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Absecon Looking North
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| Welcome to AbseconPlanner.Com. The purpose of this website is to provide useful public information and interesting historical facts about Absecon, foster a better understanding of planning, provide brief summary descriptions of approved Planning Board applications and provide information on Planning Board submission procedures. This site is offered as free community service. |
- Robert L. Reid, AICP, PP
http://www.reidassociates.us.com |
| WHAT'S NEW |
Review of Approval Process,
236 East Absecon Boulevard Mobile Home Park - As directed by Henry Gorohoff, Board Chairman, I have reviewed the approvals granted by the Absecon City Zoning Board of Adjustment. CLICK HERE to read the review memo.
Clarifying Affordable Housing Requirements and the Role of the Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) - In an article published by The New Jersey Planner, I clear up a lot of the confusion around COAH and affordable housing requirements. CLICK HERE for more information.
Scheduled Applications before the Planning Board and Past Planning Board Applications - CLICK HERE for more information.
The Pinnacle Club at Absecon - CLICK HERE to learn more about the Pinnacle Club development including the latest Planners' Memos to the Planning Board and upcoming discussion.
Past Planning Board Actions
Planning Board Ordinances - On
24 July, 2007 the Planning Board adopted fourteen (14) new ordinances
recommended by the Master Plan. Copies of ordinances have been forwarded
to City Council for adoption.
CLICK HERE for a list containing
each of the proposed ordinances which you can view individually in PDF
format.
CLICK HERE to view a
PDF file containing all of the proposed ordinances. |
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October 18th City Council discussed 5 of the recommended 14 Planning
Board Ordinances. After lengthly discusion the draft ordinance was tabled.
City Council's draft ordinance fell far short of the goals and objectives
of the Master Plan Adopted by the Planning Board and the proposed ordinances
recommended by the Planning Board. CLICK
HERE for more information. |
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2005 Re-examination
of Master Plan Adopted - The 2005 Re-examination of the Master Plan was adopted by the Planning Board on May 23, 2006. The Re-examination can be reviewed at the Planning Board office at the Municipal Complex, 500 Mill Road during normal working hours.
For a brief overview of the Re-examination of the Master Plan CLICK HERE.
For a complete copy of the 2005 Re-examination in loose leaf binder contact Rob Reid at abseconplanner@comcast.net. Cost for copy $25.00 which is the actual cost of reproduction of text and color exhibits, which includes a ring binder. |
Ordinances Adopted - On
January 9, 2007 the Planning Board adopted ten (10) new ordinances recommended
by the Master Plan. The Master Plan Subcommittee will be meeting with
City Council on March 1, 2007 to discuss xthe ordinances proposed by
the Planning Board. For
copies of the proposed ordinances contact Rob Reid at abseconplanner@comcast.net. CLICK HERE for more information. |
FOR
INFORMATION ON THE "OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS ACT" GO TO:
http://www.state.nj.us/grc/public/
| CITY COUNCIL, BOARDS AND COMMITTEE INFORMATION |
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| PLANNING & ZONING INFORMATION |
Agendas for Planning and Zoning Board Meetings - call the Board office at 645-0663, Ext. 112 to request a copy.
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Minutes of Planning and Zoning Board Meetings - can be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Office.
Next PLANNING BOARD Meeting - Feb. 9, 2010, 7 PM.
Next ZONING BOARD Meeting - Feb. 18, 2010, 7:30 PM. |
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| Scheduled Applications before the Planning Board and Past Planning Board Applications - CLICK HERE for more information. |
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CITY COUNCIL INFORMATION |
| City Council Meetings for Febuary: |
| Thursday, Feb. 4 and Feb. 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM |
CLICK HERE for the full 2010 Council Meeting Schedule
CLICK HERE for 2009 Council Committee Membership. 2010 Committee Membership information is pending release by Council.
CLICK HERE for the 2010 Council Committee Schedule
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| Agendas for City Council Meetings - call the City Clerk's office at 645-0663, Ext. 100 to request a copy. |
| Notes from Past City Council Meetings - CLICK HERE |
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| COMMITTEE MEETINGS SCHEDULE |
| Council Committee Meetings for May: |
| Community Affairs, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at 6 PM. |
| Economic Development, Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at 6:30 PM. |
| Finance, Thursday, FEb. 18, 2010 at 6 PM. |
CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE 2009 SCHEDULE 2010 Committee Membership information is pending release by Council.
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| Council Committee Minutes - Committee Chairpersons of each Committee are required maintain accurate minutes of each meeting. Each Committee Chairperson must submit monthly reports to City Council. Copies of minutes and written monthly reports must be filed with the City Clerk in accordance with Absecon City Code Article II, Section 3-13. Copies can be obtained from the City Clerk's Office. |
Considering
an expansion to your business?
The Absecon Ordinance
allows commercial establishments to qualify for the Waiver of Site Plan
for minor additions up to 1,000 SF and up to 5 additional parking spaces.
Also, Administrative Review of your expansion up to 5,000 SF and 10
additional parking spaces is possible under some conditions. Contact
Rob Reid at abseconplanner@comcast.net for details.
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Absecon Historical
Society
Dinner at Gourmet Italian Restaurant, Pitney & Jimmy Leeds Road, Galloway
Monday ,
April 12, 2010, Buffet Diner, 6 pm.
Speaker- Jim Smith - Absecon Fire House Mural
Pay Dues and Reserve your seat before April 1st. |
Mail dues to:
Absecon
Historical Society
PO
Box 1422
Absecon
NJ 08201
NOTICE- Mark your Calendar
Monday, Feb. 15, 2009
ABCD General Membership Meeting
Open to the Public
Watch for Details
March 1, 2010
Absecon Historical Society Meeting -
Howlett Hall - 100 NJ Avenue
Open to the Public
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