OG flowers by Paul Goldfinger. Click once. Asbury Avenue. Who will confer with them? 2022.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor, Blogfinger.net. 8/5/24. Ocean Grove, NJ, USA.
On May 28, 2020, OGNED received a deficiency letter from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) referencing the North End Plan and discussing deficiencies in Flood Hazard Area Control Act Rules, Stormwater Management Rules, and issues raised by the State’s Historic Preservation Office (HPO.)
Seeing this letter from 4 years ago, and we are still in the midst of the North End nonsense, I wonder who has responsibility for following up on these issues?
Somebody at Neptune Township must have done so, but maybe they didn’t, and if they didn’t, perhaps the Home Groaners might take an interest in stormwater issues, flood hazard issues and ancient history at the North End and maybe the new President Joyce Klein might take a chance and do something really useful with her board to look at the results of this letter.
Here is an excerpt from that letter.;
” A subterranean parking garage is currently proposed as part of the project. Due to the parking
garage construction and based on the project site’s proximity to a stream/ocean confluence, the
project area has a high potential to encounter deeply buried Pre-Contact period shell mounds, burial
complexes, and habitation sites. In addition, the project area has a high potential to encounter
possible buried historic period maritime and/or shipwreck-related archaeological resources.
“Therefore, a Phase IB archaeological survey must be conducted within the proposed project are
prior to permit issuance. Additionally, any geotechnical data shall be provided to the archaeological
consultant for evaluation as part of the Phase IB survey and included in the technical report.
“The HPO requests documentation of the review and approval of the project by the Neptune
Township Historic Preservation Commission (HPC). If the project plans change, the HPO requests
review of the architectural drawings to ensure compatibility with the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting
Association Historic District.”
So HPC and HOA: how about looking into these issues?
And don’t forget that there are many teens in town this summer. You need to provide them some habitation sites.
George Washingmachine: