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Council opens public hearing on planned replacement of Oaks Park House under Green Acres rules
Summary
The council opened a public hearing on the Green Acres‑funded replacement of the Oaks Park House, discussed constraints tied to Green Acres funding and timelines for architecture and construction, and noted ADA improvements in the design.
The Borough of Old Tappan opened a public hearing on replacing the former Oaks Park House, a Green Acres‑funded parcel that carries state restrictions.
Ron (council member) described the project as a preliminary design effort: the old house has been removed, utilities are in place and the borough is working through Green Acres regulations that limit what can be built. He said preliminary drawings are underway and the borough hopes to have a new structure in place by late summer or fall. Council members stressed accessibility and amenities; the proposed design will include two ADA‑compliant bathrooms accessible from inside and outside and a front patio area for community use.
Council members noted the Green Acres grant obligates the borough to follow state rules and that the property must clear additional administrative steps before construction begins. The public‑hearing period will remain open per Green Acres requirements; the council said it will accept comments and return to the next meeting to close the hearing and consider final steps.
