Some of the proposals:
Recommendation to go by 2007 Masterplan of ten years ago and apply it to 2017 when the population has tripled since than.
"The Housing Density subcommittee affirms the recommendations of the 2007 Master Plan Reexamination Report which have not been implemented to date."
Implement the Smart Growth Plan of 2013
Overall Recommendations to Implement the 2013 Smart Growth Plan The Land Use Element incorporates the following vision of the 2013 Smart Growth Plan for the land use districts within each center, core and node:
Allow mix use building and development all along Rt 9 Highway Core
Land Use District is to permit a variety of retail and service activities, as well as community-based health care facilities that front on a state highway or county roadway, places of worship, and public and private schools. The minimum lot size is generally 20,000 square feet for these uses. In addition, single-family detached housing, two-family and duplex housing, and townhouses are also permitted in accordance with the provisions of the existing B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone. Residential and business uses may be combined.
Residential units coming to Cedarbridge corporate park maximum gross density of 22 units per acre; and, townhouses under certain conditions.
"B-6 — Corporate Campus/Stadium Support Zone: The purpose of the B-6 (Corporate Campus/Stadium Support) Zone is to facilitate the development of: eating establishments; retail; personal services; office buildings; fire department facilities; warehousing; packaging and distribution of food products; and, collection, recycling and processing of organic waste into energy. Provided that no residential building has frontage along Cedarbridge Avenue or portions of New Hampshire Avenue, the following residential uses are also permitted: single-family detached housing on lots of at least 7,500 square feet; two-family and duplex housing on lots of at least 10,000 square feet; multi-family housing on lots of at least 12,500 square feet and with a maximum gross density of 22 units per acre; and, townhouses under certain conditions."
More housing is needed for the expected population of 220k by 2030
"Looking ahead, it is anticipated that Lakewood’s population will continue to grow. This is demonstrated in the 2013 Lakewood Smart Growth Plan, which notes that the township’s population could grow to as high as 220,000 residents by 2030. It is, therefore, important that Lakewood plan for residential development to house its growing population."
Fixing Traffic by bringing public transit to reduce reliance on private cars
"Traffic and Parking Traffic congestion and a shortage of parking have been ongoing problems in Lakewood Township. These issues, which are fully explored in the Circulation Element, must be addressed. This can be done, in part, with sound land use planning that promotes reduced reliance on private vehicles through: compact development footprints; facilitated access to public transit; provision of local services within walking distance of residential areas; and, provision of adequate parking for existing and future land uses."
Fix up old housing stock promote affordable housing clustered design
Consider partnering with Ocean County to utilize resources like tax abatement and CDBG funding to rehabilitate the aging housing stock. 11. Promote affordable housing, where feasible and appropriate, and adopt affordable housing development fees to advance affordable housing goals and development. 12. Identify opportunities to create diverse housing mixture and affordable housing in the centers. 13. Ensure that any new sites identified for affordable housing do not contain environmental constraints that would limit their developability. 14. Encourage compact, clustered community design.
Parks and open space proposed for Oak St Core and Prospect: Sorry its all been vacated no room for that now.
In addition, new open space area and public park facilities are proposed in the Oak Street Neighborhood and the Cross and Prospect Street Core.
Areas proposed for preservation (Non Build-able properties)
Areas proposed for preservation include: • Lands along Kettle Creek near NJ Route 70 and in the proposed Oak Street Neighborhood; • Crystal Lake Preserve Area; • Wetlands and wooded areas in the Cedarbridge redevelopment area; • Areas within Lake Shenandoah Park adjoining Cedarbridge Avenue; • Wetlands north of Cedarbridge Avenue in the Lakewood Industrial Park; • Undeveloped areas along Shorrock Street to be combined with existing Green Acres preserved land; DRAFT 2017 Lakewood Township Master Plan Conservation Element Page 155 • Lands east of the Parkway adjoining the Township boundary with Brick Township; and, • A portion of the former Department of Public Works site along the Cabinfield Branch.
Another element of the Township environmental preservation strategy is the protection through a conservation easement of 600-700 acres of municipally-owned parcels that are located outside of the sewer service area. The properties will be used for tree save purposes in the proposed non-contiguous cluster ordinance.
