Saker Files Plans For Renovations At Former Manahawkin Kmart
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Saker Properties has filed an application with the Stafford Township Planning Board for renovations of Manahawkin Commons, a plaza with several vacant storefronts, which the corporation purchased in late December.
In their proposal, Saker plans to renovate the long-vacant Kmart space and some of its adjacent buildings to accommodate a supermarket and other retail talents, according to planning board documents. A hearing on the matter is tentatively scheduled for the Nov. 13 meeting.
The plan is to have an about 120,000 square foot supermarket and about 18,000 square feet of retail tenant space, according to the documents.
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A few other changes are planned as well, including reopening a former ingress-only driveway at the former West Road for direct access from Route 72 and a “comprehensive sign program” throughout the plaza and on surrounding roads.
The project is proposed to be completed in three phases, pending approvals not just from the planning board but also from the Department of Transportation and CAFRA permits.
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Saker owns several ShopRite stores throughout Ocean and Monmouth counties, including Manahawkin’s existing ShopRite at Stafford Square Mall. The Saker family purchased Ocean County’s seven Perlmutter-owned ShopRite stores in 2021, including Manahawkin, Toms River, Lacey, Waretown, Manchester, Jackson and Bayville.
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Manahawkin Commons has several vacant storefronts, including the large Kmart which closed in 2017.
Different plans have been floated for the vacancy throughout the years. At one point, the plaza was supposed to house Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy and Ross Dress for Less.
Manahawkin Commons also houses TJ Maxx/Home Goods, Regal Cinemas 10, Michael’s, Famous Footwear and more.
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