Long Branch public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Long Branch City Council holds a combined workshop and regular meeting. The agenda includes an ordinance to amend the 2024 salary ordinance and a list of resolutions numbered R-298-24 through R-335-24. The agenda items lack details beyond file names, making this a largely procedural meeting.

• Ordinance O-26-24 amending the 2024 salary ordinance
• List of resolutions R-298-24 through R-335-24 (details not provided)
• Minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hear five applications, including a major site plan amendment to turn a previously approved mixed-use building at 180 Morris Avenue into 100% residential with 32 units. Other items include a subdivision for a new single-family home, a lot reconfigurement, and an amendment to a prior approval for a 34-unit development at the former Star of the Sea School with variance requests for retaining wall height and parking. The board will also consider minutes from November 12 and may enter executive session on pending litigation and professional contracts.

• PB 24-14: Amended site plan to convert 180 Morris Ave from mixed-use (28 units + medical/commercial) to 100% residential (32 units), with minor site modifications.
• PB 24-08: Amendment to Star of the Sea School (179 Chelsea Ave) conversion to 34 units, seeking variance for retaining wall/fence height up to 9.5 ft and a parking stall length waiver.
• PB 24-07: Preliminary and final site plan to convert a single-family dwelling at 95 Cooper Ave to a permitted three-family dwelling without prior approvals.
• PB 24-09: Minor subdivision at 36 Patten Lane to create a second lot and construct a new single-family home with access easement.
• PB 24-11: Subdivision at 212 & 220 North Lincoln Ave to reconfigure Lot 16 into adjacent lots, no new construction.

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission and Green Team will hear liaison reports, approve minutes, and discuss current business, including the Avenel Ave rain garden project (pending board approval) and a demonstration meadow. New business covers enhancements to the Tree Ordinance, such as public education, a permit application, fund transparency, and inventory upkeep, along with the Storm Water Ordinance.

• Avenel Ave rain garden – Ann Degnan approved; awaiting board approval before design
• Demonstration meadow in Long Branch
• Tree Removal Permit application ready for public
• Tree Replacement fund transparency to Environmental Commission
• Storm Water Ordinance enhancements

LB Green Team

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that residents should review the meeting minutes for details on discussions or decisions.

Insurance Fund Commission

The Insurance Fund Commission will vote on two resolutions approving payments for workers compensation ($19,791.73) and self-insurance ($4,798.40). Commissioners will also discuss various insurance and risk management issues. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and public participation.

• Resolution LB-2024-013 approving $19,791.73 in workers compensation payments
• Resolution LB-2024-014 approving $4,798.40 in self-insurance payments (including repairs to Public Works building and police unit)
• Discussion of insurance and risk management issues
• Approval of minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes updates to police department leadership numbers and sidewalk cafe seasonal timing.

• Ordinance O-23-24: Amending Chapter 181-18 regarding sidewalk cafe timing from April to March
• Ordinance O-24-24: Amending Chapter 78-1 regarding the number of police lieutenants and sergeants
• Ordinance O-25-24: Permanent drainage easement for Fairfield Avenue, Block 65 Lot 3
• Resolutions R-283-24 through R-297-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for variances and certificates of nonconformity, including requests for total lot coverage relief, a generator installation, and a pre-existing three-family dwelling in a single-family zone. The board may also take action on administrative approvals, resolutions, and minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

• ZB 24-09: Variance for total lot coverage to install a standby generator at 245 Hearn Avenue
• ZB 24-23: Certificate of Nonconformity for a three-family dwelling at 553 High Street in R-4 zone (carried to January 13, 2025)
• ZB 24-26: Approval for a rear yard addition and deck with lot coverage exceeding 40% at 549 Second Avenue
• ZB 24-18: Post-construction approval for pre-existing conditions including setbacks and lot coverage at 155 Vanderbilt Avenue
• Resolutions for ZB 23-8 (753 Greens Avenue) and ZB 24-21 (74 Cedar Avenue)

City Council

The City Council will hold a regular meeting. The agenda lists one adopted ordinance (O-22-24) establishing a handicap parking space at 6 Van Pelt. A certified list of resolutions from R-274-24 through R-282-24 is also included, but no further details are provided. The agenda is otherwise procedural in nature.

• Ordinance O-22-24 adopted for a handicap parking space at 6 Van Pelt

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission will discuss ordinance enhancements for stormwater and tree regulations, including public education on the tree ordinance and a tree removal permit application. The commission will also review green infrastructure events involving rain gardens on Suzan Cole, Kate Rafferty, and Avenel Ave, and consider the tree replacement fund and budget for 2026.

• Discuss stormwater ordinance goals and enhancements
• Review tree ordinance public education and tree removal permit application
• Update on rain gardens: Suzan Cole, Kate Rafferty, Avenel Ave
• Report on Ocean Township Shade Tree Commission sub-committee progress
• Consider 2026 tree replacement and maintenance budget

LB Green Team

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that residents should review the meeting minutes.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two applications carried from previous meetings: a mixed-use building with retail and ten residential units at 145-147 Brighton Avenue, and an amendment to a previously approved 34-unit multi-family development at 179 Chelsea Avenue. The board will also discuss resolutions for two other applications (PB 23-20 and PB 24-03) and review correspondence on a climate change hazard vulnerability assessment. Minutes from the October 15 meeting and a possible executive session on pending litigation are also on the agenda.

