Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA)

2 Jake Garzio Drive

Ewing, New Jersey 08628
Minutes: February 6, 2007

Submitted by:
Anthony P. Carabelli, Jr., Executive Director

Public Notice and Attendees

a. The meeting of the Ewing Township Redevelopment Agency (ETRA) convened
with the reading of the “Sunshine Law” statement by Chairperson Janet
McLaughlin at 7:05pm.
b. Attendees: Chairperson Janet McLaughlin, Vice Chair Robert Kull, Phil Vecere,
David Rose, ETRA Executive Director Anthony Carabelli, Redevelopment
Agency Attorney Michael O’Donnell, Business Administrator David Thompson,
Councilman Bert Steinmann, Councilman Joseph Murphy, Planner Matt Lawson
from Mercer County, John Kwak of XL Architectural Studios, Chuck Wells of
Boston Properties, Jon Drezner of Ewing Lofts and Studios (ELS), Planner Chuck
Latini of Heyer Gruel and Associates and a Schoor DePalma Planner

Public Comment
Discussion of Redevelopment Area and Pending Projects
Chair Janet McLaughlin discussed the Redevelopment Agency history, projects and
agenda. She highlighted the most important and immediate priority of the Agency – to
revise the Redevelopment Plan. In accomplishing this objective, the Agency has hired
the professional services of Heyer, Gruel and Associates.

Referring to an aerial map of the Redevelopment Area, Chair McLaughlin pointed out the
current projects and potential developments. In attenDanielce were three developers who
highlighted some of their work and strong interest in this Area.

• Chuck Wells of Boston Properties commented on his company’s in-fill housing

project along Homestead Avenue and the construction of two more market rate
homes along Robbins Avenues.

• Jon Drezner of ELS discussed his development of artist lofts and studios at two
former industrial buildings - the Kuhn Jacobs and Hibbert buildings. Mr. Drezner
mentioned that ELS acquired the properties in January of this year and has
already begun to remove materials from the Kuhn Jacobs. In addition to lofts and
studios, the project also calls for the developers to construct a Township animal
shelter on a portion of the Kuhn Jacobs site.

• Another developer, John Kwak, touched on his plans for an aged restricted
community. The development will be located along Stokes Avenue and will
feature 110 units. He also discussed his pending ideas and interest in other areas
within the Redevelopment Area.

Mr. Matthew Lawson of the County offered comments regarding the ULI study and
potential plans generated from the group. The study, which encompasses a portion of the

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Redevelopment Area, looked at the shared borders of three municipalities, Trenton,
Ewing and Lawrence, and how best to ease the traffic problems in this area. He
highlighted the work of the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC)
to develop viable solutions for these traffic concerns. In discussing the traffic flow in this
area, a discussion ensued over the plans to extend Calhoun Street and possible impacts
from that undertaking. Participants weighed the positive and negatives of this proposal
along with other potential developments inside and outside of the Redevelopment Area.

Mr. Lawson mentioned a non-profit study group, PPS, whose objective is to provide a
vision for the Trenton Farmers Market and surrounding businesses. The Market, located
on Spruce Street in Lawrence, will undergo various enhancements to its facility over the
next several months and could potential take on larger improvements in the future.

Mr. Lawson commented that the Agency should continue to involve the surrounding
municipalities in its undertakings. Chair McLaughlin thanked all members for their
comments on these projects and will continue to keep them informed of the Agency
progress.

1026 Prospect Street Property

Mr. Kwak appeared before the Agency to present his proposals for 1026 Prospect Street
and distributed architectural renderings of his proposal. He suggested two semi-detached
homes for the 1026 Prospect Street property with two carriage doors located on the first
floor. He also mentioned the dimensions of the homes and provided set back
information. He added that these homes would cost approximately $250,000 a piece.

Boston Properties, which had offered plans for a Flag Lot proposal at the January 17,
2007 meeting, submitted a slightly amended proposal at this meeting. Mr. Wells
suggested a shared driveway for both residents at this location.

Chair McLaughlin stated that the Agency will not approve the property proposal until the
February 21, 2007 meeting. She asked Mr. Carabelli to mail the two pending proposals
to all members of the Agency for their review.

MOTION
Re: Adjournment of Meeting
First – Janet McLaughlin
Second – David Rose
The Board unanimously supported the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:05pm.