Childcare Facility, Artist Space On Asbury Park Planning Agenda

ASBURY PARK, NJ - City planners are slated to review preliminary and final site application plans for a new early learning and childcare building on Monday, according to municipal documents.

The Asbury Park Planning Board will hear the application for an early childhood learning and care facility at the intersections of Atkins and Jefferson Avenues. The site is proposed to consist of a two-story 4,644-square-foot building, as well as a new parking lot for six cars, an outdoor rubberized play area and a student drop off/pick-up area.

Per planning board documents, applicant Interfaith Neighbors is also seeking exceptions for off-street parking. The proposed facility would contain a lobby, reception area, activity rooms, restrooms and mechanical space, as well as training, conference and staff rooms on the second floor.

There is already a three-story building and shed on the property of the proposed childcare center, as well as a small paved parking area. Everything on the property will be demolished to construct the development, according to planning documents.

The board is also expected to hear an application for preliminary and final site approval to construct a two-story mixed use building at 1317-1319 Springwood Avenue with an artist live/work space.

Applicant Brother in the Blue LLC is seeking to construct a 1,465-square-foot building on two vacant lots with a small parking lot, detached garage and landscaped area. The ground floor is intended for a gallery/retail/flex space and the second floor will be set aside as a rental studio for artists.

Formal action may be taken on all of the above at the meeting.

This story will be updated following the Monday evening planning board meeting. Check back with Patch for updates.