• PB 23-18: Mixed-use building proposed at 145-147 Brighton Avenue (Block 122 Lot 1, WEDO zone) – 905 sq ft retail, ten two-bedroom units, carried from July 16.
• PB 24-08: Amendment to Star of the Sea School site plan at 179 Chelsea Avenue (Block 278 Lot 1, TVD-R zone) – adding enclosure over open-air amenity space, ground-floor modifications, and fence changes, carried from August 20.
• Resolutions for PB 23-20 (Buttonwood, LLC, 493 Sairs Avenue) and PB 24-03 (DaSilva, 30 Grand Avenue) – no further details provided.
• Correspondence: Sustainable Jersey Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessment.

City Council

This is a regular meeting of the Long Branch City Council. The council will consider adopting Ordinance O-21-24, an adopted amendment to an easement for 907 Ocean Avenue. They will also review minutes from the workshop and regular meetings, and a list of resolutions (R-263-24 through R-273-24). The agenda provides only document titles without further details on most items.

• Consideration of Ordinance O-21-24: adopted amendment to easement for 907 Ocean Avenue
• Review of resolutions R-263-24 through R-273-24 (specifics not listed in agenda)
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board public hearing scheduled for November 4, 2024 has been cancelled. No applications were pending. The next scheduled meeting is November 25, 2024. The agenda is purely procedural and contains no substantive items.

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on October 28, 2024, to consider several variance applications. Items include an administrative extension request for bulk variance approval at 65 Marion Place, and three new applications: a post-construction approval at 155 Vanderbilt Avenue, a front yard balcony at 110 Seaview Avenue, and a multi-family to single-family conversion at 74 Cedar Avenue. The board may also adopt resolutions for previous cases and note a litigation settlement.

• Litigation settlement referenced: 907 Ocean, LLC v LB ZBA
• Administrative extension request for ZB 22-14 Downey at 65 Marion Place (two-year extension)
• ZB 24-18 DaSilva: post-construction approval for pre-existing conditions at 155 Vanderbilt Avenue
• ZB 24-10 Steenhuisen: approval for elevated front yard balcony at 110 Seaview Avenue
• ZB 24-21 68 Cedar Ave Beach Area: convert multi-family to single-family with lot coverage and setback relief at 74 Cedar Avenue

City Council

This is the regular meeting of the Long Branch City Council. The council will consider adopting ordinances, including a bond ordinance for 2024 improvements and a handicap parking space at 315 Chelsea Avenue, and a list of resolutions (R-249-24 through R-262-24). Meeting minutes from the workshop and regular sessions are also scheduled for approval.

• Adoption of O-19-24: handicap parking space at 315 Chelsea Avenue
• Adoption of O-20-24: bond ordinance for 2024 improvements
• Resolutions R-249-24 through R-262-24 (details not provided in agenda)

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to review updates on green infrastructure and the Community Energy Plan. The body will also discuss the Skip the Stuff Ordinance and preparations for Arbor Day 2025.

• Skip the Stuff Ordinance
• Community Energy Plan
• Green Infrastructure events update
• Heritage Trees and Trail QR code
• Arbor Day 2025 planning

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda; only minutes are available for review. The Green Team is not discussing or deciding any substantive items.

• Review of Green Team meeting minutes (2024-10-21)

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will consider three applications at its October 15 meeting: a time extension for a property at 493 Sairs Avenue, a minor subdivision with variance request at 30 Grand Avenue (carried from August), and a minor subdivision to create an additional building lot for a new single-family home at 36 Patten Lane. The board may also enter an executive session for pending litigation.

• PB 23-20 Buttonwood, LLC – time extension request for 493 Sairs Avenue (Block 134, Lots 7-10)
• PB 24-03 DaSilva – minor subdivision with variance request for 30 Grand Avenue (Block 242, Lot 12)
• PB 24-09 Peter Pannullo – minor subdivision to create two lots and allow a new home at 36 Patten Lane (Block 452, Lot 15.01)
• Executive session scheduled for pending litigation
• Next regular meeting set for November 12, 2024

City Council

The City Council is meeting to review minutes from previous workshops and regular sessions. The agenda includes the adoption of a redevelopment plan for Broadway and Sixth Avenue and the processing of resolutions R-228-24 through R-248-24.

• Adoption of Redevelopment Plan for Broadway and Sixth Avenue (O-18-24)
• Review of Resolutions R-228-24 through R-248-24

City Council

The Long Branch City Council meeting on September 25, 2024, is largely procedural, including approval of minutes and a list of resolutions (R-227-24 through R-237-24). The council also adopted Ordinance O-17-24, which amends Chapter 45 (Fire Department) subsections 45-3 and 45-4.

