Ocean Planning Board Reviews Old Orchard Plaza Redevelopment Amid Height and Traffic Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Ocean Planning Board meeting delved into plans for the redevelopment of Old Orchard Plaza, a 10-acre site slated for mixed-use development, including 330 residential units with a 20% affordable housing allocation. The board grappled with concerns over building height, traffic impact, and the integration of public transit, alongside other discussions regarding the consistency of new ordinances with the town’s master plan.
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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:
07/16/2026
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Recording Published:
07/18/2026
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Duration:
159 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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