[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Council
of the Township of Pemberton 3-16-1995 by Ord. No. 8-1995. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.Â
It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to adopt
by reference a certain redevelopment plan prepared by the Township
Planning Board, dated February 1995, entitled "Browns Mills Town Center
Redevelopment Plan."[1] This chapter is adopted under authority of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1
et seq., the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law. This chapter, and
the Redevelopment Plan adopted herein by reference, are intended to
implement a series of redevelopment strategies to overcome certain
obstacles to the comprehensive improvement of the Browns Mills Town
Center Zone, in order to improve the quality of life of the entire
community of Pemberton Township. The primary thrust of these strategies
seek to remove barriers to new investment, business and jobs creation
and to deliver a wide range of community retail services within the
Town Center redevelopment area. The governing body ultimately hopes
to improve not only commercial shopping opportunities for municipal
residents, but also housing, employment and recreational opportunities
and aesthetic improvements to the Browns Mills Town Center Zone.
[1]
Editor’s Note: The Redevelopment Plan for the Browns
Mills Town Center Redevelopment Area and Expanded Study Areas, adopted
6-1-2011 by Ord. No. 12-2011, stated that it supersedes and replaces
all previous versions and amendments of the 1995 Browns Mills Town
Center Redevelopment Plan. The current plan is on file in the Township
offices.
B.Â
By Resolution No. 241-1993, the Pemberton Township
Council directed the Township Planning Board to undertake a preliminary
investigation to make certain determinations regarding the establishment
of a redevelopment area within the meaning of the aforementioned Local
Redevelopment and Housing Law. On or about October 19, 1993, in response
to said resolution, the Pemberton Township Planning Board issued a
report entitled "Preliminary Investigation and Proposed Redevelopment
Area: Browns Mills Town Center, Findings and Recommendations." Thereafter,
on December 27, 1993, pursuant to all notices required by law, the
Pemberton Township Planning Board conducted a public hearing on this
matter, following which hearing, the Township Planning Board adopted
the aforementioned Preliminary Investigation. On January 27, 1994,
the Pemberton Township Council adopted Resolution No. 43-1994 accepting
the factual findings set forth in the aforementioned Preliminary Investigation
and adopting the geographical boundaries determined therein to define
the proposed redevelopment area. The Township Council further directed
the Planning Board to conduct additional investigations, discussions
and analyses regarding the formulation of a redevelopment plan in
accordance with the conditions, criteria and considerations set forth
in the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law.
C.Â
The Township Planning Board conducted this investigation
and analysis and in February 1995 issued a document entitled "Browns
Mills Town Center Redevelopment Plan, Second Draft."[2] The Township Council has reviewed said document and is
prepared to adopt the same as the redevelopment plan for the Township
of Pemberton in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1 et seq.
[2]
Editor’s Note: The Redevelopment Plan for the Browns
Mills Town Center Redevelopment Area and Expanded Study Areas, adopted
6-1-2011 by Ord. No. 12-2011, stated that it supersedes and replaces
all previous versions and amendments of the 1995 Browns Mills Town
Center Redevelopment Plan. The current plan is on file in the Township
offices.
The Township Council hereby finds and determines
that the specifically delineated project area, as shown on the map
attached to the Township Planning Board's Browns Mills Town Center
Redevelopment Plan, February, 1995, Second Draft,[1] is an area in need of redevelopment in accordance with
the criteria set forth in N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 and concludes that the
Township Planning Board has met its obligation to follow the criteria
set forth at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-5 prior to making said recommendation.
[1]
Editor’s Note: The Redevelopment Plan for the Browns
Mills Town Center Redevelopment Area and Expanded Study Areas, adopted
6-1-2011 by Ord. No. 12-2011, stated that it supersedes and replaces
all previous versions and amendments of the 1995 Browns Mills Town
Center Redevelopment Plan. The current plan is on file in the Township
offices.
A.Â
The Township
Council hereby adopts by reference, and incorporates the same herein
as if set forth at length, the Browns Mills Town Center Redevelopment
Plan, Second Draft, dated February 1995.[1] In adopting said plan, the governing body hereby declares
and determines that said plan meets the criteria, guidelines and conditions
set forth at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-7; provides realistic opportunities
for redevelopment in said area; and is otherwise in conformance with
the provisions of the Local Redevelopment and Housing Law, New Jersey
Statutes Annotated.
[1]
Editor’s Note: The Redevelopment Plan for the Browns
Mills Town Center Redevelopment Area and Expanded Study Areas, adopted
6-1-2011 by Ord. No. 12-2011, stated that it supersedes and replaces
all previous versions and amendments of the 1995 Browns Mills Town
Center Redevelopment Plan. The current plan is on file in the Township
offices.
B.Â
Adoption
of amendments. The Township Council hereby adopts the Redevelopment
Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein. This redevelopment
plan constitutes an overlay zoning district within the redevelopment
area.
[Added 5-5-2010 by Ord. No. 5-2010]
The Township Council, as the governing body
of the Township of Pemberton, shall have and be entitled to and is
hereby vested with all powers and authority available to it in furtherance
of the goals and purposes of said redevelopment plan. The Township
Council is specifically empowered with and authorized to undertake
all such actions, proceedings and undertakings as set forth at N.J.S.A.
40A:12A-1 et seq., including by way of example and not by way of limitation,
those powers set forth at N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-8, 40A:12A-9, 40A:12A-10,
40A:12A-13, 40A:12A-22, 40A:12A-27, 40A:12A-37, 40A:12A-38, 40A:12A-39
et seq.
Pursuant to the authority vested in the governing
body by N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-2, there is hereby established and created
within the Township of Pemberton a Browns Mills Town Center Redevelopment
Advisory Council to assist and advise the governing body in various
development matters. Said Council shall be an ad hoc council, whose
members shall serve at the pleasure of the governing body and which
shall have no power or authority other than to provide advice and
input to the governing body regarding redevelopment matters. Said
Advisory Council shall consist of nine individuals, to be appointed
by the Township Council, in consultation with the Mayor, the composition
of which shall reflect community representations. Appointments to
said Council shall be for periods not to exceed three years each and
may be for lesser terms at the discretion of the governing body.
Pursuant to the requirements of N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-43,
the township shall submit an annual report to the Commissioner of
the Department of Community Affairs of the State of New Jersey indicating
the name, location and size of all projects undertaken in the redevelopment
area. In addition, the annual report shall contain such information
as the Commissioner shall deem necessary in order to fulfill the reporting
requirements of N.J.S.A. 52:27D-3.3.
The Township Council hereby repeals the following
ordinances which were adopted and implemented in furtherance of the
township's efforts to be designated an Urban Enterprise Zone under
the provisions of the New Jersey Urban Enterprise Zones Act, N.J.S.A.
52:27H-60 et seq.: Ordinance No. 18-1994 and Ordinance No. 17-1994.
The following resolutions are also hereby repealed and rescinded:
Resolution Nos. 208-1994, 209-1994 and 210-1994.
