LEGAL NOTICE
TOWNSHIP OF BERNARDS
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are hereby notified that on October 31st, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., in the Bernards Township Public Library, Program Room B, 32 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, New Jersey a continuing public hearing will be held to consider the application of VINCENT J. MAOLUCCI for preliminary and final major subdivision approval for a 4 lot residential subdivision and any other approvals, variances and/or waivers that the Board may deem necessary for certain property known as Block No. 11501, Lot No. 3 as shown on the Bernards Township Tax Map situated at 240 Mountain Road, Bernards Township, New Jersey.
The applicant may request C or Bulk Variances for lot width and lot frontage for proposed Lot 3.03 to be fronting on King Ridge Road and will also be requesting relief by way of waiver and/or exception from the Township requirement concerning the placement of standard markers along the proposed conservation easement.
The applicant is also requesting a C or Bulk Variance from the requirements proposed under Section 21-10.4b and Table 401-A concerning the maximum permitted lot yield and minimum improvable lot areas as standards for residential development as the applicable provisions thereof would yield only three lots in the instant case while the applicant is seeking a deviation from that standard to permit 4 lots.
The documents which constitute this application are on file at the office of the Planning Board Secretary of Bernards Township, and may be inspected at the Engineering Services Department, 277 South Maple Avenue, Basking Ridge, New Jersey between the hours of 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Bernards Township Developer requests variance for 4 lots
Judges tells Middletown to take a second look at the 342 unit Four Ponds application
PLANNING BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on October 30, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., or at such other time and place as the Board may adjourn to thereafter, a special meeting will be held by the Planning Board of the Township of Middletown in the Town Hall, 1 Kings Highway, Middletown, NJ, for the property located at 307 Middletown-Lincroft Road and designated as Block 1063, Lot 10 on the Tax Map of the Township of Middletown (the “Property”). This special meeting is being held pursuant to an Order from the Superior Court of New Jersey remanding the application of Four Ponds Center Associates (“Four Ponds”) for the Property back to the Planning Board of the Township of Middletown to adopt a new resolution, with appropriate findings and conclusions based on the entire record, consistent with the Court’s written decision dated August 29, 2013. The Court’s Order requires the Planning Board, consistent with the Court’s written decision, to: consider the subject testimony of Four Ponds’ witnesses; apply the plain language of Township Code Section 16.627.N.2 concerning parking spaces on major interior streets in addressing the alleged exceptions and evaluating the merits of For Ponds’ application; and consider Township Code Section 16.627.N.9 concerning oversized parking spaces in light of the superseding RSIS provisions applicable to Four Ponds’ application.
The Applicant, Four Ponds, seeks preliminary and final site plan approval to develop and construct 342 residential dwelling units, one community clubhouse and associated recreational facilities, along with roadways, parking, walkways, stormwater management, utilities, lighting, and landscaping improvements. The 342 units proposed consist of 270 townhouses and 72 flats, including 68 affordable housing units. The Property is located in the RMF-2 (Residential Multi-Family) Overlay Zone. The existing commercial building located on the property is proposed for demolition.
The application does not require any variances from the zoning standards of the RMF-2 Zone; however, the Applicant has requested that the Planning Board grant any interpretations, waivers or exceptions reflected in the plans and materials filed (as same may be amended or revised from time to time without further notice) or determined to be necessary during the review and processing of this application.
The application, plans, as well as the Superior Court decision and order are on file and available for public inspection by all interested parties during regular business hours in the Office of the Planning Board.
