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October 21, 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Application before the Ocean City Planning Board

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm, a hearing will be held at the Council Chambers of the City of Ocean City on the Third Floor of City Hall located at 861 Asbury Avenue, Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226, before the Ocean City Planning Board in the matter of the application by Valery Bashenko and Lillian Bashenko regarding the property located at 917 Asbury Avenue, Block 904, Lot 16.  The existing 2-1/2 story commercial structure will be demolished and a 3-story, mixed-use improvement comprising 1,500 square feet of ground-floor retail/personal service space with garage parking and two (2) three-bedroom residential units above will be constructed.  The Applicants seek: conditional use approval for the mixed use; preliminary and final major site plan approval; bulk (c) variances for front yard setback for porches and decks, minimum parking setback to building, and lot area, including sidewalk color; and design waivers/exceptions.  The Applicants also seek any other variances or waivers to permit the project.  When the matter is called, you may appear either in person, or by attorney, and present any support or objection which you may have to the granting of the relief or approval sought in the application. Maps and other documents relating to this matter will be available at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting date for inspection during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) in the office of the Board Secretary, 115 12th Street, Henry Knight Building, Ocean City, New Jersey, 08226.

Garrett & Batastini, PA

Jon D. Batastini, Esq.

Attorney for the Applicants

3318A Simpson Avenue

Ocean City, New Jersey 08226

609-399-0035

10/21 pf $50+$25

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