Recommendation to go by 2007 Masterplan of ten years ago and apply it to 2017 when the population has tripled since than.
"The Housing Density subcommittee affirms the recommendations of the 2007 Master Plan Reexamination Report which have not been implemented to date."
Implement the Smart Growth Plan of 2013
Overall Recommendations to Implement the 2013 Smart Growth Plan The Land Use Element incorporates the following vision of the 2013 Smart Growth Plan for the land use districts within each center, core and node:
Allow mix use building and development all along Rt 9 Highway Core
Land Use District is to permit a variety of retail and service activities, as well as community-based health care facilities that front on a state highway or county roadway, places of worship, and public and private schools. The minimum lot size is generally 20,000 square feet for these uses. In addition, single-family detached housing, two-family and duplex housing, and townhouses are also permitted in accordance with the provisions of the existing B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zone. Residential and business uses may be combined.
Residential units coming to Cedarbridge corporate park maximum gross density of 22 units per acre; and, townhouses under certain conditions.
"B-6 — Corporate Campus/Stadium Support Zone: The purpose of the B-6 (Corporate Campus/Stadium Support) Zone is to facilitate the development of: eating establishments; retail; personal services; office buildings; fire department facilities; warehousing; packaging and distribution of food products; and, collection, recycling and processing of organic waste into energy. Provided that no residential building has frontage along Cedarbridge Avenue or portions of New Hampshire Avenue, the following residential uses are also permitted: single-family detached housing on lots of at least 7,500 square feet; two-family and duplex housing on lots of at least 10,000 square feet; multi-family housing on lots of at least 12,500 square feet and with a maximum gross density of 22 units per acre; and, townhouses under certain conditions."
More housing is needed for the expected population of 220k by 2030
"Looking ahead, it is anticipated that Lakewood’s population will continue to grow. This is demonstrated in the 2013 Lakewood Smart Growth Plan, which notes that the township’s population could grow to as high as 220,000 residents by 2030. It is, therefore, important that Lakewood plan for residential development to house its growing population."
Fixing Traffic by bringing public transit to reduce reliance on private cars
"Traffic and Parking Traffic congestion and a shortage of parking have been ongoing problems in Lakewood Township. These issues, which are fully explored in the Circulation Element, must be addressed. This can be done, in part, with sound land use planning that promotes reduced reliance on private vehicles through: compact development footprints; facilitated access to public transit; provision of local services within walking distance of residential areas; and, provision of adequate parking for existing and future land uses."
Fix up old housing stock promote affordable housing clustered design
Consider partnering with Ocean County to utilize resources like tax abatement and CDBG funding to rehabilitate the aging housing stock. 11. Promote affordable housing, where feasible and appropriate, and adopt affordable housing development fees to advance affordable housing goals and development. 12. Identify opportunities to create diverse housing mixture and affordable housing in the centers. 13. Ensure that any new sites identified for affordable housing do not contain environmental constraints that would limit their developability. 14. Encourage compact, clustered community design.
Parks and open space proposed for Oak St Core and Prospect: Sorry its all been vacated no room for that now.
In addition, new open space area and public park facilities are proposed in the Oak Street Neighborhood and the Cross and Prospect Street Core.
Areas proposed for preservation (Non Build-able properties)
Areas proposed for preservation include: • Lands along Kettle Creek near NJ Route 70 and in the proposed Oak Street Neighborhood; • Crystal Lake Preserve Area; • Wetlands and wooded areas in the Cedarbridge redevelopment area; • Areas within Lake Shenandoah Park adjoining Cedarbridge Avenue; • Wetlands north of Cedarbridge Avenue in the Lakewood Industrial Park; • Undeveloped areas along Shorrock Street to be combined with existing Green Acres preserved land; DRAFT 2017 Lakewood Township Master Plan Conservation Element Page 155 • Lands east of the Parkway adjoining the Township boundary with Brick Township; and, • A portion of the former Department of Public Works site along the Cabinfield Branch.
Another element of the Township environmental preservation strategy is the protection through a conservation easement of 600-700 acres of municipally-owned parcels that are located outside of the sewer service area. The properties will be used for tree save purposes in the proposed non-contiguous cluster ordinance.