• Adoption of O-17-24 amending Fire Department Chapter 45, subsections 45-3 and 45-4
• Certified resolution list covering R-227-24 through R-237-24
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes from prior session

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board will consider several applications at its September 23 meeting, including a multi-use development at 119-127 Brighton Avenue with 4,349 SF of commercial space and 24 residential units. Other items include bulk variance requests for a property on Avery Avenue, post-construction approval for a property on Vanderbilt Avenue, and a Certificate of Nonconformity for two dwellings on Brighton Avenue. The board will also act on resolutions for two other applications and accept the resignation of a board member.

• ZB 23-19: Lobiondo Family Trust proposes multi-use development at 119-127 Brighton Avenue (WEDO Zone) with 4,349 SF commercial and 24 residential units; carried from July 8 meeting.
• ZB 24-03: Minoyan seeks bulk variances at 60 Avery Avenue (R-4 Zone) for lot coverage, dwelling height, and off-street parking; carried from June 10 meeting.
• ZB 24-18: DaSilva requests post-construction approval for pre-existing conditions at 155 Vanderbilt Avenue (R-4 Zone) including setbacks and lot coverage.
• ZB 24-22: Grauman asks for a Certificate of Nonconformity for two principal dwellings at 299 Brighton Avenue (R-2 Zone) existing before October 22, 1969.
• Board member Marco Vieira resigned via email dated September 16, 2024.

Insurance Fund Commission

The Long Branch Insurance Fund Commission will consider two resolutions approving bill lists for workers compensation ($6,811.10) and self insurance ($172,264.00). Commissioners will also discuss various insurance and risk management issues and vote to approve minutes from June 5, 2024.

• Resolution LB-2024-011 approving $6,811.10 in workers compensation bills
• Resolution LB-2024-012 approving $172,264.00 in self insurance bills (including payments to Statewide Insurance Fund, Ryan's Auto Body, and others)
• Discussion of various insurance and risk management issues
• Approval of previous meeting minutes (June 5, 2024)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review applications for a mixed-use building and an amendment to a previously approved multi-family residential site plan. One applicant is requesting a time extension for a property on Norwood Avenue.

• 145-147 Brighton Avenue: Proposed mixed-use building with 905 sq. ft. retail and 10 two-bedroom units
• 179 Chelsea Avenue: Amendment to site plan for 34-unit development to add gym, lounge, and storage
• 38 Norwood Avenue: Time extension request

Environmental Commission

The Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business including tree committee roles and green infrastructure updates. The body will also review the Skip the Stuff and dust-sucking ordinances. New business includes planning for Arbor Day 2025 and setting 2025 meeting dates.

• Skip the Stuff Ordinance
• Dust-sucking ordinance
• Long Branch Day September 28
• Heritage Trees and Trail QR code
• Arbor Day 2025 planning

LB Green Team

No agenda was provided for this meeting. The record indicates that residents should review the meeting minutes for details.

City Council

The provided agenda consists of procedural documents and a list of resolutions. No specific discussion items or decision points are detailed in the text provided.

• Certified Resolution List R-215-24 through R-226-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including requests for Certificates of Nonconformity for two-family dwellings in single-family zones and variance requests. Major discussion will center on a proposal by A&N Properties to expand a two-family dwelling at 159-161 Jay Street with a second-story addition, attached garages, and driveway changes.

• Certificate of Nonconformity for 6 units where 4 are permitted at 753 Greens Avenue (carried to Oct. 7)
• Certificate of Nonconformity for a two-family dwelling at 700 Art Street in the R-4 single-family zone
• Post-construction approval for a driveway with zero side-yard setback at 627 Gerard Avenue
• Expansion proposal including second-story addition and garages for two-family dwelling at 159-161 Jay Street
• Certificate of Nonconformity for a two-family dwelling at 496 Springdale Avenue

City Council

The agenda for this City Council meeting consists only of references to PDF documents: the public meeting packet, workshop minutes, regular meeting minutes, and a certified resolution list covering R-206-24 through R-214-24. No specific agenda items or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Certified Resolution List R-206-24 through R-214-24 referenced
• Public meeting packet PDF (08-28-24-PUBLIC-MEETING PACKET.PDF)
• Workshop minutes PDF (WORKSHOP 08-28-24.PDF)
• Regular meeting minutes PDF (REGULAR 08-28-24.PDF)

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting on August 20, 2024, to consider two applications: a minor subdivision at 30 Grand Avenue with a variance request, and an amendment to the previously approved site plan for Jemal's Star of the Sea School at 179 Chelsea Avenue, which would add an enclosure over the amenity space and modify the ground floor and fence. The Board will also adopt resolutions on three prior applications and approve minutes from the July 16 meeting.

• PB 24-03: Minor subdivision with variance at 30 Grand Avenue (R-4 zone)
• PB 24-08: Amendment to Star of the Sea School site plan to add enclosure, ADA restroom, leasing office, and fence modifications (179 Chelsea Avenue, TVD-R zone)
• Resolution on PB 23-6: Seventh Avenue Development / Monteforte (19 Seventh Avenue, LBC zone)
• Resolution on PB 24-02: Real Estate Acquisitions, LLC / Monteforte (335 Broadway, LBC zone)
• Resolution on PB 23-14: William Burke denial (16 Howland Place, R-4 zone)

City Council

The agenda for the August 14, 2024 Long Branch City Council meeting consists of references to PDF files: workshop minutes, regular meeting minutes, and a certified resolution list. No specific ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or contract amounts are described in the provided text.

