Long Branch public meetings in 2023

City Council

This is a procedural meeting agenda. The council will consider a list of certified resolutions (R-315-23 through R-341-23) and approve prior meeting minutes. No specific policy items or public hearings are listed.

• Certified resolution list R-315-23 through R-341-23
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes from 12-27-23

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a regular public meeting on December 19, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The board will consider a time extension for a previously approved site plan, a new mixed-use development application, and several resolutions. The meeting also includes committee reports, approval of minutes, and an executive session.

• PB 18-07: One-year time extension for Final Major Site Plan at 180 Morris Avenue (Block 228, Lot 38.01)
• PB 22-A: Preliminary & Final Site Plan for mixed-use building at 201, 213 & 215 Third Ave (Block 228, Lots 1, 42 & 43.01) with 30 residential units and commercial space
• PB 23-21: Resolution for Gemstone Apartments at 27-37 Third Avenue (Block 280, Lot 11.03)
• PB 23-19: Resolution for Gino Realty at 239 Liberty Street (Block 397, Lots 11 & 15)
• PB 23-8: Resolution for 119-129 Franklin Avenue (Block 271, Lots 26 & 27)

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business including composting, tree ordinance progress, tree inventory, and a stormwater ordinance review. They will also consider endorsing a new Bottle Bill and plan a year-in-review workshop for the City Council.

• Stormwater Ordinance review
• Tree ordinance progress and Tree Inventory
• Composting update
• Endorsement of new Bottle Bill
• Plan for EC/GT year review for City Council workshop March 2024

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; the only item is the review of the minutes from the December 18, 2023 meeting. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda available
• Review of minutes (LB Green Team Meeting Minutes December 18, 2023)

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to approve a list of resolutions (R-294-23 through R-314-23) and to review minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items detailed in the provided text.

• Approval of resolutions R-294-23 through R-314-23
• Review of workshop minutes from 12-13-23
• Review of regular meeting minutes from 12-13-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on December 11, 2023, to consider several applications, including an expansion of a medical office building, a variance for a residential unit, and post-construction approvals. The board may take formal action on any agenda item. One application (ZB 23-12 Alfaks) is requested to be carried to February 12, 2024.

• ZB 23-13 Monmouth Family Health Center: 933 sq ft office expansion at 80 Pavilion Avenue (R-6 zone), nonconforming use.
• ZB 22-37 Kimberly Folks: D(2) variance to expand rear structure from 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom at 235 Rockwell Avenue Rear (R-4).
• ZB 22-7 Intelligent Group, LLC: administrative approval for 140 sq ft expansion of nonconforming two-family dwelling at 426 Sairs Avenue (R-4).
• ZB 22-25 Huerta-Pineda: post-construction approval for gazebo, paver removal, and driveway changes at 58 Washington Avenue (R-4).
• Resolutions for prior applications: Sahar Family Trust, Choueka, LB Reformed Church, Greenstreich, LLC, Intelligent Group, Temple Beth Miriam.

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including an amended site plan for an apartment complex, a minor subdivision, and a new construction project with a height variance. The board may also adopt resolutions for prior applications and approve meeting minutes.

• PB 23-21 Gemstone Apartments, LLC: replace 6-foot decorative wall with 6-foot fence at 27-37 Third Avenue
• PB 23-19 Gino Realty, LLC: minor subdivision at 239 Liberty Street to split Lot 15 and combine rear with Lot 11
• PB 23-8 119-129 Franklin Avenue, LLC: construct 9 units, request height variance (41.4 ft vs 35 ft max)
• Resolutions for PB 21-H (648 Second Ave), PB 21-N (333-345 Second Ave), PB 23-16 (394 Bath Avenue)
• Minutes of October 17, 2023 meeting

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four applications, including a minor subdivision for Temple Beth Miriam, a bulk variance for a three-family use at 95 Cooper Avenue, a new single-family home with pool and cabana at 907 Ocean Avenue, and a certificate of nonconformity for a mixed-use building at 298 Branchport Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for six prior applications and approve minutes from the November 13 meeting.

