Borough of Point Pleasant Beach MEETING NOTES
MEETING DATE: 09/14/2022
MEETING START TIME: 7:00 PM
MEETING FINISH TIME: 9:25 PM
Commission Members IN ATTENDANCE:
Gregory L. Cox, Chairman
Gregory Burns
Maureen Haddad
Tony Haddad
William Lyons
John Monticello
Mary Pearce
Joe Rodgers
ALSO ATTENDING:
N/A
COMMISSION MEMBERS EXCUSED:
Jerry Woolley
*** PPBHP Commission acronym usage means Point Pleasant Beach Historic Preservation Commission in any text below.
Meeting Agenda:
#1 Meeting Minutes Approval for 09/14/2022: All Commission Members Approve Of Notes Below
#2 Historical Plaque Design/Layout
The Committee agreed to the design & layout of the Plaques to be manufactured with following exceptions:
- Correct left side QR Code to the Town Website (currently duplicated for Historical Buildings page)
- Change text of “MCLEAN AVENUE” to “McLEAN AVENUE”
- Plaques were voted on to contain mounting holes in each corner.
- Once corrected, send final version to Christine Riehl.
John Monticello is to investigate obtaining current pictures of the dwellings selected, which will be added to the “On File” pictures of the original structures for the Website.
Mary Pearce will assist with the historical background write-ups included on the Website.
The first Plaque Order is 15 units. They are for Commercial Buildings already approved.
Once the first Order is completed, the PPBHP Commission will contact the Fisher Family Fund for possible additional donations towards the second batch of Plaques. PPBHP Commission is asking Christine Riehl if fundraising would be appropriate for the next batch of Plaques, should a donation by the Fisher Family Fund be unavailable.
Discussion made on second batch of Plaques to be distributed to Residential Homes. A decision was made that the owner of the residence would be given a Certificate of Historical Significance. If the resident agrees to conditions, a Plaque will be awarded and must be mounted by the owner on the outside of the dwelling,
Status: In Progress
#3 Property Listings
Bill Lyons determined that 5 Home Properties were in Pt Pleasant Boro and not in Pt Pleasant Beach & should be removed from the List approved by PPBHPC Members. It was decided to remove Block & Lot numbers on the
Historical Website since they change over time (sub-divisions) and are of no significance to the Historical Website.
PPBHP Commission began partial review of 23 Properties remaining from the Ocean County Listing, determining their Historical relevance due to exterior change.
705/707 Arnold Ave Voted: Yes-Historical
318 Richmond Ave Voted: Yes-Historical
332 Richmond Ave Voted: No- Not Historical
408 Richmond Ave Voted: Yes- Historical
310 Hawthorne Ave Voted: No- Not Historical
623 New Jersey Ave Voted: More pictures needed before decision
601 Bay Ave Voted: More investigation needed
412 River Ave Voted: Yes-Historical
***** 412 & 319 River Ave addresses are mixed up in Ocean County Listing. 319 River Ave status
is uncertain.
Status: In Progress
#4 Discussion of NJ History & Historic Preservation Conference, June 3, 2022
Mary Pearce & Bill Lyons attended. Presentation was made on the Metuchen NJ Redevelopment, which involves Community participation for residential properties & downtown businesses. Another presentation was given on the Trenton Urban Development involving the Community to renovate 2 Historical Buildings
Status: Complete
#5 Discussion of a Color Palette for Historical Overlay Buildings
The PPBHP Commission decided to adopt a Color Palette for local business buildings to be considered as part of the Historic Overlay Section of Town. It will consist of a minimum of 3 colors & 1 contrast color. A color chart from Ocean Grove was shown as an example. Suggestions & a vote to occur at the next Meeting.
Status: In Progress
#6 Miscellaneous Topics
- Gottlieb Building Status: Construction funding at standstill until a building purpose or site Tenant is met.
- Severance House Status: The Manzo Family has demolished the Severance House without the PPBHP Commission’s ability to have a prior walk-thru. Owner did not show for scheduled walk-thru.
- Greg Cox asked PPBHP Commission Members to review his email from 3/30/22 regarding the Westwood Preservation Ordinance in order for The PPBHP Commission to adopt their own Preservation Ordinance. Discussion at next Meeting.
- Discussion held concerning if the Town will accept Virtual Zoom Meetings for this Commission, regarding whether a vote made by in-person or on Zoom is valid. The PPBHP Commission anticipates the need for more frequent Meetings in the future. This will alleviate an absentee issue if people are away at the time of a location Meeting.
Status: In Progress
Next Meeting: November 9, 2022
Meeting Unanimously Adjourned at 9:25 PM
