Ventnor City public meetings in 2020

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to vote on a series of resolutions including infrastructure contracts, personnel promotions, and tax abatement agreements. The body will also consider an ordinance amending the city's development regulations.

• Contract for Dorset Avenue reconstruction (Wellington Ave to Burk Ave) awarded to Landberg Construction LLC not to exceed $377,505.44
• Emergency water main leak repairs at Dorset and Calvert not to exceed $54,000.00
• Contract for valve and line stops on Vasser and Atlantic Ave awarded to Pioneer Pipe not to exceed $12,350.00
• Tax abatement agreements for 104A S New Haven Ave, 6 S Rosborough Ave, 8 N Baltimore Ave, 3 A N Nashville Ave, 4 S Rosborough Ave, and 12 S Hillside Ave
• Promotions of Mario Lima, Hommy Quinones, and Mark Suprun to the title of Sergeant

City Calendar

The Planning Board is meeting to adopt four resolutions and consider five variance applications. These applications involve requests for setbacks, lot coverage, and building height to allow for new construction or renovations.

• Resolution P-37-2020: T-Mobile Northeast LLC at 113 S Buffalo Ave
• Resolution P-38-2020: Deborah Tye Feith at 103 S Cornwall Ave
• Resolution P-39-2020: Bruce & Marcia Tomar at 24 N Rosborough Ave
• Resolution P-40-2020: Joseph & Andrea Nave at 105 N Little Rock Ave
• Variance request for 1 S Nashville Ave to construct a new two-family dwelling

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variance requests for properties at 23 S Oakland Ave, 1 S Nashville Ave, 6801 Atlantic Ave, and 5501 Winchester Ave, each with conditions. A request for 720 N Little Rock Ave was postponed. All approvals were unanimous except for the Winchester Ave application, which passed 6-1.

• Approved C variance for porch enclosure at 23 S Oakland Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for two-family dwelling at 1 S Nashville Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for third-floor addition at 6801 Atlantic Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for new dwelling at 5501 Winchester Ave (6-1)
• Postponed C variance request for deck and shed at 720 N Little Rock Ave

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet in a hybrid format to adopt minutes and resolutions. The board will also consider three applications regarding residential variances and construction.

• Resolution P-37-2020: T-Mobile Northeast LLC – 113 S Buffalo Ave
• Resolution P-38-2020: Deborah Tye Feith – 103 S Cornwall Ave.
• Resolution P-39-2020: Bruce & Marcia Tomar – 24 N Rosborough Ave.
• Resolution P-40-2020: Joseph & Andrea Nave – 105 N Little Rock Ave.
• Variance application for new single-family dwelling at 5501 Winchester Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board unanimously approved the October 26, 2020 minutes and four resolutions (P-37 through P-40), with Commissioner Landgraf abstaining on P-37. The board granted postponements for two applications to the December 9, 2020 hearing and one to the January 13, 2021 hearing. It also unanimously adopted Resolution P-41-2020, a consistency report on Ordinance 2020-26, which proposes zoning standard revisions for beachfront properties.

• Approved October 26, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution P-37-2020 for T-Mobile at 111 S Buffalo Ave (Landgraf abstained)
• Approved Resolutions P-38, P-39, P-40 for properties on Cornwall, Rosborough, and Little Rock Aves (unanimous)
• Granted postponement for 6801 Atlantic Ave application to Dec 9, 2020 hearing
• Granted postponement for Jacob Winigrad, 5501 Winchester Ave, to Dec 9, 2020 hearing
• Granted postponement for Gary & Linda Goldsmith, 107 S Newark Ave, to Jan 13, 2021 hearing
• Adopted Resolution P-41-2020, consistency report on Ordinance 2020-26 (unanimous)

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission will meet to consider two major bond ordinances for general and utility capital improvements. The agenda also includes several resolutions regarding local infrastructure projects, professional services, and personnel.