Four Ponds Center Associates, Applicant
Genova Burns Giantomasi Webster
Attorneys for Applicant
494 Broad Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102-3230
Hanover Planning Board encourages further redevelopment of “Whippany Center District”
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
ORDINANCE NO. 32-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER AMENDING AND
SUPPLEMENTING CHAPTER 166
OF THE CODE OF THE TOWNSHIP ENTITLED, LAND USE AND
DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION,
BY AMENDING THE REGULATIONS FOR THE WC – WHIPPANY CENTER ZONE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the current zoning regulations of the Township of Hanover include a WC – Whippany Center zone district: and
WHEREAS, the WC zone district was originally created in order to encourage the redevelopment of the properties in the district for a mixed-use center; and
WHEREAS, the WC zone district has been partially redeveloped under the current WC zone standards; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the Township has reexamined the WC district regulations and has recommended that the regulations be amended in order to further promote the completion of the redevelopment originally envisioned for the district and to adjust the regulations to reflect current conditions in the district.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the Township of Hanover in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey that Chapter 166 of the Code of the Township of Hanover, entitled Land Use and Development Legislation, is hereby amended and supplemented as follows:
Section 1. Paragraph E. in Section 166-186.14., Permitted accessory uses, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
E. Outdoor dining facilities accessory to a permitted restaurant use. Such facilities shall be subject to the provisions of ?166-119.5., provided that ?166-119.5.C. shall not be construed to require setbacks and buffers between outdoor dining facilities and residential uses which are located in the WC district and further provided that the requirements of ?166-119.5.H. shall not apply, but shall be superseded by the requirements in this Article.
Section 2. Section 166-186.15., Conditional uses, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
? 166-186.15. Conditional uses.
Conditional uses as set forth and regulated in ?166-150. are permitted in the WC District.
Section 3. Subsection B. of Section 166-186.16., Prohibited uses, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. The display of goods for sale outside the confines of a building and any business conducted outside the confines of a building, including but not limited to drive-in or drive-through uses, except that drive-in and drive-through banks and pharmacies and outdoor dining accessory to a permitted food service establishment shall be permitted and regulated as set forth in this Article.
Section 4. Subsection A of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
Section 5. Subsection D. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
D. Maximum floor area ratio. The maximum floor area ratio shall be based upon the net lot area, which shall exclude all floodways, wetlands and required transition areas for wetlands. The maximum floor area ratio shall vary by net lot area, as follows:
(1) For lots with a net lot area under 25,000 square feet: 25% of the net lot area.
(2) For lots with a net lot area of at least 25,000 square feet: 35% of the net lot area.
Section 6. Subsection F. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
F. Maximum floor area, office uses. No office building, or portion of a building devoted to office use in a mixed-use building, shall exceed a gross floor area of 9,000 square feet.
Section 7. Subsection G. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
G. Maximum building coverage. The maximum building coverage shall be based upon the net lot area, which shall exclude all floodways, wetlands and required transition areas for wetlands. The maximum building coverage shall vary by net lot area, as follows:
(1) For lots with a net lot area under 25,000 square feet: 25% of the net lot area.
(2) For lots with a net lot area of at least 25,000 square feet: 35% of the net lot area.
Section 8. Subsection H. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
H. Maximum improvement coverage. The maximum improvement coverage shall be based upon the net lot area, which shall exclude all floodways, wetlands and required transition areas for wetlands. The maximum improvement coverage shall vary by net lot area, as follows:
(1) For lots with a net lot area under 25,000 square feet: 65% of the net lot area.
(2) For lots with a net lot area of at least 25,000 square feet: 70% of the net lot area.
Section 9. Paragraph (1) in Subsection J. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) Minimum front yard depth: 50 feet, except for front yards which abut School Street. A minimum front yard depth of 5 feet shall apply to yards which abut the easterly and westerly side lines of School Street. No front yard requirement shall apply to the northerly dead end line of School Street.
Section 10. Paragraph (1) in Subsection M. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) Off-street parking areas and drives in the WC Zone District shall be located at least 25 feet from any street right-of-way line, except in those locations where driveways provide direct access to the street, and except for the School Street right-of-way. Off-street parking areas and drives shall be located at least 5 feet from the School Street right-of-way. In addition, no more than one third of the area within 50 feet of any street right-of-way abutting the tract shall be covered by paved surfaces of any type; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to the area within 50 feet of the School Street right-of-way.
Section 11. Subsection N. of Section 166-186.17., Development standards for conventional development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) No more than one driveway opening to any one street shall be permitted for each lot; provided, however, that this requirement shall not apply to School Street.
(2) In the event more than one driveway is located on a single lot, such driveways shall be located at least 75 feet apart, measured from the nearest pavement edge of the respective driveways, exclusive of flared aprons or curb radii.
(3) No drive-in use shall have direct driveway access to Route 10 or Troy Hills Road; access to drive-in uses shall only be other driveways or roadways.
Section 12. Subsection A. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Minimum tract area: eight contiguous acres.
