NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING BOARD OF MIDDLE TOWNSHIP CAPE MAY COUNTY, STATE OF NEW JERSEY PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Middle (Township) Planning Board (Board) will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. (Hearing), in the Municipal Hall located at 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210, or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn thereafter, to consider the application (Application) made by Walmart Inc. (Applicant) seeking Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval, and Bulk or C Variance Relief pursuant to Section -70(c) of the Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. (the MLUL), to permit construction of a 7,390 square foot addition to the existing 194,249 square foot retail store, inclusive of the garden center, and designation of parking lot area for online pick up and deliveries along with wall mounted signage, pylon signage, wayfinding and directional signage, paving striping, landscaping, lighting and typical and ancillary improvements on real property located in the Township at 3159 N.J.S.H. Route 9 South, which is formally identifiable as Block 1464.01, Lot 15.01 on the Townships Tax Map (Property). The Property is approximately 17.95 acres (781,765 square feet) in area and within the Townships TC Town Center Zone (TC Zone). The Property is presently improved with the existing retail store operated by the Applicant, along with associated improvements. The shopping center use is permitted within the TC Zone. In addition to Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan Approval, Applicant seeks Bulk or C Variance Relief from the Townships Subdivision of Land and Site Plan Review Ordinance (Ordinance), pursuant to the Ordinance and the MLUL, to permit (i) 27 wall signs totaling 662.75 square feet in wall area, whereas one wall sign is permitted, not to exceed 150 square feet in wall area, (ii) accessible parking stall sizes consistent with the existing parking spaces, which are 8x 18, 11x 18, and 11x 20, whereas a minimum stall size of 12x 18 is required, (iii) a total of 811 parking spaces, whereas a minimum of 1,022 parking spaces is required, and (iv) 28 total accessible parking stalls, whereas a minimum number of 33 accessible parking stalls is required. Applicant will further seek any variances, waivers, permits, and exceptions as the Board or its consultants may require, at the time of the Hearing and without further public notice, including, without limitation, variance relief for any pre-existing nonconforming conditions. A copy of the Application and all supporting documentation is on file with the Board at the Townships Municipal Hall located at 33 Mechanic Street, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210 and is available for review by interested persons during regular business days and hours. This Notice is given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1 et seq. Any interested person may appear in person, or through his or her attorney, at the Hearing at the time and place herein stated and be heard. Walmart Inc. By: Marc D. Policastro, Esq. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 300 Red Bank, NJ 07701 Attorney for the Applicant Dated: October 2, 2026 1 xFee=$41.12 10/28/26