• Bond Ordinance (2020-024) for $8,006,820 in general capital improvements
• Bond Ordinance (2020-025) for $6,064,250 in utility capital improvements and property acquisition
• City Hall door replacement project contract up to $8,750.00
• Sand removal agreement with 5000 Boardwalk not to exceed $15,000.00
• Ski Beach site investigation contract with Marathon Engineering up to $20,200.00

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Board of Recreation met on November 10, 2020, and unanimously adopted the October 2020 minutes. The board discussed plans for a July 4th weekend Fun Run, tentatively scheduled for Friday, July 2, 2021, and noted ongoing facility repairs, including the refreshment stand and girls' dugout. South Shore Basketball travel season is proposed to start in January, pending school access and COVID-19 restrictions, with a follow-up meeting set for November 24.

• Adopted October 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for December 8, 2020
• Proposed Fun Run for Friday, July 2, 2021 (pending)
• Noted refreshment stand and girls' dugout repairs underway
• Discussed South Shore Basketball travel season start in January, pending school access

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will consider three applications for variance relief and lot consolidation for residential projects.

• Resolution P-27-2020 regarding T-Mobile Northeast LLC at 111 S Buffalo Ave
• Variance request for 103 S Cornwall Ave for a cabana, garage, and pool
• Variance request for 24 N Rosborough Ave to construct a new porch
• Application for 105 N Little Rock Ave to create a new single dwelling lot

City Calendar

The City Commission is introducing two bond ordinances for general and utility capital improvements. The body will also hold a public hearing and vote on amending parking fees. Additionally, the commission will consider several resolutions regarding city appointments, grants, and tax sales.

• Ordinance 2020-024: $8,006,820 for general capital improvements
• Ordinance 2020-025: $6,064,250 for utility capital improvements and real property acquisition
• Ordinance 2020-023: Amendment to parking fees in Chapter 217-Article III
• Resolution 2020-351: Grant application for the Local Government Emergency Fund
• Resolution 2020-352: Withdrawal of Safe Routes to School Program grant application

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for two properties and review a variance application. The board is discussing a proposal to install telecommunications equipment on a condominium rooftop.

• Resolution P-35-2020: JAB Development Corp at 115 S Newport Ave
• Resolution P-36-2020: Frank & Lori Morello at 9 S Newark Ave
• T-Mobile Northeast LLC application for a 'USE' variance and minor site plan for nine antennas at 111 S Buffalo Ave
• Discussion of ordinances

The Ventnor City Planning Board denied T-Mobile's application for D variances to install a telecommunications facility with nine antennas on the rooftop of a condominium at 111 S Buffalo Ave. The motion failed with four nays and three ayes. The board also approved two resolutions and the prior meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of September 28, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution P-35-2020 for JAB Development Corp at 115 S Newport Ave (unanimous)
• Approved resolution P-36-2020 for Frank & Lori Morello at 9 S Newark Ave (unanimous)
• Denied D variance for T-Mobile cell site at 111 S Buffalo Ave (4-3)

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to vote on several tax abatement agreements for residential properties and ordinances regarding beach regulations and land use procedures. The body will also discuss water and sewer improvements and parking fee changes.

• Tax abatement agreements for properties on S Surrey Ave, S Melbourne Ave, N Marion Ave, N Baton Rouge Ave, N Oakland Ave, N Cambridge Ave, and N Harvard Ave
• Ordinance 2020-021 amending and supplementing Chapter 72-Beaches
• Ordinance 2020-023 amending parking fees in Chapter 217-Article III
• Engineering services for water and sewer improvements on Baltimore Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue
• Change order for Newport Ave municipal parking lot improvements

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions for three properties and review two new applications. These include a request for a minor subdivision and a request for variance relief to build a two-family dwelling.

• Resolution P-32-2020: William Burstein, 100 S Dudley Ave
• Resolution P-33-2020: Troy Ave Owners, LLC, 114 S Troy Ave
• Resolution P-34-2020: Gordy & Cynthia, 605 N Derby Ave
• Minor subdivision application: JAB Development Corp., 115 S Newport Ave
• C variance relief for new two-family dwelling: Frank & Lori Morello, 9 S Newark Ave

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding water usage and sewers. The body will also consider several resolutions including emergency well repairs and a shared services agreement with the Atlantic County Improvement Authority.