• ZB 23-17: Minor subdivision for Temple Beth Miriam at 180 Lincoln Avenue, creating two conforming lots
• ZB 22-39: Bulk variance for three-family use at 95 Cooper Avenue, carried from prior meeting
• ZB 23-21: New single-family home with garage, pool, cabana, fire pit at 907 Ocean Avenue, seeking variance for elevated deck
• ZB 23-22: Certificate of Nonconformity for mixed-use building at 298 Branchport Avenue
• Resolutions for six prior applications, including Sahar Family Trust, Choueka, LB Reformed Church, Greenstreich, Intelligent Group, and 75 Morrell Street

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will consider the agenda, approve minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings, and review a list of certified resolutions (R-287-23 through R-293-23). No specific details on the resolutions' contents are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of certified resolutions R-287-23 through R-293-23

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss routine business, including a report from the city engineer on site plans, a $2,500 purchase order for masonry work at Ross Lake, and updates on composting, tree ordinances, and conference reports. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of $2,500 purchase order to River Rock Masonry for roof growth removal and repointing at Ross Lake
• City engineer Laura Neumann to speak about site plans
• Update on tree ordinance progress
• Discussion of Homegrown National Park initiative
• Proposal to change order of Environmental Commission and Green Team meetings

LB Green Team

This is a procedural agenda with a single item: review of the November 20, 2023 meeting minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed beyond approving the minutes.

• Review of LB Green Team meeting minutes for November 20, 2023

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider three applications: a certificate of nonconformity for a two-family home, an office expansion for a medical facility, and bulk variance relief for a multi-unit property. The board may also adopt resolutions for several prior applications and approve minutes from the October 23 meeting.

• ZB 23-24: 75 Morrell Street, LLC seeks certificate of nonconformity for two-family use in R-4 zone
• ZB 23-13: Monmouth Family Health Center seeks 933 sq ft office expansion at 80 Pavilion Avenue (carried from 9/18/23)
• ZB 23-8: Grimado, LLC seeks bulk variance and certificate of nonconformity for 6 units at 753 Greens Avenue (carried from 9/18/23)
• Resolutions for prior applications: Amorim, Brasil, Sahar Family Trust, Choueka, Fariba Ashkenazi Trust, LB Reformed Church, Greenstreich, Intelligent Group
• Minutes from October 23, 2023 to be approved

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances, including a redevelopment plan for Bath Avenue and Third Avenue, a vacation of a portion of Broadway Rows at the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Avenue, and a Monmouth University overlay. The council will also consider a list of resolutions (R-275-23 through R-286-23).

• Adoption of O-29-23: Bath Ave and Third Ave Redevelopment Plan
• Adoption of O-30-23: Vacation of a portion of Broadway Rows (Broadway and 2nd Ave)
• Adoption of O-31-23: Monmouth University Overlay
• Certified resolution list R-275-23 through R-286-23

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will consider the agenda, approve minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and review a list of certified resolutions (R-264-23 through R-274-23). No specific items or details are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of certified resolution list R-264-23 through R-274-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider several zoning applications, including a variance request to expand a rear structure at 235 Rockwell Avenue. The board will also review post-construction approvals for property improvements and vote on resolutions for previously heard cases. The meeting is open to the public.

• ZB 22-37: D(2) variance to expand rear structure from 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom at 235 Rockwell Avenue Rear (Block 376, Lot 3)
• ZB 22-25: Post-construction approval for gazebo remodel, paver removal, and new driveway at 58 Washington Avenue (Block 253, Lot 11)
• ZB 23-12: Post-construction property improvements at 75 N Lake Drive (Block 63, Lot 1)
• ZB 23-18: Post-construction property improvements at 639 Overton Place (Block 163, Lot 22)
• Resolutions for 8 prior applications, including 147 Pavilion Avenue, 604 Second Avenue, 552 Westwood Avenue, 788/800 Shrewsbury Avenue, 801 Shrewsbury Avenue, 646 Broadway, 16 Myrtle Avenue, and 426 Sairs Avenue

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is cancelling its regularly scheduled December 18, 2023 meeting and rescheduling it for December 11, 2023 at 7 PM. The meeting will take place in the Second Floor Council Room at 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ. The board may take formal action on any agenda matter, and submitted materials for scheduled applications will be available for public review 10 days in advance.

• Meeting cancelled for December 18, 2023
• Meeting rescheduled to December 11, 2023 at 7 PM
• Location: Second Floor Council Room, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including a major redevelopment plan for the Bath Avenue and Third Avenue area, a major subdivision at 394 Bath Avenue, and resolutions on an environmental inventory and a zoning ordinance. The board may take formal action on any agenda matter.