Section 13. Paragraph (2) in Subsection B. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(2) Within the planned commercial development tract, individual lots shall be permitted, and such lots may have different owners. The required floor area ratio, coverage and yard setback requirements shall not apply to such individual lots, but only to the total development tract, unless specifically indicated otherwise in this Article.
Section 14. Paragraph (5) in Subsection C. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(5) Maximum floor area ratio: 35% of the net tract area of the planned commercial development.
Section 15. Paragraph (10)(a) in Subsection C. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Minimum front yard depth: 50 feet, except for front yards which abut School Street. A minimum front yard depth of 5 feet shall apply to yards which abut the easterly and westerly side lines of School Street. No front yard requirement shall apply to the northerly dead end line of School Street.
Section 16. Paragraph (1)(a) in Subsection E. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) At least one affordable unit for every four market-rate dwelling units in the project, but not less than nine affordable units.
Section 17. Paragraph (1)(b) in Subsection E. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby deleted and the current Paragraph (1)(c) is renumbered as Paragraph (1)(b).
Section 18. Paragraph (1) in Subsection F. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) The total number of driveways to and from public streets shall be limited only to those necessary to provide safe and convenient access, without undue impacts to the safety and mobility of traffic on abutting public streets, as determined by the Planning Board. The intent of this requirement is to encourage shared access and fewer driveway openings onto public streets than would otherwise be necessary for conventional development on individual lots.
(a) When located on a state highway, the number and location of driveways shall be not be greater than permitted by the State Highway Access Management Code.
(b) On Troy Hills Road, only one driveway shall be permitted for the planned development.
(c) On other public streets, driveway locations shall be as determined by the reviewing Board at the time of site plan approval.
Section 19. Paragraph (4)(c) in Subsection F. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(c) Off-street parking areas in the WC Zone District shall be located at least 25 feet from the street right-of-way lines for Route 10 and Troy Hills Road. In addition, no more than one third of the area within 50 feet of the street right-of-way for Route 10 and Troy Hills Road shall be covered by paved surfaces of any type. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in order to provide design flexibility, the Board may reduce the required setback from the Troy Hills Road right-of-way without the need for a variance, provided that:
[1] The area of parking area pavement within 25 feet of the Troy Hills Road right-of-way shall not be permitted to cover more than 5% of the tract area within 25 feet of the Troy Hills Road right-of-way; and
[2] The parking setback from the Troy Hills Road right-of-way shall not be reduced to less than 15 feet in any location.
Section 20. Paragraph (4) in Subsection F. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended by adding a Paragraph (d), to read as follows:
(d) Off street parking areas in the WC Zone District shall be located at least 5 feet from the westerly and easterly sides of the right-of-way of School Street.
Section 21. Paragraph (8) in Subsection F. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(8) Planned commercial development shall be designed to encourage pedestrian travel into the development from areas outside the development and to encourage pedestrian travel between different areas in the development. A paver walkway or walkways shall be provided with historic-style lighting along the Route 10 and Troy Hills Road frontages of the tract.
Section 22. Paragraph (1) in Subsection I. of Section 166-186.18., Development standards for planned commercial development, in Article XXXIC, WC Whippany Center District, is hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) The area, dimension and layout of such areas shall be designed to be sufficient for the number of persons anticipated to be using the area at one time. Each common area shall contain a contiguous area not less than 1,000 square feet and at least one common area, centrally located within the development, shall contain a contiguous area not less than 4,000 square feet and which shall have a horizontal dimension not less than 40 feet in any direction.
Section 23. In case, for any reason, any section or provision of this Ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the same shall not affect any other section or provision of this Ordinance, except so far as the section or provision so declared unconstitutional or invalid shall be severed from the remainder or any portion thereof.
Section 24. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are, to the extent of such inconsistency, hereby repealed.
Section 25. This ordinance shall take effect in accordance with the law.
DATE OF INTRODUCTION: October 10, 2013
DATE OF ADOPTION: November 14, 2013 NOTICE OF INTRODUCTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That the foregoing Ordinance was submitted in writing at a meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Hanover, in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey, held on the 10th day of October, 2013, introduced and read by title and passed on first reading and the Governing Body will further consider the same for second reading and final passage thereof at a meeting to be held on the 14th day of November, 2013, at 8:30 o’clock in the evening prevailing time, at the Municipal Building, 1000 Route 10, Whippany, in said Township of Hanover, at which time and place a public hearing will be held thereon by the Governing Body and all persons and citizens in interest shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning same.
