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Originally Posted by jefferz

GI's in pinebrook nj is closed now just so everyone knows.

I went searching. I wonder if they'd started demolition yet - the flooding Passaic River might do the job for them!

Lowe’s

In other business news, Bastone reported on communication with Boswell Engineering about the construction of a Lowe’s building at the old GI Auto site, at the end of Bloomfield Avenue and Route 46. The former junkyard operations have been transferred to Paterson.

Demolition of existing structures is to begin in March. Remediation is in process. Reports will be submitted to the DEP, and copies will be provided to the township. Lowe’s has executed a long-term lease of the property. However, a second building which is part of this project, has not yet been leased. There will be a parking lot for both buildings.

Construction of Lowe’s is expected to begin June after DOT approvals are in place. Still in question are the cul-de-sacs on Maple Avenue, for which Lowe’s is prepared to make a financial contribution to construct, and the residence on 8 Maple Ave. for which Nielson inquired about stacking, tax revenues, and police and zoning reports.

Sandham suggested waiting for the DOT determination if a cul-de-sac or dead could be constructed on Maple Ave., then holding a public discussion for residentss concerns about excessive speeds, and home values.

The Bloomfield Avenue bridge is functionally obsolete. Lowe’s has agreed to replace the bridge as part of Morris County capital improvements.