Affordable Housing

Its Final for Fanale in Oakland? Mount Laurel Hearing to Take Place.

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Bergen County NJ by | No Comments Thursday, January 30, 2020

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BOROUGH OF OAKLAND PUBLIC NOTICE OF FAIRNESS HEARING TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT OF MOUNT LAUREL LITIGATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a “Fairness Hearing” will be held on February 25, 2020 before the Honorable Christine A. Farrington, J.S.C., Superior Court of New Jersey at 10:30 a.m. at the Bergen County Justice Center (Courthouse), located at 10 Main Street, Courtroom 401, Hackensack, NJ 07601, to consider a proposed Settlement Agreement between the Borough of Oakland and James Fanale and Joachim M. Fanale, as co-executors of the Estate of Salvatore J. Fanale (“Fanale”) in the Mount Laurel action entitled In the Matter of the Application of the Borough of Oakland, a Municipal Corporation of the State of New Jersey, Docket No. BER-L-6359-15. Through this judicial proceeding, the Court will evaluate whether the proposed Settlement Agreement between the Borough of Oakland and Fanale is fair and reasonable to the region’s low and moderate income households, according to the principles set forth in Morris County Fair Housing Council v. Boonton Borough, 197 N.J. Super. 359 (Law Div. 1984), aff’d o.b., 209 N.J. Super. 108 (App. Div. 1986) and East/West Venture v. Borough of Fort Lee, 286 N.J. Super. 311(App Div. 1996). This notice contains a summary of settlement terms only. Interested parties should contact the Oakland Borough Clerk for a complete copy of the Agreement. Fanale is an intervenor in the Borough of Oakland’s declaratory judgment action filed with the Bergen County Superior Court in 2015, as referenced hereinabove. Fanale filed a Motion to Intervene in the above referenced litigation on or about July 28, 2015, and such intervention was granted by the Court on August 26, 2015. This notice summarizes the terms of the Settlement Agreement between the Borough of Oakland and Fanale. The terms of the Settlement Agreement include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The Borough, through the implementation of the Settlement Agreement, partially satisfies its obligations under the Mount Laurel Doctrine and Fair Housing Act of 1985, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301, et seq. for the prior Round (1987-1999) and Third Round (1999-2025). 2. The Borough and Fanale have agreed, by entry into a Settlement Agreement dated July 10, 2019, to settle. Fanale is the owner of real property known and designated as Block 4202, Lots 1, 2 and 3 (the “Property”) according to the Borough of Oakland’s current tax assessment map, and said property is commonly known as 123 McCoy Road, Oakland, New Jersey. 3. The Fanale Property consists of approximately 39.9 acres. 4. The Borough of Oakland intends to prepare a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (hereinafter “Affordable Housing Plan”) that will be adopted by the Planning Board of the Borough of Oakland and endorsed by the Borough Council, and submitted to the Court for review and approval. 5. The Settlement Agreement entered into between Fanale and the Borough provides that the Affordable Housing Plan will include the subject property as an Inclusionary Development, with a maximum of 200 residential units. 6. Fanale intends to develop the property as an Inclusionary Development consisting of, as stated herein, a maximum of 200 residential units, of which 20% of said residential units (up to 40 units) shall be deed restricted. The remaining units shall be market-rate units, which shall be in the form of townhouse-style units. The affordable housing component is contemplated to be within two buildings, in the portion of the property depicted on Exhibit A attached to the Settlement Agreement. The affordable units may be in a greater number of buildings, up to four in total, should they be for-sale units rather than rental units, as conceptually depicted in Exhibit C attached to the Settlement Agreement. The bulk and use requirements to enable the construction of the Inclusionary Development is as set forth in Exhibit A to the Settlement Agreement. It is anticipated that the affordable housing units shall be for rent. Should Fanale fail, for any reason, to provide rental housing, then the affordable housing may be offered for sale, subject to the terms of the Settlement Agreement to be entered into between the Borough and Fair Share Housing Center (“FSHC”). 7. Fanale shall provide a clubhouse and pool as recreation amenities for the use of its residents (of the market-rate units and the affordable units, as set forth in the Settlement Agreement). There shall be a minimum of 2,000 SF of clubhouse and a 1,000 SF pool. The Settlement Agreement is subject to Court approval following a duly noticed “fairness hearing”. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public that a fairness hearing has been scheduled on the date set forth herein before the Honorable Christine A. Farrington, J.S.C. 8. Fanale has an obligation to deed restrict 20% of the residential units in the Inclusionary Development (up to 40 units) as very low, low, or moderate income affordable units. Of the affordable units, 13% shall be affordable to very low income households and 37% shall be affordable to low income households, while 50% of the units shall be affordable to moderate income households. All units must comply with applicable regulations, including UHAC. The obligations of the Borough are as set forth in the Agreement, including those obligations identified in Article IV of said Settlement Agreement. 9. Any interested party, including any low or moderate-income person residing in the housing region (Bergen, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex Counties), any organization representing the interests of low and moderate-income persons, any owners of property in the Borough, or any organization representing the interests of property owners in the Borough, may file comments on, or objections to, the Settlement Agreement. Such comments or objections, together with copies of any supporting affidavits or other documents, must be filed, in writing, on or before February 15, 2020. Written responses by any of the parties to the comments shall be filed on or about February 15, 2020. Such comments, objections and responses, together with copies of any supporting affidavits or other documents, must be filed in writing with the Honorable Christine A. Farrington, J.S.C., at the Bergen County Courthouse, located at 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, with copies of all papers being forwarded by mail or e-mail to Elizabeth McManus, PP (court-appointed Master), of Kyle McManus Associates, LLC, P.O. Box 236, Hopewell, NJ 08525, bmcmanus@kylemcmanus.com; Brian M. Chewcaskie, Esq., of Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs, LLC, 169 Ramapo Valley Road, Oakland, NJ 07436, bchewcaskie@cgajlaw.com; Adam Gordon of FSHC, 510 Park Boulevard, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002, adamgordon@fairsharehousing.org, and Gregory Meese, Esq., of Price Meese Shulman & D’Arminio, PC, 50 Tice Boulevard, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677, gmeese@pricemeese.com. Any person wishing to be heard, whether or not an objection has been filed, shall advise the Court and all counsel of record, in writing, on or before February 15, 2020. Failure to provide such written notice will preclude presentation of any evidence, oral presentation or argument. This notice is intended to inform all interested parties of the existence of the proposed Settlement and possible consequences of Court approval of the Settlement Agreement and HEFSP. It does not indicate any view by the Court as to the merits of the lawsuit, the fairness, reasonableness or adequacy of the proposed settlement, or whether the Court will approve the settlement or enter any order or judgment in connection therewith. The Record: January 24, 2020 Fee: $141.90 AD#4014662

