Ocean Grove historic vision according to Neptune, OGNED, HOA, and Camp Meeting Association. 2019 proposed.
The OG beloved by residents and visitors, and honored with a historic designation. Paul Goldfinger ©
The town already has over 300 condominiums, and some of them look remarkably like the new NERP design. Welcome to Asbury Park South, although most AP condos have character and style, unlike that which is proposed for Ocean Grove.
SHE AND HIM:
Norm,
To answer your Nov 22 comment, I suggest you contact your Attorney ASAP!
Time is of the essence.
Jack. . . . .Would “normal ” procedure have (1) Township Committee hearing,
(2) Committee motion for action. . .and (3) signature by mayor. ? Would a premature signature without input from Committee members and community citizens be vulnerable to litigation ?
The overriding question: How are more appropriate buildings erected in keeping with HPC recommendations?
Norm,
No one on the Committee would ever ask the Township Attorney his opinion on this matter, because he is an honest man. That’s why they hired a special Redevelopment Attorney to get the opinions they want, and he does not attend Committee meetings.
Jack. . .appreciate the on-site report. While the invested-interest developer presented a position, what was the response of the Township’s attorney?
(HPC is part of the Township’s governance structure.)
When OGNED goes for building permits will they need HPC approval like I need when I want to paint my porch rail?
Norm, at the meeting, the developer claimed that when Mayor Rizzo (prematurely) signed the redevelopers agreement, that this action by Rizzo effectively shut down any public comments, including comments from the HPC.
The Board agreed.
According to the Township website there is a Township Committee meeting this coming Monday. People should go and ask these types of questions. Two of the Planning Board members are on the Committee and might be interested to hear what people are thinking before they have to vote on the proposed site plan.
Historic Preservation Commission was right in its review. These proposed buildings do not reflect the required architectural time period.
Unfortunately no viable advocate defended appropriate building renditions
during the available limited time period for challenge, appeal–and change.
In other words, who challenged the developers effectively at that fatal meeting ?