• Workshop minutes PDF (08-14-24)
• Regular meeting minutes PDF (08-14-24)
• Certified resolution list PDF covering R-193-24 through R-205-24

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will hear applications for site plan approval and variances, including converting a medical office into two one-bedroom units (ZB 24-08) and reestablishing a detached garage with setback variances (ZB 24-13). The board will also determine if changes to previously approved plans for Monmouth Family Health Center and Donna Halligan can be handled administratively. Resolutions for three prior applications and minutes from July 8 are also on the agenda.

• ZB 24-08 Amorim: Convert ground-floor medical office to two one-bedroom units, add 395 sq ft, and construct a three-car detached garage at 147 Pavilion Avenue.
• ZB 24-13 Vartoukian: Reestablish a 12x20 detached garage requiring side yard (3.32 ft vs. 10 ft min) and rear yard (2.25 ft vs. 10 ft min) variances at 365 Mac Arthur Avenue.
• ZB 23-13 Monmouth Family Health Center: Board to decide if non-conforming sight triangles and drainage changes at 80 Pavilion Avenue can be approved administratively.
• ZB 24-02 Donna Halligan: Board to decide if drainage system changes at 57 Pavilion Avenue can be approved administratively.
• Resolutions to be adopted for ZB 23-18 (Dafid Mallakh), ZB 83-59 (171 Lincoln Avenue), and ZB 24-11 (Estate Mentel).

LB Green Team

This meeting of the Long Branch Green Team has no agenda available. The only documents listed are minutes from this meeting date. No decisions or discussions are recorded on the agenda.

• No substantive items; only minutes are posted.

City Council

The agenda includes approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes, and a list of certified resolutions (R-179 through R-192). No other substantive items are described in the provided text; the agenda appears procedural.

• Certified resolution list R-179-24 through R-192-24

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a minor subdivision with variance relief at 16 Howland Place, and a mixed-use building proposal at 145-147 Brighton Avenue with ground-floor retail and 12 two-bedroom apartments. The board will also vote on resolutions for two previously filed applications and adopt minutes from June 18. Additionally, Councilman Mario Vieira is proposed for reappointment as Class III member.

• Reappointment of Councilman Mario Vieira as Class III member term through June 2025
• PB 23-14: Minor subdivision with variance relief at 16 Howland Place (carried from May 21)
• PB 23-18: Mixed-use building at 145-147 Brighton Avenue – 1,105 sq ft retail and 12 two-bedroom units
• Resolutions for PB 23-6 (19 Seventh Avenue) and PB 24-02 (335 Broadway) to be adopted
• Minutes from June 18, 2024 regular meeting to be approved

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission will hold a workshop on site plan review techniques using Planning Board case PB-23-8, then begin the regular meeting. Commissioners will discuss the Tree Chapter 319 and Tree Preservation/Replacement Chapter 345-43.1 ordinances, and hear an introduction of a dust-sucking ordinance. Updates will be given on the Red Oaks Drive Rain Garden and composting programs.

• Discussion of Tree Chapter 319 and Tree Preservation/Replacement Chapter 345-43.1 ordinances
• Introduction of dust-sucking ordinance by Enis/Annette
• Red Oaks Drive Rain Garden update
• Composting update from Rich Lee
• Site plan review training using Planning Board case PB-23-8

City Council

The City Council is reviewing resolutions R-158-24-24 through R-178-24 and ordinance O-16-24. This ordinance proposes amendments to Chapter 319 Trees and Chapter 345-47.3 Tree Preservation.

• Ordinance O-16-24 amending tree preservation chapters
• Resolutions R-158-24-24 through R-178-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider a proposal for a multi-use development featuring commercial space and 24 residential units. The board will also review requests regarding property expansions and tenancy changes. Additionally, the meeting includes applications for variance relief on Willow Avenue.

• Multi-use development with 4,349 SF of commercial space and 24 residential units at 119-127 Brighton Avenue
• Variance relief request for a two-family dwelling at 435-437 Willow Avenue
• Request to expand an approved uncovered landing at 639 Overton Place
• Review of denial for change in tenancy at 171 Lincoln Avenue

City Council

The agenda includes resolutions ranging from R-140-24-24 to R-157-24. It also features ordinances regarding a sidewalk easement at 415 Broadway and amendments to Chapter 300 for stormwater management.

• Sidewalk easement at 415 Broadway
• Amendment to Chapter 300 - Stormwater Management
• Resolutions R-140-24-24 through R-157-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will review applications for property variances and new construction. The board will also consider resolutions regarding properties on Morris Avenue and West Hillsdale Avenue.