• Emergency repair for drinking water Well #10 not to exceed $25,000.00
• Emergency repair for Well #8 not to exceed $15,000.00
• Ordinance 2020-019 regarding water usage and Ordinance 2020-020 regarding sewers
• No parking enforcement from October 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020
• Liquor license renewal for Ventnor Ave Pizza Inc t/a Santuccis

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding water usage and sewer codes. The body will also consider several resolutions concerning infrastructure improvements, parking regulations, and municipal cleaning services.

• Ordinance 2020-019 regarding water usage
• Ordinance 2020-020 regarding sewers
• Resolution 2020-301: Final work change order #2 for sewer, water, and drainage on Kingsley Drive, Wellington Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue
• Resolution 2020-307: Amendment to parking meter and kiosk machine hours, costs, and enforcement
• Resolution 2020-304: Special traffic regulations and parking for outdoor dining due to COVID-19

City Calendar

The Planning Board is meeting via remote access to adopt resolutions and review applications for building variances. The board will consider requests for deck expansions, a new single-family home, and a new sunroom.

• C variance for deck enlargement at 100 S Dudley Ave
• C variance for new single-family dwelling at 114 S Troy Ave
• C variance for new sunroom at 605 N Derby Ave
• Demolition extension request for 6625 Monmouth Ave
• Adoption of resolutions for 5702 Edgewater Ave, 5903 Ventnor Ave, and 102 S Oakland Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved three C variance applications for properties on Edgewater Ave, Ventnor Ave, and Oakland Ave, with two members abstaining on one resolution. The board also approved variance relief for a home addition at 100 S Dudley Ave, a new dwelling at 114 S Troy Ave, and a sunroom at 605 N Derby Ave, each with conditions. A one-year extension for demolition at 6625 Monmouth Ave was granted. The board agreed to hold hybrid meetings for future sessions.

• Approved resolutions P-29-2020, P-30-2020, P-31-2020 (unanimous, with Landgraf and Kriebel abstaining on P-31-2020)
• Approved C variance relief for 100 S Dudley Ave addition (7-0, with conditions including fence relocation and street trees)
• Approved C variance relief for 114 S Troy Ave new dwelling (7-0, with conditions including landscape plan and street tree waiver)
• Approved C variance relief for 605 N Derby Ave sunroom (7-0, with condition to add two street trees)
• Granted one-year extension for demolition at 6625 Monmouth Ave (all in favor)

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding parking meter zones and the removal of the Deputy Chief position from the police department. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring various contracts, personnel appointments, and liquor license renewals.

• Ordinance 2020-017: Amending parking meter zones
• Ordinance 2020-018: Deleting the 'Deputy Chief' section of the Police Department code
• Contract for $36,250.00 to Pioneer Pipe LLC for bulkhead sinkhole repair on Harvard and Fulton Avenue
• Budget amendment for $7,141.20 via the State of New Jersey Municipal Alliance Grant FY2021
• Change order for the reconstruction of Hampshire Drive

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will consider four applications for variances related to residential construction, decks, and pool houses.

• C variances for a new single-family dwelling at 5702 Edgewater Ave
• C variance relief for a deck and shed at 720 N Little Rock Ave
• C variance relief for a pool house and garage at 5903 Ventnor Ave
• D 'Use' and C variances for decks, HVAC, and building coverage at 102 S Oakland Ave
• Adoption of resolutions for 135-137 N Surrey Ave, 4 N Marion Ave, and 103 S Newport Ave

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing 2020 salaries and compensation for city officers and employees. The body will also consider ordinances regarding parking meter zones and the removal of the Deputy Chief position from the police department code.

