Draft_October 2025_West Orange_HEFSP_with Appendices

Township of West Orange October 2025 Essex County, New Jersey Draft Housing Element and Fair Share Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- for residential and retail uses as hereinafter provided; together with certain public infrastructure and improvements relating thereto, including utilities, roadways, pathways, sidewalks, public rights of way and open space, and other amenities on the Edison Battery Parcels.” A revised Redevelopment Agreement was executed between the Township and DGP Urban Renewal LLC., on August 11, 2015 (the “Second Agreement Amendment”). This Second Amendment redefined the affordable housing obligations of the Phase 1 construction: “The Township hereby expressly agrees and acknowledges that Redeveloper shall have no obligation to include any affordable housing units within the Phase 1 Project or on the Phase 1 Property. However, Redeveloper will make payment of a non-residential development fee in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40:55D8.1 et seq. (the “Non Residential Development Fee”), but only in the event and to the extent that such fee applies at the time of issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the non-residential portion of the Project” (Section 4.7). Further, the Second Amendment also established a timeframe for construction: “Commencement of Construction of the Phase 1 Project will commence by September 30, 2015, and Completion of Construction of Phase 1 Project will take place by September 30, 2017.” Phase 1 was completed according to this timeline, thus creating the current Edison Lofts building on the site. Phase 2 Phase 2 of the Downtown Redevelopment Plan is divided into four (4) subphases: Phases 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D (see following map). Collectively, the subphases will result in the construction of 296 additional residential units, including 44 affordable rental units for low- and moderate-income residents. Phase 2C outlines the construction of the 44 affordable apartments at 28-40, 42, and 64 28, 32, 38-40, and 42 Ashland Avenue and 64 Park Avenue (Block 64, Lots 3, 21, 22, 25, and 27). A financial agreement was executed for these lots between the Township and GP Ashland Housing, LLC., on August 3, 2017 (Appendix F). A proposal to create these 44 affordable units through new inclusionary developments

ment was executed for these lots between the Township and GP Ashland Housing, LLC., on August 3, 2017 (Appendix F). A proposal to create these 44 affordable units through new inclusionary developments along Ashland Avenue and/or at 216-22 Main Street was submitted on March 13, 2024. A total of 44 credits were applied toward the Township’s Prior Round obligation. The Township finds that the zoning in place remains appropriate for the character of the area and the need for affordable housing, particularly in proximity to Main Street. The sites are appropriate for multi-family low- and moderate-income housing as they are available, approvable, developable, and suitable: • Available: The sites have no easements or title issues preventing their development. 44