WAYNE, NJ—Public officials are expressing some concern about AvalonBay Communities, Inc.'s proposal here that if approved would be built with the same lightweight frame construction that is now being blamed for the quick spreading flames that caused significant damage at its 408-unit community in Edgewater in January.
The Jan. 21 fire at its Edgewater property has promoted some to examine possible changes in the state's building code as well as a proposal by Scott Rumana, a Wayne assemblyman and former mayor, to impose a moratorium on multiple-unit dwellings using “light frame construction,” according to The Record.
AvalonBay's application for a site in the southeast section of Wayne, if approved, would have the developer build 422 units. The plan calls for 336 apartments in a four-story building and 86 town houses in 13 buildings. There would be 134 one-bedroom units, 228 two-bedroom units, 60 three-bedroom units, and 930 parking spaces.
The Wayne project has yet to be on the agenda for a pubic hearing before the Board of Adjustment. Avalon will be required to secure a variance to build apartments at the project site located in an industrial zone. See story in The Record.
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