Port North considers new T.J. Maxx

Luke Torrance
Jay Tuller of Rosenbaum Design Group explains the plan for a new T.J. Maxx to the Port Washington North Board of Trustees. (Photo by Luke Torrance)

Several months after a Target moved into the Soundview Marketplace in Port Washington, another big-box national chain has come calling: T.J. Maxx.

The representatives for the clothing retailer appeared before the Port Washington North Board of Trustees on Wednesday to present their proposed designs.

“The existing storefronts around the building will be replaced, some opening will remain as is and some will be closed up,” said Jay Tuller, the architect for the project. “As far as the departments, this is going to be all typical, what you’d expect to find in a T.J. Maxx: apparel, gifts, homewares.”

The store would occupy 21,414 square feet of space in the northern part of the shopping complex, located along Soundview Drive. The space is currently occupied by an Ace Hardware, a GNC, and a couple of empty stores.

Tuller outlined the proposed changes to the property that would be made. The entrance would be moved to a corner, signage would be put up, and the facade of the shopping center would be fixed up.

“I think it looks dynamite,” Trustee Michael Martino said of the drawings for the proposed store. But the trustees still held concerns about the proposal.

The trustees expressed some reservations about having a canopy installed over the receiving door in the back of the building for deliveries. The y also mentioned that they might decide to put restrictions on delivery times to limit traffic disruptions during rush hour.

“When Target came, the board did put restrictions on hours of loading and unloading,” said Village Attorney Stuart Besen. “So just keep in mind that the board may be doing that.

Tuller said that T.J. Maxx would be willing to work with the village on designated times for truck loading.

After half an hour of discussion, the trustees decided to adjourn discussion of the new store until the June 20 meeting.

The Soundview Marketplace is privately owned.

Also adjourned until the June meeting was Bill 1B of 2017, which would amend permitted uses in the Economic B District.

The board, despite missing Mayor Bob Weitzner, approved two contracts. Frank Suppa Landscaping will continue to do tree work for the village at a cost of $2,600 per day of work. Robert Keogh will continue to remove leaves for the village, as his contract was renewed. His services cost the village $23,000 annually.

The board also agreed to have Village Clerk Palma Torrisi put out bids for Port Washington North’s concrete repair and replacement work contract.

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