At its Monday, January 22, meeting, the Township Council passed several resolutions and introduced three ordinances, including two for overlay districts that would pave the way for 280 housing units to be built in town.At the start of the meeting, the Council also acknowledged Muslim Heritage Month and the Livingston League ofWomen Voters with proclamations. Resident Josh Commer also shared information about a recent trip to Israel he took with his son, Adam, details of which may be seen in a separate article in this edition of the Tribune.Housing Ordinances IntroducedAn ordinance was introduced to adopt the 170-106.2 RIAO-2 Residential Inclusionary Adult Overlay District. The 3.23 acre district is located at the comer of West Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Miracle Way (block 101, lot 2).The ordinance would permit 120 age restricted residential units, to be owned or leased, with 20 percent of the total (24 units) set aside as affordable to low and moderate income households. The head of each residential unit must be at least 55 years old, and no person under 19 will be permitted to live in the units for more than 90 days per year.Additionally, the Council introduced the 170-104.15 R-5S Residence Overlay District. The 10.08 district is located on the other side of Miracle Way, along WestMt. Pleasant Avenue (block 100, lots 15 and 16).The ordinance would permit 160 residential units, to be owned or leased, with 20 percent of the total (32 units) set aside as affordable to low and moderate income households. The units would be for a multifamily residential use.B oth of these ordinances will have second hearings during the February 26 meeting, as it needs to be referred to the Planning Board.Re-Inspection Fees The Council also introduced an ordinance to amend the township code to establish re-inspection fees for any limited food establishment, public eating establishment or food establishment identified in Section D (1), D (2) or D (3). The first reinspection will be $75 and subsequent re-inspections will be $150.This ordinance will have a second hearing during the February 5 meeting.Ordinance PassesAn ordinance was passed to approve a right of way easement with Jersey Central Power and Light to install utility lines to service a cellular tower that is being built at the Circle Firehouse (block 5700, lot 2). According to the ordinance, the tower will generate “significant revenues” for the township.AuditThe Council passed a resolution certifying the annual audit ...
