Who will tell us the truth in Neptune ‘s Mother Ship? This OG statue of Diogenes is looking for an honest man regarding the North End. Paul Goldfinger photo,.
By Jack Bredin. Special to Blogfinger.
Unlike general development, a redevelopment plan within 500 feet from the Ocean is a public project which needs governing body, planning board, DEP approval, and the company preparing the plan—all certifying that the project can be built.
The governing body (Neptune Committee) approved the North End Redevelopment Plan in part within an estuary; one half on the beach and all within 500 feet of the Ocean, in a flood zone.
Not to worry; we have a redevelopment attorney to oversee the entire process. (“not !”)
The Plan would require two levels of underground parking that would be economically unfeasible for this plan.
The entire plan for parking and the parking garage consisted of an arrow pointing underground, and the Neptune Planning Board approved the plan, relying on the expert opinions of the Town Planner and Engineer. The plan was sent to the DEP by consultants.
Also, there were no plans for pilings, footings, or a foundation to keep the structure from sinking into the sand.
The DEP relies on the Township’s Engineer and takes no responsibility if the project can or cannot be built.
If it cannot be built, we could be sued by the developer for the lost profits of a $100,000,000 project.
“Emmis” * is a Yiddish word meaning “the truth” or the “unvarnished truth.”
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