PB-25-10 Trader Joe's (457 Mount Pleasant Avenue)

21. 22. 23. 24, 25. 26. compliance with Township Code subsection 25-12.1.0. relative to proposed plantings in the parking areas on site. It is anticipated that approximately 526 CY of soil will be moved and reused on site. The proposed soil movement is not in connection with a proposed subdivision. The soil movement is proposed to accommodate the parking lot reconfiguration that accompanies Applicant’s proposed retail tenant use. Additionally, the proposed layout will result in a decrease in impervious area on site. Applicant has obtained a Letter of No Interest (“LONI”) letter from NJDOT dated September 18, 2025 showing that the NJDOT has no interest in the project. The hours of operation for the Trader Joe’s will be 9AM to 9PM, seven days a week. Deliveries will take place 7:00AM to 9:00PM with 2-3 deliveries per day expected. Deliveries to Trader Joe’s will be to the rear loading zone. Applicant requested a waiver from the Site Plan requirement of environmental site analysis as they have provided all the information to date required with the exception of a colored steep slope exhibit which they will provide as a post approval condition. Applicant’s architect, Jeffrey Taylor, testified that the entrance to the store will be through the corner of the building. All new sidewalks surrounding the building will be installed and barrier bollards will be constructed to protect pedestrians. The entire exterior facade of the Main Building will be replaced, and the interior of the space to be occupied by Trader Joe’s will be completely renovated. All mechanicals serving Trader Joe’s will be replaced, and because the building has a barrel vault truss roof, no mechanicals will be located on the roof.