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- Monmouth County
- 6/3/24
- 06/04/2024
- 174 Minutes
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Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board’s recent meeting centered on an in-depth review of a multifaceted development proposal by Interfaith Neighbors Inc. for the Marora Center on Springwood Avenue. The project, which encompasses affordable housing units, an early childhood learning center named after Dr. Lorenzo Harris, and a space for the Asbury Park Museum Society, drew both board scrutiny and public interest, particularly regarding its impact on the community, security measures, and architectural design.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/20/24
- 05/21/2024
- 38 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Asbury Park Planning Board, a significant amendment to the Central Business District (CBD) Redevelopment Plan was deliberated, centering on the inclusion of a sound recording studio on Cookman Avenue. The proposed amendment, which aimed to permit the studio with a focus on music and video production, mastering, and rehearsal, sparked a discussion among board members on whether to allow such a use in the entire district or limit it to the specified property. The board grappled with the implications of standardizing sound studio requirements versus evaluating applications on a case-by-case basis, considering the diverse nature of the district’s buildings and neighboring uses.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 5/6/24
- 05/07/2024
- 97 Minutes
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Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board’s recent meeting underscored the city’s commitment to environmental sustainability and public safety as key elements of local development. The board scrutinized a major project by Denholtz Acquisition LLC, focusing on its pursuit of LEED silver certification, the safety and design of the building’s amenity roof deck, and the implications of the construction staging plan on pedestrian access.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/15/24
- 04/17/2024
- 19 Minutes
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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.
- NJ
- Monmouth County
- 4/1/24
- 04/02/2024
- 79 Minutes
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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.
