affordable housing

Dumont Discusses COAH Third Round Obligation at Special Joint Meeting

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Bergen County NJ by | No Comments Friday, December 6, 2013

Public Notice:

 

Borough of Dumont Bergen County, N.J. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Land Use Board of the Borough of Dumont will be holding a specialjoint public meetingwith the Dumont Borough Council on December 17, 2013 to commence at 8:00p.m. During said meeting the Land Use Board shall consider the adoption of a Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for inclusion in the Borough of Dumont Master Plan and recommendation to the Borough governing body for submission to the Council on Affordable Housing. The meeting will take place in the Senior Center, located at 39 Dumont Avenue, Dumont, N.J. A copy of the proposed plan is available for review at the Municipal Building during normal business hours, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Formal action will be taken. Dec 2, 2013-fee:$23.63 (25) 3604567
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Ocean Township Ocean County, to Hear Application for 76 Age-Restricted, Affordable Rental Community

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Apartments, Ocean County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Saturday, November 30, 2013

 

Ocean Township

Affordable Housing in Ocean Township

Public Notice:

 

TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN COUNTY OF OCEANNEWSPAPER PUBLICATION OF NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Ocean Planning Board (the “Board”) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Township of Ocean Town Hall at 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, New Jersey, County of Ocean.
The Application is made by MBI Development Company, Inc. (the “Applicant”) concerning the property identified as Block 41, Lots 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.03, 29.07, 30, and 36.01 on the Tax Map of the Township of Ocean.
The Applicant seeks to construct a three story 76 Unit Residential Structure for age restricted (senior) affordable rental housing.
The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for an Amended Major Site Plan (Preliminary and Final Approval), a Minor Subdivision, Bulk Variances, Site Plan Waivers (if necessary) and such other relief as may be deemed appropriate.
Application is made for the purpose of the following relief:
-An amended Major Site Plan (Preliminary and Final Approval) to construct a three story 76 unit Residential Structure for age restricted (senior) affordable rental housing;
-A Minor Subdivision to subdivide one (1) lot to create three (3) lots;
Parking setback line: The Applicant seeks approval of an approximate 17′ parking setback where 25′ is required by Township Ordinance;
Maximum height of building: The Applicant seeks a 3 story structure whereas 2.5 stories are the maximum allowed by Ordinance. The 3 story height is consistent with the prior existing approval on the Premises;
Right-of-way: Willow Street meets the 60′ right-of-way requirement, however, Willow Street will be a private street and not a municipal street;
Memorial Drive sidewalk (both sides): The Township Zoning Ordinance requires a 10′ wide sidewalk on both sides of a street. Applicant proposes a 4′ sidewalk on one side, as the Applicant does not have ownership or control of the other side of Memorial Drive;
Willow Street sidewalk (both sides): The Township Zoning Ordinance requires a 10′ wide sidewalk on both sides of a street. Applicant proposes a 86′ sidewalk on one side. The Applicant has safety concerns about sidewalks on both sides of the privately owned Willow Street;
Parking requirements on both sides of Memorial Drive: The Township Ordinance requires 9′ wide parking spaces on both sides of a street. As previously indicated, the Applicant does not own or control the other side of Memorial Drive. In addition, the Applicant proposes no parking on Memorial Drive as there is sufficient parking within the development;
Parking requirements on both sides of Willow Street: The Township Ordinance requires 9′ wide parking facilities on both sides of a street. The Applicant proposes 20 angled parking spaces on one side of Willow Street; and
-Any and all other waivers, variances, or approvals that the Board may require.
A copy of the proposed plan(s) are available for public inspection during official hours at the office of the Board in the Municipal Building, 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, New Jersey, County of Ocean. For more information please call (609) 693-3302.
Further take notice that said Board may at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearings from time to time, and you are hereby notified that you should make diligent inquiry of the Board Secretary concerning such adjournments, postponements, or continuations.
MBI Development Company Inc.
c/o The D’Elia Law Firm, LLC
13000 Lincoln Drive West, Suite 300
Marlton, New Jersey 08053
($99.00) 913726
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Eatontown Housing Plan Element and Fair Shair Housing Ordinance to be Heard by Planning Board

Posted in: Master Plan, Monmouth County NJ by | No Comments Friday, November 15, 2013

Public Notice:

Eatontown  Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Housing Ordinance

BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN

PUBLIC NOTICE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of Eatontown, Monmouth County, New Jersey, will conduct a public hearing on December 9, 2013 at a regular meeting beginning at 7:30 pm in the Municipal Building 2nd Floor, 47 Broad Street, Eatontown for the purpose of adopting the revised Eatontown Housing Plan Element and Fair Share Housing as an Appendix to the adopted 2007 Master Plan of the Borough of Eatontown. The final version of the Housing Plan Element & Fair Share Housing document, is on file at the Office of the Borough Clerk, Eatontown Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, Eatontown, NJ and is available for review during normal business hours.
BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN
PLANNING BOARD
($26.00) 905612

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Franklin Lakes Zoning to add Planned Residence District-2 Zone To Provide for a Variety of Housing

Posted in: Bergen County NJ, Re-Zoning, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Friday, November 15, 2013

Public Notice:

 

BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES LEGAL NOTICE INTRODUCTION NOTICE
Notice IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following proposed Ordinance was introduced and passed on first reading at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Franklin Lakes, Bergen County, New Jersey, held on the 12th day of November 2013, and that said Ordinance will be taken up for further consideration for final passage at a meeting of said Mayor and Council to be held at its meeting place in the Municipal Building 480 DeKorte Drive Franklin Lakes, New Jersey on the 17th day of December 2013 at 7:30 PM or as soon thereafter as the matter can be reached, at which time and place all persons who may be interested therein will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning the same. Sally T. Bleeker Borough Clerk This ordinance referred to is as follows: BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES Zoning ORDINANCE 1579 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 300 “LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT” OF THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF FRANKLIN LAKES TO ESTABLISH THE PRD-2 PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT-2 ZONING DISTRICT Additions are shown as thus; deletions are shown as [thus]. Section 300-98. Terms Defined GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN A comprehensive plan for the development of a planned development pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-45. [MLUL]Section 300-110.1. PRD-2 Planned Residence District-2.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the PRD-2 Planned Residence District-2 is to provide standards that will support the Borough’s growing demand for a variety of housing types in a manner that is sensitive to the environmental features in the district. Additionally, development in this district is intended to assist the Borough to meet its affordable housing obligation and to implement the Affordable Housing/COAH Mediation Agreement for lands within the district. This Ordinance has been adopted, in part, pursuant to said Affordable Housing/COAH Mediation Agreement, dated _____, 2013), executed by and among the Galenkamp Brothers Partnership, The Mountain Club, Inc., Toll Bros., Inc., the Borough of Franklin Lakes and the Planning Board of the Borough of Franklin Lakes (collectively, the “Parties”) with regard to the zoning of the lands commonly known as the Mountain View Golf Course (the “Property”) and, with regard to any application or development of the Property, the Parties intend and it is hereby resolved that the terms and conditions of the Affordable Housing/COAH Mediation Agreement shall be deemed included herein and made a part hereof and shall be applicable to any such application or development.
Note: This is not the entire ordinance.
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The City of Summit Housing Authority puts out RFP for Legal Counsel.

Posted in: Legal, RFP/RFQ, Union County NJ by | No Comments Tuesday, November 12, 2013

CITY OF SUMMIT

SUMMIT HOUSING AUTHORITY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES
The Housing Authority of the City of Summit, New Jersey is seeking proposals from Attorneys/Law Firms for General Legal Services for the fiscal year January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Only sealed proposals in an envelope marked “2014 Legal Services” from qualified professionals will be accepted no later than 1:00 PM (prevailing time) on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at the Summit Housing Authority, 512 Springfield Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901 Attention: Joseph M. Billy, Jr., Executive Director. The RFP package may be obtained by contacting Michelle Salazar at msalazar@summitnjha.org or calling the Housing Authority offices at (908) 273-6413. No late proposals will be accepted. No proposal shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days without the written consent of the Authority. The Authority reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the selection process.
By: Joseph M. Billy, Jr.
Executive Director
11/08/2013
($17.16) 901083

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CIty of Orange Housing Development Corp. puts out RFP for Contractor

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Contractors, Essex County NJ, RFP/RFQ by | No Comments Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Public Notice:

 

