Eatontown public meetings in 2024

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two ordinances: one to establish expiration timelines for land use approvals (Ordinance 26-2024) and a bond ordinance for park improvements appropriating $866,000 (Ordinance 27-2024). They will also consider a resolution approving a developer's agreement with US Homes at Howard Commons Urban Renewal LLC for a 275-unit residential project on Pinebrook Road, carried from November. The consent agenda includes resolutions for distracted driving, body armor grant, budget transfers, and equipment purchases.

• Resolution 232-2024: Approve developer's agreement with US Homes for 275 residential units on Pinebrook Road (Block 601, Lot 1 & Block 701, Lot 1).
• Ordinance 26-2024: Establish timing of expiration for land use approvals (public hearing/adoption).
• Ordinance 27-2024: Bond ordinance for park improvements appropriating $866,000 (public hearing/adoption).
• Resolution 251-2024: Authorize purchase of compressor/generator/welder for DPW ($26,771.70).
• Resolution 250-2024: Authorize reimbursement for NJ League Conference attendance ($75.00).

The Eatontown Mayor and Council approved a developer's agreement with U.S. Home at Howard Commons Urban Renewal, LLC for a project along Pinebrook Road, which includes 275 residential units, a grocery store, a convenience store with fueling station, and 7.4 acres of open space. The council also adopted two ordinances: one setting expiration timelines for land use approvals (passed 4-2) and a bond ordinance for park improvements (passed unanimously). All consent agenda resolutions and bills were approved.

• Approved developer's agreement with U.S. Home at Howard Commons (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 26-2024 on land use approval expiration (4-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 27-2024 for $866,000 park improvements bond (unanimous)
• Approved consent resolutions 247-254 including grants, purchases, and change order (unanimous)
• Approved bills and claims totaling $373,724.33 (unanimous)
• Accepted tax collector and planning/zoning reports for November 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider two major site plan applications at this meeting. The board is scheduled to memorialize a resolution for Country Club Associates' preliminary and final major site plan for a new clubhouse, pool, and parking expansion. New business includes Netflix Inc.'s Phase 1A preliminary and final major site plan for tech parcels and stormwater retention.

• PB 2024-06: Country Club Associates - preliminary and final major site plan for new clubhouse, pool removal and replacement, 15 additional parking spaces, and sidewalk along Tinton Avenue at 2 Country Club Road
• PB 2024-07: Netflix Inc. Phase 1A - preliminary and final major site plan for tech parcels and stormwater retention on Block 301, lot 1.01 and portion of lot 1
• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024 meeting

The Eatontown Planning Board unanimously approved Netflix's preliminary and final major site plan for Phase 1A of its 292-acre development at Fort Monmouth, with conditions noted during the hearing. The approval covers site improvements including road widening, sidewalks, a perimeter wall, and stormwater management. The board also memorialized the December 2, 2024 minutes. No other resolutions were considered.

• Approved PB 2024-07 Netflix Phase 1A preliminary and final major site plan (8-0)
• Memorialized December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider variance requests for a sports court at 5 Iris Street and a driveway expansion at 18 Judy Road. The board will also review a setback request for 105 Reynolds and memorialize previous resolutions for 40 Broad Street and 29 Main Street.

• ZB 2024-20: Rear yard setback request for 105 Reynolds
• ZB 2024-14: Driveway expansion and shed setback variances for 18 Judy Road
• ZB 2024-18: Use variance for sports court and impervious coverage at 5 Iris Street
• ZB 2024-07: Memorialization of conditional use variance for medical massage at 40 Broad Street
• ZB 2024-10: Memorialization of Certificate of Non-Conformity for 29 Main Street

Mayor & Council

The council will hold a closed session on personnel and legal matters, then a regular meeting. Public hearings are scheduled for ordinances adopting the Downtown Village Redevelopment Plan and amending sidewalk regulations. New business includes introducing a bond ordinance for $866,000 in park improvements and an ordinance on land-use approval timing.

• Resolution 232-2024 – Approving developer’s agreement with US Homes at Howard Commons Urban Renewal, LLC for a 275-unit project with retail and open space along Pinebrook Road.
• Ordinance 24-2024 – Public hearing on adopting the Downtown Village Redevelopment Plan covering multiple blocks in the downtown area.
• Ordinance 25-2024 – Public hearing on amending sidewalk regulations to require a variance for waiving construction and clarifying use of the sidewalk trust fund.
• Ordinance 27-2024 – First reading of a bond ordinance appropriating $866,000 for park improvements, financed by $165,000 in bonds.
• Resolution 242-2024 – Authorizing purchase of four 2025 Chevy Tahoes for the police department at a total cost of $199,152.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review two ordinances: one approving the Downtown Village Redevelopment Plan for multiple blocks and another amending sidewalk requirements. They will also consider two site plan applications: PB 2024-06 for a new clubhouse and pool at 2 Country Club Road, and PB 2024-08 for a water tank and booster pump station on Pinebrook Road. Additionally, the board will review Amendment #21 to the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan for the Allison Hall Parcel.

• PB 2024-06: Country Club Associates, LP – Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan to construct new clubhouse, remove and add pool, expand parking by 15 spaces, and construct sidewalk on Tinton Avenue at 2 Country Club Road (Block 201 Lot 2).
• PB 2024-08: NJAWC Pinebrook Road Tank & Booster Pump Station – Site Plan Application at Block 601 Lot 1.02.
• Review of Ordinance 24-2024: Approving the Downtown Village Redevelopment Plan for properties on Blocks 301, 304, 401, and 901.
• Review of Ordinance 25-2024: Amending Chapter 89 to move sidewalk and apron requirements from Article IX to Article VII and require a variance instead of a waiver for sidewalk construction.
• Review of Amendment #21 to the Fort Monmouth Reuse and Redevelopment Plan – Allison Hall Parcel (November 2024).

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 23-2024, which amends the rental properties code to restrict short-term rentals to once per year and prohibit them at commercial rental properties. The agenda also includes a DOT Municipal Aid award of $380,548 for Parker Road improvements and a developer's agreement with US Homes at Howard Commons. The consent agenda covers routine resolutions and a bill list including a $1.6 million tax levy payment to the Board of Education.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance 23-2024 restricting short-term rentals to one rental per 12-month period and banning rentals of exterior areas (e.g., pools, backyards)
• State DOT Fiscal Year 2025 Municipal Aid Program award of $380,548 for Parker Road improvements
• Approval of developer's agreement with US Homes at Howard Commons Urban Renewal, LLC for Block 601 Lot 1 and Block 701 Lot 1 along Pinebrook Road
• Bills and claims list includes $1,599,989 tax levy payment to Eatontown Board of Education
• Zoning Board notice of public hearing for 29 N. Main Street (Block 304, Lot 1)

The Eatontown Mayor and Council adopted Ordinance 23-2024, amending Chapter 257 of the Borough Code to further regulate short-term rentals. The ordinance limits short-term rentals to one rental per twelve-month period (down from two), prohibits renting exterior areas like pools, and bans commercial rental properties from short-term use. The council also approved routine bills, claims, and payroll, and accepted communications including a $380,548 state grant for Parker Road improvements.

• Adopted Ordinance 23-2024 amending short-term rental regulations (4-0, with 2 absent)
• Approved bills, claims, and bi-weekly payroll totaling $2,637,064.84 (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 230-2024 authorizing $436 reimbursement for firefighter convention attendance
• Approved Resolution 231-2024 authorizing tax sale certificate redemptions
• Carried Resolution 232-2024 (developer's agreement with US Homes) to next meeting
• Accepted communications including $380,548 NJ DOT grant for Parker Road improvements

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several planning and zoning matters. Items include a conditional use variance for a medical massage practice at 40 Broad Street and multiple setback variances for a proposed new home at the corner of Paul and Knox Avenues. The board will also memorialize a resolution for a variance at 140 Broad Street and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Conditional use variance for Willow Wellness Center (medical massage practice) at 40 Broad Street (Block 1001, Lot 8)
• Setback variances for proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenues (Block 3309, Lot 32): front yard setbacks of 24.24 ft (required 30 ft) on Paul Ave, 18 ft (required 30 ft) on Knox Ave, rear yard setback of 23.28 ft (required 30 ft), and front yard impervious coverage of 24.1% (required 15%)
• Memorialization of resolution ZB 2024-13 for variances at 140 Broad Street (Block 1003, Lot 6)
• Approval of minutes from October 21, 2024 meeting

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting on November 18, 2024. They will consider a resolution for a previous application (ZB 2024-13) and hear new business including a conditional use variance for a medical massage practice at 40 Broad Street, a certificate of non-conformity for 29 Main Street, and a proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenue with multiple setback and impervious coverage variances.

• Resolution to memorialize ZB 2024-13: Michael J. Sweetman, 140 Broad Street, four variances
• ZB 2024-07: Richard Farrah / Willow Wellness Center, conditional use variance for medical massage practice at 40 Broad Street
• ZB 2024-10: Sligo Bay, certificate of non-conformity at 29 Main Street
• ZB 2024-16: Joseph Fontana, proposed new home at Paul and Knox Avenue corner lot, with variances for front yard setbacks (24.24 ft and 18 ft vs. 30 ft), rear yard setback (23.28 ft vs. 30 ft), and impervious coverage (24.1% vs. 15%)

Boards and Committees

The Rent Leveling Board will hold a hearing on a tenant's application for a rent reduction at 191 South Street, Apt. 4. The board will also take remarks from members and citizens. The meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

• Hearing on rent reduction application by D. Santarsiero for 191 South Street, Apt. 4

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding electric vehicle supply equipment and the off-street parking of boats, trailers, and recreational vehicles. The body will also introduce a redevelopment plan for the Downtown Village.

• Ordinance 21-2024: Regulates EV charging equipment placement and advertising
• Ordinance 22-2024: Restricts residential parking of trailers and recreational vehicles
• Ordinance 24-2024: Introduction of Downtown Village Redevelopment Plan (Blocks 301, 304, 401, 901)
• Contract award to S. Brothers, Inc. for Industrial Way West PH 4&5 Improvements ($598,184.35)
• Police Department equipment purchases: handguns ($73,807.02) and rifles ($22,200.00)

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider memorializing resolutions for two projects, including a continued application by Surrey Equities for residential and commercial developments on Monmouth Road and NJSH 36. The board will also review two proposed ordinances: one regulating electric vehicle supply equipment and another addressing off-street parking of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles. Approval of minutes from October and other routine matters are also on the agenda.

