Route 22 Warehouse Application Is Back On The Agenda In Bridgewater

BRIDGEWATER, NJ ? A decision to withdraw an application by Signature Acquisitions, LLC to tear down four, three-story buildings off Route 22 and build two warehouse buildings in Bridgewater is being reversed. The application is now back on the agenda for the May 9 Zoning Board meeting, said Councilman Timothy Ring on Monday.

Ring said Signature Acquisitions has now stated "they need more time" and will be asking Board members at its May 9 Board of Adjustment Meeting to carry it to a future date.

This is a change from last week when Ring said the lawyer representing Signature Acquisitions called the Bridgewater Township Planner to notify the town that they are withdrawing their application. Read More: Route 22 Warehouse Application Withdrawn In Bridgewater

The initial application for Block 206 Lot 3 off Route 22 at the Center Pointe Office Building is seeking to build two warehouse buildings, one with a net floor area of 142,000 square feet and one with a net floor area of 138,000 square feet. Read More: 2 Warehouses Proposed On Route 22 In Bridgewater, Public Hearing Set

Two driveways were also proposed along Route 22, and one driveway was proposed along Jackson Street. Multiple variances were being sought.

The application received backlash from Bridgewater Township residents along with the borough of Somerville.

Somerville passed an ordinance in July 2022 that banned trucks weighing over four tons and warehouse-affiliated trucks that may have to use the county?s Main Street or banned side streets to travel to and from the proposed warehouse site, Sullivan said during a Jan. 17 borough council meeting.

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