Asbury Park public meetings in 2025

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will review reports on outfalls and floating islands. The body will discuss old business regarding the pedestrian bridge and goose maintenance, as well as new business concerning ADA compliance for meetings.

• Pedestrian Bridge
• Goose Maintenance
• Flooding and Outfall
• Water Testing (EDNA and Wesley)
• ADA Compliance and Public Access for Meetings

The Wesley Lake Commission approved raising each municipality's annual contribution to $1,200, reappointed Barb Lesinski for a new three‑year term, and unanimously accepted the September 16, 2025 minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Sept 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Barb Lesinski for a new three‑year term (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 annual contribution request from each municipality (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:59 PM (unanimous)

Green Team Committee

The Asbury Park Green Team will consider a leaf blower ordinance. The committee will review a BPU grant and discuss dune and lake commission updates. The meeting also includes announcements and a public comment period.

• Leaf blower ordinance discussion
• Review of BPU grant
• Dune management discussion
• Lake commission updates
• Public comments

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider whether to reopen a denied variance request for a roof deck and patio at 614 Fifth Avenue. The Board will also discuss if converting a rooming house to a 20-unit building at 515 Fourth Avenue requires specific variances.

• ZB-2024-09: Request to reconsider variance denial for roof deck and patio at 614 Fifth Avenue
• ZB-2024-10: Interpretation of use for conversion of rooming house to 20-unit building at 515 Fourth Avenue
• Resolutions for 807 Summerfield Avenue, 705 Grand Avenue, and 610 Fifth Avenue
• Executive session to discuss 2026 Professional Appointments

Planning Board

The regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting for Monday, December 8, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items will be considered at that time. The next meeting, the Annual Reorganization Meeting, is set for Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. Digital plans and application materials remain available for public inspection on the Planning Board website or by contacting the board secretary.

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new business and old business. The agenda includes a discussion on time-limited parking on Main Street and the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Main Street Time Limited Parking
• 2026 Meeting Calendar

The committee reviewed November 2025 parking revenue of $240,855.47, a 6.8% decline from 2024, and presented detailed meter maintenance and fault lists. Enforcement statistics for November 2025 and EV charger utilization figures were also discussed. The 2026 meeting calendar was adopted, but no motions, votes, or other substantive actions were recorded.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will vote on a resolution recommending a proposed amendment to the Main Street Redevelopment Plan / Mercy Center. The Board will also review application PB-2021-16-A for 531 Cookman Avenue, seeking an amendment/variance from UEZ Design Guidelines to retain the existing roll‑up door and modify outdoor counter seating and security requirements. The meeting will include discussion of 2026 Planning Board meeting dates.

• Resolution recommending amendment to Main Street Redevelopment Plan / Mercy Center
• Application PB-2021-16-A for 531 Cookman Avenue: amendment/variance from UEZ Design Guidelines to keep roll‑up door and adjust outdoor dining seating and security requirements
• Discussion of scheduling the 2026 Planning Board meeting dates

Environmental Shade Tree Commission

The Environmental Shade Tree Commission will review proposed changes to the Shade Tree Ordinance regarding tree removal and replacement management. The body will also discuss a budget request for 2026 and a tree planting plan for Deal Lake Drive.

• Proposed changes to Shade Tree Ordinance regarding Tree Removal and Replacement Update
• Discussion of trees to be planted on Deal Lake Drive
• Budget Request for 2026
• Tree Inventory and 2025 planting summary
• Tree City Application process

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two resolution approvals for 9 Sunset Drive and 1103 Drummond Avenue. It will also take formal action on a C‑variance request to allow an accessory dwelling unit at 610 Fifth Avenue, converting an existing garage. All items are scheduled for official action at the November 1 meeting.

• Resolution of approval for 9 Sunset Drive, Block 2304, Lot 16 (ZB-2025-03)
• Resolution of approval for 1103 Drummond Avenue, Block 2011, Lot 5 (ZB-2023-08)
• C‑variance for minimum side and rear yard setbacks to permit an ADU at 610 Fifth Avenue, Block 2803, Lot 4 (ZB-2025-04)

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board will vote on a resolution approving an amendment to the city’s stormwater ordinance. It will also review a proposed amendment to the Main Street Redevelopment Plan that seeks to relocate Mercy Center to Block 2‑707, Lot 1 at Main and Second Avenue. A variance request for 531 Cookman Avenue (operating as Asbury Ale House) will be considered to modify site‑plan conditions for an outdoor counter and roll‑up door.

• Resolution of Approval for Asbury Park Stormwater Ordinance Amendment
• Proposed amendment to Main Street Redevelopment Plan to relocate Mercy Center to Block 2‑707, Lot 1, corner of Main and Second Avenue
• Variance request for 531 Cookman Avenue (Asbury Ale House) to modify operational conditions for outdoor dining and a roll‑up door

Wellness Committee

The Asbury Park Mayor's Wellness Committee will discuss food support for youth sports teams and allocate remaining budget funds. They will plan upcoming community events, consider a new theme and chair for 2026, and brainstorm a website refresh. Action items include gathering food lists from the football team, police, and PAL, and reviewing partnership opportunities.

• $3,000 budget allocation to pilot a menu with the Asbury Park/Brookdale Culinary Program for 25‑30 students on Fridays
• Gratitude Dinner with KYDS on November 19, 6‑8 PM at the Conscious Community Center
• AP Library Winter Fridge Initiative partnership with Flying Pig Market to provide dry goods each Saturday
• Holiday Party on December ? at Kula Farm featuring a plant‑based meal prepared by Luna Verde of Bradley Beach
• Discussion of new 2026 theme ideas, chair nominations, and website refresh brainstorming

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will review several items at its November 5 meeting. It will adopt the 2026 meeting calendar, consider a time‑limited parking proposal for Main Street, evaluate a valet parking program, and review resident‑only parking policies. Public comment is also scheduled.

• 2026 Meeting Calendar – schedule for the upcoming year
• Main Street Time Limited Parking – proposal for time‑limited parking on Main Street
• Asbury Park Valet Parking – consideration of a valet service
• Resident Only Parking Review – review of resident‑only parking rules

Planning Board

The regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting for Monday, November 3, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting is set for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. No agenda items were presented.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will review two applications. One requests bulk variances for a garage addition at 1002 Sunset Avenue, including setbacks and lot coverage. The other seeks a design exception to allow a three‑foot lattice above an existing six‑foot fence at 705 Grand Avenue.

• ZB-2025-03 – 1002 Sunset Avenue – bulk variances for garage addition (front and side yard setbacks, lot coverage, building separation, garage offset)
• ZB-2025-07 – 705 Grand Avenue – fence height exception for a three‑foot lattice added to an existing six‑foot fence

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to review standard reports and address ongoing maintenance issues. The body will discuss old business regarding the pedestrian bridge and flooding, as well as new business concerning a potential fall clean-up day.

