CITY OF LONG BRANCH
IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF 336 OCEAN BOULEVARD LLC FOR PREMISES KNOWN AS LOT 9 IN BLOCK 214 ON THE OFFICIAL TAX MAP OF THE CITY OF LONG BRANCH
NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-12
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Planning Board of the City of Long Branch ("Board") will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall in the City Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey to consider the application of 336 Ocean Boulevard LLC ("Applicant") for premises known as Lot 9 in Block 214 as shown on the Official Tax Map of the City of Long Branch and located at 336 Ocean Boulevard, Long Branch, New Jersey ("Property").
The Property, which is located in the City's R-6 Townhouse/Professional Office Zone, currently contains a 1-story dwelling, a 1½-story dwelling, driveway, and related site improvements. The Property and structures are preexisting nonconforming as to lot frontage, front yard setback, side yard (north) setback, and gross habitable floor area (1-story dwelling). Applicant is seeking preliminary and final major site plan approval to demolish/remove both of the existing dwellings and all other improvements on the Property, and to construct a new 3-story, 4-family residential building with parking garage on the ground floor, additional off-street parking (15 total spaces provided including garage), two-way drive aisle from Ocean Boulevard, fencing, lighting, landscaping, drainage improvements, and related site improvements.
In conjunction with the application, Applicant is seeking bulk variance relief pursuant to NJSA 40:55D-70.c as follows:
Lot frontage of 73.87 feet proposed, whereas a minimum of 120 feet is required for a four-family structure.Building height of 3 stories, whereas a maximum of 2½stories is permitted. Importantly, the building height in feet is less than the maximum 30 feet permitted at 28.6 feet.Lot coverage of 50.1%, whereas a maximum of 35% is permitted.Drive aisle width (two-way) of 24 feet within the parking garage, whereas a minimum of 25 feet is required.Gross habitable floor area per unit of less than 800 square feet for the first floor, whereas a minimum of 800 square feet for the first floor and a total of 1600 square feet is required for buildings of 2 stories or greater in height. Importantly, each unit exceeds the minimum habitable floor area total.
Applicant expressly makes application for any additional exceptions, interpretations, waivers, variances and other approvals as reflected on the filed plans as same may be further amended from time to time without further notice and, as may be determined to be necessary by the Board or its professionals during the review and processing of the application.
PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that you are privileged to be present at said public hearing to present any and all comments you may have to the granting of said approvals. The hearing may be continued without further notice on such additional or other dates as the Board may determine. The application and supporting documents are on file with the City of Long Branch Office of Planning and Zoning, 344 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey and are available for inspection during the City's normal business hours. In order to review these materials please contact the Board Secretary at (732) 222-7000 ext. 5430.
ANSELL GRIMM & AARON, P.C.
Attorneys for Applicant
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JENNIFER S. KRIMKO, ESQ.
May 7, 2026
May 8 2026
LNYS0515695
$59.84