• Proposed single-family home with pool and cabana at 907 Ocean Avenue
• Variance request for 6 units at 753 Greens Avenue
• Certificate of Nonconformity for two-family dwelling at 413 Florence Avenue
• Resolutions regarding properties on Morris Avenue and West Hillsdale Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a three-story mixed-use development at 19 Seventh Avenue featuring retail space and 20 residential units. The agenda also includes a site plan for a building addition at 335 Broadway and a subdivision request for 30 Grand Avenue. The meeting includes the swearing-in of an alternate board member.

• Proposed three-story mixed-use building with 20 residential units at 19 Seventh Avenue
• Minor site plan for a 1,372 sq ft building addition at 335 Broadway
• Minor subdivision and variance request for 30 Grand Avenue
• Swearing-in of Carol Zocco-Sama as Alternate #2

LB Green Team

There is no agenda provided for the Long Branch Green Team meeting on June 17, 2024. The source text indicates that no agenda was available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Environmental Commission

The commission will discuss updates to the Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance. Members will also review changes to 345 Zoning Stormwater Management and receive a composting update. The meeting includes discussion regarding expiring commissioner terms.

• Discussion of Tree Preservation and Replacement Ordinance (Chapter 319 and Chapter 345)
• Review of changes to 345 Zoning Stormwater Management
• Update on composting
• Planning Board Liaison Report
• $20 per person fee for Mazza Recycling trip

City Council

The agenda includes minutes from workshop and regular meetings and resolutions R-125-24 through R-139-24, though specific details for these items were not provided. Ordinance O-13-24 regarding the Green Development Checklist was adopted.

• Adoption of Ordinance O-13-24 amending the Green Development Checklist
• Resolutions R-125-24 through R-139-24

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will review multiple requests for bulk variances and new construction. This includes a proposal for a single-family home at 907 Ocean Avenue and setback adjustments for West Hillsdale Avenue. The board will also address an application withdrawal request from DP Property Developers, LLC.

• Proposed single-family home with pool and cabana at 907 Ocean Avenue
• Bulk variance requests for lot coverage and parking at 60 Avery Avenue
• New single-family construction setbacks at 36 West Hillsdale Avenue
• Withdrawal of application ZB 23-20 by DP Property Developers, LLC
• Remand hearing regarding a two-family dwelling at 70 Morris Avenue

Insurance Fund Commission

The Insurance Fund Commission is reviewing several insurance-related bills for payment. The meeting includes discussions regarding various insurance and risk management issues. The commission will also approve payments for workers compensation claims and self-insurance expenses.

• $10,756.21 in workers compensation bill payments
• $47,362.77 in self-insurance bill payments
• $1,000 deductible payment to Elite Equipment Services
• $45,002.50 in Statewide Insurance Fund policy reimbursements
• $1,000 for repairs at Ryan's Auto Body

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances and approve a list of resolutions. The agenda includes the sale of property at 200-202 Belmont, the purchase of land from NJDOT, and new regulations for privately owned salt storage and storm sewers.

• Adoption of ordinance authorizing sale of 200-202 Belmont to IAJ Belmont
• Adoption of ordinance for purchase of Block 436.01, Lots 29 and 31 from NJDOT
• Adoption of ordinance regarding storm sewers and privately owned salt storage
• Certified resolution list R-113-24 through R-124-24

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to review a consistency determination for a redevelopment plan, consider several subdivision and site plan applications, and adopt resolutions for prior applications. The board may take formal action on any agenda item.

• Consistency review of Ordinance O-11-24 for redevelopment plan (Block 268 Lots 1-7, 32, 33)
• PB 23-25: Minor subdivision for two lots at 650 Woodgate Avenue (R-2 zone)
• PB 21-C: Revised plan for 114-unit multi-family building at 145-153 Morris Ave (TVD-HD zone)
• PB 23-14: Minor subdivision with variance relief at 16 Howland Place (R-4 zone)
• Adoption of Complete Streets Implementation Plan as part of Master Plan

LB Green Team

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available documents are the meeting minutes for the same date, which are provided for review.

• No agenda available
• Meeting minutes for 2024-05-20 provided

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board is holding its regularly scheduled meeting to review several development applications and administrative requests. Key items include a request for preliminary and final site plan approval at 119-127 Brighton Avenue, which proposes ~4,349 SF of commercial space and 24 residential units, alongside a certificate of nonconformity for a two-family dwelling at 435-437 Willow Avenue. The board will also vote on resolutions for five additional properties listed in the agenda. These zoning determinations establish how specific parcels can be developed under current city land use rules.

• ZB 23-19: Site plan approval request at 119-127 Brighton Avenue (WEDO Zone) for ~4,349 SF of commercial space and 24 residential units.
• ZB 24-11: Certificate of Nonconformity request at 435-437 Willow Avenue (R-4 Zone) to operate a two-family dwelling in a single-family zone.
• ZB 24-01 through ZB 24-06: Pending resolutions for properties at 71 Dunbar Avenue, 58 Second Avenue, 57 Pavilion Avenue, 75 N Lake Drive, and 444 Ocean Avenue North.

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider resolutions and ordinances, including the adoption of Ordinance O-08-24, which allows the city to exceed its budget cap. The agenda includes a certified resolution list and minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings.

