PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Watches of Switzerland LLC (the "Applicant") has applied to the Evesham Township Planning Board seeking a site plan waiver with bulk variance relief to expand its existing store at the subject property to include a brand partner within the Watches of Switzerland Group, known as Mayors, which is a premiere retailer offering a range of diamonds and fine jewelry. The expansion will not alter the footprint of the existing structure but will entail exterior improvements for both the Watches of Switzerland and Mayors retail store fronts, including the removal of an entryway, new signage, replacement of windows and entryways, and installation of stone and steel façade materials to replace the existing brick exterior (the "Application"). The subject property is located at 500 Route 73 South further identified as Block 33.11, Lot 1 on the Evesham Township Tax Map and commonly known as the Promenade at Sagemore (the "Site").
The Applicant requests the following variances:
1. From §160-68F, which states that retail stores of less than 25,000 square feet shall have glass facades between the height of three and eight feet, no less than 60% of the horizontal length of the building. Whereas the Applicant proposes glass facades taller than 8 feet.
2. From §160-68F, which states exterior building materials shall be composed of one dominant-facing material and not more than two additional materials. The dominant material shall comprise of 60% or more of each building. Whereas the Applicant proposes a mix of light stone, black stone, and a vertical near black "Band" detail adjacent to the primary entry door, with no one material to be utilized comprising more than 60% of the total building façade.
3. From §160-68F, which states dominant façade colors must be low reflectance, subtle, neutral or earth toned. High-intensity, metallic, and black colors are prohibited. Whereas the Applicant proposes a light stone façade for the Watches of Switzerland portion of the building and proposes the use of a black façade material at the proposed new entrance of the Mayor's store.
5. From §160-75.O.(8) to permit a "Rolex" vitrine sign which is not under a canopy or roof to be 5.5 square feet where 4 square feet is permitted and the sign is required to be under a canopy or roof.
6. From §160-75.O(7)(a) if required, to permit a 26 square foot "Mayors" façade sign, where it cannot exceed 15% of Mayors' façade.
No further variances have been identified at this time but the Applicant requests any and all other variances, exceptions and waivers as may be required as a result of review and recommendations of the Board or its professional review staff.
This matter will be heard at the regular meeting of the Evesham Township Planning Board scheduled for September 18, 2025, at 7 PM at the Evesham Township Municipal Building, 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, NJ 08053. All relevant documents are on file at the Evesham Township Municipal Building with the Planning Board Secretary. If you have questions, you may contact Ms. Jennifer Newton, Board Secretary, during regular business hours at 856.983.2900 extension 2083 or by email to NewtonJ@evesham-nj.gov.
Please note that the Board may, at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the hearing on this application from time to time and you should make a diligent inquiry of the office of the Board Secretary concerning any such adjournments, postponements, or continuations.
HYLAND LEVIN SHAPIRO LLP
Attorneys for Applicant
By: Robert S. Baranowski, Jr.
(856) 355-2900
September 5 2025
LSOM0363777
$42.78