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Planning board schedules special meeting on Housing Element; considers Master Plan updates and enforcement follow-up for Hampton Diner
Summary
The board scheduled a Feb. 26 Special Meeting to review Ordinance 2026-04 (Housing Element and Fair Share Plan), set a Feb. 24 subcommittee on large animals and fowl, reviewed a staff-provided list of Master Plan reexamination topics and directed a follow-up letter regarding unpermitted work at the Hampton Diner (Caroprot, LLC).
The Hampton Township Planning Board on Feb. 19 scheduled a Feb. 26 Special Meeting to review Ordinance 2026-04 addressing the Housing Element and Fair Share Plan and announced a Feb. 24 subcommittee meeting on keeping of large animals and fowl.
Board members discussed a list of Master Plan reexamination recommendations submitted by Matt Morris. The list, recorded in the minutes, suggested the board consider: an ordinance to regulate solar-panel installations in residential and commercial zones; updating the Township lighting ordinance to mandate LED lighting and limit non-security lighting during off hours; establishing Technical Review Committee (TRC) procedures; expanding the noise ordinance to include engine braking; exploring recycling of auto-wash runoff at car dealerships; encouraging mixed-use development to limit sprawl; pursuing participation in the NFPA Firewise program via a volunteer subcommittee; and increasing acquisition of open-space parcels to expand passive and active recreation opportunities.
Mr. Daniels questioned whether parking would be sufficient for potential new businesses (a 7Brew and an Aldi) in a plaza; Engineer Simmons said a prior project that added a third lane and a traffic signal created a parking credit for the plaza and that the overall parking supply meets requirements.
The board also discussed outstanding work at the Hampton Diner (Caroprot, LLC) that may have been done without permits. Attorney Brady said he recently spoke with the applicant’s attorney and will send a follow-up letter; he noted enforcement actions have been on hold while an application is pending but that Engineer Simmons can recommend resolution conditions to address any work done without permits.
Secretary Kathryn Schroder asked whether any board action was required before swearing in Mr. Gurick as Alternate I; Attorney Brady said he would write a letter to the Township Committee so they could appoint him and allow the oath to be taken at the March meeting.
Members encouraged public attendance at the Feb. 26 Special Meeting when the housing ordinance will be reviewed.
