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City of Hoboken, Hudson County–Use Agreement for Resiliency Park Café (Resiliency Park Terrace Pavilion)
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed use agreement for Green Acres encumbered parkland:
Park Owner: City of Hoboken
Park Name/Location:
Northwest (Resiliency) Park
1201 Madison Street/1200 Adams Street
Block 107, Lot 1 (p/o)
Proposed User: Alessio’s
Facilities: Café building at the Northwest (Resiliency) Park, Terrace Pavilion – includes the 2,260 square foot interior space in the café building of the Park, Terrace Pavilion, and the approximately 500 square foot exterior space adjacent to the café building under the canopy.
Proposed Use: Use of café building (2,260 square feet) and outdoor area (500 square feet)
Length of Use: initial term of five years with option to renew for a second five-year term
Proposed Compensation: Annual rent of $124,000
For additional information, please contact:
Cathleen Wolf, AICP, PP
Principal Planner
Community Development
City of Hoboken
94 Washington Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
Telephone: (201) 420-2000 x3003 cwolf@hobokennj.gov
Pending and Approved Farm Leases on Local Parkland
Please click on the link below to see a list of proposed farm leases currently being reviewed by the OTPLA Public Land Compliance Section, and previously approved farm leases.
Any questions about these leases should be directed to the point of contact listed on the linked document.
City of Margate, Atlantic County–Lucy the Elephant–Lease to Save Lucy Committee, Inc.
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:
Park Owner: City of Margate
Park Name/Location:
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Avenue
City of Margate, NJ 08402
Proposed Lessee: Save Lucy Committee, Inc. (nonprofit organization)
Proposed Leased Premises: Block 26, Lot 2 (0.75 acre (approx.), including Lucy the Elephant structure)
Purpose of Lease: Recreation and public amusement, focused on historical preservation and operation of the structure known as Lucy the Elephant, and including on-site souvenir gift shop and refreshment pavilion.
Proposed Lease Term: 20 years (subject to reevaluation every 5 years)
Proposed Compensation: $1 per year
For additional information, please contact:
Johanna Casey, City Clerk/Registrar
9001 Winchester Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402
609-822-2605 Casey_johanna@margate-nj.com
Town of Morristown, Morris County–Pioneer Park (formerly Washington Park)–Lease for Outdoor Dining
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed lease of Green Acres encumbered parkland:
Park Owner: Town of Morristown (by easement)
Fee Owner: Sixth ROC-Jersey Associates, LLC
Park Name/Location:
Pioneer Park (formerly known as Washington Park)
located on top of the Headquarters Plaza Parking Garage at 52 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown
Block 4901, p/o Lots 1.04, 1.06 and 1.08
Proposed Lessee/Leased Premises: To Be Determined/5,847 square feet
Purpose of Lease: Use of leased premises for outdoor dining.
Proposed Lease Term: 5 year initial term with 1-year renewal option
Proposed Compensation: $1 per year
Background Information:
A recent article about the refurbishment of Pioneer Park may be found here.
A 2015 memo from NJDEP to the Town of Morristown about the extent of the Green Acres encumbrance on the Headquarters Plaza property may be found here.
A copy of the easement held by the Town of Morristown may be found here.
For additional information, please contact:
John P. Miller, Esq.
Inglesino, Webster, Wyciskala & Taylor, LLC
600 Parsippany Road, Suite 204
Parsippany, New Jersey 07054
General: (973) 947-7111
Fax: (973) 887-2700
Email: jpmiller@iwwt.law
Robbinsville Township, Mercer County–Multiple Parks–Proposed Leases to Nonprofit Sports Leagues
Pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:36-25.13, the NJDEP has been asked to review the following proposed leases of Green Acres encumbered parkland:
Park Owner: Robbinsville Township
Park Names/Locations:
Blakely Park (also known as Tindall Park), located on Meadowbrook Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (funded)
Community Park, located on West Manor Way and Gordon Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (unfunded)
Tantum Park, located on Meadowbrook Road, Robbinsville, NJ 08691 (funded)
Proposed Lessees/Leased Premises:
Robbinsville PAL Junior Ravens Football and Cheerleading (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Blakely Park and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township.
Robbinsville Lacrosse Association (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Blakely Park and Community Park, and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township at Blakely Park and Community Park.
Washington Township Little League of Robbinsville NJ, Inc., aka Robbinsville Little League (nonprofit organization)–all baseball/softball fields located on Tantum Park (Tantum Field #1, #2, #3 and Joe Barker Field (#4)) and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including Tantum Field #1 and #3 field lights, toilet facilities, concession facilities, Board and Equipment rooms, indoor and outdoor batting cages, and press boxes and T1 Garage and T3 storage sheds provided by the Township.
Robbinsville Soccer Association (nonprofit organization)–all lined athletic fields on Community Park and specifically identified appurtenant structures, including field lights and toilet facilities provided by the Township.
Purpose of Leases: Use of leased premises for practices, games, tournaments, and other recreational events sponsored by the lessees.
Proposed Lease Term: 5 years (no renewal)
Proposed Compensation:
In kind services (operation of sports leagues and programming, and facilities maintenance) plus annual rent. Proposed annual rent for the first year of each lease is $5.00 per registered child, with annual rent increasing by $1.00 per registered child each year on January 1, up to a maximum of $9.00 per registered child.
For additional information, please contact:
Bruce R. Darvas, Esquire
Township Attorney / Director of Law
Robbinsville Township
2298 Route 33
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
(609) 259-3600 x 1110
bdarvas@robbinsville.net