JOSEPH A. GIORGIO,
TOWNSHIP CLERK
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER
COUNTY OF MORRIS
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
DATED: October 17, 2013
($217.36) 875912
Netcong Council refers the “Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan” to Planning Board
BOROUGH OF NETCONG
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE 2013-14
Notice is hereby given that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Borough Council of the Borough of Netcong in the County of Morris and State of New Jersey held on 10th day of October, 2013 and that the said Governing Body will further consider same for second reading and final passage thereof at a regular meeting to be held on the 14th day of November, 2013 to convene at 7:30 p.m. prevailing time at the Municipal Building 23 Maple Avenue, Netcong NJ at which time a public hearing will be held thereon by the Governing Body and all parties in interest and citizens and all persons shall have an opportunity to be heard concerning such ordinance.
Cynthia L. Eckert
Borough Clerk ORDINANCE #2013-14 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE TOWN REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR BLOCK 19, LOT 14
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2004, the Borough Council of the Borough of Netcong, by Resolution #2004-67, designated an area of the Borough including all of the following properties identified as Block 16.01 in part and Block 19 in its entirety, Lots 24, 25 and 25.01 in Block 16.01 and Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 21.01, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 28.01, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 34.01, 34.02, 35, 36, 37, 38, and 39 in Block 19 on the Borough of Netcong Tax Map, including all streets or portions thereof that are within the boundaries of the area described above, as an area in need of redevelopment, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 (the above-described area and properties hereinafter referred to as the “Redevelopment Area”); and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2005, the Borough Council, by Ordinance #2005-2, adopted Netcong Station Area Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council desire to encourage and facilitate the redevelopment of a specific portion of the Redevelopment Area located at 2 Flanders Road, commonly known as the “Old Pocketbook Factory” and identified as Block 19 Lot 14 on the Borough of Netcong Tax Map (the “Plan Area”); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council authorized and directed Phillips Preiss Grygeil LLC (“PPG”), Planning and Real Estate Consultants, to prepare a draft redevelopment plan for the Plan Area; and
WHEREAS, PPG prepared a draft redevelopment plan, entitled Redevelopment Plan For Block 19, Lot 14, dated October 2013 (the “Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan” or “Redevelopment Plan”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7, prior to adoption of an ordinance adopting a redevelopment plan, the governing body must refer the redevelopment plan to the Planning Board for comments and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, upon introduction of this Ordinance, the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan shall be referred to the Planning Board for comments and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board shall, within forty-five (45) days of referral of the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan, provide its comments and recommendations concerning the Redevelopment Plan in the form of a resolution, including a determination as to the consistency of the Redevelopment Plan with the Borough Master Plan and identification of any provisions of the Redevelopment Plan that it deems to be inconsistent with the Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Borough Council shall not adopt this Ordinance until it has received the Planning Board resolution and comments and recommendations or until forty-five (45) days have lapsed since referring the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan to the Planning Board, whichever occurs first; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have reviewed and considered the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan and shall have considered the Planning Board comments and recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to adopt the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Borough Council of the Borough of Netcong that the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment Plan is hereby adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment plan shall supersede existing zoning for the Plan Area that the Borough Zoning Ordinance District Map is hereby and shall be amended to specifically designate the Plan Area zoning as Pocketbook Factory Redevelopment.
INTRODUCED:
ADOPTED:
BOROUGH OF NETCONG
COUNTY OF MORRIS
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
ATTEST:
By:_________________________
Joseph A. Nametko, Mayor
Howell Township grants developer 1 year extension of a 27 lot Preliminary Final Major Subdivision
TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL
NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT ON JULY 18, 2013 THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL GRANTED A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME OF PRELIMINARY FINAL MAJOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL TO PERRY AND JANICE WILLETT (OAK GLEN ESTATES), FOR BLOCK 35.87, LOTS 86, 87, 88 & 89 AS DEPICTED ON THE TAX MAP OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL, AND MORE SPECIFICALLY LOCATED AT OAK GLEN ROAD, HOWELL TOWNSHIP, MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, APPLICATION NUMBER SD-2946 FOR CREATION OF TWENTY-SEVEN (27) RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND ONE (1) STORMWATER MANAGEMENT LOT. MAPS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE OFFICE OF THE PLANNING BOARD, HOWELL TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 4567 ROUTE 9 NORTH, HOWELL, NEW JERSEY.
