July 11, 2018

Ms. Gruel stated the Township’s most recent Master Plan Reexamination was completed in 2010; there were a number of recommendations that were consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, especially as it related to economic development. She stated the Redevelopment Plan was consistent with the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP). Ms. Gruel concluded her testimony. Council President McCartney asked for clarification regarding the affordable housing growth share ratio; would there be an obligation for non-residential housing. Ms. Gruel stated there was a State requirement, (2 % percent), associated with non-residential development based purely on the value; the requirement would go in to the Township’s Housing Trust Fund. Captain Keigher asked Ms. Gruel to confirm the plan was to rehabilitate the office building only; there would be no other uses. Ms. Gruel stated there would be no other uses for 300 Executive Drive. Mr. Trenk asked if there would be a need to expand the existing office space for additional office space. Ms. Gruel stated it was too early to tell if there was a need for additional space; however, the developer could technically expand the office building, it was a relatively large lot. Vice Chairman Weston stated that in her opening remarks, Ms. Gruel had indicated the Council had requested the Board engage her to prepare the Redevelopment Plan. He stated he wanted to clarify that the Township’s governing body had authorized the preparation of the Redevelopment Plan; the Board had been tasked with reviewing the completed Plan, and sending its recommendation to the Council. He stated the Board was within its forty- five day review period. Ms. Gruel stated there were two statutory options; either the governing body prepares the draft Redevelopment Plan and asks the Board to review and recommend, or the governing body requests the Board prepare the Plan. She stated it was her understanding that in this instance, the Council had asked the Board to prepare the draft and then send it to the Council for approval. Mr. Weston stated the Board had not created the Redevelopment Plan; the distinction was important. Mr. Dwyer stated it was his understanding that it was usually a function of the Board to prepare the draft Redevelopment Plan. Vice Chairman Weston stated he was somewhat surprised the first phase of the Redevelopment Plan was

s understanding that it was usually a function of the Board to prepare the draft Redevelopment Plan. Vice Chairman Weston stated he was somewhat surprised the first phase of the Redevelopment Plan was effectively keeping the current use and zoning for 300 Executive Drive; the Plan was essentially a refurbishing of the office building. Regarding the pending legal matter, he opined that if the Court ruled against the designation; the property owner could yet use the Plan to refurbish the existing office building. He stated it appeared the office building square footage was approximately 32% of the entire complex; an office building designation as part of a larger mixed-use development was a good use for the area. It was consistent with the goals of Township’s Master Plan. He clarified that the Redeveloper for 300 Executive Drive would still be required to submit to the Board an Application for Site Plan approval. Ms. Gruel concurred.