Warren City Zoning Code
§ 16-19.1
Lindberg Avenue Area Block 114, Lot 22.03 and Portion of Lot 22.04 Redevelopment Plan.
[Ord. No. 2017-18 § 3]
a.
Block 114, Lot 22.03 and a portion of Lot 22.04 have been designated as the "Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District" pursuant to a Redevelopment Plan entitled "Lindberg Avenue Area (B114 L22.03 & portion of 22.04) Redevelopment Plan", (the "Redevelopment Plan"), a complete copy of which is on file in the office of the Township Clerk.
b.
Land Use Plan. The permitted uses and design standards within the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District are detailed in the sections set forth below:
1.
Relationship of Plan to Township Plan Development Regulations. The standards contained herein shall supersede any zoning standards existing prior to the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan and shall apply to any Redevelopment or Rehabilitation project designed to implement the Redevelopment Plan, whether by a designated redeveloper or by private property owners. Where these regulations conflict with the Zoning Ordinance or other design standards, these regulations shall control. The continued use of existing properties made nonconforming by the adoption of the Redevelopment Plan is permitted until the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment District is to be redeveloped or substantially rehabilitated, at which time the provisions contained, herein shall apply. If a particular land use or site standard in not covered in this Redevelopment Plan, compliance with the Warren Township Zoning Ordinance or other applicable Township codes will be required.
2.
Exceptions to Standards. Variation from the development requirements and design standards set forth herein may be necessary in certain limited circumstances, such as building size standards. In such instances, the Planning Board may grant reasonable exceptions from certain bulk, parking or design requirements if the designated redeveloper demonstrates that such design exception(s) will not substantially impair the intent of the Redevelopment Plan, and will not present a substantial detriment to the public health, safety and welfare.
To gain approval of such modification or waiver of a development requirement, the applicant shall demonstrate that the resulting change will:
(a)
Generally satisfy the Redevelopment Plan's goals and objectives;
(b)
Be designated in accordance with the Township's normally acceptable engineering, planning and/or architectural practices;
(c)
Not have an adverse impact on the physical, visual or spatial characteristics of the overall development plan for the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District or adjacent or nearby properties;
(d)
Generally enhance the overall development plan for the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District;
(e)
Not have an adverse impact on the physical, visual, or spatial characteristics of the existing streetscape in which such development is located or of the Redevelopment Plan; and
(f)
Not reduce the useful life or increase the cost of maintenance of the improvement to be modified or otherwise have an adverse impact on the long-term function of the development.
Deviations from the uses permitted in the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District shall be permitted only by means of an amendment of this Redevelopment Plan by the Township Committee.
3.
Provisions Related to Rehabilitation. No rehabilitation of buildings is proposed. The redevelopment site consists of vacant land.
4.
Provisions Related to Off-Site Improvements. The extent of the redeveloper's responsibility for any installation or upgrade of infrastructure related to their project, whether on site or off site, will be outlined in a redeveloper's agreement with the Township Committee. Off-site responsibility for properties not covered under the redeveloper's agreement will be determined in the same manner as other development projects throughout the Township during the permit and/or site plan review phases.
All infrastructure improvements shall comply with applicable local, state and federal codes including the Americans with Disabilities Act. All streetscape improvements shall also comply with applicable standards found in this Redevelopment Plan. All utilities shall be placed underground, unless otherwise authorized by the Township Committee.
5.
Housing Development District Standards and Use Standards. The objectives and standards set forth hereafter are designed to implement, in phases, the Affordable Housing Plan Element. The uses and standards for development are permitted only within the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District as shown on the revised Official Zoning Map.
The intent and purpose of the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District is to implement the Affordable Housing Plan Element of the adopted Master Plan of Warren Township. This subsection provides for the phased implementation of the zone. The objectives are to provide and encourage development of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income households as defined by the New Jersey Fair Housing Act, as well as middle-income, age-targeted and adult households.
6.
Development Standards and Requirements.
