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Monthly Archives: June 2014
North Bergen to Consider Placing Existing Condominimums in Redevelopment Area
Aberdeen Town Council To Vote on Freneau Redevelopment Plan
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ORDINANCE NO. 8-2014 PUBLIC NOTICE OF PENDING ORDINANCE AND SUMMARY The ordinance, the summary of terms of which are included herein, was introduced and passed upon first reading at a Regular Meeting of the Township Council in the Township of Aberdeen, in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, on June 5, 2014. It will be further considered for final passage, after public hearing thereon, at a Regular Meeting of the Township Council to be held at the Township’s Municipal Building, One Aberdeen Square, Aberdeen, on July 1, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. During the week prior to and up to and including the date of such meeting, copies of the full ordinance will be available at no cost and during regular business hours, at the Office of the Township Clerk for members of the general public who shall request the same. The summary of such ordinance is as follows: Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ABERDEEN APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE FRENEAU REDEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING LAW (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, ET SEQ.) Purpose: This Ordinance amends the General Ordinances, Land Development Ordinances of the Township of Aberdeen to provide for the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan for the development of a residential project within the redevelopment area located in the Freneau redevelopment are, previously designated as an area in need of redevelopment, within the Township of Aberdeen. This Ordinance shall take effect at the time and in the manner provide by law. KAREN A. VENTURA CLERK, ABERDEEN TOWNSHIP ($45.00) 092365
Summit Planning Board Grants Approval for 12 Town Houses
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City of Trenton Puts Out RFP on former Bell Telephone Building
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Jersey City to hear application which reduces minimum unit size. Sign of things to come?
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Dunellen to Hear Redevelopment Application for Mixed Use Building
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BOROUGH OF DUNELLEN PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that on Monday, June 23, 2014, at 7:30 PM in the Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held by the Planning Board of the Borough of Dunellen for Preliminary and Final Site Plan and Variance Approvals (Section 115A-15.1C & RSIS: off-street parking – 34 spaces required, 22 spaces provided; Section 115-35G: diagonal or corner building entrances prohibited, corner building entrance proposed; various waivers from completeness checklist) and such other variances, relief and/or waivers that may be required upon an analysis of the plans and testimony at the PUBLIC HEARING on the Application submitted by the Applicant/Owner, 216 North Avenue Associates, LLC, for the property located at 216-234 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, Block 2, Lot 17.01 on the Tax Map of the Borough of Dunellen. The property is located in Zone B (Business District) and included in the Dunellen Downtown Redevelopment Plan. The Applicant is proposing to construct a 3-story, mixed-use building on the property consisting of first floor commercial space of approximately 3,600 sf. and 4 residential units on the 2nd and 3rd floors for a total of 8 two-bedroom units. When the case is called you may appear either in person or by agent or attorney and present any objections which you may have to the granting of this Application. All documents relating to this Application are on file and available for PUBLIC INSPECTION in the Planning Board Office located in the Municipal Building, 355 North Avenue, Dunellen, New Jersey, during that Office’s business hours. Joseph Paparo, Esq. HEHL & HEHL, PC Attorneys for the Applicant ($29.92) 091660
Harrison Township Joint land Board to determine redevelopment future
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Holmdel Rings the Long Term Tax Agreement Bell at Bell Labs
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ORDINANCE NO. 2014-17 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOLMDEL APPROVING THE FINANCIAL AGREEMENT FOR A LONG TERM TAX AGREEMENT WITH THE REDEVELOPER OF THE FORMER BELL SITE PURSUANT TO THE NEW JERSEY LONG TERM TAX EXEMPTION LAW (N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 ET SEQ.) WHEREAS, the Township Committee and Township Planning Board of the Township of Holmdel have engaged in multiple investigations and studies pursuant to the requirements of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. (the “Redevelopment Law”) relating to the former Bell Laboratories property consisting of approximately 473 acres located in the Township along Crawfords Corner Road and Roberts Road with frontage on Middletown Road and known as block 11, lots 38, 38.02, 73.01, 73.02, 73.03 and 73.04 on the Township tax map (the “Former Bell Site”); and WHEREAS, such investigations and studies resulted in the Township, by resolution dated May 5, 2011, designating the Former Bell Site as an “as an area in need of rehabilitation” and subsequently, by resolution dated May 3, 2012, “as area in need of redevelopment” under the terms of the Redevelopment Law; and WHEREAS, on May 17, 2012, the Township Committee adopted Ordinance No. 2012-12, approving and adopting the Alcatel Lucent Redevelopment Plan dated April 2012 prepared by CME Associates (the “Redevelopment Plan”); and WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Plan proposes the reuse of the existing approximately 1,675,000 square foot main building on the Land that makes up a portion of the Former Bell Site (the “Property”) to transform the underutilized building into an economically and socially productive use which will contribute to the general welfare of the Township; and WHEREAS, the Entity will be the redeveloper of the Property and will enter into an agreement with the Township governing the terms and conditions of said redevelopment (the “Redevelopment Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Entity has made a written application (the “Application”) to the Mayor and Committee for a long term tax exemption pursuant to the Long Term Tax Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq. (the “Exemption Law”), for the improvements to be constructed at the Building as part of the Project; and WHEREAS, the provisions of the Exemption Law authorize the Township to accept annual service charges in lieu of real property taxes paid by the Entity to the Township; and WHEREAS, the Project will be subject to the requirements of the Exemption Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:20-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, the Redeveloper is an urban renewal entity duly formed in accordance with the Exemption Law and approved by the Department of Community Affairs; and WHEREAS, a Financial Agreement has been negotiated between the Township and Redeveloper in accordance with the Exemption Law, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the said Financial Agreement will be on file in the Office of the Township Clerk. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel, in the County of Monmouth, that the Financial Agreement negotiated by and between the Township and the Redeveloper, for the Former Bell Site property is hereby approved. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that the Mayor is authorized to execute on behalf of the Township the said Financial Agreement in substantially the same form as that attached hereto as Exhibit A, to be agreed to and approved by Township counsel and the Redeveloper. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that all ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance be and the same hereby are repealed. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that if any portion or clause of this Ordinance is declared null and void for any reason whatsoever, same shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other part or portion of this Ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon final passage and publication as required by law, as the “Ordinance Approving the Financial Agreement for the Former Bell Site.” PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the foregoing proposed Ordinance was introduced and read by title for the first time at the June 5, 2014, meeting of the Township Committee of the Township of Holmdel and this Ordinance will be considered for final passage at the June 17, 2014, meeting of the Township Committee to be held at 7:30 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be reached at Holmdel Township Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 4 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, New Jersey, at which time and place all persons interested will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning same. Maureen Doloughty, Municipal Clerk ($117.00) 091831
Wall Township to Hold “Fire Sale” of fire department property “not needed for public purposes”
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS FIRE DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWNSHIP OF WALL, COUNTY OF MONMOUTH, STATE OF NEW JERSEY The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Wall, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey, will hold a sale at auction on July 2, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the District Office, 1511 18th Avenue, Wall, New Jersey, to sell a parcel of land and building appurtenant thereto which is not needed for public purposes. The property is known as Block 1, Lot 2, on the Wall Township Tax Maps, commonly known as 1612 State Highway 71, Wall Township, New Jersey. Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12-1, et seq., the Board has determined to sell the above mentioned property and building to the highest bidder with the minimum bid being set at one hundred sixty thousand dollars ($160,000.00). The property site is approximately eight thousand eight hundred eighty-six (8,886) square feet with eighty (80) feet frontage to State Highway 71. The improvements (building) consist of a two (2) story, brick and frame construction structure with a total floor area of four thousand three hundred sixty-five (4,365) square feet and an asphalt paved parking area for seven (7)? vehicles. The Board will only accept bids for an all cash purchase of the property and improvements. The highest bidder will be required to pay, by either cash, wire transfer or bank check, a deposit equal to ten percent (10%) of the bid price at the close of the bidding, with the balance (full payment) to be paid by either cash, wire transfer or bank check at closing of title which shall occur within thirty (30) days of the acceptance of the bid by the Board. Pending closing of title, the deposit paid will be held by the Board in a non-interest bearing escrow account which shall be credited to the successful bidder against the purchase price at closing. The Board shall accept or reject bids no later than at the second public meeting of the Board following the auction. No bid shall be considered finally accepted until formal action of the Board is taken. The highest bidder’s offer shall be irrevocable for sixty (60) days following the public sale. The sale of the property and improvements is subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and limitations set forth in a Contract of Sale which the successful bidder shall be required to execute at the conclusion of the auction and payment of the required deposit, and which will be on file with the Board Clerk and will include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. The property and improvements are being sold in an “as is” and “where as” condition; 2. The property and improvements are to be sold subject to existing zoning (the parcel to be sold is subject to the West Belmar Gateway Area Redevelopment Plan adopted by the Township governing body pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq. A copy of the Plan can be viewed in the District Office); 3. The closing of title to the property and improvements is “Time of the Essence” and must take place within thirty (30) days of formal approval by the Board; 4. No representations are made by the Board or any of its employees, agents, members or officials as to the utility, usability or environmental conditions of the property and improvements. Inspections and testing of the property and improvements shall be conducted at the bidder’s own cost and expense; and 5. The successful bidder, at closing, shall be required to pay three hundred dollars ($300.00) to the Board for legal fees for preparation of the deed and other necessary documents to transfer title and a sum not to exceed seven hundred dollars ($700.00) for the cost of advertising of the sale.
