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Southampton committee introduces redevelopment plan for Stokes Cannery property, citing COAH credit
Summary
The Southampton Township Committee on May 5 introduced Ordinance 2026-03 to adopt a redevelopment plan for the Stokes Cannery property. The plan would create 60 units — exceeding the township's 4th-round COAH obligation of 44 units — and was introduced unanimously on first reading.
The Southampton Township Committee on May 5 introduced on first reading Ordinance 2026-03, which adopts a redevelopment plan for the Stokes Cannery property (Block 903, Lot 21) in Southampton Township.
Pat VanBernum, a professional planner with Environmental Resolutions, Inc., provided an overview of the plan during the committee's special meeting. Administrator Brandon Umba told the committee the plan's preparation was paid for through an escrow posted by the developer.
Committee discussion noted the plan would include 60 housing units. Administrator Umba said the township's fourth-round COAH (Council on Affordable Housing) obligation is 44 units; because the plan provides 60 units, the township will receive a credit toward future COAH rounds, according to the administrator. The record shows amenities for children within the proposed complex were discussed but does not list specific amenities.
During the public comment period, resident Greg Sobocinski of 123 Landing Street praised the committee for focusing on the Stokes property as a means to satisfy the township's COAH requirements.
Committeeman Ronald Heston moved to introduce the ordinance and Committeeman Arnold Harrison seconded. At the roll call vote, Committeeman Harrison, Committeeman Heston, Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Rossell, Committeeman James Young and Mayor William Raftery all voted in the affirmative, and the ordinance was introduced on first reading.
The ordinance will return to the committee for further readings as required by township ordinance and state law.