• Ordinance 2020-016: Establishing 2020 salaries, compensation and salary ranges for officers and employees
• Ordinance 2020-017: Amending parking meter zone schedules
• Ordinance 2020-018: Deleting the 'Deputy Chief' section of the Police Department code
• Tax abatement agreements for properties at 20 S Portland Ave, 12 S Portland Ave, 1A and 1B N Nashville Ave, 5115 Boardwalk, 123 N Portland Ave, 114 S Portland Ave, and 10 S Portland Ave
• Resolution 2020-257: $1,000.00 refund to Ocean First Bank for a cancelled mile run

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and a resolution for a new Vice Chairman. The board will also consider variance applications for three residential construction and renovation projects.

• Variance request for new family dwelling at 135-137 N Surrey Ave
• Variance request for covered porch at 4 N Marion Ave
• Variance request for two new decks at 103 S Newport Ave
• Resolution P-26-2020 regarding the election of a New Vice Chairman

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will also hear three applications for C variances regarding residential construction and setbacks.

• Resolution P-22-2020: JJCC Longport, LLC at 17 S Newark
• Resolution P-23-2020: Derby Bay Properties, LLC at 158 N Derby Ave
• Resolution P-24-2020: Glenn Cummings at 21 N Lafayette Ave
• Variance request for new single-family dwelling at 5702 Edgewater Ave
• Variance requests for a new deck and shed at 720 N Little Rock Ave

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider an ordinance establishing 2020 salaries and compensation for officers and employees. The body will also hold public hearings and votes on regulations for clothing donation bins and beach codes.

• Ordinance 2020-016: Establishing 2020 salaries and compensation for city officers and employees
• Ordinance 2020-014: Amending regulations for clothing donation bins
• Ordinance 2020-015: Amending beach codes (72-6 Beaches)
• Resolution 2020-239: Final work change order for sewer, water, and drainage on Kingsley Drive, Wellington Avenue, and Lafayette Avenue
• Resolution 2020-242: Grant application to NJ Department of Transportation for local aid infrastructure

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding clothing donation bins and beach codes. The body will also vote on a consent agenda featuring emergency repairs, personnel hiring, and a grant application.

• Emergency repairs contract for Lafayette Station in the amount of $5,000.00
• Ordinance 2020-014 amending regulations for clothing donation bins
• Ordinance 2020-015 amending 72-6 Beaches of the City Code
• Resolution to submit a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant application
• Appointment of Michael Cupeles to the Ventnor City School Board

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt resolutions for three properties and review three new applications. These applications include a request for a minor subdivision and two requests for variance relief for residential construction and a swimming pool.

• Minor subdivision application for 17 S Newark Ave (JJCC Longport, LLC)
• C variance relief for setbacks to build a single-family dwelling at 158 N Derby Ave (Derby Bay Properties, LLC)
• C variance relief for rear yard setback to install a swimming pool at 21 N Lafayette Ave (Glenn Cummings)
• Adoption of resolutions for 111 S Cornwall Ave, 13 N Wissahickon Ave, and 5802 Boardwalk

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to consider a consent agenda featuring 18 resolutions. These include tax abatement agreements for four properties, liquor license renewals, and a budget amendment for a state grant.

• Tax abatement agreements for 303 N Suffolk Ave, 14 S Portland Ave, 121 N Portland Ave, and 110 S Swarthmore Ave
• Budget amendment to insert $31,562.58 from the State of New Jersey Clean Communities Grant 2020
• Appointment of Eric A. Grant to Fire Lieutenant
• Liquor license renewals for North Beach Liquors, Blooms Liquor Store, and Basia’s Inc
• Authorization of special traffic regulations for loading zones and outdoor dining parking

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances regarding a long-term lease for housing development and new pre-employment check procedures. The body will also consider resolutions for a property license agreement and infrastructure repairs.

