Title
Dept./ Agency: Economic and Housing Development
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Declaring an Area in Need of Redevelopment
Purpose: Designating an area in need of redevelopment.
List of Property:
(Address/Block/Lot/Ward)
286-302 South Street (Block 952, Lot 1) East Ward
304-306 South Street (Block 952, Lot 16) East Ward
85-93 Clifford Street (Block 952, Lot 21) East Ward
95-101 Clifford Street (Block 952, Lot 24) East Ward
308-310 South Street (Block 952, Lot 44) East Ward
312-318 South Street (Block 952, Lot 43) East Ward
320-328South Street (Block 952, Lot 46) East Ward
330-336 South Street (Block 952, Lot 50) East Ward
280-284 South Street (Block 952, Lot 58) East Ward
334-342 Jefferson Street (Block 952, Lot 61) East Ward
Additional Information:
Resolution 7R2-a (s) adopted on February 25, 2020, authorized and directed the Central Planning Board to conduct a preliminary investigation.
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WHEREAS, the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq., (the “Redevelopment Law”), authorizes municipalities to determine whether certain parcels of land located therein constitute areas in need of redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, the Municipal Council adopted Resolution 7R2-a(S) authorizing and directing the Newark Central Planning Board (the “Central Planning Board”) to conduct a preliminary investigation to determine whether the following properties, or any portions thereof (the “Study Area”), meet the criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law and should be designated as a Redevelopment Area, as defined by the Redevelopment Law; and
|
Address |
Block |
Lot |
|
280-284 South Street |
952 |
58 |
|
286-302 South Street |
952 |
1 |
|
304-306 South Street |
952 |
16 |
|
308-310 South Street |
952 |
44 |
|
312-318 South Street |
952 |
43 |
|
320-328 South Street |
952 |
46 |
|
330-336 South Street |
952 |
50 |
|
85-93 Clifford Street |
952 |
21 |
|
95-101Clifford Street |
952 |
24 |
|
334-342 Jefferson Street |
952 |
61 |
WHEREAS, the Central Planning Board conducted a preliminary investigation of the Study Area to determine whether the Study Area should be designated as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment in accordance with the criteria and procedures set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and 40A:12A-6; and
WHEREAS, a virtual public hearing was conducted by the Central Planning Board on August 3, 2020, with notice having properly been given pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, after completing its investigation and public hearing on this matter, the Central Planning Board concluded that there was sufficient credible evidence to support findings that all the properties in the Study Area satisfy the criteria set forth in the Redevelopment Law, particularly at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 et seq., for designating the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the following properties in the Study Area meet criterion “b” in accordance with the Redevelopment Law (N.J.S.A. 40A: 12A-5); and
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AddressBlockLot |
|
|
|
286-302 South Street |
952 |
1 |
|
304-306 South Street |
952 |
16 |
|
308-310 South Street |
952 |
44 |
|
280-284 South Street |
952 |
58 |
|
334-342 Jefferson Street |
952 |
61 |
WHEREAS, the following properties in the Study Area meet criterion “d” in accordance with the Redevelopment Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5); and
|
AddressBlockLot |
|
|
|
95-101 Clifford Street |
952 |
24 |
|
312-318 South Street |
952 |
43 |
|
320-328 South Street |
952 |
46 |
WHEREAS, the following properties in the Study Area do not meet the criteria established by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5, but may be determined to be an Area in Need of Redevelopment pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-3 because their inclusion is necessary for the effective redevelopment of the area of which they are a part of; and
|
AddressBlockLot |
|
|
|
85-93 Clifford Street |
952 |
21 |
|
330-336 South Street |
952 |
50 |
WHEREAS, in accordance with Redevelopment Law and as memorialized by Resolution dated August 3, 2020, the Central Planning Board recommended to the Municipal Council that all of the properties in the Study Area be designated as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Central Planning Board and wishes to designate all of the properties in the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area pursuant to the Redevelopment Law; and
WHEREAS, the designation of the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area shall authorize the municipality to use all those powers provided by the Legislature for use in a redevelopment area, other than the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire any property in the Study Area; and
WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the Municipal Council’s designation of the Study Area as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, the adoption of a Redevelopment Plan by the Municipal Council by ordinance is required pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council desires to direct the Central Planning Board to prepare a Redevelopment Plan and transmit the proposed Plan to the Municipal Council for its consideration upon completion of the Central Planning Board’s review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, THAT:
1. The Municipal Council has reviewed the recommendation of the Central Planning Board and finds that the Study Area consisting of the following properties in the East Ward (the “Properties”) qualify as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment pursuant to the Local Housing and Redevelopment Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
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Address BlockLot |
|
|
|
280-284 South Street |
952 |
58 |
|
286-302 South Street |
952 |
1 |
|
304-306 South Street |
952 |
16 |
|
308-310 South Street |
952 |
44 |
|
312-318 South Street |
952 |
43 |
|
320-328 South Street |
952 |
46 |
|
330-336 South Street |
952 |
50 |
|
85-93 Clifford Street |
952 |
21 |
|
95-101Clifford Street |
952 |
24 |
|
334-342 Jefferson Street |
952 |
61 |
2. The Properties are hereby designated as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area in accordance with the relevant provisions of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
3. The designation of the Properties as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area shall authorize the City to exercise all those powers provided by the Legislature for use in a Redevelopment Area, other than the use of the power of eminent domain to acquire any property in the Study Area.
4. The City Clerk is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Commissioner of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for review, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-6(b)(5)(c).
5. Within ten (10) days of the Municipal Council’s adoption of this resolution, the Department of Economic and Housing Development shall serve notice of the Municipal Council’s determination and this resolution upon all record owners of property within the Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area, those whose names are listed on the Tax Assessor’s records, and upon each person who filed a written objection thereto and stated, in or upon the written submission, an address to which notice of the determination and resolution may be sent and upon the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs.
6. The Central Planning Board is hereby directed to create and transmit a Redevelopment Plan and Report to the Municipal Council pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq. The Central Planning Board’s report shall include an identification of any provisions in the proposed Redevelopment Plan, which are inconsistent with the Master Plan and recommendations concerning these inconsistencies and any other matters as the Central Planning Board deems appropriate.
7. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
Resolution authorizes the Municipal Council to designate the following properties as a Non-Condemnation Redevelopment Area and further directs the Central Planning Board to create and transmit a Redevelopment Plan and Report to the Municipal Council pursuant to the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
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Address BlockLot |
|
|
|
280-284 South Street |
952 |
58 |
|
286-302 South Street |
952 |
1 |
|
304-306 South Street |
952 |
16 |
|
308-310 South Street |
952 |
44 |
|
312-318 South Street |
952 |
43 |
|
320-328 South Street |
952 |
46 |
|
330-336 South Street |
952 |
50 |
|
85-93 Clifford Street |
952 |
21 |
|
95-101Clifford Street |
952 |
24 |
|
334-342 Jefferson Street |
952 |
61 |