The Board reserves the right to accept the highest responsive bid if equal to or greater than the minimum bid price, or to reject all bids at the public sale and not to award to the highest bidder. The Board reserves the right to waive any and all defects and informalities in any proposal, and to accept or reject the highest responsible and responsive bid deemed to be in the best interest of the District. Any material prepared and distributed in connection with this auction sale is for convenience purposes only and is intended to give prospective bidders a general understanding of the condition, location and size of the property. The Board is not responsible for errors that may appear in such materials. Each prospective bidder is urged to thoroughly research and examine the property prior to placing a bid. The property will be available for inspection by appointment only. Prospective bidders desiring to inspect the property should contact William G. Newberry, Director of Fire Services, at (732) 681-6458 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to make an appointment, or by email to the Director’s attention at wnewberry@wtfd1.com. It is suggested and recommended that potential bidders perform title searches and/or last owner and lien searches on the property that they are interested in bidding upon prior to the date of bid submission in order that the potential bidder may be adequately apprised of any encumbrances or restrictions of record affecting the use and enjoyment of the property. It is further suggested and recommended that potential bidders exercise due diligence with respect to every state of facts including open permits, local fines, penalties, taxes, assessments, etc., which may not be of record but which may nonetheless affect the use and enjoyment of the property. The Board of Fire Commissioners shall not be responsible for the costs associated with such searches in the event that the Board is unable to convey title and/or if a bid is rejected. The Board has compiled this Notice to benefit prospective bidders. To the best of the Board’s knowledge, the information contained in the Notice is accurate. The Board and any of its officials, officers, employees, assigns, designees, agents or contractors shall not assume any liability for inaccuracies and respectfully instructs all interested parties to independently verify this information. The Board shall only receive and/or accept bids on the proposal form prepared by the Board which may be obtained by emailing the Director at wnewberry@wtfd1.com. Bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “District Property Sale” on the outside addressed to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District No. 1, Township of Wall. The bid must be delivered to the District Office, 1511 18th Avenue, Wall, New Jersey 07719, at 1:00 p.m. on July 2, 2014. If mailed, all bids must be mailed by Certified Mail, to the Board of Fire Commissioners, Fire District No. 1, Township of Wall, P.O. Box 53, Belmar, New Jersey 07719, and received on or before the above set forth time and date. No bid will be considered unless in writing on the form furnished. Bids may not be faxed, transmitted over the telephone or emailed. The Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Wall, assumes no responsibility for delays in any form of carrier, mail or delivery service causing the bid to be received untimely. All questions concerning this Notice of Public Sale shall be addressed to William G. Newberry, Director of Fire Services, 1511 18th Avenue, Wall, New Jersey 07719, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., telephone number (732) 681-6458 or via email at wnewberry@wtfd1.com. By authorization of the Board of Fire Commissioners of Fire District No. 1, Township of Wall, County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. NORMAN R. STELLING, CLERK Board of Fire Commissioners Fire District No. 1 Township of Wall ($360.00) 091126
Berlin Planning Board to hear Application for 472 Apartment with 6,781 sf club house
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned Applicant, Berlin Multi Family, LLC (“Applicant”) has filed an application together with supporting materials (“Application”) with the Borough of Berlin Planning Board (“Board”), seeking preliminary major site plan approval and minor subdivision approval, and any and all other relief that may be necessary (collectively “Approval”) for a residential development consisting of four hundred seventy two (472) apartment units, a 6,781 square foot clubhouse and other recreational amenities, 941 total parking spaces, interior walkways, storm water facilities and other supporting improvements (the “Project”). Of the 472 total units within the Project, 71 of those units shall be deed restricted as affordable housing for very low, low and moderate income households, as those terms are defined by New Jersey law. The 472 units shall be contained within 24 buildings of which 18 shall be three (3) story buildings and six (6) shall be two story buildings. The minor subdivision component of the Application is to approve the consolidation of two (2) lots into one (1) lot.The property upon which the Project is proposed consists of approximately 30.61 acres and is located on Tansboro Road (County Route 561) between Tansgate Blvd. (located in Berlin Borough) and Riggs Avenue (located in Winslow Township) (the “Property”). The Property is designated on the tax maps of the Borough of Berlin as Block 1700, Lots 1 & 3 and is located within the Borough’s R-5 Apartment and Townhouse Zoning District. This Notice is being provided in accordance with NJSA 40:55D-12.
The Application may require exception from New Jersey’s Residential Site Improvement Standards for parking intended to serve the residential units within the Project as the Application currently proposes 917 parking spaces when 918 parking spaces may be required. Aside from the foregoing, potential parking exception, the Application does not currently seek any additional variance and/or waiver relief from with the Borough zoning code or New Jersey’s Residential Site Improvement Standards. However, during the course of the Application process, there may be certain additional variances, submission waivers, design waivers, exceptions and/or waivers from the requirements of the Borough zoning code, the Residential Site Improvement Standards and/or other applicable regulations that may be necessary to permit approval of the Project as submitted or with such changes as may be requested or accepted by the Board. This notice is intended to advise you of the Application’s potential need for such additional variance and/or waiver relief.
Copies of the Application are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Borough Planning and Construction Office, located at Berlin Borough Hall 59 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009, ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
A public hearing on the Application will be conducted before the Board at Borough Hall, Council Chambers, 59 S. White Horse Pike, Berlin, New Jersey 08009 on June 9, 2014 at 7:00 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: May 26, 2014 Applicant: Berlin Multi Family, LLC By: Richard J. Hoff, Jr., Esq. BISGAIER HOFF, LLC 25 Chestnut Street, Suite 3 Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033 (856) 795-0150 Attorney for Applicant (1658684) ($75.52)