• DPW reports on outfall, floating islands, and aerators
• Discussion on pedestrian bridge
• Discussion on flooding and water testing
• Goose maintenance
• Proposed fall clean-up day

The commission accepted the September 16, 2025 minutes after a motion by Gary and a second by Jim, with all members in favor. A motion by Gary, seconded by Jenn, approved $200 for extra plantings on the Ocean Grove side of the west bridge, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. after a motion by Ed, seconded by Dr. Brown, with all members approving.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for additional plantings on west bridge (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 p.m. (unanimous)

Public Arts Commission

The Asbury Park Public Arts Commission will meet to discuss the implementation of Mural Practice Walls and review projects for 2026. The meeting will be held at the Parlor Gallery on Cookman Avenue.

• Discussion of Mural Practice Walls implementation
• Discussion of 2026 Projects
• Minutes adoption
• Public comment session
• Meeting at Parlor Gallery, 717 Cookman Ave

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board will review and vote on an amendment to the stormwater section of the Land Use Ordinance. It will also consider two parcel-specific resolutions: an amended resolution for 700 Monroe Avenue (lots 1‑5) and an approval resolution for 1001 First Avenue (lots 10‑13). The board will approve minutes from the January 27 and February 3 meetings.

• PB-2022-02-A: Amended resolution for 700 Monroe Avenue, Block 2503, Lots 1‑5
• PB-2025-04: Resolution of approval for 1001 First Avenue, Block 401, Lots 10‑13
• Amendment to Chapter 30 Land Development Regulations – Stormwater Ordinance amendment

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting on October 16, 2025 in the City Council Chambers. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, flag salute, public comment, and updates from the Director of Transportation. The only substantive item listed is the presentation of the committee’s 2025 recommendations to the City Council. No other specific decisions or actions are detailed in the agenda.

• 2025 Recommendations to City Council
• Public Comment period
• Matters from the Director of Transportation
• Old Business (unspecified items)
• New Business (unspecified items)

The committee approved the staff‑prepared list of parking changes—including a no‑parking area on Sylvan Avenue, one‑way patterns on Bridge, New and Pine Streets, alternate‑side parking on Heck Street, and seasonal resident parking on Second Avenue—and instructed staff to submit these recommendations to the City Council. It also decided to evaluate 15‑minute parking spaces on Main Street as an alternative to the proposed 2‑hour limit and asked staff to bring a detailed map of Main Street to the next meeting.

• Approved staff’s list of parking changes and directed staff to present recommendations to City Council
• Decided to evaluate 15‑minute parking spaces on Main Street as alternative to 2‑hour limit
• Requested staff to provide a Main Street map with businesses and potential development for next meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will review three pending resolutions and approve minutes from prior meetings. It will also consider two variance applications: one for a larger front‑yard garage at 9 Sunset Drive and another for accessory structures at 1103 Drummond Avenue. Formal action may be taken on all listed items.

• Resolution ZB-2025-01 – 807 Summerfield Avenue, Block 2501, Lots 2 & 3
• Resolution ZB-2025-05 – 1206 Dunlewy Street, Block 2007, Lot 1
• Resolution ZB-2024-08 – 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3, Block 4301, Lot 6.03
• Application ZB-2025-03 – variance for an 11’8” × 20 ft garage at 9 Sunset Drive (R‑1 district)
• Application ZB-2023-08 – variances for accessory structures at 1103 Drummond Avenue (R‑1 district)

Planning Board

The regular Asbury Park Planning Board meeting scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 was cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers. No agenda items were presented for the cancelled meeting. Digital plans and application materials remain available online or through the board secretary.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment cancelled its regularly scheduled meeting for September 30, 2025. The next meeting is set for Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission meeting will include standard reports and a review of old business items such as the pedestrian bridge, goose maintenance, flooding, and water testing. New business will also be considered. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Pedestrian Bridge (old business)
• Goose Maintenance: Nests and Eggs Report (old business)
• Flooding (old business)
• Water Testing (old business)
• New Business (unspecified)

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. A motion to allocate $2,500 of commission funds for a longer aerator cable was approved by all members. The meeting was adjourned at 7:53 PM with unanimous approval.

• Approved minutes of August 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 commission money for longer aerator cable (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:53 PM (unanimous)

Environmental Shade Tree Commission

The Environmental Shade Tree Commission is meeting to discuss updates to the Shade Tree Ordinance regarding tree removal and replacement responsibilities. The body will also review a list of sites for fall tree planting and receive an update on the tree inventory kick-off.

• Proposed changes to Shade Tree Ordinance to remove responsibility for managing Tree Removal and Replacement
• Review of sites for Fall Tree planting
• Tree Inventory Kick-off Meeting update
• Update on Yoga Event for Community Farm (9/21/2025)
• Community Farm update

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a preliminary and final major site plan for the 1001 First Avenue Redevelopment Area. The board may take formal action on the proposal for a five-story multifamily building.

• Proposed five-story building at 1001 First Avenue (Block 401, Lots 10-13)
• Construction of 104 apartments, including 21 affordable units
• Ground-floor parking structure with 127 off-street spaces
• Indoor bicycle parking for 56 bicycles
• Installation of subsurface stormwater management and rain gardens

Wellness Committee

The Mayor's Wellness Committee is coordinating food service proposals for the Board of Education and summer recreation programs. The body is also planning a series of community health and youth events through October.

• Proposal for Summer 2026 recreation lunch program requiring $25K-$50K
• Plan to use budget for fresh produce and hot food distribution at AP Library community fridge
• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day on September 24 starting at City Supermarket (Third & Memorial)
• Rutgers student practicum evaluation of mental health grant on September 25
• KYDS community event on October 17 regarding SNAP benefit work requirements

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider applications for residential modifications and a property resolution. The board will determine if specific variances are granted for home renovations and if a roof deck installation constitutes a non-conforming use.

• Resolution for 807 Summerfield Avenue (ZB-2025-01)
• Application for expansion, garage conversion, and parking variances at 1206 Dunlewy Street (ZB-2025-05)
• Interpretation of non-conforming use for a roof deck at 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3 (ZB-2024-08)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an amended site plan for a five-story mixed-use building at 700 Monroe Avenue. The applicant proposes increasing the number of dwelling units to 56 and is seeking relief for parking and affordable housing unit types. The board will also address resolutions for properties on Memorial Drive and Sewall Avenue.