• Adoption of Ordinance O-08-24 to exceed the budget cap
• Certified resolution list R-98-24 through R-112-24
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from previous regular and workshop sessions. The main action item is a vote on a certified list of resolutions, R-87-24 through R-97-24. No other substantive items are listed on this agenda.

• Vote on certified resolution list R-87-24 through R-97-24
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 04-24-24
• Approval of workshop meeting minutes from 04-24-24

LB Green Team

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record directs readers to review the meeting minutes instead.

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business including a tree removal and replacement ordinance, composting efforts, and a rain garden project. They will also review a council workshop presentation and an open space grant submission. The meeting includes standard procedural items like roll call and minutes approval.

• Tree Removal and Replacement Ordinance discussion
• Red Oaks Drive Rain Garden approved
• ANJEC Open Space Grant submitted
• Earth Day participation with schools on April 22
• Long Branch public schools tree planting project

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including a major site plan for Monmouth University's Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music, and a proposal to convert a medical office building into assisted living. The board may also take formal action on resolutions for previously heard applications and adopt the Complete Streets Implementation Plan into the city's Master Plan. Several items are procedural, including requests to carry, withdraw, or extend approvals.

• PB 24-04 Monmouth University: consolidate parcels and approve a 27,140 sq ft museum with 195 parking spaces at 370-382 Cedar Avenue and 565-567 Norwood Avenue
• PB 23-24 279 Development, LLC: convert 6-story medical office to assisted living with 154 residential units and 10,441 sq ft retail at 279 Third Avenue
• PB 23-25 Isaac Saka: minor subdivision for two lots at 650 Woodgate Avenue, carried to May 21
• PB 24-1 Michael Kelly: minor subdivision with variance relief at 240 Seventh Avenue, requested to withdraw
• Adoption of Complete Streets Implementation Plan as element of Master Plan

City Council

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive discussion items listed. The council will consider a certified list of resolutions (R-74-24 through R-86-24) and approve minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings.

• Approval of resolutions R-74-24 through R-86-24
• Approval of workshop minutes from 04-10-24
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from 04-10-24

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider routine business, including the adoption of an ordinance for the construction of a boardwalk extension. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions and minutes from prior meetings.

• Adoption of ordinance O-07-24 for construction of a boardwalk extension
• Certified resolution list R-65-24 through R-73-24
• Minutes from workshop and regular meetings on 03-27-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment is reviewing several property improvement requests and zoning variances that could alter current lot usage or structures. Applications include residential driveway expansions, lot coverage adjustments, and a commercial use variance in an RC-1 zone. The board may take formal action on these items during the March 25 meeting.

• Variance request to operate a convenience store at 444 Ocean Avenue North (Zone RC-1)
• Proposed dwelling addition and new driveway access at 57 Pavilion Avenue (Block 219, Lot 6)
• Request to carry the eight-family residence variance at 279 Cleveland Avenue to June 2024
• Administrative approvals for fire escapes at 60 Atlantic Avenue and accessory structure changes at 72 Grand Avenue
• Resolutions scheduled for 71 Dunbar Avenue and 58 Second Avenue

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider several applications, including a major mixed-use project on Third Avenue, two minor subdivision requests, and a lot line adjustment. The board will also vote on resolutions for previously heard applications and a redevelopment study. The public is invited to attend.

• PB 22-A PRIME, LLC: Preliminary & Final Site Plan with bulk variances to raze structures, consolidate three lots, and build a mixed-use building with 30 residential units (26 two-bedroom, 2 three-bedroom, 2 one-bedroom) and ground-floor liquor/retail at 201, 213 & 215 Third Ave.
• PB 23-14 William Burke: Minor Subdivision with variance relief at 16 Howland Place.
• PB 24-1 Michael Kelly: Minor Subdivision with variance relief for lot frontage, side yard, and driveway setbacks at 240 Seventh Avenue.
• PB 23-20 Buttonwood, LLC: Minor Subdivision and lot line adjustment with variance request on Hulick Street and Sairs and Avery Avenue.
• PB 23-23 Brighton Property, LLC: Resolution on Area in Need of Redevelopment Study for Block 268, Lots 6, 7, 32 & 33, finding it meets statutory criteria.

LB Green Team

This meeting has no published agenda. The only documents are the meeting minutes, which are procedural records. No decisions or discussions are listed.

• No agenda available
• Meeting minutes provided

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business, including a tree removal and replacement ordinance required by May 1, a rain garden review, and grant opportunities. They will also plan for Earth Day participation with schools and a public meeting on March 20.

• MS4 requirement: Tree Removal and Replacement Ordinance due May 1
• Red Oaks Drive Rain Garden review
• T-Mobile Grant and ANJEC Open Space Grant discussions
• Earth Day Participation with schools April 24
• Rally for The Two Rivers public meeting March 20 at 6 pm, 49 Avenel

City Council

This is the agenda for the Long Branch City Council regular meeting on March 13, 2024. The agenda lists the meeting packet, minutes from the regular and workshop meetings, and a certified resolution list (R-52-24 through R-64-24), but no specific items are detailed in the provided text.

