Asbury Park meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Asbury Park boards meet on zoning, planning, parking; no decisions yet published

In the past two weeks, Asbury Park's Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning Board, and Parking Advisory Committee each had meetings scheduled. However, no decisions have been published yet: the zoning meeting was cancelled, and minutes for the other two have not been released. The following is a summary of what was on each agenda, based on official documents.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 28 meeting cancelled

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026, was cancelled. One application has been carried over to September 8, 2026: a request for 700 First Avenue (Block 2602, Lot 6) concerning balconies and an 11-space parking lot. No other items were listed.

Planning Board — August 3 meeting

The Planning Board held a regular meeting on August 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda included resolutions for two properties and discussion of remaining 2026 meeting dates. The main application was an amendment to a previously approved major site plan for 701 Lake Avenue, where the applicant made building changes inconsistent with approved plans.

Agenda items were:

• 702 Summerfield Avenue / Block 2506, Lot 1 — resolution for 702 Summerfield AP Group, LLC & 321 Lofts Retreat, LLC
• 320 Asbury Avenue / Block 3801, Lot 1.02 — resolution for APW Redeveloper LLC & Asbury Partners LLC
• 637 & 701 Lake Avenue Amendment / Block 2406, Lot 1 & 2404 Lot 11 — amended preliminary & final major site plan for Jemal's National Guard Armory, LLC
• Applicant seeks authorization for building changes at 701 Lake Avenue that are inconsistent with prior testimony or approved architectural plans

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so no votes or decisions are available.

Parking Advisory Committee — August 5 meeting

The Parking Advisory Committee met on August 5, 2026, to review transportation requests and parking trends. The agenda included:

• Monroe Avenue one-way request
• Fifth Avenue striping request
• Review of early purchase infractions
• Downtown morning parking trends

As with the Planning Board, minutes are not yet available, so no outcomes are reported.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the city's official meeting calendar for any newly scheduled sessions.

All information in this roundup comes from official agendas and meeting notices. For authoritative details, consult the linked documents on the city's website.

Asbury Park boards see cancellations; Armory site plan hearing set for today

Two Asbury Park land-use boards cancelled meetings in the past two weeks due to scheduling issues, while the Planning Board's most closely watched application — an amended site plan for the National Guard Armory building on Lake Avenue — is scheduled for formal consideration today, August 3.

Note: All recent meetings below are listed as agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published. The items reflect what boards planned to discuss or act on, not confirmed outcomes.

Planning Board — July 20 (cancelled)

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 20, 2026 was cancelled due to quorum issues. The board's next meeting is set for today, August 3, 2026, when it will consider an amended preliminary and final major site plan application for 637 & 701 Lake Avenue. The applicant is Jemal's National Guard Armory, LLC. The application seeks approval for changes that are inconsistent with prior testimony and plans, according to the agenda. Formal action may be taken.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 28 (cancelled)

The Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting scheduled for July 28, 2026 was also cancelled. One application — for 700 First Avenue (Block 2602, Lot 6), regarding balconies and an 11-space parking lot — has been carried over to September 8, 2026.

Public Arts Commission — July 20

The Public Arts Commission was scheduled to discuss a mural application for a public arts festival covering multiple building facades across Asbury Park. Proposed mural locations listed on the agenda include 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1400 Ocean Avenue; 101 Asbury Avenue; and 502 Grand Avenue.

Environmental Shade Tree Commission — July 21

The Environmental Shade Tree Commission was set to review and finalize the CFMP (Community Forestry Management Plan). Additional agenda items included posting a Tree Request form to the commission's website, updating ArcGIS fields for DPW maintenance work lists, and reviewing volunteer hours for May and June.

Wesley Lake Commission — July 21

The Wesley Lake Commission agenda included standard reports from the Treasurer and the Department of Public Works, covering outfall, floating islands, aerators, footbridge lights, and pond weed. Old business listed updates on the pedestrian bridge, goose maintenance, a missing sign, raingardens, and a July 14 eDNA meeting. The agenda also included a public portion and approval of the June 23 minutes.

Coming up

• **Parking Advisory Committee — August 5, 2026:** The committee will review a Monroe Avenue one-way request, a Fifth Avenue striping request, early purchase infractions, and downtown morning parking trends.
• **Planning Board — August 3, 2026 (today):** Amended site plan hearing for 637 & 701 Lake Avenue (Jemal's National Guard Armory, LLC). Formal action may be taken.
• **Zoning Board of Adjustment — September 8, 2026:** Carried-over application for 700 First Avenue regarding balconies and an 11-space parking lot.

Asbury Park boards tackle zoning, environment, and public art as summer meetings continue

Recent meetings: agendas only, no outcomes yet published

No minutes have been published for any Asbury Park board or committee meeting held in the past two weeks, so no decisions can be confirmed from the official record. What follows is based on the agendas that were posted.

Zoning Board of Adjustment — July 14

The Zoning Board of Adjustment was scheduled to meet Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers to consider two items:

• A bulk variance application for a property at 1307 Pine Street.
• An interpretation of a non-conforming use at 515 Fourth Avenue.

Minutes have not yet been published, so the outcomes of these applications are not available.

Green Team Committee — July 9

The Green Team Committee was scheduled to discuss a leaf blower ordinance and the Master Plan. The committee was also set to receive updates from the Lake Commissions and the ESTC. Minutes have not been published.

Planning Board — July 6

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 6, 2026 was cancelled. The next regular meeting is set for July 20, 2026.

Coming up

Public Arts Commission — Monday, July 20, 2026. The commission will discuss mural applications for a public arts festival covering multiple locations: 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1100, 1200, and 1400 Ocean Avenue; 101 Asbury Avenue; and 502 Grand Avenue.

Wesley Lake Commission — Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The agenda includes Treasurer and DPW reports covering the outfall, floating islands, aerators, footbridge lights, and pond weed. Old business items include updates on the pedestrian bridge, goose maintenance, a missing sign, raingardens, and a July 14 eDNA meeting. The commission will also consider approval of June 23 minutes and hold a public portion.

Residents who want to know the outcomes of the July 14 Zoning Board and July 9 Green Team meetings should watch for published minutes on the city's official website.

Asbury Park Parking Committee reviews garage vacancies, app updates; no votes taken

The Asbury Park Parking Advisory Committee met July 1 to discuss operational matters, but no votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting was an agenda-only session; minutes have not yet been published.

Parking Committee reviews Bangs Avenue Garage vacancies, app improvements

The committee heard an operational update from the Director of Transportation. Topics included managing vacancies at the Bangs Avenue Garage and improving the parking information displayed on mobile apps. Early purchase parking infractions were also discussed. No formal action was taken.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are currently listed for the next 14 days.