• Amended site plan for 700 Monroe Avenue: 56 units, 11 affordable units, and ground-level commercial space
• Resolution PB-2025-01: 1201 Memorial Drive (Jemal’s Braverman Building, LLC)
• Resolution PB-2025-05: 607 & 611 Sewall Avenue (Jet Red AP, LLC) minor subdivision

Parking Committee

The Asbury Park Parking Advisory Committee will hold a regular in-person meeting to discuss matters from the Director of Transportation and review a parking request for Second Avenue. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Second Avenue Parking Request

The committee directed staff to apply yellow paint to Mr. Duncan’s driveway to delineate parking. It tabled the discussion of a 2‑hour parking limit on Main Street to allow further review. It also tabled the conversation on resident‑only parking on Bergh Street and Second Avenue and asked staff to consult the City Attorney about seasonal authority.

• Directed staff to apply yellow paint to Mr. Duncan’s driveway
• Tabled discussion of 2‑hour parking limit on Main Street between Summerfield Ave and Deal Lake Dr
• Tabled conversation on resident‑only parking locations and asked staff to inquire with City Attorney about seasonal authority

Sunset Lake Commission

The Sunset Lake Commission will convene to receive reports on St. John’s Island safety issues, lake conditions, and city department updates. Public input is scheduled, and no formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Report on St. John’s Island safety issues
• Update on lake condition and water testing
• Updates from DPW and Shade Tree Commission

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to discuss ongoing maintenance and infrastructure issues. The body will review reports on water testing, flooding, and the pedestrian bridge.

• Pedestrian Bridge status
• Goose maintenance: Nests and Eggs Report
• Water testing results
• DPW reports on outfalls, islands, aerators, and lights
• Flooding discussion

The commission voted to accept the July 15, 2025 minutes and the treasurer's financial report. A motion to allocate $2,500 of commission money for a longer aerator cable was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report showing $19,430.88 balance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 commission allocation for aerator cable (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting for August 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2025.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider two applications for residential property variances. The board will determine if requested exceptions for setbacks, building coverage, and accessory structures are permitted.

• 1103 Drummond Avenue: Variances for pool, patio, shed, outdoor kitchen, and retaining wall
• 610 Fifth Avenue: Request to build an accessory dwelling unit and a second-floor addition

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss specific parking and pedestrian issues. The body will review resident requests and transportation matters.

• No parking on Sylvan Ave
• Pedestrian concerns on Memorial and Sunset
• Handicap parking space request on Grand Avenue
• Parking request on Second Avenue

The Parking Committee asked staff to inventory parking spaces on Second Avenue and Bergh Street for future discussion. It recommended that the City Council establish a 20‑ to 40‑foot no‑parking area on Sylvan Avenue opposite a driveway. The committee tabled the Memorial Drive and Sunset Avenue pedestrian‑crossing issue. It decided not to add a third handicap parking space on Grand Avenue.

• Requested staff to provide an inventory of parking spaces on Second Avenue and Bergh Street
• Recommended city Council create a 20‑ to 40‑foot no‑parking zone on Sylvan Avenue
• Tabled discussion of Memorial Drive and Sunset Avenue pedestrian crossings
• Decided against adding a third handicap parking space on Grand Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a preliminary and final major site plan for a five-story multifamily building. The proposal is located within the 1001 First Avenue Redevelopment Area.

• Application PB-2025-04 for 1001 First Avenue (Block 401, Lots 10-13)
• Proposed 104 apartments, including 21 affordable units
• Proposed ground-floor parking structure with 127 off-street spaces
• Proposed ground floor lobby and second-floor courtyard
• Proposed indoor bicycle parking for 56 bicycles

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for a mixed-use building at 1201 Memorial Drive. The board will also vote on a resolution of approval for a project at 607 & 611 Sewall Avenue.

• Resolution of Approval for 607 & 611 Sewall Avenue (Block 2604, Lots 13 & 14)
• Application for 1201 Memorial Drive: 5-story building with 126 dwelling units
• Proposal for 26 affordable housing units at 1201 Memorial Drive
• Proposal for 2,000 square feet of commercial space at 1201 Memorial Drive
• Request for design standard exceptions regarding lighting, entrances, and storefront transparency at 1201 Memorial Drive

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to review standard reports and address ongoing maintenance projects. The body will discuss the pedestrian bridge, raingardens, and goose maintenance.

• Pedestrian Bridge status
• Goose maintenance regarding nests and eggs
• Raingardens
• DPW reports on outfall, islands, holes, aerators, and lights
• Safety and beautification

The commission voted to accept the June 17, 2025 minutes, with all members in favor. They also approved the treasurer's report showing a balance of $19,457.08, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:20 PM by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer's report showing $19,457.08 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025.

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss specific parking space allocations and permit requests. The body is reviewing requests for resident and teacher parking adjustments.

• Asbury/Kingsley H Space
• Asbury Avenue Resident Requests
• Lake Ave H Spaces
• Request to increase Thurgood Marshall Teacher Permits to 100

The committee discussed resident requests for resident‑only parking on Fourth Avenue and for expanded metered parking, but chose to table the discussion pending further data. It also tabled a request to relocate two handicap spaces at the Asbury Avenue and Kingsley Street intersection to allow beach access. The committee found the existing Lake Avenue handicap spaces adequate and took no action. Staff reported a 12.71% decline in June 2025 parking revenue compared with June 2024 and noted repairs to meters 39 and 59 and a non‑functional kiosk at 4th & Ocean.

• Tabled resident‑only parking discussion for Fourth Avenue (no vote recorded)
• Requested staff to collect data on multifamily homes and driveways along Fourth, Second, and Asbury Avenues
• Tabled relocation of two handicap spaces at Asbury Ave & Kingsley St
• Determined Lake Avenue handicap spaces are adequate (no change)
• Completed repairs to Meter 39 (Sunset & Webb) and Meter 59 (Cookman & St James)
• Identified Meter 14 (4th & Ocean) as inactive due to credit‑card reader issue
• Reported June 2025 parking revenue $1,285,686.64, 12.71% lower than June 2024
• Reported 8.05% of tickets issued were voided (684 of 8,494 tickets)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to take formal action on the Fourth Round Asbury Park Housing Element & Fair Share Plan. This includes a proposed 2025 amendment to the 2019 version of the plan.

• Asbury Park Housing Element & Fair Share Plan — Fourth Round
• 2025 Amendment to the 2019 Asbury Park Housing Element and Fair Share Plan

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled meeting for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025.

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to review standard reports and address ongoing maintenance issues. The body will discuss grants for pedestrian bridges, raingardens, and goose maintenance.

• Grant for Pedestrian Bridges
• Goose Maintenance: Nests and Eggs
• Raingardens
• DPW report on Outfall, Islands, Holes, and Aerators

The commission approved a $1,200 expenditure for parts to repair or replace the lake aerator lights, after a motion by Barb and a second by Gary. The meeting also approved the minutes from May 20, 2025 and accepted the treasurer’s report showing a balance of $19,553.55. The commissioners adjourned the meeting at 8:55 PM following a motion by Barb and a second by Doug.

