Public hearing for a development approval in Milltown on May 6, 2026.

BOROUGH OF MILLTOWN PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the undersigned applicant has applied to the Planning Board of the Borough of Milltown for the following development approval:  Applicant: Jonathan Ricablanca Property Location: 349 N. Main St, Milltown, NJ 08850 Block/Lot: Block 7, Lots 14 & 15 Zone: R-4 Residential Zone  The applicant is seeking Bulk Variance approval to permit the following:  Owner Jenny Augustine and partner Jonathan Ricablanca plan to demolish the existing detached garage and portion of existing patio to construct a new detached garage with a bathroom and a storage loft on the 2nd floor. Other improvements to the yard include an inground pool, new paver patio, walkways, and landscaping.  The application includes requests for the following variances and/or relief:  1. Excessive Building Height (Accessory)  Accessory buildings are permitted to be a maximum of 15' in height, where the proposed new garage / accessory building is approximately 16' in height.  2. Insufficient Parking  One garage parking space is proposed along with a driveway that measures 15 feet in depth from the garage to the property line. The asphalt apron between the property line and the street line measures an additional approximately 9 feet, so there is ample practical space to accommodate a vehicle, but per RSIS and the Borough Code, parking stalls are required to have a depth of 18 feet, which is not provided on the property.  3. Insufficient Fence Setback  The existing / proposed 6' tall fence is required to be setback 10 feet from the front property line associated with the "side" street on a corner lot. The existing fence encroaches about 2 feet into the right-of-way and the proposed fence will increase the encroachment.  The public hearing on this application has been scheduled for:  Date: Wednesday May 6, 2026 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Milltown Municipal Building 39 Washington Avenue, Milltown, NJ 08850   All maps, plans, and related documents for which approval is sought are on file and available for public inspection in the Office of the Municipal Clerk during normal business hours.  Any interested party may appear at the hearing and be heard in accordance with the rules of the Planning Board.  This notice is being given in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq.  Applicant: Jonathan Ricablanca 240 Daffodil Dr, Freehold, NJ 07728  Owner: Jennifer M. Augustine 349 N. Main St, Milltown, NJ 08850  4/19/26 $135.28