Minor Subdivision w/D(2) Variance — 135 Davidson Avenue
Description
The church wants to split its 32.6-acre property into two conforming parcels, needing a variance because the church and cultural center are existing non-conforming uses in the industrial zone. The hearing was scheduled for May 7 and carried to June 18, 2026.
Impact summary
Splits the church campus so most of it can be sold for the warehouse; the church retains the chapel, seminary, museum, and 82 parking spaces.
Applicant
- Name
- Ukrainian Orthodox Church of U.S.A.
- Address
- 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ (Block 469, Lot 1.06)
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · Board of Adjustment
Last discussed Jun 18, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Jun 18, 2026
Splitting the existing lot into two new parcels (about 15 and 17 acres) so the 17-acre parcel can be sold for the warehouse. The board approved it after public comment.
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - May 7, 2026
A proposal to split the 32.6-acre property into two parcels, tied to the church's sale of part of the land for the warehouse. Objectors' planner argued it isn't as-of-right because it shrinks the land around the nonconforming church use.
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Mar 5, 2026
A minor subdivision with a D(2) variance to split the existing church parcel into two lots so the warehouse lot can be sold. No variances arise from the subdivision itself.
Related issues (1)
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