• Approved $1,200 for lake aerator light parts (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s report showing $19,553.55 balance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:55 PM (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an application regarding a roof deck installation at 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3. The Board must determine if the project expands a non-conforming use and if a variance is required.

• Resolution for 807 Summerfield Avenue (ZB-2025-01)
• Application ZB-2024-08: Interpretation of non-conforming use for roof deck at 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision to redistribute lot areas for two vacant lots on Sewall Avenue. The board will also vote on approval resolutions for projects at 527 Bangs Avenue and 301-203 Eighth Avenue.

• Resolution of Approval for 527 Bangs Avenue (PB-2022-09)
• Resolution of Approval for The Views at North Shore, 301-203 Eighth Avenue (PB-2025-02)
• Minor Subdivision application for 607 & 611 Sewall Avenue to create two lots of 5,775 sf each
• Application for 1201 Memorial Drive carried to 7/21/25 by applicant

Green Team Committee

The Green Team Committee is meeting to establish its goals for 2025 and discuss a recycled materials art project. The body will also review the Sustainability Summit and receive updates from the Lake Commissions and ESTC.

• Bordello Art Project from recycled materials
• 2025 Green Team Goals
• Sustainability Summit recap
• Update from Lake Commissions
• Update from ESTC

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission is meeting to discuss a new business application for a wall sculpture. The proposed art would be attached to the south facing façade of 1000 Ocean Avenue.

• Wall sculpture application for 1000 Ocean Avenue (Block 4502, lot 1.10) by artist Artur Bordalo

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will meet to discuss matters from the Director of Transportation. The committee is scheduled to review traffic volume and speed recording under new business.

• Traffic Volume and Speed Recording

The Parking Advisory Committee approved adding Sunset Avenue and Lake Avenue to the list of streets for vehicle volume and speed recordings during the summer peak season. Staff will continue recording counts on Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Memorial Drive, Bangs Avenue, Asbury Avenue, Springwood Avenue, Monroe Avenue, and the newly added streets. The committee agreed that existing data from Dynamic Engineering is sufficient for Ridge Avenue, so no separate counts will be done there.

• Add Sunset Avenue to summer traffic volume and speed recording list
• Add Lake Avenue to summer traffic volume and speed recording list
• Continue recording counts on Third Avenue, Fourth Avenue, Memorial Drive, Bangs Avenue, Asbury Avenue, Springwood Avenue, Monroe Avenue
• Do not conduct separate traffic counts on Ridge Avenue; use Dynamic Engineering data

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to discuss a revised budget for 2026-2030. The body will also receive reports on DPW outfalls, islands, and raingardens.

• 2026-2030 Revised Budget
• DPW reports on Outfall, Islands, and Raingardens
• Grant for Pedestrian Bridges
• Goose Maintenance
• Monmouth Coastal Watershed Partnership

The commission accepted the minutes from the April 15 meeting and approved a $179.01 plant purchase for the lake entryway. It also approved the 2026‑2030 five‑year budget priority memo and adjourned the meeting at 8:07 PM. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved April 15 minutes (all approved)
• Approved $179.01 plant purchase for entryway (all approved)
• Approved 2026‑2030 5‑Year Budget Priority Memo (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 PM (all approved)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding a denied zoning permit for window replacements at 300 Emory Street and 531 Cookman Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions of approval for two other properties.

• Appeal of denied zoning permit for window replacement in 62 residential units at the Steinbach Building (300 Emory Street, 531 Cookman Avenue)
• Resolution of Approval for 807 Summerfield Avenue (ZB-2025-01)
• Resolution of Approval for 601 Grand Avenue / Hope Academy Charter School (ZB-2024-05)

The board received a resolution of approval for ZB-2024-05 concerning 601 Grand Avenue, the Hope Academy Charter School. Chairman Avallone moved to approve the resolution and Jill Potter seconded the motion. The minutes do not record a vote tally or final outcome for the resolution. The board also announced that the appeal of the zoning permit for 300 Emory Street was carried over to an undetermined future date.

• Resolution for 601 Grand Avenue (Hope Academy Charter School) considered – outcome not recorded
• Application for 300 Emory Street carried over – date undetermined
• Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan for two four-story multi-family buildings. The board will also review resolutions regarding property amendments and a redevelopment plan.

• Application PB-2025-02: 54 units across two buildings at 301-203 Eighth Avenue
• Resolution for 637 & 701 Lake Avenue Amendment (Jemal’s National Guard Armory, LLC)
• Main Street Redevelopment Plan amendment for Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board will hear a single application seeking an interpretation of whether installing a roof deck at a condominium unit constitutes an expansion of a non-conforming use. The applicant also requests a d(2) variance if needed. Formal action may be taken at this meeting.

• Application ZB-2024-08 for 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3 (Block 4301, Lot 6.03) – interpretation of non-conforming use for a proposed roof deck and potential d(2) variance

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment met on May 13, 2025. No final action was taken on application ZB-2024-08 for 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3; the board carried the discussion to June 17, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)
• Application ZB-2024-08 referred to June 17, 2025 (discussion carried)

Green Team Committee

The Asbury Park Green Team Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss educational information on a bag and straw ban, receive updates from the Lake Commissions and the Environmental Shade Tree Commission (ESTC), and take public comments. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational items and updates.

• Educational information on bag/straw ban
• Update from Lake Commissions
• Update from ESTC
• Public comments period

Parking Committee

The Asbury Park Parking Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including a one-way streets meeting and inventory/painting of two-wheeled parking spaces, and new business on development parking requirements. Public comment will be heard.

• Discussion of one-way streets meeting
• Two-wheeled parking space inventory and painting
• Development parking requirements review

The committee voted not to expand the metered and permit parking zones on Fourth Avenue between Main Street and Grand Avenue and on Second Avenue between Main Street and Bond Street. Staff was asked to contact the residents for clarification and to investigate installing alternate‑side parking signs on Sunset Avenue. Members also recommended reviewing the city’s zoning regulations for development parking requirements and expressed interest in establishing a two‑hour parking limit on Main Street.

