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Warren committee increases AH‑6 units and hears residents’ concerns about Bardy property redevelopment
Summary
The Committee adopted Ordinance 26-14 to add two affordable units in the AH‑6 district and designated Federal Reserve Bank of New York as redeveloper for 15 Mountain View Road; multiple residents raised environmental, traffic and infrastructure concerns during public comment.
Warren Township on April 16 adopted an amendment to the municipal zoning code, Ordinance No. 26-14, increasing the number of housing units in the AH‑6 Affordable Housing District from 26 to 28 and designating the two added units as affordable.
Deputy Mayor Vanessa Kian read the ordinance title at the public hearing; the hearing was opened and, after a brief supportive comment from resident Joe Faro that "this project is overdue," the Committee adopted the ordinance by roll call vote. Mayor Shaun Fine, Township Attorney William Willard and Planner Katie Sarmad addressed the large public audience earlier in the meeting to explain the affordable housing process and how the township's plan relates to pending redevelopment matters.
Separately, the Committee passed a resolution designating the Federal Reserve Bank of New York as the redeveloper for the property at 15 Mountain View Road (approximately 118 acres) and authorized execution of a redevelopment agreement and a stormwater facilities maintenance agreement. The redevelopment designation references earlier Planning Board approvals and a redevelopment plan adopted by ordinance in 2024.
During Privilege of the Floor, many residents raised concerns specifically about development at the Bardy property and broader redevelopment impacts. Speakers including Kamari DeBarbieri, Greg Dubas, Judy Sullivan, Kate Warnebold and others listed environmental conditions, traffic and flooding risk, sewer capacity, impacts on local schools and emergency services, the number of units proposed, and a perceived lack of communication from the Township as their primary concerns. Planning Board Chairman John Lindner addressed the audience and explained when and how the public can formally comment during Planning Board proceedings.
The Committee asked the Township Attorney and Planner to continue explaining redevelopment steps and directed staff to pursue research and drafting as needed for zoning and redevelopment implementation. No final approvals or changes to the redevelopment agreement were made at this meeting; the matter remains subject to further planning board or Committee action.
The Committee also flagged the need for clear public communication as redevelopments and zoning changes proceed; no on-the-record commitments to amendments were made at the April 16 meeting.
