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Board debates conversion of 719 Delaware Street; parking shortfall and size standard block approval
Summary
Proctor Properties II, LLC sought to convert 719 Delaware Street from commercial to residential; the board flagged a dwelling size shortfall (342 sq ft vs. 400 sq ft required) and a parking deficit (6 spaces on site vs. 9 spaces indicated by the planner), and a motion to approve the use variance failed (ayes 4, nays 2).
The Borough of Paulsboro Land Use Board considered application #26-LUB-002 on March 3, 2026: Proctor Properties II, LLC requested a change of use for 719 Delaware Street (Block 25 Lots 14 & 15) from commercial to residential. Attorney Tara Vargo and applicant Jesse Proctor described the property and submitted photographs. Attorney Vargo said the site is in an R-1 zone and described the proposed multi-family configuration; she characterized the proposed use as meeting the positive standards but acknowledged a negative: the dwelling size measures 342 square feet while the municipal ordinance requires a minimum of 400 square feet for the relevant unit type.
Borough engineer Steve Cosaboon reported six parking spaces on the lot, measured at roughly 9 feet by 18 feet, and recommended striping and wheel stops if the gravel lot remains. Borough planner Myles Elgart said the planner's review of six units indicates nine required parking spaces and that a C-variance may be necessary. During the vote on a motion to approve the conditional use and any necessary variances (motion by Phillip Neff; second by Ben Mento), the board recorded ayes from Jennifer Maden, Phil Neff, Ben Mento and James Salvatore and nays from Vernon Marino and Erva Macauley. Solicitor John Alice announced that the motion did not carry (Resolution No. PB-10-2026). The applicant was also reminded that, if approved in the future, individual units would require Certificate of Occupancy and electrical inspection by the code office.