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Carteret Zoning Board to Consider Roosevelt Avenue Affordable Housing Site

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Counties, Middlesex County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Public Notice:


BOROUGH OF CARTERET PUBLIC NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on _April 28, 2015 at 6:30 PM, the Zoning Board of the Borough of Carteret will hold a public hearing on the application of Frank Raia. The public hearing will be held at the Carteret Police and Municipal Court Building, 230 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey. The property which is the subject of the application is located at 570-572 Roosevelt Avenue, Carteret, New Jersey 07008, and is located in the G B Zone. Said property is also known as Block 5505, Lot 2 on the tax map of the Borough of Carteret. The application is for Preliminary and Final Site Plan and Variance Approval to permit four (4) residential affordable housing townhomes. Also, the application is for approval of the following variances and/or waivers of the design and/or submission requirements of the bulk and/or design standards of the applicable Borough of Carteret Land Development Ordinance: The applicant seeks “C” variances as follows: Where required is a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet and proposed is 2,762 square feet; where required is a minimum lot depth of 100 feet and proposed is 36.0 feet; where required is a minimum front yard setback of 15.0 feet and proposed is 2.1 feet; where required is a minimum side yard (one) of 4.0 feet and proposed is 0 feet; where required is a minimum building coverage of 50 % (1,381 s.f.) and proposed is 64.7% (1,787 s.f.); where required a maximum dwelling per units per building is 2 units and proposed is 4 units; where required is a minimum off-street parking of 10 spaces and proposed is 3 spaces; where required is a minimum buffer to residential use of 10 feet and proposed is 2 feet. The applicant seeks a “D” variance as follows: where required is a maximum allowable density (d5) of 12 units per acre and proposed is 63.49 units per acre. The applicant is also requesting a variance for front yard impervious surfaces in excess of the allowable 50%, and a variance for distance from parking area to front property line, where required is 10 feet and proposed is less than 10 feet. The applicant is requesting such other variances, waivers and other relief as is necessary for the project as proposed or amended. The application for development and all supporting maps, site plans and documents are on file in the office of the Department of Planning and Zoning, Borough of Carteret, 61 Cooke Avenue, Carteret, NJ 07008, and are available for public inspection, Monday through Friday, during normal business hours. Any interested party may appear at the aforesaid hearing, either in person, or by their attorney, and be given an opportunity to be heard with respect to the aforesaid application. James W. Sutton, III, Esquire Applicant’s or Attorney’s Signature ($44.88)
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Franklin Lakes to Hear Toll Application for Major Subdivision of High Mountain Golf Course

