QuickChek Proposes Store, Gas Station In Scotch Plains

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — QuickChek is proposing a convenience store and a gas station on the current Jade Isle restaurant site in Scotch Plains.

The preliminary site plans were discussed at Scotch Plains' first Downtown Redevelopment Committee meeting of the year on Feb. 10.

Before anything can happen with the proposed plan, the Planning Board first needs to complete a preliminary investigation report on whether or not the property meets the criteria as an "area in need of redevelopment," according to Thomas Strowe, township project coordinator for redevelopment.

At its Feb. 16 meeting, the Township Council authorized the Planning Board to begin their investigation.

"If the property is declared an 'area in need of redevelopment' then the Township can begin negotiations over the specifics of the redevelopment plan," said Strowe.

This proposed plan by Quick Chek comes after the convenience store chain recently closed its store at 1928 Westfield Ave. in Scotch Plains. This store did not have a gas station. Read More: Scotch Plains QuickChek To Permanently Close On Thursday

The Jade Isle restaurant, at the corner of Terrill Road and Second Street in Scotch Plains, had previously closed after 47 years in business in February of 2018, according to tapinto.net.

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