Hard Rock wants to open a gas station at the corner of Pacific and Virginia ave……part of the old Trump Taj property.
The CRDA will soon consider the submitted plan for ‘Rockstop Gas & Wash’, a convenience store, gas station and car wash.
Residents are asking if taxes from this proposed new business will go to the City of Atlantic City…… or will Hard Rock get a sweet tax break because their protected by the infamous PILOT Bill ?
Mayor Guardian, Mayor-elect Gilliam & City Council have not yet commented on the issue. Frankly, most of them are not even aware of this potential tax-sucking project.
Ahhh, the CRDA could strike again.
Note: The bigger the so-called Tourism District, the more NJ State / CRDA controls the planning and zoning. It’s quite a devious, yet utterly brilliant plan. But then again, getting over on City Hall of AC is not that hard. Like shooting fish in barrel.
Over time, watch how the CRDA puts more non-casino business and residents, into non-compliance. CRDA’s Lance Landgraf is a busy guy.
APPLICATION RIDER
Boardwalk 1000, LLC
Block 61, Lots 9 & 10
912 & 916 Pacific Avenue
Applicant, Boardwalk 1000, LLC, files the within application for the above referenced property in the City of Atlantic City seeking site plan approval, conditional use approval and a “D” variance to permit two principal uses on the Property. The Property is located in the RS-C Resort Commercial zone.
Applicant proposes to develop the Property with an automobile service station and gas station and convenience store. Gas stations are a permitted conditional use in the RS-C zone, and grocery stores are a permitted use. The gas station will meet all of the conditional use standards. The car wash is a permitted accessory use.
The variance is justified because it advances multiple purposes of zoning including the efficient use of land, the addition of a new commercial use in a well-suited location, and creative development that will provide a desirable visual environment, all of which promote the general welfare. Combination gas station/convenience stores have become commonplace in recent years and represent a cohesive and efficient use of land by providing complimentary services at one location. Given its proximity to several casinos and hotels, and the limited number of gasoline stations in Atlantic City, the Property is particularly well-suited for the use and will provide a necessary service to Atlantic City’s tourism base. Moreover, the Property is currently used as surface parking. The proposed development will visually enhance the Property which is visible from Pacific Avenue.
Importantly, the currently pending Tourism District Land Use Regulations, that on adoption, which will shortly occur, will supersede the Atlantic City zoning ordinance, specifically contemplates “automobile service station and gas station and convenience center” as a conditionally permitted use in the RS-C zone. On adoption, the proposed use will be considered a singular principal use, conditionally permitted to operate at the Property. When that occurs, a “D” variance will no longer be required.
The proposed Tourism District Regulations that eliminate the need for the “D” variance is further justification for the variance relief. The development meets all of the conditional use requirements proposed under the proposed ordinance.
No detriment is associated with the proposed variance because both uses are individually permitted or conditionally permitted in the zone and the development will comply with all bulk and conditional use standards. As such, the dual use of the land will not impair the zone plan.
CRDA
Division of Land Use and Regulatory Enforcement
15 S. Pennsylvania Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
Notice is hereby given that a written application has been filed by Boardwalk 1000, LLC (the “Applicant”) with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority for a Preliminary and Final Site Plan Approval, Conditional Use Approval and Variance Approval to construct and operate an automobile service station, convenience store and car wash (the “Uses”).
The Applicant is requesting a “D” variance to permit two principal uses on the Property.
The property is shown as Block 61, Lots 9 & 10 on the official tax map of the City of Atlantic City and more commonly known as 912 & 916 Pacific Avenue.
The property is located within the Resort Commercial Zone (RS-C).
The Applicant will apply for any other development approvals, variances, waivers or relief necessary for such development.
The application and all plans relative thereto have been filed with the Land Use Administrative Oflicial, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Division of Land Use and Regulatory Enforcement, 15 S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, and are available for inspection Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A public hearing on the above-mentioned application has been scheduled for the 21st day of December, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Said hearing shall take place at: The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, 15 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The public is invited to attend this meeting and share any relevant comments they may have with respect to this application
This notice is given in compliance with the requirements of Section 163-198 of the Land Use Development Code of the City of Atlantic City and the N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12.
Dated: December 10, 2017
BY: Jack Plackter, Esq.
FOX ROTHSCHILD LLP