LONG BRANCH — The site of the former Cabana Club on Ocean Avenue would be redeveloped as a 57-unit condominium complex under a developer’s proposal.
Professionals representing Mark Built Homes presented preliminary plans for the development to the City Council during the July 14 workshop meeting.
Plans for the 310 Ocean Ave. property include 120 parking spaces, 57-one and twobedroom units and several outdoor amenities. Since the proposed development is in a redevelopment zone, plans would require the approval of the council, in addition to the planning board.
“What is really important about this design is we really tried to design something that incorporated a landscaped garden and a cabana system so that when you come off the beach it allows you to actually take showers in cabanas before you get into the building,” project architect Dean Marchetto said.
“The majority are two-bedroom units in this building, there are some one-bedroom.”
Each unit is expected to be between 1,200 and 1,900 square-feet, according to Marchetto.
He also described the design and amenities of the outdoor space.
“We’ve created a garden that you walk through that will take you to the beach,” Marchetto said. “On the side there is also a public walkway that traverses the site, there is outdoor space, a preserved dune and an outdoor pool area.”
The site would also include a sundeck and outdoor fire pit for residents.
The design also includes an underground and first-floor parking garage for residents and guests.
The property is located in the Beachfront South redevelopment zone, one of six city redevelopment zones.
Marchetto said the preliminary design meets all of the city’s setback, zoning and environmental requirements.
Martin McGann, the attorney representing the developer, said the design is a result of an extensive collaboration between the developer and the city.
“This has been months and months of preparation working with your subcommittee,” he said. “You’ve been very cooperative in helping us get through this process.”
Business Administrator Howard Woolley Jr. said the council could now consider giving the developer preliminary approvals, enabling the plans to move forward.
“We’re not at the final stages yet, this is a preliminary designation for your consideration,” Woolley said. “This would be to get final designation shortly.”
Mark Built is a Summit based development company that has completed similar projects in Summit and Morris Township.