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Consultant outlines near-final design guidelines; commissioners debate substitute materials and affordability

Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission · August 21, 2025
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Summary

A consultant presented a near-final 90+-page draft of Red Bank’s design guidelines, proposing adoption steps and public outreach; commissioners expressed support but raised concerns about the cost and feasibility of restricting substitute materials for homeowners.

The Red Bank Historic Preservation Commission received a near-final draft of town design guidelines and a proposed adoption timeline that would move a final draft to the planning board in October and to the mayor and council for adoption afterward, with public outreach planned for November.

Stephen Smolin, the consultant, told commissioners the project has three phases—research, drafting and implementation—and that he has documented the district thoroughly. “I think I’ve taken…

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