• Denied expansion of metered and permit parking zones on Fourth Ave and Second Ave (resident requests)
• Directed staff to contact residents to clarify their parking requests
• Directed staff to investigate and install alternate‑side parking signs on Sunset Avenue if needed
• Recommended the city review zoning regulations for development parking requirements
• Committee expressed desire to establish a two‑hour parking limit on Main Street (no ordinance currently)
• Noted Greenspot will replace damaged EV chargers on Springwood Avenue in coming months
• City Council directed staff to develop a valet parking Request for Proposals
• Reported April 2025 parking revenue of $448,811.46, a 0.97% decrease from April 2024

Sunset Lake Commission

The Sunset Lake Commission will discuss updates on the lake's condition and water testing, review bids from DPW for tree canopy, lighting, and litter, and consider participatory budget items such as benches and a play structure. They will also receive a report on geese management and bird flu impacts, and note that a lake treatment contract was passed by the council in March. The commission approved two lake cleanups: June 7 and August 16.

• Update on lake condition and water testing
• DPW bids for tree canopy, lighting, litter
• Participatory budget: benches and play structure
• Lake treatment contract passed by council in March
• Scheduled lake cleanups on June 7 and August 16

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2025, to consider a proposed amendment to the Main Street Redevelopment Plan that would permit an adult day care facility to relocate to 1105 Main Street, a use not currently allowed in the zone. The board will also vote on a resolution approving site plans for 711 Bangs Avenue and review an amended site plan for 527 Bangs Avenue to enlarge balconies.

• Resolution of approval for PB-2024-02: 711 Bangs Avenue (Block 2506, Lot 6) by 725 Mattison, LLC.
• Proposed amendment to Main Street Redevelopment Plan to allow adult day care (Jersey Shore Adult Day Health Care Center) to relocate from 600 Main Street to 1105 Main Street, with parking requirements.
• Amended preliminary and final major site plan for PB-2022-09: 527 Bangs Avenue (Block 3101, Lots 9 & 10) by Pearlbud Realty, LLC., to increase second-floor balcony sizes in a nearly complete mixed-use building.
• The 527 Bangs Avenue property has outstanding zoning compliance items related to the building façade.

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two applications. The first seeks a zoning code interpretation for a proposed wellness center at 807 Summerfield Avenue, where the zoning officer found parking relief and minor site plan approval are needed. The second is an application by Hope Academy Charter School to install a modular trailer building at 601 Grand Avenue, which would expand a pre-existing non-conforming school use and require variances and design exceptions.

• 807 Summerfield Avenue: Request for interpretation on whether only industrial/accessory office uses are permitted without site plan approval for a wellness center
• 601 Grand Avenue: Hope Academy Charter School seeks to install a modular trailer, expanding non-conforming school use
• Variances required for expansion of non-conforming use and non-permitted accessory structure
• Design exceptions needed for chain link fencing and fence setback
• Property in Main Street Redevelopment Area triggers minor site plan approval

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board will hear a major site plan application for a 5-story mixed-use building at 1201 Memorial Drive, including 126 dwelling units (26 affordable), 2,000 sq ft of commercial space, and 131 parking spaces. The applicant seeks exceptions from design standards and deviations from the Redevelopment Plan regarding affordable housing, signage, and streetscape improvements. The board may also update two older applications: 711 Bangs Avenue and 637 & 701 Lake Avenue.

• PB-2025-01: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for a 5-story mixed-use building at 1201 Memorial Drive
• 126 dwelling units with 26 affordable units (21%) and 2,000 sq ft commercial space
• Applicant requests exceptions from design standards and Redevelopment Plan requirements
• PB-2024-02: Update on 711 Bangs Avenue application
• PB-2020-10: Amendment for revised window placement at 637 & 701 Lake Avenue

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission is holding a regular meeting with standard procedural items. Old business includes a discussion on a grant for pedestrian bridges and goose maintenance, while the DPW will report on outfall, fence, and islands.

• Grant for pedestrian bridges (old business, no details provided)
• Goose maintenance discussion (old business)
• DPW report on outfall, fence, and islands
• Approval of minutes from February 18 meeting
• Public portion for resident comments

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. A $300 request to plant vegetation at the western footbridge entryway was moved, seconded and approved by all members. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:01 PM with unanimous approval.

• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $300 beautification expense for western footbridge entryway (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:01 PM (unanimous)

Wellness Committee

The Mayor's Wellness Committee reviews updates on community events including the Autism Awareness event, Color & Light Festival planning with significant private investment, and a health fair. The committee also discusses the 2025 budget, a library fridge project, and partnerships with KYDS and SNAP-Ed. No binding decisions are made; items are for discussion and planning.

• Color & Light Festival planning for 2026 includes interest from Macy's and BellWorks, and a $20M + $7M + $13M Madison Marquette investment starting with Paramount Theatre repairs
• Autism Awareness event on April 26 at Asbury Park Library from 1-3pm with community mural and Wegmans produce donation
• KYDS partnership for monthly food justice series starting with April film screening and May panel discussion
• Library Fridge program research and planned installation in October with courtyard event space development
• 2025 committee budget approved; sent to members for feedback

Green Team Committee

This is a regular virtual meeting of the Asbury Park Green Team. The agenda consists primarily of updates from the Lake Commissions and the Environmental Shade Tree Commission (ESTC), along with announcements and public comments. No proposals, votes, or financial items are listed.

• Update from Lake Commissions
• Update from ESTC
• Announcements
• Public Comments

Zoning Board of Adjustment

This meeting consists of a board education session with staff professionals. No public hearings, applications, or action items are on the agenda. The board will not decide on any zoning matters at this meeting.

• Board Education Session with Staff Professionals — no applications or public hearings scheduled

The board recorded the immediate resignation of Tim Szlyk. No zoning applications were presented. Board members attended an education session presented by staff from Clarke Caton Hintz and Serpico Law. The meeting was adjourned by a motion of Chairman Christopher Avallone.

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board will consider two items: a resolution for properties at 512-514 Summerfield Avenue and an application for The Views at North Shore, a 54-unit residential project. The application proposes two four-story buildings with 107 parking spaces on a 1.24-acre waterfront site. Design exceptions are requested for the Waterfront Redevelopment Area. Formal action may be taken on both matters.

• Resolution of Approval for PB-2024-06 at 512-514 Summerfield Avenue (Block 3101, Lots 2 & 3)
• Application for The Views at North Shore: 54 units in two four-story buildings
• 107 off-street parking spaces proposed (81 required)
• Design exceptions requested for Waterfront Redevelopment Area architectural standards
• Site location: Kingsley Street, Webb Street, Deal Lake Drive, and Eighth Avenue

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss old business including a one-way streets meeting and a new agreement with Greenspot for charger repairs, as well as new business involving parking committee documents, security contractor and employee permits, and two-wheeled parking inventory and painting.

• Update on One-Way Streets Meeting
• Greenspot new agreement and charger repairs
• Parking committee minutes and documents
• Security contractors and employee permits
• Two-wheeled parking space inventory and painting

The Committee voted to post the monthly parking report with the meeting minutes, adding a disclaimer that the data are approximated. It approved employee parking permits for a security contractor’s weekend workers, requiring proof of employment and limiting the number issued. The Committee also asked staff to prepare a valet‑parking proposal to be presented to City Council.

