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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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)

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)

Parking Committee

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

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)

Parking Committee

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

Wesley Lake Commission

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)

Parking Committee

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)

Wesley Lake Commission

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)

Parking Committee

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

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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.

Wesley Lake Commission

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 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)

Parking Committee

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

Wesley Lake Commission

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)

Zoning Board of Adjustment

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.

Parking Committee

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 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 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