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Preliminary Investigation Study Blocks 223, 225, 226.01, 226.02, 227, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237. CONTEXT:. Investigation Study: - City has a Combined Storm Water / Sewer System: - State requirement to separate
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Preliminary Investigation Study Blocks 223, 225, 226.01, 226.02, 227, 228, 229, 230, 232, 233, 235, 236, 237
CONTEXT: • Investigation Study: • - City has a Combined Storm Water / Sewer System: • - State requirement to separate • - Designation is based on utilities only not on condition of properties • - Non condemnation • - Does not change zoning • - No limitations or requirements to the existing property owners • Promotes: • Rehabilitation and separation of Storm Water and Sewer Lines • Reduction of flooding • Supports revitalization • Allows for a Five Year Abatement • Three Step Process:
REHABILITATION CRITERIA: 1. A significant portion of structures therein are in a deteriorated or substandard condition and there is a continuing pattern of vacancy, abandonment or under-utilization of properties in the area, with a persistent arrearage of property tax payments thereon; or 2 More than half of the housing stock in the delineated area is at least 50 years old, or a majority of the water and sewer infrastructure in the delineated area is at least 50 years old and is in need of repair or substantial maintenance, and 3. A program of rehabilitation, as defined in section 3 of (C:40A:12A-3), may be expected to prevent further deterioration and promote the overall development of the community.
FINDINGS: • Investigation Study: • Arcadis Report: Infrastructure 1900 – 1911 • Site Investigation of 8 stormwater / sewer lines • Brick arch / poor condition • Combination of sewers • Required Rehabilitation Criteria: • Storm water / Sewer lines are over 50 years in age. • Confirmed with on site inspection and Arcadis Report. • Sewer lines are in a state of disrepair and the construction methodology is consistent with the construction of over 50 years in age. • Program of Rehabilitation: • Persistent flooding in the low lying areas (downtown) that these combined systems lead into need to be addressed to improve downstream flooding within the City.
Francis Reiner, LLA – PP DMR Architects 201.414.4758