• Bath Ave. & Third Ave. Redevelopment Plan covering ~6.983 acres, non-condemnation
• PB 23-16 Estate of Gerard Merla: major subdivision into 4 lots at 394 Bath Avenue, R-4 zone
• Resolution: Environmental Resource Inventory as part of Master Plan
• Ordinance O-26-23: Establishing Non-Profit Institution of Higher Learning Overlay District (MUO)
• Resolutions for prior applications: PB 21-K Bontempo/Freitas, PB 23-4 Adam Ponsi, PB 21-H LB648 LLC, PB 21-N Bathhaus LLC

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board is reviewing a proposed non-condemnation redevelopment plan for a 6.983-acre area at Bath and Third Avenues. The plan, which the board has found consistent with the city's Master Plan, would allow assisted living, independent living, and memory care uses. The board is expected to issue a consistency determination and recommend adoption to the City Council.

• Redevelopment plan for Block 208 Lots 2.01, 2.02, 2.03; Block 206 Lot 2; portion of Block 207 Lot 1; portion of Third Avenue right-of-way
• Non-condemnation redevelopment area, no eminent domain permitted
• Permitted uses include assisted living, independent living, and memory care units
• Plan supersedes existing TVD-MV Transit Village District regulations
• Planning Board review under NJAC 40:55D-26 for Master Plan consistency

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business, including a review of the tree ordinance and an introduction to the stormwater ordinance. They will also hear reports on composting, the Green Business Recognition Program, and various conference attendances. The meeting includes routine reports and updates on expenditures.

• Discussion of enhanced tree ordinance
• Introduction of current Stormwater Ordinance
• Ross Lake expenditures: $2500 estimate for roof growth removal
• NJ Shade Tree Federation Conference: $320 for two people
• ANJEC Conference: $125.00 for five attendees

Housing Authority

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only item is the agenda itself, and no decisions or discussions are specified.

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including a proposal by LB Reformed Church to expand at 646 Broadway, adding 15 affordable senior housing units. The board will also review a pool modification, a certificate of nonconformity, a minor subdivision, and a bulk variance request, along with adopting resolutions for prior cases and approving minutes.

• LB Reformed Church expansion (Block 241, Lot 8, 646 Broadway) for 15 affordable senior housing units
• ZB 19-09: Pool modification at 39 Cedar Avenue
• ZB 22-34: Certificate of Nonconformity for 16 Myrtle Avenue
• ZB 22-7: Minor subdivision with D(2) variance at 426 Sairs Avenue
• ZB 22-39: Bulk variance for three-family use at 95 Cooper Avenue

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will consider the agenda, approve minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and review a list of certified resolutions (R-254-23 through R-263-23). No specific details on the resolutions' content are provided in the agenda text.

• Review of certified resolution list R-254-23 through R-263-23

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt two bond ordinances: one for multi-purpose funding covering road repairs, beach, and fire department needs, and another amending a prior capital bond ordinance. The agenda also includes a certified list of resolutions R-247-23 through R-253-23 for approval.

• Adoption of O-27-23, multi-purpose bond ordinance for road repairs, beach, and fire department
• Adoption of O-28-23, capital ordinance amending Section 2A of bond ordinance 05-23
• Approval of certified resolution list R-247-23 through R-253-23

Insurance Fund Commission

The Commission will meet to review and approve various insurance-related payments. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and discussions regarding insurance and risk management issues.

• Resolution LB-2023-011: Approval of $10,455.70 in workers' compensation bill payments
• Resolution LB-2023-012: Approval of $15,440.20 in self-insurance bill payments
• Discussion of various insurance and risk management issues

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the Environmental Resource Inventory report, prepared by T&M Associates, as part of the Environmental Element of the Master Plan. The hearing is required under N.J.S.A. 40:55D-28b(8) and will allow public comments, questions, and cross-examination of witnesses. The report and related documents are available for public inspection at the Planning and Zoning Office.

• Public hearing to adopt Environmental Resource Inventory as part of Master Plan's Environmental Element
• Report prepared by T&M Associates dated April 12, 2023
• Documents available for inspection at 344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider adopting the City's Environmental Resource Inventory as part of the Master Plan, and to review an ordinance establishing a Non-Profit Institution of Higher Learning Overlay District. The board will also hear a time extension request and a major site plan application for new townhouses on Franklin Avenue, and vote on resolutions for several prior applications.

• Adoption of Environmental Resource Inventory (T&M Associates, April 12, 2023) as part of Master Plan
• Ordinance O-26-23: Non-Profit Institution of Higher Learning Overlay District (MUO) on Block 70, bounded by Cedar, Norwood, Kirby, and Van Court Avenues
• PB 23-8: 119-129 Franklin Avenue LLC – consolidate lots, demolish one home, add townhouses for total of 9 dwellings
• PB 21-K: Bontempo/Freitas – one-year time extension at 38 Norwood Avenue
• Resolutions for PB 21-H (648 Second Ave), PB 23-4 (689 Morford Ave), PB 23-10 (213 Rockwell Ave), PB 21-N (333-345 Second Ave)

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider five applications, including converting a medical office to residential units, bulk variance requests, and an office expansion for a nonconforming use. The board may also adopt resolutions for prior cases and approve minutes from the September 11 meeting.

