As part of its new Construction Mitigation Committee and informational website, the Township issued a planning schedule for the rest of the Maplewood Village Post Office development plan that is likely to disrupt Maplewood Village for the next year.
See it below:
Current Project Activities
An initial demolition and
construction plan was presented to the CMC on January 25th and is being
revised based on comments made by the CMC. IT will be made public when
it is finalized. The demolition plan is a required part of the Building
Department's application for a demolition permit. All submitted plans
must comply with the Building Codes, federal occupational and safety
laws (OSHA) and state regulations.
In preparation for demolition, asbestos remediation was completed on January 31st. The next step is to disconnect all utilities.
Construction Sequence
The developer has provided the Township with the following rough outline of construction:
Prior to demolition and after the Township
issues a demolition permit, safety fencing will be installed around the
perimeter of the construction site. A pedestrian pathway will be
constructed to connect Maplewood Avenue with the south tunnel under the
train tracks. The south tunnel will remain open during demolition and
construction, except when necessary on a short term basis for public
safety needs. The developer must apply and receive approval from the
Township before obstructing or closing any public right of way.
After demolition the building's footings and foundation will be
installed. After underground utilities are installed, the building
construction will begin. Curbing, sidewalks and landscaping will follow
construction. The last part of the project will be the final paving and
parking lot striping.
Parking
During demolition and
construction, some parking spots in the Village Coffee and Ricalton
parking lots will not be available. The exact number of spaces lost and
the duration of the loss will not be determined until the final
demolition and construction plans are approved. Parking will also be
limited in front of Kings between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM to allow for
deliveries (see below).
The Township asked the Maplewood Country Club
for use of its parking lot. It is unavailable because of the renovation
to its pool house. Similarly, the Township asked Morrow Church about
parking availability, but its lot is fully utilized throughout the day
by users of its church programs and activities.
The Township has authorized a loading zone for
King's deliveries in front of the store from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday
through Fridays.
Pedestrian Tunnel
The NJ Transit South
Pedestrian Tunnel will remain open and there will be a covered walkway
between Dunnell Road and Maplewood Avenue in close proximity to the
existing walkway. If this tunnel needs to be briefly closed for public
safety reasons, the developer must request advance permission from the
Township before doing so.
Traffic Circulation
Periodically,
there may be changes to traffic circulation, and traffic will be
re-directed. The developer will hire off-duty police to direct traffic
and enforce traffic laws during the demolition and construction.
Signage
The
Township will place signage related to parking and circulation. A sign
will be installed on the Dunnell side of the pedestrian tunnel letting
people know the tunnel is open and they can access the Village.
Retail Enticement
The
Township is working with the JGSC Group, its retail consultant, on
strategies to entice shopper interest during demolition and
construction.
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