Piscataway Zoning Board Approves Variances for Electronics Business

The Piscataway Township Zoning Board recently approved a application from Transcontinental Steel Inc. for its property in an industrial zone, which also touches a residential zone. The board granted preliminary and final site plan use and bulk variance approval to the company to facilitate a transition from steel fabrication to an electronics refurbishing business by Like New Products. The approval included provisions for outdoor storage, the long-term use of shipping containers, and the construction of additional parking spaces, including accommodations for electric vehicles.

During the meeting, the attorney representing Transcontinental Steel Inc. provided an overview of the property’s history and the temporary use permit that allowed the company’s current operations. The principal of Transcontinental Steel Inc. elaborated on their activities and the necessity for outdoor storage at the site. The proposed tenant, Like New Products, was also discussed in terms of their business model, which involves small electronic repairs and refurbishments, and their lack of need for outdoor storage.

The property’s unique geographical challenges, described as a “peninsula” with three frontages causing difficulties with setbacks, were highlighted in the testimony by Angelo Valetudo, a licensed professional engineer and planner in New Jersey. The proposed site improvements were presented in detail, including the addition of a parking lot with 32 spaces and extra parking on the main property, raising the total to 50 spaces, 10 of which are intended for electric vehicle use.

A point of discussion was the proposed height of the outdoor storage racks. After deliberation, it was deemed that the 12-foot height would be acceptable, provided that the existing landscaping sufficiently shielded the storage area from view. The board also examined the staff memorandum addressing various concerns, such as signage, traffic impact, parking, lighting, and the installation of electric vehicle charging spaces. The board and the applicant found common ground on several conditions related to these items.

Additional deliberations included the impact of the proposed changes on drainage and the assertion that the improvements would not negatively affect neighboring properties. The applicant agreed to adhere to township standards for all site improvements and to work out the remaining details with the landscape architect and staff. Another aesthetic improvement discussed was the proposal for a municipal mural on the building’s facade, which received a favorable response.

The board’s approval of the use variance was contingent on a thorough consideration of the positive and negative criteria for granting such variances. The discussion focused on the potential impact of the proposed use on public health, safety, morals, and general welfare, as well as the benefits and detriments of the deviations from the existing zoning ordinance requirements. The board’s decision to approve the application took into account the property’s unusual shape and location, as well as the prospective enhancements to the building’s exterior.

The board’s agenda also included the postponement of another application and the withdrawal of an appeal. These items, while part of the meeting’s administrative procedures, were of secondary importance compared to the substantial discussion and eventual approval of the Transcontinental Steel Inc. application.

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Brian C. Wahler
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