• ZB 22-43: Convert medical office to two residential units at 552 Westwood Avenue (R-2 zone)
• ZB 23-8: Bulk variance for 6 units where 4 permitted at 753 Greens Avenue (R-5 zone)
• ZB 23-13: Add 933 sq ft office to medical building at 80 Pavilion Avenue (R-6 zone)
• ZB 22-21: Additions, renovation, and in-ground pool at 788/800 Shrewsbury Avenue (R-2 zone)
• ZB 23-16: Front yard setback variance (17.82' vs 35' required) at 801 Shrewsbury Avenue (R-2 zone)

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to review ongoing projects, including tree and dock work at Ross Lake, and to begin a review of environmental ordinances in October. They will also consider a motion to change the commission's ordinance regarding missed meetings and discuss vehicle electrification and the Homegrown National Park initiative.

• $1,000 spent to remove 2 trees and secure dock on Elinore at Ross Lake
• Ordinance review of Tree and Stormwater ordinances begins in October
• Motion to change EC ordinance: 3 missed meetings grounds for dismissal
• NJ Shade Tree Federation Conference Oct 26-27, $320 registration
• ANJEC Conference Oct 13, $160

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; only the minutes from the September 18, 2023 meeting are provided for review. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive items to report.

Housing Authority

This agenda for the Long Branch Housing Authority meeting on September 18, 2023, contains only the single item 'Agenda' with a linked PDF document. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be purely procedural or the substantive details are not included in this text.

• No specific items listed beyond the agenda itself

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting on September 13, 2023, with a workshop and regular session. The agenda includes adoption of an ordinance (O-25-23) establishing no parking on Morris Avenue, and a list of resolutions (R-239-23 through R-246-23) for approval. The meeting packet and minutes are available as PDF documents.

• Adoption of ordinance O-25-23: no parking on Morris Avenue
• Certified resolution list R-239-23 through R-246-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider several variance applications, including a proposal by LB Reformed Church to add 15 affordable senior housing units at 646 Broadway. The board will also hear requests for a use variance for a check-cashing store, a non-conforming use expansion, and other bulk variances, and will vote on resolutions for previously heard cases.

• ZB 22-16: 2-story addition to non-conforming 2-family dwelling at 70 Morris Ave
• ZB 22-35: Use variance for check-cashing store at 604 Second Ave, Suite 2
• ZB 22-38: Church expansion connecting buildings for 15 affordable senior housing units at 646 Broadway
• ZB 22-21: Bulk variances for additions, pool at 788/800 Shrewsbury Ave (carried to Sept 18)
• Resolutions for 5 prior applications including 688 Joline Ave and 295 Park Ave

Zoning Board

This agenda announces that the Zoning Board meetings scheduled for July 24 and August 28, 2023, are cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 11, 2023. No other business is listed.

• Meeting cancelled on July 24, 2023
• Meeting cancelled on August 28, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for September 11, 2023

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting on August 23, 2023, with a workshop and regular session. The agenda includes adoption of two ordinances: one amending Chapter 45 regarding the Fire Department, and a capital ordinance related to a state grant. The rest of the agenda consists of a certified resolution list and procedural documents.

• Adoption of O-23-23 amending Chapter 45 (Fire Department)
• Adoption of O-24-23 capital ordinance (state grant)
• Certified resolution list
• Workshop and regular meeting minutes

Housing Authority

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The only document is the agenda PDF itself, so no decisions or discussions are specified.

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 15, 2023, to consider several applications. These include a minor subdivision at 689 Morford Avenue, a subdivision with variance at 213 Rockwell Avenue, and a major site plan for 14 townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave. The board may also take action on resolutions and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• PB 23-4: Minor subdivision at 689 Morford Avenue to create two lots, retaining existing dwelling and adding a second dwelling (remand hearing).
• PB 23-10: Minor subdivision with variance at 213 Rockwell Avenue; existing dwelling to be razed, new dwelling constructed, plus new dwelling on new lot.
• PB 21-N: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for 14 three-story townhomes with two-car garages at 333-345 Second Ave (Bathhaus, LLC).
• PB 21-H: Resolution for LB648, LLC at 648 Second Ave (no details provided).
• Swear-in of new board member Lillian Grauman.

