The Long Beach Township Land Use Board, at its meeting last Wednesday, Nov. 12, denied an application from Nardi’s Tavern and Grill to add a 57.8-foot by 22-foot second-story open deck on the existing building at 11801 Long Beach Blvd. in Haven Beach. Following expert testimony and public comment, a motion was made to reject the proposal as submitted, and the board voted five to three in favor of the denial.

Attorney James Raban, representing the owners and applicants, John and Patricia Brennan, said currently the…