• Continued resolution PB 2023-14 for Surrey Equities (Block 2701, lots 53, 60, 66, 69; Monmouth Road and NJSH 36) – preliminary and final major subdivisions and site plan approval for residential and commercial developments
• Resolution PB 2024-05 for 36 Monmouth Plaza LLC (90-92 Highway 36, Block 2902 Lot 3) – minor site plan request for additional canopy, concrete landing dock, retaining wall, sidewalk, and trash enclosure for previously approved building addition
• Review of Ordinance 21-2024 – amending Chapter 89 'Land Use' to regulate electric vehicle supply service equipment and make-ready parking spaces
• Review of Ordinance 22-2024 – amending Chapter 89 'Land Use' to regulate off-street parking of trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2024 meeting

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council are meeting to adopt ordinances regarding peddling, commercial property storage, snow and weed removal, and mercantile licenses. The body will also consider several resolutions, including a contract for animal control and a land survey for a municipal complex.

• Resolution 204-2024: $32,400 for land surveying services for a Municipal Complex
• Ordinance 19-2024: Increases penalty for snow, ice, grass, and weed removal violations from $25 to $200
• Ordinance 18-2024: Prohibits exterior storage on commercial properties without site plan approval
• Ordinance 17-2024: Amends peddler definitions to include ice cream and confectionary products
• Resolution 199-2024: Renewal of contract for animal control services with Monmouth County SPCA

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will memorialize resolutions for two property owners seeking variances for driveway setbacks and impervious coverage on Meadowbrook Avenue. It will also hear new variance applications: a conditional use variance for a medical massage practice at 40 Broad Street, and four variances for a garage expansion and driveway setbacks at 140 Broad Street.

• Memorialization of ZB 2024-11: Patrick Vaccaro – driveway expansion side yard setback (proposed 2 ft, required 7 ft) and front yard impervious coverage (proposed 35%, max 13%)
• Memorialization of ZB 2024-15: Anthony Talerico – existing driveway 3 ft from side property line (required 7 ft) and front yard impervious coverage 24% (max 13%)
• New Business ZB 2024-07: Richard Farrah (Willow Wellness Center) – conditional use variance for a medical massage practice at 40 Broad Street
• New Business ZB 2024-13: Michael J. Sweetman – four variances for non-conforming garage (side yard setback 2 ft, required 7 ft; building coverage 7%, max 3%), driveway setbacks (both 2 ft, required 7 ft), and rear addition increasing non-conforming dwelling front yard setback (25 ft, required 30 ft)

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold first readings of six ordinances amending borough code chapters on peddling (including ice cream sales), property maintenance, snow/grass removal, mercantile licensing, EV charging infrastructure, and off-street parking of trailers and RVs. They will also vote on consent agenda resolutions authorizing purchase of three vehicles and a mini track loader via co-ops, plus a grant program for safe and secure communities. Committee reports and a bill list for payment are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance 17-2024: Amends peddler/solicitor definitions to include ice cream and confectionary sales (first reading, public hearing 10/22/24)
• Ordinance 18-2024: Prohibits exterior storage of commercial property without site plan approval (first reading, public hearing 10/22/24)
• Ordinance 21-2024: Regulates electric vehicle supply equipment and make-ready parking spaces (first reading, public hearing 11/7/24)
• Resolution 193-2024: Authorizes purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado for Code Enforcement ($55,738.90) via Bergen County Co-op
• Resolution 196-2024: Authorizes purchase of MT100 Mini Track Loader for DPW ($35,850.80) via ESCNJ Co-op

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will meet to memorialize resolutions for two development projects and consider a new minor site plan request. The board is reviewing additions to a previously approved building project on Highway 36.

• Resolution for Eatontown Monmouth Mall, LLC regarding parking designation at Highway 35 & 36 and Wyckoff Road
• Resolution for Surrey Equities, LLC regarding residential and commercial developments at Monmouth Road and NJSH 36
• Minor Site Plan request for 36 Monmouth Plaza, LLC at 90-92 Highway 36 to add a canopy, landing dock, retaining wall, sidewalk, and trash enclosure

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances including updating fire permit fees, regulating portable storage containers, removing the plumbing code chapter, and clarifying bamboo removal responsibilities. They will also hear a presentation on a cannabis cultivation application from High Tide Industries and hold a hearing on a boarding house/rooming house application by Safe Harbor, LLC. Several contracts are up for approval including $87,927 for playground safety surfacing and $75,000 for engineering at Gurbisz Park.

• Public hearing on Safe Harbor, LLC boarding house/rooming house application
• Presentation on High Tide Industries cannabis cultivation & manufacturing application
• Ordinance 14-2024 regulating portable storage containers and Bagsters with $25 permit fee
• Ordinance 16-2024 clarifying bamboo removal responsibility on private property
• Consent agenda includes $87,927 for playground surfacing and $75,000 for Gurbisz Park engineering

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will consider an amended application for parking designations at Monmouth Square. The board will also continue discussions regarding proposed residential and commercial developments at Monmouth Road and NJSH 36.

• Amended application for Eatontown Monmuth Mall, LLC (Monmouth Square) regarding parking designation
• Preliminary and Final Major Subdivisions and Site Plan Approval for Surrey Equities, LLC at Monmouth Road and NJSH 36
• Memorialization of Administrative Resolution for Fresh Dispensary Eatontown, LLC at 315 Highway 35

The Eatontown Planning Board approved an amended application for Monmouth Square (PB 2023-17) allowing 244 parking stalls to be excluded from a shared parking easement, based on a parking study showing adequate surplus. The board also approved preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan approval for Surrey Equities, LLC, including residential and commercial developments, with conditions such as a 5-foot fence and clubhouse construction tied to building permits. Both approvals were unanimous with no dissenting votes.

