Why does the HOA support the Township on the RSIS issue? Partly it’s fear of curb cuts.
The Home Groaners Board has taken the Kool Aid and has jumped on the bandwagon which says that RSIS parking standards are no good for Ocean Grove because our streets would be covered by curb cuts that would reduce on-street parking. That is one reason why they want the exemption from the RSIS.
But, there will be no curb cuts if the RSIS standards are left in place and enforced. Our lots are too small for proper off-street parking even if a multi-residential developer wanted to supply such parking. So, since he cannot offer off-street parking (curb cuts, garages, parking lots) then he has to settle for building single family houses or just donating his land to the town for a much needed dog park.
The only elements in town which should get a parking exemption (ie a Special Standard) are new single family houses. Allowing them the parking exemption will allow a builder to erect a single family house with no curb cut, driveway or garage.
We will continue to cover this story so that you all can understand what’s going on, and then you can offer an informed opinion. Will the HOA listen to its members and poll them on this subject?
SHIRLEY AND LEE: