The future redevelopment of the designated area should take
into consideration the existing development on site, the surrounding
land uses and the overall development goals established by the Township.
Accordingly, the redevelopment plan should, to the greatest extent
practicable, incorporate the following goals:
A. The implementation of a closure plan for the landfill that is approved
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and
the New Jersey Pinelands Commission (Pinelands).
B. To support the goals of the State of New Jersey to increase the amount
of energy generated from renewable sources through a partnership with
private sector developers.
C. To develop those sections of the area that were not used as landfill
with uses that are consistent with the Township policy of development
in the Business Park generating economic activity in the community.
D. Be generally consistent with the overall land development plans established
by the Township as set forth in the Township Master Plan, Zoning Ordinance,
and Land Development Ordinance.
E. To turn the landfill area from a potential liability into an asset
to the Township.
All redevelopment activities in the designated area shall be
carried out in compliance with all applicable federal, state and Township
laws and regulations. The redevelopment plan for the Landfill Redevelopment
Area shall include the following:
A. Planning and implementation.
(1) Designate the Township Committee as the Redevelopment Agency for
the project area.
(2) Designate the Planning Board as the Review Agency for all applications
relating to this plan.
(3) To designate a redeveloper of the designated redevelopment area.
(4) Enter into agreements with the redeveloper as allowed by law, to
effectuate the implementation of this plan.
(5) Encourage the Planning Board to conduct expedited reviews of the
redevelopment projects the cost of which are to be borne by the redeveloper.
(6) Submit applications for grants, low-interest loans and other forms
of technical, financial or other assistance to implement the redevelopment
plan with public, private and nonprofit entities as needed.
B. Infrastructure.
(1) Prepare and gain approval of a closure plan for the landfill area
and implement the plan.
(2) Provide for the generation of renewable energy in the redevelopment
area.
(3) Coordinate with local service providers to insure that the project
area has adequate utility capacity to meet the needs of the redevelopment
on the site.
The standards of the Township Development Ordinance (Chapter
203 of the Township Code) shall be applicable to development in the redevelopment area.
This is not applicable. There are no residents or existing businesses
located within the redevelopment area.
The acquisition of property is not necessary to effectuate this
plan.
All provisions of this redevelopment plan, including all building
controls, regulations and/or restrictions imposed, shall be applicable
to all real property and improvements within the redevelopment area.