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider several zoning applications, including a use variance to convert a mixed-use building into a three-unit home, a conversion of a medical office to residential, and a major site plan for a synagogue expansion. The board will also vote on resolutions for previously heard cases and swear in new members.

• ZB 22-27: Use variance to convert mixed-use structure to 3-unit multi-family at 147 Pavilion Ave (Block 228, Lot 30)
• ZB 22-43: Convert medical office to two residential units at 552 Westwood Ave (Block 107, Lot 6)
• ZB 22-37: D(2) variance to expand rear structure from 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom at 235 Rockwell Ave Rear (Block 376, Lot 3)
• ZB 22-28: Major site plan for synagogue additions and new accessory buildings at 295 Park Ave (Block 37, Lots 39 & 42.02)
• Resolutions for 8 prior applications, including ZB 22-44 DaCruz and ZB 23-6 Mris Jajati

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider adopting an ordinance related to electric vehicle parking and to approve a list of resolutions (R-215-23 through R-225-23). The agenda includes minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings, but no other specific items are listed.

• Adoption of ordinance O-22-23 on electric vehicle parking
• Approval of resolutions R-215-23 through R-225-23
• Review of workshop and regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt two ordinances: one creating Chapter 213 on light pollution and another related to the Santander Bank acquisition. The agenda also includes a certified list of resolutions (R-207-23 through R-214-23) and minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings.

• Adoption of O-20-23 creating Chapter 213 - Light Pollution
• Adoption of O-21-23 - Santander Bank Acquisition
• Certified resolution list R-207-23 through R-214-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board has cancelled its July 24, 2023 meeting and its August 28, 2023 meeting. The next regularly scheduled meetings are August 14, 2023 and September 11, 2023. This agenda contains only cancellation notices and no substantive items.

• July 24, 2023 meeting cancelled
• August 28, 2023 meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 14, 2023
• Next meeting: September 11, 2023

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a regular public meeting on July 18, 2023, at 7:30 PM. The board will consider two major site plan applications: one for 14 townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave (requested to be carried to August 15) and one for a mixed-use building at 648 Second Ave. The agenda also includes resolutions on redevelopment, a consistency determination, minutes, and an educational session.

• PB 21-N Bathhaus, LLC: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for 14 three-story townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave (Block 212, Lots 4,5 &11), with bulk variances; request to carry to August 15, 2023
• PB 21-H LB648, LLC: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for mixed-use building (residential over commercial/retail) at 648 Second Ave (Block 93, Lot 1), with variances and design waivers
• Resolution R-81-23: Area in Need of Redevelopment Determination (ERI Presentation)
• Ordinance O-17-23: Section 26 Consistency Determination
• PB 23-7 PV Broadway, LLC: Blocks 274/283.01/311, Liberty Street/Broadway/Belmont (Zone: LBC)

Housing Authority

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Long Branch Housing Authority meeting on July 17, 2023. The only listed item is the agenda itself, with no decisions, discussions, or public hearings scheduled. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

• No substantive items listed

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Long Branch City Council meeting. The council will consider the meeting packet, approve minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and review a list of certified resolutions (R-193-23 through R-206-23). No specific items are detailed in the agenda text.

• Review of certified resolution list R-193-23 through R-206-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on July 10, 2023, to consider four applications, including a bulk variance for a porch expansion and second-story addition, a variance for an accessory structure, a minor subdivision, and a time extension request. The board may also adopt resolutions for several previously heard cases and approve minutes from the June 26 meeting.

• ZB 22-31: Bulk variance for porch expansion, second-story addition, roof deck at 5 Howland Avenue (Block 135, Lot 9)
• ZB 23-10: Bulk variance for accessory structure at 318 Eastbourne Ave (Block 160, Lot 8.02)
• ZB 22-7: Minor subdivision with D(2) variance at 426 Sairs Avenue (Block 146, Lot 5)
• ZB 23-14: Time extension request for 688 Joline Avenue (Block 342, Lots 4,5,6 & 9)
• Resolutions for 11 prior cases, including 465 Church Street, 72 Grand Avenue, and 1175 Ocean Avenue

Insurance Fund Commission

The Insurance Fund Commission is meeting to review and approve various insurance-related bills. The agenda includes discussions on insurance and risk management issues.

