Work has begun at the Warrington. Blogfinger photo Oct 21, 2016
Messy work. Warrington Lake Avenue view. Blogfinger photo. Oct. 21, 2016 ©
Neighbors have reported to us that interior work had begun several weeks ago with workers hammering all day long . Yesterday we received a message from a neighbor that exterior work on the Warrington had begun, “People working on it, and no permits in sight.” He also said that “siding is being removed and debris is blowing all over the neighborhood.”
We went over there and saw that a plastic/rubberized path had been created to move materials across the next door condo property to get to Beach Avenue. Several workers were there (I saw one outside and heard hammering inside.) Siding is indeed getting stripped to reveal the original siding, but the mess on the ground indicates the lack of care in doing this job.
We suspect that work should not be going on until some final details are resolved (see our two articles on “The Case of the Worrisome Warrington.”)
Also, obviously, there are some environmental concerns with this current work.
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MS: Your flailing around to prop up the Warrington project is getting tiresome. You must be related to the developer.
That project is a perfect example, actually a poster child, for inappropriate construction in Ocean Grove. And because it is the latest such example, it is totally appropriate to talk about it now. If it is built, it will make life miserable for the people who live around there. In fact, even in its former life, it was a drag on the neighborhood.
The project could still be blocked if the neighbors themselves would organize an opposition and get on board–with a little help from their friends (maybe Ted has a few.) How about picketing the next Committee Meeting. “Save Lake Avenue!”
And, by the way, MS, the reason you have been edited is because you don’t follow the BF rules—please read them; just look up.
I am dismayed by the amount of objection directed against the process of approval and alleged “land use” violations that have been documented in this blog about the Warrington. I believe that the hearings on these issues were open to the public and any and all objections should have been voiced then.
In my opinion, to criticize the results after the fact serves no constructive purpose except to create animosity.
Msoceangrove You have no idea what you are talking about unless you lived on that block. What good came out of the Warrington during the eight years they owned it?
Msoceangrove, you couldn’t be any more wrong . If developed as planned, the Warrington property, will serve as an example of a corrupt planning and approval process that is destroying our Historic District and adding to our parking problems.
I don’t know what all the fuss is about what with the Warrington hotel. It’s a derelict building and in dire need of repair. Construction is inherently a messy process but it’s only temporary. Demolition must take place before construction can begin.
It’s an ugly building now, but I know it can be made to look beautiful. The building was always land-locked and it should be grandfathered in. I believe it will become a credit to the Ocean Grove community. Give it a chance !
Simon. Do they have permits for people working there?
Tuesday, Oct. 25: I live near the Warrington. The debris from the work there is flying around and all over the neighborhood and is even worse today. I plan to call code enforcement about this travesty.
Dr. Carol, the HPC is by far the best run agency in Neptune Township, however they are an advisory board that reviews and then makes recommendations on all applications that come before the Building Department, the Planning and Zoning Boards, and in the case of a Redevelopment Zone, the Township Committee. People may complain, but, they are the glue that holds the Historic District of Ocean Grove together.
Their recommendations can, but should not be, ignored by the Boards.
Dr. Carol is correct, a summons should be issued, but not by the HPC. They have no enforcement authority and cannot issue a summons.
In this case, the Board of Adjustment granted final approval of the Warrington Application before the required HPC review and recommendations. This is one of the reasons that Township officials are now trying to walk-back the Board’s final approval.
Doesn’t any exterior work need to be approved by the Historical Preservation Committee? Why is HPC not sending a summons to the owner of the Warrington as they do to regular homeowners?