Margate Planning Board

Margate Planning Board still dealing with non-compliant construction. Third story decks seem to be all the rage, but rules regarding those decks are still in flux. Another Margate homeowner starts build of deck without proper building permits. Board member Mike Cristaldi is tired of hearing: ‘go ahead and build it, they’ll forgive you. It’s annoying. …

Margate Zoning & Planning Still Lenient On Those Who Violate Building Codes Read More »

There’s growing chatter about the possibility of Ventura’s Greenhouse in Margate being converted into a high-rise condo. Neighbors dread the thought of more crowded beaches, blocked views and a much worse parking / traffic problem. In 2018, Mayor Becker, along with Commissioners Amodeo and Blumberg, all said it was a ‘dead issue’ Now 2 years …

Will Margate Consider High-Rise Condos, Again? Read More »

Close to 150 residents attended the Margate Planning Board meeting of June 25. Once particular topic that caused much concern… again… was talk of high-rises. Margate Zoning Chief, Roger McLarnon: We want to revisit the master plan in regard to the hotel overlay. This will happen at a future meeting; proposed zoning changes and building …

Margate Planning Board Laughs at Those Opposed To More High-Rises. Read More »

Controversial development plans brewing once again regarding Ventura’s Green House. As you may recall back in 2018, a towering condo-hotel at Ventura’s Greenhouse was quietly planned. That’s until the neighbors got wind of it. Mayor Becker, along with Margate Commissioners Amodeo & Blumberg smartly retreated. Listen here > Return of hi-rise discussions in Margate. On …

Margate High-Rise & Water Park on Planning Board Agenda Read More »

The proposed Amherst Ave water park will be discussed at the April 30, Margate Planning & Zoning Board meeting. Owners behind the water park have submitted preliminary paperwork to Roger McLarnon of the Margate Planning & Zoning Department. Commish Amodeo: So, you have a set of plans? Zoning Chief McLarnon: Uhhh…….. Yes. I believe there’s …

Amherst Ave Waterpark Update in Margate Read More »

How important is the Margate Planning and Zoning Board? Do their decisions play a major role in the future of Margate? Turns out, this entity might just be the most critical group of local, decision makers. Sure, their meetings can often be boring. But every so often, sparks fly. Nothing better than watching applicants request …

Spotlight on Margate Planning & Zoning Board Read More »

Is the Margate Planning Board doing enough to protect the few remaining, mature trees on this part of Absecon Island? Steve Jasiecki of Sustainable Margate doesn’t think so. Neither do a growing number of Downbeach homeowners. Margate resident Emily Aiken says: When the builders come in…they go right to the property line. Take down everything. …

Will Margate Planning Board Protect Few Remaining Trees? Read More »

Get ready for a Margate water park along Amherst Ave. It’s coming, no matter what you were told in the past. According to Margate Zoning Officer Roger McLarnon, plans for a floating water park, adjacent to Jefferson & Amherst Ave, recently received NJ DEP approval. This was announced on Jan. 16, 2020. LISTEN > DEP: …

Margate Waterpark Gets DEP and Dredging Approval Read More »