The nonresidential zoned Gateway areas at the entrance to the
Borough should be placed in an overlay Gateway Zone that will visually
identify, in a formal and attractive way, the entrance into the Borough.
This can be accomplished by adding identifiable features, such as
banners, specialized sidewalks, specialized paving and enhanced landscaping
requirements. The Gateway area shall include: North Michigan Avenue
from Route 22 to Black Brook Park; Springfield Road from Route 22
to Black Brook Park; and Kenilworth Boulevard starting at the Garden
State Parkway and extending approximately 1,000 feet west to Market
Street.
A. Purpose.
(1)
The purpose of the Gateway Zone is to provide a community entry
experience which can be accomplished with limited gateway corridors.
The Gateway is the entrance into the Borough of Kenilworth and the
gateway corridors are the defined travel routes that extend from these
entrances into primary destination areas of the Borough.
(2)
Gateways are intended to identify primary entrances into the
Borough of Kenilworth. The incorporation of "gateway scenes" at the
defined gateways will function as a visual anchor to clearly identify
the area as a gateway. "Gateway scenes" should be composed of specific
elements that serve to provide a sense of arrival, reaffirm direction,
and reinforce the identity and character of Kenilworth. The Primary
Gateways are defined as the following:
(a)
North Michigan Avenue from Route 22 to Black Brook Park, including
Lot Nos. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10 in Block No. 1; Lot Nos. 1, 3,
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 in Block No. 2; and Lot Nos. 1
and 2 in Block No. 3.
(b)
Springfield Road from Route 22 to Black Brook Park, including
Lot Nos. 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 and 19 in Block 3.
(c)
Kenilworth Boulevard starting at the Garden State Parkway and
extending approximately 1,000 feet west to Market Street, including
Lot No. 1 in Block 184; Lot No. 2.01 in Block No. 184.1; Lot 10 in
Block No. 183; Lot Nos. 1 and 7.01 in Block 179; and Lot No. 1 in
Block 128.
B. Recommended features to be included.
(1)
Gateways should announce entry into Kenilworth by incorporating
specific elements that create a "gateway scene." The composition should
function as a visual anchor and provide a sense of arrival, reaffirm
direction, and reinforce the identity of Kenilworth.
(2)
The specific elements proposed for the "gateway scene" should
reflect the history and spirit of Kenilworth and include gateway monumentation,
fencing, decorative planting, and seasonal interest plants. The design
for each of the defined gateways may vary, although the elements comprising
the "gateway scene" should be repeated to reinforce the concept of
entry.
C. Signage. Gateway monumentation should be incorporated into the design
of the "gateway scene" at the primary gateways. Gateway signage will
need to be addressed in greater detail in a signage plan and coordinated
with the Planning Board, Borough Planner and Borough Engineer for
incorporation into the primary gateways. The design for the monuments
may vary at each gateway but should use the same design vocabulary,
color scheme, and graphics. The monuments should be reflective of
the character of the gateway, appropriately scaled, and legible to
motorists.
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D. Fencing.
(1)
Fencing should be an integral part of the "gateway scene" for
all the primary gateways. Fencing will help to define the gateways,
providing a backdrop that reflects the design vocabulary and reinforces
Kenilworth's identity.
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(2)
The proposed fence design for the primary gateways may vary
but should incorporate forms, materials, and colors associated with
a formalized setting in wrought iron or similar materials that are
similar to fencing used in the region but unique enough to establish
an unquestionable identity.
E. Brick pavers. Brick masonry and paving is an element that is often
visually associated with the downtown historic buildings and the Borough
core. Incorporation of brick pavers in the design for the primary
gateways will reinforce their connection to downtown and help orient
the traveler.
F. Decorative planting. Landscape provides an opportunity to reinforce
Kenilworth's support of attractive features and the beauty of the
Borough, a feature that should be enforced and encouraged throughout
the Borough. Variations of the planting scheme will ultimately extend
throughout the Borough. Plant material, color, and forms should be
used to reinforce the unique character of each gateway. Each gateway
should be somewhat structured and formal. Plant material proposed
for the primary gateways should be selected to reflect seasonal change.
Ornamental shrubs, annuals, and perennials should be introduced to
emphasize entry, introduce the character of the corridor, and reinforce
Kenilworth's appreciation of the beauty of the landscape.
G. Public art. Gateways are the front door to the Borough and are prime
locations for public art because of the visual exposure they provide.
Public art helps to define gateways and the character of the Borough
by providing an image that travelers associate with. Public art should
be incorporated into the primary gateways either as part of the design
for the gateway monuments or in separate piece of work.
H. Prohibited uses and structures:
[Added 6-9-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-06]
(1) The operation of cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities
and/or testing facilities for marijuana, hashish and/or cannabis,
and/or products containing same, and/or paraphernalia that facilitates
the use of marijuana, hashish and/or cannabis.
[Added 9-28-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-07]
A. Purpose. The purpose of this zone district is to provide a realistic
opportunity for the construction of low- and moderate-income housing
as land becomes available for development and redevelopment in the
Borough of Kenilworth, thereby addressing some of the constitutional
housing obligations of the Borough under New Jersey's Fair Housing
Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-301 et seq., the rules of the New Jersey Council
on Affordable Housing ("COAH"), N.J.A.C. 5:94, and the Mount Laurel
doctrine.
B. Scope of applicability. This overlay zone shall apply to all of the
land area, excluding lands in Zone Districts G, P, CE, and CS, of
the Borough of Kenilworth.
C. Low- and moderate-income housing requirements. Neither the Planning
Board nor the Borough Council on an appeal of a final decision of
the Planning Board or the Borough Council in adopting and implementing
a redevelopment plan shall approve a development application in any
zone district or area in need of redevelopment or rehabilitation for
a residential development or a mixed use development with four or
more dwelling units unless 20% of the total number of dwelling units
developed at the same site of the development application are set
aside and sold or rented to low- and moderate-income households, as
defined by COAH, in accordance with applicable COAH rules, currently
codified at N.J.A.C. 5:94, as may be amended from time to time. Alternatively,
at the discretion of the approving agency, up to 50% of the required
number of affordable units may be developed off site, according to
a schedule and strategy acceptable to the approving agency. All fractional
obligations shall be rounded to the closest whole number. Any deviation
from these requirements shall be at the sole discretion of the approving
agency.
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D. Prohibited
uses and structures:
[Added 6-9-2021 by Ord.
No. 2021-06]
(1) The operation of cultivation facilities, product manufacturing facilities
and/or testing facilities for marijuana, hashish and/or cannabis,
and/or products containing same, and/or paraphernalia that facilitates
the use of marijuana, hashish and/or cannabis.