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Oxford Land Use Board recommends 51–56-acre Renners Road parcel for redevelopment review
Summary
The Oxford Township Land Use Board voted July 23 to recommend that Block 1.01, Lot 3.03 — about 51–56 acres along Renners Road with a former mining history — qualify as a non‑condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment under N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5; the recommendation moves to the Township Committee for further action.
The Oxford Township Land Use Board voted July 23 to recommend that Block 1.01, Lot 3.03 — an approximately 51–56 acre parcel with frontage on Renners Road and a history of mining and materials processing — qualify as an Area in Need of Redevelopment under New Jersey law.
The board adopted Resolution 2024-08 after reviewing the “Block 1.01, Lot 3.03 Area in Need of Redevelopment Investigation Report,” prepared by VanCleef Engineering Associates and cited in the resolution. The report, and earlier testimony at a June 25 public hearing by Township Planner Timothy M. O’Brien, led the board to conclude the property meets statutory criteria enumerated in N.J.S.A. 40A:12-5 (subparagraphs A, B, C, D, E and H, per the investigation report).
Mr. Ort moved to approve Resolution 2024-08 and Mr. Ott seconded. The motion passed with Ayes 9, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Absent 2. The resolution formally recommends that the delineated Study Area be forwarded to the Township Committee for any subsequent zoning or redevelopment steps; the resolution itself notes that no final zoning decisions are being made by the board at this stage.
The resolution notes the parcel was part of a larger tract previously used for mining and materials processing, was variously owned from the late 1800s through 1969, and is currently within the R-120 Residential Zone. The Investigation Report includes a map of the proposed boundaries and asserts the statutory findings that support a non-condemnation redevelopment designation.
Other business at the brief meeting included approval of minutes and payment of vouchers. The board approved the June 26, 2024 executive session minutes (motion: Mr. Ott; second: Mr. McGuire; Ayes 9, Nays 0, Abstain 1, Absent 2) and the June 26, 2024 Land Use Board minutes (motion: Mayor Norton; second: Mr. Ort; Ayes 10, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 2). A motion by Mr. Ort, seconded by Mr. McGuire, to pay vouchers passed Ayes 10, Nays 0, Abstain 0, Absent 0.
There was no public comment and no executive session. The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. and adjourned at 7:08 p.m.; minutes were submitted by Secretary Lee L. Geller.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 2024-08 (recommendation to Township Committee) — mover: Mr. Ort; second: Mr. Ott; outcome: approved, Ayes 9, Abstain 1. Approval of June 26 executive session minutes — approved, Ayes 9, Abstain 1. Approval of June 26 board minutes — approved, Ayes 10. Vouchers — approved, Ayes 10.
