Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment Study. Clinton Township, New Jersey Block 53 Lot 3

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1 Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment Study Clinton Township, New Jersey Block 53 Lot 3 by: Joseph H. Burgis PP, AICP Ed Snieckus Jr, PP LLA February 21, 2015 ph: Westwood Avenue, Westwood NJ 07675

2 Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LHRL) Background 2

3 Background Statute which governs redevelopment Recognizes that some communities exhibit: Conditions of deterioration in physical components Lack of proper development Simplifies prior legislation that empowered local governments to: Reverse these conditions Promote advancement of community interests 3

4 Statute Establishes: The redevelopment process Roles/responsibilities of the governing body, planning board, and any redevelopment entity Criteria for area in need designation Contents of the redevelopment plan Use of eminent domain to acquire property (for condemnation area in need projects) 4

5 Condemnation vs. Non-Condemnation As of 2013, LRHL establishes separate designations for Condemnation and Non-Condemnation redevelopment areas 5

6 LRHL Powers: Adopt a redevelopment plan, which identifies how an area will be developed Issue bonds for redevelopment Acquire and/or sell property Lease or convey property without having to go through the public bidding process Collect revenue from a selected developer Grant tax exemptions and abatements (PILOT) 6

7 Local Redevelopment and Housing Law (LHRL) Statutory Criteria 7

8 Statutory Criteria criteria A criteria B criteria C criteria D Deterioration and Unwholesome Living/Working Conditions Discontinuance/ Abandonment/ Disrepair of Buildings Public; and Privately owned lands vacant for 10+ years Obsolete Site Layout and Design criteria E criteria F criteria G criteria H Lack of Proper Use Resulting in Stagnant Condition Fire and Natural Disasters Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) Consistency with Smart Growth Principles 8

9 Criteria 40A:12A-5 H: The designation of the delineated area is consistent with smart growth planning principles adopted pursuant to law or regulation. Smart Growth Principles 1. Mix land uses 2. Take advantage of compact building design 3. Create a range of housing opportunities and choices 4. Foster walkable neighborhoods 5. Promote distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place 6. Preserve open space, farmland, and critical environmental areas 7. Strengthen and encourage growth in existing communities 8. Provide a variety of transportation choices 9. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost-effective 10.Encourage citizen and stakeholder participation in development decisions 9

10 Imposition of Criteria: All properties within a Redevelopment Area do not need to meet the Statutory Criteria to be included in the designated area. 10

11 Property Review 11

12 Block 53 Lot 3 12

13 Frontage along West Street 13

14 Frontage along West Street 14

15 Interior 15

16 Interior 16

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18 Interior 18

19 Statutory Criteria criteria A criteria B criteria C criteria D Deterioration and Unwholesome Living/Working Conditions Discontinuance/ Abandonment/ Disrepair of Buildings Public; and Privately owned lands vacant for 10+ years Obsolete Site Layout and Design criteria E criteria F criteria G criteria H Lack of Proper Use Resulting in Stagnant Condition Fire and Natural Disasters Urban Enterprise Zones (UEZ) Consistency with Smart Growth Principles 19

20 LRHL Process Gov. Body resolution, directs Pl. Bd. to: Investigate Area per LRHL criteria Conduct public hearing Pl. Bd. prepares: Proposed map of area boundaries Report setting forth basis for investigation Pl. Bd. sets date for public hearing, gives notice: Describes study area Published once per week for two consecutive weeks, not less than 10 days prior to hearing To owners of parcels in Area at least ten days prior to hearing Pl. Bd. completes hearing Recommends to Gov. Body whether to designate all or part of Area as being in need of redevelopment Pl. Bd. either Gov. Body adopts resolution designating all or part of area as Redevelopment; or not. Gov. Body authorizes preparation of a Redevelopment Plan, which may be: Delegated to Pl. Bd., or Delegated to a Redevelopment Authority Reviews Redevelopment Plan for consistency with Master Plan within 45 days of referral by Gov. Body Prepares Redevelopment Plan, submits to Gov. Body for action Gov. body adopts, by ordinance, Redevelopment Plan after introduction of ordinance and public hearing 20

21 Existing Context 21

22 Conceptual Approach A1 22

23 Conceptual Approach B1 23

24 Conceptual Unit Layout 24

25 Affordable Housing Income Limits Region 3 1 Person 2 Person *3 Person 4 Person Median $73,500 $84,000 $94,500 $105,000 Hunterdon, Middlesex and Somerset Moderate Low $58,800 $36,750 $67,200 $42,000 $75,600 $47,250 $84,000 $52,500 Very Low $22,050 $25,200 $28,350 $31,500 25

26 Anticipated Timeline ITEM GENERAL TIMEFRAME DEVELOPMENT PHASE DESCRIPTION 1 Winter Prepare Area in Need Report and Plan 2 Spring 2015 Solicit/ Select Redeveloper (RFP) 3 Spring/Summer 2015 Redeveloper Plan Review to Fall Summer/Fall 2015 Commence Building Renovations to Winter/Spring Fall/Winter Site Improvements to Summer/Fall

27 Thank You 27

28 Open Discussion: Redevelopment Process Building Renovations/Affordable Housing Parking/Street Improvements Open Space/Playground 28

29 Looking at Southerly Side of Building and Parking Lot 29