Please take notice that on the 8th day of December, 2022 at 7 o’clock p.m., a hearing will be held before the Burlington Township Planning Board to hear public comment on a proposed amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (hereinafter “HEFSP") of the Township’s Master Plan. After public comment, the Planning Board shall consider adoption of the amended HEFSP by way of resolution.
In light of the restrictions imposed by Governor Murphy’s Executive Orders entered as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will held in a virtual format using Zoom. To participate in the meeting via video
conference, log onto:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85109464447?pwd=cjhRVExDK2p4UUE0dGg4Y0R2MDZOUT09
Password: 08016 and follow the instructions on the screen.
Members of the public participating in the meeting using this format will participate just the same as if they were present at an in-person meeting. There will be adequate opportunity for questions and comments from members of the public following the procedures that also govern regular in person meetings of the Planning Board.
For those without internet access, the meeting can also be accessed via telephone only by calling any of the following numbers: 1 (929) 205 6099, 1 (301) 715 8592, 1 (312) 626 6799, 1 (669) 900 6833, 1 (253) 215 8782 or 1 (346) 248 7799, and then entering Webinar ID: 851 0946 4447, Password: 08016. Please note, this may be a toll call from your location.
The HEFSP was prepared in accordance with (a) N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28(b)(3) of the MLUL and the mandatory requirements of a Housing Element under the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (N.J.S.A. 52:27D-310) (hereinafter “FHA”), (b) relevant regulations of the New Jersey Council On Affordable Housing (“COAH”), (c) the terms and conditions set forth in the court-approved settlement agreement, as amended between the Township and Fair Share Housing Center (“FSHC”), a non-profit affordable housing advocacy organization located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and (d) the conditions of the Judgment of Compliance and Repose (“JOR”) entered by Judge Dow on July 6, 2022. In addition, the amended HEFSP also delineates the actions taken, and to be taken, by the Township to create a “realistic opportunity” for satisfaction of its affordable housing obligations under the FHA and the New Jersey Supreme Court decisions commonly referred to as the Mount Laurel doctrine.
Beginning Monday, November 28, 2022, a copy of the HEFSP of the Township’s Master Plan will be placed on file for public inspection in the Burlington Township Municipal Building 851 York Road, Burlington, New Jersey during normal business hours. Beginning Monday, November 28, 2022, the HEFSP to be considered by the Planning Board will also be available in electronic format on the Burlington Township website, on the home page, click on the date of the meeting on the section of the page identifying “Upcoming Meetings” and a new window will open identifying each application and all documents they have provided. For those without internet access, the application and all supporting documents are on-file in the office of the Planning & Zoning Department. Please contact either Jennifer Field, Administrative Officer (via email jfield@twp.burlington.nj.us, or telephone 609-239-5810) or Scott Hatfield (via telephone 609-239-5891) to make an appointment to view the documents at the Municipal Building located at 851 Old York Road, Burlington Township, New Jersey. Thank you for your understanding.
Any party interested in commenting on the amended HEFSP may do so during the public hearing or may submit written comments to the Planning Board prior to the public hearing date.
Burlington Township Master Plan Amended Third Round Housing Element & Fair Share Plan
Appendices to the plan by a Dropbox link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ktk6htqv8jkzukr/Township%20of%20Burlington%20Amended%20Fair%20Share%20Plan%20December%2013%202022%20-%20%20Appendices.pdf?dl=0