Developer updates planning board on Campus Drive housing progress; deed discrepancy for affordable units must be corrected before COs

Campus Associates (file 20-PB) provided a six-month status update to the Hillsboro Township Planning Board, reporting that the apartment project at Campus Drive has advanced substantially but remains dependent on electric utility service before tenant move‑ins.

Applicant representative Mr. Kesler said four apartment buildings have been framed, with buildings 1, 3 and 5 framed and rough mechanicals installed, and building 4 nearing completion of framing. The clubhouse is nearing completion, the pool is about half finished and the site base paving is in place though top coat paving has been deferred because of ongoing construction traffic. Mr. Kesler said pre-leasing has started and the developer is aiming for initial move-ins in October and substantial completion for the full site by December 2026, subject to utilities and construction contingencies.

Board members asked about stormwater performance and the timing of top-coat paving. Mr. Kesler said there have been no major stormwater complaints reported by project staff and acknowledged the board will watch site performance as summer storms arrive.

A separate compliance issue dominated the second half of the discussion. Board counsel and members said the recorded deed for the project does not match the settlement agreement and board approval: the approved affordable housing obligation is 23 units allocated as five one-bedroom, 13 two-bedroom and five three-bedroom units. Counsel and the applicant confirmed the units were constructed according to the settlement agreement but that the deed language must be corrected. Counsel stated that any paperwork inconsistent with the agreement "will be corrected prior to the granting of certificates of occupancy (or temporary certificates of occupancy)." Mr. Kesler agreed the deed amendment is not expected to prevent construction progress but acknowledged it must be completed before COs are issued.

The board asked the applicant to coordinate with planning staff and the township affordable housing office and to provide documents demonstrating the deed correction before occupancy permits are issued.