• Ordinance 2020-012: Long-term lease between City of Ventnor and Shalom Housing Development, Inc.
• Ordinance 2020-013: Procedure for post-offer, pre-employment checks
• Resolution 2020-194: Revocable license agreement for 36 North Weymouth Avenue
• Resolution 2020-195: $850.00 refund for a water connection permit
• Resolution 2020-196: Contract with L Feriozzi Concrete to repair three storm drain inlets

City Calendar

The Planning Board will meet remotely to adopt resolutions and review two variance applications. These applications involve requests for relief regarding lot area, setbacks, and coverage.

• Resolution P-2014-2020: John Spagnola, 18 S Troy Ave
• Resolution P-2015: Washington Beach, LLC, 110 S Washington Ave
• Variance application: Tom Peterson, 322 N Harvard Ave (lot area, width, and setbacks)
• Variance application: Two Pioneers, LLC, 5019 Winchester Ave (setbacks, coverage, and landscaping)

City Calendar

The City Commission will vote on the 2020 municipal budget and hold public hearings for ordinances regarding parking, flood hazards, and employee salaries. The body will also consider a long-term lease with Shalom Housing Development, Inc. and a new pre-employment check procedure.

• Adoption of the 2020 municipal budget (Resolution 2020-185)
• Contract for Action Janitorial for sanitizing services not to exceed $36,903.04
• Proposed long-term lease between the City and Shalom Housing Development, Inc.
• Ordinance amending regulation of parking on certain streets
• Ordinance amending Chapter 126 regarding flood hazards

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the introduced 2020 budget and consider a resolution to amend it. The body will also vote on several grant applications and city contracts.

• Public hearing on introduced 2020 budget
• Bid award of $271,338.00 to Diamond Construction for accessible ramp installations
• Contract of $7,000.00 to Organic Cleaners LLC for HVAC duct cleaning at the library/community building
• Ordinance 2020-008 amending rules for keeping cats and dogs
• Resolution to temporarily waive construction and permit fees for flood vent installations

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to adopt resolutions for two properties on S Washington Ave. The board will also consider two applications for C variance relief regarding setbacks and lot coverage. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the agenda.

• Resolution P-12-2020 for Sandra Horowitz at 15 S Washington Ave.
• Resolution P-13-2020 for Mark & Joan Miller at 111 S Pittsburgh Ave.
• C variance application for John Spagnola at 18 S Troy Ave (R-7 zone) for building and rear yard setbacks.
• C variance application for Washington Beach LLC at 110 S Washington Ave (R-3 zone) for side yard and lot coverage.

The Ventnor City Planning Board unanimously approved two C variance applications: one for a property at 18 S Troy Ave and another for 110 S Washington Ave. Both approvals included conditions such as obtaining an encroachment license and submitting an as-built survey. The board also adopted the March 11, 2020 minutes and approved two resolutions.

• Approved C variances for 18 S Troy Ave (7-0)
• Approved C variances for 110 S Washington Ave (7-0)
• Adopted March 11, 2020 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution P-12-2020 for Sandra Horowitz (unanimous)
• Approved resolution P-13-2020 for Mark & Joan Miller (unanimous)

City Calendar

The minutes announce that all city meetings, including the Recreation Board Meeting on May 12, 2020, will be held remotely via Zoom due to COVID-19. The meetings remain open to the public with opportunities for questions, and access instructions are provided. No substantive decisions are recorded in this announcement.

• Announced remote meeting format via Zoom for public meetings
• Provided public access instructions for meetings

City Calendar

The City Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on establishing arcades as an accessory use in the commercial district. The body will also introduce an ordinance regarding the keeping of cats and dogs and vote on several infrastructure contracts and tax abatements.

• Ordinance 2020-007: Establishing arcades as an accessory use in the City Commercial District
• Ordinance 2020-008: Amending rules for keeping cats and dogs
• Boardwalk joist and pile repairs contract to Arthur Henry not to exceed $29,788.00
• Wellington Avenue reconstruction design and management not to exceed $14,300.00
• Tax abatement agreements for 16 S Portland Ave, 214A N Surrey Ave, 5 N Newark Ave, and 7 N Newark Ave

City Calendar

The City Commission will discuss and vote on ordinances regarding business uses and street permits. The body is also considering resolutions related to food service windows and state legislative bills.