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Bergen County NJ, Re-Zoning, Single Family Lots, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Monday, October 27, 2014

Public Notice:

 

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES PLANNING BOARD PLEASE take notice that Toll Bros., Inc., (“Applicant”) has filed an application together with supporting materials (“Application”) with the Borough of Franklin Lakes Planning Board (“Board”), seeking preliminary major subdivision plan approval, and any and all other relief that may be necessary (collectively “Approval”) to construct a residential development. The Application seeks to subdivide 12 existing lots into 69 new lots, upon which a residential development will be constructed that will consist of 275 total housing units, of which 220 will be market rate housing units and 55 will be affordable housing units (the “Project”). The Project consists of a mix of housing types including 60 single family houses, 160 townhouses and 55 apartments units. The Project also includes 1 recreation lot, 5 open space lots and supporting infrastructure and improvements. The property upon which the Project is proposed consists of approximately 131.78 acres and is located on properties designated on the Borough of Franklin Lakes (“Borough”) Tax Maps as Lot 1 in Block 3104; Lot 1 in Block 3105; Lot 2 in Block 3205; Lots 1, 1.01. 1.02 and 2 in Block 3206; Lots 3 and 5 in Block 3207; and Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Block 3208 (the “Property”). The Property is commonly known as 845 Ewing Avenue, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 (High Mountain Golf Club). The Property is within the Borough’s Planned Residence District-2 (“PRD-2”) zoning district. This Notice is being provided in accordance with NJSA 40:55D-12. The Application requires variances from the provisions of the Borough zoning code that regulate signage, parking space locations and design of retaining walls. The sections of the Township zoning code from which variance relief is sought and the nature of the requested relief is as follows: (i) Section 300-121A(5)(c) limits height of a wall sign attached to pillar or column to 2.5 feet and the Application seeks a wall sign height of 5.25 feet; (ii) Section 300-121A(5)(d) limits the length of walls for signage to no more than 15 feet per driveway with a combined length of 30 feet and the Application seeks two (2) 75 foot wall signs for a total of 150 feet; (iii) Section 300-121A(5)(f) prohibits the construction of walls or structures in the front or side yard set back of a corner lot and the Application proposes the construction of a wall/fence within such set back requirements; (iv) Section 300-121F(4) regulates the height of retaining walls to 4 feet absent the incorporation of additional design features and the Application proposes a retaining wall that is 9.7 feet that is designed in a manner not consistent with the zoning standards. Further, depending upon the Board’s interpretation, the Application may require a variance from Section 300-110.1H(12) that limits the maximum distance from parking areas to affordable housing units at 200 feet and the Application proposes that some spaces may be a maximum of 295 feet from the furthest affordable housing unit. In addition to the foregoing variance relief, the Application also sought certain design and/or submission waivers including those related to scale of plans submitted, elimination of plan cross sections, key map information, location of certain easements and incorporation of pump station design criteria/calculations at the time of Application submission. The Application may also require additional variances, submission waivers, design waivers, exceptions and/or waivers from the requirements of the Borough zoning code and/or the Residential Site Improvement Standards and other approvals as may be necessary to permit approval of the Application as submitted or with such changes as may be requested or accepted by the Board. This notice is to advise you that such additional variance and/or waiver relief may be requested by the Applicant at the time of the hearing. Copies of the Application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Borough Municipal Building, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417, ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. A public hearing on the Application will be conducted before the Board at the Borough Municipal Building, 480 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417 on November 5, 2014 at 7:30 pm, at which time you or an interested party as defined in NJSA 40:55D-4 either in person or by agent or attorney may present any comments or objections regarding the Application. Further take notice that the Board may, at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearing from time to time, and you are notified that you should make inquiry of the secretary of the Board concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuations. Dated: October 21, 2014 Applicant: Toll Bros., Inc. By: Richard J. Hoff, Jr., Esq. BISGAIER HOFF, LLC 25 Chestnut Street, Suite 3 Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 (856) 795-0150 Attorney for Applicant October 24, 2014-fee:$125.68(133) 3769663
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Princeton Forrestal Village May See Luxury Housing

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Apartments, Counties, Mercer County NJ, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, October 10, 2014

Public Notice:

  PLAINSBORO PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION   PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that IVC PFV, LLC (the “Applicant”) has applied to the Plainsboro Township Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for Preliminary and Final Site Plan and Major Subdivision approval to permit the development of a new luxury rental apartment community within the Princeton Forrestal Village. The proposed plan contains 394 residences comprised of three amenity rich, four-story buildings that are designed to provide internal parking that is hidden from the street. Other amenities include indoor and outdoor recreational spaces for residents and a public outdoor park. Buildings will have a mix of studio, one and two bedroom dwelling units, as well as a mix of one, two, and three bedroom affordable dwelling units. There will be 344 market rate units and 50 affordable units.   The property is located off of College Road West near the intersection of Seminary Drive in Plainsboro Township being known as Block 104, Lots 1.01 and 4 on the official Tax Map of the Township of Plainsboro. The property is located within the PMUD zone.   Applicant requests any variances, waivers or exceptions as may be required or result from the recommendations of the municipality or Planning Board in its professional review  A public hearing will be held before the Plainsboro Planning Board on October 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the court room at the Plainsboro Township Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey. All interested persons may appear at that time and place and will be provided an opportunity to be heard by the Plainsboro Planning Board.  The application and all relevant maps and documents are on file with the Plainsboro Township Planning Board and may be reviewed at the Plainsboro Township Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, New Jersey, during regular weekday business hours. Any questions may be directed to Christopher DeGrezia, Esquire, Attorney for the Applicant, c/o Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, P.O. Box 627, Princeton, New Jersey 08542, 609-716-6615. Any interested party may appear at the hearing and participate in accordance with the rules of the Planning Board. This Notice is being sent to you pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et seq. and by order of the Plainsboro Township Planning Board.  Christopher DeGrezia, Esquire Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP Attorneys for Applicant 10/7/2014 The Times FEE $39.44  
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Robbinsville Township Planning grants Sharbell Final Major Approval

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Mercer County NJ, Single Family Lots by | No Comments Wednesday, April 16, 2014

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 LEGAL NOTICE   At a scheduled meeting of the Robbinsville Township Planning Board held on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 the following action was taken:  1.Resolution of Memorialization was adopted granting final major subdivision for Phases 3B and 3C and final site plan for a portion of Phases 3B and 3C to Sharbell Building Company, LLC for property known and designated as Block 26, Lots 4, 6.01, 7.01, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29 and 31 a/k/a Route 130 and Gordon Road, Robbinsville Township, Mercer County, NJ. The approval consists of the following: (1) Final major subdivision for the creation of 129 new lots, consisting of 120 non age-restricted single-family homes, a 30 unit multi-family Affordable housing apartment/condominium building, 7 HOA lots, a recreation lot containing the HOA recreation amenities, a lot (Lot 12 in Block 26, containing approximately 120.12 acres) to be conveyed to Robbinsville Township for municipal purposes and/or uses consistent with the zoning regulation for the MU-ARCD Zone and private roadway rights-of-way; and (2) Final site plan for the 30 unit multi-family Affordable Housing apartment/condominium building, a recreation lot with a clubhouse, pool, tot lot and associated site improvements. The approval granted is subject to certain conditions.   A copy of this resolution is on file and available for inspection in the Planning/Zoning Office during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.  Elide M. Post Planning Board Secretary 3/27/2014 $23.78  