• Approved amended application for Monmouth Square (PB 2023-17) to exclude 244 parking stalls from shared parking easement (7-0)
• Approved preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan for Surrey Equities, LLC, with conditions including 5-ft fence and clubhouse timing (7-0)
• Memorialized administrative resolution removing condition to install EV parking station for Fresh Dispensary (PB 2023-20) (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Mayor & Council

The Council will discuss Downtown Redevelopment Plans during a workshop session. At the regular meeting, they will introduce four ordinances: amending fire safety fees (13-2024), regulating portable storage containers and bagsters (14-2024), deleting the plumbing code chapter (15-2024), and clarifying bamboo removal responsibilities (16-2024). They will also consider resolutions for property tax refunds, tax sale certificate redemptions, engineering services for a water project, rehabilitation of 5 Maxwell Road, and discharge of a developer's agreement for 373-375 South Street.

• Workshop discussion on Downtown Redevelopment Plans with Borough Planner
• Ordinance 13-2024: Amends fire prevention fees for registration and permits
• Ordinance 14-2024: Regulates portable storage containers and bagsters in solid waste chapter
• Ordinance 15-2024: Deletes entire Plumbing chapter from borough code
• Resolution 175-2024: Authorizes rehabilitation of 5 Maxwell Road

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider variance requests for two properties on Meadowbrook Avenue regarding driveway setbacks and impervious coverage. The board will also memorialize resolutions for properties on Broad Street and Highway 35.

• Memorialization of resolution ZB 2024-03 for 76 Broad Street (non-conforming use; site plan)
• Memorialization of resolution ZB 2024-08 for 29 Highway 35 (Valvoline; use variance; amended site plan)
• Application ZB 2024-11 for 17 Meadowbrook Avenue regarding driveway expansion and paver walkway setbacks
• Application ZB 2024-15 for 10 Meadowbrook Avenue regarding existing driveway setback and front yard impervious coverage

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting to discuss and vote on several resolutions, including the public sale of up to four shopping mall liquor licenses, award of a banking services contract, and authorization for a special projects engineer for the Downtown Greenway project. A presentation on a cannabis application is also scheduled. The meeting includes a closed session on attorney-client privilege related to the liquor licenses.

• Resolution 170-2024 authorizing public sale of up to four shopping mall liquor licenses
• Resolution 167-2024 awarding a contract for banking services
• Resolution 168-2024 authorizing Borough Special Projects Engineer for the Downtown Greenway project
• Resolution 169-2024 authorizing release and satisfaction of developer agreements for Monmouth Mall
• Presentation by M & G Distribution, LLC on a cannabis application

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for August 19, 2024. No business will be conducted. The next meeting date has not been announced.

• Regular meeting of August 19, 2024 cancelled

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting. They will conduct public hearings on three ordinances: a bond ordinance appropriating $4,585,674 for capital improvements and equipment (issuing $3,238,550 in bonds), a plastic and polystyrene foam ordinance requiring single-use items be provided by request only, and a fee amendment for the community center. The council will also consider resolutions including appointment of a police records custodian, release of escrow funds for 11 White Street, and support for safety measures at 59 NJ Hwy 35.

• Ordinance 12-2024: Bond ordinance for $4,585,674 in capital improvements and $3,238,550 in bonds
• Ordinance 10-2024: Plastics and polystyrene foam ordinance limiting distribution of single-use items to by-request only
• Ordinance 11-2024: Amending Chapter 150 'Fees' for community center fee ranges
• Resolution 161-2024: Supporting request to NJDOT for delineators and safety measures at 59 NJ Hwy 35
• Resolution 160-2024: Authorizing purchase of HVAC system for Borough Hall through JCP&L Direct Install

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider three applications: a resolution to memorialize a non-conforming use and site plan at 76 Broad Street (ZB 2024-03), a conditional use variance for Willow Wellness Center at 40 Broad Street (ZB 2024-07), and a use variance and amended site plan for Meadowbrook Realty/Valvoline at 29 Highway 35 (ZB 2024-08). No minutes are scheduled for approval.

• ZB 2024-03: 76 Broad Street LLC – non-conforming use and site plan at 76 Broad Street (Block 1002 Lot 4)
• ZB 2024-07: Willow Wellness Center – conditional use variance at 40 Broad Street (Block 1001 Lot 8)
• ZB 2024-08: Meadowbrook Realty, LLC (Valvoline) – use variance and amended site plan at 29 Highway 35 (Block 1001 Lot 20)

Planning Board

The Regular Meeting of the Planning Board scheduled for August 5, 2024, has been canceled. No other business was listed.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for August 5, 2024. The application by Surrey Equities, LLC for residential and commercial developments on Monmouth Road and NJSH 36 (Block 2701, Lots 53,60,66,69) has been postponed to September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM. No further notice will be given for the rescheduled hearing.

• Meeting of August 5, 2024 cancelled
• Application PB 2023-14 Surrey Equities, LLC postponed
• Proposed residential and commercial developments on Monmouth Road and NJSH 36
• Preliminary and final major subdivisions and site plan approval
• Next hearing: September 16, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Mayor & Council

The Mayor and Council will consider a bond ordinance for capital improvements and equipment. The body is also introducing new rules regarding plastic waste and community center fees, while voting on updated stormwater management controls.