• Approval of $14,526.70 in workers' compensation bills
• Approval of $25,074.74 in self-insurance bills
• Payment for repairs at Body's Unlimited II and Collision Repair by Damiano

Environmental Commission

This is a procedural agenda with only one item: approval of the minutes from the June 26, 2023 meeting. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on June 26, 2023, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider several applications, including a use variance to convert a mixed-use structure into a 3-unit multi-family home, a church expansion for affordable senior housing, and various certificates of nonconformity. It will also adopt resolutions for previously heard cases and approve minutes from the June 12 meeting.

• Use variance for 3-unit multi-family conversion at 147 Pavilion Avenue (ZB 22-27)
• Church expansion at 646 Broadway to add 19 affordable senior housing units (ZB 22-38)
• Certificate of Nonconformity for 16 Myrtle Avenue (ZB 22-34)
• Bulk variance for accessory structure at 318 Eastbourne Ave (ZB 23-10)
• Certificate of Nonconformity for 2-family in 1-family zone at 235 Liberty Street (ZB 23-11)

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider three ordinances: one amending the zoning chapter, one changing time-limited parking on certain streets, and one updating the meter fee schedule. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions (R-157-23 through R-192-23) for approval.

• O-17-23: Amends Chapter 345 (Zoning)
• O-18-23: Amends Chapter 325, Section 325-30 (time-limited parking on certain streets)
• O-19-23: Amends Chapter 244, Attachment 1, Schedule A (meter fees)
• Certified resolution list R-157-23 through R-192-23

Housing Authority

This agenda contains only the agenda item itself and a reference to a PDF document, with no listed decisions, discussions, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature, with no concrete items for residents to track.

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; only the minutes are provided for review. The body is not deciding or discussing any substantive items at this meeting.

• No agenda available
• Minutes document provided

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes four adopted ordinances covering a municipal budget cap bank, amendments to streets and sidewalks, solid waste and recycling, and parking regulations for trailers. A certified list of resolutions from R-143-23 through R-156-23 is also included.

• O-13-23: Cap bank for municipal budget
• O-14-23: Amending Chapter 297-2 (streets and sidewalks) regarding discharge of liquids
• O-15-23: Amending Chapter 293 (solid waste and recycling)
• O-16-23: Amending Chapter 325-3 (parking) regarding trailers
• Certified resolution list R-143-23 through R-156-23

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive decisions listed. The council will review the meeting packet and minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings, and consider a certified list of resolutions R-127-23 through R-142-23.

• Review of meeting packet
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes
• Consideration of resolutions R-127-23 through R-142-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on May 22, 2023, to consider seven applications, including requests for use variances, bulk variances, and appeals. The board may take formal action on any agenda item. Several applications were carried over from previous meetings.

• ZB 22-27: Use variance to convert mixed-use structure at 147 Pavilion Avenue into 3-unit multifamily home
• ZB 22-43: Convert medical office at 552 Westwood Avenue to two residential units
• ZB 22-35: Use variance for check cashing store at 604 Second Avenue, Suite 2
• ZB 22-31: Bulk variance for porch expansion, second-story addition, and roof deck at 5 Howland Avenue
• ZB 23-3: 6-foot fence in FY area at 1175 Ocean Avenue

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold its regular public meeting, taking formal action on agenda items. The board will consider a minor subdivision application for a second dwelling, and will hear requests to carry two major site plan applications to the June 20 meeting. A resolution for the Monmouth County Park System's proposed walkways at Seven Presidents Park is also on the agenda.

• PB 23-4: Minor subdivision at 689 Morford Avenue to create two lots, retaining existing dwelling and adding a second dwelling (remand hearing)
• PB 21-N: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for 14 three-story townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave; request to carry to June 20
• PB 21-H: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for mixed-use building with residential over retail at 648 Second Ave; request to carry to June 20
• Resolution: Monmouth County Park System capital review of proposed walkways and recreation path at Seven Presidents Park
• PB 23-3: Resolution for 390 Ocean Owners, LLC at 390-392 Ocean Avenue (C-4 Redevelopment Zone)

Environmental Commission

This is a procedural meeting of the Long Branch Environmental Commission with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The only agenda item is the review and approval of the May 2023 meeting minutes.

• Review of approved minutes for May 2023

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will conduct officer elections and review the April 17, 2023, meeting minutes. The agenda includes several resolutions regarding expenditures, policy updates, and a local sponsorship.

