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Ocean Planning Board Faces Controversy Over Orchard Plaza Redevelopment and Stormwater Challenges
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Ocean Planning Board meeting was dominated by discussions about the contentious Orchard Plaza redevelopment plan, which proposes the addition of six stories and over 330 apartments in a flood-prone area, sparking community concerns. The meeting also addressed the potential impact of new decks and patios on the stormwater management system in a different development.
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John P. Napolitani, Sr.
Planning Board Officials:
Jeffrey Weinstein, Gitta Kaplan, Michael Palutis, Edward DiFiglia, Jemal Beale, Jack Ades, Eric Menell, Julia Surmonte, David Bodnovich, Jack Mamiye, Claire Vilanova (Secretary), Colleen Mayer (Planning Administrator)
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Meeting Type:
Planning Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
07/27/2026
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Recording Published:
07/28/2026
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Duration:
124 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
New Jersey
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County:
Monmouth County
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Towns:
Ocean (Monmouth County)
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