• Ordinance 12-2024: Bond for capital improvements and equipment appropriating $4,585,674
• Ordinance 09-2024: Public hearing and adoption of amended Stormwater Management and Control rules
• Ordinance 10-2024: Proposal to make plastic utensils and napkins for take-out available by request only
• Ordinance 11-2024: Proposed amendments to Community Center fee ranges
• Resolution 152-2024: Emergency repair of Borough HVAC system by A. D. Winston Svcs., Inc

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will review Ordinance 09-2024 amending stormwater management rules and continue a preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan application for Surrey Equities on Monmouth Road and Route 36. The board is also set to approve minutes from the June 17 meeting. No resolutions are scheduled for memorialization.

• Review of Ordinance 09-2024 amending Section 89-98 (Stormwater Management and Control)
• PB 2023-14 Surrey Equities – Block 2701, lots 53, 60, 66 & 69 on Monmouth Road and NJSH 36
• Proposed residential and commercial developments – preliminary and final major subdivision and site plan approval
• Approval of minutes: June 17, 2024

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 08-2024, which proposes new development impact fees for warehouse, retail, and residential construction. The council will also introduce an ordinance regarding stormwater management and review several resolutions, including a grant application for Parker Road resurfacing.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 08-2024 establishing development impact fees ($2.25/sq ft warehouse; $3.25/sq ft retail)
• Introduction of Ordinance 09-2024 regarding stormwater management and control
• Resolution to apply for an NJDOT grant for the Parker Road Resurfacing Project
• Renewal of Class 5 Retail Cannabis License for AYR Wellness NJ, LLC
• Presentation on a cannabis application from Remedy Oil, NJ

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board is reviewing several new business applications regarding Broad Street properties. These include a site plan and non-conforming use variance for 76 Broad Street, LLC and a conditional use variance for Willow Wellness Center. The board will also consider a certificate of non-conformity for a two-family dwelling at 289-291 Broad Street.

• Site plan and non-conforming use variance for 76 Broad Street, LLC
• Conditional use variance for Willow Wellness Center at 40 Broad Street
• Certificate of non-conformity for a two-family dwelling at 289-291 Broad Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board of the Borough of Eatontown has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for July 1, 2024. This notice contains only a cancellation announcement.

• Cancellation of the July 1, 2024, regular meeting

Mayor & Council

The council will hold a first reading for an ordinance amending land use application and tax map revision fees. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the Monmouth County Open Space Grant Program and several grant approvals.

• Ordinance 08-2024: Amending land use application and tax map revision fees
• $143,921.57 purchase of playground equipment for Gurbisz Park
• Approval of Clean Communities Grant ($36,586.45) and Opioid Settlement Grant ($69,856.98)
• Public hearing for Monmouth County Open Space Grant at Fresh Start 80 Acres Park
• Contract amendment for sale of property to Habitat for Humanity

Planning Board

The board will consider a proposal from Surrey Equities, LLC for residential and commercial developments at Monmouth Road and NJSH 36. The meeting also includes the adoption of an amended resolution regarding Monmouth Square.

• Proposed residential and commercial development at Monmouth Road and NJSH 36
• Adoption of amended resolution for Monmouth Square (Highways 35, 36 & Wyckoff Road)
• Approval of June 3, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will consider a site plan and non-conforming use variance for 76 Broad Street, LLC. The agenda also includes an appeal of a zoning officer decision for 353 Route 35. Additionally, the board will memorialize previously decided resolutions regarding setbacks and coverage at 14 Farm Lane.

• Site plan and non-conforming use variance for 76 Broad Street, LLC
• Appeal of Zoning Officer decision for Breakwater Treatment & Wellness Corp at 353 Route 35
• Memorialization of setback and impervious coverage resolutions for 14 Farm Lane

Mayor & Council

The Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding budget appropriation limits and helicopter landing areas. Several resolutions for park improvements and vehicle purchases are also scheduled for consideration.

• Adoption of the 2024 Municipal Budget
• Ordinance to increase budget appropriation limits by $932,831.63
• Purchase of Spraypad & Concession Building at Gurbisz Park for $656,976.15
• Purchase of a Ford F250 pickup truck for $51,835.41
• New ordinance regulating helicopters and landing areas

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board is meeting to consider several site plan applications, including a minor site plan for 260 Industrial Way West and an amended major site plan with conditional use approval for 178 Route 35. The board will also review a certificate of appropriateness for a sign at 37 Throckmorton Avenue. The agenda includes approval of minutes and resolutions to be memorialized.

• PB 2024-01: Minor site plan for 260 Industrial Way, LLC at 260 Industrial Way West (Block 3502 Lot 5.01)
• PB 2024-02: Amended preliminary and final major site plan and conditional use approval for Sunrise Holdings 1, LLC at 178 Route 35 (Block 2301 Lot 6)
• PB 2024-04: Certificate of appropriateness for a sign at 37 Throckmorton Avenue

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing and vote on Ordinance 06-2024, which would require a Complete Streets checklist for all development applications. They will also introduce Ordinance 07-2024, creating a new chapter regulating helicopters and landing areas, with a public hearing scheduled for June 5. The agenda includes proclamations, a closed session on affordable housing, and routine consent resolutions.

