Planning Board meeting cancelled; council, boards to take up beach rules, contracts, and property applications
The Cape May Planning Board's August 11 meeting was cancelled, leaving no decisions from that session. All other recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. Upcoming sessions will consider beach and promenade rules, street safety contracts, and property applications.
Recent Meetings
Planning Board (Aug. 11) — The meeting was cancelled. No applications or decisions were considered. Documents remain available at City Hall.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (Aug. 12) — The committee heard reports from the city manager and police department, discussed e-bike safety observations, and planned a September Bike Walk event. Succession planning for committee members was also on the agenda. No votes or binding decisions were listed.
Shade Tree Commission (Aug. 12) — The commission considered street tree removal requests for 1112 Virginia Avenue, 1102 Lafayette Street, and 704 E Madison Avenue, and residential tree removal permit applications for 1513 New Jersey Avenue, 2 Swan Avenue, 909 Corgie Street, and 1363 Virginia Avenue. Approval of minutes from the July 15 meeting was also on the agenda.
City Council special meeting (Aug. 13) — The council considered final adoption of Ordinance 607-2026, which amends prohibited acts on the Promenade and Beach and adjusts the curfew. The ordinance was considered for immediate effect on an emergency basis. A public hearing and public comment period were scheduled.
Historic Preservation Commission (Aug. 17) — The commission considered final approval resolutions for eight properties, including a McHugh Group project at 1101 New York Avenue, three Crown Castle Fiber LLC right-of-way requests (6 Perry Street, 104 North Street, 201 Beach Avenue), and projects at 641 Hughes Street, 316 Jefferson Street, 1515 Beach Avenue, and 409 Jefferson Street. It also reviewed conceptual approval for a project at 535 Bank Street, acted on 27 applications (mostly HVAC, fences, and roofs), and heard new applications for additions and alterations. A policy discussion on application submission and agenda placement was scheduled.
City Council special meeting (Aug. 18) — The council entered closed session to discuss leases for the Allen AME Church at 715-717 Franklin Street and the Cape May Tennis Club at 1020-1026 Washington Street. Public comment was limited to five minutes per speaker.
City Council regular meeting (Aug. 18) — The council considered several contracts and resolutions: a contract with Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. for safety improvements to Elmira Street, Venice Avenue, and Bank Street (Resolution 304-08-2026); a contract with Taylor Engineering, Inc. for beach management program engineering (Resolution 305-08-2026); an application to the Cape May County Open Space Program for Wise-Anderson Park (Resolution 306-08-2026); a resolution rededicating the park's name (Resolution 300-08-2026); and a resolution to accept and match funds for the NJUCF Stewardship Canopy Maintenance Grant (Resolution 303-08-2026).
Coming up
Environmental Commission (Aug. 25) — The commission will review July minutes, receive updates from the Planning Board, City Council, and City Manager, and discuss Clean Communities and stewardship of the natural world.
Planning Board (Aug. 25) — The board will vote on resolutions for Adis Inc. regarding a pergola and phasing at 1317 Beach Avenue, and consider site plan and variance applications for 701 & 703 Beach Avenue and 7 & 10 Ocean Street. It will also discuss a proposed ordinance amending zoning code requirements for minimum and maximum roof pitch.