Asbury Park Planning Board Addresses Transformer Plantings and Easement Clarifications

Overview: In a recent Asbury Park Planning Board meeting, attention was dedicated to the application for 512-514 Summerfield Avenue, focusing on plantings around a previously approved transformer and clarifications regarding an easement description.

Asbury Park Planning Board Approves Mercy Center Upgrade

Overview: In a recent Asbury Park Planning Board meeting, steps were taken to advance local development and address community needs. The board approved crucial amendments to the Redevelopment Plan to facilitate upgrades to the Mercy Center facility, which included the integration of a food pantry and soup kitchen into the existing structure. Additionally, they reached a decision on the issue of signage for the Asbury Park Brewery and appointed a new engineering firm to support the Planning Board’s initiatives.

Asbury Park Planning Board Addresses Building Height and Design Controversy

Overview: In a recent Asbury Park Planning Board meeting, an amount of time was devoted to a discussion about the revised redevelopment plan for a property on Memorial Drive, particularly focusing on the building’s height and architectural design. The board scrutinized the transition from a proposed four-story building with a penthouse to a five-story structure, and the implications this change would have on both the aesthetic of the cityscape and the inclusion of affordable housing units. The resolution for 138, 140, 144 Bordon Avenue was approved unanimously, while the application for 614 Cookman was carried to the next meeting to address concerns about unit orientation.

Asbury Park Planning Board Approves New Subdivision and Addresses Compliance Issues in Recent Meeting

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Asbury Park Planning Board approved a resolution for the subdivision of lots on Bordon Avenue and debated compliance issues related to the notice process, tenancy terms, and the placement of street trees and stormwater management for future developments.

Asbury Park Planning Board Debates Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance

Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board recently held a comprehensive meeting where the primary focus was the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, which aims to introduce more varied housing types and potentially increase affordability within the city. The ordinance would allow for the conversion of existing structures into ADUs as well as the construction of new standalone units. Throughout the meeting, board members engaged in discussions on the implications of ADUs on housing stock, affordability, community impact, and design standards.