The Planning Board recommended approval of several fourth-round affordable housing ordinances after finding them substantially consistent with Princeton’s Master Plan. The measures include a mixed-use district allowing up to 82 homes with at least 20% affordable units, a 100% affordable development with at least 35 units, and updated townwide affordable housing regulations.
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The recommendations move several zoning and regulatory changes toward municipal governing-body hearings scheduled for March 9, ahead of a March 15 state deadline for adopting the fourth-round housing ordinances. One proposed district at 1133 State Road and 60 Mount Lucas Road could allow up to 82 residential units alongside retail, restaurant, and office space. Another district at 303 John Street would allow at least 35 affordable units, while revised regulations would update income limits, required affordable set-asides, design standards, and development fees.
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Approved the Cannon Dial Elm Club preliminary and final major site development application with variances for 21 Prospect Avenue; the motion passed with seven votes in favor and three abstentions.
Found Ordinance 2026-11 substantially consistent with the Master Plan and recommended approval. The ordinance would create Affordable Housing District-13 at 1133 State Road and 60 Mount Lucas Road, allowing up to 82 residential units with a minimum 20% affordable housing set-aside.
Found Ordinance 2026-12 substantially consistent with the Master Plan and recommended approval. The ordinance would create Affordable Housing District-17; one member recused herself because she lives in Queenston Commons.
Found Ordinance 2026-13 substantially consistent with the Master Plan and recommended approval. The ordinance would create Affordable Housing District-18 at 303 John Street for a 100% affordable development with at least 35 units, plus an optional site-manager unit.
Found Ordinance 2026-14 substantially consistent with the Master Plan and recommended approval after reviewing an affordable housing overlay covering five properties near Nassau Street and North Harrison Street.
Found Ordinance 2026-15 substantially consistent with the Master Plan and recommended approval. The ordinance would replace Princeton’s affordable housing regulations with updated requirements addressing set-asides, income restrictions, design standards, administration, and development fees.
Approved the July 17, 2025, January 8, 2026, and February 5, 2026 meeting minutes, with noted edits to the first two sets of minutes.
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