Somerset County · Franklin Twp Township · #26-00079
201,610 sq ft storage building, Franklin Twp
Franklin Twp Township, NJ · 201,610 sq ft non-residential, warehouse & storage
About this project
A moderate-hazard storage building of about 201,610 sq ft in Franklin Township, with a reported construction cost of $7.85 million.
Official description: Storage building, moderate hazard; reported construction cost $7,850,000
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- Storage building, moderate hazard
- Status
- Permit
Filing history
- 2026-01-12 · #26-00079 · Building permit (new construction) · 201,610 sq ft
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A warehouse of about 201,610 square feet, roughly 45 feet tall, is proposed at 195-215 Davidson Avenue in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. County records list a reported construction cost of $7.85 million and classify it as a moderate-hazard storage building.
A 2022 traffic study says the existing buildings on the site, which include a hotel and light industrial space, would be torn down and replaced. The site is about 12.7 acres, according to a property listing. The developer applied to the township planning board for site plan approval, a conditional use approval and zoning variances. A broker listing now markets the building for lease, with 32 loading docks, and says development is starting soon. No tenant was named. No vote or approval resolution for this project was found online.
What it could mean nearby
- A 2022 traffic study estimated far fewer peak-hour car trips than the existing hotel and light industrial uses (about 34 morning and 36 evening, versus 148 and 183). Truck traffic was not separately reported.
- The building has 32 loading docks, so truck activity on Davidson Avenue would be expected.
- The site is already developed, so no new open space appears to be lost.
Where it stands
A township planning board application was on the agenda in 2023, and county records show a filing as recent as January 2026. A broker is now marketing the space. Once approvals are in place, the developer typically applies for building permits and then starts construction.
- Jan 2026 Latest county planning filing
- Apr 2023 Application appeared on the Franklin Township Planning Board agenda
- Dec 2022 Traffic impact study prepared for the demolition and replacement
Want to weigh in? The Franklin Township Planning Board reviews the application at public meetings, where residents can usually comment.
Around the web
- 195 Davidson AvenueCBREThe 201,610 sq ft building is marketed for lease with 32 docks, and the listing says development is starting soon.
- Franklin Township planning documentFranklin Township · Apr 1, 2023The agenda lists the 201,610 sq ft, 45-foot warehouse at 195-215 Davidson Avenue and the approvals sought.
Planning terms explained
- Major site plan
- A detailed layout showing the building, parking, drainage and access that the board must approve.
- Conditional use
- A use the zone allows only if it meets extra standards set by the township.
- C variance
- Permission to depart from a specific zoning rule, such as a height or setback limit.
- B-I zone
- A business-industrial zoning district in the township.
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: $26.2M
- ~2,016 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~504 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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