• Ordinance 2020-007: Establishing arcades as an accessory use in the City Commercial District
• Ordinance 2020-006: Granting the city engineer authority to issue street opening permits for hardship conditions
• Resolution 2020-145: Authorizing the serving of food through a service window onto public or private property
• Resolution 2020-144: Authorizing the Reading of the Budget by Title Only
• Resolution 2020-146: Supporting Senate Bill No. 1071 and Assembly Bill No. 639

City Calendar

The Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an ordinance regarding flood hazards. Other actions include introducing a permit change for street openings and approving several service contracts.

• Ordinance 2020-005: Amending Chapter 126, Flood Hazards, of the City Code
• Ordinance 2020-006: Granting city engineer authority to issue street opening permits for hardship conditions
• License agreement for property at 324-326 N. Wissahickon Avenue
• HVAC maintenance service agreements with CM3 for the Library, Fire Station 1, Municipal Building, and Public Works Garage
• Prorating yearly membership costs for the Fishing Pier due to delayed 2020 opening

City Calendar

The meeting of the Ventnor City Planning Board scheduled for March 23, 2020, was cancelled. The agenda had included the adoption of minutes and resolutions, as well as two variance applications.

• Resolution P-13-2020: 15 S Washington Ave
• Resolution P-14-2020: 111 S. Pittsburgh Ave
• C variance application for 18 S Troy Ave
• Minor subdivision and D Use variance application for 105 N Little Rock Ave

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt previous minutes and resolutions. The board will hear two applications for C variance relief regarding decks and lot coverage.

• Resolution P-11-2020 for Gerald Sokolowski at 118 N. New Haven Ave.
• Variance request for Sandra Horowitz at 15 S. Washington Ave regarding front yard setbacks and lot coverage.
• Variance request for Mark & Joan Miller at 111 S. Pittsburgh Ave regarding decks and dormer width.

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved two C variance applications at its March 11, 2020 meeting. The first, for Sandra Horowitz at 15 S Washington Ave, included front yard deck encroachments, lot coverage, and a landscape plan waiver, with conditions including adding two street trees. The second, for Mark & Joan Miller at 111 S Pittsburg Ave, covered side yard setback, dormer width, and a third floor deck, with conditions for a landscape plan and as-built survey. Both motions passed unanimously with seven affirmative votes and zero negative votes.

• Approved C variances for Sandra Horowitz at 910 N Harvard Ave (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved C variances for Gerald Sokolowski at 118 N New Haven Ave (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved C variances for Sandra Horowitz at 15 S Washington Ave (unanimous, 7-0)
• Approved C variances for Mark & Joan Miller at 111 S Pittsburg Ave (unanimous, 7-0)

City Calendar

The City Commission will consider ordinances regarding municipal budget appropriation limits, the removal of the Deputy Chief position from the police code, and new rules for large special events. The body will also hold public hearings for hardship street openings.

• Ordinance 2020-001 to exceed Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and establish a Cap Bank
• Ordinance 2020-002 to delete the 'Deputy Chief' section from the Police Department code
• Ordinance 2020-004 creating definitions and procedures for 'large events'
• Appointment of George R. Brown as State Tax Court Appraiser, not to exceed $5,000.00
• Hardship street opening public hearings for 5115 Boardwalk and 110 S. Melbourne

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board is meeting to adopt resolutions for four properties and review two new applications. These include a request for a subdivision extension and a variance for porch construction.

• Resolution P-7-2020: John Battista, 5216 Atlantic Ave
• Resolution P-8-2020: Ventnor Worldwide, LLC, 6413-17 Ventnor Ave
• Resolution P-9-2020: Sean Gibbs, 211-213 N Suffolk Ave
• Resolution P-10-2020: Joseph Sigismondi, 204 N Princeton Ave
• Application for one-year minor subdivision extension: 912 N Harvard Ave

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved four resolutions, granted a one-year extension for a minor subdivision approval at 912 N Harvard Ave (7-1), and unanimously approved C variance relief for a front yard setback and covered deck at 118 N New Haven Ave. The board also discussed city parking but took no action.