• Approved posting of monthly parking report with minutes, with disclaimer
• Approved employee permits for security contractor employees, conditional on proof of employment and limited numbers
• Directed staff to create a valet parking proposal for City Council

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider whether a proposed roof deck at 301 Eighth Avenue constitutes an expansion of a non-conforming use. The board may also vote to deny an application for 614 Fifth Avenue.

• Decision on application for 614 Fifth Avenue (Block 2803, Lot 1)
• Interpretation of non-conforming use for roof deck at 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3

The Board recorded the immediate resignation of member Tim Szlyk. No zoning applications were before the Board, so no approvals or denials were made. An education session was conducted for Board members. The meeting was adjourned at 9:13 p.m.

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting covering updates on electric vehicle charging and parking enforcement officers. The agenda includes public comment and a report from the Director of Transportation. No specific decisions or votes are listed.

• Old Business: Parking Enforcement Officers discussion
• New Business: Electric Vehicle Charging Update

The Parking Advisory Committee directed staff to investigate the feasibility of offering lower metered parking rates for two‑wheeled and low‑speed vehicles. The Committee also agreed to work with Greenspot to create a new agreement to replace the vandalized electric‑vehicle charging stations on Springwood Avenue.

• Directed staff to study feasibility of lower metered rates for two‑wheel vehicles
• Agreed to pursue a new agreement with Greenspot to replace vandalized EV chargers on Springwood Avenue

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will meet to review standard reports and old business. Discussions include a grant for pedestrian bridges, goose maintenance, and a cleanup scheduled for April 4.

• Grant for Pedestrian Bridges
• Goose Maintenance
• April 4 Clean Up
• DPW report on Outfall/Fence

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two applications: an amended site plan to increase balcony size at 527 Bangs Avenue, a nearly complete mixed-use building with tenants but outstanding zoning compliance, and a preliminary/final major site plan for a new four-story mixed-use building at 711 Bangs Avenue with several design exceptions. Formal action may be taken on both matters.

• PB-2022-09: Amendment to increase second-floor balconies at 527 Bangs Avenue (Block 3101, Lots 9 & 10) for a nearly completed mixed-use building.
• PB-2024-02: Proposed construction of a 3,464.58 sq ft four-story multi-family residence with six dwelling units and 2,398 sq ft commercial space at 711 Bangs Avenue (Block 2506, Lot 6).
• Design exceptions sought for 711 Bangs Avenue include building height, sliding glass doors, storefront glass percentage, building colors, and parking spaces.
• The 527 Bangs Avenue building has residential and commercial tenants but outstanding zoning compliance items related to the façade.
• Application for 711 Bangs Avenue was carried from previous hearings (11/18/24 and 2/3/25) with revisions to eliminate some variances.

Public Arts Commission

The Asbury Park Public Arts Commission is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The main substantive item is continued discussion and planning of the commission's 2025 sponsored projects. Public comment will be taken.

• Continued discussion and planning of 2025 Public Art Commission sponsored projects

The Public Arts Commission discussed and planned several 2025 projects, including a mural practice wall pilot at the back of City Hall, a mural on City Hall by the garden, and possible bollard murals. No formal votes were taken on these projects; the only decision was to adopt the previous meeting's minutes (9-0).

• Adopted previous meeting minutes (9-0)
• Discussed mural practice wall pilot at back of City Hall (no vote)
• Discussed mural on City Hall by garden, RFP to go out soon (no vote)
• Discussed bollard murals, RFP needed (no vote)

Wellness Committee

The Asbury Park Mayor's Wellness Committee discussed upcoming events, including a cancelled Ramadan event, an autism awareness event on April 26, and the North to Shore festival in June. Members are soliciting volunteers for the Gay Pride parade and other activities. The group also reviewed SNAP-Ed nutrition programs and plans for physical activity events.

• Autism event 'The Art of Inclusion' at AP Library on Saturday, April 26
• Sound Bites live storytelling event on Sunday, June 22, 12-5pm, with a capacity of 150-200
• Gay Pride parade on June 1 – volunteers requested
• Ramadan event cancelled; need temporary permit to serve food per Health Department
• Color & Light Festival scheduled for May 21-22

Green Team Committee

The Asbury Park Green Team will hold a regular virtual meeting on March 13, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of goals and initiatives for 2025, updates from the Lake Commissions and the ESTC, announcements, and a public comment period. No voting or binding decisions are listed.

• Discussion of 2025 goals and initiatives
• Update from Lake Commissions
• Update from ESTC
• Public comments period

Rent Leveling Board

The Rent Leveling Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from February and receive the Rent Regulation Officer's monthly report. No new business items are listed on the agenda. The meeting also includes public participation and standard procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025 meeting
• Rent Regulation Officer's Report for February 2025

The Rent Leveling Board elected Peter Siegel as Chair and Derek Bloom as Vice Chair, and adopted a resolution establishing 2025 meeting dates. The board approved the minutes from the December 12, 2024 meeting. The Rent Regulation Officer reported processing 17 rent adjustments and 20 vacancy decontrol adjustments in December 2024, and 972 rent adjustments and 198 annual tenant lease registrations in January 2025. No public comments were made.

• Elected Peter Siegel as Chair (adopted)
• Elected Derek Bloom as Vice Chair (adopted)
• Adopted resolution establishing 2025 meeting dates
• Approved minutes of December 12, 2024 meeting

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider application ZB-2024-09 for 614 Fifth Avenue, where the applicant constructed a second-floor deck and patio improvements without the required permits. Variances are needed for enlarging a non-conforming use, front yard setback, side/rear yard setbacks, impervious coverage, and design standards.

• Variance to enlarge a non-conforming use at 614 Fifth Avenue
• Variance for front yard setback violation from deck/patio
• Variance for patio violating side and rear yard setbacks
• Variance for impervious coverage exceeding limits
• Variance for railing/columns not meeting community design standards

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved a variance for an existing second-floor deck and railings at 614 Fifth Avenue, despite some members' concerns about privacy and intensity of use. The motion passed 5-2, with Jill Potter, Tim Szlyk, and Vice Chair Scully voting against. The applicant, Christopher Viola, sought the variance after building the deck without prior approval.

• Approved variance for second-floor deck and railings at 614 Fifth Avenue (5-2)
• Denied concerns about future use as party deck, citing current facts
• Approved despite violations of front, side, and rear yard setbacks and impervious coverage

Planning Board

The regularly scheduled Asbury Park Planning Board meeting for March 3, 2025 has been cancelled due to a noticing issue. The next scheduled meeting will take place on March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm in Council Chambers.

