Public hearing for a proposed donation center in Clinton Township.

Township of Clinton Zoning Board of Adjustment NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on the 23rd day of February 2026, at 7:00 pm, an in-person public hearing will be held before the Clinton Township Zoning Board of Adjustment (the "Board") in Council Chambers at the Public Safety Building, 1370 Route 31 North, Annandale, New Jersey, on the application for development (the "Application") filed by Goodwill Industries of Southern NJ and Philadelphia, Inc. (the "Applicant"). By way of the Application, the Applicant proposes to construct a drop-off, donation center on the property located at 235 Main Street, otherwise known and designated as Block 5, Lot 4 on the Clinton Township Tax Map (the "Property").   The Property is located in the Township's C-ROM Commercial  Research, Office and Manufacturing Zone ("Zone"). The proposed use of the Property for a drop-off donation center would involve the drop off of items that the Applicant would transport to alternate locations for sale. This use is not specifically permitted in the Zone and therefore the Applicant is requesting the Board's approval of a use variance pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(d)(1) for the same. However, the Applicant intends to argue that the proposed use is a charitable one that is permitted in the Zone by way of Section 165-161.A (1) of the Township's Land Development Regulations. Section 165-161.A (1) allows for all permitted, principal uses in the C-1 Commercial District Zone and Section 165-156.A(12) permits charitable organizations as a permitted, principal use in the C-1 Zone.  The Project also requires preliminary and final major site plan approval and the approval of variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4055D-70(c) from the minimum front yard setback requirements (100' required; 45.16' existing and 40' proposed at its greatest point along Route 22); the minimum side yard setback requirements (75' required; 43.87' existing and 35.23' proposed); the proposed wall mounted sign on the west side building faade, which is not permitted; and for the proposed 15 ft by 20 ft loading space, which does not comply with the Township's minimum 14 ft x 60 ft loading space requirement. The Project also requires the approval of variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 4055D-70(c) for pre-existing, non-conforming conditions relative to minimum lot area requirements (217,800 sf required and 37,290 sf existing and proposed); minimum lot width (350' required and 199.99' existing and proposed) and maximum impervious coverage (40% permitted and 52.3% existing and proposed).   Finally, the Applicant requests the approval of any and all other variance(s), exception(s) and/or other relief deemed necessary during the hearing relative to the Application so as to permit the development outlined herein. It is worthwhile to note that the Project, if approved, will replace the existing 35'/2.5 story building with a lower 20'/1.5 story building.  Interested parties may review the files during business hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., Monday through Friday, at the Office of the Board Secretary, 1st Floor, Municipal Building, 1225 Route 31 South, Suite 411, Lebanon, NJ 08833.  The Applicant reserves the right to supplement this Application and/or seek at the time of hearing such other approvals, interpretations, variances, exceptions and/or waivers as may be deemed necessary by the Applicant, the Board and/or its professionals.   Any interested party may appear at said hearing to question witnesses, offer testimony and/or participate therein in accordance with the rules of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Kara A. Kaczynski, Esq Attorney for Applicant MYKL, LLC 275 East Main Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Tele: 908-800-7010  2/13/26 $147.74