Permitted Uses | Multi-Family Apartment Buildings |
|---|---|
Housing United Permitted | No more than 125 dwelling units shall be permitted |
Minimum Habitable Space income restricted affordable units* | Studio/1 bedroom-600 square feet for 2 bedrooms - 725 square feet 3 bedroom - 825 square feet |
Notes: | |
* | Habitable space shall be calculated by measurement of exterior walls. |
The affordable housing bedroom distribution mix shall be as per UHAC regulations Section 5:80-26.3 |
Maximum Units Per Building | 24 units/structure |
Maximum Building Height: | 3 stories/40 feet |
Setbacks: | |
Front Yard from public street | 25 feet |
Front Yard from private street measured from curb line | 10 feet |
Side Yard | 25 feet |
Rear Yard | 25 feet |
Parking | Development shall meet Residential Site Improvement Standards; provided, however that a de minimus exception may be granted as per RSIS at the rate of 1.75 spaces per unit, recognizing that this development is a 100% affordable project |
Housing Affordability Requirements | All units shall be affordable pursuant Section 16-6 of this Chapter (Zoning Ordinance), unless Section 16-6 varies from Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code relative to Federal Low-Income Tax Housing Credits (as allowed by the Uniform Housing Affordability Controls), in which case, Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code shall control) |
Accessory Buildings and Uses. Any accessory use on the site customary and incidental to any use permitted in this district such as, but not necessarily limited to: |
7.
Design Standards for Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District. The general design theme for the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District may be colonial, variations of a French provincial and mansard design. Signage and all other improvements shall be designed to follow the design theme to the extent possible. The following Design Standards shall apply to the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District, and shall be utilized to carry out the design theme of the project.
(a)
Applicability. These guidelines and standards shall apply to the entire development proposal within the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District
(b)
General Design Standards.
(1)
All buildings should be designed with an eye toward architectural detailing that can be unique, and complement the appearance of adjacent structures.
(2)
Buildings shall have varied and variegated facades. Use of texture and window variations shall be encouraged.
(3)
Pitched roofs are required.
(4)
Entryways shall give orientation and add aesthetically pleasing character to the front facade.
(5)
Entrances shall include such features as canopies or porticos, overhangs, arcades, recesses/projections, raised corniced parapets over the doors, peaked roof forms and arches.
(c)
Continuity of Treatment. The architectural treatment of a facade or roof shall be completely continued around all visibly exposed sides of a building. All sides of a building shall be architecturally designed so as to be consistent with regard to style, materials, colors and details. In the instance of multi-story buildings, the architectural treatment and building materials of the first floor shall be compatible with upper stories.
(d)
Roof. The type, shape, pitch, texture and color of a roof shall be considered as an integral part of the design of a building and shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, color and details of such building. Pitched roofs shall be required. Roofs and rooflines shall conform to the following standards:
(1)
No flat roof shall be permitted on any building.
(2)
Architectural embellishments that add visual interest to roofs, such as dormers, belvederes, masonry chimneys and such similar elements shall be permitted, provided that same are architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of the building.
(3)
For all roofs, the minimum permitted roof pitch shall be five on 12.
(4)
Roofline offsets shall be provided along any roof measuring longer than 50 feet in length in order to provide architectural interest and variety to the massing of a building and relieve the negative visual effect of a single, long roofline.
(e)
Windows. Windows shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of a building. Windows shall be vertically proportioned.
(f)
Doors and Entrances. All entrances to a building shall be defined and articulated by utilizing such elements as lintels, pediments, pilasters, porticos, porches, overhangs, railings, balustrades and other such elements, where appropriate. Any such element utilized shall be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of such building.
(g)
Physical Plant. All air-conditioning units, HVAC systems, exhaust pipes or stacks and elevator housing shall be shielded from view. Such shielding shall be accomplished by utilizing the walls or roof of the building and be designed to be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of such building.
(h)
Materials, Colors and Details. All materials, colors and details used on the exterior of a building shall be architecturally compatible with the style of such building, as well as with each other.
(i)
Shutters. The use of shutters on building facades shall be encouraged.
(j)
Lighting. Light fixtures attached to the exterior of a building shall be designed to be architecturally compatible with the style, materials, colors and details of such building and other lighting fixtures used on the site. Consideration shall also be given to the type of light source utilized and the light quality such produces. The type of light source used on buildings, signs, parking area, pedestrian walkways and other areas of the Lindberg Avenue Area Redevelopment Zone District shall be the same or compatible. The use of low-pressure sodium or mercury vapor lighting either attached to buildings or to light the exterior of buildings shall be prohibited.
(k)
All developers are encouraged to use energy saving materials and appliances.
8.
Parking Design Standards.
(a)
Provision of parking spaces. The design and number of parking spaces required per this Redevelopment Plan shall be provided in conformance with RSIS (N.J.A.C. 5:21-4.14 through 4.16).
(b)
Screening. Where buffers are required in this Redevelopment Plan, there shall be provided along the exterior lot line of the development a continuous, year-round planting screen at least six feet in height. Particular attention shall be paid to adjacent single family homes.
9.
Streetscape/Landscape Design Standards. Interior roadways shall provide streetscape elements including sidewalk, lampposts, benches, trash receptacles and planters.
Street trees shall be provided in accordance with all applicable Township Code requirements.