PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Schuman Properties LLC ("Applicant") has filed an Application and supporting materials ("Application") with the Randolph Township Planning Board ("Board") seeking Minor Subdivision, Preliminary and Final Site Plan, Variance, and Design Standard Waiver Approvals to construct one Four-Family 2-1/2 Story Inclusionary building and one Mixed Use Six-Family Inclusionary Building with 44 parking spaces, amenities, and related site improvements.
The property that is subject of this application is comprised of several Lots, designated on the Randolph Twp Tax Map as Block 100, Lots 1,2,,4, & 5.01 comprising a total of 1.24 Acres ("The Properties"). The Properties are commonly known as 1180 Sussex Turnpike, and 2 Schuman Rd., both owned by Schuman Properties LLC, (Exg 4-Fam to remain), 4 Schuman Rd., owned by 2 Schuman Rd, LLC (Exg 2-Fam to remain) and Antoinette Joseph, 6-8 Schuman Rd, (Exg. 2-Fam to remain), all in Randolph, New Jersey 07869
This notice is being provided in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.
The Applicant is seeking to develop the subject property as follows:
Subdivide Lot 4 into 4.01 (existing 2 family house) and lot 4.02, (a rear yard fronting on Brookside Rd.).
Merging Lot 1 and Lot 2 into Lot 1.01.
Construct a new driveway with parking through the rear yard of Lot 5.01.
Develop Lot 1.01 with a 3-1/2 story 6 family residential apartment with 3 Two-Br. units on the 2nd floor and 3 Two-Br. units on the 3rd floor with commercial / retail / business units on the ground floor,- all Barrier Free with elevator, full basement for tenant storage. The 10 Unit, 2 building development will include 2 "Affordable" Units.
Develop Lot 4.02 with a 2-1/2 story 4 Family house with porches and a full basement.
Construction of Two-way driveway with parking on Lot 5.01.
The 4-Family house on Lot 1.01, the other two houses along Shuman Rd will be preserved and improved.
The zoning regulations for Lots 1, 2 and 4 of the Property are governed by the provisions of Randolph's VCR-7 Overlay- Multi-Family / Mixed Use "Inclusionary" Zone. Lot 5.01 is governed by the requirements of the SS/VO Specialty Shop/ Village Office Zone.
The applicant needs Type C-1 and C-2 Variance relief per Schedule Area Bulk and Yard Requirements:
15-24. G.4- B. Minimum Second Front Yard Corner Lot 5.01, Woodlawn Terr., where 10' req, 8' (Exg).
15-24. G.4- C. Minimum Side Yard 10'Req. Lot 4.02 (on Brookside Rd.), 6.26' and 6.36' Proposed The three existing houses on Lots 1, 4.01, 5.01 along Schuman Rd., have pre-existing non-conforming Side Yards. Lot 1, 3.6', Lot 4.01, 7.2', Lot 5, 8' .
15-24.G.4- E. Minimum Frontage: 60 ft Req Prop. Lot 4.02 (on Brookside Rd) 50.7'. (Pre-Existing).
15-24.G.4- G. Maximum Impervious Coverage 70% allowed- 71.8% Proposed (Cumulative- four lots calculated as if one.) Lot 1.01 79.8%, Lot 4.01, 59.6% Lot 4.02 78.4 % , Lot 5.01 58.3%
15-20.2 and 15-24.G.5. H-1 Parking Spaces: The cumulative parking requirement for all existing and proposed buildings is 53 spaces. The proposed count is 44 spaces including 2 with EV Charging. Per State Statute C 40:55D-66.20 3e, each EV space is counted as 2 required spaces.
The Parking requirement calculations for each lot are shown on Sheet C-1 of the Site Plan. The shortage of nine spaces will be mitigated by the proposed sharing by Commercial and Residential tenants. per 15-50.2F and 15-24.G.5. E with Board approval.
15-24.G.5H7 and Parking Lot Setback from Property Line Req. 10 feet. Proposed: Lot 1.01 2.17', Lot 4.02, 3.5', Lot 5.01 4.88' and 7.25'
15-24.G.5. - Development "Design Standard" Waivers
15-48.6.4 A Tree replacement – reforestation - trees provided to replace those removed previously.
15-71.1 A Size of Off-street parking spaces- req to be 9 x 20 (store utilizing shopping carts, the req is 10x20). All spaces are proposed at 9 x18 (with 18" overhangs and landscaped screening)
15-72.11 H Sidewalk width 6' required, Proposed at Lot 1.01, 4', Lot 4.01 1.6' exists, Lot 4.02 3' proposed, Lot 5.01 3.1' exists.
15-72.12 E Residential Driveway width Req 1 way 12', Two way 24' Drive into Lot 1.01 off of Sussex Tpk., 2-way 20' Proposed, Lot 5.01 Two way 24' proposed
15-72.12 U 1,2,3,4. Where the drive is over 200' long a 10 x 30 Turnout is Required. Proposed length is 242.43' no turnout but has parking off drive with 24' wide aisle.
The Application may also require other Use or Bulk variances, submission waivers, design waivers, exceptions, permits, approvals and/or waivers from the requirements of the Randolph zoning code and/or other governing regulations as may be necessary to permit approval of the Application as submitted or with such changes as may be requested or accepted by the Board. Such additional relief may be requested by the Applicant or suggested by Board Professionals at the time of the hearing.
A public hearing on the Application before the Board will be held in-person on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Randolph Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869.
During this public hearing, you or an interested party, as defined in N.J.S.A. 40:55D-4, may appear and be heard either in person or by agent or attorney at the hearing of this appeal.
All documents relating to this Application may be inspected by the public during normal business hours (typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., holidays excepted) in the Office of the Division of Planning/Zoning Administration/GIS located at Randolph Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph, New Jersey 07869. The Board Secretary's office may be called at (973) 989-7080 for additional information.
Further, take notice that the Board may, at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearing from time to time, and you are notified that you should make inquiry of the secretary of the Board concerning such adjournments, postponements, or continuations.
Dated: September 22, 2025 Applicant: Schuman Properties LLC By Attorney for Applicant/s/: Kevin Weinman Esq, Member Belsole and Kurnos, L.L.C., 3 Prospect St., Morristown, NJ 07960-6809 (973) 615-4042 Belkur@msn.com
September 25 2025
LNYS0375632
$83.08