During the public comment section, a resident raised concerns about the planning board’s involvement in the township’s affordable housing obligations. The resident sought clarity on whether the board would recommend affordable housing plans to the council. It was clarified that per statute, only the council has the authority to discuss and adopt affordable housing obligations. An affordable housing planner is scheduled to present to the council, and the public will have the opportunity to ask questions. The council will decide on the township’s obligation number, which reportedly stands at 751 affordable housing units. The planning board will later be involved in implementing the township’s fair share plan, which will require amendments following the council’s decision.

The meeting also addressed the recent filing of a prerogative writ complaint related to the Federal Business Center. The township was served with a complaint challenging a decision made by the board regarding the center. The planning board’s attorney is set to represent the board in this legal matter, with litigation proceedings set to commence shortly.