Red Bank Planning Board Delays 54 North Bridge Avenue Decision

Overview: The Red Bank Planning Board’s recent meeting included discussion of a application for a property on North Bridge Avenue that has been postponed to April 15th. The applicant’s newly submitted plans, which the board’s engineer has not yet reviewed, suggest the potential for an updated traffic report. This delay aims to consolidate the review process into one meeting rather than spreading it over multiple sessions.

Red Bank Plans to Strengthen Historic Preservation Efforts

Overview: The Red Bank Planning Board recently convened a meeting to discuss significant proposed changes to the town’s historic preservation regulations. The meeting aimed to align the language in the master plan with the preservation goals of the community, reviewing a comprehensive 32-page ordinance that would affect how historic sites are managed and preserved. A consultant who contributed to the master plan clarified the intent to maintain the 2009 historic preservation element as part of the land use section. The board also debated the implications of the ordinance on property owners, including concerns about potential safety hazards and repair costs.

Red Bank Planning Board Reviews Site Plans, Addresses Safety and Accessibility Concerns, and Advances Community Initiatives

Overview: In a recent Red Bank Planning Board meeting, the board navigated a series of topics, including site approval for 14 Warf Avenue, the introduction of a street tree requirement, and a review related to off-street parking for electric vehicles. Safety issues at a high-risk intersection and accessibility concerns due to the removal of an ADA parking space were also discussed, along with noise complaints from a local resident.