  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS THE ORANGE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION The Orange Housing Development Corporation invites qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for: OAKWOOD AVENUE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Construction of a new 3-story, +/- 10,710 gsf, 7-unit, wood framed, residential apartment building with associated site improvements located on Oakwood Avenue in Orange, New Jersey.  The project will be awarded as a single-prime contract for construction to a general contractor. All qualified Contractors may obtain documentation at KNTM Architects, L.L.C. offices located at 28 Washington Street, East Orange, NJ 07017. Appointment is necessary. Drawings, specifications, forms of bid, and bonds for proposed work are available for pickup weekdays from Thursday, November 7, 2013 through Thursday, November 14, 2013. Pick up appointments will be accepted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The final date to pick up the drawings will be Thursday, November 14, 2013 after the pre-bid meeting. You must schedule an appointment to pick up the documents on any of the above dates. Call Karen Nichols, Project Manager at 973-676-7700 Ext. 1#. There will be a non-refundable fee of Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) in the form of a check or money order payable to Orange Housing Development Corporation that will be required for each set of the bid documents.  Bidders must be registered to do business by the State of New Jersey and have required Registration Number. Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 ET. SEQ and N.J.A.C. 17:27 ET SEQ. Bids must be submitted to The Orange Housing Development Corporation c/o Dr. Walter D. McNeil, Jr. (President), 340 Thomas Boulevard, Orange, NJ 07050. Bid responses will be accepted on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 no later than 2:00 p.m. There will be a bidder’s conference held Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the community room located at 105 Wilson Place, Orange, NJ 07050. Immediately following the conference, there will be a site visit at the project site. The bidder’s conference is not mandatory but is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.  The Orange Housing Development Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive defects or informalities, or to accept any bid as it shall deep for the best interest of The Orange Housing Development Corporation. ALL BIDS MUST BE MAILED OR HAND-DELIVERED . FAXES OR E-MAIL BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ALL BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT (1) ORIGINAL AND (3) COPIES. ALL SUBMITTED BIDS MUST INCLUDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Dr. Walter D. McNeil, Jr.  President The Orange Housing Development Corporation $133.40   
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Township of Ocean Redevelopment Committee, Ocean County, to hear 76 Unit Age-Restricted, Affordable Housing Application

Posted in: Affordable Housing, age-restricted, Apartments, Ocean County NJ, Redevelopment, Site Plan - Subdivision by | No Comments Saturday, November 2, 2013

TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN COUNTY OF OCEAN

NEWSPAPER PUBLICATION
OF NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Ocean acting in its capacity as the Township of Ocean Redevelopment Committee (the “Committee”) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. in the Township of Ocean Town Hall at 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, New Jersey, County of Ocean.
The Application is made by MBI Development Inc. (the “Applicant”) concerning the property identified as Block 41, Lots 25, 26, 27, 28, 29.03, 29.07, 30, and 36.01 on the Tax Map of the Township of Ocean.
The Applicant seeks to construct a three story 76 Unit Residential Structure for age restricted (senior) affordable rental housing.
The purpose of the hearing is to make a determination that the proposed Plan is consistent with the legal requirements of the Township of Ocean Economic Redevelopment Plan together with any and all other approvals that the Committee may require or deem appropriate.
A copy of the proposed plan(s) are available for public inspection during official hours at the office of the Committee in the Municipal Building, 50 Railroad Avenue, Waretown, New Jersey, County of Ocean. For more information please call (609) 693-3302.
Further take notice that said Committee may at its discretion, adjourn, postpone, or continue the said hearings from time to time, and you are hereby notified that you should make diligent inquiry of the Committee Secretary concerning such adjournments, postponements, or continuations.
MBI Development Inc
c/o The D’Elia Law Firm, LLC
13000 Lincoln Drive West, Suite 300
Marlton, New Jersey 08053
($49.00) 893162

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Wharton Planning Board to Hear 66 Unit Town House Project

Posted in: Affordable Housing, Morris County NJ, Site Plan - Subdivision, Town Houses by | No Comments Thursday, October 31, 2013

Public Notice:

  BOROUGH OF WHARTON
PUBLIC NOTICE BOROUGH OF WHARTON PLANNING BOARD PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Wharton Woods, LLC, (the “Applicant”) has submitted an application to the Planning Board of the Borough of Wharton (the “Board”) for preliminary and final site plan approval with variances and waivers with respect to the property located on Old Irondale Road, Wharton, New Jersey (the “Property”). The Property is identified as Block 1603, Lot 14 on the official tax map of Borough of Wharton. The Applicant is proposing the development of a 66-unit multi-family residential townhome project on the Property. The Property is located within the Borough’s AH-2-Affordable Housing Zone District. The project includes the construction of affordable housing units. In addition to preliminary and final site plan approvals, the Applicant is requesting variances pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-70(c)(1) and/or (c)(2), including variances from the following Sections of the Borough of Wharton Code: Section 165-74-Illumination levels exceeded Section 165-93D2- Structure exceeds overall building length of 200′ on one plane Townhouse structures have more than eight (8) units in one (1) townhouse building group Section 165-93D3-Less than 15% of total land area devoted to usable recreation space Section 165-94E1-Walls exceed six (6) feet in height in certain locations Section 165-94E3-Walls exceed six (6) feet in height in locations and are not terraced Section 165-90G2(b)- No building shall be closer to another building than the height of the tallest building on site Section 165-97- A 25′ landscape buffer is not provided around the entire perimeter of Property Section 165-97E-Structures are proposed in the landscape buffer area Section 165-99D-Steep Slope Disturbance Variance Design waivers are also requested with respect to Sections 165-52D & E, regarding right of way on Old Irondale Road and Section 267-4F pertaining to stormwater infiltration. In addition to the above approvals, the Applicant requests that the application be deemed amended to include, and that the Board grant any additional approvals, variances, exceptions, or waivers determined to be necessary or desirable in the review and processing of this application, whether requested by the Applicant, the Board or otherwise. A public hearing on said application will be held by the Board on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Borough of Wharton, Municipal Building, 10 Robert Street, Wharton, NJ 07885, at which time any interested party may appear, if they so desire, either in person, or by agent or attorney and ask questions, cross examine witnesses and present testimony and any comments they may have with respect to this application. All maps and documents relating to this application are on file with the Municipal Clerk, located in the Borough of Wharton, Municipal Building, 10 Robert Street, Wharton, NJ 07885, and may be inspected by the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays). INGLESINO, PEARLMAN, WYCISKALA & TAYLOR, LLC Attorneys for Wharton Woods, LLC ($48.36) 890170  
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Middle Planning Board, Cape May County, grants final site plan approval for 48 unit affordable housing community

Posted in: Cape May County NJ by | No Comments Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Public Notice:

NOTICE OF DECISION
TAKE NOTICE that on June 11, 2013, the Township of Middle Planning Board granted final site plan approval to Middle Township Housing Associates, LLC for construction of a 48-unit affordable multi-family rental development with a community building and associated infrastructure at 8 Railroad Avenue, Cape May Court House, NJ, designated as Block 56.01, Lot 46 on the Middle Township tax maps.  On July 9, 2013, the Planning Board adopted a written Resolution memorializing that determination.  The application, plans and Resolution are available for inspection at the Middle Township Zoning Office in the Municipal Building, Boyd and Mechanic Streets, Cape May Court House, NJ during normal business hours.
David R. Oberlander, Esq. BISGAIER HOFF, LLC Attorneys for the Applicant (856) 375-2805 doberlander@bisgaierhoff.com
1x Fee=$13.36                          10/30/13 As published in the Cape May County Herald Times
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Township of Howell to hear application to amend 18 lot subdivision

Posted in: Monmouth County NJ, Single Family Lots by | No Comments Wednesday, October 23, 2013

TOWNSHIP OF HOWELL

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. the Planning Board of Howell Township will hold a hearing on the application of Custom Homes of NJ, LLC. The hearing will be held at the Municipal Building, 4567 Route 9, Howell, New Jersey. The premises which are the subject of this application are located at Aldrich Road, Howell Township, New Jersey. Said premises are also known as Block 54.01, Lots 11 and 12 located in the R-3 zone.
The application is for Amended Preliminary and Final Major Subdivision and Woodlands Management approval to subdivide the property into 18 lots, 17 lots for residential single family dwellings and one lot for storm-water management. The applicant previously received Preliminary Subdivision approval. The applicant will also seek approval to eliminate the proposed duplex COAH unit and make a payment to the Township in lieu thereof. The applicant will also seek relief from the requirement of minimum front yard setback for lots 11.01 and 11.18 and perimeter buffer for lots 11.01, 11.02 and 11.18.
The applicant also intends to request at the hearing such bulk variance and/or waivers of design standards and/or submission requirements as are required to develop the premises in the manner indicated in the application materials, and any other variances or waivers that the Board may require.
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 and are available for public inspection, 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.
BY: SALVATORE ALFIERI, ESQ.
CLEARY GIACOBBE ALFIERI JACOBS, LLC
5 RAVINE DRIVE/P.O. BOX 533
MATAWAN, NEW JERSEY 07747
(732) 583-7474
Dated: October 18, 2013
($54.00) 882366

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