Warren County · Independence Township · #25-001-SP
WNAG Realty site plan, Alphano Rd. and Route 46
Alphano Rd. and RT 46, Independence Township, NJ · 446,925 sq ft non-residential, other · 156.2 acres
About this project
A site plan for about 156 acres at Alphano Rd. and Route 46 in Independence Township, Warren County, NJ, with a zoning change from AG to CM.
Official description: AG → CM
- Applicant
- WNAG
- Plan type
- SitePlan PF
- Status
- Approval
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county record describes a site plan for about 156 acres at Alphano Road and Route 46 in Independence Township, Warren County. It lists roughly 447,000 square feet of non-residential building space, which is about the size of a large warehouse or industrial complex. The record does not say what the buildings would be used for.
The plan also involves changing the zoning of the land from AG to CM. AG is an agricultural zone. CM is a commercial or manufacturing zone. The applicant on the filing is WNAG. The land is probably undeveloped or farmland now, but the records do not confirm that.
No news coverage, meeting agendas, minutes or developer pages specific to this project were found. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals or who would occupy the buildings.
What it could mean nearby
- A building of about 447,000 sq ft on a Route 46 site could bring more truck and car traffic to Alphano Road and Route 46. The records do not include a traffic study.
- Changing the zoning from agricultural to commercial or manufacturing would reduce farmland or open space on the roughly 156-acre site.
- Jobs, school effects and utility needs cannot be judged because the records do not say what the buildings would be used for.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated January 10, 2025, so the plan is under local and county review. Usually the township land use board holds public hearings on the site plan, and any zoning change needs separate township approval, before final approvals and permits.
- Jan 10, 2025 Latest county planning filing for the WNAG Realty site plan
Want to weigh in? The Independence Township land use board and governing body are likely to decide, and residents can usually comment at their public meetings. Check the township website for agendas and notices.
Who's behind it
WNAG
Planning terms explained
- Site plan
- A detailed layout of the buildings, parking, driveways and drainage proposed for a property, reviewed by the local board.
- Zoning change
- A formal change to the rules about what can be built on a piece of land.
- AG zone
- An agricultural zone, which mainly allows farming and similar low-intensity uses.
- CM zone
- A commercial or manufacturing zone, which allows business, industrial or warehouse-type uses.
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: $89.4M
- ~4,469 roofing squares (assumes 1 story)
- ~1,117 tons of cooling (rule of thumb 400 sq ft/ton)
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