• Certified resolution list R-52-24 through R-64-24

Zoning Board

The Long Branch Zoning Board of Adjustment will review applications for property variances and nonconformity certificates. The board will also take action on several resolutions and swear in a re-appointed member. An executive session is scheduled regarding litigation against the board.

• Variance request for new single-family construction at 36 West Hillsdale Avenue
• Certificate of Nonconformity request for 58 Second Avenue
• Swearing-in of re-appointed member Peter Zaslowe

Insurance Fund Commission

The Long Branch Insurance Fund Commission will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings and discuss insurance and risk management issues. The main actions are two resolutions approving payment of bill lists for workers compensation ($13,303.28) and self-insurance ($33,629.00). The agenda is routine, with no public participation or other substantive items listed.

• Resolution LB-2024-007 approving $13,303.28 in workers compensation bills
• Resolution LB-2024-008 approving $33,629.00 in self-insurance bills (including Acrisure broker services, Provident Agency Fire Dept policy, and Ryan's Auto Body repairs)
• Approval of minutes from January 31, 2024 and March 22, 2023 (carried from previous meetings)
• Discussion of various insurance and risk management issues

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a special public meeting to consider a resolution directing a preliminary investigation into whether four properties (Block 268, Lots 6, 7, 32, 33) qualify as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment. The board will also review a minor subdivision application from Ashlar Place, LLC to redevelop two existing buildings and construct a 94-unit multi-family residential building with 187 parking spaces at 404-410 Broadway and 425 Morris Avenue, including dedicating property along Morris Avenue for a public park. Minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting will be considered.

• Resolution R-27-24 authorizing preliminary investigation for redevelopment designation of Block 268, Lots 6, 7, 32, 33
• PB 23-2 Ashlar Place, LLC: minor subdivision for 94 apartment units with 187 parking spaces at 404-410 Broadway and 425 Morris Avenue
• Property along Morris Avenue to be dedicated to the City for a public park and parking lot
• Meeting minutes from February 20, 2024 to be approved

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public hearing on February 29, 2024, to consider Ashlar Place, LLC's application for preliminary and final major site plan approval and minor subdivision approval. The project would create 94 residential units at 404-410 Broadway and 425 Morris Avenue, including rehabilitating existing structures, new buildings, a public park, and streetscape. The applicant seeks several variances and waivers, including reduced setbacks, fewer parking spaces, and a smaller loading space.

• 94 residential units proposed at 404-410 Broadway and 425 Morris Avenue (Block 237, Lots 35.02 and 40.01)
• Variance for reduced setback from alley: 3.4 feet proposed vs. 5 feet required
• Variance for reduced parking: 162 spaces proposed vs. 169 required (1.8 per unit)
• Variance for reduced buffer: 3.4 feet proposed vs. 5 feet required
• Waivers requested for environmental impact report, tree survey, and utility service letters

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board is reviewing a preliminary investigation report to determine if four vacant properties (Block 268, Lots 6, 7, 32, 33) qualify as a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment. The study, prepared by CME Associates, finds the properties meet statutory criteria for redevelopment. The board will hold a public hearing and make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Four vacant lots on Lippincott Ave and 6th Ave, totaling 1.022 acres, under common ownership
• Properties have been vacant and unimproved for about 15 years
• All parcels zoned R-5 (One-Four Family/Townhouse Residential)
• No eminent domain; non-condemnation designation only
• Study recommends designation as Area in Need of Redevelopment

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt Ordinance O-06-24, which establishes no parking on Westwood Avenue, and to approve a certified list of resolutions R-41-24 through R-51-24. The agenda also includes minutes from prior workshop and regular meetings for approval. No other substantive items are listed.

• Adoption of Ordinance O-06-24: No parking on Westwood Ave
• Approval of resolutions R-41-24 through R-51-24
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes from 02-28-24

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business including a council workshop presentation, composting, tree ordinance progress, tree inventory progress, and a review of rain gardens. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report, with budget requests for 2024 and an Arbor Day discussion.

• Invasive Strike Force Conference $110.00
• Tree ordinance progress
• Tree inventory progress
• Rain Gardens in Long Branch review
• Composting discussion

LB Green Team

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

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board will hold a public meeting to consider two major site plan applications: a mixed-use building with 48 dwelling units and retail at 336 Branchport Avenue, and a three-story addition with retail and four apartments at 112 Brighton Avenue. The board may also take formal action on a Complete Streets Implementation Plan and a consistency determination for ordinance O-01-24, and will approve minutes from the January 16, 2024 meeting.

• PB 23-22: Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan, conditional use permit, and bulk variances for 85,169 sq ft, 2.5-story mixed-use building with 48 dwelling units and 4,210 sq ft retail at 336 Branchport Avenue (Block 357, Lots 2-5, C-3 zone)
• PB 23-23: Three-story addition to existing office building with ground-floor retail and four one-bedroom apartments at 112 Brighton Avenue (Block 121, Lot 2, WEDO zone)
• City of Long Branch Complete Streets Implementation Plan
• Section 26 Consistency Determination Ordinance O-01-24
• Minutes of January 16, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to adopt several ordinances and resolutions. The agenda includes final adoption of ordinances on Broadway Gateway design standards, off-street parking regulations, parking lots and meters, and the sale of 40 Cottage Place. A list of resolutions from R-28-24 through R-40-24 is also included.

