Hainesport Board Approves Master Plan Amendment to Meet Housing Obligation
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Meeting Type:
Land Use Board
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Meeting Date:
07/02/2024
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Recording Published:
07/02/2024
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Burlington County
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Towns:
Hainesport
- Meeting Overview:
In a recent Hainesport Land Use Board special meeting, the board approved a amendment to the township’s Housing Element and Fair Share Plan. This amendment was necessary to address an unexpected shortfall in the township’s affordable housing obligations. The original plan, which included contributions from Legacy Treatment Services, fell through when the organization decided not to provide the necessary documentation to participate. To fill the void, negotiations with KES Mobile Home Park and discussions with Habitat for Humanity, as well as a provider of affordable veterans housing, were initiated. The amendment was approved unanimously by the board members present, enabling the township to continue meeting its constitutional obligations for affordable housing.
The board convened on short notice to address this urgent matter. The township attorney provided a detailed explanation of the issue, outlining the path to compliance that began with a settlement last summer, followed by a series of legal steps culminating in the need for this current amendment. The adjustment to the plan involves replacing the five units previously allocated from Legacy Treatment Services with units through special needs supportive housing, Habitat for Humanity, or affordable veterans housing.
After the detailed presentation by the township attorney, the board opened the floor to comments from board members and the public. With no comments or questions forthcoming from the board and no members of the public online or in attendance, the resolution to adopt the amendment was swiftly moved to a vote. The board’s approval of the resolution, identified as 2014-16, ensures that Hainesport remains in compliance with its affordable housing requirements.
Leila Gilmore
Land Use Board Officials:
Paula L. Kosko (Official of Municipality), Karen Tordy, H. Krollfeifer, Jr. (Chairman), Thomas McKay (Vice Chairman), Letitia Kelley, Patrick Tricocci, Irene Baggio, Chris Murphy, Gus Bradley (Alternate #1), Howard Holden (Alternate #2), Steve Noworyta (Alternate #3), Bruce MacLachlan (Alternate #4), Paula Tiver (Secretary), Robert Kingsbury (Solicitor), Martin Miller (Alaimo Assoc. Engineer), Scott Taylor (Taylor Design Group, Planner)
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Meeting Type:
Land Use Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/02/2024
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Recording Published:
07/02/2024
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Duration:
13 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Burlington County
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Towns:
Hainesport
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