• Approved resolutions P-7 through P-10 for properties on Atlantic, Ventnor, Suffolk, and Princeton Aves (unanimous)
• Granted one-year extension for minor subdivision approval at 912 N Harvard Ave (7-1)
• Approved C variance relief for front yard setback and covered deck at 118 N New Haven Ave (8-0)

City Calendar

The Commission is meeting to introduce ordinances regarding municipal budget appropriation limits and changes to the Police Department and Recreation Commissioners Board. The body will also hold a public hearing for a hardship street opening at 114 South Portland Ave.

• Ordinance 2020-001 to exceed Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and establish a Cap Bank
• Ordinance 2020-002 to delete the 'Deputy Chief' section from the Police Department code
• Contract with L. Feriozzi Concrete for storm drain repairs not to exceed $19,850.00
• Public hearing for hardship street opening at 114 South Portland Ave
• Resolution 2020-068 approving 2020 rates, charges, and fees for the Recreation Department

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board meeting scheduled for February 12, 2020, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of applications.

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will meet to adopt resolutions and review four land-use applications. These include requests for parking variances, signage relief, and deck setbacks.

• John Battista: C variance for parking and minor site plan at 5216 Atlantic Ave
• Ventnor Worldwide, LLC: C variance for a larger sign at 6413–17 Ventnor Ave
• Sean Gibbs: Certificate of Non-Conformity for 211-213 N Suffolk Ave
• Joseph Sigismondi: C variance for front, side, and rear yard deck setbacks at 204 N Princeton Ave

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Commission meeting scheduled for January 23, 2020, was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. The next meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2020.

City Calendar

The City Commission is meeting to adopt a temporary budget for 2020 and a series of professional service contracts. The body will also hold public hearings regarding street opening hardships for two specific properties.

• Public hearings for street opening hardship at 116 S. Stratford Ave and 5900 Boardwalk
• Contract for General Tax Counsel (Hank Rovillard) not to exceed $100,000.00
• Contract for City Solicitor (Timothy Maguire) not to exceed $96,000.00
• Contract for City Auditor (Ford Scott & Associates) not to exceed $64,000.00
• Police training contract with Rogers Group LLC not to exceed $14,403.00

City Calendar

The Ventnor City Planning Board will conduct its annual re-organization and member reappointments. The board will also hear variance applications for a business and two residential properties.

• Water Dog Smoke House, LLC (7319 Ventnor Ave): variance relief for lot coverage, signs, and parking
• Nicholas Hallowell (129 N Newport Ave): variance relief for setbacks and coverage
• Joseph Sigismondi (204 N Princeton Ave): variance relief for front, side, and rear setbacks
• Re-organization of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Engineer, Solicitor, and Administrator
• Reappointments of Commissioners Landgraf, Kriebel, Koob, and Bartlett

The Ventnor City Planning Board approved C variance requests for a new FEMA-compliant home at 129 N Newport Ave and for outdoor seating and signage at Water Dog Smoke House, 7319 Ventnor Ave. Both motions passed unanimously. The board also adopted minutes, approved resolutions, and reorganized for 2020.

• Approved C variances for 129 N Newport Ave home rebuild (7-0)
• Approved C variances for Water Dog Smoke House outdoor seating and signage (9-0)
• Denied postponement request for Water Dog Smoke House application (0-9)
• Adopted December 11, 2019 minutes (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Approved resolutions P-01-2020 and P-02-2020 (unanimous, Landgraf abstained)
• Re-elected Jay Cooke as Chairman, Tom McAdam as Vice Chairman for 2020
• Reappointed Roger McLarnon as Engineer, Leo Manos as Solicitor, Carmella Malfara as Administrator
• Approved 2020/2021 meeting dates