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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO PROPERTY OWNERS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: In compliance with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Land Use Law and the Land Development Ordinance of the Township of Ewing, notice is hereby served upon you to the effect that Trenton State College Corporation has applied to the Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) for approval of a land development application involving the following appeals and/or approvals: Bulk Variance, Use Variance & Other DESCRIPTION OF APPLICATION: Applicant, a subsidiary of The College of New Jersey (the “College”), owns a residential property located in close proximity to the College and is proposing that 2076 Pennington Road (the “Property”) be used for student housing to be operated by the Applicant. The Property is currently developed with a single-family dwelling. Applicant proposes to construct an approximately 1,146 square foot two-story addition to the structure, and to convert the single-family dwelling into a duplex consisting of four bedrooms on each floor to accommodate no more than 8 students. Applicant also proposes to install improvements consisting of a parking area with 8 spaces at the rear of the structure, a trash enclosure, landscape screening for the parking area and new sidewalk along Stuart Avenue. Because the R-1 zone district permits only single-family residential use with a maximum of four bedrooms pursuant to Ordinance 215-14D(4)(c) 5, the proposed two-family residential dwelling requires use and density variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70d(1) and (5), respectively, and bulk variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70c(1) and (2) for side yard setback (20’ required, 5’ proposed), front yard setback from Stuart Avenue (50’ required, 19.16’ proposed) front yard setback for the Bilco door to Pennington Road (50’ required, 43.4’ proposed), and impervious coverage (22% maximum permitted, 31.3% +/- proposed). In addition to these variances, Applicant will seek any and all other variances, waivers, exceptions or relief that the Board may deem to be necessary or appropriate in connection with this application. SITE LOCATION (This location is within 200 feet of the property owned by you and is identified as follows) Street Address: 2076 Pennington Road Section(s) 221 Lot(s) 33 Tax Map 3 Zone R-1 The application is now on the Board’s calendar and a public hearing has been scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on the evening of April 16, 2026 at the Council Chambers, Ewing Township Municipal Building, 2 Jake Garzio Drive, Ewing, NJ 08628, at which time you may appear in person, by agent, or by attorney, to present any objections or comments which you may have to the granting of this application. All documents relating to this application may be inspected by the public during the normal office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Code Enforcement Office at 1666 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ. The entrance is located at the rear of the Firehouse. APPLICANT: Trenton State College Corporation Jeffrey M. Hall, Attorney for Applicant Prt fee:$51.80 Apr 4 -1a