Asbury Park Planning Board Approves Memor Center Project Amid Safety and Design Concerns

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.

Deal Lake Commission Faces Insurance Hurdles Delaying $900,000 Stormwater Management Grant

Overview: The Deal Lake Commission’s recent meeting was dominated by issues surrounding a nearly $900,000 stormwater management grant, which has encountered delays due to new state-imposed insurance requirements. These requirements necessitate that the commission obtain its own coverage, diverging from past practices where insurance was typically handled by contractors.

Court-Mandated Subdivision Approval Dominates Asbury Park Zoning Board Meeting

Overview: The Asbury Park Zoning Board meeting on September 10, 2024, focused on revisiting a subdivision application for 5038 Avenue, previously denied but remanded by the court with a mandate to approve. The court deemed the board’s initial decision “arbitrary and capricious,” leading to A discussion on the proposed development’s implications for the community.

Asbury Park Planning Board Approves Redevelopment Plan Amid Stormwater Concerns

Overview: The Asbury Park Planning Board held a meeting on September 9, 2024, where they approved redevelopment plans while grappling with stormwater management concerns and design modifications.

Asbury Park Zoning Board Grapples with Balcony and Rooftop Screening Modifications

Overview: During the latest Asbury Park Zoning Board meeting, discussions centered on significant modifications to a construction project, particularly focusing on the controversial changes to the balcony dimensions and rooftop screening. The board scrutinized these alterations for compliance with original approvals and community standards.