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July 23, 2026

Public Notice

NOTICE is hereby given that a written application has been filed with the Zoning Board of
Adjustment of the Township of Upper Township by the undersigned, Robert T. Belasco, attorney for the
Applicants, Morgan and Ryan Mentzer, who are applying to Board in regards to the property located at
129 Route 50, Ocean View, New Jersey also known as Block 549, Lot 4.19 on the Tax Map of the Township
of Upper Township. The project is located in the TC (Town Center) zoning district. The Applicant is seeking
approval to construct a single-family dwelling that will front on to Cambridge Drive.


The Applicant is requesting D(1) use variance relief pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(D)(1) as single
family dwellings are not permitted within the TC zoning district. In addition to the foregoing variance
relief, the Applicant requests approval of any and all variances, waivers, exceptions, permits, approvals or
licenses deemed necessary and/or required by the Board or the Applicant which may arise at the time this
Application is heard.


A public hearing on the above mentioned application has been scheduled to be heard on August
6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room located at the Upper Township Municipal Complex, 2100
Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg, New Jersey 08270. The public is invited to attend this meeting and participate
therein in accordance with the rules of the Upper Township Zoning Board of Adjustment.


The above application and all plans relative thereto have been filed with the Secretary of the
Zoning Board, located at the Upper Township Municipal Complex, 2100 Tuckahoe Road, Petersburg, New
Jersey 08270 and are available for inspection at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing during normal
working hours (M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm). If you wish to be heard with respect to this application or offer
evidence in connection with same, you must appear in person at said hearing or through an attorney or
agent.

Robert T. Belasco, Esquire
The Belasco Law Firm, LLC
111 E. 17″h Avenue, Suite 100
North Wildwood, NJ 08260

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