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Jersey City Planning Board Approves Numerous Projects

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Apartments, Hudson County NJ, Redevelopment, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, April 11, 2014

Public Notice:

  JERSEY CITY PLANNING BOARD  PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING   Please take notice the Planning Board took the following action at the Regular Meeting of February 25, 2014.  1. Call to Order 2. Sunshine Announcement 3. Roll Call 4. Swear in Staff 5. Correspondence: 6. Old Business: 7. New Business:  8. Case: P14-004 Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan with Deviations (Phase 1&2) Applicant: 160 First Street Urban Renewal, LLC Attorney: Charles Harrington Review Planner: Jeff Wenger Address: 160-168 First Street; 169-173 Second Street; 376-378 Marin Blvd. Block: 11502 Lot: 2, 3, 9, 10, 11,13, 14 Zone: Powerhouse Arts Districts Description: Construction of two (2)new 14 story residential buildings in 2 phases, with 159 units with 64 parking spaces in Phase I and 122 units with 40 parking spaces in Phase II, ground flr. retail/restaurant/gallery space. Deviations: Building height in phase 2. Decision: Approved.  9. Case: P11-064 Administrative Amendment Applicant: Gerry Gas Supply, Inc. Attorney: Charles Harrington Review Planner: Kristin Russell Address: 823 Tonnele Ave. Block: 201 Lot: 9 Zone: HC  Highway Commercial Description: Expansion of existing gas station and mini mart. Originally approved March 19, 2013. Floorplan and minor fa?ade changes. Variances: lot coverage, signage location, perimeter setback, signage size Decision: Approved.  10. Case: P06-119.1 Amended Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan Applicant: Yubertalinda Velez Attorney: Rita McKenna Review Planner: Kristin Russell Address: 216.5 Sixth St. Block: 11305 Lot: 35 Zone: Grove Street Redevelopment Plan Description: Rehabilitation of existing building. Originally approved July 22, 2008. Requested changes to floor plan and 4th floor. Decision: Approved with condition.  11. Case: P11-033 Final Major Site Plan Applicant: Montgomery Senior Living Center Urban Renewal Assoc., LLC Attorney: Charles Harrington Review Planner: Kristin Russell Address: 563 Montgomery St. Block: 13601 Lot: 1 Zone: R-4 Description: Rehabilitation of existing 10 story building for 68 affordable senior housing units. Originally approved May 24, 2011. Decision: Approved with condition.  12. Memorialized the following resolutions available for review at the Office of City Planning at 30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400, 14the flr. Jersey City, NJ. 1. Resolution of the Planning Board of the City of Jersey City Approving Final Site Plan #P11-033 submitted by Montgomery Sr. Living Ctr. Urban Renewal Assocs., L>P> ( 53 Montgomery Street). 2. Resolution of the Planning Board of the City of Jersey City Approving Minor Subdivision with “c” variances # P14-001 submitted by Montgomery Sr. :Living Ctr. Urban Renewal Assocs, L.P. ( 583 Montgomery Street)> 3. Resolution of the Planning Board of the City of Jersey City Approving Minor subdivision # P13-007 submitted by Dharam Mehta(257-259 Halladay Street).  13. Executive Session, as needed, to discuss litigation, personnel or other matters  14. Adjournment  ROSEANNA PETRUZZELLI,  CHAIRWOMAN, PLANNING BOARD  04/01/14 $94.06  
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North Brunswick Planning Board to hear “MAIN STREET” Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Plan

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Apartments, Commerical, Middlesex County NJ, Mixed-Use, Site Plan - Subdivision, TOD, Town Houses by | No Comments Friday, March 7, 2014

Public Notice:

  TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK
LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., at the North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, located at 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, the Planning Board (“Board”) of the Township of North Brunswick will hold a public hearing on the application of North Brunswick TOD Associates, LLC (“Applicant”) for amended general development plan approval and amended preliminary major site plan approval (collectively, the “Approval”) with respect to Applicant’s proposed MainStreetNB Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Development (“Project”) for the property located at 2300 U.S. Route 1 North, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, and also known and designated as Block 141 (new), Lots (new) 1 through 7, 11 through 24, 29, 31, 33, 33.02, 36 through 48, 48.01, 49 through 60, 63, 120 through 123 and 141 through 143 on the current tax and assessment map of the Township of North Brunswick (the “Property”). This Property is located in the I-2 Industrial Zone District and is eligible to be developed pursuant to the Transit-Oriented Mixed Use Development Overlay Regulations. The specific approvals the Applicant seeks are as follows: The Applicant seeks amended general development plan approval and amended preliminary major site plan approval to reduce the size of the Project such that the Project will now consist of: 525,000 square feet of retail/commercial uses; 195,000 square feet of office uses; 124 hotel rooms; 1,875 residential units, of which 500 are city homes/townhouses and 1,375 are multifamily units; a train station; 1,300 transit parking spaces; a bus depot with approximately 500 parking spaces; and associated site improvements. While the Applicant believes that its application is in conformance with the Ordinance, it hereby requests any variances, deviations, amendments, waivers, exceptions and/or other approvals as are required to obtain the Approval. At the aforesaid hearing, all interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard. Copies of the plans, applications and other materials comprising the applications for the Approval are available in the Division of Planning & Affordable Housing, North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, holidays and furlough days excepted. Please contact the Division of Planning & Affordable Housing, North Brunswick Government and Community Complex, 710 Hermann Road, North Brunswick, New Jersey 08902 for further information at 732-247-0922. North Brunswick TOD Associates, LLC By: Its Attorneys, Sills Cummis & Gross PC Kevin J. Moore, Esq. ($39.00) 011322  

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Florence Township Planning Board to Consider 53 Senior Affordable Housing Units

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Burlington County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Sunday, February 16, 2014

Public Notice:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLORENCE TOWNSHIP Please take notice that Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (‘MEND, Inc.’ or ‘Applicant’) has made application to the Florence Township Planning Board for Amended Major Site Plan Approval. The Applicant previously obtained Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with variance and waiver relief from the Florence Township Planning Board under Resolution No. 2013-05 to permit the redevelopment of the vacant former Duffy School site area for the construction of 53± senior affordable housing units with associated improvements. The premises which are the subject of this application are designated as Block 45, Lots 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 on the Florence Township Tax Map and located in the RA Low Residential and RD-1 High Density Residential Zoning District Restricted Affordable Housing Zone. The Applicant is now proposing Amended Final Major Site Plan Approval for Block 45, Lots 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, and 15 to permit the installation of an emergency generator, together with the relocation of the previously approved trash enclosure on the Property. The Applicant will also be requesting such submission waivers and design waivers and/or variances that the Board and/or its professional staff deem necessary upon their review of the application. The Florence Township Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on this application on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Florence Township Municipal Complex, 711 Broad Street, Florence, New Jersey 08518-2323. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard on this application. The Applicant’s site plan, applications and related submission materials are on file with the Administrative Secretary/Land Use Clerk located in the Clerk’s Office in the Florence Township Municipal Complex, 711 Broad Street, Florence, New Jersey, and are available for inspection from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays. Please take further notice that the Planning Board may at its discretion, postpone or continue said hearing from time to time and you are hereby notified that you should make diligent inquiry of the Planning Board concerning such adjournments, postponements or continuances. John C. Gillespie, Esquire PARKER McCAY P.A. 9000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 300 P.O. Box 5054 Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054 Attorneys for the Applicant, Moorestown Ecumenical Neighborhood Development, Inc. (MEND, Inc.) Adv. Fee: $56.58 BCT: February 13, 2014
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Perth Amboy Planning Board to Hear 70 Unit Affordable Housing Project

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Apartments, Area in Need of Redevelopment, Middlesex County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Saturday, January 25, 2014

Public Notice:

  CITY OF PERTH AMBOY
Notice of Public Hearing City of Perth Amboy Planning Board Middlesex County, New Jersey   Please take notice that the Planning Board (the “Board”) of the City of Perth Amboy, NJ (the “City”) will, on February 5, 2014, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 260 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn thereafter, hold a public hearing (the “Hearing”) to consider an application for amended preliminary and final major site plan, and minor subdivision approval (the “Application”) made by the Housing Authority of the City of Perth Amboy (the “Applicant”). The Application pertains to property within the City located along Chamberlain Avenue formally identified as Lot 1 of Block 399.04 on the City’s tax map (the “Property”). The Property consists of approximately 15.58 acres within the City’s Special Use Zone 3-D as designated by the City’s Focus 2000 Redevelopment Plan (the “Redevelopment Plan”). The Property is improved with several apartment buildings and a community center, with associated sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, a portion of which are proposed to be removed in accordance with the Application.
The Property has been designated an area in need of redevelopment and is subject to the Redevelopment Plan, which sets forth the pertinent land use regulations for the Property, and the Applicant is the designated Redeveloper for the Property according a Resolution adopted by the City Council on August 6, 2013 and the terms of the Redevelopment Agreement between Redeveloper and the the City dated November 15, 2013, all in accordance with the New Jersey Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et. seq.
With the Application, the Applicant proposes to redevelop an approximately 3.9471 acre portion of the Property along Chamberlain Avenue (proposed to be Lot 1.01 of Block 399.04) with 70 affordable housing units in three 3-story buildings, a community room, and associated site improvements including up to 112 parking spaces. The Application has been designed to be fully-conforming with the Redevelopment Plan, however, to the extent the Board determines that the Application requires any variance, waiver, exception, or other relief, the Applicant shall request such further relief from the Board without further public notice.
A copy of the Application and the documents submitted in support thereof is on file in the Office of the Board’s Secretary, located in City’s Office of Code Enforcement at 375 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861, and is available for public inspection during regular business days and hours.
This Notice is given in accordance with the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law, N.J.S.A. 40:55D-1, et. seq. Any interested person may appear in person, through his attorney, or through his designated agent at the Hearing, at the time and place herein stated, and be heard on this Application.
By: Michael A. Bruno, Esq. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla, P.C. 125 Half Mile Road, Suite 300 Red Bank, New Jersey 07701 Attorney for the Applicant Dated: January 22, 2014 ($45.24) 974428  
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Atlantic City Zoning Board of Adjustment to hear 51 Unit Affordable Housing Site Plan

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Apartments, Atlantic County, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Monday, January 20, 2014

Public Notice:

 

CITY OF ATLANTIC CITY ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE OF HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that C&C Urban Renewal, LLC (the “Applicant”) has filed an application with the City of Atlantic City Zoning Board of Adjustment (the “Board”) for final site plan approval for the proposed development of a multifamily affordable residential rental community consisting of approximately fifty-one (51) dwelling units. The proposed development is located at Block 454, Lots 1.01-1.18 at Mediterranean, Tennessee, Drexel, and S. Carolina Avenues within the RM-2 Multi-Family Low Rise Zone in the City of Atlantic City (the “Property”).
Applicant obtained from the Board Use and Bulk Variance Relief and Preliminary Site Plan Approval for this proposal of 51 Affordable Rental Units on the Property, and for additional units on a nearby property located at Block 422, Lot 1.02, under Resolution #8 of 2013. Applicant now seeks Final Major Site Plan approval from the Board for these developments.
Any persons interested in this application will be given an opportunity to be heard at a public hearing of the Board scheduled for Thursday, January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at Council Chambers, Room 206, City Hall, 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey. At such time, you may appear in person, by agent, or attorney, with respect to this application. All documents related to this application are on file with the Secretary of the Board located at 1301 Bacharach Boulevard, Room 508, City Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
THIS NOTICE is provided in accordance with the direction of the municipal land use ordinance of the City of Atlantic City, and the New Jersey Municipal Land Use Law.
Nicholas T. Menas, Esquire Fox Rothschild, LLP Attorneys for Applicant 1301 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 400 Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401 Tel. No. (609) 572-2236 Printer Fee: $33.66 #0090817944 Pub Date:January 13, 2014

 

Public Notice ID: 20956572.HTM
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