- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 2/3/25
- 02/04/2025
- 99 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Asbury Park Planning Board meeting, the board focused on the contentious parking requirements for a proposed 7-Eleven on Bangs Avenue and significant revisions to the building’s design. The applicant argued against the commercial parking requirement, citing redevelopment plan language and historical property assessments. The board’s planner highlighted an amendment from 2018, leading to debates about the board’s authority over parking issues and whether these should be addressed by the zoning board instead.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 1/27/25
- 01/28/2025
- 74 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board’s recent meeting focused on significant amendments to a development project on Main Avenue, alongside deliberations on parking arrangements for the Interfaith Neighbors project on Spring Street. The board approved changes to the residential and commercial project on Main Avenue, which included alterations to the bedroom configurations and a redesign of the building’s facade. These adjustments were made to address previous concerns over architectural encroachments and to align with zoning regulations. Additionally, the board reviewed the parking lease agreement for the Interfaith Neighbors project, emphasizing the need for clarity to ensure adequate parking for both residential units and museum operations.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 11/18/24
- 11/19/2024
- 123 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting on November 18, 2024, the Asbury Park Planning Board engaged in a debate over a development proposal on Bangs Avenue, focusing primarily on the trade-off between commercial space and parking requirements. The proposed project, presented by 725 LLC, aimed to develop a four-story residential building with six apartment units but sparked discussions about compliance with existing urban planning standards, particularly those governing the balance of commercial and residential spaces in Asbury Park’s Central Business District (CBD).
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 10/28/24
- 10/29/2024
- 185 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board meeting on October 28, 2024, was dominated by discussions about the Delta townhouse development, a contentious project under the Waterfront Redevelopment Plan. Residents expressed concerns over environmental, architectural, and infrastructural impacts, while the board grappled with procedural obligations and community input.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 9/23/24
- 09/24/2024
- 177 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board convened on September 23, 2024, to discuss various development projects, including the significant approval of the Memor Center project on Springwood Avenue. This meeting addressed construction sequencing, traffic control, and community concerns about safety and aesthetic impacts during the development process.