• Adoption of O-01-24: Broadway Gateway design standards amendment
• Adoption of O-03-24: Amending Chapter 345-42 on off-street parking regulations
• Adoption of O-04-04: Amending Chapter 244 on parking lots and meters
• Adoption of O-05-24: Sale of 40 Cottage Place (Block 148, Lot 10)
• Certified resolution list R-28-24 through R-40-24

Insurance Fund Commission

The Long Branch Insurance Fund Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, discuss insurance and risk management issues, and vote on several resolutions, including appointing a secretary and approving the 2024 property/casualty and workers' compensation insurance programs. The agenda also includes approving bill lists for workers' compensation and self-insurance.

• Resolution LB-2024-002: Approve 2024 Property and Casualty Insurance Program with Fairview Insurance Agency, premium $689,682 for package policy and $99,164 for excess liability
• Resolution LB-2024-003: Approve 2024 Workers Compensation Program with Fairview Insurance Agency
• Resolution LB-2024-001: Appoint Tara L. Okros as Corresponding Secretary and Recording Secretary
• Resolution LB-2024-005 and LB-2024-006: Approve payment of bill lists for Workers Compensation and Self Insurance
• Approval of minutes from March 22, 2023 (carried) and December 13, 2023 meetings

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider routine municipal business, including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the sale of a city-owned property. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions and minutes from previous workshop and regular meetings.

• Ordinance O-02-24 authorizing sale of property at 105 Block 308 Lot 32
• Certified resolution list R-06-24 through R-27-24
• Approval of workshop and regular meeting minutes

Environmental Commission

The Long Branch Environmental Commission is meeting to discuss current business including a council workshop presentation, composting efforts, progress on a tree ordinance and tree inventory, and a review of the stormwater ordinance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Tree ordinance progress update
• Tree inventory progress update
• Stormwater ordinance review
• Composting discussion
• Budget expenditure requests for 2024

LB Green Team

This meeting has no agenda available; only the minutes from the prior meeting are provided for review. No decisions or discussions are scheduled on the agenda.

• No agenda items listed
• Minutes document available for review

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will consider several applications for administrative approvals and property variances. The agenda includes requests to modify existing approvals for pool structures and stairs, as well as reviews of certificates of nonconformity.

• Request to install storm shutters on a cabana at 318 Eastbourne Avenue
• Request to move stairs within the pool footprint at 1163 Lincoln Court
• Application for property improvements at 2 North Elberlon Square
• Certificate of Nonconformity review for mixed-use building at 298 Branchport Avenue
• Request for bulk variance relief at 753 Greens Avenue was requested to be carried

Planning Board

The Long Branch Planning Board is holding its reorganizational meeting and a regular public meeting. The board will elect officers, appoint professionals, and consider several applications, including a mixed-use development on Third Avenue, a consistency determination for the Broadway Gateway Redevelopment Plan, and a minor subdivision for a 94-unit apartment building on Broadway. The board may take formal action on any agenda matter.

• PB 22-A PRIME, LLC: Preliminary & Final Site Plan with bulk variances to raze structures, consolidate three lots, and build a mixed-use building with retail/liquor and 30 residential units at 201, 213 & 215 Third Ave.
• Section 26 Consistency Determination Ordinance O-01-24: Amendment to Broadway Gateway Redevelopment Plan to permit single-family homes.
• PB 23-20 Buttonwood, LLC: Minor subdivision with variance request on Hulick Street and Sairs and Avery Avenue.
• PB 23-2 Ashlar Place, LLC: Minor subdivision to redevelop two buildings and construct a 94-unit apartment building with 187 parking spaces at 404-410 Broadway & 425 Morris Avenue; land on Morris Avenue to be dedicated as a public park.
• Reappointment of Paulo Barateiro to the Planning Board, term expiring 12/31/2027.

City Council

The Long Branch City Council is meeting to consider two introduced ordinances: one amending design standards for the Broadway Gateway area and another authorizing the sale of 105 Long Branch Ave. The agenda also includes a list of resolutions (R-01-24 through R-05-24) to be acted on. The meeting includes workshop and regular session minutes for approval.

• O-01-24: Introduced ordinance amending Broadway Gateway design standards
• O-02-24: Introduced ordinance authorizing sale of 105 Long Branch Ave
• Certified resolution list R-01-24 through R-05-24

Zoning Board

The Board will conduct a reorganization meeting to elect officers and appoint professional staff for 2024. The agenda also includes reviews of several property variance applications and the swearing-in of re-appointed members.

• Swearing-in of five re-appointed members including Terry Janeczek and Dr. Michele Critelli
• Variance request for 235 Rockwell Avenue to expand a rear structure from one to two bedrooms
• Bulk variance requests for 355A Long Branch Avenue involving setbacks and impervious coverage
• Application for 500 Neptune Avenue to replace asphalt driveway with stone and pavers
• Notice of resignation from Board Member Jeff Stufsky