PERRY AND JANICE WILLETT
The Legends at Mansfield is given the green light by the zoning board
TOWNSHIP OF MANSFIELD
ZONING BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT At the regular meeting of the Mansfield Township Zoning Board held on Monday, October 7, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Complex, 3135 Route 206S, Columbus, New Jersey, the following resolution was memorialized. RESOLUTION NUMBER 2013-09-13 : Resolution granting variance, preliminary and final major subdivision approval to Blue Sky Communities, Block 25 Lot 7.09 and Block 25.02, Lot 18, Legends Lane, for the purpose of completing the Legends at Mansfield residential development consisting of twelve (12) residential lots in Phase 2 of the development. Copies of the above application are on file in the Land Use Office at the Mansfield Township Municipal Complex, 3135 Route 206S, Columbus, NJ and are available for inspection during regular business hours. Barbara A. Crammer
North Brunswick to hear Transit Oriented-Development proposal
TOWNSHIP OF NORTH BRUNSWICK
LEGAL NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 7:30 PM in 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 approval for
modified roadway plans, amended general development plan approval, amended preliminary major site plan approval, amended preliminary and final major site plan and subdivision approval for
proposed Lots 9, 10 and 141 in Block 141, and final site plan approval for proposed Lots 44 and 45 in Block 141 (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 148, Lots 5.04, 7.01, 7.03 and 23 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:
Due to a proposed reduction in the size of the Project, the Applicant seeks approval of modified roadway improvement plans pursuant to Section 205-76.1.B(1)(d)[4][c] of the Township of North Brunswick Land Use Ordinance (“Ordinance”). Specifically, the Applicant
seeks the Board’s determination that Applicant is not required to construct the “Final Build Phase Maser Improvements.”
The Applicant also seeks amended general development plan approval to reorient residential and commercial uses on the Property.
In addition, the Applicant seeks 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; a train station; 1,300 transit parking spaces; and associated site improvements.
Furthermore, the Applicant seeks amended preliminary and final major subdivision approval for proposed Lots 9, 10 and 141 in Block 141.
Finally, the Applicant seeks amended preliminary and final major site plan approval for proposed Lots 44 and 45 in Block 141 so as to permit 15,456 square feet of retail uses, an accessory, sales, management and rental office/model units, and 18-27 dwelling units for a mixed-use building on proposed Lot 44, with associated parking on Lot 45. 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.
Further at this public hearing, the Board will consider the settlement (the “Settlement”) of the following three (3) lawsuits (the “Lawsuits”): Fair Share Housing Center, Inc., Plaintiff v. The
Township of North Brunswick, et als, Defendants, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division
2350270 v2 NBTOD Notice for October 24, 2013 Hearing
Middlesex County, Docket No. MID-L-6495-10, Fair Share Housing Center, Inc., Plaintiff v. The Township of North Brunswick, et als, Defendants, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division
Middlesex County, Docket No. MID-L-6081-12 and Fair Share Housing Center, Inc., Plaintiff v. The Township of North Brunswick, et als, Defendants, Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division
Middlesex County, Docket No. MID-L-7783-12. The Lawsuits were filed by Fair Share Housing Center, Inc. against the Board, the Applicant and the Township of North Brunswick and challenge
certain aspects of the prior Board approvals for the Project. At the hearing the Board may authorize the Settlement and may authorize the Board’s execution of the “Settlement Agreement by and among
Fair Share Housing Center, Inc.; the Township of North Brunswick; the Township of North Brunswick Planning Board and North Brunswick TOD Associates, LLC” (the “Settlement Agreement”) which incorporates the Settlement. Specifically, under the Settlement not less nor more than 12.2% (229 Units) of the residential units in the Project (“Affordable Units”) will, as set forth in more detail in the Settlement Agreement, be rental units affordable to households: (i) earning in excess of 50% but less than 80% of the median income for the region (“Moderate Income Units”); (ii) earning 50% or less of the median income for the region (“Tier 1 Low Income Units”); and (iii) earning 35% or less of median income for the region (the “Tier 2 Low Income Units”). The draft Settlement Agreement on file with Division of Planning & Affordable Housing of North Brunswick
sets forth the allocation of the Affordable Units among Moderate, Tier 1 Low and Tier 2 Low Income Units as well as the timing of their construction and other matters.