• Election of Board of Commissioners officers
• Resolution 05-01-2023: Approval of April 2023 bills and expenditures
• Resolution 05-02-2023: Update to Conflicts-of-Interest Policy
• Resolution 05-03-2023: $1,000.00 sponsorship for Long Branch AYF Football & Cheer
• Resolution 05-04-2023: Authorization of a Closed Session

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; the only item is the review of minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda is purely procedural boilerplate with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda available
• Review of minutes (LB Green Team meeting minutes 5-11-23)

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider a list of ordinances and resolutions. Two ordinances are up for adoption: one to rescind parking regulations on Wertheim Place and another for capital improvements to the library and telecommunications center. The council will also review a certified list of resolutions from R-115-23 through R-126-23. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• O-11-23: Rescind parking regulations on Wertheim Place
• O-12-23: Capital ordinance for library and telecommunications center
• Certified resolution list R-115-23 through R-126-23

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider six applications, including a request to convert a funeral home into office space, a porous pavement driveway, a pool in a front yard, and several variances. The board may also vote on resolutions for previously heard cases and approve minutes from the last meeting.

• ZB 22-32: 415 Broadway – minor site plan, D(1) use variance, bulk variance to convert funeral home to office
• ZB 22-42: 252 N Lincoln Avenue – porous pavement driveway addition
• ZB 23-4: 1138 Lincoln Court – cabana and in-ground pool in front yard
• ZB 22-9: 72 Grand Avenue – D(1) use variance for two-family dwelling in R-4 zone
• Resolutions for 10 prior cases including 231 Cottage Avenue and 612-614 Conover Place

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider a list of resolutions, numbered R-106-23 through R-113-23, as part of its regular agenda. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the previous regular and workshop meetings. No specific details on the resolutions' contents are provided in the agenda text.

• Vote on certified resolution list R-106-23 through R-113-23
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 04-26-23
• Approval of workshop meeting minutes from 04-26-23

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a regular public meeting on April 18, 2023, to consider several applications. The most significant item is an amended major site plan for 390-392 Ocean Avenue, seeking to reduce the number of residential units from 154 to 132 and indoor parking spaces from 332 to 322, while requesting a height variance to 117 feet where 109 feet is permitted. The board will also review a minor subdivision at 689 Morford Avenue, a townhome development at 333-345 Second Ave (carried to May 16), a capital review of walkways at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park, and a resolution memorializing a redevelopment plan ordinance.

• 390 Ocean Owners, LLC: amended site plan for 132 residential units, 322 parking spaces, height variance to 117 ft (109 ft allowed)
• PB 23-4 Adam Ponsi: minor subdivision at 689 Morford Avenue (Block 241, Lot 28) to create two lots, retaining existing dwelling
• PB 21-N Bathhaus, LLC: preliminary/final major site plan for 14 three-story townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave, carried to May 16
• Monmouth County Park System: capital review of proposed walkways and recreation path at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park
• Resolution of memorialization for Ordinance 04-23 (Redevelopment Plan) and minutes from March 21, 2023

Environmental Commission

The Commission passed a resolution to support NJ State Senate Bill S2186, which regulates invasive plant species. Members also coordinated logistics for an Arbor Day tree giveaway and discussed potential priorities for the coming year.

• Approved resolution to send communication of support for NJ State Senate S2186 (unanimous)
• Scheduled tree pick up for Arbor Day event on April 27th

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes final adoption of ordinances related to a PAX easement agreement, no-parking restrictions on Ocean Avenue, property maintenance code amendments, towing regulations, and metered parking lot fees. A list of resolutions (R-94-23 through R-105-23) is also scheduled for approval.

• O-6-23: Authorizing PAX easement agreement (adopted)
• O-7-23: No parking on Ocean Ave from Seaview to Ocean Terr (adopted)
• O-8-23: Amending Chapter 262 Property Maintenance (adopted)
• O-9-23: Amending Chapter 316 Towing sections 316-5, 316-7, 316-8 (adopted)
• O-10-23: Amending Chapter 244 Parking Lots and Meters, section 244-2.1 (adopted)

City Council

This is a procedural meeting of the Long Branch City Council. The agenda includes review of the public agenda and approval of minutes from a special budget workshop held on March 29, 2023. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Review of public agenda
• Approval of minutes from special budget workshop (03-29-23)

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular public meeting on March 27, 2023, to consider five applications for variances, a certificate of non-conformity, and an appeal. The board may take formal action on these matters and will also adopt resolutions for previously heard cases and approve minutes from the March 13 meeting.

