllc.my.webex.com/meet/administrator or by phone: (415) 655-0001 United States Access code: 126 757 3703 (You cannot do both, otherwise you will hear echo feedback on your speakers).
All guests will be automatically muted upon entering the virtual meeting, everyone will have the opportunity to speak and be heard.
You will be able to participate when the Board Chairman opens the meeting for the public participation portion of the meeting at which time you will be able ask questions.
You can request to speak when you click on the “palm hand” next to your name and the meeting “Host” Planning Board representative will unmute your microphone.
The Board Chairman will give the members of the public an opportunity to make any statements and present any objections or concerns to the granting of this application at the conclusion of the public hearing process.
If you have questions about this application or are seeking information about this application, please send an email prior to the meeting to: James DiMaria, Construction Code Official at JDiMaria@lfnj.com. If you have information or exhibits you wish to be considered and entered into the record, please email them to James DiMaria, Construction Code Official at JDiMaria@lfnj.com in advance of the meeting no later than 24 hours from the meeting date so that they may be marked into evidence.
The application, plans and reports are now on file at the Building and Zoning Department located on the 2nd floor of 225 Main Street, Little Falls, NJ. Please contact James DiMaria, Construction Code Official, to verify office hours and to make arrangements to review the application package at (973) 256-6182.
KV REALTY APPLICATION DETAILS:
According to a public notice dated March 11, 2022 KV Realty is seeking to construct the following buildings with the following variances, waivers and exceptions:
Proposed Addition to Building at 15 Paterson Avenue (Block 111 Lot 9): The applicant plans to maintain and restore the original building and add residential units to the second and third floor. The building will consist of Parking/Storage on Lower Level; Retail/Restaurant on First Floor; 3 residential units on 2nd Floor and 3 residential units on 3rd Floor. Variances required for number of parking spaces, parking space size, no loading space, lot coverage and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Proposed Building at 25 Paterson Avenue (Block 111 Proposed Lot 11.01): Parking/Storage on Lower Level; Retail on First Floor; 4 residential units on 2nd Floor and 4 residential units on 3rd Floor. Variances required for number of parking spaces, parking space size, no loading space, lot coverage and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Proposed Lot (Block 111 Proposed Lot 11.02): This proposed lot contains a staircase to the Morris Canal Parking Area, a greenspace and an area for 2 drywells. The lot is proposed to be conveyed to the Township of Little Falls with a drainage/utility easement reserved for KV Realty, LLC its successors and/or assigns. Variances required for lot area and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Proposed Building at 27 & 29 Paterson Avenue (Block 111 Proposed Lots 11.03 and 11.04): Six (6) Townhome Units each with 2 car garages. Variances required for lot coverage and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Proposed Building at 22 Paterson Avenue (Block 112 Proposed Lot 2.01): Retail and Amenity Space on First Floor; 20 residential units on First Floor; 20 residential units on the Second Floor; and 20 residential units on the Third Floor. Variances required for lot width at Maple Street, number of parking spaces, parking space size, no loading space, parking setback at property line, parking setback at building and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Existing Historic Home at 50 Paterson Avenue (Block 112 Proposed Lot 12.02: The applicant plans to restore this historic home and maintain as a single-family home. Variances required for lot width, lot depth, parking setback at property line, parking set back at building and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised.
Existing Building at 44 Main Street (Block 112 Proposed Lot 12.03): This building known as The Bromley at 44 Main was approved by the Little Falls Planning Board in 2015 and completed in late 2017. The building consists of 34 dwelling units and 6 retail stores. The building will remain the same and the lot and parking will be reconfigured as set forth on the plans. Variances required for number of parking spaces, parking space size, parking setback at property line and such other variances, waivers or exceptions as may be shown on the plans submitted by the applicant as the same may be revised and as the Planning Board may determine appropriate and necessary, and for preliminary and final site plan approval and lot line adjustment/subdivision to permit the development of the property as reflected on the plans submitted as the same may be revised. PROPOSED USE: Retail/Residential, Mixed Use Building Hearing for Variances with Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval and Lot Line Adjustment/Subdivision Approval.
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Little Falls residents should bring their questions and concerns to the next Town Council meeting which is scheduled for Monday, April 11th at 7:00 PM in the Municipal Building, 225 Main Street.
During each Council meeting there is an opportunity for residents to make public comments which are part of the public record.
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