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Residents press Harvey Cedars leaders on parking, Streetscape design and affordable housing
Summary
During public comment at the July 21 meeting, residents raised safety concerns about Azzurri patrons parking and exiting vehicles on the boulevard, urged hiring a parking attendant, questioned Streetscape design choices and asked about an adopted affordable housing plan; the mayor said police enforcement is underway and confirmed a plan including a commercial-district overlay.
Several Harvey Cedars residents used the July 21 "Privilege of the Floor" public‑comment period to press officials on parking, Streetscape design and the borough's affordable housing plan.
Terry Naisby (5 E. 82nd Street) told the board that patrons of Azzurri were using the HCH vacant parking lot and parking outside the lot in ways that create hazards for vehicles and pedestrians. Mayor John M. Imperiale responded that parking violations are being enforced by the Harvey Cedars Police Department.
Hilary Fiorella (23 W. 80th Street) said patrons of Azzurri are getting out of their vehicles on the boulevard, echoing the safety concerns raised by other speakers. Jim Fritz (1 W. 82nd Street) recommended that Azzurri hire a parking attendant to help manage the situation.
Robert Kaplon (13 W. 76th Street) asked whether additional work orders were needed to complete the Streetscape project; Mayor Imperiale said none were needed and explained that Mathis Construction did later work to bring street corners into ADA compliance. Kaplon questioned why lights and planters were installed only on the west side of the boulevard; Commissioner Joseph F. Gieger said the west side was chosen because there are fewer residential properties. Kaplon also expressed frustration that Land Use Board minutes and agendas are not posted on the borough website; no timeline for posting was provided in the meeting record.
Frederic Schragger (7 E. Salem Avenue) asked if the borough had adopted an Affordable Housing Plan by the June 30 deadline. Mayor Imperiale confirmed that the borough had adopted a plan and said it "involves an overlay zone over the commercial district." The transcript does not include additional details about the plan or any implementing ordinance or schedule.
The meeting record shows no formal action taken on the public comments; the board moved on after the comment period. Next procedural steps were not specified at the meeting beyond the mayor's statement that police enforcement is in effect for parking violations.