• Meeting cancelled due to noticing issue
• Next meeting scheduled for March 17, 2025 at 7:00pm

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The regularly scheduled February 25, 2025 meeting of the Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment has been cancelled because no applications were submitted. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a proposal for an interim parking lot with 19 spaces at 512-514 Summerfield Avenue. The board will also review a resolution of approval for 316 Main Street.

• Resolution of Approval for 316 Main Street Amendment (Block 2508, Lot 1)
• Application for 19 off-street parking spaces at 512-514 Summerfield Avenue (Block 3101, Lots 2 & 3)

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will hold a regular meeting including public comment, approval of January 21 minutes, and standard reports on membership, treasurer, and DPW updates on outfall and fence. Old business includes a grant discussion for pedestrian bridges, goose maintenance, and a VFW developer request for lake assistance. No decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Grant discussion for pedestrian bridges
• VFW developer request for lake assistance
• DPW report on outfall and fence
• Approval of January 21 meeting minutes
• Membership appointment for Neptune

The Wesley Lake Commission approved its slate of officers and accepted January minutes. It discussed an emergency collapsed outfall pipe blocking lake-to-ocean flow, with a contractor secured for repairs. The commission also awarded a geese management contract and noted ongoing bridge grant work.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved slate of officers: Gail Rosewater (Chair), Doug McQueen (Vice Chair), Ed Lacombe (Treasurer), Jenn Schimpf (Secretary)
• Awarded geese management contract to Geese Chasers (started 1/21/25)
• Discussed emergency outfall pipe collapse; contractor secured for repairs
• Agreed to consider participating in April 4 three-lake cleanup with Deal Lake Commission

Green Team Committee

The Green Team Committee will meet virtually to provide updates on several environmental initiatives. The body will discuss the city's energy plan, a food diversion grant, and a tree species ordinance.

• Energy Plan update
• Food Diversion grant update
• Tree Species ordinance update
• Update from ESTC

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on February 11, 2025, to consider one resolution approving a previous application and one new application. The new application (ZB-2024-09) involves a property at 614 Fifth Avenue where the applicant built a second-floor deck and patio improvements without required permits, seeking multiple variances including for enlarging a non-conforming use, front yard setback violations, and impervious coverage limits. The board may take formal action on these items.

• Resolution of Approval for ZB-2024-06 at 1206 Comstock Street (Block 205, Lot 11)
• Application ZB-2024-09 for 614 Fifth Avenue (Block 2803, Lot 1) – D(2) variance for non-conforming use
• Variance requested for enlarging a non-conforming structure
• Variance for patio violating side and rear yard setbacks
• Variance for excessive impervious coverage and non-compliant railing/columns

The Asbury Park Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Resolution ZB-2024-06 for 1206 Comstock Street (Block 205, Lot 11), a LaRocca application. The vote was unanimous among the four members present. The board also carried application ZB-2024-09 for 614 Fifth Avenue to the March 11, 2025 meeting at the applicant's request.

• Approved Resolution ZB-2024-06 for 1206 Comstock Street (4-0)
• Carried ZB-2024-09 for 614 Fifth Avenue to 3/11/25

Parking Committee

The Parking Advisory Committee will review 2024 permit, reservation, and license revenue as old business, and discuss valet parking as new business. The meeting also includes public comment and a report from the Director of Transportation.

• Review of 2024 permit, reservation, and license revenue
• Discussion of valet parking
• Public comment period
• Matters from the Director of Transportation

The Parking Advisory Committee reviewed the January 2025 monthly parking report, noting a 6.46% increase in parking revenue compared to January 2024. Staff reported one parking kiosk is inoperable due to a broken main board, with a replacement board also found broken. The committee discussed a potential city-sponsored valet parking service for the central business district, encouraging staff to investigate further and bring it to the City Council's attention. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

• Reviewed January 2025 parking revenue, up 6.46% from January 2024
• Noted one parking kiosk inoperable due to broken main board; replacement also broken
• Discussed 2024 revenue: $40,800 reservations, $78,409.85 special events, $255,632.23 permit fees
• Discussed valet parking strategy; encouraged staff to investigate and present to City Council

Sunset Lake Commission

The Commission will review updates on lake water conditions and the status of contracts for lake treatment and geese management. The meeting includes a presentation from the US Army Corps of Engineering regarding the NN back bays coastal storm risk management study.

• Update on lake condition and water testing
• Geese contract status
• Lake treatment contract status
• US Army Corps of Engineering presentation on NN back bays coastal storm risk management study
• Beach, lake and park cleanup scheduled for April 4, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review an application for a four-story building featuring six residential units and ground-level commercial space. The board is also considering resolutions to approve professional service providers for 2025.

• Application PB-2024-02: 3,464.58 square foot multi-family residence and 2,398 square foot commercial space at 711 Bangs Avenue
• Resolutions for 2025 approval of Planning Board Attorney, Planners, Secretary, and Recording Entity
• Resolutions for 2025 approval of Conflict Attorneys, Conflict Engineers, and Conflict Planners
• Resolution for 2025 approval of Interim Board Engineers
• Parking status update for 1210 Springwood Ave (PB-2024-01)

The Asbury Park Planning Board carried the preliminary and final major site plan application for 711 Bangs Avenue to its March 17, 2025 meeting without notice. The applicant, 725 Mattison, LLC, proposes a four-story building with six residential units and ground-floor retail, but the board deferred action pending further review. The board also discussed a parking status update for the Interfaith Neighbors project at 1210 Springwood Ave, noting the revised agreement was acceptable.

• Carried PB-2024-02 (711 Bangs Ave) to 3/17/25 without notice (motion by J. Henry, second by J. Hoffman)
• Discussed parking update for PB-2024-01 (1210 Springwood Ave); board accepted revised agreement

Zoning Board of Adjustment

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will appoint members and officers for 2025 and adopt the year's meeting schedule. The board will also consider a specific application regarding a roof deck installation.

• Appointment and re-appointment of board members Wendi Glassman, Russell Lewis, Tim Szlyk, and John Hall
• Selection of 2025 board officers, including Chairperson, Board Attorney, and Board Engineer
• Adoption of the 2025 Zoning Board Meeting Schedule
• Application ZB-2024-08: Request for interpretation regarding a roof deck at 301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3

The Asbury Park Zoning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, reappointing members and officers for 2025. The board carried the application ZB-2024-08 (301 Eighth Avenue, Unit 3) to April 8, 2025, without new notice, to allow further research on a construction permit. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Reappointed Wendi Glassman, Russell Lewis, Tim Szlyk, and John Hall (Alternate) to the board
• Elected Christopher Avallone as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected John Scully as Vice-Chairperson (vote: Scully over Harris)
• Reappointed Marie Rodrigues as Board Secretary (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jack Serpico as Board Attorney (unanimous)
• Appointed Beekman Law Firm as Conflict Attorney (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule with June 17 date change (unanimous)
• Carried application ZB-2024-08 to April 8, 2025, without new notice (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Asbury Park Planning Board holds its annual reorganization meeting to appoint officers and set the 2025 schedule. The board will also vote on a resolution approving development at 115 Fourth Ave, 1209 Ocean Ave, and 150 Fifth Ave, and hear an amendment to a site plan at 316 Main Street.

