Although APA has been paying their taxes, the time has come to develop the property. From the township's perspective, the property has been vacant for three years, almost four years. The developer has a positive plan for the township. It should be a very desirable commercial strip. |
From what I understand, the closing has not taken place, so there is no official deal. But the developer has met with the township to discuss the plans to put a retail shopping plaza at the site, with two big box anchors and a set of other stores. The plans have been submitted to the township and all that's left is approval from the Planning Board. |
That lane would benefit the developer and the township in the long run. |