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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Block 155, Lot 40.03 The Township’s Third Round Housing Element and Fair Share plan states that a total of 23 affordable units are to be constructed on Block 155, Lot 40.03. The lot abuts the Stonehill development and is accessed along Rooney Circle. This parcel measures approximately 5.3 acres in area and was rezoned to the IH-2 Inclusionary Housing District through Township Ordinance 2642-21 (adopted on March 23, 2021) (see Appendix H). This rezoning has not produced affordable units. The Township finds that the zoning in place remains appropriate for the character of the area and the need for affordable housing. A total of 23 credits were applied toward the Township’s Third Round obligation. The site continues to be appropriate for inclusionary development, as it is available, approvable, developable, and suitable: • Available: The site has no easements or title issues preventing its development. • Suitable: The site is adjacent to compatible land uses, including the newly-established multifamily residential Stonehill community along Executive Drive. The site’s development is consistent with the goals and strategies outlined in the State Plan, as it is located within the Metropolitan Planning Area (PA 1). • Developable: The site falls within both the sewer and public water service areas. The site is not constrained by wetlands, or located within a flood hazard area. • Approvable: The site was rezoned within the Essex Green/Executive Drive Redevelopment Area on June 11, 2019 (Ordinance 2573-19). 57