• Appointment/re-appointment of board members including John Moor, Yvonne Clayton, Michael Goonan, Jim Henry, Daniel Sciannameo, Bob Zuckerman, Kathryn McLaughlin
• Annual election of chairperson, vice-chairperson, board attorney, conflict attorney, board planner, conflict planner, board engineer, conflict engineer, recording services, and committee assignments
• Resolution PB-2024-05 approving Somerset Asbury Park Renewal LLC for 115 Fourth Ave, 1209 Ocean Ave, 150 Fifth Ave (Block 4105, Lots 1.01)
• Amendment by 316 Main Avenue, LLC to modify façade design and redistribute 24 residential units at 316 Main Street (Block 2508, Lot 1)
• Status update on 1206-1210 Springwood Avenue / Interfaith Neighbors parking from board attorney

The Asbury Park Planning Board held its annual reorganization meeting, appointing officers and committees for 2025. The board approved a site plan amendment for 316 Main Street, changing the façade design and redistributing 24 residential units, with no change to the total unit count or parking. The board also discussed a parking lease compliance issue for 1206-1210 Springwood Avenue, deferring action pending further review.

• Reappointed board members and elected officers for 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved 316 Main Street site plan amendment (8-0, with 1 recusal and 1 absence)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule (all in favor)
• Appointed official newspapers: The Coaster and Asbury Park Press (all in favor)
• Established committees: Design Review, By-Law Policy, Master Plan (all in favor)

Wesley Lake Commission

The Wesley Lake Commission will hold a meeting to discuss standard business including approval of December minutes, treasurer's report, and DPW updates on outfall/fence, islands, and raingardens. Under old business, the commission will consider a grant for pedestrian bridges, goose maintenance, and a VFW developer request for lake assistance.

• Grant for pedestrian bridges
• VFW developer request for lake assistance
• Goose maintenance
• DPW report on outfall/fence, islands, west end cages, and raingardens cleaned
• Membership appointments: Neptune Appointments

The Wesley Lake Commission appointed Kevin McMillian and Melvin Fitzpatrick to fill vacancies, reappointed three members, and approved a slate of officers for February. The commission also approved minutes, discussed island repairs, and agreed to contract with Geese Chasers for goose control.

• Appointed Kevin McMillian to fill Keith Cafferty's vacancy
• Appointed Melvin Fitzpatrick to fill Joe Leone's position
• Reappointed Dr. Brown, Gary Iott, and Keith Fiori until 12/27
• Approved slate of officers: Gail Rosewater (Chair), Doug McQueen (Vice Chair), Ed Lacombe (Treasurer), Jenn Schimpf (Secretary)
• Approved minutes of December 17, 2024
• Approved contract with Geese Chasers for goose control

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will hold elections for Chairperson, Vice chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also discuss and plan projects sponsored by the commission for 2025.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice chairperson, and Secretary
• Planning of 2025 Public Art Commission sponsored projects

Public Arts Commission

The Public Arts Commission will meet to elect its Chairperson, Vice chairperson, and Secretary. The body will also discuss and plan projects sponsored by the commission for 2025.

• Election of Chairperson, Vice chairperson, and Secretary
• Planning of 2025 Public Art Commission sponsored projects

The commission unanimously elected Jennifer Hampton as Chairperson, Amy Quinn as Vice Chairperson, and Michele Alonso as Secretary for 2025. No firm decisions were made on 2025 projects; the commission discussed several potential mural and art initiatives, including a mural practice wall, but deferred implementation decisions. Public comment included updates from the Asbury Park Arts Council on grant applications and other arts activities.

• Elected Jennifer Hampton as Chairperson (9-0)
• Elected Amy Quinn as Vice Chairperson (9-0)
• Elected Michele Alonso as Secretary (9-0)

Parking Committee

The Asbury Park Parking Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss several parking-related requests from residents and a condominium association. Items include a Heck Street resident request, a residential permit inquiry, a condominium permitting request, and a Second Avenue residential request. The meeting also includes public comment and matters from the Director of Transportation.

• Heck Street Resident Request
• Residential Permit Inquiry
• Asbury Park Condominium Permitting Request
• Second Avenue Residential Request

The Parking Advisory Committee reviewed December 2024 parking revenue, which was 9.95% higher than the prior year, and discussed maintenance and ticket voiding. They agreed to extend Asbury Park Condominium residents' on-street parking permits until March 31, 2025, and tabled a Heck Street alternate-side parking request pending further review. No other formal decisions were made.

• Extended Asbury Park Condominium on-street parking permits until March 31, 2025
• Tabled Heck Street alternate-side parking request pending review with Public Works
• Instructed staff to request off-street parking assignment lists from management companies
• Agreed to investigate bollard installation at Asbury Avenue and Memorial Drive

Urban Enterprise Zone

The Urban Enterprise Zone Authority Board is meeting to approve administrative budgets and funding for various city programs. The board will also review preliminary zone development plans for three municipalities.

• Passaic UEZ 2025 Quality of Life Project: $776,280
• Jersey City UEZ Small Business Incubator Phase 2: $446,490
• Trenton UEZ Commercial Forgivable Loan Program: $300,000
• Camden UEZ Admin Budget FY25: $221,125
• Preliminary Zone Development Plans for Bridgeton, Carteret, and Vineland-Millville

Technical Review Committee

The Technical Review Committee will consider two applications from APW Redeveloper LLC. The first proposes a 27-unit for-sale multifamily building called the Views at Wesley Lake with 42 parking spaces. The second seeks subdivision approval for a lot at 110 First Avenue that would create a deficient-width lot and provide 250 public and 81 residential parking spaces with 54 for-sale units.

• Application for development of 27 for-sale multifamily dwellings at 216 Cookman Avenue (Block 3802, Lot 1) with 42 on-site parking spaces, to be known as the Views at Wesley Lake.
• Application for subdivision at 110 First Avenue (Block 3904, Lot 1) to split one lot into two, with one lot deficient in width (5.08 ft on Kingsley, 44.9 ft on First; 100 ft required).
• Proposed subdivision includes 250 public parking spaces and 81 residential spaces with 54 for-sale units.