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Paulsboro board flags Master Plan zoning review; update could cost about $105,000
Summary
Chairman Robert DeAngelo told the Land Use Board Jan. 6 that the Master Plan should be revisited to limit commercial space on parts of Delaware and Broad streets and convert some parcels to residential; Administrator Vernon Marino said an update could cost "as costly as $105,000," and members were asked to submit ideas for grants and priorities.
Chairman Robert DeAngelo said the Land Use Board will revisit the borough Master Plan to consider amended zoning that would restrict commercial businesses on Delaware Street and convert parts of Broad Street to residential uses. He framed the proposed direction as a response to local conditions, citing concerns that commercial redevelopment leaves "not enough space for parking and for children to play in a secured backyard."
Administrator Vernon Marino said the cost of updating the Master Plan could be substantial and estimated the work may be "as costly as $105,000," stressing that the borough would need to explore grant opportunities to fund a formal update. Marino asked board members to compile ideas and suggestions and email them to him so he can consolidate proposals and potential funding leads.
Board members did not vote to begin a formal Master Plan update during the session; the discussion ended with an instruction to gather member input and follow up on possible funding sources. The Chair framed the item as preliminary direction-setting rather than a final policy change.