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 and copies of the draft Settlement Agreement 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.
($79.56) 873356
Borough of Raritan invites bidders to rehab properties
BOROUGH OF RARITAN INVITATION TO BIDDERS RARITAN HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Notice of Reschedule NOTICE TO BIDDERS is hereby given that sealed bids are invited and will be accepted as set forth herein for rehabilitation of the residential properties listed below. The bid opening scheduled for Monday, October 7th has been cancelled and rescheduled as listed herein. BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED at the Raritan Municipal Building located at 22 First Street, Raritan NJ 08869 in Council Chambers. Bids must be received at the municipal building no later than 1 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2013. Any bids received after the date and time set forth above will be rejected. No facsimile copies or emailed bids will be accepted. Any questions regarding the bid should be directed to Affordable Housing Administrators at 732-892-4292. BIDS MUST BE SUBMITTED on the Bid Proposal form included in the Bid Package. Bids must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes for each project with the name of the homeowner and the name of the bidding contractor clearly indicated on each envelope. BID PROPOSAL PACKAGES may be obtained by calling the Affordable Housing Administrators at 732-892-4292. BIDDERS MUST COMPLY with P.L. 1975, C.127 regarding Affirmative Action Regulations, and P.L. 1977, C.33 regarding Disclosure of Corporate and/or Partnership Ownership. Bidders must present a valid State of NJ Business Registration Certificate and Federal ID number and Insurance Certificate at time of bid. THE BID OPENING is scheduled for 1:00 PM on October 24, 2013 at the Raritan Municipal Building in the Council Chambers. We reserve the right to reject any and all bids, or to waive any informality in the bids and accompanying documents received if deemed in the best interest of the property owner. AHA hereby reserves the right to consider the bids for sixty (60) days after the receipt thereof. 1. 12 Cardinal Way 2. 49 Quick Avenue Raritan, NJ 08669 Raritan, NJ 08869 BY ORDER OF the Raritan Borough Council Daniel Jaxel, Borough Administrator and Karin Kneafsey, QPA ($36.52) 873436
West New York to vote on tax exemption for 422-426 21st Street
TOWN OF WEST NEW YORK County of Hudson ORDINANCE #21/13 AN ORDIANCE APPROVING A FIVE (5) YEAR TAX EXEMPTION FOR Three (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING CONSTRUCTED BY 422-426 61st Street LLC PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FIVE (5) YEAR EXEMPTION AND ABATEMENT LAW, N.J.S.A. 40-A:21-1 ET. SEQ. AND SECTION 7 OF ORDINANCE 11/07 AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED FIVE YEAR TAX ABATEMENT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, 422-426 61st Street LLC, (the “Entity”) owns certain property known as Block 51, Lot 2, (the “Property”) on the Official Tax map of the Town of West New York (the “Town”); and WHEREAS, the Property is located in the Town, and in an area previously found to be in need of redevelopment; and WHEREAS, the Entity has filed an application (“Application”) for a tax exemption for one (1) project involving the construction of a three (3) story, multi-family building containing 15 residential units, to be offered for rent; and WHEREAS, the Town is authorized to adopt an ordinance to utilize tax exemptions/ abatements pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-A:21-1 et. seq., the Five (5) Year Exemption and Abatement Law; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-A:21-1 et seq., the Town adopted Ordinance 11/07, an Ordinance entitled Five Year Tax Abatement Ordinance (“the Ordinance”) to allow Five (5) Year Tax exemptions which allows the town to enter into a tax agreement with the applicant for the exemption and abatement of local real estate property taxes and the payment of an amount in lieu of full property taxes; WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40-A:21-1 et seq., and Section 7 of the Ordinance, a tax exemption for new construction of multiple dwellings is permissible; and WHEREAS, under the five-year tax exemption, the Entity is required to pay the Town (in addition to the full taxes on the land, which shall continue to be conventionally assessed and taxed) a payment in lieu of taxes for the new improvements on the Property; and WHEREAS, the application for tax exemption was complete and timely filed; and WHEREAS, the Property in 2013 generated approximately $13,867.00 in taxes; and WHEREAS, the Town’s assessor and its Abatement Consultant have reviewed the application and determined that its contents satisfy the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:21-1 et. seq. and Ordinance 11/07; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has determined that the proposed Project Improvements are eligible for tax exemption pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:21-9 and the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, under the five-year tax exemption, the Entity is required to pay the Town (in addition to the full taxes on the land, which shall continue to be conventionally assessed and taxed) payment in lieu of taxes for the new improvements on the Property, based on an estimated tax otherwise due on the improvements on the completed project of $76,706. as follows: (a) In the first full year following substantial completion, no payment on the new improvements; (b) In the second full year following completion, an amount equal to 20% of taxes otherwise due on the new improvements, estimated to be $12,050; (c) In the third full year of following completion, an amount equal to 40% of taxes otherwise due on the new improvements, estimated to be $24,100; (d) In the fourth full year following completion, an amount equal to 60% of taxes otherwise due on the new improvements, estimated to be $36,150; (e) In the fifth full year following completion, an amount equal to 80% of taxes otherwise due on the improvements, estimated to be $48,200; and WHEREAS, upon the expiration of the tax exemption, it is estimated that the Project Improvements for each separate project in total will generate a tax payment of approximately $76,600. based on the current tax rate; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Major and Board of Commissioners of the Town of West New York, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey as follows: 1. The above recital is incorporated as if fully set forth at length herein. 2. The Application for a five (5) year tax exemption for the full and true value of the Project Improvements for each separate project is hereby approved. 3. The Major or Municipal administrator is hereby authorized to execute a five-year tax exemption agreement (“Tax Agreement”) for each separate project which shall contain, at a minimum, the following terms and conditions: (a) The payment in lieu of taxes on the Project Improvements shall in total be: (i)Year 1: the tax year following substantial completion, no payment in lieu of taxes otherwise due. (ii) Year 2: the second tax year, 20% taxes otherwise due, estimated to be $12,050; (iii) Year 3: the third tax year, 40% of taxes otherwise due, estimated to be $24,100; (iv)Year 4: the fourth tax year, 60% of taxes otherwise due, estimated to be $36,150; (v) Year 5: the fifth tax year, 80% of taxes otherwise due, estimated to be $48,200; 4. The taxes otherwise due for the Project Improvements shall be determined as of the date of completion by the municipal Tax Assessor. 5. The Tax Agreements for each project shall take effect for each project immediately following the completion and occupancy of such project and shall have a duration of five years unless terminated prior thereto. 6. With respect to the transfer of the property, where it is determined that the new owner of the property will continue to use the property pursuant to the conditions which qualified the property, no tax shall be due, the exemption shall continue and the agreement shall remain in effect; and 7. At the termination of each Tax Agreement, the new improvements shall be subject to all applicable real estate property taxes as provided by State law and regulation and local ordinance; but nothing herein shall prohibit a project, at the termination of an agreement, from qualifying for, and the receiving the full benefits of, any other tax preferences provided by law. 8. The Municipal Clerk shall forward a copy of the Tax Agreements to the Director of the Division of Local Government Services in the Department of Community Affairs within thirty (30) days of the date of execution of each separate Tax Agreement. 9. The Tax Agreements shall be subject to the provisions of Section 11 of the Ordinance, as may be applicable. 10. All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent herewith, excepting the Ordinance, are hereby repealed. 11. This ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provided by law. Introduced: 8/21/13 Re-Introduced: 9/27/13 Notice The foregoing Ordinance was adopted for first reading by the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the Town of West New York, New Jersey, on August 21, 2013 and was tabled and carried and ordered published for re-introduction on September 27, 2013, at which time this Ordinance was further ordered to be published and will be further considered before final passage at a public hearing on November 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Commission Chambers, Municipal Building, West New York, NJ. A copy of this Ordinance has been posted on the bulletin board upon which public notices are customarily posted on in the Town Hall of the Town of West New York, and a copy (at no charge) is available up to and including the time of such meeting to the members of the public of the Town who shall request such copies, at the Office of the Town Clerk in said Town Hall in West New York, N.J. Carmela Riccie, RMC Town Clerk 10/15/13 $154.24