• Ordinance 06-2024: Complete Streets checklist required for Planning and Zoning Board applications
• Ordinance 07-2024: New Chapter 172 'Helicopters and Landing Areas' - first reading
• Resolution 115-2024: Authorize engineer services for Phase Four Industrial Way West Project
• Resolution 111-2024: Calling for modernization of OPRA and passage of S-2930/A-4045
• Resolution 117-2024: Application to NJ Clean Energy Program Community Energy Planning Grant

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review two site plan applications: a minor site plan for 260 Industrial Way West and an amended preliminary and final major site plan with conditional use approval for 178 Route 35. The board will also approve minutes from the April 15 meeting and address any old business. No resolutions are scheduled for memorialization.

• PB 2024-01: Minor Site Plan for 260 Industrial Way, LLC at 260 Industrial Way West (Block 3502 Lot 5.01)
• PB 2024-02: Amended Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan and Conditional Use Approval for Sunrise Holdings 1, LLC at 178 Route 35 (Block 2301 Lot 6)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board is holding a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, memorialize a resolution, and hear two new variance applications. The board will consider a non-conforming use variance and site plan for 76 Broad Street, and a series of setback and coverage variances for a property on 14 Farm Lane.

• ZB 2024-04: Resolution to memorialize for Eric & Courtney Von Kattengell, 38 Brentwood Road, Block 3401 Lot 12
• ZB 2024-03: 76 Broad Street, LLC — non-conforming use variance and site plan, 76 Broad Street, Block 1002 Lot 4
• ZB 2024-06: Frederick Shea, 14 Farm Lane, Block 2607 Lot 19 — variances for screened porch side yard setback, shed rear yard setback, patio paver side yard setback, and front yard impervious coverage

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting. They will consider adopting Ordinance 04-2024, which updates tree removal rules to comply with NJDEP stormwater permit requirements, and will continue a public hearing on a boarding house application for Pheonix Recovery at 18 Willow. The agenda also includes proclamations, routine resolutions, and reports.

• Ordinance 04-2024: Amends Chapter 307 'Removal of Trees' to incorporate NJDEP Tier A MS4 permit requirements, with replacement fees from $200 to $500 per tree
• Continued hearing: Pheonix Recovery, LLC boarding house application at 18 Willow (carried from 2/28, 3/23, 4/10, 4/25)
• Ordinance 06-2024 (introduction): Adds Complete Streets Checklist to land use application requirements
• Resolution 104-2024: Reimbursement to First Aid members for tuition refresher courses
• Resolution 106-2024: Shared service with Monmouth County Records Information Management

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for May 6, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Regular meeting of May 6, 2024, canceled

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on April 25, 2024. They will consider adopting ordinances on cannabis licensing and tree removal, introduce the 2024 municipal budget, and vote on several resolutions including a boarding house hearing and redevelopment designations. Public comment is welcome.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 01-2024 amending cannabis conditional use requirements and licensing fees (Class 1-5 non-microbusiness application fee $10,000; microbusiness $5,000)
• Public hearing on Ordinance 04-2024 amending tree removal rules to comply with NJDEP Tier A stormwater permit
• First reading of Ordinance 05-2024 to exceed municipal budget appropriations and establish a CAP bank
• Resolution 94-2024 to defer school tax levy
• Resolution 97-2024 designating several blocks as a non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to review two items: an ordinance amending land use and licensing requirements for cannabis businesses, and a redevelopment investigation report for an area in need of redevelopment. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting. No resolutions are scheduled for memorialization.

• Review of Ordinance 01-2024 amending Chapter 89 (Land Use) and Chapter 200 (Licenses and Permits) regarding cannabis conditional use and licensing
• Review of Area in Need of Redevelopment Investigation Report (April 2021, revised February 2024) prepared by Leon S. Avakian Inc.
• Approval of minutes from March 18, 2024 meeting
• Public notice regarding Fort Monmouth dated April 4, 2024

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings and vote on two ordinances: one creating a new chapter regulating private salt storage to meet NJDEP stormwater permit requirements, and another regulating dumpster placement on residential properties. They will also consider a resolution on the Pheonix Recovery boarding house application at 18 Willow, introduce a tree removal ordinance, and handle routine consent agenda items.

• Ordinance 02-2024: New Chapter 262 'Salt Storage' regulating private de-icing material storage, with fines up to $2,000/day
• Ordinance 03-2024: New Article V 'Dumpsters' requiring permits ($25 fee) and limiting to one per residential property, fines up to $2,000/day
• Resolution 68-2024: Application of Pheonix Recovery at 18 Willow (carried from prior meetings)
• Ordinance 04-2024: Tree removal ordinance amending Chapter 307, first reading
• Resolution 93-2024: Amended developer's agreement with Hotel Eatontown, LLC for Block 3901, Lot 41 (6 Industrial Way East)

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board is meeting to consider two new applications: a variance request for a driveway and shed at 38 Brentwood Road, and an appeal of a zoning officer decision by Breakwater Treatment & Wellness Corp. at 353 Route 35. The board will also memorialize resolutions for previously approved variances, including a setback at 2 Lake Drive and an extension for Culmac Investors, Inc.

• ZB 2024-04: Variance for driveway side setback (1.4 ft. where 7 ft. required) and shed setback at 38 Brentwood Road
• ZB 2024-05: Appeal of Zoning Officer Decision by Breakwater Treatment & Wellness Corp. at 353 Route 35
• ZB 2024-01: Memorialize resolution for 1 ft. front yard setback (25 ft. required) at 2 Lake Drive
• ZB 2022-05: Extension of approval until March 11, 2025 for Culmac Investors, Inc. on Walter Avenue, Hilbert Parkway, Wyckoff Road

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for April 1, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 47 Broad Street, 2nd Floor. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no other business items.

• Regular meeting of April 1, 2024, canceled

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on March 27, 2024. They will introduce three ordinances: one amending cannabis regulations (adding a Class 5 microbusiness license and clarifying operational rules), one creating a new chapter on salt storage to comply with NJDEP MS4 permit requirements, and one regulating dumpsters. They will also consider a resolution to submit the Emergency Operations Plan and approve a bill list totaling over $5.3 million.

• Ordinance 01-2024: Amends cannabis land use and licensing rules, adding a Class 5 microbusiness license and adjusting location and distance requirements.
• Ordinance 02-2024: Creates Chapter 262 'Salt Storage' to meet NJDEP MS4 permit requirements for privately owned salt storage.
• Ordinance 03-2024: Adds Article V 'Dumpsters' to Chapter 281 'Solid Waste' regulating dumpster use and location.
• Resolution 39-2024: Authorizes submission of the revised Emergency Operations Plan to Monmouth County and the State of New Jersey.
• Bill list totaling $5,337,886.13 includes payments for tax levy to Board of Education ($1,449,051.50), insurance premiums, and various operational expenses.

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to consider two site plan applications: a proposed First Watch restaurant at 133 Route 35 & Wyckoff Road and a minor site plan with conditional use for a dispensary at 315 Highway 35. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and memorialize resolutions for these projects.

• PB 2023-21: Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan for First Watch Restaurant, 133 Route 35 & Wyckoff Road, Block 1304 Lot 21.01
• PB 2023-20: Minor Site Plan & Conditional Use for Fresh Dispensary Eatontown, LLC, 315 Highway 35, Block 3801 Lot 21.01
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2024 meeting

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a public hearing on a boarding house application for Pheonix Recovery at 18 Willow, continued from a prior meeting. The council will also vote on resolutions including the submission of the borough's Emergency Operations Plan, and approve a bill list totaling over $615,000.

• Public hearing on boarding house/rooming house for Pheonix Recovery, LLC at 18 Willow (continued from 2/28/24)
• Resolution 39-2024: Authorize submission of Emergency Operations Plan to Monmouth County and State of NJ
• Resolution 68-2024: Application of Pheonix Recovery at 18 Willow (carried from 2/28/24)
• Resolution 74-2024: Authorize purchase of upfit of patrol vehicles through state contract for Police Dept.
• Bills & claims and bi-weekly payroll totaling $615,165.08

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider four new applications for zoning variances and a request for an extension of time on a prior application. The board will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. No resolutions are scheduled for memorialization.

• ZB 2024-01 Fortin: 2 Lake Drive, Blk 401, Lot 22 — 1 ft. front yard setback where 25 ft. is required
• ZB 2024-04 VonKattengell: 38 Brentwood Road, Blk 3401 Lot 12 — 3 ft. side yard setback where 7 ft. is required
• ZB 2024-02 Quezada: 76 South Street, Blk 902 Lot 40 — 15 variances, Certificate of Non-Conformity
• ZB 2024-03 76 Broad Street, LLC: 76 Broad Street, Blk 1002 Lot 4 — Non-conforming Use Variance, Site Plan
• ZB 2022-05 Culmac Investors, Inc, 21 Walter Avenue — Request for Extension of Time

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board will hold a regular meeting to consider several site plan applications, including a proposed First Watch restaurant and a dispensary. They will also review capital improvements for Gurbisz Park and a shed request for the Historical Museum, along with memorializing prior resolutions.

• PB 2023-21: First Watch Restaurant, 133 Route 35 & Wyckoff Road, preliminary and final major site plan
• PB 2023-20: Fresh Dispensary Eatontown, LLC, 315 Highway 35, minor site plan and conditional use
• PB 2023-07: Southbrook Gardens Apartments, 59 C Southbrook Drive, amended site plan and sign variance
• PB 2023-19: Eatontown 36 LLC (Target Bollards), 50-70 Highway 36, amended site plan
• Gurbisz Park capital review and Historical Museum shed request (8' x 12')

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on February 28, 2024, covering routine business, public hearings on boarding house licenses for sober living facilities, and a consent agenda with resolutions for police equipment purchases and other administrative items. The meeting includes a closed session for attorney-client and personnel matters.

• Public hearings for boarding house licenses: Coastal Sober Living (3 Kellys), Pheonix Recovery (11 Park, 18 Willow)
• Resolution 59-2024: Purchase of PD hardware/software camera system via Bergen County Co-op ($50,015)
• Resolution 60-2024: Purchase of PD portable radios with docks via State Contract ($67,209)
• Resolution 64-2024: Participation in NJ Safe & Secure Communities grant program
• Resolution 69-2024: Amendment to developer's agreement for 36 Monmouth Plaza/90-92 NJ Rt 36

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting, including a proclamation, a lighting ordinance update, and a consent agenda with resolutions on emergency appropriations, tax overpayment transfers, a disabled veteran tax exemption, mosquito control, IT monitoring services, appointments, conference attendance, raffle fee waivers, professional service contracts, snow equipment purchase, bond anticipation notes, and a DCA grant application. The meeting also includes bills and claims totaling $350,561.04 and various reports.

