Somerset County · Franklin Twp Township · #26-00782
260 Atrium Drive Ext storage building
260 Atrium Drive Ext, Franklin Twp Township, NJ · 73,041 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A new 73,041 square foot storage building is proposed at 260 Atrium Drive Extension in Franklin Township, Somerset County, NJ.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $5,552,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-03-27 · #26-00782 · Building permit (new construction) · 73,041 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new storage building of about 73,000 square feet is proposed at 260 Atrium Drive Extension in Franklin Township, Somerset County. County records list it as a warehouse and storage use. The latest county filing is dated March 27, 2026.
The records don't say what is on the site now, who would occupy the building, or whether it is self-storage or general warehousing. Atrium Drive is an older office and industrial area. Other nearby sites have been in the news for conversions from offices to warehouses, but no coverage was found that is clearly about this address.
What it could mean nearby
- Truck and delivery traffic on Atrium Drive and nearby roads could increase, but no traffic study was found.
- Warehouse and storage buildings usually bring a modest number of jobs, though no staffing figures were found.
- A non-residential building adds no homes, so it would not directly add students to local schools.
Where it stands
A filing was made with the county in March 2026. No township hearing, approval or decision specific to this site was found online. The next steps are usually review by the township planning board and, if the plan is approved, construction permits.
- Mar 27, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the storage building
Want to weigh in? The Franklin Township Planning Board usually decides site plans like this, and residents can comment at its public meetings once the application is scheduled.
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed layout showing a building, parking, driveways, drainage and landscaping that a town reviews before approval.
- Planning board
- A local public body that reviews development applications and decides whether they meet the town's rules.
- Non-residential square footage
- Total floor area of buildings that are not homes, such as warehouses or offices.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $9.5M
- ~730 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~182 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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