• ZB 22-15: Certificate of non-conformity for pub and residential units at 103-107 West End (Block 131, Lots 15, 17, 19)
• ZB 22-27: Use variance to convert mixed-use structure to 3-unit home at 147 Pavilion Avenue (Block 228, Lot 30)
• ZB 22-22: Bulk variance for outdoor kitchen at 3 Howland Avenue (Block 135, Lot 10.01)
• ZB 22-26: Bulk variance to raise house and add addition at 37 White Street (Block 473, Lot 14)
• ZB 22-33: Appeal of Zoning Officer's decision and alternative bulk variance at 124 N. Fifth Avenue (Block 323, Lot 2)

Insurance Fund Commission

The Commission will discuss various insurance and risk management issues. The body is scheduled to consider resolutions for approving workers' compensation and self-insurance bill lists.

• Resolution LB-2022-007: Approving payment of bill list for Workers Compensation
• Resolution LB-2022-008: Approving payment of bill list for Self Insurance

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include adopting a capital ordinance for the Carnegie Library renovation and a redevelopment plan for Lower Broadway. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions from R-82-23 through R-92-23.

• Adoption of capital ordinance for Carnegie Library renovation
• Adoption of Lower Broadway redevelopment plan
• Resolution list R-82-23 through R-92-23

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including a time extension for a site plan approval, a consistency determination for a redevelopment ordinance, and two major site plan applications for residential and mixed-use developments. The board may take formal action on these matters and will also consider resolutions and minutes from a previous meeting.

• Time extension request for 175 Chelsea Avenue site plan approval (PB 20-E)
• Consistency determination for redevelopment ordinance O-04-23 covering Blocks 274, 311, and 283.01
• Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan for 14 townhomes at 333-345 Second Ave (PB 21-N)
• Mixed-use building with 20 residential units and retail at 648 Second Ave (PB 21-H)
• Resolutions for properties on Norwood Ave, Ocean Ave, and Conover Place

City Council

This is a regular City Council meeting with a packet of resolutions (R-70-23 through R-81-23) to be considered. The agenda lists only procedural items and documents, with no specific action items described in the provided text.

• Certified resolution list R-70-23 through R-81-23

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss city tree planting and care plans, composting possibilities, and a bike study report. They will also plan Arbor Day events, review the NJ Urban Forestry Annual Report, and consider community composting for methane reduction. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion with Mayor Pallone on city tree planting/care plans and budget
• Composting possibilities and methane reduction report discussion
• Arbor Day event and tree giveaway planning
• Open space stewardship grants due April 17, 2023
• April 1 beach sweep

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt ordinances and resolutions. Two parking-related ordinances are up for adoption: one rescinds parking restrictions on Franklin Avenue, and the other prohibits parking at all times on Stokes Place. The meeting also includes a certified list of resolutions R-52-23 through R-63-23.

• O-3-23-112: Rescind parking on Franklin Ave (adopted)
• O-2-23: Prohibit parking at all times on Stokes Place (adopted)
• Certified resolution list R-52-23 through R-63-23

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; the only item is the review of the minutes. The agenda is purely procedural with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• No agenda available
• Review of meeting minutes

The committee coordinated logistics for the April 30 Green Fair at the Cultural Center, including a tree giveaway and 12 community tables. Members discussed updates to the Green Business Recognition Program and the status of tree inventory grants. No formal votes were recorded.

• Scheduled Green Fair and Arbor Day Celebration for April 30 from 1-4 PM
• Moved March meeting to March 16
• Identified 12 tables for community engagement at Green Fair

City Council

This is the agenda for the Long Branch City Council's February 8, 2023, workshop and regular meetings. The agenda lists linked PDF documents for the meeting packet, minutes, one ordinance, and a certified resolution list, but provides no details on the items' contents. The only specific item is an ordinance to rescind parking regulations on Willow Avenue.

• Ordinance O-01-23: Rescind parking on Willow Avenue
• Certified resolution list R-39-23 through R-51-23

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to approve December minutes, hear liaison reports, and discuss current business including Arbor Day event planning, tree giveaway logistics, and succession planning for the March meeting. They will also consider new business such as the annual report for community forestry certification and whether to prioritize community composting for methane reduction.

• Review of planning board applications 21-N and 22-A scheduled for February
• Arbor Day event at Arts and Cultural Center with tree giveaway planning
• Discussion on ordering tube seedlings for species control
• Annual report due Feb 15 for community forestry certification
• Discussion on community composting as methane reduction priority

City Council

This is the agenda for the Long Branch City Council regular meeting on January 11, 2023. The agenda lists a meeting packet, minutes from a regular and workshop session, and a certified resolution list (R-01-23 through R-14-23). No specific agenda items are detailed in the provided text.

• Certified resolution list R-01-23 through R-14-23