• Resolution 55-2024: Issue up to $1,402,722 in bond anticipation notes to Monmouth County Improvement Authority
• Resolution 54-2024: Purchase BOSS Snowrator/equipment through Sourcewell Co-op for $26,893.13
• Resolution 43-2024: Authorize emergency temporary appropriations totaling $8,562,722.87
• Resolution 48-2024: Authorize Monmouth County aerial mosquito control operations
• Resolution 53-2024: Authorize contracts for 2024 professional services

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment for the Borough of Eatontown has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for February 12, 2024. No business will be conducted at the Municipal Building during this time.

• Cancellation of the February 12, 2024, regular meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board of the Borough of Eatontown has canceled its regular meeting scheduled for February 5, 2024. No business will be conducted at the Municipal Building during this time.

• Cancellation of the February 5, 2024, regular meeting

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a special meeting via Zoom to consider two resolutions authorizing applications to the New Jersey Green Acres Program for funding. The first seeks $660,000 (a $495,000 grant and a $165,000 loan) for an inclusive playground at Wolcott Park, and the second seeks a $348,000 loan for field, irrigation, and pathway upgrades at 80 Acres Park. Public comment will be taken before and after the votes.

• Resolution 41-2024: Green Acres application for $660,000 for Wolcott Park Jake's Law All Inclusive Playground
• Resolution 42-2024: Green Acres application for $348,000 loan for 80 Acres Park field upgrades, irrigation repairs, and pathway repairs
• Special meeting held via Zoom only; no in-person participation
• Two public comment periods scheduled

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold public hearings on proposed improvements to Wolcott Park and 80 Acres Park, both seeking NJ Green Acres Program funding. The agenda also includes a workshop on cannabis micro licensing, routine consent agenda resolutions, and a large bill list for approval.

• Public hearing: Improvements to Wolcott Park (NJ Green Acres Program funding)
• Public hearing: Improvements to 80 Acres Park (NJ Green Acres Program funding)
• Resolution 37-2024: Authorizes 2024 contracts for professional services (engineer, auditor, attorneys, etc.)
• Resolution 38-2024: Authorizes Planning Board to investigate additional properties for non-condemnation redevelopment in Downtown Center area
• Bills and claims totaling $4,969,668.43 for approval

Mayor & Council

The Eatontown Mayor and Council will hold a workshop and regular meeting on January 10, 2024. They will hear a presentation on a cannabis application from Denver Cole Labs, NJ, and consider a consent agenda that includes routine resolutions and motions. The agenda also includes a closed session for attorney-client privilege on cannabis matters.

• Presentation: Cannabis application by Denver Cole Labs, NJ
• Resolution 31-2024: Award contract for Eatontown Firehouse repairs to S. Batata Const. ($18,080)
• Resolution 23-2024: Authorize electronic tax sales via RealAuction.com
• Resolution 25-2024: Cancel property taxes for totally exempt veteran (Blk 1104, Lot 19, $4,153.54)
• Resolution 22-2024: Appoint seven alternate municipal prosecutors

Planning Board

The Eatontown Planning Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, electing officers and appointing legal counsel, engineer, planner, and secretary. The board will also memorialize resolutions for four development applications, including the Liberty Pointe project by Lennar and the Monmouth Square mall redevelopment, and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• PB 2023-05: US Home, LLC (Lennar) Liberty Pointe preliminary/final major site and subdivision plan, Block 601 Lot 1, Block 701 Lot 1
• PB 2023-17: Eatontown Monmouth Mall, LLC (Monmouth Square) preliminary/final site plan and technical subdivision, Highways 35 & 36 & Wyckoff Road, Blocks 2201 and 2202
• PB 2023-07: Southbrook Gardens Apartments amended site plan and sign variance, 59 C Southbrook Drive, Block 1601 Lot 28
• PB 2023-19: Eatontown 36 LLC (Target Bollards) amended site plan, 50-70 Highway 36, Block 2902 Lot 2.04
• Reorganization: election of chairman and vice-chairman, appointment of legal counsel, board engineer, board planner, and confirmation of board secretary

Zoning Board

The Eatontown Zoning Board is holding its annual reorganization meeting, including the election of a chairman and vice-chairman, and the appointment of legal counsel, engineer, planner, and secretary. The board will also memorialize two previously decided resolutions: one for Joseph Fontana for Delores at Paul Avenue (Block 3309, Lot 32) and one for Hatzalah Emergency Medical Services of the Jersey Shore at 16 and 20 Whalepond Road (Block 4002, Lot 22.01). No old business is listed, and the agenda includes routine administrative items such as approving minutes and designating official newspapers and 2024 meeting dates.

• Election of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
• Appointment of Legal Counsel, Board Engineer, Board Planner, and Board Secretary
• Memorialize resolution ZB 2023-11 for Joseph Fontana for Delores, Paul Avenue, Block 3309, Lot 32
• Memorialize resolution ZB 2023-17 for Hatzalah Emergency Medical Services of the Jersey Shore, 16 and 20 Whalepond Road, Block 4002, Lot 22.01
• Designation of Official Newspapers and 2024 Meeting Dates resolutions

Mayor & Council

This is the annual reorganization meeting where the Eatontown Mayor and Council confirm appointments for the coming year, including the council president, borough attorney, emergency services, professionals, and various boards and committees. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Resolution 01-2024 elects Virginia M. East as Council President for 2024
• Resolution 02-2024 confirms Andrew Bayer as Borough Attorney for 2024
• Resolution 03-2024 confirms emergency services appointments, including Fire Chief Tanner Shea
• Resolution 05-2024 confirms borough professionals, including bond attorney Meghan A. Bennett
• Resolution 16-2024 cancels tax overpayments/delinquent amounts under $10.00