Borough of Haworth

This document outlines Haworth, NJ's Fourth Round Affordable Housing Plan for the period 2025-2035. It details the municipality's obligations under the amended NJ Fair Housing Act, including legislative timelines and mechanisms for compliance. The plan addresses the establishment of fair share obligations, the development of a Housing Element and Fair Share Plan (HEFSP), and specific strategies for meeting affordable housing unit requirements through site-specific zoning. It also covers the mediation process and settlement reached with the Fair Share Housing Center to ensure compliance.

This document is an Amended Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the Borough of Haworth, Bergen County, New Jersey. It outlines the municipality's affordable housing obligations for Prior Rounds (1987-1999), Round 3 (1999-2025), and Round 4 (2025-2035). The plan details strategies and mechanisms to address these obligations, including vacant land adjustments, inclusionary zoning, and compliance with the New Jersey Fair Housing Act (FHA 2) and court-approved settlement agreements. It further provides an analysis of the Borough's demographic, housing, and employment characteristics.

The Housing Element and Fair Share Plan for the Borough of Haworth focuses on addressing affordable housing obligations for Round 4, covering the period between July 2025 and July 2035, while also addressing cumulative obligations from 1987 through 2035. Key areas include analyzing demographic, housing, and employment characteristics, projecting future housing and employment needs, and outlining strategies to meet present and prospective affordable housing requirements, including utilizing a Vacant Land Adjustment and implementing inclusionary zoning.

The Planning Board meeting focused on a major application for a new housing development on Massachusetts Avenue, including subdivision approval, site plan approval, and waivers from certain ordinances. The application, representing a joint effort between Bergen County United Way and Madeline Housing Partners LLC, detailed plans for 35 units, including affordable and market-rate housing. Significant discussion surrounded traffic impacts on neighboring Dumont, stormwater management, tree removal, and the overall design and integration of the development into the existing neighborhood. The board also approved invoices for professional services and adopted a resolution for a separate subdivision application at 302 Pine Street.

The Planning Board meeting addressed several key items. Invoices totaling \$15,423.99 were approved. A resolution was adopted for the Massachusetts Ave/BCUW Minor Subdivision, including preliminary and final site plan review, waivers, and soil movement. Discussions included discrepancies in the subdivision plan due to a street vacation, confirmation of Borough land ownership, and the schedule of building construction. The meeting also included old and new business discussions.